Translation of German word "Flughafen" to English
derFlughafen
/ˈflʊx.aːfn/
Meaning
NounAn airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals.
How to use
The masculine noun Flughafen ('airport') is a compound of Flug (flight) and Hafen (port). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Flughäfen.
🇬🇧 English
airport
Example
Der Flughafen ist sehr groß.
The airport is very big.
Ich gehe zum Flughafen.
I am going to the airport.
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Common phrases
- zum Flughafen fahren— to drive / go to the airport (dative direction)
- am Flughafen sein— to be at the airport (dative location)
- Flughafengebühr— airport fee / tax (related)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Flughafen"?▼
The German word "der Flughafen" is defined as: "An airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals."
What does the German word "der Flughafen" mean?▼
The German word "der Flughafen" means "airport" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Flughafen"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Flughafen"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ein Flughafen ist ein Gebäude für Flugzeuge und Reisende." (which translates as "The airport is very big.").
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