coastal [noun]

Ngama

Maana (Definition)

The lowest internal cavity of a wooden boat where bilge water collects.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dhow bilge hold / bottom space inside boat hull

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ngama

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Maritime

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Baharia alisafisha ngama ya jahazi kabla ya kupakia mizigo."

Translation: The sailor cleaned the bilge hold of the dhow before loading cargo.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

chini ya mashua Ulingo