coastal [noun]

Utigo

Maana (Definition)

Mangrove wood beams laid horizontally across walls to support classic Swahili flat roofs.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

mangrove ceiling rafter

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

utigo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast (Kimvita)

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nyumba za kale za Lamu zilitengenezwa kwa utigo wa boriti."

Translation: Ancient Lamu homes were constructed using mangrove ceiling rafters.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

boriti