coastal [noun]

Babu wa bahari

Maana (Definition)

A revered elderly captain who possesses deep knowledge of sea tides and monsoon winds.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

veteran sea captain / ocean sage

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mzee wa bahari

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Babu wa bahari alijua wakati wa dhoruba kutokea."

Translation: The veteran sea captain knew when storms would strike.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):