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coastal [verb]

Fuka udi

Maana (Definition)

To place precious agarwood chips on glowing charcoal to release sweet-smelling smoke.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

burn fragrant agarwood incense

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fuka udi

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

"Mama alifuka udi sebuleni kuleta harufu njema."

Translation: Mother burned agarwood incense in the living room to bring a pleasant aroma.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
RudiUbaniHarufu
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