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swahili [noun]

Bukini

Maana (Definition)

Traditional Swahili name for Madagascar; also refers to a species of wild goose.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Madagascar island / wild goose

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

Bukini

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Historical Swahili Geographical Name
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wafanyabiashara wa zamani walisafiri hadi Bukini."

Translation: Ancient merchants sailed all the way to Madagascar.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
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