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coastal [noun]

Fafi

Maana (Definition)

A traditional coastal game of hide-and-seek played by children in Swahili alleys.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal hide-and-seek children's game

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fafi

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

"Watoto walicheza fafi mtaani jioni ikifika."

Translation: Children played hide-and-seek in the street when evening came.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Esa mchezofikichoBurudani
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