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  3. Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch /
  4. Embarkation

Embarkation

/ɛmbaʁkaˈt͡si̯oːn/
boarding

Die Embarkation der Passagiere begann um 14 Uhr.

The boarding of the passengers began at 2 PM.


formal

The act of passengers boarding a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle for a journey.

Nach der Embarkation dürfen keine Handgepäckstücke mehr mitgeführt werden.

After embarkation, no more carry-on items may be brought aboard.

Die Embarkation der Teilnehmer für die Kreuzfahrt war reibungslos.

The embarkation of the cruise participants went smoothly.

Used in travel contexts, especially for ships and planes. Often paired with 'Passagiere' (passengers) or 'Teilnehmer' (participants).

Engineering
technical

The process of loading cargo or equipment onto a vehicle or vessel.

Die Embarkation der Container dauerte mehrere Stunden.

The loading of the containers took several hours.

Common in logistics and shipping industries.

Collocations

Embarkation der Passagiereboarding of passengersEmbarkation des Gepäcksloading of luggageEmbarkation verzögerndelay boarding

Synonyms

EinschiffungVerladung

Antonyms

DebarkationLandung

Related Phrases

sich zur Embarkation begebenphrase
to proceed to boarding

Pro Tip

Avoid confusion with 'Einreise' (entry into a country)

Embarkation refers specifically to boarding a vehicle or vessel, not entering a country. Use 'Einreise' for immigration procedures.

Gold Rule

Use with correct prepositions

Embarkation is typically used with 'für' (for) or 'von' (of), e.g., 'Embarkation von Passagieren' (boarding of passengers). Avoid using it with 'auf' (on) unless referring to a specific platform or gate.

Word Origin

From French 'embarquement', derived from 'embarquer' (to embark), itself from Old French 'en-' (in) + 'barque' (ship, from Late Latin 'barca', from Greek 'baris' (Egyptian boat)). The term entered German via French in the 17th century.

Usage Notes

Primarily used in formal or technical contexts. In everyday speech, 'Einsteigen' (boarding) or 'Abflug' (departure for planes) may be more common.

Word Breakdown

Em-
prefix indicating 'into' or 'on'
prefix
+
barque
ship (from French)
root
+
-ation
suffix forming nouns of action
suffix
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