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coastal [noun]

Ndoni

Maana (Definition)

A extended multi-day seafaring voyage undertaken by coastal mariners into deep ocean waters.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

deep-sea fishing voyage / offshore dhow expedition

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ndoni

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

"Wavuvi waliondoka kwa ndoni ya wiki mbili baharini."

Translation: Fishermen departed for a two-week deep-sea fishing expedition.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
safari ya bahariUvuvi wa Kipwito
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