noun
tourism
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Tourismus — noun (der). Primary meaning: tourism, the industry and activity of traveling for leisure. Treat as a mass noun in German; plural Tourismen exists but is rare and refers to different types or instances of tourism. Declension follows masculine patterns. No special preposition required.
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Der Tourismus in der Stadt hat nach der Pandemie wieder zugenommen.
Tourism in the city has picked up again after the pandemic.
Der Tourismus ist ein wichtiger Wirtschaftsfaktor für die Region.
Tourism is an important economic factor for the region.
Die Stadt investierte in den Tourismus, damit mehr Besucher kämen.
The city invested in tourism so that more visitors would come.
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Think 'tour-ism' — all about tours and visitors.
Masculine (der) — associate with 'der Tourist' (male tourist) to remember 'der Tourismus'.
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Often used as a mass noun (no plural in many contexts). Refers to the industry and activity of visitors travelling.