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):