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<div class="pg_page_title">Lingala Vocabulary - Geography</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Lingala Vocabulary - Geography</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/lingala Lingala] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn the most important Lingala words related to geography. We will learn how to say countries, cities, rivers, mountains, and more. __TOC__


== Countries ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/lingala Lingala] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, we will learn Lingala vocabulary related to geography. Learning Lingala geography vocabulary will allow you to explore and talk about natural and cultural landscapes with confidence. Let's get started! Don't forget to edit and add any other Lingala geography vocabulary that might come to your mind. 😎
 
__TOC__
 
 
<span link>Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Mining,-minerals-and-natural-resources|Mining, minerals and natural resources]] & [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]].</span>
== Basic Geography Vocabulary ==
 
Here are some basic vocabulary words related to geography.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| ngonga || ŋoŋɡa || continent
|-
|-
| Kongo || kɔ́ŋɡo || Congo
| mbongo || mbɔŋɔ || island
|-
|-
| Kongo-Kinshasa || kɔ́ŋɡo kínsása || Democratic Republic of Congo
| elanga || ɛlaŋa || ocean
|-
|-
| Kongo-Brazzaville || kɔ́ŋɡo brázavíl || Republic of Congo
| mokandisi || mokandisi || archipelago
|-
|-
| Angola || áŋɡola || Angola
| nzete || nzetɛ || bay
|-
|-
| Gabon || gabɔ́n || Gabon
| mabisi || mabisɛ || river
|-
|-
| Zaire || záire || Zaire
| mokili || mokili || earth
|-
|-
| Zambia || zámbia || Zambia
| motuya || motuya || desert
|}
 
Now, let's see how we can use some of these words in a dialogue:
 
* Person 1: Sikoyo, na moni mbongo ya Afrika! (Look, I see the Africa island!)
* Person 2: Mbongo ya Afrika ? E tinda ? (The Africa island ? Where is it ?)
 
== Landforms ==
 
In Lingala there are different words to describe landforms, such as mountains, valleys, or cliffs.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Rwanda || rwánda || Rwanda
| moto w'enene || mɔtɔ wɛnɛnɛ || mountain
|-
|-
| Burundi || burúndi || Burundi
| nsusu || nsusu || hill
|-
|-
| Tanzania || tanzánía || Tanzania
| mayele || majɛlɛ || valley
|-
|-
| Uganda || ugánda || Uganda
| yoko || jɔkɔ || cliff
|-
|-
| Kenya || kénya || Kenya
| mbongo || mbɔŋɔ || island
|}
|}


== Cities ==
Let's see some examples:
 
* Person 1: Moto w'enene eyinda na bango ya Kivu. (The big mountain is located in the Kivu region.)
* Person 2: Na moni nsusu ya Luvua. (I can see the hill of Luvua.)
 
== Climate ==
 
Here are some words to describe the weather and climate in Lingala.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| lokola mayele || lɔkɔla majɛlɛ || humid
|-
| Kinshasa || kínsása || Kinshasa
|-
| Brazzaville || brázavíl || Brazzaville
|-
|-
| Lubumbashi || lubúmbashi || Lubumbashi
| ebale || ɛbalɛ || rainy
|-
|-
| Kisangani || kisángani || Kisangani
| ndobo || ndɔbɔ || cloudy
|-
|-
| Goma || góma || Goma
| moto || mɔtɔ || hot
|-
|-
| Bukavu || bukávu || Bukavu
| muyembe || mwẽmbɛ || cool
|-
| Mbuji-Mayi || mbúji máyi || Mbuji-Mayi
|-
| Kananga || kanáŋga || Kananga
|-
| Boma || bóma || Boma
|-
| Matadi || matádi || Matadi
|-
| Likasi || likási || Likasi
|-
| Kolwezi || kolwézi || Kolwezi
|}
|}


== Rivers ==
Let's see how to use some of these words:
 
* Person 1: Mbóka na biso elati ndobo mingi mingi sango ya mokanda. (Our country is often very cloudy during the rainy season.)
* Person 2: Ezalaka moto mingi te (It is very hot.)
 
== Cultural Landmarks ==
 
Lingala is spoken in various countries and regions of Africa. Each one has its own cultural landmarks that are worth exploring.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| mutuka || mutuka || palace
|-
|-
| Lulua || lulúa || Lulua River
| misolo || misɔlɔ || museum
|-
|-
| Kasai || kasái || Kasai River
| nzala || nzala || castle
|-
|-
| Ubangi || ubáŋgi || Ubangi River
| lopango || lɔpáŋɔ || monument
|-
| Congo || kɔ́ŋɡo || Congo River
|-
| Lomami || lomámi || Lomami River
|-
| Ruzizi || ruzízi || Ruzizi River
|-
| Luapula || luapúla || Luapula River
|-
| Chambeshi || chambéshi || Chambeshi River
|-
| Kafue || kafúe || Kafue River
|-
| Zambezi || zambezí || Zambezi River
|-
| Luvua || luvúa || Luvua River
|-
| Kalambo || kalámbo || Kalambo River
|}
|}


== Mountains ==
Now let's see how we can use them in a dialogue:
 
* Person 1: Soki omoni mutuka ya Kongo, omoni na 22 étages! (If you see the Congo Palace, you will see that it has 22 floors!)
* Person 2: Nga na banda misolo ya Bandundu. (I visited a museum in Bandundu.)
 
== Countries and Nationalities ==
 
Here are some countries and nationalities in Lingala.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Kongo || kɔŋɔ || Congo
|-
|-
| Mitumba || mitúmba || Mitumba Mountains
| Kiswahili || kiswahili || Swahili
|-
|-
| Ruwenzori || ruwenzóri || Ruwenzori Mountains
| Gabon || gabɔnɛ || Gabon
|-
|-
| Virunga || virúŋga || Virunga Mountains
| Rwandese || ruandɛzɛ || Rwandese
|-
| Ufipa || ufípa || Ufipa Mountains
|-
| Rwenzori || rwenzóri || Rwenzori Mountains
|-
| Itombwe || itómbwe || Itombwe Mountains
|-
| Upemba || upémba || Upemba Mountains
|-
| Manika || maníka || Manika Mountains
|-
| Bamba || bámba || Bamba Mountains
|-
| Nyika || nyíka || Nyika Mountains
|-
| Mweru || mwéru || Mweru Mountains
|-
| Mufumbiro || mufumbíro || Mufumbiro Mountains
|}
|}


== Practice ==
And some examples:
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]!


=== Quiz ===
* Person 1: Baninga ba Kongo bayebisaka liboso. (People of Congo like to dance.)
Test your knowledge of Lingala geography vocabulary with the following quiz:
* Person 2: Bakangaga ba Kiswahili bapesi bilanga na Afrika ya Sika. (Swahili people speak many languages in East Africa nowadays.)


# What is the Lingala word for "Kinshasa"?
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]!
# What is the Lingala word for "Mitumba Mountains"?
# What is the Lingala word for "Zambezi River"?
# What is the Lingala word for "Uganda"?
# What is the Lingala word for "Bukavu"?
# What is the Lingala word for "Rwanda"?
# What is the Lingala word for "Kolwezi"?
# What is the Lingala word for "Angola"?
# What is the Lingala word for "Lomami River"?
# What is the Lingala word for "Kananga"?
 
Answers:  
1. Kinshasa
2. Mitumba
3. Zambezi
4. Uganda
5. Bukavu
6. Rwanda
7. Kolwezi
8. Angola
9. Lomami
10. Kananga


<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
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==Other Lessons==
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/In-the-forest|In the forest]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Binomials|Binomials]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Binomials|Binomials]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/At-school|At school]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Life,-love-and-death|Life, love and death]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Using-‘moko’-and-‘liboso’|Using ‘moko’ and ‘liboso’]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Helper-Words|Helper Words]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/God-and-Religion|God and Religion]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Government|Government]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/At-the-market|At the market]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/At-the-market|At the market]]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Using-‘nde’-and-‘ata’|Using ‘nde’ and ‘ata’]]
 
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Comprehension|Comprehension]]
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* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Mining,-minerals-and-natural-resources|Mining, minerals and natural resources]]
==Sources==
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Greetings|Greetings]]
* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Geography Lingala Vocabulary - Geography]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Around-town|Around town]]
* [https://catalog.unc.edu/courses/lgla/ LINGALA LANGUAGE (LGLA) < University of North Carolina at ...]
* [[Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Domestic-animals|Domestic animals]]
* [https://lobalingala.wordpress.com/7-vocabulary/ Section 7. Vocabulary | Loba Lingala]


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Lingala Vocabulary - Geography

Hi Lingala learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn Lingala vocabulary related to geography. Learning Lingala geography vocabulary will allow you to explore and talk about natural and cultural landscapes with confidence. Let's get started! Don't forget to edit and add any other Lingala geography vocabulary that might come to your mind. 😎


Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Mining, minerals and natural resources & Fruits.

Basic Geography Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Here are some basic vocabulary words related to geography.

Lingala Pronunciation English
ngonga ŋoŋɡa continent
mbongo mbɔŋɔ island
elanga ɛlaŋa ocean
mokandisi mokandisi archipelago
nzete nzetɛ bay
mabisi mabisɛ river
mokili mokili earth
motuya motuya desert

Now, let's see how we can use some of these words in a dialogue:

  • Person 1: Sikoyo, na moni mbongo ya Afrika! (Look, I see the Africa island!)
  • Person 2: Mbongo ya Afrika ? E tinda ? (The Africa island ? Where is it ?)

Landforms[edit | edit source]

In Lingala there are different words to describe landforms, such as mountains, valleys, or cliffs.

Lingala Pronunciation English
moto w'enene mɔtɔ wɛnɛnɛ mountain
nsusu nsusu hill
mayele majɛlɛ valley
yoko jɔkɔ cliff
mbongo mbɔŋɔ island

Let's see some examples:

  • Person 1: Moto w'enene eyinda na bango ya Kivu. (The big mountain is located in the Kivu region.)
  • Person 2: Na moni nsusu ya Luvua. (I can see the hill of Luvua.)

Climate[edit | edit source]

Here are some words to describe the weather and climate in Lingala.

Lingala Pronunciation English
lokola mayele lɔkɔla majɛlɛ humid
ebale ɛbalɛ rainy
ndobo ndɔbɔ cloudy
moto mɔtɔ hot
muyembe mwẽmbɛ cool

Let's see how to use some of these words:

  • Person 1: Mbóka na biso elati ndobo mingi mingi sango ya mokanda. (Our country is often very cloudy during the rainy season.)
  • Person 2: Ezalaka moto mingi te (It is very hot.)

Cultural Landmarks[edit | edit source]

Lingala is spoken in various countries and regions of Africa. Each one has its own cultural landmarks that are worth exploring.

Lingala Pronunciation English
mutuka mutuka palace
misolo misɔlɔ museum
nzala nzala castle
lopango lɔpáŋɔ monument

Now let's see how we can use them in a dialogue:

  • Person 1: Soki omoni mutuka ya Kongo, omoni na 22 étages! (If you see the Congo Palace, you will see that it has 22 floors!)
  • Person 2: Nga na banda misolo ya Bandundu. (I visited a museum in Bandundu.)

Countries and Nationalities[edit | edit source]

Here are some countries and nationalities in Lingala.

Lingala Pronunciation English
Kongo kɔŋɔ Congo
Kiswahili kiswahili Swahili
Gabon gabɔnɛ Gabon
Rwandese ruandɛzɛ Rwandese

And some examples:

  • Person 1: Baninga ba Kongo bayebisaka liboso. (People of Congo like to dance.)
  • Person 2: Bakangaga ba Kiswahili bapesi bilanga na Afrika ya Sika. (Swahili people speak many languages in East Africa nowadays.)

To improve your Lingala Vocabulary, 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. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]


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