De instapkaart
Example: Ik heb mijn instapkaart voor de trein gevonden.
Definition
"De instapkaart" refers to a boarding pass or ticket that allows a passenger to enter and travel on a train, plane, or other transportation. It is an essential document that verifies the passenger's right to board and occupy a seat during the journey.
Etymology
The term "de instapkaart" comes from Dutch, where "instap" means 'boarding' or 'getting on,' and "kaart" means 'card' or 'ticket.' Did you know that the word "instap" combines "in" (into) and "stappen" (to step), literally meaning 'to step into'? Thus, "instapkaart" literally translates to 'boarding card,' reflecting its purpose.
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"De instapkaart" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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the boarding pass