coastal [verb]

Denga

Maana (Definition)

To slice and trim old or overgrown fronds from tall coconut palm trees safely.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

prune coconut palm fronds expertly

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

denga

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mgema alidenga mnazi ili kuzuia nazi kumpiga mtu."

Translation: The palm tapper trimmed the coconut tree fronds to prevent falling coconuts from hitting anyone.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Kukata kamba Safisha jina