coastal [noun]

Mjikato

Maana (Definition)

A narrow natural passage cut through coastal mangrove swamps used by dhow sailors to save travel time.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

mangrove tidal shortcut / narrow dhow channel

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mjikato

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nahodha alipitisha mashua kwenye mjikato wa msitu wa mikoko."

Translation: The captain steered the boat through the mangrove tidal shortcut.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Njia ya mkato Mkondo wa umeme