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coastal [verb]

Vemba

Maana (Definition)

To sail or skim smoothly across ocean surface ripples

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

skim water surface / glide over waves

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vemba

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

"Jahazi lilivemba juu ya mawimbi ya Pwani"

Translation: The dhow skimmed smoothly over coastal waves

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Elea
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