coastal [noun]

Ghahawa ya tangawizi

Maana (Definition)

A traditional coastal coffee brew infused with crushed ginger root, cardamom, and cloves.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

spiced ginger Swahili coffee

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kahawa ya tangawizi / kahawa tungu

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wazee walikunywa ghahawa ya tangawizi kwenye baraza jioni."

Translation: Elders drank spiced ginger coffee at the porch council in the evening.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Kahawa kinywaji cha pwani