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coastal [idiom]

Apiza udongo

Maana (Definition)

A ritual oath taking where soil is struck to signify permanent disownment.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

curse the ground / swear eternal feud

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

laani kabisa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Cultural Metaphor
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alimwapiza udongo mwanawe asiyekuwa na nidhamu."

Translation: He swore an eternal feud against his undisciplined son.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Laaniwa na jamiiTenga
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