umango
The Zulu word for mango is umango.
umango is used to refer to the mango fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Did you know?
- The word umango is a loanword from English, which was adapted to fit the noun class system of Zulu by adding the prefix u-.
- When referring to multiple mangoes, the word changes to amango, shifting the initial vowel to match the plural noun class.
- In Zulu, the word umango refers specifically to the fruit, while the tree it grows on is called isihlahla samango.
Examples in context
- Ngithanda ukudla umango.I like to eat mango.
- Ngikhethe umango omhlophe.I chose a white mango.
Example conversation
Bandile and Zanele are sitting in a kitchen during snack time.
- BandileZanele, unalo umango?Zanele, do you have a mango?
- ZaneleYebo, nginalo umango.Yes, I have a mango.
- BandileNgicela ungiphe kancane.Please give me a little bit.
- ZaneleKulungile, Bandile.Okay, Bandile.
