die Ankunft

Meaning and Usage

"Die Ankunft" in German refers to the arrival of a person or a group of people at a certain place. It is commonly used to talk about arrivals at airports, train stations, or any other locations.

Linguistic Analysis

"Ankunft" is a noun in German. It is composed of the prefix "an-" which indicates direction towards something, and "Kunft" which comes from the Middle High German word "kunfte" meaning "arrival."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "Ankunft" is similar in meaning to the English word "arrival."

Cultural Context

In German-speaking countries, "die Ankunft" holds significance in everyday life, as it is used when talking about arrivals and welcome gatherings for family members, friends, or important guests.

Example Sentences

• Die Ankunft des Zuges ist um 15 Uhr. (The arrival of the train is at 3 p.m.)
• Nach der Ankunft am Flughafen mussten wir lange auf unser Gepäck warten. (After the arrival at the airport, we had to wait a long time for our luggage.)

Memory Tips

To remember "die Ankunft," think of the prefix "an-" as indicating direction toward something and "Kunft" as relating to "arrival."

Additional Vocabulary

• die Abreise (departure)
• ankommen (to arrive)
• der Empfang (reception/welcome)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

Gender: feminine Plural: die Ankünfte

Conjugation (for verbs)

Not applicable, as "Ankunft" is a noun.