Danish · Travel & Places

Lufthavn

Airport

Beginnernoun · common

Definition

A place where airplanes take off and land.

Example

Vi er i lufthavnen klokken tre.

We are at the airport at three.

Etymology

The word 'lufthavn' is a compound of 'luft', meaning 'air', and 'havn', meaning 'harbor'. It signifies an airport, reflecting the infrastructure for air transportation.

How & Where It’s Used

'Lufthavn' is primarily used in formal and informal contexts regarding travel. It is commonly seen in written materials related to travel planning and is widely recognized across Denmark.

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