De hoogte
Example: We blijven op de hoogte van het weer voor onze vlucht.
Definition
"De hoogte" refers to the altitude or elevation above a certain reference point, often sea level, especially in aviation and flight contexts. It indicates how high an aircraft or object is flying or positioned relative to the ground or sea.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de hoogte" literally means "the height." It comes from the Old Dutch word "hōchit," related to the English word "high." In aviation, "de hoogte" specifically denotes altitude, a concept crucial for safe and precise flying.
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"De hoogte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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