De vleugel
Example: De vleugel van het vliegtuig is groot en sterk.
Definition
"De vleugel" refers to the wing of an aircraft, which is a large, strong structure that extends from the body of the plane. It provides lift, allowing the airplane to fly by supporting it in the air during flight.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de vleugel" originates from the Old Dutch word 'vleugel,' which is related to the German 'Flügel' and English 'wing.' Originally, it described the wing of a bird, and its use extended to aircraft wings as flying technology developed. Did you know? The shape and function of "de vleugel" in planes are inspired by bird wings.
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"De vleugel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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