coastal [noun]

Roba

Maana (Definition)

A large bound bale or bundle of textiles imported across the Indian Ocean.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

bale of cotton / bundle of merchant goods

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

roba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic rub'ah via Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Jahazi liliwasili likiwa na roba tele za vitambaa vya hariri."

Translation: The dhow arrived laden with numerous bales of silk cloth.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Bando Mzigo Mtaka cha mvunguni sharti ainame