हवाई अड्डा
havāī aḍḍā/ɦə.ʋɑː.iː əɖ.ɖɑː/masculine
The English word "airport" is translated into Hindi as हवाई अड्डा (havāī aḍḍā). Wiktionary also lists विमानबंदर (vimānbandar) and विमानक्षेत्र (vimānakṣetra).
Meaning: place designated for airplanes (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| हवाई अड्डा | havāī aḍḍā | /ɦə.ʋɑː.iː əɖ.ɖɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| विमानबंदर | vimānbandar | ||
| विमानक्षेत्र | vimānakṣetra | /ʋɪ.mɑːn.kʂeːt̪.ɾᵊ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| विमानतल | vimāntal | /ʋɪ.mɑːn.t̪əl/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| विमान-पत्तन | vimān-pattan | masculine | |
| विमानस्थल | vimānasthal | masculine | |
| विमानाश्रय | vimānāśray | masculine |
All the provided forms refer to a place designated for airplanes, serving as a noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the term हवाई अड्डा with a postposition such as को (to) or पर (at/on), it changes to its oblique form हवाई अड्डे.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of हवाई अड्डा is /ɦə.ʋɑː.iː əɖ.ɖɑː/. It has 4 syllables.
Did you know?
- If you are looking for an airport in a very formal or old-fashioned text, you might encounter विमानबंदर, where बंदर means 'port'.
- The word विमान used in many of these terms is derived from the Sanskrit word for a celestial chariot or 'flying vehicle' used by the gods.
- In common slang, calling a place an अड्डा can imply it is a den for shady characters or illegal activities.
Examples in context
- हवाई अड्डा कहाँ पर है?Where's the airport?This sentence is useful for asking the location of the हवाई अड्डा.Tatoeba #510274 by minshirui, translation #403053 by Ramses
- हवाई अड्डा बहुत बड़ा है।havaī aḍḍā bahut baṛā hai.The airport is very big.
Example conversation
Vikas and Anjali are discussing their travel plans.
- विकास Vikasहम हवाई अड्डा कब पहुँचेंगे?Hum havai adda kab pahunchenge?When will we reach the airport?
- अंजलि Anjaliहम दस बजे तक पहुँच जाएंगे।Hum das baje tak pahunch jayenge.We will reach by ten o'clock.
- विकास Vikasक्या टैक्सी आ गई है?Kya taxi aa gayi hai?Has the taxi arrived?
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, विकास, टैक्सी बाहर खड़ी है।Haan, Vikas, taxi bahar khadi hai.Yes, Vikas, the taxi is waiting outside.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “airport” translations and entries हवाई अड्डा, विमानक्षेत्र, विमानतल, विमान-पत्तन, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
