coastal [noun]

Utumbuizo wa Mtoto

Maana (Definition)

Soothing melodic song sung by Swahili mothers to lull young children to sleep.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal infant lullaby

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

utumbuizo mtoto

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Utumbuizo wa mtoto ulisikika chumbani usiku wa manane."

Translation: The coastal infant lullaby echoed in the room at midnight.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

wimbo wa mtoto