Die Ankunft
Example: Die Ankunft des Flugzeugs ist für 14 Uhr geplant.
Definition
"Die Ankunft" refers to the arrival of an aircraft at its destination, especially in the context of aviation and air travel. It indicates the moment when a plane lands or reaches the airport, as in the example phrase: The arrival of the airplane is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Etymology
The word "die Ankunft" comes from the German verb 'ankommen,' meaning 'to arrive.' It combines 'an' (at, on) and 'kommen' (to come). The term has been used in German to describe arrivals, particularly in travel and transport contexts, for many centuries.
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"Die Ankunft" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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