Het vertrek
Example: De vertrek van het vliegtuig is om acht uur.
Definition
"Het vertrek" refers to the departure or leaving of an aircraft, indicating the time or event when a plane takes off or begins its journey. For example, in aviation contexts, it is used to specify when a flight leaves the airport.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het vertrek" originates from the verb 'vertrekken,' meaning to depart or leave. It combines 'ver-' (a prefix indicating away or off) and 'trekken' (to pull or move). Did you know? The term literally suggests 'pulling away,' fitting perfectly with the idea of a plane departing.
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"Het vertrek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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