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coastal [noun]

Gabina

Maana (Definition)

A coastal laborer who manages tidal evaporation pans to harvest natural sea salt crystals.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal sea salt pan worker

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

gabina

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

"Gabina alikusanya chumvi nyeupe kutoka kwa mashamba ya bahari."

Translation: The coastal salt pan worker gathered white salt from the sea evaporation beds.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ChumviKazimfanyakazi
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