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coastal [noun]

Kahawa chungu

Maana (Definition)

A dark, concentrated coffee infused with ginger and cardamom served in small handleless cups.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

spiced black coffee / traditional coastal brew

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kahawa chungu

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

"Wazee waliketi kando ya baraza wakinywa kahawa chungu."

Translation: Elders sat by the stone bench sipping spiced black coffee.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kahawa
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