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wanderjahr

wanderjahr

1 9.9
A time spent traveling and working in different places to learn skills
  • noun
  • /ˈwɒndərjɑːr/
: año sabático

Examples

  • It may be the classic European Wanderjahr.

    Academic text (2004)

  • In 1934, he went to Europe, first enrolling in a commercial drawing school in Vienna and then embarking on an extended Wanderjahr and a period of writing as he attempted to understand the appeal of Nazism.

    Academic text (1998)

  • After finishing university, she took a wanderjahr in Europe to explore different cultures and gain new experiences.

  • Many young graduates consider a wanderjahr an essential step before starting their careers.

  • During his wanderjahr, he worked in three different countries, enhancing his skills and broadening his perspective.

How Long

sabbatical
27 6.6
wanderjahr
1 9.9
vacationing
  • US
35 2.2
break
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

wanderjahr singular
wanderjahre plural

Etymology

Wanderjahr comes from German parts wandern 'to wander' and Jahr 'year', and it is like the English words wander and year. So a wanderjahr is a 'wandering year', a time spent traveling or working in different places to learn new skills and gain experience.