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swahili [noun]

Dafina

Maana (Definition)

A buried or concealed treasure, valuable artifact, or hidden wealth.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

hidden treasure / buried hoard

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mali ya siri

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'dafinah'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wapelekezi waligundua dafina ya kale kwenye magofu ya mji."

Translation: Explorers discovered a buried treasure in the ancient city ruins.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
HazinaAkibaMali
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