coastal [noun]

Rangi ya maji ya mchele

Maana (Definition)

The milky, light turquoise appearance of shallow coastal sea waters over fine white sand coral beds.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

milky turquoise lagoon water / opaque sea hue

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

maji mchele

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Maji ya Rasi ya Watamu yaligeuka yakawa na rangi ya maji ya mchele alasiri."

Translation: The waters of Watamu Point turned into a milky turquoise lagoon hue in the afternoon.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Bahari Maji Pwani