coastal [noun]

Uteo wa Mawe

Maana (Definition)

Flat, shallow woven tray used for sifting grain or chaff in coastal kitchens.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

woven bamboo winnowing tray

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

uteo mawe

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama alitumia uteo wa mawe kutenganisha mchele na makapi."

Translation: Mother used a woven bamboo winnowing tray to separate rice from chaff.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Vunja nyungo