Landed: meaning, definitions and examples
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landed
[ ˈlændəd ]
past tense
Landed is the past tense of the verb 'land,' which means to arrive on the ground after a journey, typically by air. It can also refer to coming to rest after a fall or descent.
Synonyms
arrived, descended, touch down
Examples of usage
- The plane landed safely on the runway.
- She landed on her feet after the jump.
- After a long flight, we finally landed in Paris.
- The helicopter landed on the roof.
Translations
Translations of the word "landed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aterrado
🇮🇳 उतरा हुआ
🇩🇪 gelandet
🇮🇩 mendarat
🇺🇦 приземлився
🇵🇱 wylądował
🇯🇵 着陸した
🇫🇷 atterri
🇪🇸 aterrizado
🇹🇷 iniş yaptı
🇰🇷 착륙한
🇸🇦 هبط
🇨🇿 přistál
🇸🇰 pristál
🇨🇳 着陆了
🇸🇮 pristal
🇮🇸 lendur
🇰🇿 қонды
🇬🇪 დაჯდა
🇦🇿 enib
🇲🇽 aterrizado
Word origin
The word 'land' comes from Old English 'lond,' which means ground or territory, and is derived from Proto-Germanic *landą. It has connections to various Germanic languages, all denoting similar meanings related to land, ground, or territory. The transition to the verb form involving 'land' in the sense of arrival on the ground merges with these meanings over time, reflecting humanity's relationship with nature and navigation. The emergence of 'landed' as a verb indicates a specific action occurring in the past, emphasizing the completed aspect of arriving at a location. In aviation, the usage has become more common in modern language, reflecting technological advancements and the necessity of distinguishing between different stages of flight.