Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Geography

Lingala Vocabulary - Geography

Hi Lingala learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn Lingala vocabulary related to geography. Learning Lingala geography vocabulary will allow you to explore and talk about natural and cultural landscapes with confidence. Let's get started! Don't forget to edit and add any other Lingala geography vocabulary that might come to your mind. 😎

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Mining, minerals and natural resources & Fruits.

Basic Geography Vocabulary

Here are some basic vocabulary words related to geography.

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
ngonga	ŋoŋɡa	continent
mbongo	mbɔŋɔ	island
elanga	ɛlaŋa	ocean
mokandisi	mokandisi	archipelago
nzete	nzetɛ	bay
mabisi	mabisɛ	river
mokili	mokili	earth
motuya	motuya	desert

Now, let's see how we can use some of these words in a dialogue:

• Person 1: Sikoyo, na moni mbongo ya Afrika! (Look, I see the Africa island!)
• Person 2: Mbongo ya Afrika ? E tinda ? (The Africa island ? Where is it ?)

Landforms

In Lingala there are different words to describe landforms, such as mountains, valleys, or cliffs.

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
moto w'enene	mɔtɔ wɛnɛnɛ	mountain
nsusu	nsusu	hill
mayele	majɛlɛ	valley
yoko	jɔkɔ	cliff
mbongo	mbɔŋɔ	island

Let's see some examples:

• Person 1: Moto w'enene eyinda na bango ya Kivu. (The big mountain is located in the Kivu region.)
• Person 2: Na moni nsusu ya Luvua. (I can see the hill of Luvua.)

Climate

Here are some words to describe the weather and climate in Lingala.

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
lokola mayele	lɔkɔla majɛlɛ	humid
ebale	ɛbalɛ	rainy
ndobo	ndɔbɔ	cloudy
moto	mɔtɔ	hot
muyembe	mwẽmbɛ	cool

Let's see how to use some of these words:

• Person 1: Mbóka na biso elati ndobo mingi mingi sango ya mokanda. (Our country is often very cloudy during the rainy season.)
• Person 2: Ezalaka moto mingi te (It is very hot.)

Cultural Landmarks

Lingala is spoken in various countries and regions of Africa. Each one has its own cultural landmarks that are worth exploring.

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
mutuka	mutuka	palace
misolo	misɔlɔ	museum
nzala	nzala	castle
lopango	lɔpáŋɔ	monument

Now let's see how we can use them in a dialogue:

• Person 1: Soki omoni mutuka ya Kongo, omoni na 22 étages! (If you see the Congo Palace, you will see that it has 22 floors!)
• Person 2: Nga na banda misolo ya Bandundu. (I visited a museum in Bandundu.)

Countries and Nationalities

Here are some countries and nationalities in Lingala.

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
Kongo	kɔŋɔ	Congo
Kiswahili	kiswahili	Swahili
Gabon	gabɔnɛ	Gabon
Rwandese	ruandɛzɛ	Rwandese

And some examples:

• Person 1: Baninga ba Kongo bayebisaka liboso. (People of Congo like to dance.)
• Person 2: Bakangaga ba Kiswahili bapesi bilanga na Afrika ya Sika. (Swahili people speak many languages in East Africa nowadays.)

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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Other Lessons

• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Binomials
• Life, love and death
• Using ‘moko’ and ‘liboso’
• Helper Words
• God and Religion
• Family
• Government
• At the market

Sources

• Lingala Vocabulary - Geography
• LINGALA LANGUAGE (LGLA) < University of North Carolina at ...
• Section 7. Vocabulary | Loba Lingala