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<div class="pg_page_title">Lingala Vocabulary - Express Surprise</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Lingala Vocabulary - Express Surprise</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/lingala Lingala] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to express surprise in Lingala. We will look at some useful words and phrases that you can use to express surprise in different situations. __TOC__


== Words ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/lingala Lingala] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, you will learn how to express surprise in Lingala. Being able to express emotions is essential for efficient communication in any language, and Lingala is no exception! With this guide, you will discover different ways to show surprise through vocabulary, expressions, and fun facts. Ready? Let's get started! 🚀<br>
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<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Directions|Directions]] & [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Health|Health]].</span>
== Vocabulary ==
Here are some common Lingala words and phrases that can be used to show surprise:
 
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! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
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! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Nainua || nai-NU-ah || I am amazed.
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| Ndenge !! [ndɛŋɛ] !! Really?
| Eleki mosuni || el-e-KEE mo-SU-nee || It's unbelievable.
|-
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| Ndenge nini ?? !! [ndɛŋɛ niːni] !! What?
| Malamu mingi || ma-LA-moo MIN-gee || That's great news.
|-
|-
| Ndenge nazali ?? !! [ndɛŋɛ naːzali] !! How come?
| Zala na ngai || za-LA na ngai || Wow!
|-
|-
| Ndenge nazali kaka ?? !! [ndɛŋɛ naːzali kaːka] !! How is that possible?
| Bolingani mingi || bo-LIN-ga-nee MIN-gee || That's surprising!
|-
|-
| Ndenge nazali moto ?? !! [ndɛŋɛ naːzali moːto] !! How did that happen?
| Eleki makambo ya liwa || el-e-KEE ma-KAM-bo ya LEE-wa || That's unexpected.
|-
|-
| Ndenge nazali koloba ?? !! [ndɛŋɛ naːzali koːloba] !! How did you do that?
| Omoni te? || oh-mo-NEE te? || You don't say? / Really?
|-
| Ndenge nazali koyeba ?? !! [ndɛŋɛ naːzali koːjeba] !! How did you know that?
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| Ndenge nazali kobeta ?? !! [ndɛŋɛ naːzali koːbeta] !! How did you find out?
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| Ndenge nazali kosala ?? !! [ndɛŋɛ naːzali koːsala] !! How did you manage that?
|}
|}


== Example Sentences ==
== Expressions ==
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Expressions are a great way to show surprise in Lingala. Here are some common phrases:
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! Lingala !! English Translation
* Monoko ezali mosuni ! (mo-NO-ko e-za-LI mo-SU-nee) - This means "This is incredible!"
|-
* Likambo esalemaki ! (li-KAM-bo e-sa-le-MA-kee) - This means "What a surprise!"
| Ndenge nazali kokoma ?? !! How did you get here?
* Mama ! Nzokio kye nkambo ! (MA-ma! Nzo-KI-o ke n-KAM-bo!) - This means "Oh my goodness! What a surprise!"
|-
 
| Ndenge nazali kobima ?? !! How did you make it?
Let's see an example of a dialogue to put these expressions into context:
|-
 
| Ndenge nazali kobeta nini ?? !! How did you find out what?
* Person 1: Nalingi koloba na ngai nzembo ya Koffi Olomide. (na-LIN-gee ko-LO-ba na ngai n-ZEM-bo ya Koffi Olomide) - I want to sing a song by Koffi Olomide.
|-
* Person 2: Monoko ezali mosuni ! Nalingaki ko pe koyamba ba oldies ! (mo-NO-ko e-za-LI mo-SU-nee! na-LIN-ga-kee ko pe ko-yam-ba ba OLDIES!) - This means "This is incredible! I also want to sing oldies!"
| Ndenge nazali kosala nini ?? !! How did you manage to do what?
|-
| Ndenge nazali kokende ?? !! How did you arrive?
|-
| Ndenge nazali kokoma nini ?? !! How did you get here for what?
|-
| Ndenge nazali kobima nini ?? !! How did you make it for what?
|-
| Ndenge nazali kokende nini ?? !! How did you arrive for what?
|}


== Quiz ==
== Interesting facts ==
Test your understanding of expressing surprise in Lingala with the following quiz:
Did you know that in Lingala, the sound "h" is always silent? For example, the word "hôpital" (hospital) is pronounced "ôpital" in Lingala. Another interesting fact is that Lingala is one of the four national languages of the Democratic Republic of Congo, along with Swahili, Tshiluba, and Kikongo.


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== Practice ==
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To practice expressing surprise in Lingala, you can use the [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=75 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/lingala/question questions]! Also, try to use the new vocabulary and expressions you learned in conversations with others in Lingala. To improve your [[:Language/Lingala|Lingala]] [[:Language/Lingala/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website.
! Question !! Answer
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| Ndenge nazali kokoma ?? || How did you get here?
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| Ndenge nazali kobima ?? || How did you make it?
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| Ndenge nazali kobeta nini ?? || How did you find out what?
|-
| Ndenge nazali kosala nini ?? || How did you manage to do what?
|-
| Ndenge nazali kokende ?? || How did you arrive?
|-
| Ndenge nazali kokoma nini ?? || How did you get here for what?
|-
| Ndenge nazali kobima nini ?? || How did you make it for what?
|-
| Ndenge nazali kokende nini ?? || How did you arrive for what?
|}


To improve your [[Language/Lingala|Lingala]] [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=75 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/lingala/question questions]!
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==Sources==
* [https://www.ksludotique.com/lingala-space/lingala-common-expressions/?lang=en ksludotiqueLingala : Common expressions - ksludotique]


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==Other Lessons==
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Introducing-yourself|Introducing yourself]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/At-the-market|At the market]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Greetings|Greetings]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/English-Lingala-verbs|English Lingala verbs]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Around-the-house|Around the house]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/In-the-forest|In the forest]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/On-the-road|On the road]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/On-the-road|On the road]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Domestic-animals|Domestic animals]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Contractions|Contractions]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Life,-love-and-death|Life, love and death]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Around-town|Around town]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Complex-numbers|Complex numbers]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/At-school|At school]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Greetings|Greetings]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/At-the-restaurant|At the restaurant]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Government|Government]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Fire|Fire]]


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Lingala Vocabulary - Express Surprise

Hi Lingala learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to express surprise in Lingala. Being able to express emotions is essential for efficient communication in any language, and Lingala is no exception! With this guide, you will discover different ways to show surprise through vocabulary, expressions, and fun facts. Ready? Let's get started! 🚀


With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Directions & Health.

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Here are some common Lingala words and phrases that can be used to show surprise:

Lingala Pronunciation English
Nainua nai-NU-ah I am amazed.
Eleki mosuni el-e-KEE mo-SU-nee It's unbelievable.
Malamu mingi ma-LA-moo MIN-gee That's great news.
Zala na ngai za-LA na ngai Wow!
Bolingani mingi bo-LIN-ga-nee MIN-gee That's surprising!
Eleki makambo ya liwa el-e-KEE ma-KAM-bo ya LEE-wa That's unexpected.
Omoni te? oh-mo-NEE te? You don't say? / Really?

Expressions[edit | edit source]

Expressions are a great way to show surprise in Lingala. Here are some common phrases:

  • Monoko ezali mosuni ! (mo-NO-ko e-za-LI mo-SU-nee) - This means "This is incredible!"
  • Likambo esalemaki ! (li-KAM-bo e-sa-le-MA-kee) - This means "What a surprise!"
  • Mama ! Nzokio kye nkambo ! (MA-ma! Nzo-KI-o ke n-KAM-bo!) - This means "Oh my goodness! What a surprise!"

Let's see an example of a dialogue to put these expressions into context:

  • Person 1: Nalingi koloba na ngai nzembo ya Koffi Olomide. (na-LIN-gee ko-LO-ba na ngai n-ZEM-bo ya Koffi Olomide) - I want to sing a song by Koffi Olomide.
  • Person 2: Monoko ezali mosuni ! Nalingaki ko pe koyamba ba oldies ! (mo-NO-ko e-za-LI mo-SU-nee! na-LIN-ga-kee ko pe ko-yam-ba ba OLDIES!) - This means "This is incredible! I also want to sing oldies!"

Interesting facts[edit | edit source]

Did you know that in Lingala, the sound "h" is always silent? For example, the word "hôpital" (hospital) is pronounced "ôpital" in Lingala. Another interesting fact is that Lingala is one of the four national languages of the Democratic Republic of Congo, along with Swahili, Tshiluba, and Kikongo.

Practice[edit | edit source]

To practice expressing surprise in Lingala, you can use the Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Also, try to use the new vocabulary and expressions you learned in conversations with others in Lingala. To improve your Lingala Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website.

Sources[edit | edit source]

➡ 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. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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