Die Bordkarte
Example: Bitte zeig mir deine Bordkarte am Gate vor dem Einsteigen.
Definition
"Die Bordkarte" is a card issued to passengers that serves as proof of their right to board an aircraft. It contains essential flight details such as seat number, boarding time, and gate information, allowing travelers to access the plane and related services.
Etymology
The word "die Bordkarte" comes from the German words "Bord" meaning 'on board' and "Karte" meaning 'card'. It literally refers to the card used to board a vehicle, especially an airplane. Did you know? The term gained popularity with the rise of commercial air travel in the 20th century.
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"Die Bordkarte" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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