coastal [noun]

Hando la maji

Maana (Definition)

A heavy, traditional earthen vessel crafted along the Swahili coast to store cool drinking water.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

large coastal clay water pitcher

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mitungi ya maji

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kiamu / Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama alijaza hando la maji kutoka kisimani."

Translation: Mother filled the coastal clay water pitcher from the well.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Siri ya mtungi aijuaye kata Mkopo wa damu