Vietnamese · Travel & Places
máy bay
Airplane
Beginnernoun
Definition
A flying vehicle, literally flying machine.
Example
Máy bay bị trễ một tiếng.
The plane is delayed by an hour.
Etymology
Máy bay, meaning 'airplane', combines 'máy' (machine) and 'bay' (to fly), directly describing the function of the vehicle.
How & Where It’s Used
Máy bay is a formal term used in both written and spoken contexts, prevalent in travel and aviation discussions throughout Vietnam.