coastal [noun]

Rubani wa bahari

Maana (Definition)

A veteran navigator possessing deep knowledge of monsoon winds and coral reefs.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

experienced coastal dhow navigator / sea pilot

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

rubani wa bahari

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic rubbān via Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Rubani wa bahari aliongoza jahazi salama kupitia mlango wa Lamu."

Translation: The sea pilot guided the dhow safely through the Lamu channel.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):