No. 3,047 in German
besichtigung
Inspection or sightseeing.
In a sentence
Die Besichtigung des Museums dauerte zwei Stunden.
The tour of the museum lasted two hours.
The word 'Besichtigung' here refers to the act of visiting or touring a specific location, indicating a planned activity involving observation or learning.
Wir planen eine Besichtigung der alten Burg am Wochenende.
We are planning a visit to the old castle this weekend.
In this context, 'Besichtigung' denotes the arrangement or intention of viewing a site, emphasizing the preparatory nature of the activity.
Während der Besichtigung erklärte der Führer viele interessante Details.
During the sightseeing, the guide explained many interesting details.
Here, 'Besichtigung' is used to describe the ongoing act of observing and learning about a location, often guided and interactive.
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