Flugzeugmodus

airplane mode

noun FLOOG-tsoyg-mo-dus Rare

Also means

flight mode

Usage Note

Flugzeugmodus is the airplane or flight mode on a device, which disables all wireless transmissions. Den Flugzeugmodus einschalten (turn on airplane mode) is required during flights. Also called Flugmodus in some device interfaces.

Examples

"Bitte schalten Sie während des Fluges den Flugzeugmodus ein."

Natural Translation

Please switch on airplane mode during the flight.

Literal Translation

Please switch during the flight the airplane mode on.

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