coastal [noun]

Damba la pwani

Maana (Definition)

The wetland marine ecosystem formed by mangrove swamps along tidal estuaries.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal mangrove ecosystem

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mtaa wa mikoko

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Marine

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Damba la pwani linalinda pwani dhidi ya mmomonyoko wa udongo."

Translation: The coastal mangrove ecosystem protects the coastline against soil erosion.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Endo la mikoko Bahari Pwani