Turkish · Travel & Places
Otobüs
Bus
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large motor vehicle for public transport.
Example
Otobüs durağı nerede?
Where is the bus stop?
Etymology
The term 'otobüs' originates from the French 'autobus', which means 'for all', representing the concept of communal public transportation introduced in Turkey in the early 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in both spoken and written forms, 'otobüs' appears in casual conversations and in formal transport documentation across Turkey.