coastal [noun]

Mtepe

Maana (Definition)

A famous ancient Swahili sailing vessel built entirely with coconut fiber ties without iron nails.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

historic Bajuni sewn dhow / ancient wooden vessel

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mtepe

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mtepe ulikuwa chombo cha kipekee cha biashara katika bahari ya Hindi."

Translation: The mtepe was a unique trading vessel in the Indian Ocean.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Jahazi Mashua Dau