Auftanken
Example: Wir müssen vor dem Flug das Flugzeug auftanken lassen.
Definition
"Auftanken" refers to the process of refueling an aircraft before a flight to ensure it has enough fuel for the journey. It involves filling the fuel tanks with the necessary amount of aviation fuel to enable safe and efficient operation during flight.
Etymology
The word "auftanken" comes from the German prefix "auf-" meaning 'up' or 'on,' combined with "tanken," which means 'to refuel.' Originally, "tanken" was related to filling a tank, and "auftanken" specifically evolved to describe the act of fueling up vehicles or aircraft. Did you know? The term became especially common with the rise of motorized transport and aviation.
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"Auftanken" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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