Amharic · Food & Drink
ማንጎ
mango
Mango
Beginnernoun
Definition
A sweet tropical fruit.
Example
ይህ ማንጎ በጣም ጣፋጭ ነው።
This mango is very sweet.
Etymology
The term 'ማንጎ' (mango) is borrowed from English and reflects the globalization of food and culture, as mangoes are not indigenous to Ethiopia but have found a place in its modern diet.
How & Where It’s Used
'ማንጎ' is used primarily in informal contexts, especially when discussing fruit varieties available in markets or during social gatherings.