Der Luftraum
Example: Der Luftraum über der Stadt ist für den Flugverkehr gesperrt.
Definition
"Der Luftraum" refers to the portion of the atmosphere above a specific area of land or sea that is controlled or regulated, often for purposes such as aviation or defense. It is the airspace where aircraft operate and is subject to legal and safety restrictions.
Etymology
The word "der Luftraum" combines the German words "Luft" meaning 'air' and "Raum" meaning 'space' or 'room.' It literally translates to 'air space,' reflecting its meaning as the space above the ground occupied by air, especially relevant for flight. Did you know that the concept of 'Luftraum' became more prominent with the development of aviation in the early 20th century?
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"Der Luftraum" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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