German Phrase
Terminal A ist für internationale Flüge.
Meaning
The sentence tells a listener that Terminal A is the place where international flights depart and arrive. It is a factual statement often found on airport signage or in spoken directions.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to point out the terminal that handles flights to or from other countries, e.g., when giving directions to a fellow traveler, answering a question at an information desk, or reading airport maps.
✦Grammar Breakdown
TerminalAistfürinternationaleFlüge.
sein (ist)
The verb 'sein' is irregular; in the 3rd person singular present it becomes 'ist'.
für + Akkusativ
The preposition 'für' always governs the accusative case.
Adjektivdeklination nach Präposition
After a preposition that requires the accusative, adjectives take the weak ending '-e' (internationale).
Plural noun im Akkusativ
Plural nouns have the same form in nominative and accusative, so 'Flüge' stays unchanged.
🗨In Conversation
Entschuldigung, wo finde ich die internationalen Flüge?
Excuse me, where can I find the international flights?
Terminal A ist für internationale Flüge.
Terminal A is for international flights.
✕Common Mistakes
Terminal A ist für internationalen Flüge.
The adjective must be in the weak accusative form; 'internationalen' would be wrong after 'für'.
Terminal A ist für die internationale Flüge.
Do not add an extra article; the preposition already governs the noun.
Terminal A sind für internationale Flüge.
Avoid using 'sind' because the subject 'Terminal A' is singular.
↔Alternatives
Terminal A ist für Auslandsflüge.
Terminal A is for overseas flights.
Terminal A ist für Flüge ins Ausland.
Terminal A is for flights abroad.
Im Terminal A gehen die internationalen Flüge.
The international flights go from Terminal A.
Cultural Tip
German airports use a very clear, formal register on signs. Letters (A, B, C…) are standard for terminal names, and the phrase 'für internationale Flüge' is typical on information boards. When speaking to staff, keep a polite tone and use 'Entschuldigung' or 'Bitte' to start the request.