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"Airport" in German: Flughafen
der Flughafen
Airport in German is der Flughafen, a masculine noun. Say am Flughafen for at the airport. Compounds like Flughafen Berlin name the whole site.
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How to pronounce Flughafen
Say it
FLOOK-hah-fen
/ˈfluːkhaːfn̩/
FLOOK-hah-fen. Flug like "flook" with a long u. Hafen has a as in "father". Stress Flug.
"Airport" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Flughafen | airport Standard word. | Standard word. |
| am Flughafen | at the airport Location phrase with an + dem. | Location phrase with an + dem. |
| zum Flughafen | to the airport Direction with zu + dem. | Direction with zu + dem. |
| der Terminal | terminal Borrowed word used on signs. | Borrowed word used on signs. |
How to use Flughafen in real life
- 1Travel plans
Wann musst du am Flughafen sein?
When do you need to be at the airport?
Am Flughafen is the set location form.
- 2Giving directions
Der Bus fährt direkt zum Flughafen.
The bus goes straight to the airport.
Zum = zu dem.
- 3Texting a pickup
Ich bin schon am Flughafen, Ausgang A.
I'm already at the airport, exit A.
Ausgang means exit.
Mistakes English speakers make with Flughafen
Incorrect: das Flughafen
Correct: der Flughafen
Flughafen is masculine. Accusative: den Flughafen.
Incorrect: in dem Airport
Correct: am Flughafen
Prefer the German word. Am Flughafen is the natural phrase.
Good to know
Big German cities may have more than one Flughafen (Berlin used to; some regions still debate names). On trains and buses, Flughafen is clearly marked, and S-Bahn lines often end there.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting after a flight
ChatPal
Bist du schon am Flughafen?
Are you already at the airport?
You
Ja, ich warte vor dem Flughafen-Café.
Yes, I'm waiting in front of the airport café.
ChatPal
Perfekt. Ich bin in zehn Minuten am Flughafen.
Perfect. I'll be at the airport in ten minutes.
You
Super. Der Flughafen ist heute ruhig.
Great. The airport is quiet today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Airport" in German
Is Flughafen masculine?
Yes: der Flughafen. Dative dem Flughafen, so am Flughafen.
How do you say to the airport?
Zum Flughafen or zum Flughafen fahren.
What does Flug mean inside the word?
Flight. Hafen means harbour, so Flughafen is literally flight harbour.
How do you ask where the airport is?
Wo ist der Flughafen? or Wie komme ich zum Flughafen?
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