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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