majahaba

How to say it

Meaning

a dock or quay, a structure at the edge of water where ships load and unload, also called gudi.

Good to know

a nautical term for a quay or dock; also spelled majahabu; synonym gudi.

Examples

• Meli ilitia nanga karibu na majahaba.The ship anchored near the dock.
• Je, majahaba haya yamejengwa lini?When was this dock built?
• Hakuna meli kwenye majahaba leo.There is no ship at the dock today.
• Watajenga majahaba mapya bandarini.They will build a new dock at the harbor.