Kabinengepäck

cabin baggage, carry-on luggage

noun ka-BEE-nen-ge-pek Rare

Usage Note

Kabinengepäck is luggage carried into the aircraft cabin rather than checked in. Weight and size limits vary by airline; exceeding them leads to additional fees. Also called Handgepäck.

Examples

"Das Kabinengepäck muss ins Fach über dem Sitz passen."

Natural Translation

The cabin baggage must fit into the overhead compartment.

Literal Translation

The cabin-luggage must into-the compartment above the seat fit.

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