Swahili · Travel & Places
pwani
Coast; beach
Beginnernoun
Definition
The coast; the Swahili coast gave the language its name.
Example
Pwani ya Zanzibar ni nzuri sana.
The Zanzibar coast is very beautiful.
Etymology
'Pwani' is derived from the Arabic word 'بَحر' (baḥr), meaning sea or coast, and has been used in Swahili to denote coastal regions along the Indian Ocean.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pwani' is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions of geography and tourism. It is prominent in spoken language among coastal communities.