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coastal [noun]

Bagham

Maana (Definition)

Describing someone easily misled due to lack of exposure or sharpness.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

simpleton / gullible person / naive individual

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fala

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'bagham' via Coastal Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usimdanganye huyo bagham wa kijijini."

Translation: Do not deceive that simpleton from the village.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Fumbo mfumbie mjinga mwerevu huligumbuaFala
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