Das Gepäck
Example: Ich habe mein Gepäck am Flughafen abgeholt.
Definition
"Das Gepäck" refers to the luggage or bags that a traveler carries, typically containing personal belongings and necessities for a trip. It is what one collects or handles when traveling, especially at places like airports or train stations.
Etymology
The word "das Gepäck" comes from the German verb 'packen,' meaning 'to pack.' It literally refers to 'the packed items' or 'things that are packed together.' Did you know? The term highlights the act of packing as central to the idea of luggage.
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"Das Gepäck" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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