coastal [verb]

Gubia

Maana (Definition)

To wrap oneself or another person thoroughly in traditional cloth against cold.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

wrap around warmly with a shawl or kanga

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

gubia

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bibi alimgubia mtoto kwa kanga ya joto."

Translation: Grandmother wrapped the child snugly in a warm kanga.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Kufunika Vaa miwani