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coastal [noun]

Aghia

Maana (Definition)

A beacon or light signal used by sailors to navigate reef channels at night.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

maritime navigation light / coastal beacon

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tahadhari ya bahari

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Arabic-Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Aghia ya bandarini ilisaidia jahazi kuingia salama."

Translation: The coastal beacon helped the dhow enter safely.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Nurumnara
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