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coastal [verb]

Engama pwani

Maana (Definition)

Describing maritime fog or sea clouds hovering low along the shoreline.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

hover over sea coast / sea mist setting in

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tanda pwani

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

"Ukungu uliengama pwani alfajiri baridi."

Translation: Sea mist hovered over the coast during the cool dawn.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tanda na gubikaeleleaUkungugu
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