coastal [noun]

Abura ya nazi

Maana (Definition)

The light frothy cream layer that forms atop freshly squeezed coconut milk.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coconut milk froth / coconut foam

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

povu la nazi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama alitoa abura ya nazi kabla ya kupika samaki."

Translation: Mother skimmed the coconut milk froth before cooking the fish.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Engua povu Avunjae nazi hutoa tui