Swahili · Daily Life
mlango
Door
Beginnernoun
Definition
The entrance to a room or building.
Example
Tafadhali funga mlango.
Please close the door.
Etymology
'Mlango' traces its origins to the Proto-Bantu root relating to openings or entrances. The word has maintained its meaning across many Bantu languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mlango' is used in both spoken and written forms across East Africa, in both formal and informal contexts. It is prevalent in both urban and rural settings.