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coastal [noun]

Aimani

Maana (Definition)

Maritime navigational term for the right side of a sailing ship facing forward.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

starboard side / right-hand direction

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mkono wa kulia

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

"Nahodha aligeuza jahazi kuelekea aimani."

Translation: The captain steered the dhow toward the starboard side.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Akikulia ngozi huwezi kuisukaUpande
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