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Lingala → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Family and Relationships → Relationships

Relationships are an essential part of human life. They come in many forms and shapes, and every culture has a specific set of words to describe these relationships. In this lesson, we will focus on the vocabulary and expressions used to describe different types of relationships in Lingala.

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Government & Comprehension.

Types of Relationships

Relationships can be categorized in various ways, depending on the context and culture. In Lingala, we can broadly classify relationships as:

Romantic Relationships

The vocabulary for romantic relationships includes the following terms:

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
mwa senga	mwà sèngà	boyfriend
mwana senga	mwànà sèngà	girlfriend
mwa balanga	mwà bàlàngà	lover

When talking about romantic relationships, Lingala speakers often use the phrase "nalingi yo" to express their love. This phrase means "I love you."

Family Relationships

Family relationships are an essential part of Lingala culture. Here are some of the vocabulary words used to describe different family relationships:

Lingala	Pronunciation	English
mokolo ya elengi	mòkòlò yà èlèngi	grandfather
mama	màmà	mother
tata	tàtà	father
ekolo	èkòlò	family
mobali/mwasi	mòbàlì/mwàsì	husband/wife

Friendships

Friendships are essential in Lingala culture. Here are some vocabulary words used to describe different types of friendships:

Lofanda: Best friend
Molato: Friend
Mboka: Childhood friend
Moninga: Buddy

Additionally, to ask someone if they would like to be your friend, you can say "Eko yemba ?", which means "Can we be friends?"

Professional Relationships

Professional relationships are important, especially in the workplace. Here are some vocabulary words used in Lingala to describe professional relationships:

Kolaborateur: Collaborator
Misi ya ndako: Landlord
Bana ya ndako: Tenant
Elongi: Client
Bofanda: Boss
Kolonga: Colleague

In Lingala culture, it's important to establish a good professional relationship with others. Showing respect and working well with others is highly valued.

Common Expressions

In addition to vocabulary words, there are some common expressions in Lingala that are used when describing relationships. Here are a few:

Yaka na nga: Stay/meet with me
Naza na likolo: I'm married
Naza na mwasi/mobali: I'm a wife/husband

These expressions are used in various contexts, such as when asking someone to stay or meet with you, or when clarifying your marital status.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we covered the vocabulary and expressions used to describe different types of relationships in Lingala, including romantic relationships, family relationships, friendships, and professional relationships. By learning these words, you can better understand and communicate with Lingala speakers in various contexts.

Table of Contents - Lingala Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Pronouns

Numbers and Time

Verbs and Conjugation

Family and Relationships

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Dining

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Travel and Transportation

Lingala Culture and Traditions

Professions and Hobbies

Questions and Interrogatives

Daily Routines and Activities

Imperatives and Commands

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