Marathi · Travel & Places
रिक्षा
riksha
Auto-rickshaw
Beginnernoun
Definition
The three-wheeler that weaves through every Maharashtrian street.
Example
रिक्षाने बाजारात जाऊ.
Let's take a rickshaw to the market.
Etymology
'रिक्षा' (riksha) is derived from the English 'rickshaw', which is a small wheeled vehicle for hire. The term has been adopted into Marathi since the late 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
In informal settings, 'रिक्षा' is frequently used in daily conversations to refer to auto-rickshaws in both spoken and written Marathi. It is prominent in urban regions.