coastal [verb]

Rumbaza upepo

Maana (Definition)

To navigate a sailing dhow slowly while catching mild sea winds near the shore.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

sail lazily into light breezes / drift along coast

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

rumbaza upepo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Nautical

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mashua ilirumbaza upepo jioni ilipowadia kabla ya kutua nanga."

Translation: The dhow drifted lazily into the light breezes as evening arrived before anchoring.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Rambaza Egesha Tembea