coastal [noun]

Nahanahi

Maana (Definition)

Fresh fragrant mint leaves added to coastal Swahili spiced tea and herbal remedies.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

peppermint plant / fresh mint leaves used in Swahili tea

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

minti / naanaa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic loanword ('na'na'')

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama aliweka nahanahi kwenye chai ya maziwa."

Translation: Mother added fresh mint leaves to the milk tea.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mnanaa minti Tangu lini simba akala majani