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die Verspätung der Ankunft
/diː fɛɐ̯ˈʃpɛːtʊŋ deːɐ̯ ˈankʊft/
arrival delay
Die Verspätung der Ankunft hat unsere Pläne durcheinandergebracht.
The arrival delay messed up our plans.
formalinformal
A delay in the arrival of a person, vehicle, or shipment.
Aufgrund der Verspätung der Ankunft des Zuges mussten wir auf den nächsten Bus warten.
Because of the train's arrival delay, we had to wait for the next bus.
Common in travel, transportation, and logistics contexts.
Collocations
die Verspätung der Ankunft verursachento cause an arrival delaydie Verspätung der Ankunft entschuldigento apologize for an arrival delay
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Pro Tip
Common Contexts
This phrase is frequently used in transportation-related contexts, such as flights, trains, and shipping.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal settings, this phrase is appropriate, while in informal contexts, you might hear 'der Zug hat Verspätung' (the train is delayed).
Word Origin
Composed of 'die Verspätung' (delay) and 'der Ankunft' (arrival), reflecting the literal meaning of a delayed arrival.
Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts such as travel announcements, business communications, and customer service interactions.
Word Breakdown
die Verspätung
delay
rootder Ankunft
arrival
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