Swahili
beteri
be-TE-ri
How to say it
Swahilibeteribe-TE-risoon
Englishbatterysoon
Frenchbatterie, pilesoon
Meaning
a battery, such as one used in a flashlight or radio (a loanword, variant of betri).
Good to know
see betri
Examples
- Beteri ya tochi imeisha.The flashlight battery has died.
- Nunua beteri mpya ya redio.Buy a new battery for the radio.
- Simu yangu ina beteri dhaifu.My phone has a weak battery.
- Weka beteri sahihi kwenye saa.Put the correct battery in the clock.
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