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der Airport
airport
A word borrowed from English for a large, often international airport.
example
Unser Flug geht morgen früh vom Frankfurt Airport.
Our flight leaves early tomorrow morning from Frankfurt Airport.
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Meanings
Usage tips
Anglicism in use
'Airport' is a word from English. It is often used in the travel industry and in advertising to emphasize a modern, international character.
EXAMPLE
Die Anzeigetafel am Airport zeigte mehrere Verspätungen an.
The display board at the airport showed several delays.
Context of use
The word 'Airport' is used almost exclusively for large, international airports. It is unusual for smaller, national, or regional airfields.
EXAMPLE
Viele internationale Fluglinien landen am Munich Airport.
Many international airlines land at Munich Airport.
Typical prepositions
With 'Airport', the preposition is important for expressing movement or position. You drive 'zum Airport' (to the airport; direction) and wait 'am Airport' (at the airport; location).
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen jetzt zum Airport fahren, um unseren Flug nicht zu verpassen.
We have to drive to the airport now so we don't miss our flight.
Compare with
Airport vs Flughafen
airport
'der Flughafen' and 'der Airport' mean almost the same thing in everyday language: a place where planes take off and land and passengers are processed. 'Flughafen' is the normal German word and fits in almost all situations. 'Airport' is borrowed from English and sounds more modern or international. You often see it in names, advertising, signs, or at large international airports. In a normal conversation, 'Flughafen' is usually more natural, but 'Airport' is also understood.
Airport
Am Airport Frankfurt warten viele Reisende auf ihre Koffer.
At Frankfurt Airport, many travelers are waiting for their suitcases.
Flughafen
Wegen des frühen Flugs sind wir schon um sechs Uhr am Flughafen.
Because of the early flight, we were already at the airport at six o'clock.
In real life
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