coastal [noun]

Ukumbi wa Kahawa

Maana (Definition)

Shaded stone veranda space where Swahili men meet to drink spiced Arabic coffee and discuss civic news.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal coffee parlor

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ukumbi kahawa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wazee walikutana kwenye ukumbi wa kahawa kuzungumza jioni."

Translation: Elders met at the coastal coffee parlor to converse in the evening.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

baraza ya kahawa