De terminal
Example: We wachten bij de terminal op onze vlucht naar Amsterdam.
Definition
"De terminal" refers to the building or area at an airport where passengers wait for boarding, arrive after flights, and handle luggage. It serves as the main hub for managing passenger flow and airline services, as in the phrase: "We wachten bij de terminal op onze vlucht naar Amsterdam."
Etymology
The word "de terminal" comes from the English term 'terminal,' which originally meant 'end point' or 'boundary.' In the context of airports, it refers to the final or central point for travelers. This term has been adopted into Dutch with the same meaning, reflecting international aviation terminology.
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"De terminal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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