coastal [noun]

Fania ya chombo

Maana (Definition)

The upright structural post at the stern of a dhow, often decorated with floral wood carvings.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

carved stern post of dhow

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fania ya chombo

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fania ya chombo ilipambwa kwa nakshi za mbao."

Translation: The carved stern post of the vessel was decorated with wooden patterns.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Pambo Jahazi Kikombao ndicho kilichomo