coastal [noun]

Safina ya matanga

Maana (Definition)

A majestic deep-sea dhow rigged with expansive triangular cotton sails for monsoon navigation.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

ocean dhow with broad sails / full-sailed vessel

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

safina ya matanga

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Nautical Heritage

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Safina ya matanga ilionekana ikikaribia bandari ya Mombasa."

Translation: The full-sailed ocean dhow was seen approaching the port of Mombasa.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Mashua Chombo cha tanga Bahari