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coastal [phrase]

Zile Siku za Zamani

Maana (Definition)

Nostalgic reference to historical Swahili coast golden ages and traditional lifestyle.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

the days of old / historic coastal era

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

siku za kale

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

"Wazee walikumbuka zile siku za zamani mashua ziliposafiri mpaka Arabia."

Translation: Elders remembered the days of old when dhows sailed all the way to Arabia.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Enzi za kale
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