coastal
[noun]
Pepo ya upepo
Maana (Definition)
A violent, sudden maritime windstorm dangerous to wooden dhows.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
gale force sea wind / coastal squall
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
upepo mkali
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bajuni Coastal Maritime
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Nakhoda aliteremsha tanga wakati pepo ya upepo ilipopiga."
Translation: The captain lowered the sail when the coastal squall struck.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):