Swahili
milango
mee-LAH-ngoh
How to say it
Swahilimilangomee-LAH-ngohsoon
Englishdoorssoon
Frenchportessoon
Meaning
Openings in a wall fitted with hinged or sliding panels, used to enter or exit rooms or buildings.
Good to know
plural of mlango (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Milango yote imefungwa usiku huu.All the doors are locked tonight.
- Je, milango ya shule inafunguliwa saa ngapi?What time do the school's doors open?
- Milango hii si mizito kama ile ya zamani.These doors are not as heavy as the old ones.
- Fundi ataitengeneza milango mitatu wiki ijayo.The carpenter will fix three doors next week.
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