Bus
Definition
An alternative or archaic spelling variant of 'autobuz'; a large road vehicle with its own propulsion, arranged with numerous seats for passengers, used for public transit on fixed routes.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Bus
- Autobus
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun with standard plural structural modifications. |
| Formation | Direct etymological borrowing from French 'autobus', blending 'auto-' (self) with 'omnibus' (for all). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.u.to.ˈbus] |
| Source | Lexicon of Transit History and Etymological Developments |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În documentele vechi ale regiei de transport urban, vehiculul era înregistrat sub denumirea oficială de autobus.
EN: In the old documents of the urban transport authority, the vehicle was registered under the official name of autobus.
RO: Un vechi autobus interbelic a fost complet restaurat și expus în cadrul muzeului tehnic al orașului.
EN: An old interwar autobus was completely restored and displayed within the city's technical museum.
RO: Călătorii așteptau sosirea acelui autobus pe peronul gării, adăpostindu-se de ploaia torențială.
EN: The travelers were waiting for the arrival of that autobus on the station platform, sheltering from the pouring rain.
Idioms & Phrases
Stație de autobus / Bus stop / autobus station
RO: Loc special amenajat și semnalizat pe marginea unei șosele, unde vehiculul oprește regulat pentru urcarea și coborârea călătorilor.
EN: A specially arranged and signed place on the side of a road where the vehicle regularly stops for passengers to board and alight.
Linie de autobus / Bus route / autobus line
RO: Traseu fix stabilit de autoritățile locale pe care circulă vehiculele de transport public conform unui orar prestabilit.
EN: A fixed route established by local authorities on which public transit vehicles run according to a predetermined timetable.
Autobus etajat / Double-decker bus / double-deck autobus
RO: Vehicul de transport public prevăzut cu două punți suprapuse pentru pasageri, utilizat frecvent în circuitele turistice.
EN: A public transport vehicle fitted with two superimposed decks for passengers, frequently used in sightseeing tours.
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