Der Stand
Example: Der Stand des Flugzeugs zeigt die aktuelle Höhe an.
Definition
"Der Stand" in aviation refers to the current position or status of an aircraft, such as its altitude or location, providing essential information for navigation and flight control.
Etymology
The German word "der Stand" originates from the verb "stehen," meaning 'to stand.' It evolved to signify a position or status, which in aviation contexts denotes the aircraft's current state or placement. Did you know? The concept of 'stand' as a position dates back to Middle High German.
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"Der Stand" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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