אוטובוס
otobus
The English word "bus" is translated into Hebrew as אוטובוס (otobus).
Meaning: vehicle (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of אוטובוס is אוטובוסים (buses).
How do you pronounce it?
otobus
Did you know?
- The Hebrew word אוטובוס comes from a portmanteau coined in Paris in 1907, combining the words 'omnibus' and 'automobile'.
- The diminutive form אוטובוסית is often used to describe a small minibus or a shuttle, adding a sense of smallness to the original word.
- In Hebrew, you do not usually say you are 'riding' אוטובוס, but rather that you are 'traveling by' it.
Examples in context
- טום הוא נהג אוטובוס.Tom is a bus driver.This sentence uses אוטובוס to identify a driver's profession.Tatoeba #1396064 by Eldad, translation #1396042 by Spamster
- אוטובוס חסם את הדרך.There was a bus in the way.This sentence uses אוטובוס to describe an obstruction in the road.Tatoeba #4672953 by fekundulo, translation #35435 by CM
- זה אוטובוס של פיירמונט.It's the Fairmont bus.This sentence uses אוטובוס to identify a bus belonging to a specific entity.Tatoeba #6014064 by fekundulo, translation #34396 by AlanF_US
- האוטובוס הגיע לתחנה. אני אצלצל אליך כשאגיע.The bus arrived at the station. I'll call you when I get there.
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Example conversation
Noa and Daniel are waiting at a stop.
- נועה Noaמתי מגיע האוטובוס?Matay magia ha-otobus?When is the bus arriving?
- דניאל Danielהוא אמור להגיע בעוד שתי דקות.Hu amur le-hagia be-od shtei dakot.It is supposed to arrive in two minutes.
- נועה Noaזה אוטובוס של קו 12?Ze otobus shel kav shtaim-esre?Is this a line 12 bus?
- דניאל Danielכן, זה האוטובוס שלנו.Ken, ze ha-otobus shelanu.Yes, this is our bus.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אוטובוס, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
