Can someone describe the differences in usage between besichtigen and besuchen? I just want to make sure I use them correctly.
Thanks,
Jordan
Thanks,
Jordan
Besichtigen vs. Besuchen
jdk2100
February 6, 2017
Paul-Weber
February 10, 2017
Hi Jordan,
"besichtigen" means to view. It is often used to describe seeing a place, building or art as a tourist. "Ich besuche Paris um den Eiffelturm zu besichtigten." "I am visiting Paris to see the Eiffel Tower.
We also use "besichtigen to describe a viewing to analyse and get insights "Heute besichtige ich die Baustelle und gebe Anweisungen an die Bauarbeiter" Today I am viewing the construction site and give instructions to the builders."
"Besuchen" means "visiting". I have listed a couple examples below:
"Ich besuche Oma heute." "I am visiting Grandma today."
"Der Bürgermeister besuchte das Museum, die Philharmonie und die Ärztekammer der Stadt. "
"The mayor visited the museum, the Philharmonia and the Doctors' Chamber of the city."
Hope that helps!
Grüße
Paul
"besichtigen" means to view. It is often used to describe seeing a place, building or art as a tourist. "Ich besuche Paris um den Eiffelturm zu besichtigten." "I am visiting Paris to see the Eiffel Tower.
We also use "besichtigen to describe a viewing to analyse and get insights "Heute besichtige ich die Baustelle und gebe Anweisungen an die Bauarbeiter" Today I am viewing the construction site and give instructions to the builders."
"Besuchen" means "visiting". I have listed a couple examples below:
"Ich besuche Oma heute." "I am visiting Grandma today."
"Der Bürgermeister besuchte das Museum, die Philharmonie und die Ärztekammer der Stadt. "
"The mayor visited the museum, the Philharmonia and the Doctors' Chamber of the city."
Hope that helps!
Grüße
Paul