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Lingala Vocabulary - Health

Hi Lingala learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn Lingala vocabulary related to health. Health is a crucial aspect of anyone's life, and being able to communicate about it in Lingala is essential. We will also discuss some cultural information and fun facts related to health in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Left and right & Common phrases and examples.

Common Health Issues

In this section, we will learn Lingala vocabulary related to common health issues.

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
(motání)	/mo.'ta.ni/	headache
(miyúsá ngóbó)	/mi.'yu.sa ngo.bo/	stomach ache
(monxása)	/mon.'xa.sa/	fever
(libókó)	/li.'bo.ko/	cough
(ngémbé)	/'ŋe.m.be/	flu
(nséla)	/'nse.la/	cold

Let's see some examples of how to use these words in a dialogue:

• Person 1: Nalíki nakomasá motáni. (I have a headache.)
• Person 2: Ehh, tolobamiyo. (Oh no, please take care of yourself.)

• Person 1: Nalíki nasúka miyúsá ngóbó. (I have a stomach ache.)
• Person 2: Loso nani, eza nionso tolíngaka. (Take a rest, everything will be alright.)

• Person 1: Nakóyó na monxása. (I have a fever.)
• Person 2: Tolíngamiyo mingi mingi, wumela kotalá. (Take care of yourself a lot, drink a lot of water.)

Medical Professionals

In this section, we will learn Lingala vocabulary related to medical professionals.

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
(mowúndo)	/mo.'wun.do/	doctor
(moyámba)	/mo.'ya.mba/	nurse

Let's see some examples of how to use these words in a dialogue:

• Person 1: Wumana nakómela mowúndo. (Tomorrow, I am going to see the doctor.)
• Person 2: Nzambé akólangániyo. (God bless you.)

• Person 1: Naúla nalingáka moyámba. (I need a nurse.)
• Person 2: Olíngamiyo kino? (What do you need?)

Medications and Treatments

In this section, we will learn Lingala vocabulary related to medications and treatments.

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
(molídé)	/mo.'li.de/	medicine
(mingi mingi)	/'mi.ŋi 'mi.ŋi/	a lot
(mokétá)	/mo.'ke.ta/	injection

Let's see some examples of how to use these words in a dialogue:

• Person 1: Nakopéséli molídé. (I need medicine.)
• Person 2: Tokofinguí mungála. (We have to buy some.)

• Person 1: Nalingí nako bótameli mingi mingi molídé. (I want to buy a lot of medicine.)
• Person 2: Tosalí moke úna moko. (Let's first ask for a prescription.)

• Person 1: Nakotóyéli mokétá? (Do I need an injection?)
• Person 2: Eza muoyo ya mowúndo na moyámba. (It's up to the doctor and the nurse.)

Cultural Information and Fun Facts

The Democratic Republic of Congo has a unique approach to healthcare, where traditional medicine plays a significant role alongside modern medicine. Many Congolese people believe in the power of traditional healers, who use a combination of herbal remedies, massages, and prayers to treat various ailments. Patients often visit traditional healers before seeking medical attention from doctors and nurses.

Fun Fact: Did you know that the Congolese government declared a state of emergency in 2020 after several outbreaks of Ebola in the country? This declaration allowed healthcare workers to take extreme measures to contain the virus, including quarantining whole villages.

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

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Sources

• LINGALA LANGUAGE (LGLA) < University of North Carolina at ...
• Lingala Vocabulary - Sickness and Health
• ‎Learn to Speak Lingala: English-Lingala Beginner's Course Audio ...