mrima

How to say it

Meaning

the coastal region or mainland, as distinguished from offshore islands.

Good to know

historically used by islanders (e.g. Zanzibaris) to refer to the mainland coast of East Africa.

Examples

• Wafanyabiashara walisafiri kutoka Unguja hadi Mrima.Traders traveled from Unguja to the mainland coast.
• Watu wa Mrima huvua samaki wengi.People of the coastal mainland catch a lot of fish.
• Je, umewahi kwenda Mrima?Have you ever been to the mainland coast?
• Mrima una historia ndefu ya biashara.The coastal mainland has a long trading history.