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abanga


Meanings
  • Noun

    A type of traditional container used by the Zulu people to carry water or other liquids.

    - "The elderly woman carried an abanga on her head as she walked to the river to fetch water."
    - "During the traditional Zulu dance, the dancers use abangas to pour libation to the ancestors."

Variants
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Oubangui , Ubangi , Oubangui-Chari , Ubangi-Shari
Etymology
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The origin of the word 'abanga' is believed to come from the Zulu language and means 'container' or 'vessel'.


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  1. The abanga is often decorated with intricate designs and patterns, reflecting the artistic skills of the Zulu people.

  2. During the initiation ceremony for young Zulu men, the abanga is used to carry water for purification rituals.


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  1. Calabash: A large gourd used as a container or vessel, commonly used to make abangas.


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The abanga holds significant cultural importance in Zulu tradition and is often used during ceremonies and daily life. It is typically made from materials such as calabash or clay and is an essential part of Zulu heritage.

How to Memorize "abanga"

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    - Visualize a large traditional container made from a gourd or clay, used to carry water or other liquids by the Zulu people.

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    - Associate the word 'abanga' with the image of a traditional Zulu container used to carry water or other liquids.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'abanga' is a Zulu word for a traditional container used for carrying liquids.


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