Ala Meaning in English
word
ˈæɫə/, /ˈeɪɫə
AL-uh or AY-luh
ɐlˈæ
uh-LA
Definition
A thin, flat part used for flying by birds, insects, or aircraft; also the section or part of a building or organization that is separate from the main part.
Usage & Nuances
Common for birds and insects, also for airplanes (‘the plane’s wing’). In buildings, ‘wing’ means a section like ‘the east wing’ of a hospital. In sports, 'wing' refers to a player on the side. Not to be confused with 'arm' (body part) or 'fin' (fish).
Spanish: ala (ala de ave, anatómicamente) - ala (de edificio)Portuguese (BR): asa (de ave, anatomia) - ala (de edifício)Portuguese (PT): asa (de ave, anatomia) - ala (de edifício)Chinese (Simplified): 翅膀 - （建筑的）侧楼Chinese (Traditional): 翅膀 - （建築的）側樓Hindi: पंख (पक्षी का) - भवन का विंग (भाग)Arabic: جناح (طائر) - جناح (مبنى)Bengali: ডানা - শাখা (ভবনের)Russian: крылоJapanese: 翼Vietnamese: cánhKorean: 날개Turkish: kanatUrdu: پرIndonesian: sayap
Example Sentences
A bird uses its wings to fly.
basic
The hospital has a new wing for children.
basic
The airplane has two large wings.
basic
She broke her wing and couldn't fly for weeks.
natural
Our classroom is in the north wing of the building.
natural
Fans cheered as he raced down the right wing of the field.
natural