Swahili · Travel & Places
uwanja wa ndege
Airport
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A place where airplanes take off and land, literally field of planes.
Example
Tunafika uwanja wa ndege saa tisa.
We arrive at the airport at the ninth hour.
Etymology
'Uwanja wa ndege' translates as 'field of planes', where 'uwanja' means field and 'ndege' means airplane or bird, showcasing modern transport terminology in Swahili.
How & Where It’s Used
'Uwanja wa ndege' is primarily used in formal contexts, such as in travel or transport discussions. It is recognized in spoken language and formal written contexts.