Is Lingala similar to Swahili?

Lingala is a Bantu-based creole of Central Africa with roots in the Bobangi language, the language that provided the bulk of its lexicon and grammar. In its basic vocabulary, Lingala also has many borrowings from various other languages, such as: Swahili, Kikongo varieties, French, Portuguese, and English.

How do you say good morning in Congo?

Mbote! Hello! Mbote! Mbote!/ Sango nini!

Is Swahili spoken in Congo?

The four national languages of the Democratic Republic of Congo (EN) While French is the official language and widely used in education and government, there are four national languages: Kituba (Kikongo), Lingala, Swahili, and Tshiluba.

Why do Congolese speak Swahili?

Few people in DR Congo speak Swahili as a first language. Lingala is more commonly found as a mother tongue in the country. However, it is common for people in DR Congo to speak Swahili when trading with people from other tribes or even other countries. Swahili is one of the government-recognized languages of DR Congo.

What does Bolingo Na Ngai mean?

“My love
Bolingo na ngai is probably the one phrase you pick out the most from Congolese songs. Bolingo means love. Ngai means me. Therefore bolingo na Ngai literally means “My love”.

What does Elengi mean in Lingala?

pleasure, what gives pleasure. good taste, delicious. cozy, nice feeling, beauty, gentleness.

What does Kitoko mean in Lingala?

beautiful, pretty. good, nice (e.g. the taste of food) beauty. basi kitoko.

What does Zoba mean in Congo?

idiot, silly, stupid.

How do you say beautiful in Congo?

The English word “beautiful” means “kitoko” in Lingala. Ex: Nzete wana eza kitoko.

What race are Congo?

More than 250 ethnic groups have been identified and named, of which the majority are Bantu. The four largest groups – Mongo, Luba, Kongo (all Bantu), and the Mangbetu-Azande collectively make up about 45% of the population.