coastal [noun]

Elabu ya jioni

Maana (Definition)

The daily late-afternoon social gathering of elders on stone verandas to converse and share news.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

evening gathering on porch bench

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

elabu ya jioni

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wazee walikutana kwenye elabu ya jioni kujadili mambo ya mtaa."

Translation: Elders met at the evening porch gathering to discuss estate matters.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Baraza kikao Utamaduni