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swahili [noun]

Chanzi

Maana (Definition)

The primary geographic spring source where a river or stream originates.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

pristine freshwater headspring / river origin point

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mwanzo wa mto

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu origin
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mto Tana una chanzi chake milimani."

Translation: River Tana has its freshwater headspring in the mountains.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ChemchemiMwanzo wa busara
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