coastal
[noun]
Baghala ya pwani
Maana (Definition)
A massive wooden sailing vessel historically used for trans-oceanic Indian Ocean trade.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
ocean-going Swahili trade dhow
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
jahazi la Pwani
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili via Arabic
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Baghala ya pwani ilibeba viungo kwenda zanzibar."
Translation: The coastal trade dhow carried spices to Zanzibar.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):