Indonesian · Travel & Places
bandara
Airport
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where airplanes take off and land.
Example
Kami tiba di bandara jam tiga.
We arrive at the airport at three.
Etymology
'Bandara' comes from the Javanese word 'bandara', itself derived from 'bandar', meaning port or harbor, adapted to refer specifically to an airport in Indonesian.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bandara' is used in formal contexts, especially in transportation and travel discussions. It is recognized universally in Indonesia and is commonly used in written language.