trek
word
/ˈtɹɛk/
trek
/tɹˈɛk/
trek
Definition
A long and often difficult journey on foot, especially through mountains or nature. Sometimes used for any long or challenging trip.
Usage & Nuances
More formal and specific than 'walk' or 'hike'; often used for adventure or nature travel. Can be used figuratively for tough journeys ('It's been a real trek'). Common with 'mountain', 'jungle', 'forest'. Not used for short, everyday walks.
Spanish: travesíaPortuguese (BR): trilha - caminhada longaPortuguese (PT): caminhada longa - trilhoChinese (Simplified): 长途跋涉 - 远足Chinese (Traditional): 長途跋涉 - 遠足Hindi: लंबी यात्रा - ट्रेकArabic: رحلة طويلة (سيراً)Bengali: ট্রেক - দীর্ঘ এবং কঠিন পদযাত্রাRussian: поход - длительное пешее путешествиеJapanese: トレッキング - 長い徒歩旅行Vietnamese: chuyến đi bộ đường dài - chuyến trekkingKorean: 트레킹 - 긴 도보 여행Turkish: yürüyüş (uzun ve zorlu) - trekkingUrdu: طویل اور مشکل پیدل سفر - ٹریکIndonesian: pendakian - perjalanan panjang (berjalan kaki)
Example Sentences
We went on a trek in the Himalayas.
basic
The trek took five hours to finish.
basic
They planned a trek through the forest.
basic
Getting to that village was a real trek!
natural
I enjoy a good mountain trek on weekends.
natural
That was more of a trek than I expected, but the views were amazing.
natural