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coastal [noun]

Wokovu wa Pwani

Maana (Definition)

Sheltered bay or mangrove harbor offering safety to dhows during oceanic storms.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal harbor refuge

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

wokovu pwani

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

"Bandari ndogo ilikuwa wokovu wa pwani kwa mashua zote."

Translation: The small harbor was a coastal refuge for all dhows.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
bandari salama
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