coastal
[noun]
Bakatika
Maana (Definition)
A large coastal stingray species marked with white spots, active along coral lagoons.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
spotted eagle ray
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
taa wa spotted
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili (Aetobatus narinari)
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Mvuvi aliona bakatika akiogelea karibu na miamba."
Translation: The fisherman saw a spotted eagle ray swimming near the reefs.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):