Example: Die Freigrenze für Gepäck beträgt auf diesem Flug 20 Kilogramm.
Definition
"Die Freigrenze für Gepäck" refers to the maximum weight or quantity of luggage that a passenger is allowed to carry on a flight without incurring extra charges. This limit is set by the airline and ensures travelers know how much baggage they can bring for free.
The term "die Freigrenze für Gepäck" combines German words: "frei" meaning free, "Grenze" meaning limit or boundary, and "Gepäck" meaning luggage. It literally means the 'free limit for luggage,' indicating the weight or amount allowed without additional fees. Did you know that such limits became standardized with the rise of commercial air travel to regulate baggage handling and costs?
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"Die Freigrenze für Gepäck" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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