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coastal [noun]

Tufani ya Pwani

Maana (Definition)

A violent gale or tempest occurring along the East African coast during monsoon transitions.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal sea cyclone / severe ocean storm

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tufani Pwani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Meteorology
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tufani ya Pwani iliahirisha safari zote za mashua wiki hii."

Translation: The coastal sea cyclone postponed all dhow voyages this week.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
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