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coastal [noun]

Ukumbi wa Baraza

Maana (Definition)

Shaded front stone bench porch where Swahili elders gather for discourse

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

stone bench reception porch / meeting hall

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

baraza

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

"Wazee waliketi katika ukumbi wa baraza kupanga sherehe"

Translation: Elders sat on the reception porch to plan the ceremony

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Baraza
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