Swahili
utari
oo-TAH-ree
How to say it
Swahiliutarioo-TAH-reesoon
Englishstringsoon
Frenchcordesoon
Meaning
a string, such as that of a musical instrument, or a cord/rope.
Good to know
string (of a musical instrument); cord, rope. utarishi 599 utende utarishi sing, position (duties, pay, etc.) of a messenger/postman; courier service
Examples
- Utari wa gitaa ulikatika wakati wa tamasha.The guitar string broke during the concert.
- Fundi alibadilisha utari wa zeze.The craftsman replaced the fiddle's string.
- Je, utari huu unatosha kunyoosha kamba?Is this cord enough to stretch the rope?
- Alifunga mzigo kwa utari mzito.He tied the load with a heavy cord.
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