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coastal [interjection]

Alawatu

Maana (Definition)

An expression of surprise, regret, or sympathy spoken in Coastal Swahili.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

goodness gracious / my word

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ala

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

"Alawatu! Mbona mambo haya yakatokea?"

Translation: Goodness gracious! Why did these things happen?

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kalamuiyena
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