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coastal [noun]

Zawa ya arusi

Maana (Definition)

Customary wedding present or precious heirloom given to a bride

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

bridal wedding gift / heirloom present

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zawa arusi

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

"Bibi alimpa binti zawa ya arusi ya dhahabu"

Translation: Grandmother gave her daughter a golden bridal wedding gift

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Zawadi
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