Lingala Dictionary — DR Congo

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Lingala (DR Congo)

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213 words and 216 phrases — 429 entries in total.

Newest Lingala words

Manáka — calendar
Mpéla — rainy season
Ndɛlɛ — the day after tomorrow
Nzángá — noon
Falánga — Money
Kotɛkisa — To sell
Kozánga — To lack
Libwá — Nine
Motɛkisi — Seller
Mwambe — Eight
Sambo — Seven
Ekukí — door

Words (213)

B (12)

Balabála (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Street

Bilamba (Lingala) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Clothes

Bobɔ́tɔ (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Peace or kindness

Bokilo (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

in-law

Bolámu (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Goodness

Bolimbisi (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pardon / Forgiveness

Bolingo (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Love

Bondéko (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

brotherhood/relationship

Bonkɔ́kɔ (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tradition

Búku (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Book

Búsi (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bus

Bwáto (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Canoe

E (15)

Ebonga (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Chair

Efelo (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wall

Ekɔ́ti (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

hat

Ekukí (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

door

Elaka (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

appointment

Eleko (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Season

Elenge-mobáli (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Young man

Elikya (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

hope

Elongi (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

face

Engbunduka (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Train

Engúmbá (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

City

Engunduka (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Train

Epái (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Direction

Esaleli (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tool / Instrument

Eyenga (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sunday

F (2)

Falánga (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Money

Fɛ́ti (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Party

K (41)

Kalamú (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pen

Kelási (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

School

Kelayɔ́ (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pencil

Kitóko (Lingala) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Beautiful / Good / Nice

Kobénga (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To call

Kobima (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To leave

Kobongisa (Lingala) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to fix

Kobunga (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to lose

Kobwaka (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to throw away

Kofánda (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To sit / To stay

Kofungola (Lingala) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To open

Kofúta (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To pay

kofútela (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to pay for

Kokálinga (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To fry

Kokɛndɛ (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To go

Kóko (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

grandparent

Kokɔmbɔ (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To sweep

Kolamba (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To cook

Kolía (Lingala) verb Checked by a teacher — awaiting native speaker review

To eat

Komɛla (Lingala) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To drink

Kopesana (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To exchange

Kopumbwa (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To fly

Koseka (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To laugh

Kosɛ́ngá (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to request

Kosolola (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To converse

Kosómba (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to buy

Kosukola (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To wash

Kotámbola (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To walk

kotánga (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to count

Kotɛkisa (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To sell

Kotonga (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To build / To sew

Kotuna (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To ask

Koyamba (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To welcome

Koyéba (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To know

Koyébisa (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to tell

Koyékola (Lingala) Verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To learn

Kozánga (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To lack

Kozila (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to wait

Kozónga (Lingala) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

To return

Kɔ́pɔ (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Cup

Kwánga (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Cassava bread

L (31)

Lángi (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

color

Léki (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Younger sibling

Libála (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

marriage

liboke (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

bundle

Libóngo (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Port

Libonza (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

offering

Libosó (Lingala) preposition AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

front/before

Libóta (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Family

Libúlú (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

well

Libwá (Lingala) number AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Nine

Lidɛ́sú (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Beans

Likabo (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Gift

Likálá (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

charcoal

Likambo (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Problem

Likeí (Lingala) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Egg

Likukú (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Kitchen

Liloba (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Word

Linínísa (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Window

Linyangí (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Fork

Lisangá (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Community

Lisoló (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

conversation

Lisungi (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Help / Assistance

Litói (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Ear

Liyangani (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

meeting

Lobɔ́kɔ (Lingala) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Arm

Lokúmu (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Honor / Respect

Lokusó (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Left

Lopitálo (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hospital

Losako (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Greeting / Homage

Lotómo (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

duty

Lútu (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Spoon

M (68)

Mafuta (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Oil

Mái (Lingala) noun Checked by a teacher — awaiting native speaker review

Water

Makási (Lingala) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Strong / Hard

Makilá (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

blood

Makolo (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Legs / Feet

Mama (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Mother / Madam

Manáka (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

calendar

Mápa (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bread

Matánga (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

funeral ceremony

Mayɛ́lɛ (Lingala) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

intelligence

Mbeto (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bed

Mbɛ́li (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Knife

Mbisi (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Fish

Mboka (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

village

Mbóte (Lingala) interjection Checked by a teacher — awaiting native speaker review

Hello

Mbúla (Lingala) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Rain

Mbuma (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Fruit

Mbwa (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Dog

Mésa (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Table

Míbalé (Lingala) numeral AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Two

Mibɛ́ki (Lingala) noun (plural) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Dishes

Mimeseno (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

customs

Mínei (Lingala) numeral AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Four

Minití (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

minute

Misátu (Lingala) numeral AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Three

Misó (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Eyes

misɔ́lɔ (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

money

Mítáno (Lingala) numeral AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Five

Mobáli (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Man

Mobembo (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Journey or trip

Mobóti (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

parent

Moíndo (Lingala) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

black

Mokanda (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Book / Letter

Mókili (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

World

Mokolo (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Day

Mokomi (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Secretary / Clerk

Molakisi (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Teacher

Molúki (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Paddler

Molulu (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

ceremony

Molunge (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Heat

Mombóngo (Lingala) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Business

Mongóngó (Lingala) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

voice

Monínga (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Friend

Mopaya (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Visitor

Mopepe (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wind / Air

Mosala (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Work

Mosálisi (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Assistant / Helper

Moseka (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Young woman

mosuni (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

meat

Motéma (Lingala) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

heart

Motɛkisi (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Seller

Moto (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Person

Motóbá (Lingala) numeral AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Six

Motuka (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Car

Moyékoli (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

student

Mɔ́tɔ (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

fire

Mpángi (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

relative/sibling

Mpéla (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

rainy season

Mpɛpo (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Airplane

Mpɛ́pɔ (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Airplane

Mpíó (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

coldness

Mposa (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

desire

Mpɔ̂ (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

reason

Mpɔngí (Lingala) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sleep

Mungwá (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Salt

Mwambe (Lingala) number AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Eight

Mwána (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Child

Mwasi (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Woman

N (21)

ndambo (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

portion

Ndéko (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Relative

Ndenge (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Manner

Ndɛlɛ (Lingala) adverb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

the day after tomorrow

Ndunda (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Vegetable

Ngonga (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

time/bell

Nkáké (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

thunder

nkámá (Lingala) numeral AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

hundred

Nkana (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sibling of the opposite sex

Nkembo (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Glory

Nkíngá (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

bicycle

Nkingó (Lingala) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

neck

Nkómbó (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Name

nkótó (Lingala) numeral AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

thousand

Nkulutu (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Elder sibling

Nkumu (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

chief

Nokó (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

maternal uncle

Nsuka (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

End

Nzángá (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

noon

Nzelá (Lingala) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Road or Path

Nzungú (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Cooking pot

P (5)

Pantaló (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

trousers

Pémbe (Lingala) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

white

Pilipíli (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Chili

Pósi (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Post office

Púsu (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Cat

S (11)

Sabúni (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Soap

Sakí (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

bag

Sambo (Lingala) number AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Seven

Sandúku (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Box or chest

Sánzá (Lingala) Noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Month

Sapatú (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

shoes

Sɛkɔ́ndɛ (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

second

Sika (Lingala) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

New / Recently

Síkawa (Lingala) adverb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

now

Soso (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Chicken

Súki (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hair

T (4)

Taksí (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Taxi

Tata (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Father / Sir

Tatá-mwasi (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Paternal aunt

Tóngó (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Morning

W (1)

Wɛnzɛ (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Small market

Z (2)

Zándo (Lingala) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Market

Zómi (Lingala) numeral AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Ten

Phrases (216)

Bandá koyemba. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Start singing.

Bato nyóso ya mboka bayé. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

All the people of the village have come.

Bileí óyo ezalí na elɛngi míngi. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This food is very delicious.

Bimisa biloko. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Take the things out.

Bokilo na ngáí ayâ lelo. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My in-law is coming today.

Bombá bilamba na sandúku. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Store the clothes in the chest.

Bóni bonkɔ́kɔ na bínó? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What are your traditions?

Bóni libóta? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How is the family?

Bóni nzóto? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How is your health?

Bóyá bínó nyóso. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Everyone come together.

Bóyá na kímyá. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Come in peace.

Boyei bolámu! (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Welcome!

Bóyókana na bobɔ́tɔ. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Live together in peace.

Boyokani na bínó ezalí kitóko. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Your relationship is beautiful.

Butú elámu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Good night.

Butú eyindi míngi. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The night has become very dark.

Bwáká mputulú na libándá. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Throw the dust outside.

Ebale monɛnɛ. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The river is big.

Ekosimba. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It will work.

Elaka na bisó ekómí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Our appointment has arrived.

Engbunduka ekwéyí na nsima. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The train is late.

Eposa ya kolobana esílí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The time to talk to each other is over.

Esaleli óyo ebóngí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This tool is useful / good.

Esengo ya kokútana na yó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pleasure to meet you.

Ezalí lángi ya pémbe. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is the color white.

Ezalí mosíká míngi? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Is it very far?

Ezalí mosíká na áwa? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Is it far from here?

Ezalí na ntína. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is important.

Ezalí ntáló míngi. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is very expensive.

Ezalí ntálo ya mpamba. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is a very cheap price.

Falánga na ngáí esílí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My money is finished.

Fɛ́ti ebandí malámu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The party started well.

Fungolá búku na nkásá ya míbalé. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Open the book to page two.

Kalamú na ngáí esílí mái. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My pen has run out of ink.

Kámata eloko óyo. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Take this thing.

Kángá ekukí malámu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Close the door well.

Kanga ekuki. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Close the door.

Kangá linínísa pó mbúla enɔ́kí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Close the window because it rained.

Kángá yangó malámu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wrap it well.

Kánisá ntáló ya malámu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Think of a good price.

Kende kosukola bilamba na yó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go wash your clothes.

Kende malámu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go well / Goodbye.

Kende na lobɔ́kɔ ya mobáli. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go to the right.

Kende na lobɔ́kɔ ya mwási. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go to the left.

Kɛndɛ́ na lobɔ́kɔ ya mobáli. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go to the right.

Kɛndɛ́ na lobɔ́kɔ ya mwási. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go to the left.

Kitisá ntáló mɔkɛ́. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Lower the price a little.

Kofánda áwa tɛ́. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do not sit here.

Kómá malámu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Arrive safely.

Kɔmbɔ́ mputulú na nse. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Sweep the dust on the floor.

Kɔ́tá, fándá ná yó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Come in, have a seat.

Lakisá ngáí nzelá. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Show me the way.

Lambá lidɛ́sú na ntángo molai. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Cook the beans for a long time.

Lámuká! (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wake up!

Lángi níni olingí? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Which color do you want?

Latá ekɔ́ti na yó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Put on your hat.

Libóngo ya masúwa ezalí wápi? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where is the boat port?

Libonza óyo ezalí mpo na mboka. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This gift is for the village.

Libóta na bisó ezalí na bomɛngo. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Our family is prosperous.

Lifúta ekokí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The payment is sufficient.

Likambo tɛ́. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

No problem.

Limbisá ngáí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Forgive me / Excuse me.

Liyangani ekozala na tóngó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The meeting will be in the morning.

Lobá lisúsu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Say it again.

Loba malɛmbɛ́ malɛmbɛ́. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Speak very slowly.

Lomposo tokokútanaka na zándo. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We usually meet at the market on Saturday.

Longolá litíti na libándá. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Remove the trash outside.

Losako na bínó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Greetings to you all.

Mái ya kosukola ebɔngí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The bath water is ready.

Mama na ngáí azali molambi malámu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My mother is a good cook.

Mápa na kɔpɔ ya té. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Bread and a cup of tea.

Mbala na mbala (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Frequently

Mbóngo ya kozóngisa ezalí? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Is there change?

Mbótama elámu! (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Happy Birthday!

Mbóte na bínó nyóso. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Greetings to you all.

Míliki ezalí tɛ́. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

There is no milk.

Mimeseno na bisó ezalí kitóko. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Our customs are beautiful.

Minití mɔkɛ́ etíkálí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

A few minutes remain.

Molakisi apɛsí bisó mosala. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The teacher gave us work.

Molongani na ngáí azali na esíka óyo. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My spouse is in this place.

Molɔngɔ́ ezalí molai. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The queue is long.

Molulu ebandí malámu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The ceremony has started well.

Molunge ezalí míngi. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is very hot.

Mosala ekosíla lóbí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The work will finish tomorrow.

Mosálisi na ngáí ayé tɛ́ lelo. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My assistant did not come today.

Mosuni óyo ezalí makási. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This meat is tough.

Motɛkisi apɛsí ngáí lonsómbo. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The seller gave me change.

Mɔ́tɔ ezalí makási tɛ́. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The fire is not strong.

Mpaka óyo azali na bomɔi. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This elder is alive.

Mpángi na yó akómí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Your relative has arrived.

Mpíó ekɔ́tí makási na tóngó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The cold set in strongly in the morning.

Na ebandeli ya mobú (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

At the beginning of the year

Nabéngi yó tata. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I call you father/sir.

Nabosání nkómbó na yó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I forgot your name.

Nákende wápi? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where should I go?

Nakokí kofúta na minkandá? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Can I pay with banknotes?

Nalingí kómɛla tii. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I want to drink tea.

Nasepelí míngi mpo na boyei na yó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am very happy for your arrival.

Natóndi yó míngi. (Lingala) Checked by a teacher — awaiting native speaker review

I thank you very much.

Nayébí lingála mɔkɛ́. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I know a little Lingala.

Nayébí tɛ́. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I don't know.

Nayébisi bínó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am telling you.

Nayóki nsolo malámu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I smell a good scent.

Nayóki nzala. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am hungry.

Nazalí mopaya áwa. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am a visitor here.

Nazalí na botóndi epái na yó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have gratitude towards you.

Nazalí na esengo ya koyoka yó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am happy to hear you.

Nazalí na mawa. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am sad.

Nazalí na mbóngo tɛ́. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I don't have money.

Nazalí na tángo. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I have time.

Nazelí yó áwa. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

I am waiting for you here.

Nkáké na mbúla ebɛ́tí makási. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Thunder and rain struck hard.

Nkámá mɔ́kɔ́ na túkú mítáno. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

One hundred and fifty.

Nkana na ngáí azali áwa. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My sibling is here.

Nkómbó na ngáí ezalí... (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My name is...

Nkómbó na yó náni? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What is your name?

Nkumu azali koloba. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The chief is speaking.

Ntálo bóni? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How much?

Ntáló ekiti. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The price has dropped.

Ntálo ya tiké ezalí bóni? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How much is the ticket price?

Ntángo níni? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What time?

Ofándaka wápi? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where do you live?

Ókɛngɛla malámu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Be very careful / Watch out.

Okokí kopesa ngáí lisungi? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Can you give me help?

Okokí kosálisa ngáí? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Can you help me?

Olingí mwa mái? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Would you like some water?

Olingí níni? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What do you want?

Olobaka Lingála? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you speak Lingala?

Óndima ngáí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Believe me.

Oútí etúká níni? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Which province are you from?

Oútí wápi? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where do you come from?

Ozalí kokɛndɛ wápi? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where are you going?

Ozalí koloba níni? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What are you saying?

Ozalí koluka náni? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Who are you looking for?

Ozalí koyóka mpási? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Are you feeling pain?

Ozalí koyóka ngáí? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you hear / understand me?

Ozalí malámu? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Are you well?

Ozalí mwana ya náni? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Whose child are you?

Ozalí na bána bóni? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How many children do you have?

Ozalí na falánga ya kofúta? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you have money to pay?

Ozalí na lonsómbo? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do you have change?

Ozalí na mibú bóni? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How old are you?

Ozalí na nzala? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Are you hungry?

Ozalí na pósa ya níni? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What do you need?

Ozalí náni? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Who are you?

Pantaló óyo ekoki ngáí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

These trousers fit me.

Pɛ́ngola na lokusó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Turn to the left.

Pɛ́sá ngáí libaku nálímbola. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Give me a chance to explain.

Pɛ́sá ngáí likálá mpo na kolamba. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Give me charcoal to cook.

Pɛ́sá ngáí mungwá, nabondɛlí yó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Pass me the salt, please.

Pɛ́sá ngáí nzela. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Excuse me / Let me pass.

Pɛ́sá ngáí sabúni ya kosukola. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Give me washing soap.

Pɛ́sá ngáí tikelé mɔkɔ́. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Give me one ticket.

Pɛ́sá ye mbóte. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Give him/her greetings.

Pɔ́sɔ ekoyâ (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Next week

Sakí na ngáí ezalí na káti. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My bag is inside.

Sálá mosala na yó malámu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Do your work well.

Sálá noki. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Hurry up.

Sango níni? (Lingala) Checked by a teacher — awaiting native speaker review

What's the news?

Sánzá elandi (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Next month

Sapatú na ngáí ezalí wápi? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Where are my shoes?

Sapatú na yó epoli. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Your shoes are wet.

Sɛkɔ́ndɛ zómi ekokí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Ten seconds are enough.

Síkawa ntángo esílí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Now the time is finished.

Sókoti na yó ezalí kitóko. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Your jacket is nice.

Sómba bileí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Buy food.

Sómba mbuma na zándo. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Buy fruit at the market.

Sukolá lipúta na yó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wash your wrapper.

Sukolá mabɔ́kɔ yambo ya kolía. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wash your hands before eating.

Sukolá mibɛ́ki nyóso. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Wash all the dishes.

Taksí ekokóma ntángo níni? (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What time will the taxi arrive?

Talá ngáí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Look at me.

Tandá litáfi mpo na kolála. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Spread the mat to sleep.

Tángá búku na yó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Read your book.

Tángá mbóngo na yó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Count your money.

Tángo nyóso (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

All the time

Tatá-mwasi na ngáí akoyâ lelo. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My paternal aunt will come today.

Tɛlɛ́má pɛnɛ na wɛnzɛ. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Stop near the market.

Tɛlɛ́misa motuka áwa. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Stop the car here.

Tiká makɛlɛ́lɛ! (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Stop the noise!

Tiká ngáí nákita áwa. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let me get off here.

Tiká ngáí nápéma. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let me rest.

Tiká ngáí náyéba. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let me know.

Tíyá nzungú na mɔ́tɔ. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Put the pot on the fire.

Tóbina na esengo. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's dance with joy.

Tókabola bileí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's share the food.

Tókende káka. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's just go.

Tókende na fɛ́ti. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's go to the party.

Tókende na zándo. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's go to the market.

Tókende tálá. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's go see.

Tokokí kobanda. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

We can start.

Tókútana lóbí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's meet tomorrow.

Tókútaná na matánga. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let us meet at the wake.

Tókutaná na nsima. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's meet later.

Tólingana na motéma mɔkɔ́. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let us love one another with one heart.

Tólobana na nsima. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's talk later.

Tómémya mikóló na bisó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let us respect our elders.

Tópesana mabɔ́kɔ. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's shake hands.

Tosepela na bondéko na bisó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's rejoice in our relationship.

Tóyoka lisoló ya tatá. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Let's listen to father's story.

Túkú mísátu na mwambe. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Thirty-eight.

Wɛnzɛ ekangamí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The small market is closed.

Yaka áwa. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Come here.

Yambá matɔ́ndi na ngáí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Accept my thanks.

Yambá mopaya malámu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Welcome the guest well.

Yébisa ngáí bosɔ́lɔ. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Tell me the truth.

Yekolá mimeseno ya ekólo. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Learn the customs of the nation.

Zalá na bobɔ́tɔ. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Be peaceful.

Zalá na esengo. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Be happy.

Zalá na mobembo malámu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Have a good trip.

Zalá na molendé. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Be persistent / courageous.

Zalá na mpíkó. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Be brave.

Zándo efungwamí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

The market is open.

Zóngá nsima. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Go back.

Zongela ngáí lisúsu. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Repeat it for me again.

Zongisá eloko na ngáí. (Lingala) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Return my thing.

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