coastal [noun]

Ogofya la mlima

Maana (Definition)

A traditional legend or scary spirit lore associated with mountain wilderness.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

mountain phantom myth / ancient spirit legend

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ogofya la mlimani

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wazee walisimulia ogofya la mlima kwa watoto usiku."

Translation: Elders narrated the mountain phantom myth to children at night.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

hadithi kisa cha kutisha