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the act of coming closer to a place, especially in aviation
Beim Anflug auf den Flughafen Frankfurt müssen Piloten besondere Sicherheitsvorkehrungen beachten.
During the approach to Frankfurt Airport, pilots must observe special safety precautions.
In aviation, 'Anflug' specifically refers to the final phase of landing.
a slight or brief appearance of something
Ein Anflug von Lächeln spielte um ihre Lippen.
A hint of a smile played around her lips.
Often used metaphorically to describe subtle emotions or qualities.
Remember that 'Anflug' in aviation refers specifically to the landing approach phase, not general flight paths.
Always use 'der Anflug' (masculine) for both literal and figurative meanings.
From Middle High German 'anfluoc', from Old High German 'anfluog' (approach, attack). Related to 'fliegen' (to fly).
In aviation contexts, 'Anflug' is gender-neutral (der/die Anflug). In metaphorical uses, it's always masculine (der Anflug).