indimi

Swahili

pikipiki

pi-ki-PI-ki

How to say it

Swahilipikipikipi-ki-PI-kisoon
Englishmotorcyclesoon
Frenchmotosoon

Meaning

a two-wheeled motor vehicle, a motorcycle, commonly used for transport including as taxis.

Good to know

An everyday word; pikipiki taxis are widely known as boda boda in East Africa.

Examples

  • Anaendesha pikipiki kwenda kazini.He rides a motorcycle to work.
  • Una pikipiki ngapi?How many motorcycles do you have?
  • Sitapanda pikipiki usiku.I will not ride a motorcycle at night.
  • Je, pikipiki yake imeharibika?Is his motorcycle broken?

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