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Landung
/ˈlantʊŋ/
landing
Die Landung des Flugzeugs war planmäßig.
The plane's landing was on schedule.
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The act or process of coming down to the ground or another surface from the air.
Bei der Landung muss man das Gepäck sichern.
You need to secure your luggage during landing.
Commonly used for airplanes, spacecraft, or birds.
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A place where people or goods arrive, especially by ship or plane.
Der Hafen ist ein wichtiger Landungspunkt für Frachtschiffe.
The harbor is an important landing point for cargo ships.
Often refers to a designated area for disembarkation.
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The act of arriving or coming to a place, especially after a journey.
Nach der langen Reise war die Landung in Berlin eine Erleichterung.
After the long journey, arriving in Berlin was a relief.
Can be used metaphorically for any arrival.
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Pro Tip
Avoid literal translations
In German, 'Landung' is not used for 'landing' in the sense of 'arriving at a hotel' (use 'Ankunft'). It specifically refers to coming down from the air or water.
Gold Rule
Context matters
'Landung' is primarily used for airplanes, spacecraft, or ships. For other modes of transport (e.g., train), use 'Ankunft'.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'lantunge', related to 'lant' (land) and '-ung' (suffix indicating action or result). The sense of 'coming to land' emerged in the 17th century.
Usage Notes
In aviation, 'Landung' specifically refers to the touchdown phase of an aircraft. In maritime contexts, it can refer to the arrival of a ship at a port. The term is also used in sports (e.g., 'Landung nach dem Sprung').
Word Breakdown
Land
land
root-ung
suffix forming nouns of action or result
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