coastal [phrase]

Fia majini

Maana (Definition)

A poignant coastal expression honoring sailors or fishermen who lose their lives at sea.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

perish at sea while venturing

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fia majini

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mababu zetu wengi walifia majini wakitafuta riziki."

Translation: Many of our ancestors perished at sea while seeking their daily sustenance.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tamaa mbele mauti nyuma Bahari Mvuvi