Rundgang

tour

noun ROONT-gahng Less Common

Also means

circular walk

Usage Note

Rundgang is a walk that returns to its starting point, from rund (round) and Gang (walk). Museums offer ein Rundgang durch die Ausstellung (a tour through the exhibition).

Examples

"Der Rundgang durch die Altstadt dauert etwa eine Stunde."

Natural Translation

The tour through the old town takes about an hour.

Literal Translation

The tour through the old-town lasts about an hour.

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