coastal [verb]

Fuka majivu

Maana (Definition)

To gradually extinguish after intense heat, leaving only smoking grey ashes.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

smolder into cold ashes / fade out

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fuka majivu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Moto wa kuni ulifuka majivu kambi ilipomalizika."

Translation: The wood fire smoldered into cold ashes when the campsite closed.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

fifia Zima