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matatu

matatu

English

Noun

matatu (plural matatus)

  1. (Kenya) A minivan often used as a share taxi.

Derived terms

  • matatu culture

Translations


Spanish

Noun

matatu m (plural matatus)

  1. matatu

Swahili

Etymology

Probably from -tatu (three), based on the original model having three rows of seats.

Noun

matatu (needs class)

  1. (Kenya) matatu

Synonyms

Adjective

matatu

  1. Ma class inflected form of -tatu.