coastal [noun]

Dabwa

Maana (Definition)

A traditional carved coconut shell or wooden container used to measure and pour coconut oil.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

carved wooden oil scoop

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dabwa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bibi alitumia dabwa kukinga mafuta ya mnazi jikoni."

Translation: Grandmother used a carved wooden scoop to fetch coconut oil in the kitchen.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Mkopo wa damu Chombo cha tanga kibuyu