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an Bord
on board
To be in a vehicle, especially on an airplane, ship, or train.
example
Willkommen an Bord dieses Fluges nach Lissabon.
Welcome aboard this flight to Lisbon.
das Bord
board
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Usage tips
Use in phrases
The noun 'Bord' is used almost exclusively in fixed expressions with prepositions. It is rarely used on its own with an article like 'das Bord'.
EXAMPLE
Alle Passagiere müssen jetzt an Bord kommen.
All passengers must now come on board.
Prepositions and movement
The preposition indicates the direction: 'an Bord' (to be on the vehicle or to get onto it), 'von Bord' (to leave the vehicle), and 'über Bord' (from the vehicle into the water).
EXAMPLE
Die Crew ist schon an Bord des Schiffes.
The crew is already on board the ship.
Figurative meaning
The phrase 'etwas über Bord werfen' (to throw something overboard) is often used figuratively. It then means to give up or discard a plan, an idea, or principles.
EXAMPLE
Wegen der neuen Situation mussten wir unsere alten Pläne über Bord werfen.
Because of the new situation, we had to throw our old plans overboard.
Compare with
Bord vs verlassen
to leave / rely
'verlassen' and 'von Bord gehen' can both mean that you leave a means of transport. 'verlassen' is more general: you can leave a house, a room, a city, a group, or also a ship. 'von Bord gehen' belongs to 'das Bord' and is especially used with ships, airplanes, or similar means of transport. It sounds more precise when you want to emphasize that someone is no longer on board. In everyday language, people often simply say 'das Flugzeug verlassen' (to leave the airplane), but with ships, 'von Bord gehen' (to disembark) is very natural.
Bord
Im Hafen gehen die Reisenden von Bord und holen ihre Koffer.
In the harbor, the travelers disembark and pick up their suitcases.
verlassen
Nach der Durchsage verlassen die Passagiere langsam das Flugzeug.
After the announcement, the passengers slowly leave the airplane.
In real life
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