Gangway

/ˈɡaŋveɪ/Loanword from English Gangway

boarding bridge

Die Passagiere betraten das Schiff über die Gangway.

The passengers boarded the ship via the gangway.

Engineering

technical

A movable bridge used for boarding or disembarking from a ship or aircraft.

Die Gangway wurde für die Ankunft des Präsidenten vorbereitet.

The gangway was prepared for the president's arrival.

Nach der Landung wurde die Gangway ausgefahren.

After landing, the gangway was extended.

Often used in maritime and aviation contexts. In German, it can also refer to a narrow path or walkway, but the primary meaning is the boarding bridge.

Collocations

Gangway ausfahrento extend the gangwayüber die Gangway gehento board via the gangway

Synonyms

Landgangbrücke Bordbrücke

Pro Tip

Avoid confusion with 'Gang'

In German, 'Gang' means 'corridor' or 'aisle,' while 'Gangway' specifically refers to a boarding bridge. Do not confuse the two.

Word Origin

Borrowed from English 'gangway' in the early 20th century, originally from 'gang' (a passage) + 'way' (path).

Usage Notes

In German, 'Gangway' is primarily used in technical or maritime contexts. In everyday language, alternatives like 'Landgangbrücke' or 'Bordbrücke' are more common.

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