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coastal [noun]

Rehani

Maana (Definition)

Property or valuable item pledged as security for a loan or agreement.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

mortgage pledge / valuable security deposited for debt

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

rehani

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

"Alileta keti ya fedha kama rehani ya mkopo wake."

Translation: He brought a silver chain as security deposit for his loan.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Cheo ni dhamanaAmanaZaidi ya kiasi cha sheria
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