Der Flügel
Example: Der Flügel des Flugzeugs ist sehr groß und stabil.
Definition
"Der Flügel" in aviation refers to the large, flat surface attached to the side of an aircraft's body that provides lift during flight, enabling the plane to stay airborne. It is crucial for stability and control in the air.
Etymology
The German word "der Flügel" originally means 'wing' and comes from Old High German 'flügel,' related to flying or flapping limbs. Did you know? Its root is connected to the Proto-Germanic '*flugilaz,' which ties to the concept of flying, perfectly fitting its use in aviation.
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"Der Flügel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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