luchthaven

Dutch

Etymology

From lucht (“air”) +‎ haven (“harbor, port”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlʏxtˌɦaː.və(n)/
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  • Hyphenation: lucht‧ha‧ven

Noun

luchthaven f (plural luchthavens, diminutive luchthaventje n)

  1. airport
    Synonyms: vliegveld, vlieghaven
    De luchthaven was erg druk vanwege het vakantieseizoen. ― The airport was very busy due to the holiday season.
    Ik haal je morgen op van de luchthaven. ― I will pick you up from the airport tomorrow.
    Het kleine luchthaventje bediende voornamelijk regionale vluchten. ― The small airport mainly served regional flights.

Derived terms
  • luchthavenpersoneel

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: lughawe
  • → Indonesian: bandar udara (calque)
  • → West Frisian: lofthaven (calque)
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