De incheckbalie
Example: We moesten lang wachten bij de incheckbalie op de luchthaven.
Definition
"De incheckbalie" refers to the designated counter or desk at an airport where passengers present their tickets, check in their luggage, and obtain boarding passes before proceeding to security and boarding their flights.
Etymology
The term "de incheckbalie" is a Dutch compound word combining "incheck," derived from the English 'check in,' meaning to register or confirm one's presence, and "balie," meaning counter or desk. This reflects the influence of English aviation terminology on Dutch language used in air travel contexts.
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"De incheckbalie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the check-in desk