Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Fruits

Lingala Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Lingala learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Lingala words related to fruits. Knowing these words will help you to understand and communicate better in Lingala. Let's get started! 🤗

Introduction

Fruits are an important part of our diet. They provide us with essential vitamins and minerals that are necessary for our health. Knowing the Lingala words for different types of fruits can help you to communicate better with native speakers.

Pronunciation

It is important to know how to pronounce the Lingala words correctly. Here are some tips to help you:

• The letter "a" is pronounced like the "a" in "father".
• The letter "e" is pronounced like the "e" in "bed".
• The letter "i" is pronounced like the "ee" in "see".
• The letter "o" is pronounced like the "o" in "go".
• The letter "u" is pronounced like the "oo" in "moon".

Vocabulary

Here is a list of the most common Lingala words for fruits:

Lingala	Pronunciation	English Translation
mbisi	m-bee-see	banana
mbongo	m-bong-go	apple
mbwambe	m-bwam-be	orange
mbwela	m-bwel-la	pineapple
mbwiti	m-bwee-tee	mango

Examples

Here are some examples of how to use the Lingala words for fruits in sentences:

Lingala	English Translation
Nalembi mbisi.	I want a banana.
Nalembi mbongo.	I want an apple.
Nalembi mbwambe.	I want an orange.
Nalembi mbwela.	I want a pineapple.
Nalembi mbwiti.	I want a mango.

Practice

To improve your Lingala Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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