Die Entladung
Example: Die Entladung der Waren begann pünktlich am Morgen.
Definition
"Die Entladung" refers to the process of unloading goods, cargo, or materials from a vehicle, container, or storage area. In logistics, it specifically means the organized removal of items from transport means to their destination or storage, ensuring timely and safe handling.
Etymology
The word "die Entladung" comes from the German prefix 'ent-' meaning 'dis-' or 'un-', and 'Ladung' meaning 'load' or 'cargo'. Combined, it literally means 'the act of removing a load.' Did you know that 'Ladung' is related to 'laden,' which means to load, so "Entladung" is essentially the reverse action.
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"Die Entladung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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