аэропо́рт
aeropórtmasculine
The English word airport is аэропо́рт (aeropórt) in Russian. Wiktionary also lists аэродро́м (aerodróm) and аэровокза́л (aerovokzál).
Meaning: place designated for airplanes (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| аэропо́рт | aeropórt | masculine |
| аэродро́м | aerodróm | masculine |
| аэровокза́л | aerovokzál | masculine |
The term refers to a place designated for airplanes.
What does it mean word for word?
The word аэропо́рт is a direct loanword where аэро- means air and -порт means port.
Which one should you use?
While аэропо́рт refers to the entire airport complex, аэровокза́л is a more technical term specifically referring to the passenger terminal building.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun аэропо́рт changes its ending to –а in the genitive case to express possession, such as in the phrase аэропо́рта, meaning 'of the airport'.
How do you pronounce it?
aeropórt
Did you know?
- The word аэровокза́л uses the root вокза́л, which is the same word used for a major railway station, implying a structural similarity to train travel.
- While аэропо́рт is the general term, Russians use аэродро́м specifically for smaller airfields or military strips that lack the full infrastructure of a commercial hub.
- While аэропо́рт is the standard term, Russians often use the prefix авиа- as a shorthand in many other compound words related to flying.
Examples in context
- Пожалуйста, как мне добраться до аэропорта?Please, how do I get to the airport?
- Наш аэропо́рт очень большой.Nash aeroport ochen' bol'shoy.Our airport is very large.
- Где находится ближайший аэропо́рт?Gde nakhoditsya blizhayshiy aeroport?Where is the nearest airport?
- Я еду в аэропо́рт на такси.Ya edu v aeroport na taksi.I am going to the airport by taxi.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Olga are discussing their travel plans.
- Дмитрий DmitryОльга, когда мы приедем в аэропо́рт?Olga, kogda my priyedem v aeroport?Olga, when will we arrive at the airport?
- Ольга OlgaМы будем там через час.My budem tam cherez chas.We will be there in an hour.
- Дмитрий DmitryНадеюсь, в аэропо́рте не будет очередей.Nadeyus, v aeroporte ne budet ocheredey.I hope there won't be lines at the airport.
- Ольга OlgaДумаю, всё пройдёт быстро.Dumayu, vsyo proydyot bystro.I think everything will go quickly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “airport” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
