Swahili · Daily Life

mlango

Door

Beginnernoun

Definition

The entrance to a room or building.

Example

Tafadhali funga mlango.

Please close the door.

Etymology

'Mlango' traces its origins to the Proto-Bantu root relating to openings or entrances. The word has maintained its meaning across many Bantu languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'Mlango' is used in both spoken and written forms across East Africa, in both formal and informal contexts. It is prevalent in both urban and rural settings.

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