indimi

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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