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Lingala Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Lingala learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will cover the vocabulary related to fruits in Lingala. Fruits are a vital part of a healthy diet and it's essential to know their names as they are commonly used in daily conversations.

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Lingala Vocabulary - Fruits

Let's start with some important vocabulary related to fruits:

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
Nzambi	Nzambi	Fruit
Mongo	Monɡo	Mango
Nsaku	Nsaku	Pineapple
Mpompon	Mpompon	Grape
Limoni	Limoni	Lemon
Ndolo	Ndolo	Banana
Aziza	Aziza	Pineapple crème brûlée
Mangola	Ma᷈ŋɡula	Orange
Papanasi	Papanasi	Papaya
Limonade	Limonade	Lime

Now that you know the individual names of the fruits let's create a dialogue to see them in context:

• Person 1: Nazali koleka mango mingi mingi. (I like to eat mangoes a lot.)
• Person 2: Na sala biso ndolo ezali malembe-malembe. (Let's buy some bananas, they are ripe.)
• Person 1: Eko, nazali koleka meloni mingi mingi! (Yes, I really like to eat watermelons a lot!)

It's also important to know the different words associated with the concept of fruits that are commonly used in day-to-day conversations, so let's take a look at those too:

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
Ndako	Ndako	Ripe / Mature
Nani	Nani	Raw
Kozala sololá	Koza᷈la sololá	To be juicy
Kozala sucré	Koza᷈la sucre	To be sweet

Interesting Facts about Fruits

- Pineapple is native to South America and was first named "Ananas" by European explorers before being renamed "pineapple".

- Mangoes are one of the most popular fruits in the world and are known for their delicious flavor and juiciness.

- The banana is the world's most popular fruit and is grown in over 150 countries.

- Watermelons contain about 92% water and are rich in vitamins A and C.

- Grapes are one of the oldest fruits in the world and were first cultivated over 6,000 years ago in what is now known as the Middle East.

- The orange is a hybrid fruit that originated in ancient China and is now grown in many parts of the world.

To improve your Lingala Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources

• Lingala Vocabulary - Fruits
• Appendix:Lingala Swadesh list - Wiktionary
• Lingala Vocabulary - Food

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