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coastal [noun]

Uchale

Maana (Definition)

An ancient Swahili ritual covenant binding two close friends as brothers

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

blood-brotherhood pact

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

uchale

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Walikula uchale wa kutobaguana maishani"

Translation: They formed a blood-brotherhood pact never to forsake each other

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ahadi
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