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Revision as of 21:59, 2 April 2023

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Lingala → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Daily Routines and Activities → Work and School

Vocabulary

In this lesson, you will learn the Lingala vocabulary for common work and school activities. These are activities that people do on a regular basis, and are essential for communicating in these environments.

Work Vocabulary

Here is a list of Lingala words and phrases related to work:

Lingala Pronunciation English
Mboka m-boh-kah Work
Kótá koh-tah Job
Nzela n-zeh-lah Route/Path/Task
Mpínda mpeen-dah Agenda
Lipaká lee-pah-kah Folder
Kampanya kahm-pan-yah Campaign
Kazyá kah-zee-ah Meeting
Kónga koonga Presentation
Kábita kah-bee-tah office
Tánga tun-gah Phone call
Mpɛ́pɛ́ mpeh-peh Report

Now let's look at these words and phrases in context:

  • "Nzela ya lɛ́tɛ́li ye?" - "What is his task today?".
  • "Mpínda ya kámpanya" - "Agenda of the campaign".
  • "Kazyáme pe Milinde alobelaki." - "In the meeting, Milinde spoke.".
  • "Lipaká moko moko ya nzela nfuɛ̌nga." - "Each folder contains a different task".

School Vocabulary

Here is a list of Lingala words and phrases related to school:

Lingala Pronunciation English
Lɔ́kɔlɔ loh-koh-loh School
Efɔ́lu eh-foh-loo Grade
Lobɔ́ko loh-boh-koh Notebook
Ebenga eh-beng-gah Exam/Test
Kɔpi koh-pee Copy/Photocopy
Kóma ko-mah Assignment/Homework
Kítolyɛ kee-tol-yeh Pencil
Bokɔó bo-koh-oh Board/Chalkboard
Bitɔ́ki bee-toh-kee Book
Lɔ́ti ya buzɔ́ loh-tee yah boo-zoh Calculator

Now let's look at these words and phrases in context:

  • "Lɔ́kɔlɔ nayo efɔ́lu ya pɛtɛ" - "His school grade is the highest".
  • "Lobɔ́komi moko miyisi nyoso" - "All my notebooks are full".
  • "Bokɔó eyesɛki lifelo ya sika to ko." - "The chalkboard is clean and ready.".
  • "Kóma ya mpundi na Bitɔ́ki ya Maths" - "Math assignment with Math book".

Phrases

Now that you know some new vocabulary, let's look at a few phrases that you can use in both work and school contexts.

Work Phrases

  • "Tánga ngai oyo ata kónga?" - "Can you call me at the office?".
  • "Kónga na ngai esengeli ebonga ya mpɛ́pɛ́ ?" - "Did I receive the report folder in my office?".
  • "Kótá ya ngai eyembɔni." - "My job is fun.".
  • "Nzela ya ngai esálá." - "My task is difficult.".

School Phrases

  • "Kópi ngai bátɛli na Kinshasa." - "I need to make copies in Kinshasa.".
  • "Lɔ́ti na ngai ezáli mikolo na ngɔtá." - "My calculator is old but it works.".
  • "Búzi ya ngai esálí te." - "My pen is not working.".
  • "Kóma na ngai ekómi lisusu." - "My homework is not done yet.".

With this Lingala vocabulary and phrases, you will be able to communicate important work and school activities with ease!

Table of Contents - Lingala Course - 0 to A1


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Pronouns


Numbers and Time


Verbs and Conjugation


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Dining


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Travel and Transportation


Lingala Culture and Traditions


Professions and Hobbies


Questions and Interrogatives


Daily Routines and Activities


Imperatives and Commands


Other Lessons


Sources


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