trekking
|trek/king|
B1
/ˈtrɛkɪŋ/
(trek)
long journey
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trek' originates from Afrikaans, specifically the word 'trek,' where 'trek' meant 'to pull or travel.'
Historical Evolution
'trek' changed from the Dutch word 'trekken' and eventually became the modern English word 'trek.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pull or travel,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a long journey.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the activity of going on a long, arduous journey, typically on foot.
They went trekking in the Himalayas.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45