Czech · Travel & Places
letiště
airport
Beginnernoun · n
Definition
A place where aircraft land and take off.
Example
Pražské letiště je moderní.
Prague's airport is modern.
Etymology
The word 'letiště' derives from the Czech 'letět', meaning to fly, combined with the suffix -iště, indicating a place. It reflects the development of air travel in modern society.
How & Where It’s Used
'Letiště' is primarily used in formal contexts related to travel and aviation, prominently featured in airport signage and travel literature.