Hindi · Travel & Places
बस
bas
Bus
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
A large road vehicle that carries many passengers.
Example
मैं रोज़ बस से दफ़्तर जाता हूँ।
I go to the office by bus every day.
Etymology
'बस' (bas) comes from the English word 'bus', which itself evolved from 'omnibus', indicating a vehicle for many passengers. The term was adopted into Hindi as public transportation developed.
How & Where It’s Used
'बस' is most commonly used in informal contexts among everyday speakers to refer to public transport. It is found in both spoken and written forms across regions.