Trek: meaning, definitions and examples

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trek

[ trɛk ]

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hiking

A long, adventurous journey undertaken on foot, especially in mountainous or remote areas.

Synonyms

expedition, hike, journey

Examples of usage

We went on a challenging trek through the Himalayas.
She completed a five-day trek in the Andes.

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travel

To make a long and often difficult journey, typically on foot.

Synonyms

hike, journey, march

Examples of usage

They trekked through the dense jungle to reach the ancient ruins.
We decided to trek across the desert to explore the oasis.

Translations

Translations of the word "trek" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caminhada

🇮🇳 यात्रा

🇩🇪 Wanderung

🇮🇩 perjalanan

🇺🇦 похід

🇵🇱 wędrówka

🇯🇵 トレッキング

🇫🇷 randonnée

🇪🇸 caminata

🇹🇷 yürüyüş

🇰🇷 트레킹

🇸🇦 رحلة

🇨🇿 túra

🇸🇰 túra

🇨🇳 徒步旅行

🇸🇮 pohod

🇮🇸 ganga

🇰🇿 серуен

🇬🇪 ლაშქრობა

🇦🇿 yürüş

🇲🇽 caminata

Word origin

The word 'trek' originates from the Afrikaans word 'trek', meaning a journey or migration. It was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe a journey by ox wagon, especially in South Africa. Over time, its meaning expanded to include any long and arduous journey on foot, particularly in remote or rugged terrain.

See also: trekker, trekkers, Trekkie, trekking.