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Lumande

Maana (Definition)

Nausea and vertigo caused by the swaying motion of a boat or dhow at sea.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

maritime seasickness / ocean nausea

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

lumande

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Maritime / Kimvita
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wasafiri wachanga walipatwa na lumande walipovuka kuelekea Pemba."

Translation: Young passengers suffered maritime seasickness as they crossed toward Pemba.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kichefuchefu cha bahari
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