swahili [noun]

Balehe ya binti

Maana (Definition)

The developmental stage of physical and social transition into young womanhood.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

female puberty / maidenhood transition

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

balehe ya msichana

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Developmental Term

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama alimfundisha binti yake maadili wakati wa balehe ya binti."

Translation: Mother taught her daughter moral values during female puberty transition.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kuvunja ungo Wimbi la mabadiliko