Die Besatzung
Example: Die Besatzung des Kreuzfahrtschiffs begrüßte die Gäste herzlich.
Definition
"Die Besatzung" refers to the crew or staff of a ship, aircraft, or similar vehicle responsible for its operation and management. For example, the crew of a cruise ship who welcome guests on board are called "die Besatzung."
Etymology
The word "die Besatzung" comes from the German verb "besetzen," meaning to occupy or staff. Originally, it referred to the act of placing personnel in charge of a vehicle or area. Did you know? The term has been used since the 17th century, evolving from military contexts to everyday usage for crews of ships and planes.
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"Die Besatzung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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