coastal [noun]

Sagai

Maana (Definition)

Handcrafted short wooden spear fitted with an iron tip, historically used by coastal hunters.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional short throwing spear / javelin

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sagai

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Weaponry

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wawindaji wa kale walitumia sagai kuwinda wanyama mwituni."

Translation: Ancient hunters used short throwing spears to hunt wild animals in the forest.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Mkuki kwa nguruwe Bila silaha usiingie vitani Utamaduni