Matatu- (Noun) [ ma-ta-too ] | Be the first to say something about Matatu |
| Meaning : Public transport Van Use : Kuna matatu mob kwa rotejo = There are many public service vehicles at the bus stage Period: Mid 60's Related to: Transi, Ferari, Shubaru Synonyms: Mat, Nganya, Manyanga, | |
| Area of origin : Unknown Etymology:Derived from two Swahili words "Ma" which is a word used to denote plural form of something and "Tatu" which means "three". It came into active use when the fare for these vehicles was a mere thirty cents in the late 60s. The fare was usually paid in three ten cent coins hence the use of the word "ma-tatu". | |