coastal [noun]

Sidi la bahari

Maana (Definition)

The traditional circular compass markings used by coastal Swahili captains to plot dhow courses.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

maritime compass rose / nautical direction indicator

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sidi bahari

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nahodha alitazama sidi la bahari kuongoza chombo kuelekea Pemba."

Translation: The captain observed the maritime compass rose to direct the vessel toward Pemba.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Dira Chombo cha tanga Bahari