coastal [noun]

Farisi wa mashua

Maana (Definition)

A highly skilled shipwright or captain renowned for building and navigating traditional dhows.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

master dhow builder / nautical expert

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fundi wa mashua / farisi

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mzee yule ni farisi wa mashua aliyetengeneza majahazi mengi."

Translation: That elder is a master dhow builder who crafted many sea vessels.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

fundi mkuu nahodha stadi