Hebrew · Travel & Places

אוטובוס

otobus

Bus

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

A large road vehicle that carries many passengers.

Example

אני נוסע לעבודה באוטובוס.

I take the bus to work.

Etymology

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.

How & Where It’s Used

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.

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