Das Flugzeug
Example: Das Flugzeug fliegt heute nach Berlin.
Definition
"Das Flugzeug" refers to an aircraft designed for air travel that has fixed wings and is powered by engines. It is used to transport passengers or cargo through the air, as in the example phrase, "Das Flugzeug fliegt heute nach Berlin."
Etymology
The word "das Flugzeug" comes from the German words 'Flug' meaning 'flight' and 'Zeug' meaning 'device' or 'tool.' It literally means 'flight device,' a straightforward name for a machine that enables flight. Did you know that 'Zeug' can refer to various tools or equipment, making "Flugzeug" a very descriptive term?
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"Das Flugzeug" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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