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coastal [noun]

Zio la jengo

Maana (Definition)

Durable coral rag cornerstone laying out the perimeter of traditional houses

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

foundation wall boundary stone

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zio jengo

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

"Wajenzi waliweka zio la jengo kabla ya kuinua kuta"

Translation: Builders set the foundation wall boundary stone before raising walls

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tofali la msingi
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