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coastal [noun]

Jahazi

Maana (Definition)

Traditional wooden vessel with triangular dhow sails used along the East African coast.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional Swahili sailing dhow

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

jahazi

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

"Jahazi lilikuwa likisafiri kuelekea Pemba."

Translation: The dhow was sailing towards Pemba.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
dhow
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