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coastal [noun]

Kanga za pwani

Maana (Definition)

Traditional cotton printed cloths decorated with colorful borders and Swahili proverbs.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal printed wraps / Swahili message cloths

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kanga

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

"Wanawake wa Mombasa wanapenda kuvaa kanga za pwani."

Translation: Mombasa women love wearing coastal printed wraps.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
LesoKanga
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