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coastal [noun]

Simbani

Maana (Definition)

Coastal metaphorical term for an arena of fierce trial or high courage.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

lion's den / place of fierce bravery

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

simbani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili simba + locative -ni
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mvulana aliingia simbani kuonyesha ushujaa wake."

Translation: The young man entered the lion's den to demonstrate his courage.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Vumbi la uwanjaUshujaaJaribio
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