besi
BEH-see
How to say it
SwahilibesiBEH-see
Englishbass (guitar); bass (sound)
Frenchbasse, guitare basse
Meaning
The bass guitar, or the deep low part of music played on it.
Good to know
N class noun, the same in singular and plural. A bass player is mpiga besi.
Examples
- Kaka yangu anapiga besi katika bendi ya kanisa.My brother plays bass in the church band.
- Besi ya wimbo huu ni nzito sana.The bass of this song is very heavy.
- Bendi ilihitaji mpiga besi mpya.The band needed a new bass player.
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