die Tragfläche
wing
A large, usually horizontal surface on an aircraft that enables it to fly through lift.
EXAMPLE
Die Tragfläche des Flugzeugs wurde bei der Landung beschädigt.
The aircraft's wing was damaged during landing.
die Tragfläche
wing
die Tragfläche, die Tragflächen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Tragfläche, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Tragflächen |
| genitive | der Tragfläche |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Tragfläche | die Tragflächen |
| accusative | die Tragfläche | die Tragflächen |
| dative | der Tragfläche | den Tragflächen |
| genitive | der Tragfläche | der Tragflächen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Tragfläche' consists of 'Trag-' and 'Fläche' (surface). 'Trag-' is related to the verb 'tragen' (to carry) and helps you remember the word: This surface carries the aircraft through the air.
EXAMPLE
Die Tragflächen müssen das Gewicht des Flugzeugs auch bei starken Belastungen tragen können.
The wings must be able to carry the weight of the aircraft even under heavy loads.
Typical collocations
In the context of maintenance and safety, typical expressions include 'die Tragflächen überprüfen' (to inspect the wings), 'die Tragflächen enteisen' (to de-ice the wings), and 'eine Tragfläche reparieren' (to repair a wing). During de-icing, ice is removed from the surfaces.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Start mussten die Tragflächen enteist werden.
The wings had to be de-iced before takeoff.
Position on the aircraft
To describe the position of the engines, 'unter den Tragflächen' (under the wings) is often used. In this expression of location, 'unter' is followed by the dative.
EXAMPLE
Bei diesem Flugzeug sind die beiden Triebwerke unter den Tragflächen befestigt.
On this aircraft, the two engines are attached under the wings.
In real life
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