Die Ankunftshalle
Example: Wir warten in der Ankunftshalle auf unsere Freunde aus Berlin.
Definition
"Die Ankunftshalle" refers to the arrival hall in an airport or station where passengers wait after disembarking from their transport, often to meet friends or family. It is a designated public space for arrivals and welcomes.
Etymology
The word "die Ankunftshalle" comes from the German words "Ankunft" meaning arrival and "Halle" meaning hall. It literally means 'arrival hall,' describing its function as a place where people arrive and gather. Did you know? The concept of arrival halls became prominent with the rise of modern airports and train stations.
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"Die Ankunftshalle" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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