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<span link>Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/English-Lingala-verbs|English Lingala verbs]], [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Common-Foods|Lingala Vocabulary: Learn the words for common food items!]], [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Mining,-minerals-and-natural-resources|Mining, minerals and natural resources]] & [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Common-Professions|Common Professions]].</span>
== Useful phrases ==
== Useful phrases ==


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Now that you know the vocabulary, it's time to practice! Go to [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=75 Polyglot Club], find native speakers, and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/lingala/question questions]. You can also improve your Lingala [[Language/Lingala|Vocabulary]] by visiting the website!
Now that you know the vocabulary, it's time to practice! Go to [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=75 Polyglot Club], find native speakers, and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/lingala/question questions]. You can also improve your Lingala [[Language/Lingala|Vocabulary]] by visiting the website!


== Sources ==
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo Cuisine of the Democratic Republic of the Congo]
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_in_Africa Beer in Africa]
* [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:Lingala_Swadesh_list Appendix:Lingala Swadesh list - Wiktionary]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traditional_beer Traditional beer]
* [https://lobalingala.wordpress.com/7-vocabulary/ Section 7. Vocabulary | Loba Lingala]


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==Other Lessons==
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Binomials|Binomials]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Binomials|Binomials]]
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Latest revision as of 21:32, 27 March 2023

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Lingala Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Lingala learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the Lingala vocabulary for drinks!


Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: English Lingala verbs, Lingala Vocabulary: Learn the words for common food items!, Mining, minerals and natural resources & Common Professions.

Useful phrases[edit | edit source]

Before we start, here are some useful phrases you might find helpful:

  • Nalingi na mpéya ya...... - I want a glass/cup of......
  • Nalingi biléi ya...... - I want a bottle of......
  • Nalingi na lopango ya...... - I want a pitcher of......
  • Eko wapi na yo? - Where is yours?
  • Ezali oyo ya ngai. - That is mine.
  • Ezo wapi na yo? - Where is yours?
  • Ezali na kombo ya ngai. - It's on my side.

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Drinks come in many shapes and sizes. Here is a table with some of the most common drinks in Lingala:

Lingala Pronunciation English
mosi /mɔsi/ beer
sima /sima/ African traditional beer
kólá /kola/ cola
awa /awa/ water
kafe /kafe/ coffee
thé /te/ tea
djuice /dʒuis/ juice
likueri /likʷeri/ liqueur
vin /vĩ/ wine
champaigne /tʃampane/ champagne
senton /sentɔ̃/ soda

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Here's a dialogue to help you see the vocabulary in context:

  • Person 1: Nalingi na mpéya ya mosi. (I want a glass of beer.)
  • Person 2: Laki na ngaï alaffi yango te. (Don't bother me with that.)
  • Person 1: Nalingi na mpéya sima. (I want a glass of African traditional beer.)
  • Person 2: Sala ngaï, ezali na kóndo ya ngaï te. (Sorry, I don't have any.)
  • Person 1: Nalingi na mpéya ya kólá. (I want a glass of cola.)
  • Person 2: Manga ngaï, ezali oyo ya ngaï. (Help yourself, it's mine.)

Cultural information[edit | edit source]

Brewing and drinking beer is a widespread cultural practice across the African continent, including in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The use of traditional beer as a welcome gift is common in many communities across the country, and it is often used in traditional ceremonies.

Practice[edit | edit source]

Now that you know the vocabulary, it's time to practice! Go to Polyglot Club, find native speakers, and ask them any questions. You can also improve your Lingala Vocabulary by visiting the website!

Sources[edit | edit source]

Videos[edit | edit source]

LEARN LINGALA - FOODS PT.1 (STAPLE FOODS & DRINKS ...[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]