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coastal [noun]

Pahi

Maana (Definition)

The carved top grip handle of a traditional wooden rowing paddle used on coastal canoes.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

handle of an outrigger canoe paddle

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pahi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Maritime
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mvuvi alishika pahi ya kasia kwa nguvu."

Translation: The fisherman held the handle of the paddle firmly.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Shika mpiniBoti haiendi bila makasia
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