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swahili [noun]

Barabara

Maana (Definition)

A wide public thoroughfare for vehicular traffic; also used as adv for 'perfectly'.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

paved highway / road

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

barabara

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Persian loanword
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Gari linatembea kwenye barabara kuu."

Translation: The car is driving on the main highway.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
MwananchiBaki njia kuu
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