De co-piloot
Example: De co-piloot controleert samen met de piloot alle instrumenten.
Definition
"De co-piloot" is a noun referring to the second pilot in an aircraft who assists the main pilot in flying and managing the plane, often responsible for monitoring instruments and handling communication during a flight.
Etymology
The term "de co-piloot" comes from the Dutch language, combining the prefix 'co-' meaning 'together with' and 'piloot,' which means pilot. The prefix 'co-' originates from Latin, indicating partnership or joint action, highlighting the cooperative role of the co-pilot with the main pilot.
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"De co-piloot" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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