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coastal [noun]

Zangazanga

Maana (Definition)

Energetic traditional coastal drum beat and folk dance

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal traditional dance rhythm

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ngoma ya pwani

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

"Vijana walicheza zangazanga usiku kucha"

Translation: Youths danced the traditional coastal rhythm all night long

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ngomani
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