Gepäckfach

overhead luggage rack (aircraft or train)

noun geh-PECK-fahkh Rare

Usage Note

Gepäckfach is the overhead bin in an aircraft or the luggage shelf above seats in a train. Das Gepäckfach ist voll (the overhead bin is full) is a phrase familiar to any regular flyer.

Examples

"Er verstaute seinen Rucksack im Gepäckfach über seinem Sitz."

Natural Translation

He stowed his backpack in the overhead bin above his seat.

Literal Translation

He stored his backpack in the luggage bin above his seat.

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