Der Flughafen
Example: Wir fliegen morgen vom Flughafen Berlin ab.
Definition
"Der Flughafen" refers to an airport, a designated area where airplanes take off, land, and are maintained, often equipped with facilities for passengers and cargo. It is a crucial hub in tourism and travel, enabling flights such as those from Berlin mentioned in the example.
Etymology
The word "der Flughafen" comes from the German words 'Flug' meaning flight and 'Hafen' meaning harbor or port. So, it literally translates to 'flight harbor,' indicating a place where aircraft 'dock' similar to ships in a harbor. Did you know this term elegantly captures the idea of an airport as a safe haven for planes?
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"Der Flughafen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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