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der Hangar
hangar
A large hall, usually at an airfield, used for sheltering aircraft.
example
Das beschädigte Flugzeug wurde zur Reparatur in den Hangar geschleppt.
The damaged aircraft was towed into the hangar for repairs.
der Hangar
hangar
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Meanings
Usage tips
False friend
'Der Hangar' (hangar) is a hall for aircraft and should not be confused with the English word 'hanger', which is 'der Kleiderbügel' in German.
EXAMPLE
Das Privatflugzeug des Stars parkt in einem eigenen Hangar.
The star's private plane is parked in its own hangar.
Movement and location
Pay attention to the case with the preposition 'in': movement into the hall is expressed with the accusative ('in den Hangar'), while a state or position inside it requires the dative ('im Hangar').
EXAMPLE
Der Pilot steuerte die Maschine langsam in den Hangar.
The pilot slowly steered the aircraft into the hangar.
Typical context
This word is used almost exclusively in the context of aviation. It is closely connected with terms such as 'Flugzeug' (airplane), 'Flughafen' (airport), and 'Flugplatz' (airfield).
EXAMPLE
Auf dem alten Flugplatz stehen noch mehrere leere Hangars.
Several empty hangars still stand at the old airfield.
Compare with
Hangar vs Halle
hall
'die Halle' and 'der Hangar' both refer to large buildings or spaces. 'die Halle' is the more general word and can be used for many purposes, for example sports, events, production, or storage. 'der Hangar' is more specific: it is usually at an airfield and is used to shelter aircraft. The words can be confused because a hangar looks like a large hall. When it is about aircraft, 'Hangar' is more precise. In other situations, you normally say 'Halle'.
Hangar
Nach der Landung wird das kleine Flugzeug in den Hangar gebracht.
After landing, the small plane is brought into the hangar.
Halle
Für die Messe bauen die Arbeiter in der Halle viele Stände auf.
For the trade fair, the workers are setting up many booths in the hall.
In real life
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