Beste
BEH-steh /ˈbɛ.stɛ/
"Beste" is Sheng for best friend (also: close friend).
Meaning
- noun best friend, close friend. A very close friend.
Examples
- Huyu ni beste yangu tangu primo. This is my best friend since primary school.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From 'best friend'.
How it was made: Shortened words.
Questions about Beste
What does Beste mean in Sheng?
"Beste" is Sheng for best friend (also: close friend). A very close friend.
How do you use Beste in a sentence?
"Huyu ni beste yangu tangu primo." means "This is my best friend since primary school."
How do you pronounce Beste?
Say it BEH-steh (/ˈbɛ.stɛ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Beste come from?
From 'best friend'.
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