coastal
[phrase]
Ondoa nanga
Maana (Definition)
To raise the heavy iron anchor of a dhow to begin a sea voyage.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
weigh anchor / set sail / depart on a voyage
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
ondoa nanga / sepa
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Maritime
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Nahodha aliamuru mabaharia kuondoa nanga."
Translation: The captain ordered sailors to weigh anchor.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):