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"Airport" in Hindi: हवाई अड्डा
हवाई अड्डाhavaai adda
Note: everyday: एयरपोर्ट (eyarport)
हवाई अड्डा (havaai adda) means airport, and it is masculine. In daily speech many people just say एयरपोर्ट (eyarport). Both work for taxis, signs, and meeting points.
Telling a driver
हवाई अड्डा जाना है, टर्मिनल टू।havaai adda jaana hai, terminal two.
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How to pronounce हवाई अड्डा
Say it
hu-VAA-i UD-daa
/ɦəʋɑːiː əɖɖɑː/
Havaai is hu-VAA-i with a long vaa. Adda is UD-daa with a retroflex dd. Together: hu-VAA-i UD-daa. Eyarport follows English airport closely.
"Airport" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| हवाई अड्डाhavaai adda | airport The full Hindi term on formal signs and news. | The full Hindi term on formal signs and news. |
| एयरपोर्टeyarport | airport The everyday spoken word in cities. | The everyday spoken word in cities. |
| घरेलू हवाई अड्डाgharelu havaai adda | domestic airport For domestic terminals. | For domestic terminals. |
| अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डाantarrashtriya havaai adda | international airport Formal label for international terminals. | Formal label for international terminals. |
How to use हवाई अड्डा in real life
- 1Telling a driver
हवाई अड्डा जाना है, टर्मिनल टू।
havaai adda jaana hai, terminal two.
I need to go to the airport, terminal two.
Terminal numbers often stay in English.
- 2Meeting a friend
मैं हवाई अड्डे के गेट पर हूँ।
main havaai adde ke get par hoon.
I'm at the airport gate.
Havaai adde is the oblique form before ke.
- 3Checking plans
आपका हवाई अड्डा कितनी दूर है?
aapka havaai adda kitni door hai?
How far is your airport?
Useful when comparing city airports.
Mistakes English speakers make with हवाई अड्डा
Incorrect: Plane station for airport
Correct: Havaai adda / eyarport
Train stations are station or steshan. Airports need havaai adda or eyarport.
Incorrect: Meri havaai adda door hai.
Correct: Mera havaai adda door hai.
Havaai adda is masculine: mera.
Good to know
Big city airports may have separate domestic and international terminals with long walks. Prepaid taxis and app cabs are common. Keep your terminal number ready in English numbers.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Confirming a pickup outside arrivals
ChatPal
आप किस हवाई अड्डे पर हैं?
aap kis havaai adde par hain?
Which airport are you at?
You
मैं इंटरनेशनल हवाई अड्डे पर हूँ।
main international havaai adde par hoon.
I'm at the international airport.
ChatPal
ठीक है, मैं हवाई अड्डे के बाहर खड़ा हूँ।
theek hai, main havaai adde ke baahar khada hoon.
Okay, I'm standing outside the airport.
You
पाँच मिनट में हवाई अड्डे से निकलता हूँ।
paanch minute mein havaai adde se nikalta hoon.
I'll come out of the airport in five minutes.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Airport" in Hindi
Should I say havaai adda or eyarport?
Both are fine. Eyarport is more common in casual speech; havaai adda appears on signs.
Is it masculine?
Yes. Say bada havaai adda and adda door hai.
How do I say domestic airport?
Say gharelu havaai adda or domestic eyarport.
How do I ask for the airport in a cab?
Say havaai adda chaliye or eyarport jaana hai.
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