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):