coastal
[noun]
Anka
Maana (Definition)
A ship's anchor used to secure vessels along the Swahili coast.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
maritime anchor
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
anka
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Portuguese/Arabic loanword
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Nahodha alitupa anka bandarini."
Translation: The captain dropped anchor at the port.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):