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coastal [noun]

Changu

Maana (Definition)

A highly sought-after red fish species caught in coastal reef waters.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal red emperor snapper fish

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

samaki changu

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

"Mama alikaanga changu wa mbavu kwa chakula cha jioni."

Translation: Mother fried a whole red snapper for dinner.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
SamakiLadha ya mchuzi ni chumvi
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