Transitbereich

transit zone, airside area

noun tran-ZEET-beh-raikh Rare

Origin: from Latin transire

Usage Note

Transitbereich at an airport is the area beyond passport control where passengers in transit remain without formally entering a country. Duty-free shops, lounges, and gates are all within the Transitbereich.

Examples

"Da sie nur umstieg, blieb sie für drei Stunden im Transitbereich des Flughafens."

Natural Translation

Since she was only connecting, she stayed in the airport's transit zone for three hours.

Literal Translation

Since she only connected, stayed she for three hours in the transit-zone of-the airport.

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