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coastal [noun]

Bagamoyo

Maana (Definition)

Literally 'lay down your heart/burden', historical coastal trading terminus where travelers rested.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

historical coastal port / relief of mental heavy burdens

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pazuri pa kupumzika

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Etymological Swahili ('bwaga moyo')
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mji wa Bagamoyo una historia ndefu ya biashara."

Translation: The town of Bagamoyo has a deep history of trade.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Fumbo mfumbie mjinga mwerevu huligumbuaWasaa wa Mapumziko
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