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Anlandung
German → American English
American English
landing
das Ankommen oder Aufsetzen an Land oder am Ufer
Die Anlandung des Schiffes verlief ohne Probleme.Anlandung is a formal noun and is often used for boats, spacecraft, or persons arriving at the shore. In everyday German, Landung is usually more common when you simply mean “landing.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does Anlandung mean in English?
Anlandung means “landing,” especially a landing on shore or arrival at land.
Is Anlandung the same as Landung?
They are close, but Anlandung is more specific and formal, often referring to coming ashore or touching down at a shore.
How do you use Anlandung in a sentence?
Example: Die Anlandung des Schiffes erfolgte bei Sonnenaufgang. = The ship’s landing/arrival on shore took place at sunrise.