Indonesian · Travel & Places
pesawat
Airplane
Beginnernoun
Definition
A flying vehicle; essential for island-hopping in Indonesia.
Example
Pesawat terlambat satu jam.
The plane is delayed by an hour.
Etymology
'Pesawat' is derived from the Malay word meaning aircraft, which has roots in the combination of 'pesa', meaning fast or brisk, and 'wat', signifying form or shape.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pesawat' is used in formal contexts related to aviation and travel, both spoken and written. It has a standard meaning across Indonesia with little regional variation.