luchthaven
/ˈlʏxtˌɦaː.və(n)/feminine
The English word "airport" is translated into Dutch as luchthaven. Wiktionary also lists vlieghaven.
Meaning: place designated for airplanes (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| luchthaven | /ˈlʏxtˌɦaː.və(n)/ | feminine |
| vlieghaven | feminine |
luchthaven is a noun used to refer to a place designated for airplanes.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of lucht (air) and haven (port/harbor).
How does it change in a sentence?
To talk about more than one airport, use the plural form luchthavens.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈlʏxtˌɦaː.və(n)/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The term luchthaven highlights the Dutch maritime heritage by treating the air as an ocean and the airport as a sea port.
- The Dutch word haven for 'port' is a cognate of the English word 'haven', which now mostly means a place of safety or shelter rather than a commercial dock.
- While luchthaven is the standard term, you will often hear the English loanword 'airport' used frequently in casual Dutch conversation.
Examples in context
- Waar is de luchthaven?Where's the airport?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of the luchthaven.Tatoeba #450045 by Citrine, translation #403053 by Ramses
- De luchthaven is daar.The airport is over there.This sentence is useful for pointing out where the luchthaven is located.Tatoeba #3505351 by martinod, translation #403055 by Ramses
- Tom is op de luchthaven.Tom is at the airport.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is at the luchthaven.Tatoeba #2513892 by martinod, translation #1868226 by CK
- Ik ga morgen naar de luchthaven.I'm going to the airport tomorrow.
- 38 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Noah are discussing their travel plans.
- JuliaWanneer moeten we naar de luchthaven gaan?When do we need to go to the airport?
- NoahWe moeten over drie uur vertrekken.We have to leave in three hours.
- JuliaIs de luchthaven ver van hier?Is the airport far from here?
- NoahNee, het is maar tien minuten rijden.No, it is only a ten minute drive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “airport” translations and entries luchthaven, vlieghaven, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
