Het poortnummer
Example: Het poortnummer staat op je vliegticket voor de gate.
Definition
"Het poortnummer" refers to the gate number at an airport where passengers board their flight. It is a specific identifier shown on boarding passes and airport displays to guide travelers to the correct departure gate for their flight.
Etymology
The term "het poortnummer" originates from Dutch, where "poort" means gate and "nummer" means number. It literally translates to 'the gate number,' reflecting its straightforward use in aviation to indicate the boarding gate. Did you know? This compound word combines two simple words to create a precise term essential for air travel.
Learn to use this word actively
"Het poortnummer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Dutch as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
the gate number