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<div class="pg_page_title">Lingala Grammar - How to Use "Be"</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Lingala Grammar - How to Use "Be"</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/lingala Lingala] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Lingala. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. We will also look at some examples of sentences using the verb "be". __TOC__


The verb "be" is used to describe a state or condition. It is used to describe a person, place, thing, or idea. In Lingala, the verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence.  
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/lingala Lingala] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, we'll be diving into the Lingala language and exploring how to use 'be'. This lesson is for intermediate learners who already have some knowledge of the language. If you're a beginner, don't worry, you can check out this [https://polyglotclub.com/language/lingala Lingala course] to start learning. Let's get started!


The verb "be" has three forms: the present tense, the past tense, and the future tense.
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The present tense of the verb "be" is used to describe something that is happening now or something that is true in the present. The present tense of the verb "be" is conjugated as follows:  
== The Verb Be ==
 
The verb 'be' is very important in any language, as it helps to connect subjects, adjectives, and predicates. If you can use the verb 'be' correctly in Lingala, it will help you to express yourself more clearly and effectively.
 
In Lingala, the verb 'be' is expressed in two forms: 'ko' and 'e'. Here's a table to help you understand the different forms:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Ko || /ko/ || is, am, are
|-
|-
| Nzambe || n-zahm-beh || I am
| E || /e/ || was, were
|}
 
== Present Tense ==
 
In Lingala, to express 'be' in the present tense, we use the verb 'ko'. Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Ozali || oh-zah-lee || You are
| Nazali nzela || /na.za.li ⁿze.la/ || I am walking.
|-
|-
| Azali || ah-zah-lee || He/She/It is
| Oyaki mangɛmɛnge || /o.ja.ki ma.ŋɛ.mɛ.ŋe/ || You are eating.
|-
|-
| Tzambe || t-zahm-beh || We are
| Alobeli yo || /a.lo.be.li jo/ || He/she loves you.
|-
| Ezali || eh-zah-lee || You (plural) are
|-
| Azo || ah-zoh || They are
|}
|}


The past tense of the verb "be" is used to describe something that happened in the past. The past tense of the verb "be" is conjugated as follows:  
As you can see, we use 'ko' to connect the subject with the predicate (verb or adjective).
 
== Past Tense ==
 
In the past tense, we use the verb 'e'. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Nakoki epesaka || /na.ko.ki e.pe.sa.ka/ || I was sleeping.
|-
|-
| Nzambe || n-zahm-beh || I was
| Oyaki monɛnga || /o.ja.ki mo.ⁿɛ.ŋa/ || You were playing.
|-
|-
| Ozali || oh-zah-lee || You were
| Ataɛni na ngambo || /a.ta.ɛ.ni na ŋam.bo/ || She/he was in the forest.
|-
|}
| Azali || ah-zah-lee || He/She/It was
 
== Negative Statements ==
 
To make a negative statement with 'be' in Lingala, we use the negative adverb 'te'. Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Tzambe || t-zahm-beh || We were
| Nazali te na ndako || /na.za.li te na ⁿda.ko/ || I am not at home.
|-
|-
| Ezali || eh-zah-lee || You (plural) were
| Oyaki te libumu || /o.ja.ki te li.bu.mu/ || You are not angry.
|-
|-
| Azo || ah-zoh || They were
| Ataɛni te na kolokoso || /a.ta.ɛ.ni te na ko.lo.ko.so/ || She/he is not in the kitchen.
|}
|}


The future tense of the verb "be" is used to describe something that will happen in the future. The future tense of the verb "be" is conjugated as follows:  
== Questions ==
 
To ask questions with 'be' in Lingala, we simply invert the subject and the verb. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Nzala liwa? || /nza.la li.wa/ || Am I tired?
|-
| Nzambe || n-zahm-beh || I will be
|-
| Ozali || oh-zah-lee || You will be
|-
| Azali || ah-zah-lee || He/She/It will be
|-
| Tzambe || t-zahm-beh || We will be
|-
|-
| Ezali || eh-zah-lee || You (plural) will be
| Oyaki libumu? || /o.ja.ki li.bu.mu/ || Are you angry?
|-
|-
| Azo || ah-zoh || They will be
| Alobeli yo mingi? || /a.lo.be.li jo mi.ⁿgi/ || Does he/she love you?
|}
|}


Now let's look at some examples of sentences using the verb "be":
== Dialogue ==
Let's see a short dialogue between two friends, Lina and Tino.


* Person 1: Nzambe moto. (I am a person.)  
* Lina: Mbote Tino! Nzala liwa? (Hello Tino! Am I tired?)
* Person 2: Ozali moto. (You are a person.)
* Tino: Mbote Lina! Te, ozali miso mibale. (Hello Lina! No, you are still young.)
* Person 1: Azali mokili. (He/She/It is an animal.)
* Lina: Ezali mingi. Na kobenga nioso (It's difficult. I am doing everything.)
* Person 2: Tzambe mokili. (We are animals.)
* Tino: Okanisi, nazali na ngambo na biso? (By the way, were we in the forest?)
* Person 1: Ezali mokili. (You (plural) are animals.)  
* Lina: Te, tozali na rua na biso. (No, we were on the street. )
* Person 2: Azo moto. (They are people.)


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== Conclusion ==
 
In Lingala, 'be' is expressed in two forms: 'ko' and 'e'. We use 'ko' for the present tense and 'e' for the past tense. On negative statements, we add 'te' as a negative adverb. To ask questions, we simply invert the subject and verb. Practice using 'be' in Lingala to improve your speaking and writing skills.
 
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Lingala Grammar - How to Use "Be"

Hi Lingala learners! 😊
In this lesson, we'll be diving into the Lingala language and exploring how to use 'be'. This lesson is for intermediate learners who already have some knowledge of the language. If you're a beginner, don't worry, you can check out this Lingala course to start learning. Let's get started!

The Verb Be

The verb 'be' is very important in any language, as it helps to connect subjects, adjectives, and predicates. If you can use the verb 'be' correctly in Lingala, it will help you to express yourself more clearly and effectively.

In Lingala, the verb 'be' is expressed in two forms: 'ko' and 'e'. Here's a table to help you understand the different forms:

Lingala Pronunciation English
Ko /ko/ is, am, are
E /e/ was, were

Present Tense

In Lingala, to express 'be' in the present tense, we use the verb 'ko'. Here are some examples:

Lingala Pronunciation English
Nazali nzela /na.za.li ⁿze.la/ I am walking.
Oyaki mangɛmɛnge /o.ja.ki ma.ŋɛ.mɛ.ŋe/ You are eating.
Alobeli yo /a.lo.be.li jo/ He/she loves you.

As you can see, we use 'ko' to connect the subject with the predicate (verb or adjective).

Past Tense

In the past tense, we use the verb 'e'. Here are some examples:

Lingala Pronunciation English
Nakoki epesaka /na.ko.ki e.pe.sa.ka/ I was sleeping.
Oyaki monɛnga /o.ja.ki mo.ⁿɛ.ŋa/ You were playing.
Ataɛni na ngambo /a.ta.ɛ.ni na ŋam.bo/ She/he was in the forest.

Negative Statements

To make a negative statement with 'be' in Lingala, we use the negative adverb 'te'. Here are some examples:

Lingala Pronunciation English
Nazali te na ndako /na.za.li te na ⁿda.ko/ I am not at home.
Oyaki te libumu /o.ja.ki te li.bu.mu/ You are not angry.
Ataɛni te na kolokoso /a.ta.ɛ.ni te na ko.lo.ko.so/ She/he is not in the kitchen.

Questions

To ask questions with 'be' in Lingala, we simply invert the subject and the verb. Here are some examples:

Lingala Pronunciation English
Nzala liwa? /nza.la li.wa/ Am I tired?
Oyaki libumu? /o.ja.ki li.bu.mu/ Are you angry?
Alobeli yo mingi? /a.lo.be.li jo mi.ⁿgi/ Does he/she love you?

Dialogue

Let's see a short dialogue between two friends, Lina and Tino.

  • Lina: Mbote Tino! Nzala liwa? (Hello Tino! Am I tired?)
  • Tino: Mbote Lina! Te, ozali miso mibale. (Hello Lina! No, you are still young.)
  • Lina: Ezali mingi. Na kobenga nioso (It's difficult. I am doing everything.)
  • Tino: Okanisi, nazali na ngambo na biso? (By the way, were we in the forest?)
  • Lina: Te, tozali na rua na biso. (No, we were on the street. )

Conclusion

In Lingala, 'be' is expressed in two forms: 'ko' and 'e'. We use 'ko' for the present tense and 'e' for the past tense. On negative statements, we add 'te' as a negative adverb. To ask questions, we simply invert the subject and verb. Practice using 'be' in Lingala to improve your speaking and writing skills.

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

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


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