Die Abflughalle
Example: Wir warten in der Abflughalle auf unseren Flug nach Berlin.
Definition
"Die Abflughalle" refers to the departure hall in an airport where passengers wait before boarding their flights. It is a designated area that provides seating, information, and access to boarding gates for travelers preparing to take off.
Etymology
The word "die Abflughalle" comes from German, combining "Abflug," meaning 'departure' or 'takeoff,' and "Halle," meaning 'hall.' It literally means 'departure hall,' reflecting its function as the place where passengers gather before their flight. Did you know? The term neatly combines two straightforward German words to describe an essential airport space.
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"Die Abflughalle" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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