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coastal [noun]

Upepo wa mteleo

Maana (Definition)

A steady, propulsive wind blowing from behind that accelerates dhow sailing

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

favorable dhow tailwind

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

upepo mteleo

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

"Jahazi ilisafiri kwa kasi kwa upepo wa mteleo"

Translation: The dhow sailed swiftly with a favorable tailwind

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
upepo wa nyuma
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