Bengali · Travel & Places
বিমান
biman
Airplane
Beginnernoun
Definition
A flying vehicle with wings and engines.
Example
বিমান এক ঘণ্টা দেরিতে।
The plane is an hour late.
Etymology
'বিমান' (biman) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'विमान' (vimāna), historically referring to a mythical aerial vehicle, now used for airplanes.
How & Where It’s Used
'বিমান' (biman) is used mainly in formal contexts relating to aviation and travel, appearing in newspapers and travel literature.