De paspoortcontrole
Example: We wachten bij de paspoortcontrole op de luchthaven.
Definition
"De paspoortcontrole" refers to the process or area at airports where travelers' passports are checked to verify their identity and eligibility to enter or leave a country. It involves official inspection of travel documents to ensure compliance with immigration regulations.
Etymology
The term "de paspoortcontrole" comes from Dutch, combining "paspoort," meaning passport, and "controle," meaning control or inspection. "Paspoort" itself is derived from the French 'passeport,' which literally means 'pass' (passe) and 'port' (port), indicating permission to pass through a port or border.
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"De paspoortcontrole" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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