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coastal [verb]

Rambaza

Maana (Definition)

To sail close to the shore in a dhow for leisure or casual reconnaissance.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

cruise along the coast / sail casually near shore

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

rambaza

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

"Mashua ilirambaza kando ya ufuo wa Lamu alasiri."

Translation: The dhow sailed casually along the Lamu shoreline in the afternoon.

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