De landing
Example: De landing van het vliegtuig was heel soepel en veilig.
Definition
The word "de landing" refers to the act or process of an aircraft coming down and touching the ground safely after a flight. It emphasizes the final phase of a flight where the plane arrives on the runway or designated surface.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de landing" originates from the verb 'landen,' which means to land. This verb itself comes from the Old Dutch 'landan,' related to the word 'land,' indicating the idea of reaching the ground or land. Did you know? The concept of landing has been essential since the earliest days of aviation, symbolizing the successful completion of a flight.
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"De landing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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