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coastal [noun]

Bangala

Maana (Definition)

A sturdy hand-woven palm container used by coastal fishermen to transport their catch.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

woven palm leaf fish basket

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kikapu cha samaki

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

"Mvuvi alibeba bangala iliyojaa kamba."

Translation: The fisherman carried a woven basket filled with prawns.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kikapuAmbaa
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