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coastal [noun]

Duka la kaya

Maana (Definition)

A local neighborhood kiosk or village shop selling essential household goods.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

community village store

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

duka

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

"Alikwenda duka la kaya kununua chumvi na sukari."

Translation: He went to the village store to buy salt and sugar.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Fremu ya kioskiDuka
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