coastal [noun]

Tanga na chombo

Maana (Definition)

The heavy woven canvas sail mounted on a dhow to harness wind energy for ocean propulsion.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

dhow canvas sailcloth

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tanga la jahazi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bajuni Maritime Culture

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mabaharia walitandaza tanga na chombo wakati upepo ulipoinuka."

Translation: Sailors unfurled the dhow canvas sailcloth when the wind rose.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tanga Jahazi Upepo