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coastal [verb]

Nakamwa

Maana (Definition)

To be thoroughly exploited or depleted of financial wealth and energy by demands.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

be drained completely of resources

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

nakamwa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Dialect
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mtajiri alnakamwa fedha zake na ndugu wasio na shukrani."

Translation: The wealthy man was drained of his money by ungrateful relatives.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kamuliwamalizwa
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