coastal [noun]

Hamaliko

Maana (Definition)

An association or team of dock porters responsible for loading and unloading dhows.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

porters guild / cargo loading crew

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

beba beba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Maritime / Arabic hamal

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Hamaliko wa bandarini walipakua mifuko ya mchele kwa kasi."

Translation: The port porters' crew unloaded bags of rice rapidly.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

wabeba mizigo