De incheckbalie
Example: We wachten bij de incheckbalie voor onze vliegtickets.
Definition
"De incheckbalie" refers to the counter at an airport or hotel where travelers present their documents, receive boarding passes or room keys, and complete necessary check-in procedures before their flight or stay.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de incheckbalie" combines "inchecken" (to check in) and "balie" (counter or desk). "Inchecken" comes from the English phrase "check in," adapted into Dutch, while "balie" traces back to Middle Dutch, meaning a counter or office desk. Did you know? The term reflects the international influence of English in travel and hospitality contexts.
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"De incheckbalie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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the check-in desk