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coastal [noun]

Jitimai

Maana (Definition)

An overwhelming sense of mourning and melancholy following a severe bereavement or tragedy.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

deep grief / heart-wrenching sorrow

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

huzuni sana

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

"Mji mzima uligubikwa na jitimai kufuatia kifo cha mzee wa mtaa."

Translation: The whole town was enveloped in deep grief following the village elder's death.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Huzuni ya mfiwaBiwi la simanzi
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