Tamil · Travel & Places
விமானம்
vimaanam
Airplane
Beginnernoun
Definition
A flying vehicle with wings and engines.
Example
விமானம் ஒரு மணி நேரம் தாமதம்.
The plane is an hour late.
Etymology
'விமானம்' (vimaanam) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'विमान' (vimaan) which means aircraft. This term has been adopted in Tamil to signify airplanes.
How & Where It’s Used
'விமானம்' (vimaanam) is predominantly used in formal contexts, especially in aviation and travel discussions. It is commonly found in written language and public signage.