coastal [noun]

Tasa la shaba

Maana (Definition)

A polished copper bowl used alongside a brass pitcher for formal guest handwashing before meals.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

copper handwashing basin / traditional metal bowl

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tasa ya shaba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Hospitality

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mtumishi alileta tasa la shaba kunawisha wageni kabla ya chakula."

Translation: The servant brought a copper handwashing basin for guests before the meal.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Chombo cha tanga Eka shaba kunawa