Hebrew · Travel & Places
otobus
Bus
A large road vehicle that carries many passengers.
אני נוסע לעבודה באוטובוס.
I take the bus to work.
The word 'אוטובוס' (otobus) is derived from the French term 'autobus', which was created in the early 19th century. This term originally combined 'auto', from 'automobile', and 'bus', from 'omnibus', reflecting the vehicle's capability of transporting multiple passengers.
The term 'אוטובוס' is commonly used in both spoken and written Hebrew across Israel. It has a neutral register and is understood by all demographics, making it a standard term in everyday conversation, particularly in urban areas.