mlango

Swahili

Etymology

Inherited from Common Bantu *mʊ̀dàngò (“door”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /m̩ˈlɑ.ᵑɡɔ/

• Audio (Kenya):

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Noun

mlango class III (plural milango class IV)

1. door
2. branch (line of family descent)

Derived terms

• lango

Yao

Etymology

Inherited from Common Bantu *mʊ̀dàngò (“doorway”).

Noun

mlango class 3 (plural milango)

1. doorway
2. a group of families in a village who are related

References

• Ciyawo - English Dictionary: Dikishonale ja Ŵakulijiganya