Language/Lingala/Grammar/Object-Pronouns

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Object pronouns are used to indicate the object of an action in a sentence. In Lingala, object pronouns are used in conjunction with verbs and are placed after the verb. In this lesson, you will learn about the object pronouns in Lingala and how to use them in sentences.

Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Adverbs & Gender.

Object Pronouns

To form object pronouns in Lingala, you simply add the prefix "n" to the subject pronoun. For example, if the subject pronoun is "ngo", the object pronoun would be "nango". Here are the object pronouns in Lingala:

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
nango	naŋɔ	me (object)
nayo	na.jɔ	you (singular, object)
ye	jɛ	him/her/it
bango	ba.ŋɔ	us (object)
bayo	ba.jɔ	you (plural, object)
bazo	ba.zɔ	them

Using Object Pronouns in Sentences

Here are some examples of how to use object pronouns in sentences:

• Naza na kofele nango. (I drink my coffee.)
• Na sala nayo mobali. (I see him/her/it husband.)
• Basalaka koloba bango. (They talk about us.)
• Bayebi elingi koleka bayo. (They know he/she/it likes them.)

Note that in Lingala, the object pronoun is placed after the verb. In some cases, such as when using certain prepositions, the object pronoun may be placed before the verb. For example:

• Na zongi bango. (I call them.)
• Na tondi nango na salon. (I wait for myself at the salon.)

Object Pronouns with Compound Verbs

When using compound verbs, the object pronoun is placed before the auxiliary verb. For example:

• Nazali kosamba nango. (I was singing about me.)
• Nabangi kobeta nayo. (I am going to hit him/her/it.)

In these cases, the auxiliary verb is usually "ko" or "na".

Summary

Object pronouns are an important part of Lingala grammar and are used to indicate the object of an action in a sentence. They are formed by adding the prefix "n" to the subject pronoun, and are placed after the verb or before the auxiliary verb in compound verbs. By mastering the use of object pronouns, you will be able to communicate more effectively in Lingala.

Table of Contents - Lingala Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Singular and Plural Nouns
• Subject Pronouns
• Object Pronouns

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Verbs and Conjugation

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs
• Negation

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative
• Adverbs

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases

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Lingala Culture and Traditions

• Festivals and Celebrations
• Traditional Music and Dance
• Traditional Foods
• Arts and Crafts

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Professions and Hobbies

• Common Professions
• Hobbies and Interests

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Questions and Interrogatives

• Yes/No Questions
• Wh- Questions

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Daily Routines and Activities

• Morning Routine
• Work and School
• Evening Routine

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Imperatives and Commands

• Forming Imperatives
• Using Commands in Context

Other Lessons

• Plurals
• Verb To Have and To Be
• The Past Tense To Be
• Questions
• Past progressive tense
• Irregular verbs – kolia – to eat
• Using Commands in Context
• How to Use Be
• POSSESSIVES
• The Imperative Mood

Sources

• Lingala Grammar
• Lingala - Wikipedia
• Lingala Grammar - Personal pronouns