De bagage
Example: We wachten bij de bagage na onze vlucht.
Definition
"De bagage" refers to the collection of suitcases, bags, and personal belongings that travelers carry with them during a trip, especially when flying. It includes all items packed for a journey, typically stored in a vehicle's storage area or carried by the traveler.
Etymology
The word "de bagage" comes from the French word 'bagage,' which originally referred to the equipment or belongings of an army or traveler. It entered Dutch through borrowing and has retained the meaning related to travel belongings. Did you know that 'bagage' is related to the English word 'baggage,' both stemming from the same French root?
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"De bagage" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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