De tussenstop
Example: We maken een korte tussenstop voordat we verder vliegen.
Definition
"De tussenstop" refers to a brief stop or pause during a flight or journey, where passengers disembark or the aircraft refuels before continuing to the final destination. It is commonly used to describe a short break in air travel itineraries.
Etymology
The word "de tussenstop" comes from Dutch, combining "tussen" meaning 'between' and "stop" meaning 'stop'. It literally means 'stop in between', perfectly describing its role as an intermediate pause during travel. Did you know it highlights the practical nature of journey planning in Dutch culture?
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"De tussenstop" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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