Der Abflug
Example: Der Abflug des Flugzeugs ist für zehn Uhr geplant.
Definition
"Der Abflug" refers to the departure of an aircraft from an airport, marking the moment it leaves the ground to begin its flight. It is commonly used in aviation and travel contexts to indicate the scheduled time when a plane takes off.
Etymology
The word "der Abflug" comes from the German prefix "ab-" meaning 'off' or 'away' and "Flug," meaning 'flight.' Together, it literally means 'off flight' or 'takeoff.' Did you know? The term captures the action of flying away and has been used in German aviation since the early days of powered flight.
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"Der Abflug" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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