A2 noun Neutral #4,521 am häufigsten

luggage

/ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage refers to the bags, suitcases, and containers that hold a traveler's personal belongings. It is an uncountable noun used to describe the collective items one carries while moving from one place to another.

Beispiele

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1

I need to pack my luggage before we leave for the airport tomorrow morning.

I need to pack my luggage before we leave for the airport tomorrow morning.

2

Passengers are reminded to keep their luggage with them at all times for security reasons.

Passengers are reminded to keep their luggage with them at all times for security reasons.

3

I think I've brought way too much luggage for a three-day weekend!

I think I've brought way too much luggage for a three-day weekend!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
luggage
Verb
lug
Verwandt
lugger
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Merkhilfe

Think of the verb 'to lug', which means to carry something heavy. Luggage is the heavy stuff you have to lug around the airport.

Schnelles Quiz

The airline lost two _______ of my luggage on the way to London.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: pieces

Beispiele

1

I need to pack my luggage before we leave for the airport tomorrow morning.

everyday

I need to pack my luggage before we leave for the airport tomorrow morning.

2

Passengers are reminded to keep their luggage with them at all times for security reasons.

formal

Passengers are reminded to keep their luggage with them at all times for security reasons.

3

I think I've brought way too much luggage for a three-day weekend!

informal

I think I've brought way too much luggage for a three-day weekend!

4

The development of lightweight materials has revolutionized the design of modern luggage.

academic

The development of lightweight materials has revolutionized the design of modern luggage.

5

The airline will reimburse the client for any expenses incurred due to delayed luggage.

business

The airline will reimburse the client for any expenses incurred due to delayed luggage.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
luggage
Verb
lug
Verwandt
lugger

Häufige Kollokationen

hand luggage small bags carried onto a plane
excess luggage bags that weigh more than the allowed limit
lost luggage suitcases that the airline cannot find
luggage rack a shelf for storing bags on a train or bus
check-in luggage bags stored in the hold of an aircraft

Häufige Phrasen

left luggage

a place at a station where you can pay to leave your bags

luggage tag

a label attached to a bag showing the owner's details

piece of luggage

one individual bag or suitcase

Wird oft verwechselt mit

luggage vs baggage

Baggage is more common in American English and can also mean emotional issues, while luggage is primarily British and physical.

luggage vs lug

Lug is a verb meaning to pull or carry something heavy with effort.

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Nutzungshinweise

Luggage is an uncountable noun. You cannot say 'one luggage' or 'three luggages'; instead, use 'a piece of luggage' or 'items of luggage'.

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Häufige Fehler

Many learners try to make the word plural by adding an 's' (luggages), which is incorrect in English.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the verb 'to lug', which means to carry something heavy. Luggage is the heavy stuff you have to lug around the airport.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the verb 'lug' (to pull or drag) from the late 16th century, meaning 'what has to be lugged'.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun: followed by a singular verb (e.g., 'The luggage is...'). Used with 'much' or 'some' rather than 'many' or 'a'.
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Kultureller Kontext

In international travel, 'luggage' usually refers to the physical containers, whereas 'baggage' is often used by airlines in official terms like 'baggage claim'.

Schnelles Quiz

The airline lost two _______ of my luggage on the way to London.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: pieces

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