indimi

Kirundi

amapikipiki

Word parts: ama-pikipiki

ah-mah-pee-kee-PEE-kee

How to say it

Kirundiamapikipikiah-mah-pee-kee-PEE-keesoon
Englishmotorcyclessoon
Frenchmotossoon

Meaning

two-wheeled motor vehicles; motorcycles.

Good to know

plural of ipikipiki (ama- class); the singular is in the i- class.

Examples

  • Amapikipiki menshi araboneka mu gisagara ubu.Many motorcycles are found in the city now.
  • Ese amapikipiki yose afise uruhusha rwo gutwara?Do all the motorcycles have permits to operate?
  • Abatwara amapikipiki bamwe ntibambara ivyuma vy'umutekano.Some motorcycle drivers do not wear safety helmets.
  • Ubuyobozi buzooshiraho amategeko mashasha ku matwara y'amapikipiki.The administration will put new rules on motorcycle transport.

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