Gujarati · Travel & Places

વિમાન

viman

Airplane

Beginnernoun

Definition

A flying vehicle with wings and engines.

Example

વિમાન એક કલાક મોડું છે.

The plane is an hour late.

Etymology

'વિમાન' (viman) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'विमान' (vimāna) which means 'aircraft' or 'chariot of the air', reflecting ancient Indian concepts of flying machines.

How & Where It’s Used

'વિમાન' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in transportation scenarios related to air travel in Gujarat.

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