coastal [noun]

Bofu la samaki

Maana (Definition)

The internal swim bladder of large fish, dried and traded in coastal commerce.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fish swim bladder / marine air sac

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kibofu cha samaki

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wavuvi walikausha bofu la samaki ili kuiuza kwa wafanyabiashara."

Translation: Fishermen dried the fish swim bladder to sell to merchants.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kibofu kiungo