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coastal [verb]

Zamia Baharini

Maana (Definition)

To plunge deep into ocean waters without scuba equipment to harvest sea cucumber, shells, or pearls.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

free-dive for pearls/shells

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zamia bahari

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

"Wapiga mbizi walizamia baharini kutafuta lulu na kaza."

Translation: The divers free-dived into the ocean searching for pearls and shells.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
piga mbizi
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