Der Direktflug
Example: Wir nehmen den Direktflug nach Berlin ohne Zwischenstopp.
Definition
"der Direktflug" refers to a flight that travels directly from the departure airport to the destination without any intermediate stops or layovers. It is commonly chosen for convenience and shorter travel time in tourism and air travel.
Etymology
The word "der Direktflug" combines the German prefix "direkt-" meaning 'direct' and "Flug" meaning 'flight.' It literally means 'direct flight,' emphasizing a journey without detours. Did you know? The term became popular with the rise of commercial aviation aiming to offer faster and more efficient travel options.
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"Der Direktflug" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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