Swahili
baiskeli
ba-i-SKE-li
How to say it
Swahilibaiskeliba-i-SKE-lisoon
Englishbicyclesoon
Frenchvélosoon
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedals, a bicycle.
Good to know
a common loanword; also spelled baisikeli.
Examples
- Ninaendesha baiskeli kwenda kazini.I ride a bicycle to work.
- Mtoto wangu amejifunza kuendesha baiskeli.My child has learned to ride a bicycle.
- Baiskeli yangu ina tairi bapa.My bicycle has a flat tire.
- Je, unaweza kuniazima baiskeli yako?Can you lend me your bicycle?
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