coastal [noun]

Ipasi ya mabaharia

Maana (Definition)

Historical sea pass or identity document issued to sailors operating dhows across the Indian Ocean.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

maritime travel pass / seaman's log document

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pass ya bahari

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nahodha alionyesha ipasi ya mabaharia katika bandari ya Mombasa."

Translation: The captain presented the maritime travel pass at Mombasa port.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

pasi ya baharini