coastal [noun]

Rahamani

Maana (Definition)

Traditional nautical chart used by Swahili navigators to plot monsoon sea routes across the Indian Ocean.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

maritime sea chart / dhow navigation map

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

map ya bahari

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic rahmani via Swahili Sailors

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nahodha alitazama rahamani ili kuongoza jahazi usiku."

Translation: The dhow captain inspected the sea chart to guide the vessel at night.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ramani Dira Njia