Die Schwimmweste
Example: Im Flugzeug muss jeder eine Schwimmweste tragen.
Definition
"Die Schwimmweste" is a life jacket worn during air travel to provide buoyancy and keep the wearer afloat in water in case of an emergency landing or crash. It is a safety device that must be worn by everyone on an airplane to prevent drowning.
Etymology
The word "die Schwimmweste" comes from German, where "schwimm" means 'to swim' and "Weste" means 'vest.' The term literally translates to 'swimming vest,' reflecting its purpose as a vest to help the wearer swim or stay afloat. Did you know? The concept of the Schwimmweste evolved from early life-saving garments used by sailors and aviators.
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"Die Schwimmweste" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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