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.
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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
Halle and Hangar both refer to a large covered space or building. Hangar, however, is the more specific term for a hall at an airfield where aircraft are housed. Halle fits a large building used for general purposes; for aircraft, Hangar is more precise.
Hangar
Die kleinen Flugzeuge stehen nachts im Hangar auf dem Flugplatz.
The small airplanes stay in the hangar at the airfield overnight.
Halle
Die große Halle am Stadtrand wird als Lager für Möbel genutzt.
The large hall on the outskirts of the city is used to store furniture.
In real life
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