Trekking: meaning, definitions and examples

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trekking

 

[ หˆtrษ›kษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

outdoor activity

Trekking is a popular outdoor activity that involves walking long distances on trails or paths in natural surroundings. It is a great way to explore nature and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.

Synonyms

backpacking, hiking, walking

Examples of usage

  • Last weekend, we went trekking in the mountains.
  • She enjoys trekking through the forest and spotting wildlife along the way.
Context #2 | Verb

traveling on foot

To trek means to travel slowly or laboriously on foot, especially in a remote or rugged area. It often involves carrying supplies and camping equipment for an extended journey.

Synonyms

hike, march, tramp

Examples of usage

  • We will trek through the desert to reach the oasis.
  • They trekked for miles through the snow-covered mountains.

Translations

Translations of the word "trekking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caminhada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‡เค•เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wandern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendaki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ัˆะธะน ั‚ัƒั€ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ™drรณwka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒฌใƒƒใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท randonnรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ senderismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผrรผyรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋ ˆํ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู†ุฒู‡ ุณูŠุฑู‹ุง ุนู„ู‰ ุงู„ุฃู‚ุฏุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turistika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ turistika

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพ’ๆญฅๆ—…่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pohodniลกtvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรถnguferรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐััƒ ั‚ัƒั€ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒจแƒฅแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรผrรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ senderismo

Etymology

The term 'trekking' originated from the Afrikaans word 'trek', which means to travel or migrate by ox wagon. It was initially used in South Africa to describe long journeys or migrations by settlers. Over time, the term evolved to refer to long, adventurous walks in natural environments, popularized by outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

See also: trek, trekker, trekkers, Trekkie.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,119, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.