Die Fluggeschwindigkeit
Example: Die Fluggeschwindigkeit des Jets beträgt 900 Kilometer pro Stunde.
Definition
"Die Fluggeschwindigkeit" refers to the speed at which an aircraft travels through the air, typically measured in kilometers or miles per hour. It is a crucial parameter in aviation, affecting flight time, fuel consumption, and safety during air travel.
Translations
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flight speed -
la velocidad de vuelo -
de vliegsnelheid -
la velocitat de vol -
la vitesse de vol
Etymology
The German word "die Fluggeschwindigkeit" combines "Flug" meaning 'flight' and "Geschwindigkeit" meaning 'speed.' "Flug" originates from the Old High German "fluoʒ," related to flying or moving through the air, while "Geschwindigkeit" comes from "Geschwind," meaning swift or fast, plus the suffix "-keit," denoting a noun. Together, they literally mean 'flight speed.' Did you know that combining words like this is very common in German, making it a language rich in compound terms?
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"Die Fluggeschwindigkeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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