die Abfahrt, -en
departure
Der Moment, in dem jemand oder etwas einen Ort verlässt, um eine Reise zu beginnen.
Definition & meaning
The word Abfahrt primarily refers to the act of departing or leaving a location, especially when using a vehicle.
- Departure: The specific time or the act of a train, bus, or ship leaving a station or port.
- Exit: Specifically used in the context of driving on a highway (Autobahn), it refers to the exit ramp that allows a driver to leave the main road.
- Downhill run: In winter sports, such as skiing, it refers to the act of skiing down a mountain or a specific race course (e.g., downhill skiing).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Abfahrt) and the plural is die Abfahrten.
- Word origin: It is composed of the prefix ab- (away, off) and the noun Fahrt (journey, trip, ride), which is derived from the verb fahren (to drive, to go). Literally, it translates to "the act of driving away."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Aufbruch (departure, setting off)
- Ausfahrt (exit, gateway)
- Abreise (departure, often used for trips/travel)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Abfahrt des Zuges verzögert sich.noun
The departure of the train is delayed.
Wir warten auf die Abfahrt.noun
We are waiting for the departure.
Die Abfahrten wurden wegen des Sturms abgesagt.noun
The departures were canceled because of the storm.
Vor der frühen Abfahrt kontrolliere ich immer meine Tasche.noun
Before the early departure I always check my bag.
Bei unserer letzten Reise war die Abfahrt sehr chaotisch.noun
On our last trip, the departure was very chaotic.
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