wanderjahre
/ˈvɑn.dəɹˌjɑ.ɹə/
wanderjahre is the plural of wanderjahr.
Meaning of wanderjahr
Noun
wanderjahr (plural wanderjahrs or wanderjahre)
- A year-long period of travel, especially following one’s education and prior to seeking employment.
- Once he has assembled his characters in the lively youth resort of Torremolinos, Michener packs them into a Volkswagen bus and sends them on their Wanderjahr through some pretty interesting places.1971 June 27, Peter Sourian, “The Drifters”, in The New York Times, →ISSN
- Synonyms:
- gap year, wanderyear
- A year spent by an apprentice travelling and honing skills prior to the professional practice of a trade.
Origin of wanderjahre
From German Wanderjahre, plural of Wanderjahr.
Questions about wanderjahre
- What is wanderjahre the plural of?
- Wanderjahre is the plural of wanderjahr.
- How do you pronounce wanderjahre?
- Wanderjahre is pronounced /ˈvɑn.dəɹˌjɑ.ɹə/.
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