pango

How to say it

Meaning

a hole, hollow, or cave, especially one serving as a den or shelter for animals.

Good to know

hole, hollow, recess; cave, cavern; lair, den (of animals); fig.: ana pango. He has a protruding tooth. Ipangua inv. of Upanga. ^pangua knock off/down (with a single blow). pangusa wipe/rub off, dry off, dust off

Examples

• Simba alijificha ndani ya pango.The lion hid inside the cave.
• Kuna pango kubwa chini ya mlima ule.There is a large cave at the foot of that mountain.
• Hawakuthubutu kuingia ndani ya pango gizani.They did not dare to enter the cave in the dark.
• Watoto waliuliza kama pango lile lina wanyama.The children asked whether that cave has animals in it.

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