coastal [noun]

Gano

Maana (Definition)

Traditional coastal Swahili oral stories and legends passed down by elders.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

ancient Swahili fable / folk legend

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

stori za kale

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Kiamu / Kimvita

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bibi alitusimulia gano ya shujaa Fumo Liyongo."

Translation: Grandmother told us an ancient legend of the hero Fumo Liyongo.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ngano hadithi Nyayo za historia