coastal [noun]

Wakiya

Maana (Definition)

Traditional coastal weight unit equivalent to approximately 28 grams used for measuring gold, ambergris, and spices.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

historic Swahili ounce weight

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

wakiya

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alinunua wakiya mbili za ubani safi kutoka Pemba."

Translation: He bought two ounces of pure frankincense from Pemba.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kipimo cha kale