Where does “lango” come from?
lango (Swahili) comes from Swahili mlango, from Common Bantu mʊ̀dɪ̀àngò.
lango (Swahili): gate or portal
Definitions
- gate or portal
Ancestry of “lango”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swahili | mlango | door; branch |
| 2 | Common Bantu | mʊ̀dɪ̀àngò | — |