Der Flughafen
Example: Der Flughafen ist heute sehr voll mit Reisenden.
Definition
"Der Flughafen" is a noun referring to an airport, a designated area where aircraft take off and land, and where passengers embark or disembark. It typically includes runways, terminals, and facilities to support air travel and transportation.
Etymology
The word "der Flughafen" comes from the German language, combining "Flug" meaning 'flight' and "Hafen" meaning 'harbor' or 'port.' It literally translates to 'flight harbor,' reflecting its function as a place where aircraft arrive and depart, similar to ships in a harbor.
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"Der Flughafen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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