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coastal [noun]

Hamamu

Maana (Definition)

A traditional coastal public or private bathhouse used for ablutions and steam relaxation.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional bathhouse / steam bath chamber

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

hamamu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic hammam
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mzee alikwenda hamamu kujisafisha kabla ya swala."

Translation: The elder went to the traditional bathhouse to cleanse himself before prayer.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Bafu
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