Swahili
jahazi
jah-HAH-zee
How to say it
Swahilijahazijah-HAH-zeesoon
Englishdhowsoon
Frenchboutresoon
Meaning
a large traditional sailing ship or dhow.
Good to know
sailing ship (in gen.)
Examples
- Jahazi liliondoka bandarini asubuhi.The dhow left the harbor in the morning.
- Wavuvi walisafiri kwa jahazi hadi kisiwani.The fishermen traveled by dhow to the island.
- Je, jahazi hilo linabeba abiria wangapi?How many passengers does that dhow carry?
- Dhoruba iliyumbisha jahazi baharini.The storm rocked the dhow at sea.
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