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coastal [verb]

Fifiya

Maana (Definition)

To lose color, brightness, or gradually disappear from sight.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fade away slowly / diminish in clarity

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

potea

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

"Mwanga wa taa ulififiya giza lilipoingia."

Translation: The lamp light faded as darkness set in.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
fifiadhoofika
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