Vietnamese · Travel & Places
sân bay
Airport
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where airplanes take off and land.
Example
Chúng tôi đến sân bay lúc ba giờ.
We arrive at the airport at three.
Etymology
Sân bay, meaning 'airport', consists of 'sân' (yard, field) and 'bay' (to fly), directly referencing the purpose and function of the structure.
How & Where It’s Used
Sân bay is a formal term used specifically in travel contexts, both in spoken and written language, applicable across all regions of Vietnam.