Abongo

Pronunciation: /əˈbɒŋɡoʊ/

Definitions of abongo

noun a term used in Ghana to refer to a sibling or close relative

Example Sentences

A1 My abongo is coming over for dinner tonight.

A2 She gave her abongo a big hug when he arrived at the airport.

B1 The abongo of the family is responsible for making important decisions.

B2 His abongo taught him how to fish when he was just a boy.

C1 The abongo of the tribe was highly respected for his wisdom and leadership.

C2 She inherited the title of abongo from her father and continues to uphold the traditions of their people.

Examples of abongo in a Sentence

formal The abongo tribe has a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries.

informal Hey, did you hear that Abongo is coming to the party tonight?

slang Abongo is always the life of the party, he's so fun to be around.

figurative His leadership style is like that of an abongo, strong and commanding.

Grammatical Forms of abongo

• past tense: abongoed
• plural: abongos
• comparative: more abongo
• superlative: most abongo
• present tense: abongo
• future tense: will abongo
• perfect tense: have abongoed
• continuous tense: is abongoing
• singular: abongo
• positive degree: abongo
• infinitive: to abongo
• gerund: abongoing
• participle: abongoed

Origin and Evolution of abongo

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Akan

Story behind the word: The word 'abongo' originated from the Akan language spoken in Ghana and Ivory Coast.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a male cousin or brother in Akan culture, the word 'abongo' has evolved to also be used as a term of endearment or camaraderie among friends or acquaintances.