coastal [noun]

Tabiya

Maana (Definition)

A thick fortified coral stone wall built along historic Swahili harbor fronts for defense.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

stone rampart / coastal fortress wall

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tabiya

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic ṭābi'ah via Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tabiya ya Fort Jesus ililinda mji dhidi ya mashambulizi ya baharini."

Translation: The stone rampart of Fort Jesus protected the town against sea attacks.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

ngome Boma Chelewa chelewa utakuta mwana si wako