De nooduitgang
Example: De stewardess wees ons de nooduitgang tijdens de veiligheidsinstructies.
Definition
"De nooduitgang" refers to an emergency exit, specifically a designated door or passage used for quick evacuation in case of an emergency, such as on an airplane. It is essential for passenger safety and is clearly marked and accessible during flights.
Etymology
The term "de nooduitgang" originates from Dutch, where "nood" means emergency or distress, and "uitgang" means exit or way out. The combination literally translates to 'emergency exit.' Did you know that the concept became crucial for aviation safety as air travel expanded during the 20th century?
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"De nooduitgang" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the emergency exit