coastal [noun]

Heleko

Maana (Definition)

A gentle traditional song sung by mothers along the coast to soothe infants to sleep.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal lullaby / cradle song

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

heleko

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bajuni / Swahili Coast

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama alimwimbia mwanawe heleko hadi akalala."

Translation: Mother sang her baby a coastal lullaby until he fell asleep.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

wimbo wa mtoto