ghala

Muna

Etymology

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qalad.

Noun

ghala

  1. fence with horizontal bars
    Synonym: tondo

Verb

ghala

  1. to block, to obstruct
    Damangka ne hamai? Nokawue noghalae.
    Where do we go? It is all blocked up.

Derived terms

  • kaghala
  • poghala

Swahili

Pronunciation

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Noun

ghala class V (plural maghala class VI)

  1. pantry, granary, storeroom