De bagagecontrole
Example: We moesten lang wachten bij de bagagecontrole op het vliegveld.
Definition
"De bagagecontrole" refers to the security procedure at airports where luggage is inspected to ensure no prohibited items are carried on board. It involves screening bags for safety reasons, often using scanners or manual checks, to protect passengers and flights.
Etymology
The word "de bagagecontrole" comes from Dutch, combining "bagage" meaning luggage, derived from French 'bagage,' and "controle" meaning control or check. This term specifically refers to the checkpoint where luggage is examined for security purposes before boarding an aircraft.
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"De bagagecontrole" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the baggage check