Today’s Words of the Day with Meaning: Here, we bring to you different words that will help in improving your vocabulary. If you start learning a new word every day, it will expand your vocabulary and enhance your knowledge. The basic meaning of the word ‘Trek’ is a long walk which will last for several days or weeks, usually in the mountains or hilly regions. For example, Mnav mentioned that we must visit the XYZ Trek, the view is just beautiful. The hikers are trekking in the mountains.
Trek: Key Origin and Development
Tek has Dutch roots. This word is derived from the Dutch words trek (which is a noun) and trekken (which is a verb). It basically means "to pull" or "to migrate". In the 1830s/40s, the word ‘trek’ gained prominence in English during the South African Great Trek which describes the mass migration in South Africa. In English, trek generally depicts a long, difficult journey, especially by foot. So many youngsters do various types of treks in hilly or mountainous areas. Trek evokes themes of exploration as well as adventure. Trek was also popularly used in the Star Trek franchise (since 1966).
Synonyms for Trek: The synonyms of trek are trip, Safari, march, long haul, walk, journey, footslog, slog.
Antonyms for Trek: The antonyms of trek are stillness, motionless, inactivity and more.
Sentence Examples of ‘Trek’:
1.Our summer vacation was a trek through the mountains.
2. Vaibhav wants to go to the Mount Everest Trek once in his lifetime.
3. KZ is one of the most difficult treks in the world.
4. Our class took a long trek across the field to reach the historical landmark.
5. Doing ABC trek was one of the best decisions of my life, won’t forget the experience.
Trek meaning in Hindi, Tamil & Bengali languages:
Hindi: Trek meaning in Hindi is (Lambi Paidal Yatra), a long journey on foot.
Bengali: The word trek means in Bengali ভ্রমণ (Bhromon): Travel/journey/voyage.
Tamil: The word trek means in Tamil மலையேற்றம் (Malaiyettram): Trekking/mountain climbing.