coastal [verb]

Pagaa

Maana (Definition)

To be taken over by spirits during traditional coastal drumming or ritual healing ceremonies.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

become spirit-possessed / act in wild trance

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pagaa

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mchezaji wa ngoma alipagaa na kuanza kuimba."

Translation: The drummer became possessed by spirits and began singing.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

ingiwa na mzuka Pagawa