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Istaftahi

Maana (Definition)

The morning meal or light refreshment taken to begin the day.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

morning breakfast / early appetizer

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

istaftahi

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

"Wazee walikunywa kahawa kama istaftahi yao."

Translation: The elders drank coffee as their morning refreshment.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kifungua kinywa
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