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coastal [noun]

Sabato ya bahari

Maana (Definition)

A traditional non-fishing day observed along Swahili beaches to allow marine life replenishment.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fishermen day of ocean rest

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

off-day ya bahari

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coastal Marine Custom
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Siku ya Sabato ya bahari hakuna mvuvi anayeingia majini."

Translation: On the fishermen day of ocean rest no fisherman enters the water.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Wasaa wa MapumzikoUtamaduniUlingo wa Wavuvi
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