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coastal [noun]

Dau

Maana (Definition)

A traditional wooden sailing vessel with lateen sails used along the East African coast for fishing and trade.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional dhow / small wooden sailing boat

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dau / jahazi

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

"Wavua samaki walipakia nyavu zao kwenye dau kabla ya kuingia baharini."

Translation: Fishermen loaded their nets onto the dhow before setting sail into the ocean.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
JahaziMashuaChombo cha tanga
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