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coastal [noun]

Walima

Maana (Definition)

Generous communal banquet held to celebrate Swahili marriages

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

festive coastal feast served after wedding rituals

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

walima

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

"Wageni wote walialikwa kwenye walima ya harusi"

Translation: All guests were invited to the festive coastal marriage banquet

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Karamu
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