helikopta

How to say it

Meaning

An aircraft lifted and moved by large blades turning on top, able to rise straight up and hover. It is used for rescues, by the police and the army, and in tourism.

Good to know

N class noun, plural also helikopta: helikopta ya polisi, a police helicopter; helikopta mbili, two helicopters. It flies with kuruka and lands with kutua.

Examples

• Helikopta iliwaokoa wavuvi waliokwama baharini.A helicopter rescued fishermen stranded at sea.
• Rais aliwasili kwa helikopta.The president arrived by helicopter.
• Helikopta ya jeshi ilitua uwanjani.An army helicopter landed on the field.