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coastal [noun]

Batia

Maana (Definition)

An amphibious fish species capable of walking on mud mudflats in coastal mangrove forests.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

mangrove mudskipper fish

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

samaki wa tope

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

"Batia aliruka juu ya mizizi ya mkoko."

Translation: The mudskipper hopped over the mangrove roots.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
SamakiVumilia kiumbe
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