Awto

car; automobile; autonoun

Alternative meanings

car; automobile; auto; passenger vehicle; private vehicle

Pronunciation

OW-toh

Root and affixes

Loanword from automobile/auto, adapted as awto. Kotse is also understood as car, and sakyanan means vehicle in general.

Variants or conjugations

sakyanan; kotse; awtomobil; vehicle; car

Related words and expressions

vehicle; road; engine; driver; gasoline

Meaning and usage notes

Awto is specific for car or automobile. Sakyanan is broader: vehicle or means of transportation. In some areas, kotse is also heard.