coastal [verb]

Dedeti

Maana (Definition)

To take slow, hesitant, tottering steps, characteristic of toddlers or recovering patients.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

totter like a learning child

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dedeti

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mtoto alianza kudedeti sebuleni baada ya kutimiza mwaka mmoja."

Translation: The child started tottering in the living room after turning one year old.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tembea nyanyuka Sota ya mtaa