Glossary
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Glossary
Schutztruppe (German) Forces of protection. German Colonial Army
La illahah illahah (Arabic) There is no God but Allah.
Assalaamu Alaykum: Peace be with you. Greeting.
Bismillah (Arabic): In the name of Allah.
Ya Allah (Arabic): expression of displeasure.
Tawak kalto ul Allah (Arabic): I put my faith in Allah
Boma (Swahili): palisade
Bwana (Swahili) Master, boss.
Kiji (Swahili): village
Simba (Swahili): lion, lions
Temba (Swahili): elephant, elephants.
Swala wa (Swahili): antelope.
Askari (Swahili): Native soldier.
Djellaba (Arabic): long tunic with hood and wide sleeves for male use.
Chador (Arabic): veil with which Muslim women cover their heads and part of their faces.
Nasrani (Arabic): Christian.
Manyemas, Kambas, Konongos (Swahili): Bantu ethnic groups.
Kibanda (Swahili):Cabin, hut.
Aduar: Bedouin camp, consisting of tents and huts.
Baobab: Adansonia digitata. Deciduous tree, typical of Tanzania.
Savannah: Plain, especially if it is very large and has little or no trees.
Fatwa (Arabic): Death sentence declared by a competent authority.
Tirailleurs Sénégalais (French): Regiments of the French colonial force.
Dhows (Arab): Barges, sailing cargo vessels used by the Arabs in the Red Sea, with one or more masts and lateen sails
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