coastal [noun]

Jinariba

Maana (Definition)

A light traditional Swahili sailing boat used for short coastal journeys.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional small coastal sailcraft

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

small boat

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kiamu Maritime

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mabaharia walipanda jinariba kuvuka mto."

Translation: Sailors boarded the small coastal sailcraft to cross the river.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

dhow Mashua