coastal [verb]

Alika matanga

Maana (Definition)

To formally notify relatives and villagers to gather for traditional funeral rites.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

convene mourning rites / announce funeral

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

alika msiba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wazee walialika matanga baada ya msiba wa mzee."

Translation: Elders convened mourning rites after the elder passed on.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

tangaza msiba omboleza