coastal [noun]

Kikohozi cha mzee

Maana (Definition)

A deliberate throat-clearing by an elder signaling to a room that authoritative speech is coming.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

elder's clearing cough / authoritative prelude

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kikohozi cha mzee

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coastal Custom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kikohozi cha mzee kilituliza kelele zote ukumbini."

Translation: The elder's clearing cough silenced all noise in the hall.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tahadhari ni kinga