De instapkaart
Example: Zorg dat je de instapkaart bij de gate laat zien.
Definition
"De instapkaart" is a boarding pass used in air travel that allows a passenger to enter the aircraft. It contains important information such as the passenger's name, flight number, seat assignment, and boarding gate. For example, you need to show "de instapkaart" at the gate before boarding.
Etymology
"De instapkaart" comes from the Dutch words "instappen" meaning 'to board' and "kaart" meaning 'card.' The term literally translates to 'boarding card,' reflecting its purpose as the ticket that grants access to the airplane. Did you know? The word "instappen" itself comes from "in" (in) and "stappen" (to step), highlighting the action of stepping onto the plane.
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"De instapkaart" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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