Hubschrauberlandeplatz

German edit

Etymology edit

From Hubschrauber (helicopter) +‎ Landeplatz (landing place, airfield).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈhuːpʃʁaʊ̯bɐˌlandəplats/, /ˌhuːpʃʁaʊ̯bɐˈlandəplats/

Noun edit

Hubschrauberlandeplatz m (strong, genitive Hubschrauberlandeplatzes, plural Hubschrauberlandeplätze)

  1. (aviation) heliport (an area, typically round, where helicopters land and start)
    Synonym: (chiefly aviation slang) Heliport
  2. (humorous) a round bald spot at the back of the head (of a man)
    Synonyms: Glatze, Hinterkopfglatze, Tonsur, Platte

Declension edit