Flugzeug

German

Etymology

From Flug +‎ Zeug.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfluːktsɔʏ̯k/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔʏ̯k, -ɔɪ̯ç

Noun

Flugzeug n (strong, genitive Flugzeuges or Flugzeugs, plural Flugzeuge)

  1. aeroplane
    Synonyms: (colloquial) Flieger m; (informal) Maschine f; (archaic) Aeroplan n or m; (Texas) Luftschiff n

Usage notes

  • Despite the compound literally meaning "flight-thing", this is not a general term for any aircraft, for which see Luftfahrzeug (literally air vehicle). For example, a Hubschrauber (helicopter) is not a Flugzeug.

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Further reading

  • Flugzeug” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Flugzeug” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • Flugzeug” in Duden online