coastal [noun]

Mhali

Maana (Definition)

A deeply respected maternal aunt or uncle in traditional Bajuni kinship structure.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

cherished maternal relative / respected elder relative

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mhali / uncle

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mhali wangu alinipokea kwa furaha nilipozuru Kismayo."

Translation: My cherished maternal relative received me joyfully when I visited Kismayo.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ndugu Jamaa uncle