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swahili [noun]

Boti

Maana (Definition)

A small to medium vessel propelled by oars, sails, or an engine.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

watercraft / power boat / ferry

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

boti

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): English loan 'boat'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tulipanda boti ya kasi kuvuka bahari."

Translation: We boarded a speedboat to cross the sea.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Chombo cha tangaMashua
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