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coastal [verb]

Banja

Maana (Definition)

To articulate difficult truths fearlessly or shell nuts/mollusks.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

speak out boldly / crack open shells

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

banja

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

"Banja ukweli bila kuogopa mtu yeyote."

Translation: Speak out the truth boldly without fearing anyone.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Pasuasema wazi
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