coastal [noun]

Fadhi

Maana (Definition)

A shallow sandy ridge or flat exposed in lagoons during low tide where dhows rest.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

exposed sandbar at low tide / tidal mudflat

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fungu la mchanga / fadhi

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Jahazi lilitua kwenye fadhi ikisubiri maji kujaa."

Translation: The dhow rested on the exposed sandbar waiting for high tide.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Fungu mwamba wa mchanga