Abfertigungsschalter

check-in desk (airport)

noun AP-fer-ti-goongs-shal-ter Rare

Usage Note

Abfertigungsschalter is the airline check-in counter at an airport. Abfertigung means processing or clearance; the word covers both passenger check-in and baggage drop. It is being replaced by Self-Check-in kiosks but remains standard language.

Examples

"Am Abfertigungsschalter wurde ihr Koffer verwogen."

Natural Translation

Her suitcase was weighed at the check-in desk.

Literal Translation

At-the check-in-counter was her suitcase weighed.

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