coastal [noun]

Pishi la nazi

Maana (Definition)

A traditional volume measure (approx 2kg) of rice prepared with rich coconut milk.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coconut rice measurement

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pishi la nazi

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bibi alipika pishi la nazi kwa ajili ya wageni wa jioni."

Translation: Grandmother cooked a traditional measure of coconut rice for evening guests.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Pishi Amnazi Chakula