Tanga: meaning, definitions and examples

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tanga

 

[ หˆtรฆล‹ษกษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of clothing

A type of skirt or loincloth traditionally worn in many parts of Africa, especially in Tanzania and Kenya. It is typically made of colorful fabric and is worn by both men and women.

Synonyms

loincloth, skirt, wrap

Examples of usage

  • The Maasai tribe in Kenya is known for wearing tanga as part of their traditional attire.
  • She tied a tanga around her waist before dancing at the festival.
Context #2 | Noun

geography

A shallow inlet or bay, often found along the coast of East Africa.

Synonyms

bay, cove, inlet

Examples of usage

  • The fishermen anchored their boats in the calm waters of the tanga.
  • We could see the sunset reflecting off the tanga in the distance.

Translations

Translations of the word "tanga" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calcinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคกเคฐเคตเคฟเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tanga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะฝะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stringi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒณใ‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tanga

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tanga

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tanga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒฑ๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงู†ุบุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tanga

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tanga

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅญ—่ฃค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tanga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tanga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฝะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tanga

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tanga

Etymology

The word 'tanga' has its origins in Swahili, a Bantu language spoken in East Africa. It has been used for centuries to describe both a type of clothing and a geographical feature. The tanga skirt has cultural significance in many African communities, symbolizing tradition and identity. The geographical tanga, with its calm waters and scenic beauty, has inspired poets and artists alike. Overall, 'tanga' represents a blend of culture, nature, and heritage in East Africa.