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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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