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• Substantiv für eine lange, energische Wanderung, meist in der Natur oder auf Wanderwegen, oft zum Sport oder zur Erholung. Bezeichnet auch eine längere zu Fuß zurückgelegte Strecke.

A noun referring to a long, vigorous walk, typically in the countryside or on trails, often for exercise or recreation.

1. A2formal

   A long walk, especially in the countryside or mountains.

   Wanderung

   • We went for a hike in the national park.
   • The hike to the summit took four hours.
   • She enjoys a challenging hike through the forest.

   Synonymemarchrambleslogtramptrektrudgewalk

2. Increase in priceB1informalamerican

   A sudden or large increase in the cost of something.

   Preisanstieg

   • There was a price hike on gasoline last month.
   • The company announced a wage hike for all employees.
   • Rent hikes in the city are making it hard to find affordable housing.

   Synonymeboostescalationincreasejumpraiserisespikesurgeupsurge

   Antonymedeclinedecreasedropfallreduction

• Verb, das eine längere Wanderung, besonders in der Natur oder ländlichen Gegend, bezeichnet oder eine deutliche Erhöhung von etwas (z. B. Preisen).

A verb used to indicate the act of taking a long walk, especially in the countryside or wilderness, or to increase something sharply.

1. Walk for pleasureA2formal

   To take a long walk, especially in the countryside or mountains, for exercise or enjoyment.

   Wandern

   • We plan to hike through the national park this weekend.
   • She hikes every morning to stay fit.
   • They hiked up the steep trail to the summit.

   Synonymerambleroamtraipsetramptrekwalkwander

2. Increase sharplyB2informalamerican

   To increase something, especially prices or costs, suddenly and by a large amount.

   Stark erhöhen

   • The company hiked the price of its products by 20%.
   • The government hiked taxes on imported goods.
   • They hiked the rent without any warning.

   Synonymeboostescalateincreasejack upput upraise

   Antonymecutlowerreduceslash

Phrasal-Variantenhike up