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coastal [verb]

Chesa

Maana (Definition)

Dialectal variant of 'cheza', specifically referring to traditional coastal dances.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dance traditional coastal rhythm

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chesa

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

"Wanakijiji walichesa ngoma ya vugo usiku kucha."

Translation: Villagers danced the vugo drum dance all night long.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Chezatumbuiza
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