Die Abfahrtszeit
Example: Die Abfahrtszeit des Zuges ist um acht Uhr morgens.
Definition
"Die Abfahrtszeit" refers to the scheduled time at which a vehicle, such as a train or bus, is set to depart. It indicates the exact moment when the journey begins and is crucial for travelers to plan their trips accordingly.
Etymology
The word "die Abfahrtszeit" is a compound in German, combining "Abfahrt" meaning 'departure' and "Zeit" meaning 'time'. "Abfahrt" itself comes from "abfahren," which means 'to leave' or 'to depart,' derived from the prefix 'ab-' (away) and 'fahren' (to drive or travel). The term neatly encapsulates the concept of departure time.
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"Die Abfahrtszeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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