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ankunft
/ˈaŋkʊnft/
arrival
Die Ankunft des Zuges ist für 15 Uhr geplant.
The train's arrival is scheduled for 3 PM.
general
The act of arriving at a destination, especially by public transport or after a journey.
Die Ankunft des Flugzeugs wurde wegen des schlechten Wetters verzögert.
The plane's arrival was delayed due to bad weather.
Wir freuen uns auf die Ankunft unserer Gäste.
We are looking forward to the arrival of our guests.
Often used in the context of travel, transportation, or events.
Collocations
die Ankunft des Zugesthe train's arrivaldie Ankunft des Flugzeugsthe plane's arrivaldie Ankunft der Gästethe arrival of the guests
Synonyms
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Common Usage
'Ankunft' is typically used for scheduled arrivals, especially in transportation contexts.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'ankommen' (to arrive) with the suffix '-ung' indicating an action or state.
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'Ankunft' is often used in official announcements or schedules. In everyday speech, 'Ankommen' is more common.
Word Breakdown
an-
to, toward
prefix-kunft
coming, arrival
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