coastal [noun]

Upepo wa Matlai ya Kaskazi

Maana (Definition)

Seasonal trade wind blowing from northeast between November and March guiding historic dhow trade.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

northeast monsoon trade wind

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

upepo kaskazi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Jahazi lilisafiri kwa upepo wa matlai ya kaskazi hadi Pemba."

Translation: The dhow sailed under the northeast monsoon trade wind all the way to Pemba.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Upepo wa Matlai ya Kaskazi