coastal [noun]

Aji

Maana (Definition)

The rising oceanic water level moving toward the shoreline during tidal cycles.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

incoming flood tide / high tide surge

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

maji kujaa baharini

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bajuni Maritime Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wavuvi walisubiri aji ili wavukishe mashua."

Translation: Fishermen waited for the flood tide to float their boats.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

maji kujaa bamvua