Language/Lingala/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise
Hi Lingala learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to express surprise in Lingala. Being able to express emotions is essential for efficient communication in any language, and Lingala is no exception! With this guide, you will discover different ways to show surprise through vocabulary, expressions, and fun facts. Ready? Let's get started! 🚀
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Directions & Health.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some common Lingala words and phrases that can be used to show surprise:
Lingala | Pronunciation | English |
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Nainua | nai-NU-ah | I am amazed. |
Eleki mosuni | el-e-KEE mo-SU-nee | It's unbelievable. |
Malamu mingi | ma-LA-moo MIN-gee | That's great news. |
Zala na ngai | za-LA na ngai | Wow! |
Bolingani mingi | bo-LIN-ga-nee MIN-gee | That's surprising! |
Eleki makambo ya liwa | el-e-KEE ma-KAM-bo ya LEE-wa | That's unexpected. |
Omoni te? | oh-mo-NEE te? | You don't say? / Really? |
Expressions[edit | edit source]
Expressions are a great way to show surprise in Lingala. Here are some common phrases:
- Monoko ezali mosuni ! (mo-NO-ko e-za-LI mo-SU-nee) - This means "This is incredible!"
- Likambo esalemaki ! (li-KAM-bo e-sa-le-MA-kee) - This means "What a surprise!"
- Mama ! Nzokio kye nkambo ! (MA-ma! Nzo-KI-o ke n-KAM-bo!) - This means "Oh my goodness! What a surprise!"
Let's see an example of a dialogue to put these expressions into context:
- Person 1: Nalingi koloba na ngai nzembo ya Koffi Olomide. (na-LIN-gee ko-LO-ba na ngai n-ZEM-bo ya Koffi Olomide) - I want to sing a song by Koffi Olomide.
- Person 2: Monoko ezali mosuni ! Nalingaki ko pe koyamba ba oldies ! (mo-NO-ko e-za-LI mo-SU-nee! na-LIN-ga-kee ko pe ko-yam-ba ba OLDIES!) - This means "This is incredible! I also want to sing oldies!"
Interesting facts[edit | edit source]
Did you know that in Lingala, the sound "h" is always silent? For example, the word "hôpital" (hospital) is pronounced "ôpital" in Lingala. Another interesting fact is that Lingala is one of the four national languages of the Democratic Republic of Congo, along with Swahili, Tshiluba, and Kikongo.
Practice[edit | edit source]
To practice expressing surprise in Lingala, you can use the Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Also, try to use the new vocabulary and expressions you learned in conversations with others in Lingala. To improve your Lingala Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website.
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