bɛndɛ́lɛ

Lingala

Etymology

Likely from Swahili bendera, but possibly from Kongo bandela instead; in either case, ultimately from Portuguese bandeira.

Noun

bɛndɛ́lɛ class 9 (plural bɛndɛ́lɛ class 10, colloquial plural babɛndɛ́lɛ class 2)

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