Telugu · Travel & Places
విమానం
vimanam
Airplane
Beginnernoun
Definition
A flying vehicle with wings and engines.
Example
విమానం గంట ఆలస్యం.
The plane is an hour late.
Etymology
The word 'విమానం' (vimanam) is derived from the Sanskrit term 'विमान' (vimāna), which originally referred to a mythical flying palatial structure. Over time, the term evolved to mean 'airplane' in modern usage.
How & Where It’s Used
In contemporary Telugu, 'విమానం' is used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily in written and spoken language. It is commonly understood across all regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.