motorsiklo
motorsíklo with stress marks
motorcycle
Usage Note
Motorsiklo is a very common mode of transport in the Philippines and is frequently shortened to "motor" in casual conversations. It is often used as a primary way to navigate through heavy traffic in urban areas.
Examples
" May motorsiklo si Tatay. "
Natural Translation
Dad has a motorcycle.
Literal Translation
Has motorcycle [topic-marker] Dad.
" Ang motorsiklo ay mabilis. "
Natural Translation
The motorcycle is fast.
Literal Translation
The motorcycle is fast.
" Sinakyan namin ang motorsiklo papuntang palengke dahil masyadong matrapik ang kalsada nang umagang iyon. "
Natural Translation
We rode the motorcycle to the market because the road was too congested that morning.
Literal Translation
Rode we the motorcycle going-to market because too traffic the road that morning.
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