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Object pronouns are used to indicate the object of an action in a sentence. In Lingala, object pronouns are used in conjunction with verbs and are placed after the verb. In this lesson, you will learn about the object pronouns in Lingala and how to use them in sentences. | Object pronouns are used to indicate the object of an action in a sentence. In Lingala, object pronouns are used in conjunction with verbs and are placed after the verb. In this lesson, you will learn about the object pronouns in Lingala and how to use them in sentences. | ||
<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Lingala/Grammar/Adverbs|Adverbs]] & [[Language/Lingala/Grammar/Gender|Gender]].</span> | |||
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Object pronouns are used to indicate the object of an action in a sentence. In Lingala, object pronouns are used in conjunction with verbs and are placed after the verb. In this lesson, you will learn about the object pronouns in Lingala and how to use them in sentences.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Adverbs & Gender.
Object Pronouns
To form object pronouns in Lingala, you simply add the prefix "n" to the subject pronoun. For example, if the subject pronoun is "ngo", the object pronoun would be "nango". Here are the object pronouns in Lingala:
Lingala | Pronunciation | English |
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nango | naŋɔ | me (object) |
nayo | na.jɔ | you (singular, object) |
ye | jɛ | him/her/it |
bango | ba.ŋɔ | us (object) |
bayo | ba.jɔ | you (plural, object) |
bazo | ba.zɔ | them |
Using Object Pronouns in Sentences
Here are some examples of how to use object pronouns in sentences:
- Naza na kofele nango. (I drink my coffee.)
- Na sala nayo mobali. (I see him/her/it husband.)
- Basalaka koloba bango. (They talk about us.)
- Bayebi elingi koleka bayo. (They know he/she/it likes them.)
Note that in Lingala, the object pronoun is placed after the verb. In some cases, such as when using certain prepositions, the object pronoun may be placed before the verb. For example:
- Na zongi bango. (I call them.)
- Na tondi nango na salon. (I wait for myself at the salon.)
Object Pronouns with Compound Verbs
When using compound verbs, the object pronoun is placed before the auxiliary verb. For example:
- Nazali kosamba nango. (I was singing about me.)
- Nabangi kobeta nayo. (I am going to hit him/her/it.)
In these cases, the auxiliary verb is usually "ko" or "na".
Summary
Object pronouns are an important part of Lingala grammar and are used to indicate the object of an action in a sentence. They are formed by adding the prefix "n" to the subject pronoun, and are placed after the verb or before the auxiliary verb in compound verbs. By mastering the use of object pronouns, you will be able to communicate more effectively in Lingala.