coastal [noun]

Ufijo

Maana (Definition)

High-pitched celebratory whistling made by coastal women during weddings

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

joyful celebratory whistling

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ufijo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Ufijo ulisikika kote harusi ilipoingia"

Translation: Joyful celebratory whistling echoed everywhere when the wedding party entered

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Shangwe na vigelegele