De bagageclaim
Example: We wachten bij de bagageclaim op onze koffers.
Definition
"De bagageclaim" refers to the designated area in an airport where passengers collect their checked luggage after a flight. It is the place where travelers wait to retrieve their suitcases and bags upon arrival, ensuring they have all their belongings before leaving the airport.
Etymology
The word "de bagageclaim" combines the Dutch word "bagage," meaning luggage, with the English-derived term "claim," which refers to the act of asserting ownership or retrieving something. The term emerged as air travel became common, blending Dutch and English to describe the luggage collection area at airports.
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"De bagageclaim" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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