Swahili
vieleaji
vee-eh-leh-AH-jee
How to say it
Swahilivieleajivee-eh-leh-AH-jeesoon
Englishfloating debrissoon
Frenchdébris flottantssoon
Meaning
Floating debris, things that drift on the surface of water, collectively known as flotsam.
Good to know
plural of kieleaji (ki-/vi- class); maritime term, rare register.
Examples
- Wavuvi waliona vieleaji vikielea baharini baada ya dhoruba.The fishermen saw floating debris drifting at sea after the storm.
- Je, vieleaji hivi ni hatari kwa boti ndogo?Is this floating debris dangerous for small boats?
- Vieleaji havikuondolewa ufuoni bado.The floating debris had not been cleared from the shore yet.
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