Der Check-in-Schalter
Example: Am Check-in-Schalter gibt es oft lange Warteschlangen.
Definition
"Der Check-in-Schalter" refers to the designated counter or desk at an airport or hotel where passengers or guests register, receive their boarding passes or room keys, and complete necessary formalities before proceeding. For example, it is common to encounter long queues at the "Check-in-Schalter".
Etymology
The term "Check-in-Schalter" is a compound German word combining the English loanword "check-in," meaning the process of registering arrival, and the German word "Schalter," which means counter or desk. This hybrid term reflects the blending of English aviation and hospitality terminology with German language.
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"Der Check-in-Schalter" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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