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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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