coastal [idiom]

Pasua jini

Maana (Definition)

Coastal Swahili idiomatic practice of confronting supernatural disturbances or exposing hidden malice dramatically.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

spirit exorcism ritual / dramatic coastal confrontation

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

toa mapepo

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Sherehe ya pasua jini ilifanyika kijijini kuondoa mikosi."

Translation: The spirit exorcism ceremony took place in the village to remove bad luck.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

punga upepo komesha Gungama