coastal [noun]

Alama ya upepo

Maana (Definition)

A traditional maritime flag or wooden vane set on high masts to indicate monsoonal wind changes.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

weather vane / wind direction indicator

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ishara ya upepo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Bajuni

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nahodha alitazama alama ya upepo kabla ya kulinganisha tanga."

Translation: The captain observed the weather vane before setting the sail.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ishara ya mvua kielekezo