noun
takeoff, departure
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Abflug means 'takeoff' or 'departure' (usually of a plane). It is a masculine noun (der Abflug) with plural Abflüge. Common collocations: Abflug nach (destination) or Abflug von (origin/airport). Declension irregular in the genitive (des Abflugs). Also appears on departure boards at airports.
Examples
Auf der Anzeige steht: Abflug nach München 18:00.
The display says: Departure to Munich at 6:00 p.m.
Wegen des Abflugs um sechs Uhr mussten die Passagiere, die spät ankamen, ihren Platz aufgeben.
Because of the departure at six o'clock, the passengers who arrived late had to give up their seats.
Der Abflug ist um 10 Uhr.
The departure is at 10 o'clock.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a plane icon with the label 'Abflug' on the departures board
Abflug ~ 'off-flight' (flight leaving)
der — think 'der Flug' (masculine), so 'der Abflug' is also masculine
Notes
Often used on airport departure boards together with 'Ankunft' (arrival).