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coastal [noun]

Abronjiti

Maana (Definition)

A traditional coastal Swahili term for acute chest congestion or bronchitis.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

bronchial asthma / coastal chest ailment

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

homa ya kifua

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): English loan via Coastal Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alipata abronjiti wakati wa msimu wa kusi."

Translation: He suffered from bronchial illness during the southerly monsoon season.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
pumuWekea kifua
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