coastal [noun]

Ndowa ya heshima

Maana (Definition)

A solemn traditional Swahili marriage conducted with full community blessings and decorum.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

honorable traditional matrimony / solemn coastal wedding

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

wedding ya heshima

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Social Custom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Familia hizo mbili zilileta watoto wao katika ndowa ya heshima."

Translation: The two families joined their children in honorable traditional matrimony.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Vazi la harusi Dondoa nikaha