Swahili
daraba
da-RA-ba
How to say it
Swahilidarabada-RA-basoon
Englishlavatorysoon
Frenchlieu d'aisancessoon
Meaning
a lavatory area located on a dhow (traditional sailing vessel).
Good to know
lavatory space (on a dhow)
Examples
- Baharia alienda daraba kujisaidia.The sailor went to the lavatory area to relieve himself.
- Daraba la mashua hili ni dogo sana.This boat's lavatory space is very small.
- Je, dau lina daraba?Does the dhow have a lavatory space?
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