Het bagagevak
Example: Het bagagevak in het vliegtuig is vaak erg klein.
Definition
"Het bagagevak" refers to the storage compartment in an airplane where passengers keep their carry-on luggage during the flight. It is typically located above the seats and provides a secure place to store bags, ensuring they do not obstruct the aisles or seating area.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het bagagevak" combines "bagage," meaning luggage or baggage, and "vak," meaning compartment or section. The term directly describes the compartment designed for baggage in vehicles like airplanes. Did you know? "Bagage" itself comes from the French word "bagage," originating from Old French, which traces back to the verb "baguer," meaning to bind or tie up.
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"Het bagagevak" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the luggage compartment