der Anflug, ¨-e
approach
The German word "Anflug" is a noun that means "approach" or "arrival," particularly in the context of an aircraft. It is derived from the prefix "an" meaning "at" or "towards" and "Flug," which means "flight."
Similar words in German include "Landung" (landing) and "Ankunft" (arrival).
The key difference among them is that "Anflug" specifically refers to the phase of an aircraft’s approach to land, while "Landung" focuses on the actual landing process, and "Ankunft" has a broader application related to reaching a destination, applicable to any form of arrival.
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Examples
Der Anflug auf den Flughafen verzögert sich.noun
The approach to the airport is delayed.
Während des Anflugs wurde die Landung abgebrochen.noun
During the approach, the landing was aborted.
Die Piloten übten mehrere Anflüge bei starkem Wind.noun
The pilots practiced several approaches in strong winds.
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