Swahili
bedeni
be-DE-ni
How to say it
Swahilibedenibe-DE-nisoon
Englishdhowsoon
Frenchboutresoon
Meaning
a traditional Arab sailing vessel with a distinctive cutwater bow and sharp stern.
Good to know
bedeni (Arab sailing vessel with cut-water and sharp stern). bedui, bedawi (ma-); bedouin, nomad; vagrant, tramp. bee
Examples
- Wafanyabiashara walisafiri kwa bedeni kutoka Omani.Traders sailed by that dhow from Oman.
- Bedeni ilifika bandarini asubuhi.The vessel arrived at the port in the morning.
- Bedeni hiyo ilikuwa na tanga refu.That dhow had a tall sail.
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