De noodlanding
Example: Het vliegtuig maakte een noodlanding vanwege motorproblemen.
Definition
"De noodlanding" refers to an emergency landing made by an aircraft when a problem occurs during the flight, requiring the plane to land immediately to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de noodlanding" combines "nood," meaning emergency or distress, and "landing," which refers to the act of an aircraft coming down to the ground. It reflects the urgent nature of the landing due to unforeseen issues.
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"De noodlanding" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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