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In learning any language, grasping the concept of verbs is essential, as they are the backbone of sentences. In Lingala, as in many other languages, regular verbs follow a predictable pattern when it comes to conjugation. This lesson will introduce you to regular verbs in Lingala, focusing on how to conjugate them in the present tense. Understanding this topic will be crucial as you continue to build your vocabulary and communicate effectively in Lingala.

In this lesson, we will cover:

An overview of regular verbs in Lingala

How to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense

Examples of regular verbs in sentences

Practice exercises to reinforce your learning

So, let’s dive right in!

Understanding Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Lingala are verbs that follow a consistent pattern when conjugated. This means that once you understand the pattern, you can apply it to a wide variety of verbs.

Regular verbs in Lingala typically end in -a in their infinitive form. For example, the verb "konda" (to love) is a regular verb. In this lesson, we will primarily focus on the conjugation of these verbs in the present tense.

Conjugation of Regular Verbs in the Present Tense[edit | edit source]

To conjugate regular verbs in the present tense in Lingala, you generally follow this structure:

1. Remove the infinitive ending (-a) from the verb.

2. Add the appropriate present tense endings based on the subject pronoun.

Here’s a quick guide to the present tense endings:

Na (I) - add -na

O (You singular) - add -o

Ye (He/She) - add -a

To (We) - add -to

Bino (You plural) - add -bino

Bango (They) - add -bango

Let’s illustrate this with some examples.

Examples of Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Here are 20 examples of common regular verbs in the present tense:

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
konda	kɔnda	to love
kanga	kanga	to catch
kolenda	kɔlɛnda	to dance
komi	kɔmi	to eat
koluka	kɔluka	to search
koyoka	kɔjɔka	to hear
kokanga	kɔkanga	to hold
kolala	kɔlɑla	to sleep
komona	kɔmɔna	to see
kosala	kɔsala	to work
komema	kɔmɛma	to bring
kotala	kɔtala	to watch
kolakisa	kɔlɑkisa	to show
komanda	kɔmɑnda	to command
kokota	kɔkota	to enter
kolanda	kɔlɑnda	to follow
kombo	kɔmbo	to name
koseka	kɔsɛka	to laugh
kobaka	kɔbɑka	to keep
komema	kɔmɛma	to carry
koyamba	kɔjɑmba	to sing

Now, let’s see how to conjugate the verb "konda" (to love) using the present tense endings.

1. Na konda (I love)

2. O konda (You love)

3. Ye akonda (He/She loves)

4. To tokonda (We love)

5. Bino bokonda (You all love)

6. Bango bakonda (They love)

Practicing Conjugation[edit | edit source]

It's now time for you to practice conjugating some regular verbs in the present tense. Below are some exercises to help reinforce what you've learned.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

1. Conjugate the verb "kosala" (to work) for all subject pronouns.

2. Write sentences using the verb "kanga" (to catch) for each subject pronoun.

3. Conjugate the verb "kolala" (to sleep) in the present tense.

4. Choose 5 verbs from the examples given and create sentences in the present tense.

5. Translate the following sentences into Lingala:

I see the house.

They dance well.

We hear the music.

6. Conjugate the verb "komona" (to see) for each subject pronoun.

7. Create a dialogue using at least 3 regular verbs in the present tense.

8. Identify and conjugate any regular verb you encounter in a Lingala text or song.

9. Pair up with a friend and practice speaking using regular verbs.

10. Write a short paragraph about your daily activities using regular verbs in the present tense.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

1. Kosala (to work) conjugation:

Na kosala

O kosala

Ye akosala

To tosala

Bino bokosala

Bango bakosala

2. Sentences with "kanga":

Na kanga mbisi. (I catch a fish.)

O kanga motuka. (You catch a car.)

Ye akanga mboka. (He/She catches a village.)

To tokanga masanga. (We catch a ball.)

Bino bokanga banzela. (You all catch a path.)

Bango bakanga libanga. (They catch a butterfly.)

3. Kolala (to sleep) conjugation:

Na kolala

O kolala

Ye akolala

To tokolala

Bino bokolala

Bango bakolala

4. Example sentences:

Na komi mamba. (I eat fish.)

O koyoka nzela. (You hear the road.)

Ye akonda mboka. (He/She loves the village.)

To tokanga masanga. (We catch a ball.)

Bino bokola mbisi. (You all catch fish.)

5. Translations:

Na komona ndako. (I see the house.)

Bango bakolenda malamu. (They dance well.)

To koyoka muziki. (We hear the music.)

6. Komona (to see) conjugation:

Na komona

O komona

Ye akomona

To tokomona

Bino bokomona

Bango bakomona

7. Example dialogue:

A: Na kosala na mboka. (I work in the village.)

B: O kanga mamba? (Do you catch fish?)

A: Ye, na kanga mamba. (Yes, I catch fish.)

8. Choose any regular verb and conjugate it based on the context.

9. Pair up and create sentences using regular verbs, for example:

"Na kanga, o komona, ye akolala."

10. Example paragraph:

Na seka na mboka. Na kosala na masanga. Na komona banzela. To kolanda bongo.

As you practice these exercises, remember that mastery comes with repetition and usage. Don’t hesitate to incorporate these verbs into your conversations.

In conclusion, understanding regular verbs and their conjugation in the present tense is a crucial step in your journey to becoming proficient in Lingala. Keep practicing, and soon you will find yourself communicating with ease!

Table of Contents - Lingala Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

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

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+In learning any language, grasping the concept of verbs is essential, as they are the backbone of sentences. In Lingala, as in many other languages, regular verbs follow a predictable pattern when it comes to conjugation. This lesson will introduce you to regular verbs in Lingala, focusing on how to conjugate them in the present tense. Understanding this topic will be crucial as you continue to build your vocabulary and communicate effectively in Lingala.
+In this lesson, we will cover:
+* An overview of regular verbs in Lingala
+* How to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense
+* Examples of regular verbs in sentences
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+* Practice exercises to reinforce your learning
+So, let’s dive right in!
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-Regular verbs in Lingala are verbs that follow a predictable pattern of conjugation in the present tense. Conjugation is the process of changing the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number. In this lesson, you will learn about the basic structure of regular verbs in Lingala, and how to conjugate them in the present tense.
+=== Understanding Regular Verbs ===
+Regular verbs in Lingala are verbs that follow a consistent pattern when conjugated. This means that once you understand the pattern, you can apply it to a wide variety of verbs.
+Regular verbs in Lingala typically end in '''-a''' in their infinitive form. For example, the verb "konda" (to love) is a regular verb. In this lesson, we will primarily focus on the conjugation of these verbs in the present tense.
+=== Conjugation of Regular Verbs in the Present Tense ===
+To conjugate regular verbs in the present tense in Lingala, you generally follow this structure:
+. '''Remove the infinitive ending (-a) from the verb.'''
+. '''Add the appropriate present tense endings based on the subject pronoun.'''
+Here’s a quick guide to the present tense endings:
+* '''Na''' (I) - add '''-na'''
+* '''O''' (You singular) - add '''-o'''
+* '''Ye''' (He/She) - add '''-a'''
+* '''To''' (We) - add '''-to'''
+* '''Bino''' (You plural) - add '''-bino'''
+* '''Bango''' (They) - add '''-bango'''
+Let’s illustrate this with some examples.
-<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Lingala/Grammar/Present-progressive-tense|Present progressive tense]] & [[Language/Lingala/Grammar/Questions|Questions]].</span>
+=== Examples of Regular Verbs ===
-== Regular Verbs in Lingala ==
-Regular verbs in Lingala are composed of a stem and a suffix. The stem is the base form of the verb, and the suffix indicates the tense, person, and number. In the present tense, the suffix depends on the subject pronoun, which is placed before the verb. The suffixes for each subject pronoun are as follows:
+Here are 20 examples of common regular verbs in the present tense:
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-! Subject Pronoun !! Suffix
+! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Nga || -a
+| konda || kɔnda || to love
 |-
-| Oyo || -i
+| kanga || kanga || to catch
 |-
-| Eyano || -i
+| kolenda || kɔlɛnda || to dance
 |-
-| Tango || -i
+| komi || kɔmi || to eat
 |-
-| Boye || -a
+| koluka || kɔluka || to search
 |-
-| Baye || -i
-|}
-For example, let's take the verb "kosa", which means "to cook". To conjugate this verb in the present tense for the subject pronoun "nga", we would add the suffix "-a" to the stem "kosa", resulting in "ngakosa", which means "I cook". To conjugate the same verb for the subject pronoun "boye", we would add the suffix "-a" to the stem "kosa", resulting in "boyekosa", which means "they cook".
+| koyoka || kɔjɔka || to hear
+|-
-Here are some other examples of regular verbs in Lingala:
+| kokanga || kɔkanga || to hold
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Kolinga || kɔlinga || To love
+| kolala || kɔlɑla || to sleep
 |-
-| Koloba || kɔlɔba || To speak
+| komona || kɔmɔna || to see
 |-
-| Koboya || kɔbɔya || To dance
+| kosala || kɔsala || to work
 |-
-| Koluka || kɔluka || To run
+| komema || kɔmɛma || to bring
 |-
-| Kowela || kɔwela || To sing
-|}
-== Conjugating Regular Verbs in the Present Tense ==
+| kotala || kɔtala || to watch
-To conjugate regular verbs in the present tense, follow these steps:
+|-
-. Identify the stem of the verb.
+| kolakisa || kɔlɑkisa || to show
-. Add the appropriate suffix for the subject pronoun.
-. Pronounce the conjugated form aloud.
-Here's an example using the verb "kolinga":
+|-
-Stem: koling-
+| komanda || kɔmɑnda || to command
-Subject Pronoun: nga
-Suffix: -a
-Conjugated form: ngakolinga (I love)
-Here's a table showing the conjugations of "kolinga" for all subject pronouns:
+|-
+| kokota || kɔkota || to enter
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Subject Pronoun !! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Nga || ngakolinga || ŋa.kɔ.lɪŋ.ga || I love
+| kolanda || kɔlɑnda || to follow
 |-
-| Oyo || oyokolingi || ɔ.jɔ.kɔ.lɪŋ.gi || You (singular) love
+| kombo || kɔmbo || to name
 |-
-| Eyano || eyanokolingi || e.ja.nɔ.kɔ.lɪŋ.gi || He/She loves
+| koseka || kɔsɛka || to laugh
 |-
-| Tango || tangokolingi || ta.ŋɔ.kɔ.lɪŋ.gi || We love
+| kobaka || kɔbɑka || to keep
 |-
-| Boye || boyekolinga || bɔ.jɛ.kɔ.lɪŋ.ga || They love
+| komema || kɔmɛma || to carry
 |-
-| Baye || bayekolingi || ba.jɛ.kɔ.lɪŋ.gi || You (plural) love
+| koyamba || kɔjɑmba || to sing
 |}
-Good job! Now you know how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense in Lingala. In the next lesson, we will learn about irregular verbs and how to conjugate them in the present tense.
+Now, let’s see how to conjugate the verb "konda" (to love) using the present tense endings.
+. '''Na konda''' (I love)
+. '''O konda''' (You love)
+. '''Ye akonda''' (He/She loves)
+. '''To tokonda''' (We love)
+. '''Bino bokonda''' (You all love)
+. '''Bango bakonda''' (They love)
+=== Practicing Conjugation ===
+It's now time for you to practice conjugating some regular verbs in the present tense. Below are some exercises to help reinforce what you've learned.
+=== Practice Exercises ===
+. Conjugate the verb "kosala" (to work) for all subject pronouns.
+. Write sentences using the verb "kanga" (to catch) for each subject pronoun.
+. Conjugate the verb "kolala" (to sleep) in the present tense.
+. Choose 5 verbs from the examples given and create sentences in the present tense.
+. Translate the following sentences into Lingala:
+* I see the house.
+* They dance well.
+* We hear the music.
+. Conjugate the verb "komona" (to see) for each subject pronoun.
+. Create a dialogue using at least 3 regular verbs in the present tense.
+. Identify and conjugate any regular verb you encounter in a Lingala text or song.
+. Pair up with a friend and practice speaking using regular verbs.
+. Write a short paragraph about your daily activities using regular verbs in the present tense.
+=== Solutions and Explanations ===
+. '''Kosala''' (to work) conjugation:
+* Na kosala
+* O kosala
+* Ye akosala
+* To tosala
+* Bino bokosala
+* Bango bakosala
+. Sentences with "kanga":
+* Na kanga mbisi. (I catch a fish.)
+* O kanga motuka. (You catch a car.)
+* Ye akanga mboka. (He/She catches a village.)
+* To tokanga masanga. (We catch a ball.)
+* Bino bokanga banzela. (You all catch a path.)
+* Bango bakanga libanga. (They catch a butterfly.)
+. '''Kolala''' (to sleep) conjugation:
+* Na kolala
+* O kolala
+* Ye akolala
+* To tokolala
+* Bino bokolala
+* Bango bakolala
+. Example sentences:
+* Na komi mamba. (I eat fish.)
+* O koyoka nzela. (You hear the road.)
+* Ye akonda mboka. (He/She loves the village.)
+* To tokanga masanga. (We catch a ball.)
+* Bino bokola mbisi. (You all catch fish.)
+. Translations:
+* Na komona ndako. (I see the house.)
+* Bango bakolenda malamu. (They dance well.)
+* To koyoka muziki. (We hear the music.)
+. '''Komona''' (to see) conjugation:
+* Na komona
+* O komona
+* Ye akomona
+* To tokomona
+* Bino bokomona
+* Bango bakomona
+. Example dialogue:
+* A: Na kosala na mboka. (I work in the village.)
+* B: O kanga mamba? (Do you catch fish?)
+* A: Ye, na kanga mamba. (Yes, I catch fish.)
+. Choose any regular verb and conjugate it based on the context.
+. Pair up and create sentences using regular verbs, for example:
+* "Na kanga, o komona, ye akolala."
+. Example paragraph:
+* Na seka na mboka. Na kosala na masanga. Na komona banzela. To kolanda bongo.
+As you practice these exercises, remember that mastery comes with repetition and usage. Don’t hesitate to incorporate these verbs into your conversations.
+In conclusion, understanding regular verbs and their conjugation in the present tense is a crucial step in your journey to becoming proficient in Lingala. Keep practicing, and soon you will find yourself communicating with ease!
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