De luchthaven
Example: We wachten op de luchthaven tot ons vliegtuig vertrekt.
Definition
"De luchthaven" refers to an airport, a designated area where aircraft take off, land, and are maintained, and where passengers embark or disembark. It serves as a hub for air travel and related services, as in the phrase: 'We wait at the airport until our plane departs.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de luchthaven" combines 'lucht,' meaning 'air,' and 'haven,' meaning 'harbor' or 'port.' It literally translates to 'air harbor,' reflecting its function as a place where airplanes arrive and depart, similar to how ships use a harbor.
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"De luchthaven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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