swahili
[noun]
Mgahawa
Maana (Definition)
An establishment that serves coffee, tea, and light meals to patrons.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
coffee house / traditional cafe / eatery
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
mgahawa
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic loanword ('qahwah')
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Tulikutana mgahawani kunywa kahawa ya tangawizi."
Translation: We met at the coffee house to drink ginger coffee.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):