In German

Flugzeug

Meaning: airplane

Formal or informal? “Das Flugzeug” is the everyday word for an airplane. “Der Flughafen” is the airport, a different word.

Example sentences

  • DasFlugzeuglandetumzehnUhr.

    The airplane lands at ten o'clock.

  • WirfliegenmitdemFlugzeug.

    We fly by airplane.

  • DieFlugzeugesindsehrschnell.

    The airplanes are very fast.

Grammar note

“Das Flugzeug” is neuter. The plural is “die Flugzeuge”, with an -e ending.

Common mistake

Don't confuse “Flugzeug” (airplane) with “Flughafen” (airport). One is the plane and the other is the place it lands.

Quick check

Which German word means “airplane”?

More words on this topic

FlughafenairportZugtrainBusbusHotelhotel

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Frequently asked questions

What is the German for “airport”?

“Der Flughafen”.

What is the plural of “Flugzeug”?

“Flugzeuge”, with an -e ending.