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Debarkation
/deːbaʁkaˈt͡si̯oːn/
disembarkation
Die Debarkation der Passagiere begann um 15 Uhr.
The disembarkation of the passengers began at 3 PM.
formal
The act of passengers or goods leaving a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
Nach der Debarkation wurden die Koffer am Flughafen abgeholt.
After disembarkation, the luggage was collected at the airport.
Primarily used in aviation and maritime contexts. Often interchangeable with 'Ausschiffung' (disembarkation from a ship) or 'Entladung' (unloading of goods).
Collocations
Debarkation von Passagierendisembarkation of passengersDebarkation eines Schiffesdisembarkation from a shipZeitpunkt der Debarkationtime of disembarkation
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Pro Tip
Avoid overusing 'Debarkation'
In everyday German, prefer 'Ausschiffung' for ships or 'Landung' for planes. 'Debarkation' is correct but sounds formal or technical.
Word Origin
Borrowed from French *débarcation* (from *débarquer* 'to disembark'), itself from *dé-* 'un-, de-' + *barque* 'ship' (from Italian *barca*, from Late Latin *barca*).
Usage Notes
While 'Debarkation' is correct, more common terms in German are 'Ausschiffung' (for ships) or 'Landung' (for aircraft). The word is often used in technical or formal contexts, particularly in aviation and maritime regulations.
Word Breakdown
Dé-
prefix indicating reversal or removal
prefix-barque-
from French *barque* 'ship'
root-ation
suffix forming nouns of action
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