coastal [noun]

Ngerengere

Maana (Definition)

The clear ringing sound of metal or a shiny metallic bell or ornament used in Coastal ceremonies.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

metallic chime / ringing tone / shiny ornament

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

bling

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Sauti ya ngerengere ilisikika kutoka hekaluni."

Translation: The metallic chime sound was heard from the temple.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kengele njuga Tari