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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/lingala Lingala] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn the | |||
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/lingala Lingala] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn the Lingala vocabulary for drinks! | |||
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== | == Useful phrases == | ||
Here | |||
Before we start, here are some useful phrases you might find helpful: | |||
* Nalingi na mpéya ya...... - I want a glass/cup of...... | |||
* Nalingi biléi ya...... - I want a bottle of...... | |||
* Nalingi na lopango ya...... - I want a pitcher of...... | |||
* Eko wapi na yo? - Where is yours? | |||
* Ezali oyo ya ngai. - That is mine. | |||
* Ezo wapi na yo? - Where is yours? | |||
* Ezali na kombo ya ngai. - It's on my side. | |||
== Vocabulary == | |||
Drinks come in many shapes and sizes. Here is a table with some of the most common drinks in Lingala: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Lingala !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| mosi || /mɔsi/ || beer | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | sima || /sima/ || African traditional beer | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | kólá || /kola/ || cola | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | awa || /awa/ || water | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | kafe || /kafe/ || coffee | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | thé || /te/ || tea | ||
| | |- | ||
| djuice || /dʒuis/ || juice | |||
|- | |||
| likueri || /likʷeri/ || liqueur | |||
|- | |- | ||
| vin || /vĩ/ || wine | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | champaigne || /tʃampane/ || champagne | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | senton || /sentɔ̃/ || soda | ||
|} | |} | ||
== | == Dialogue == | ||
Here's a dialogue to help you see the vocabulary in context: | |||
* Person 1: Nalingi na mpéya ya mosi. (I want a glass of beer.) | |||
* Person 2: Laki na ngaï alaffi yango te. (Don't bother me with that.) | |||
* Person 1: Nalingi na mpéya sima. (I want a glass of African traditional beer.) | |||
* Person 2: Sala ngaï, ezali na kóndo ya ngaï te. (Sorry, I don't have any.) | |||
* Person 1: Nalingi na mpéya ya kólá. (I want a glass of cola.) | |||
* Person 2: Manga ngaï, ezali oyo ya ngaï. (Help yourself, it's mine.) | |||
== Cultural information == | |||
Brewing and drinking beer is a widespread cultural practice across the African continent, including in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The use of traditional beer as a welcome gift is common in many communities across the country, and it is often used in traditional ceremonies. | |||
== | == Practice == | ||
Now that you know the vocabulary, it's time to practice! Go to [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=75 Polyglot Club], find native speakers, and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/lingala/question questions]. You can also improve your Lingala [[Language/Lingala|Vocabulary]] by visiting the website! | |||
== Sources == | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine_of_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo Cuisine of the Democratic Republic of the Congo] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_in_Africa Beer in Africa] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traditional_beer Traditional beer] | |||
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Revision as of 22:59, 3 March 2023
Lingala Vocabulary - Drinks
Hi Lingala learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the Lingala vocabulary for drinks!
Useful phrases
Before we start, here are some useful phrases you might find helpful:
- Nalingi na mpéya ya...... - I want a glass/cup of......
- Nalingi biléi ya...... - I want a bottle of......
- Nalingi na lopango ya...... - I want a pitcher of......
- Eko wapi na yo? - Where is yours?
- Ezali oyo ya ngai. - That is mine.
- Ezo wapi na yo? - Where is yours?
- Ezali na kombo ya ngai. - It's on my side.
Vocabulary
Drinks come in many shapes and sizes. Here is a table with some of the most common drinks in Lingala:
| Lingala | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| mosi | /mɔsi/ | beer |
| sima | /sima/ | African traditional beer |
| kólá | /kola/ | cola |
| awa | /awa/ | water |
| kafe | /kafe/ | coffee |
| thé | /te/ | tea |
| djuice | /dʒuis/ | juice |
| likueri | /likʷeri/ | liqueur |
| vin | /vĩ/ | wine |
| champaigne | /tʃampane/ | champagne |
| senton | /sentɔ̃/ | soda |
Dialogue
Here's a dialogue to help you see the vocabulary in context:
- Person 1: Nalingi na mpéya ya mosi. (I want a glass of beer.)
- Person 2: Laki na ngaï alaffi yango te. (Don't bother me with that.)
- Person 1: Nalingi na mpéya sima. (I want a glass of African traditional beer.)
- Person 2: Sala ngaï, ezali na kóndo ya ngaï te. (Sorry, I don't have any.)
- Person 1: Nalingi na mpéya ya kólá. (I want a glass of cola.)
- Person 2: Manga ngaï, ezali oyo ya ngaï. (Help yourself, it's mine.)
Cultural information
Brewing and drinking beer is a widespread cultural practice across the African continent, including in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The use of traditional beer as a welcome gift is common in many communities across the country, and it is often used in traditional ceremonies.
Practice
Now that you know the vocabulary, it's time to practice! Go to Polyglot Club, find native speakers, and ask them any questions. You can also improve your Lingala Vocabulary by visiting the website!
Sources