Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Lingala learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn Lingala vocabulary related to geography. Learning Lingala geography vocabulary will allow you to explore and talk about natural and cultural landscapes with confidence. Let's get started! Don't forget to edit and add any other Lingala geography vocabulary that might come to your mind. 😎
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Mining, minerals and natural resources & Fruits.
Basic Geography Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some basic vocabulary words related to geography.
Lingala | Pronunciation | English |
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ngonga | ŋoŋɡa | continent |
mbongo | mbɔŋɔ | island |
elanga | ɛlaŋa | ocean |
mokandisi | mokandisi | archipelago |
nzete | nzetɛ | bay |
mabisi | mabisɛ | river |
mokili | mokili | earth |
motuya | motuya | desert |
Now, let's see how we can use some of these words in a dialogue:
- Person 1: Sikoyo, na moni mbongo ya Afrika! (Look, I see the Africa island!)
- Person 2: Mbongo ya Afrika ? E tinda ? (The Africa island ? Where is it ?)
Landforms[edit | edit source]
In Lingala there are different words to describe landforms, such as mountains, valleys, or cliffs.
Lingala | Pronunciation | English |
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moto w'enene | mɔtɔ wɛnɛnɛ | mountain |
nsusu | nsusu | hill |
mayele | majɛlɛ | valley |
yoko | jɔkɔ | cliff |
mbongo | mbɔŋɔ | island |
Let's see some examples:
- Person 1: Moto w'enene eyinda na bango ya Kivu. (The big mountain is located in the Kivu region.)
- Person 2: Na moni nsusu ya Luvua. (I can see the hill of Luvua.)
Climate[edit | edit source]
Here are some words to describe the weather and climate in Lingala.
Lingala | Pronunciation | English |
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lokola mayele | lɔkɔla majɛlɛ | humid |
ebale | ɛbalɛ | rainy |
ndobo | ndɔbɔ | cloudy |
moto | mɔtɔ | hot |
muyembe | mwẽmbɛ | cool |
Let's see how to use some of these words:
- Person 1: Mbóka na biso elati ndobo mingi mingi sango ya mokanda. (Our country is often very cloudy during the rainy season.)
- Person 2: Ezalaka moto mingi te (It is very hot.)
Cultural Landmarks[edit | edit source]
Lingala is spoken in various countries and regions of Africa. Each one has its own cultural landmarks that are worth exploring.
Lingala | Pronunciation | English |
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mutuka | mutuka | palace |
misolo | misɔlɔ | museum |
nzala | nzala | castle |
lopango | lɔpáŋɔ | monument |
Now let's see how we can use them in a dialogue:
- Person 1: Soki omoni mutuka ya Kongo, omoni na 22 étages! (If you see the Congo Palace, you will see that it has 22 floors!)
- Person 2: Nga na banda misolo ya Bandundu. (I visited a museum in Bandundu.)
Countries and Nationalities[edit | edit source]
Here are some countries and nationalities in Lingala.
Lingala | Pronunciation | English |
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Kongo | kɔŋɔ | Congo |
Kiswahili | kiswahili | Swahili |
Gabon | gabɔnɛ | Gabon |
Rwandese | ruandɛzɛ | Rwandese |
And some examples:
- Person 1: Baninga ba Kongo bayebisaka liboso. (People of Congo like to dance.)
- Person 2: Bakangaga ba Kiswahili bapesi bilanga na Afrika ya Sika. (Swahili people speak many languages in East Africa nowadays.)
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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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Binomials
- Life, love and death
- Using ‘moko’ and ‘liboso’
- Helper Words
- God and Religion
- Family
- Government
- At the market
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Lingala Vocabulary - Geography
- LINGALA LANGUAGE (LGLA) < University of North Carolina at ...
- Section 7. Vocabulary | Loba Lingala