traysikel
traysíkel with stress marks
tricycle
Usage Note
Traysikel is adapted from English 'tricycle' and refers specifically to a motorcycle with an attached sidecar used as a common mode of public transportation in Philippine towns and barangays. It is the primary last-mile transport connecting communities to jeepney and bus routes.
Examples
" Sumakay tayo ng traysikel. "
Natural Translation
Let's ride a tricycle.
Literal Translation
Ride we of tricycle.
" Sumakay kami ng traysikel pauwi. "
Natural Translation
We rode a tricycle going home.
Literal Translation
Rode we of tricycle going home.
" Kapag malayo ang bahay mula sa terminal ng jeep ay mas mabilis sumakay ng traysikel para makarating agad. "
Natural Translation
When the house is far from the jeepney terminal, it is faster to ride a tricycle to arrive quickly.
Literal Translation
When far the house from at terminal of jeep more fast ride of tricycle to arrive immediately.
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