coastal [noun]

Dhubat

Maana (Definition)

A military officer or commander appointed to head garrison troops along coastal fortresses.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

military commander / garrison officer

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

afande wa kale / dhubat

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Dhubat wa ngome aliamuru askari kulinda milango ya mji."

Translation: The fortress commander ordered soldiers to guard the city gates.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Hatia ya dhamiri kamanda Afande