De luchthaven
Example: We vertrokken vroeg in de ochtend vanaf de luchthaven Schiphol.
Definition
"De luchthaven" refers to an airport, a designated area where aircraft take off and land, equipped with facilities for passengers and cargo. It serves as a central hub for travel and transportation, such as in the phrase 'We vertrokken vroeg in de ochtend vanaf de luchthaven Schiphol.'
Etymology
The word "de luchthaven" comes from Dutch, where 'lucht' means 'air' and 'haven' means 'harbor' or 'port.' Together, they literally translate to 'air harbor,' reflecting the function of an airport as a place where aircraft arrive and depart, much like ships in a harbor.
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"De luchthaven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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