Die Landebahn
Example: Das Flugzeug rollte langsam über die Landebahn zur Landung.
Definition
"Die Landebahn" refers to a runway, a specially prepared strip of ground at an airport where aircraft can safely take off and land. It is typically long, flat, and paved to accommodate the movement of planes during landing and departure.
Etymology
The word "die Landebahn" combines the German words "landen" meaning to land, and "Bahn" meaning track or path. It literally means 'landing track,' perfectly describing its function as the path where airplanes land. Did you know that the term captures the essential role of this surface in aviation?
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"Die Landebahn" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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