journey
gb/d͡ʒˈɚni/ us/d͡ʒˈɚni/
A2
English
~ 1800
utazás, út, folyamat
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to make/take [a/the] journey
Our journey from Paris to Rome took twelve hours.
Az utazásunk Párizsból Rómába tizenkét óráig tartott.
She documented her journey across South America in a blog.
Egy blogban dokumentálta a Dél-Amerikán át vezető utazását.
The train journey was comfortable and scenic.
They went on a journey to discover their family roots.
We are planning a summer journey through Europe.
Learner examples
The journey took a long time.
Az út sokáig tartott.
We had a safe journey home.
Biztonságos volt a hazaútunk.
My journey to school is short.
They started their journey early in the morning.
He told me about his journey to the city.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'journey' with 'trip'. 'Journey' focuses on the travel itself, not the entire experience or purpose of visiting.
Meaning
Travel from one place to another
Collocations
long journey
|safe journey
|begin a journey
|return journey
|epic journey
Synonyms
trip (Often shorter or less formal than 'journey'.)
|
voyage (Usually for long travel, often by sea or in space.)
Antonyms
stay (Implies remaining in one place instead of traveling.)
Themes
travel
|daily life
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you go from one place to another, usually for a long distance or time.
An act of traveling from one location to another, typically taking some time and covering a distance.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s journey to [something]
Her journey to becoming a doctor took many years of study.
Hosszú évek tanulása kellett ahhoz, hogy orvos legyen.
He described his recovery from illness as a difficult journey.
A betegségből való felépülését nehéz útként írta le.
Writing the book was an emotional journey for the author.
The film follows the hero’s journey from fear to courage.
My career has been a challenging but rewarding journey.
Learner examples
My English learning is a long journey.
Az angoltanulásom hosszú út.
He is on a journey to be healthy.
Elindult az egészségesebbé válás útján.
Her journey to be a teacher was not easy.
They are on a journey of self-discovery.
Life is a journey with many steps.
Common mistake:
Learners may take this meaning literally and miss the figurative sense of personal growth or change.
Meaning
Process of personal growth or change
Collocations
personal journey
|spiritual journey
|emotional journey
|journey of self-discovery
Synonyms
process (A more general term for a series of changes or steps.)
|
path (Often metaphorical for life direction or development.)
Antonyms
stagnation (Lack of growth or progress.)
Themes
emotions
|life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The time and experiences you have while you change or learn something important in your life.
A process of gradual personal development, learning, or change over time.
Grammar
Dictionary form
journey
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɚni/
US/d͡ʒˈɚni/
Syllables & stress
jour - ney (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (jour)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: journey
- Plural: journeys
Word family
Forms
journeys
noun
Expressions
hero's journey
1/hˈɪɹoʊz d͡ʒˈɚni/
fixed phrase
Story pattern of hero's transformation
A story type where the main person goes on an adventure, faces challenges, and changes as a result.
Examples
- The film follows the hero's journey from an ordinary life to greatness.
- Many myths are based on the hero's journey.
journey's end
1/d͡ʒˈɚniz ˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
literary
Place where travel finishes
The place where a trip finishes.
Examples
- After many days on the road, they finally reached their journey's end.
- We celebrated upon arriving at our journey's end.
safe journey
1/sˈeɪf d͡ʒˈɚni/
fixed phrase
Wish someone safe travels
Used to tell someone you hope they travel without problems or danger.
Examples
- Have a safe journey and call me when you arrive.
- We wished them a safe journey before they left for the airport.