Example: Der Tisch im Flugzeug ist klappbar und praktisch.
Definition
"Der Tisch" in the context of aviation and air travel refers to the foldable or fixed surface attached to the back of an airplane seat, used by passengers to place items, eat meals, or work during a flight. It is practical and space-saving in the confined cabin environment.
Translations
the table
la mesa
de tafel
la taula
la table
Etymology
The German word "der Tisch" comes from Old High German 'tisc', meaning table or desk. Its roots trace back to the Latin 'discus', meaning a disc or plate, reflecting the flat surface nature of a table. Did you know? The word evolved to generally mean any flat surface used for work or dining, which perfectly fits the airplane tray table.
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"Der Tisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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