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coastal [verb]

Elesa

Maana (Definition)

A coastal Swahili dialect variant of 'eleza', meaning to clarify, elucidate, or expound upon an issue.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

explain in detail

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

elesa

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

"Mzee alielesa historia ya mji wa Lamu kwa vijana."

Translation: The elder explained the history of Lamu town in detail to the youth.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ElezaFafanua pichaAmbia
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