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coastal [noun]

Abjadiia

Maana (Definition)

The classical Arabic-Swahili alphabet script used in traditional coastal education.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional alphabet manuscript / madrassa primer

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kitabu cha alifu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'abjadiyyah'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Watoto walijifunza abjadiia chuoni."

Translation: Children learned the traditional script primer at the madrassa.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ChuoAngalifu
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