coastal [noun]

Epasi wa bahari

Maana (Definition)

An experienced, highly skilled coastal navigator proficient in reading sea currents.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

veteran dhow navigator

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

epasi wa bahari

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Epasi wa bahari aliongoza jahazi salama kupitia dhoruba."

Translation: The veteran sea navigator guided the dhow safely through the storm.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Dau linaloenda mrama halikosi nahodha mbovu baharia hodari