Die Landung
Example: Die Landung des Flugzeugs war sehr sanft und sicher.
Definition
"Die Landung" refers to the act or process of an aircraft touching down on the ground safely after a flight. It involves the controlled descent and arrival of the airplane onto a runway or designated landing area, ensuring a smooth and secure conclusion to the flight.
Etymology
The word "die Landung" comes from the German verb "landen," meaning 'to land.' It shares roots with the Old High German 'landan,' related to the word 'land,' highlighting the action of reaching the ground or land. Did you know that the term originally described ships coming ashore before being used for aircraft?
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"Die Landung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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