Dutch · Travel & Transport
het vliegtuig
airplane
Beginnernoun
Definition
A powered flying vehicle with wings.
Example
Het vliegtuig vliegt boven de wolken.
The airplane flies above the clouds.
Etymology
'Het vliegtuig' is a compound of 'vliegen' (to fly) and 'tuig' (gear or apparatus), denoting flying machinery. This term emerged with the advent of aviation technologies in the early 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Het vliegtuig' is formally used in contexts related to aviation and travel, prevalent in both spoken and written Dutch, reflecting modern travel culture.