Hindi · Travel & Places
हवाई जहाज़
hawai jahaz
Airplane
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A flying vehicle with wings and engines.
Example
हवाई जहाज़ बादलों के ऊपर उड़ता है।
The airplane flies above the clouds.
Etymology
'हवाई जहाज़' (hawai jahaz) comprises 'हवाई' (air) from Arabic and 'जहाज़' (ship) from Persian, meaning airship. This term exemplifies the fusion of languages as aviation emerged in the 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'हवाई जहाज़' is mainly used in formal contexts related to aviation or travel. It is recognized in both spoken and written forms across Hindi-speaking regions.