Filipino · Travel & Places
traysikel
Tricycle
Beginnernoun
Definition
A motorbike with a sidecar, the neighborhood taxi of the Philippines.
Example
Sumakay kami ng traysikel pauwi.
We took a tricycle home.
Etymology
The word 'traysikel' is derived from the English word 'tricycle', modified to fit phonetic patterns in Tagalog. It has been used since the introduction of the motorized version in the mid-20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Traysikel' is commonly used in informal spoken language, especially in rural and suburban areas where this form of public transport is prevalent.