coastal [noun]

Alikua

Maana (Definition)

A natural shallow saltwater creek or tidal inlet running inland from the sea.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

tidal saltwater creek / coastal inlet

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mwangaza wa bahari

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wavuvi walitia nanga vyombo vyao ndani ya alikua."

Translation: Fishermen anchored their boats inside the tidal creek.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

hori Ahadi ya mlangoni