coastal [noun]

Gunda la vita

Maana (Definition)

A ceremonial war horn blown by coastal elders to summon villagers during emergencies or assemblies.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional horn rallying warriors

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

gunda la vita

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wazee walipuliza gunda la vita kukusanya vijana."

Translation: Elders sounded the traditional war horn to rally the youths.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Pembe tarumbeta Bila silaha usiingie vitani