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Welcome to the exciting world of Lingala! In this lesson, we will explore '''descriptive adjectives''', which are essential for expressing thoughts and emotions in a rich and colorful way. Adjectives help us describe people, places, and things, making our conversations more vivid and engaging. Imagine telling a friend about a beautiful sunset or a lively festival; using descriptive adjectives allows you to paint a picture with words!
In the Lingala language, adjectives play a crucial role in conveying meaning and adding life to our sentences. Today, we'll learn how to form and use descriptive adjectives effectively, which will enhance your ability to communicate in Lingala. By the end of this lesson, you'll feel more confident in describing everything around you.


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'''Lesson Structure:'''
 
1. '''Introduction to Descriptive Adjectives'''
 
2. '''Formation of Descriptive Adjectives'''
 
3. '''Common Descriptive Adjectives in Lingala'''
 
4. '''Examples of Usage'''
 
5. '''Exercises for Practice'''
 
6. '''Conclusion and Review'''


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As a Lingala teacher with 20 years of experience, I'm excited to introduce you to the world of descriptive adjectives. Adjectives make our language more vivid and descriptive, allowing us to paint pictures with words. In this lesson, we'll explore how to use descriptive adjectives to describe people, places, and things in Lingala. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to add color and detail to your conversations in Lingala!
=== Introduction to Descriptive Adjectives ===


Descriptive adjectives in Lingala help us qualify nouns. They provide additional information about a person, place, or thing. For example, in English, we say "the tall man" or "the beautiful city." In Lingala, adjectives typically follow the nouns they describe. Understanding how to use these adjectives will empower you to express yourself more clearly in conversations.


<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Lingala/Grammar/Irregular-verbs-–-kokende-–-to-go|Irregular verbs – kokende – to go]] & [[Language/Lingala/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]].</span>
=== Formation of Descriptive Adjectives ===
== What are Descriptive Adjectives? ==


Adjectives are words that modify or describe nouns. They give more information about the noun, such as its size, shape, color, and quality. Descriptive adjectives are adjectives that describe or modify the characteristics of nouns. They help us give detailed descriptions of people, places, and things. In Lingala, descriptive adjectives come before the noun they describe.
In Lingala, adjectives can be simple or derived. Simple adjectives can stand alone, while derived adjectives are formed from nouns or verbs. Here are the basic rules for forming descriptive adjectives:


Let's look at some examples of descriptive adjectives in Lingala:
1. '''Basic Form''': Many adjectives are standalone words.


* Nzela elabami ezo kutani - The long road is winding
2. '''Agreement''': In Lingala, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in terms of singular or plural.
* Moto moko mpenza - One big fire
* Mabeli malamu - Beautiful trees


In these examples, the descriptive adjectives are "long," "big," and "beautiful." They all come before the noun they describe and give us more information about the characteristics of the noun.
3. '''Context''': The context in which an adjective is used can affect its meaning.


== Types of Descriptive Adjectives ==
Let’s dive into some examples to illustrate this:


In Lingala, there are two types of descriptive adjectives: qualitative adjectives and relational adjectives.
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=== Qualitative Adjectives ===
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English


Qualitative adjectives describe the intrinsic qualities or characteristics of a noun. They help us understand what the noun is like or what its nature is. These types of adjectives don't change, regardless of who or what the noun is describing.
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Here are some examples of qualitative adjectives in Lingala:
| moke || /mo.ke/ || small


* Nzela elabami ezo kutani - The long road is winding
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* Loso ya malambe - The round ball
* Seli ya mikili - The salt is salty


In these examples, the descriptive adjectives are "long," "round," and "salty." They describe the intrinsic qualities of the noun and don't change.
| monene || /mo.ne.ne/ || big


=== Relational Adjectives ===
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Relational adjectives describe the relationship between two or more nouns. These types of adjectives change depending on the noun they are describing. They help us understand the relationship between the noun being modified and another noun in the same sentence.
| kitoko || /ki.to.ko/ || beautiful
 
|-


Here are some examples of relational adjectives in Lingala:
| mbongwana || /m.bon.gwa.na/ || rich


* Moto na mayele mangi - The tall man
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* Mabele ebandi ya mabela - The roof of the house
* Moto na ye mpenza - She is a beautiful woman


In these examples, the descriptive adjectives are "tall," "roof," and "beautiful." They describe the relationship between the modified noun and another noun in the sentence.
| nzala || /n.za.la/ || hungry


== How to Use Descriptive Adjectives in Lingala ==
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In Lingala, descriptive adjectives come before the noun they describe. They agree in class and number with the noun they describe. In Lingala, nouns are categorized into different noun classes. The adjective must agree with the class of the noun it's describing.
=== Common Descriptive Adjectives in Lingala ===


Let's look at some examples of how to use descriptive adjectives in Lingala:
Here are some commonly used descriptive adjectives in Lingala to expand your vocabulary:


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! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English
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| moto moko mpenza || moto mɔkɔ mpenza || One beautiful woman
 
| Nzambe na ngai akokisi || /n.zam.be n.a ŋ.gai.a.k.o.ki.si/ || God is great
 
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| asali ya mikili || asali ya mikili || The sweet honey
 
| mabe || /ma.be/ || bad
 
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| mpiasa misatu malamu || mpiasa misatu malamu || The three good jobs
 
| malamu || /ma.la.mu/ || good
 
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| moto ya malamu || /mo.to ja ma.la.mu/ || good person
 
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| malili || /ma.li.li/ || cold
 
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| kitoko || /ki.to.ko/ || beautiful
 
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| sanga || /sa.nga/ || expensive
 
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| ebandeli || /e.ban.de.li/ || new
 
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In these examples, you can see that the descriptive adjective agrees with the class and number of the noun it's describing. The first example uses "moko," the singular class for "one" and "mpenza" the singular class for "woman," while the second example uses "ya" which agrees with the noun class of "asali" and "mikili." The third example uses "misatu" which is the plural class for "three" and "mpiasa," the plural class for "job."
=== Examples of Usage ===


== Irregular Adjectives and Exceptions ==
Let’s see how these adjectives can be used in sentences. Here are 20 examples that will give you a clearer picture of how to apply descriptive adjectives in your speaking and writing:
 
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While most adjectives in Lingala follow predictable patterns, there are a few exceptions.
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English


Some Lingala adjectives don't change regardless of whether the noun they describe is singular or plural. These adjectives include:
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* mobali - male
| Moke mwana azali na nzala. || /mo.ke m.wan.a a.za.li na n.za.la/ || The small child is hungry.
* mabele - roof
* mayele - height


Let's look at some examples:
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* mobali malamu - A good man
| Moto monene akomi na ebandeli. || /mo.to mo.ne.ne a.ko.mi na e.ban.de.li/ || The big person came with a new bag.
* bazali malamu - Good men


In these examples, the adjective "malamu" doesn't change depending on whether it's describing a singular or plural noun. This is an exception to the rule that adjectives need to agree with the noun they're describing.
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== Conclusion ==
| Mbongwana ya kitoko azali na nzela. || /m.bon.gwa.na ja ki.to.ko a.za.li na n.z.e.la/ || The rich man is on the road.


In this lesson, we explored descriptive adjectives in Lingala, learned how to use them to describe people, places, and things, and saw some examples of how they work in sentences. Descriptive adjectives make our language more vivid and descriptive, and they're a crucial component of any language. By understanding how descriptive adjectives work in Lingala, you'll be able to paint vivid pictures with your words and communicate more effectively. Keep practicing and exploring the world of Lingala – you're on your way to becoming a fluent speaker!
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| Nzala eza malamu na Congo. || /n.za.la e.za ma.la.mu na k.o.n.go/ || Hunger is good in Congo.
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| Mosala ya mabe eza na libanda. || /mo.sa.la ja ma.be e.za na li.ban.da/ || The bad work is outside.
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| Kitoko ya mboka ezali malamu. || /ki.to.ko ja m.b.o.k.a e.za.li ma.la.mu/ || The beauty of the village is good.
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| Ebandeli malili ezali na nzela. || /e.ban.de.li ma.li.li e.za.li na n.z.e.la/ || The cold new thing is on the road.
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| Ngombe moke ezali na ndako. || /n.gom.be mo.ke e.za.li na n.da.ko/ || The small cow is at home.
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| Mwana kitoko azali na nganda. || /m.wan.a ki.to.ko a.za.li na n.gan.da/ || The beautiful child is in the house.
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| Sanga ya kitoko ezali na mboka. || /sa.nga ja ki.to.ko e.za.li na m.b.o.k.a/ || The beautiful thing is in the village.
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| Moto mabe azali na sanga. || /mo.to ma.be a.za.li na sa.nga/ || The bad person is expensive.
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| Malamu moke ezali na libanda. || /ma.la.mu mo.ke e.za.li na li.ban.da/ || The good small thing is outside.
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| Moke malamu azali na mboka. || /mo.ke ma.la.mu a.za.li na m.b.o.k.a/ || The small one is in the village.
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| Nzela kitoko ezali na  mboka. || /n.z.e.la ki.to.ko e.za.li na m.b.o.k.a/ || The beautiful road is in the village.
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| Mosala mabe ezali malamu. || /mo.sa.la ma.be e.za.li ma.la.mu/ || The bad work is good.
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| Nzala mabe ezali na ndako. || /n.za.la ma.be e.za.li na n.da.ko/ || The bad hunger is at home.
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| Mwana moke azali na mosala. || /m.wan.a mo.ke a.za.li na mo.sa.la/ || The small child is at work.
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| Nzela malamu ezali na libanda. || /n.z.e.la ma.la.mu e.za.li na li.ban.da/ || The good road is outside.
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| Kitoko ya mboka ezali malamu. || /ki.to.ko ja m.b.o.k.a e.za.li ma.la.mu/ || The beauty of the village is good.
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=== Exercises for Practice ===
Now that you've learned about descriptive adjectives, it’s time to practice! Below are some exercises to help solidify your understanding. Each exercise is followed by detailed solutions.
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
Complete the sentences with the correct descriptive adjective from the list: moke, malamu, kitoko, mabe.
1. Mwana __ azali na nzala. 
2. Moto __ akomi na ebandeli. 
3. Nzela __ ezali na libanda. 
4. Mosala __ eza na mboka. 
''Solutions:''
1. Mwana '''moke''' azali na nzala. (The small child is hungry.)
2. Moto '''malamu''' akomi na ebandeli. (The good person came with a new bag.)
3. Nzela '''kitoko''' ezali na libanda. (The beautiful road is outside.)
4. Mosala '''mabe''' eza na mboka. (The bad work is in the village.)
==== Exercise 2: Match the Adjective to the Noun ====
Match the correct adjective to the noun in the right column.
1. Mwana      a. kitoko
2. Ngombe    b. mabe
3. Mosala    c. malamu
4. Nzala      d. moke 
''Solutions:''
1. Mwana - '''d. moke''' (The small child)
2. Ngombe - '''a. kitoko''' (The beautiful cow)
3. Mosala - '''c. malamu''' (The good work)
4. Nzala - '''b. mabe''' (The bad hunger)
==== Exercise 3: Translate to English ====
Translate the following sentences from Lingala to English.
1. Moto kitoko azali na mabe. 
2. Nzela malamu ezali na libanda. 
''Solutions:''
1. '''The beautiful person is bad.'''
2. '''The good road is outside.'''
==== Exercise 4: Describe the Image ====
Look at the following image (insert an image here) and write two sentences using descriptive adjectives in Lingala.
''Solutions: (example)''
1. Nzela kitoko ezali na mboka. (The beautiful road is in the village.)
2. Mwana malamu azali na sanga. (The good child is expensive.)
==== Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences ====
Use the following adjectives to create sentences:
1. moke
2. malamu
3. mabe
4. kitoko
''Solutions: (example)''
1. Mwana '''moke''' azali na nzela. (The small child is on the road.)
2. Mosala '''malamu''' ezali na ndako. (The good work is at home.)
3. Nzala '''mabe''' eza na libanda. (The bad hunger is outside.)
4. Kitoko '''kitoko''' ezali na mboka. (The beautiful thing is in the village.)
==== Exercise 6: Identify the Adjective ====
Read the sentences and identify the adjectives.
1. Mwana kitoko azali na mabe. 
2. Moto malamu akomi na ebandeli. 
''Solutions:''
1. Adjective: '''kitoko''' (beautiful)
2. Adjective: '''malamu''' (good)
==== Exercise 7: Sentence Construction ====
Construct sentences using the following adjectives: kitoko, malamu, moke.
''Solutions: (example)''
1. Nzela '''kitoko''' ezali na mboka. (The beautiful road is in the village.)
2. Moto '''malamu''' azali na sanga. (The good person is expensive.)
3. Mwana '''moke''' azali na nzala. (The small child is hungry.)
==== Exercise 8: Rewrite the Sentences ====
Rewrite the following sentences by replacing the adjectives with their opposites.
1. Mwana kitoko azali na malamu. 
2. Moto mabe akomi na ebandeli. 
''Solutions:''
1. Mwana '''mabe''' azali na '''moke'''. (The bad child is small.)
2. Moto '''malamu''' akomi na '''ebandeli'''. (The good person came with a new bag.)
==== Exercise 9: Choose the Correct Adjective ====
Choose the correct adjective for each sentence.
1. Mwana __ azali na nzala. (moke / kitoko) 
2. Nzela __ ezali na libanda. (malamu / mabe) 
''Solutions:''
1. Mwana '''moke''' azali na nzala. (The small child is hungry.)
2. Nzela '''malamu''' ezali na libanda. (The good road is outside.)
==== Exercise 10: Describe Your Day ====
Write three sentences describing your day using at least two descriptive adjectives.
''Solutions: (example)''
1. Il est '''moke''' et '''malamu'''. (It is small and good.)
2. Nzela '''kitoko''' eza na '''mabe'''. (The beautiful road is bad.)
=== Conclusion and Review ===
Congratulations on completing the lesson on descriptive adjectives in Lingala! You are now equipped with the knowledge to describe various people, places, and things in your conversations. Remember, using descriptive adjectives not only enriches your language but also enhances your ability to communicate effectively. Practice makes perfect, so keep using these adjectives in your daily interactions.
As you continue your journey in learning Lingala, always feel free to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher on descriptive adjectives. Keep practicing, and soon enough, you’ll be dazzling your friends and family with your newfound language skills!


<span link>With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: [[Language/Lingala/Grammar/Comparative-and-Superlative|Comparative and Superlative]] & [[Language/Lingala/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]].</span>
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Welcome to the exciting world of Lingala! In this lesson, we will explore descriptive adjectives, which are essential for expressing thoughts and emotions in a rich and colorful way. Adjectives help us describe people, places, and things, making our conversations more vivid and engaging. Imagine telling a friend about a beautiful sunset or a lively festival; using descriptive adjectives allows you to paint a picture with words!

In the Lingala language, adjectives play a crucial role in conveying meaning and adding life to our sentences. Today, we'll learn how to form and use descriptive adjectives effectively, which will enhance your ability to communicate in Lingala. By the end of this lesson, you'll feel more confident in describing everything around you.

Lesson Structure:

1. Introduction to Descriptive Adjectives

2. Formation of Descriptive Adjectives

3. Common Descriptive Adjectives in Lingala

4. Examples of Usage

5. Exercises for Practice

6. Conclusion and Review

Introduction to Descriptive Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Descriptive adjectives in Lingala help us qualify nouns. They provide additional information about a person, place, or thing. For example, in English, we say "the tall man" or "the beautiful city." In Lingala, adjectives typically follow the nouns they describe. Understanding how to use these adjectives will empower you to express yourself more clearly in conversations.

Formation of Descriptive Adjectives[edit | edit source]

In Lingala, adjectives can be simple or derived. Simple adjectives can stand alone, while derived adjectives are formed from nouns or verbs. Here are the basic rules for forming descriptive adjectives:

1. Basic Form: Many adjectives are standalone words.

2. Agreement: In Lingala, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in terms of singular or plural.

3. Context: The context in which an adjective is used can affect its meaning.

Let’s dive into some examples to illustrate this:

Lingala Pronunciation English
moke /mo.ke/ small
monene /mo.ne.ne/ big
kitoko /ki.to.ko/ beautiful
mbongwana /m.bon.gwa.na/ rich
nzala /n.za.la/ hungry

Common Descriptive Adjectives in Lingala[edit | edit source]

Here are some commonly used descriptive adjectives in Lingala to expand your vocabulary:

Lingala Pronunciation English
Nzambe na ngai akokisi /n.zam.be n.a ŋ.gai.a.k.o.ki.si/ God is great
mabe /ma.be/ bad
malamu /ma.la.mu/ good
moto ya malamu /mo.to ja ma.la.mu/ good person
malili /ma.li.li/ cold
kitoko /ki.to.ko/ beautiful
sanga /sa.nga/ expensive
ebandeli /e.ban.de.li/ new

Examples of Usage[edit | edit source]

Let’s see how these adjectives can be used in sentences. Here are 20 examples that will give you a clearer picture of how to apply descriptive adjectives in your speaking and writing:

Lingala Pronunciation English
Moke mwana azali na nzala. /mo.ke m.wan.a a.za.li na n.za.la/ The small child is hungry.
Moto monene akomi na ebandeli. /mo.to mo.ne.ne a.ko.mi na e.ban.de.li/ The big person came with a new bag.
Mbongwana ya kitoko azali na nzela. /m.bon.gwa.na ja ki.to.ko a.za.li na n.z.e.la/ The rich man is on the road.
Nzala eza malamu na Congo. /n.za.la e.za ma.la.mu na k.o.n.go/ Hunger is good in Congo.
Mosala ya mabe eza na libanda. /mo.sa.la ja ma.be e.za na li.ban.da/ The bad work is outside.
Kitoko ya mboka ezali malamu. /ki.to.ko ja m.b.o.k.a e.za.li ma.la.mu/ The beauty of the village is good.
Ebandeli malili ezali na nzela. /e.ban.de.li ma.li.li e.za.li na n.z.e.la/ The cold new thing is on the road.
Ngombe moke ezali na ndako. /n.gom.be mo.ke e.za.li na n.da.ko/ The small cow is at home.
Mwana kitoko azali na nganda. /m.wan.a ki.to.ko a.za.li na n.gan.da/ The beautiful child is in the house.
Sanga ya kitoko ezali na mboka. /sa.nga ja ki.to.ko e.za.li na m.b.o.k.a/ The beautiful thing is in the village.
Moto mabe azali na sanga. /mo.to ma.be a.za.li na sa.nga/ The bad person is expensive.
Malamu moke ezali na libanda. /ma.la.mu mo.ke e.za.li na li.ban.da/ The good small thing is outside.
Moke malamu azali na mboka. /mo.ke ma.la.mu a.za.li na m.b.o.k.a/ The small one is in the village.
Nzela kitoko ezali na mboka. /n.z.e.la ki.to.ko e.za.li na m.b.o.k.a/ The beautiful road is in the village.
Mosala mabe ezali malamu. /mo.sa.la ma.be e.za.li ma.la.mu/ The bad work is good.
Nzala mabe ezali na ndako. /n.za.la ma.be e.za.li na n.da.ko/ The bad hunger is at home.
Mwana moke azali na mosala. /m.wan.a mo.ke a.za.li na mo.sa.la/ The small child is at work.
Nzela malamu ezali na libanda. /n.z.e.la ma.la.mu e.za.li na li.ban.da/ The good road is outside.
Kitoko ya mboka ezali malamu. /ki.to.ko ja m.b.o.k.a e.za.li ma.la.mu/ The beauty of the village is good.

Exercises for Practice[edit | edit source]

Now that you've learned about descriptive adjectives, it’s time to practice! Below are some exercises to help solidify your understanding. Each exercise is followed by detailed solutions.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct descriptive adjective from the list: moke, malamu, kitoko, mabe.

1. Mwana __ azali na nzala.

2. Moto __ akomi na ebandeli.

3. Nzela __ ezali na libanda.

4. Mosala __ eza na mboka.

Solutions:

1. Mwana moke azali na nzala. (The small child is hungry.)

2. Moto malamu akomi na ebandeli. (The good person came with a new bag.)

3. Nzela kitoko ezali na libanda. (The beautiful road is outside.)

4. Mosala mabe eza na mboka. (The bad work is in the village.)

Exercise 2: Match the Adjective to the Noun[edit | edit source]

Match the correct adjective to the noun in the right column.

1. Mwana a. kitoko

2. Ngombe b. mabe

3. Mosala c. malamu

4. Nzala d. moke

Solutions:

1. Mwana - d. moke (The small child)

2. Ngombe - a. kitoko (The beautiful cow)

3. Mosala - c. malamu (The good work)

4. Nzala - b. mabe (The bad hunger)

Exercise 3: Translate to English[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences from Lingala to English.

1. Moto kitoko azali na mabe.

2. Nzela malamu ezali na libanda.

Solutions:

1. The beautiful person is bad.

2. The good road is outside.

Exercise 4: Describe the Image[edit | edit source]

Look at the following image (insert an image here) and write two sentences using descriptive adjectives in Lingala.

Solutions: (example)

1. Nzela kitoko ezali na mboka. (The beautiful road is in the village.)

2. Mwana malamu azali na sanga. (The good child is expensive.)

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Use the following adjectives to create sentences:

1. moke

2. malamu

3. mabe

4. kitoko

Solutions: (example)

1. Mwana moke azali na nzela. (The small child is on the road.)

2. Mosala malamu ezali na ndako. (The good work is at home.)

3. Nzala mabe eza na libanda. (The bad hunger is outside.)

4. Kitoko kitoko ezali na mboka. (The beautiful thing is in the village.)

Exercise 6: Identify the Adjective[edit | edit source]

Read the sentences and identify the adjectives.

1. Mwana kitoko azali na mabe.

2. Moto malamu akomi na ebandeli.

Solutions:

1. Adjective: kitoko (beautiful)

2. Adjective: malamu (good)

Exercise 7: Sentence Construction[edit | edit source]

Construct sentences using the following adjectives: kitoko, malamu, moke.

Solutions: (example)

1. Nzela kitoko ezali na mboka. (The beautiful road is in the village.)

2. Moto malamu azali na sanga. (The good person is expensive.)

3. Mwana moke azali na nzala. (The small child is hungry.)

Exercise 8: Rewrite the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Rewrite the following sentences by replacing the adjectives with their opposites.

1. Mwana kitoko azali na malamu.

2. Moto mabe akomi na ebandeli.

Solutions:

1. Mwana mabe azali na moke. (The bad child is small.)

2. Moto malamu akomi na ebandeli. (The good person came with a new bag.)

Exercise 9: Choose the Correct Adjective[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct adjective for each sentence.

1. Mwana __ azali na nzala. (moke / kitoko)

2. Nzela __ ezali na libanda. (malamu / mabe)

Solutions:

1. Mwana moke azali na nzala. (The small child is hungry.)

2. Nzela malamu ezali na libanda. (The good road is outside.)

Exercise 10: Describe Your Day[edit | edit source]

Write three sentences describing your day using at least two descriptive adjectives.

Solutions: (example)

1. Il est moke et malamu. (It is small and good.)

2. Nzela kitoko eza na mabe. (The beautiful road is bad.)

Conclusion and Review[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing the lesson on descriptive adjectives in Lingala! You are now equipped with the knowledge to describe various people, places, and things in your conversations. Remember, using descriptive adjectives not only enriches your language but also enhances your ability to communicate effectively. Practice makes perfect, so keep using these adjectives in your daily interactions.

As you continue your journey in learning Lingala, always feel free to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher on descriptive adjectives. Keep practicing, and soon enough, you’ll be dazzling your friends and family with your newfound language skills!

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


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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