donga/ˈdɔŋɡə/EtymologyUnknown; probably connected in some way with Etymology 1.nounA usually dry, eroded watercourse running only in times of heavy rain.“Major Pack-Beresford and other officers were shot down, and every unhorsed man remained necessarily as a prisoner under the very muzzles of the riflemen in the donga.”A transportable building providing accommodation for one person, often used on remote work sites or as tourist accommodation.“Menzies Hotel ([Ph] 9024 2043; 22 Shenton St; s/d $48/65, donga $75) has old-style hotel rooms as well as - for that real goldfields experience - dongas (temporary miner′s abode, usually made from corrugated iron), and also serves all meals.”