kaki lima

Indonesian

Etymology

Inherited from Malay kaki lima, from kaki (foot) +‎ lima (five).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈkaki ˈlima]

Noun

kaki lima (plural kaki-kaki lima)

  1. (architecture) arcade: a covered passage, usually with shops on both sides
    Synonym: arkade
  2. sidewalk (US), pavement (UK), footpath (Australia)
    Synonym: trotoar

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