coastal [verb]

Tima nanga

Maana (Definition)

To lower the anchor in harbor; metaphorically to settle down in a homeland.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

drop anchor / settle permanently

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tima nanga

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bajuni Maritime

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Baada ya miaka mingi ya kusafiri, alitima nanga mjini Mombasa."

Translation: After many years of travel, he dropped anchor permanently in Mombasa.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Shusha nanga Tua Anwani ya makazi