coastal [noun]

Yaya wa Pwani

Maana (Definition)

Traditional woman employed in historic coastal Swahili households to care for children.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal nursemaid / traditional nanny

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

yaya pwani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Yaya wa pwani alimwimbia mtoto utumbuizo mtamu."

Translation: The coastal nursemaid sang a sweet lullaby to the baby.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Mlezi