mlango¹

M
Pronunciation

/mlan'go/

English Translation

Opening in a building for entering or exiting. Structure made of wood or metal used to block an entrance. Any barrier blocking passage. Figuratively, illegitimate or secret methods ("mlango wa nyuma").

Example Usage
Swahili:

"Alifunga mlango kwa kufuli nzito."

English:

"He locked the door with a heavy padlock."

Added
October 07, 2025
Last Updated
October 07, 2025
Word ID
#17962