Dutch · Travel & Transport
het vliegveld
airport
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where aircraft land and take off.
Example
We rijden naar het vliegveld.
We drive to the airport.
Etymology
'Het vliegveld' is a modern Dutch term formed from 'vliegen' (to fly) and 'veld' (field), reflecting the evolution of aviation infrastructure in the 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Het vliegveld' is primarily used in formal contexts related to air travel and aviation, popular in discussions both written and spoken in contemporary travel culture.