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coastal [noun]

Jilani

Maana (Definition)

A person living next door or near one's dwelling.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

adjacent neighbor / nearby resident

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

jirani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili / Arabic jiran
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Jilani wetu alituletea sahani ya biriani."

Translation: Our neighbor brought us a plate of biryani.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Inda ya jiraniRua ya mwenzio usiiangalie kwa jicho la husuda
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