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Definition of trek
(Entry 1 of 2)
intransitive verb
Definition of trek (Entry 2 of 2)
- peregrinate
- peregrination
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Afrikaans, from Dutch trecken to pull, haul, migrate; akin to Old High German trechan to pull
Afrikaans, from Dutch treck pull, haul, from trecken
1835, in the meaning defined at sense 2
1849, in the meaning defined at sense 2
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“Trek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trek. Accessed 13 Apr. 2024.
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from Afrikaans trek, "to travel by ox wagon," from Dutch trecken "to haul, pull"
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- 1.1 Alternative forms
- 1.2 Etymology
- 1.3 Pronunciation
- 1.5.1 Related terms
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English [ edit ]
Alternative forms [ edit ].
- treck ( archaic )
Etymology [ edit ]
From Afrikaans trek , from Dutch trekken , from Middle Dutch trekken ( weak verb ) and trēken ( “ to trek, place, bring, move ” , strong verb ) , from Old Dutch *trekkan , *trekan , from Proto-West Germanic *trekan , from Proto-Germanic *trekaną , *trakjaną ( “ to drag, haul, scrape, pull ” ) , from Proto-Indo-European *dreg- ( “ to drag, scrape ” ) .
Pronunciation [ edit ]
- enPR : trĕk , IPA ( key ) : /tɹɛk/
- Rhymes: -ɛk
Noun [ edit ]
trek ( plural treks )
- ( South Africa ) A journey by ox wagon.
- ( South Africa ) The Boer migration of 1835-1837.
- 1943 November and December, G. T. Porter, “The Lines Behind the Lines in Burma”, in Railway Magazine , page 327 : Early the next morning I set off on the long and hazardous trek through jungles and hills into Assam, and regretfully said "good-bye" to the gallant little Burma Railways, which had functioned to the last and played a big part in evacuating many thousands of refugees and wounded soldiers in the path of the rapidly advancing Japanese.
- A long walk. Synonym: slog I would drive to the shops from here; you can walk, but it's quite a trek .
Verb [ edit ]
trek ( third-person singular simple present treks , present participle trekking , simple past and past participle trekked )
- 1892 , Robert Louis Stevenson , The Beach of Falesá : Before that they had been a good deal on the move, trekking about after the white man, who was one of those rolling stones that keep going round after a soft job.
- ( intransitive ) To journey on foot , especially to hike through mountainous areas .
- ( South Africa ) To travel by ox wagon .
- ( Nigeria ) To travel by walking .
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Translations [ edit ], anagrams [ edit ], afrikaans [ edit ].
- IPA ( key ) : /træk/
Etymology 1 [ edit ]
From Dutch trekken .
trek ( present trek , present participle trekkende , past participle getrek )
- to move (moving house)
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Etymology 2 [ edit ].
From Dutch trek .
trek ( plural trekke )
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Dutch [ edit ].
- IPA ( key ) : /trɛk/
- Hyphenation: trek
From Middle Dutch trec , from trecken .
trek m ( plural trekken , diminutive trekje n )
- ( uncountable ) appetite Ik heb trek in een reep chocola — I could (now) have a chocolate bar Ik heb geen trek in deze klus — I have no mind to carry out this task
- ( countable ) journey , migration
- ( uncountable ) animal migration
- ( uncountable ) draught , air current through a chimney.
- ( countable ) feature , trait
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
- first-person singular present indicative
French [ edit ]
trek m ( plural treks )
Ternate [ edit ]
- IPA ( key ) : [ˈtɾek]
References [ edit ]
- Rika Hayami-Allen (2001) A descriptive study of the language of Ternate, the northern Moluccas, Indonesia , University of Pittsburgh, page 30
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TREK definition: 1. to walk a long distance, usually over land such as hills, mountains, or forests: 2. a long walk…. Learn more.
trek: [noun] a trip or movement especially when involving difficulties or complex organization : an arduous journey.
4 meanings: 1. a long and often difficult journey 2. South Africa a journey or stage of a journey, esp a migration by ox wagon.... Click for more definitions.
Trek definition: to travel or migrate slowly or with difficulty, often through rough or unsettled territory. See examples of TREK used in a sentence.
TREK definition: a long, difficult journey that you make by walking: . Learn more.
trek: 1 n any long and difficult trip Type of: trip a journey for some purpose (usually including the return) n a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers) Type of: journey , journeying the act of traveling from one place to another v journey on foot, especially in the mountains "We spent the summer ...
Definition of trek noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English trek1 /trek/ noun [ countable] 1 a long and difficult journey, made especially on foot as an adventure SYN hike a lonely trek through the forest see thesaurus at journey 2 informal a distance that seems long when you walk it I'm afraid it's a bit of a trek to the station. Examples from the ...
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Define trek. trek synonyms, trek pronunciation, trek translation, English dictionary definition of trek. intr.v. trekked , trek·king , treks 1. To make a slow or arduous journey. 2. To journey on foot, especially to hike through mountainous areas. ... Collins Thesaurus of the English Language - Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 ...
treks; trekked; trekking. Britannica Dictionary definition of TREK. [no object] 1. : to walk usually for a long distance. We had to trek up six flights of stairs with our groceries. 2. : to travel by walking through an area with many mountains, rivers, etc., for pleasure and adventure. On their vacation last year they went trekking in the ...
[intransitive, transitive] to spend time walking, especially in mountains and for pleasure and interest (+ adv./prep.) We went trekking in Nepal. During the expedition, they trekked ten to thirteen hours a day. trek something He spent the summer trekking the Taurus mountains.; see also pony-trekking
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Trek definition: To make a slow or arduous journey. Origin of Trek Afrikaans to travel by ox wagon from Dutch trekken to travel from Middle Dutch trecken to pull. From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition From Afrikaans trek.. From Wiktionary
What does the noun trek mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun trek. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised. See meaning & use.
trek meaning: a long, difficult journey that you make by walking: . Learn more.
Trek is a word from Afrikaans, the language of the Dutch settlers in South Africa. It meant "to journey or migrate by wagon." This word entered the English language in the mid-1800s. Throughout the 1800s, the British and Dutch struggled for control of South Africa. The meaning of trek. Definition of trek.
When it comes to incorporating the word "trek" into phrases or idioms, the English language offers a few interesting options. These expressions not only showcase the versatility of the word but also provide a deeper understanding of its usage and meaning. Let's explore some of these related phrases and idioms: 1. Trek Off The Beaten Path
Define Trek. The word "trek" is a noun that refers to a long, arduous journey, usually on foot. It is often used to describe a journey through a wilderness or a remote area, such as a trek through the Himalayas or a trek through the Amazon rainforest. ... "Treck" is not a word in the English language. It is most likely a misspelling of ...
Noun [ edit] trek m (plural trekken, diminutive trekje n) ( uncountable) appetite. Ik heb trek in een reep chocola — I could (now) have a chocolate bar. Ik heb geen trek in deze klus — I have no mind to carry out this task. ( countable) journey, migration. ( uncountable) animal migration. ( uncountable) draught, air current through a chimney.
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More about zetetic. First recorded in 1650-60. Comes via the New Latin word zētēticus, from Greek zētētikós, "inclined to investigate or inquire."; The stem of zētētikós is zētein, "to seek, inquire."; Sign up for more Word of the Day! EXAMPLES OF ZETETIC. The detective's zetetic mindset led her to question the suspect from every angle possible.
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