Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Helikopter
helicopternoun
- Alternative meanings
helicopter; aircraft with a rotor; aerial vehicle that can take off and land vertically; aircraft used for transport, rescue, surveillance, or emergencies
- Pronunciation
heh-lee-KOP-ter
- Root and affixes
Modern loanword from helicóptero/helicopter, adapted as helikopter. Used in transport, news, rescue, and security contexts.
- Variants or conjugations
helicopter; helicopter; chopper; helicopter aircraft; air vehicle
- Related words and expressions
airplane; air; travel; pilot; airport; rescue; emergency
- Meaning and usage notes
Helikopter is the direct and clear form. In informal contexts, chopper may also be understood, but helikopter is more neutral.
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Miabot ang helikopter sa lugar sa aksidente.
The helicopter arrived at the accident site.
Gigamit nila ang helikopter sa rescue operation.
They used the helicopter in the rescue operation.