coastal
[verb]
Omboza
Maana (Definition)
To sing traditional mourning chants or express deep sorrow at a funeral gathering.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
chant funeral dirges / wail in mourning
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
lia
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Ritual
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Wanawake walianza kuomboza kwa huzuni kubwa."
Translation: The women began chanting dirges in deep grief.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):