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Vocabulary
In this lesson, you will learn the Lingala vocabulary for common work and school activities. These are activities that people do on a regular basis, and are essential for communicating in these environments.
Work Vocabulary
Here is a list of Lingala words and phrases related to work:
Lingala | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
Mboka | m-boh-kah | Work |
Kótá | koh-tah | Job |
Nzela | n-zeh-lah | Route/Path/Task |
Mpínda | mpeen-dah | Agenda |
Lipaká | lee-pah-kah | Folder |
Kampanya | kahm-pan-yah | Campaign |
Kazyá | kah-zee-ah | Meeting |
Kónga | koonga | Presentation |
Kábita | kah-bee-tah | office |
Tánga | tun-gah | Phone call |
Mpɛ́pɛ́ | mpeh-peh | Report |
Now let's look at these words and phrases in context:
- "Nzela ya lɛ́tɛ́li ye?" - "What is his task today?".
- "Mpínda ya kámpanya" - "Agenda of the campaign".
- "Kazyáme pe Milinde alobelaki." - "In the meeting, Milinde spoke.".
- "Lipaká moko moko ya nzela nfuɛ̌nga." - "Each folder contains a different task".
School Vocabulary
Here is a list of Lingala words and phrases related to school:
Lingala | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
Lɔ́kɔlɔ | loh-koh-loh | School |
Efɔ́lu | eh-foh-loo | Grade |
Lobɔ́ko | loh-boh-koh | Notebook |
Ebenga | eh-beng-gah | Exam/Test |
Kɔpi | koh-pee | Copy/Photocopy |
Kóma | ko-mah | Assignment/Homework |
Kítolyɛ | kee-tol-yeh | Pencil |
Bokɔó | bo-koh-oh | Board/Chalkboard |
Bitɔ́ki | bee-toh-kee | Book |
Lɔ́ti ya buzɔ́ | loh-tee yah boo-zoh | Calculator |
Now let's look at these words and phrases in context:
- "Lɔ́kɔlɔ nayo efɔ́lu ya pɛtɛ" - "His school grade is the highest".
- "Lobɔ́komi moko miyisi nyoso" - "All my notebooks are full".
- "Bokɔó eyesɛki lifelo ya sika to ko." - "The chalkboard is clean and ready.".
- "Kóma ya mpundi na Bitɔ́ki ya Maths" - "Math assignment with Math book".
Phrases
Now that you know some new vocabulary, let's look at a few phrases that you can use in both work and school contexts.
Work Phrases
- "Tánga ngai oyo ata kónga?" - "Can you call me at the office?".
- "Kónga na ngai esengeli ebonga ya mpɛ́pɛ́ ?" - "Did I receive the report folder in my office?".
- "Kótá ya ngai eyembɔni." - "My job is fun.".
- "Nzela ya ngai esálá." - "My task is difficult.".
School Phrases
- "Kópi ngai bátɛli na Kinshasa." - "I need to make copies in Kinshasa.".
- "Lɔ́ti na ngai ezáli mikolo na ngɔtá." - "My calculator is old but it works.".
- "Búzi ya ngai esálí te." - "My pen is not working.".
- "Kóma na ngai ekómi lisusu." - "My homework is not done yet.".
With this Lingala vocabulary and phrases, you will be able to communicate important work and school activities with ease!
Other Lessons
- Street life
- Time
- Daily routines
- Introducing yourself
- Directions
- Binomials
- Common Foods
- Earth
- Greetings
- Geography
Sources
- LINGALA LANGUAGE (LGLA) < University of North Carolina at ...
- Lingala - Wikipedia
- Lingala Dictionary Online Translation LEXILOGOS