coastal [noun]

Ilm el-bahar

Maana (Definition)

Traditional body of astronomical and wave navigation knowledge used by coastal dhow captains.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

maritime navigation science / sea wisdom

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

elimu ya bahari

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Arabic Maritime

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nahodha wa zamani alikuwa na ilm el-bahar ya hali ya juu."

Translation: The old captain possessed advanced traditional maritime navigation science.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

elimu ya bahari