Greek · Travel & Places
αεροπλάνο
aeropláno
Airplane
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A flying vehicle with wings and engines.
Example
Το αεροπλάνο έχει μία ώρα καθυστέρηση.
The plane is delayed by an hour.
Etymology
'αεροπλάνο' (aeropláno) is a compound word formed from 'αερό' (aeró) meaning air and 'πλάνο' (pláno) from the verb to plan or shape, developed to describe airplanes in modern Greek.
How & Where It’s Used
'αεροπλάνο' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts in Greece, across all registers, especially in travel-related discussions.