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coastal [noun]

Dafi

Maana (Definition)

A shallow frame drum played during Maulidi celebrations along the coast.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional coastal tambourine

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dafi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic-Coastal origin
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wanaume walipiga dafi wakati wa kasida."

Translation: Men beat the tambourines during the religious chants.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
TariNgomani
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