Het vrachtvliegtuig
Example: Het vrachtvliegtuig landde op tijd ondanks het slechte weer.
Definition
"Het vrachtvliegtuig" refers to a cargo airplane specifically designed to transport goods and freight rather than passengers. It plays a crucial role in logistics by efficiently moving large quantities of items across long distances, often landing and taking off from airports equipped to handle cargo operations.
Etymology
The word "het vrachtvliegtuig" comes from Dutch, where "vracht" means cargo or freight, and "vliegtuig" means airplane. The term literally translates to 'the cargo airplane.' This combination highlights its primary function of carrying freight, distinguishing it from passenger aircraft.
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"Het vrachtvliegtuig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the cargo plane