pasi

How to say it

Meaning

A kick or throw of the ball to a teammate; also a paper that allows someone to enter or travel, and the flat iron used to press clothes.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in plural, from English pass. Kupiga pasi means to iron clothes and pasi ndefu is a long pass. The old word pasi, or pasipo, meaning without, is a different word.

Examples

• Kiungo alitoa pasi nzuri kwa mshambuliaji.The midfielder gave a good pass to the striker.
• Nilipiga pasi shati langu kabla ya kwenda kazini.I ironed my shirt before going to work.
• Wageni wote wanahitaji pasi ya kuingia jengoni.All visitors need a pass to enter the building.