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coastal [noun]

Jumba la fahari

Maana (Definition)

A traditional multi-story coral-stone mansion featuring carved doors and inner courtyards.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

grand coastal mansion / palatial stone residence

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

jumba ya nguvu

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

"Watalii walizuru jumba la fahari mjini Lamu."

Translation: Tourists visited the grand coastal mansion in Lamu town.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
jumba la mawe
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