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coastal [noun]

Abko

Maana (Definition)

Dialectal term used in the Bajuni islands for one's grandfather or patriarch.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

paternal grandfather / senior male progenitor

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

guka

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bajuni Swahili dialect
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Abko alitusimulia hadithi za kale za baharini."

Translation: Grandfather told us ancient tales of the sea.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
BabuaKikohozi cha mzee
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