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coastal [noun]

Fifi ya usiku

Maana (Definition)

The heavy, calm darkness of midnight along tranquil ocean shores.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

deep midnight coastal gloom

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fifi ya usiku

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

"Dau lilisafiri kimya kimya kwenye fifi ya usiku."

Translation: The dhow sailed quietly in the deep midnight coastal gloom.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
GizaUsikuFifi
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