How do you use Jeepneys in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, plus the exact meaning.
Jeepneys meaning
plural of jeepney
Using Jeepneys
- The main meaning on this page is: plural of jeepney
- In the example corpus, jeepneys often appears in combinations such as: traditional jeepneys, jeepneys have, utility jeepneys.
Context around Jeepneys
- Average sentence length in these examples: 19.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 8 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 16 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Jeepneys
- In this selection, "jeepneys" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 19.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, traditional, utility, electric, guides, especially and today stand out and add context to how "jeepneys" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 058 traditional jeepneys have yet and expensive modern jeepneys. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "jeepneys" sits close to words such as aaj, abn and aboriginals, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with jeepneys
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The sheer number of cars and motorcycles and jeepneys. (9 words)
The largest manufacturer of vintage-style army jeepneys is MD Juan. (11 words)
In Metro Manila, 31,058 traditional jeepneys have yet to be consolidated. (12 words)
This time, the jeepneys (especially in Metro Manila) will not be viewed as a smog machine that spews deadly fumes and poses as a safety hazard to people on the streets. (31 words)
Bacolod’s Chinese partner also launched China-made electric jeepneys in the city, where its subsidiary, Chinese-Korean vehicle company e-Future Motors Philippines, Inc., had set up its headquarters. (30 words)
Over the years, Jeepneys have become the most ubiquitous symbol of the modern Philippines, even as they have been decorated in more elaborate and flamboyant styles by their owners. (29 words)
Example sentences (16)
In Metro Manila, 31,058 traditional jeepneys have yet to be consolidated.
One driver said: “If they phase out jeepneys, many will lose their livelihood and starve.
This is in protest of the approaching deadline for the consolidation of traditional public utility jeepneys on December 31.
Bacolod’s Chinese partner also launched China-made electric jeepneys in the city, where its subsidiary, Chinese-Korean vehicle company e-Future Motors Philippines, Inc., had set up its headquarters.
During the hearing, several complaints of jeepney drivers and operators were heard, including the expensive modern jeepneys.
In this photo taken on April 5, 2024, a ‘barker’ (C), a person who calls passengers to ride jeepneys, guides drivers along a street in Manila.
The board, in a statement on Thursday, reminded the consolidated jeepneys and other PUVs to display their franchise documents on their dashboard or windshields to avoid apprehension.
The government is allowing some routes for Jeepneys to be opened to help public transportation as the government slowly eases the coronavirus lockdown.
The sheer number of cars and motorcycles and jeepneys.
This time, the jeepneys (especially in Metro Manila) will not be viewed as a smog machine that spews deadly fumes and poses as a safety hazard to people on the streets.
Another manufacturer, PBJ Motors, manufactured jeepneys in Pampanga using techniques derived from Sarao Motors.
Jeepneys were built from Jeeps by lengthening and widening the rear "tub" of the vehicle, allowing them to carry more passengers.
Most Jeepneys today are scratch-built by local manufacturers, using different powertrains.
Over the years, Jeepneys have become the most ubiquitous symbol of the modern Philippines, even as they have been decorated in more elaborate and flamboyant styles by their owners.
The first Jeepneys were military-surplus MBs and GPWs, left behind in the war-ravaged country following World War II and Filipino independence.
The largest manufacturer of vintage-style army jeepneys is MD Juan.
Common combinations with jeepneys
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: