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coastal [noun]

Guba

Maana (Definition)

A deep coastal bay, gulf, or inlet protected from rough waves.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

sea bay / coastal gulf

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

guba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'jubb' / Coastal Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Majahazi yalitia nanga ndani ya guba tulivu."

Translation: The dhows anchored inside the calm sea bay.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Pwanipembe ya bahari
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