German word

Flughafen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfluːkˌhaːfən/

Meaning

  • masculine nounairport

Example

Die Flughäfen sind oft voll.

Airports are often crowded.

Illustration for Flughafen (airport)

More examples

Ich warte am Flughafen auf meinen Freund.

I am waiting for my friend at the airport.

Core concept

The main front door of a city for arriving and departing flights.

Common phrases

  • am Flughafen

    at the airport

  • zum Flughafen fahren

    go to the airport

Similar words

Ankunft: The arrival of an aircraft or passenger at a destination.
Abflug: The departure of an aircraft from a place.
Gepäck: Bags and suitcases carried on a journey.
Terminal: An airport building for passenger check-in and waiting.

Definition in German

Eine Anlage mit Pisten und Terminals, an der Flugzeuge starten und landen und Passagiere sowie Gepäck abgefertigt werden.

Word origin

Flughafen combines Flug ('flight') with Hafen ('harbor'), transferring the established image of a harbor to an organized place for air traffic.

Usage tips

  • English airfield is usually Flugplatz in German, while Flughafen normally denotes an airport with passenger facilities.

Related words

  • Flughafenbusairport busnoun
  • Flughafengebührairport feenoun

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