coastal [noun]

Mwambao wa korali

Maana (Definition)

The protective underwater coral reef formation running parallel to the East African coastline.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coral barrier reef / coastal marine ledge

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

reef ya bahari

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Marine Geography

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wavuvi walivua samaki wengi kando ya mwambao wa korali."

Translation: Fishermen caught many fish beside the coral barrier reef.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ambaia miamba Bahari Ufukwe wa Malindi