coastal [noun]

Tefu

Maana (Definition)

Soft, powdery white coral sand characteristic of sheltered coves in the Lamu archipelago.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fine coastal beach sand / powder silt

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tefu

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Watoto walicheza juu ya tefu laini kando ya bahari."

Translation: Children played atop the fine beach sand by the sea.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Mchanga Pwani ufuo