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coastal [noun]

Siyahi

Maana (Definition)

A high-pitched rhythmic vocal cheer raised by coastal fishermen when pulling heavy nets or dhows.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal loud cry / joyful shoreline shout

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

siyahi

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

"Wavuvi walitoa siyahi walipovuta wavu uliojaa samaki."

Translation: The fishermen let out a loud shoreline cheer as they hauled in the net full of fish.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ukelele wa mlango haumzuii mwenye nyumba kulalaKeleleFuraha
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