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luchthaven

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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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

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Descendants

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