donga
Pronunciation: /ˈdɔŋɡə/
The English word “donga” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A usually dry, eroded watercourse running only in times of heavy rain.
- A transportable building providing accommodation for one person, often used on remote work sites or as tourist accommodation.
Etymology
Borrowed from Afrikaans donga, borrowed from Zulu ū́dongá, from Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀dòngà.
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