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coastal [noun]

Kabalaji

Maana (Definition)

Handcrafted leather footwear decorated with gold or silver metallic thread along the Swahili coast.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional coastal embroidered leather sandals

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

viatu vya ngozi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kimvita Fashion
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bwana harusi alivaa kabalaji za kupendeza siku ya arusi."

Translation: The groom wore traditional embroidered leather sandals on the wedding day.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
viatu vya nakshi
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