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coastal [noun]

Umuka wa mawimbi

Maana (Definition)

The powerful rise and surging crash of deep ocean swells onto reefs

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

heavy ocean swell / breaking waves

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

umuka mawimbi

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

"Umuka wa mawimbi ulifanya jahazi iahirishe safari"

Translation: The heavy ocean swell forced the dhow to postpone the voyage

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
fura ya bahari
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