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coastal [verb]

Erea

Maana (Definition)

To drift smoothly on calm sea currents without rowing.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

float gently on calm water

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

elea

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

"Dau lilierea majini bila kutumia makasia."

Translation: The small boat drifted gently on water without using oars.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
EleaTiririka kama maji
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