benchi

How to say it

Meaning

A long seat for several people; in football, the seat for substitutes and coaches, and so the coaching staff itself.

Good to know

Ji/ma class noun from English: plural mabenchi. Benchi la ufundi is the technical bench, the coaches; kukaa benchi means to sit on the bench, not being picked to play.

Examples

• Tulikaa kwenye benchi tukisubiri basi.We sat on the bench waiting for the bus.
• Mshambuliaji huyo alianzia benchi katika mechi ya jana.That striker started on the bench in yesterday's match.
• Benchi la ufundi limeridhika na kiwango cha wachezaji.The coaching staff is satisfied with the players' form.