Vocabulary in Lingala
Recently, the Lingala word “Mundele”, meaning white people in lingala, has become a hot topic of discussion and debate, especially on social media platforms like Instagram. The etymological origins of “Mundele” are still under debate. The controversy began when someone…
As most people in Africa, the Congolese people used to express time based on the sun’s position throughout the day. They divided the day into segments. Each of the segments were associated with a particular event of the day. Today,…
From paper to Lingala online dictionary Lingala is a Bantu language spoken in parts of Angola, the Republic of Congo, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Over the years, the language has seen significant growth and improvement in recent…
While Lingala numbers exist, most speakers use French numbers, inherited from the formers rulers’ language. Most people are able to count up to ten at most and don’t know how to count in Lingala. Then, a lot of them struggle…
Developing your vocabulary in Lingala plays an important role when learning the language or improving your skills. It enhances the way you understand native speakers, and increase your confidence when speaking or writing. You will be communicating more effectively.The best…