coastal [noun]

Gano la kale

Maana (Definition)

An ancient folk story or myth told by coastal elders to impart moral lessons.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

legendary ancient Swahili myth

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

gano la kale

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Folklore

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bibi alitusimulia gano la kale la majini wa baharini."

Translation: Grandmother recounted an ancient Swahili myth of sea spirits.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

hadithi Ngano Nyayo za historia