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 posted that the word derives from the French term “Modèle” (meaning “model”). This individual, who …
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 to count beyond. A few people don’t even know that it is possible to calculate …
Lingala is a language primarily used in Central Africa as a lingua franca by millions of people for trade and communication. English is an Indo-European language widely used throughout the world. Despite having different ancestries, the two languages share a lot in common and also differ greatly. This article compares and contrasts the writing system, …
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 way to improve your “bank of words” is to immerse yourself in a Lingala speaking …