coastal [verb]

Erea upeponi

Maana (Definition)

To glide across ocean waves on a sailing dhow propelled by a steady tailwind.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

sail smoothly before sea breeze

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

erea upeponi

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Dau lilierea upeponi likielekea bandari ya Malindi."

Translation: The dhow sailed smoothly before the breeze heading to Malindi port.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Erea Elea Tembea