Lingala

The phrase ‘i will slap you’ is translated into Lingala as Nakobeta yo makofi.

The English word “yes” is translated into Lingala as ɛɛ. The particle ɛɛ is used to indicate agreement or acceptance.

The phrase “shut up” in Lingala is kanga monoko. This phrase is used as an imperative command to tell someone to stop talking.

The English phrase “happy birthday” is Mbotama elamu in Lingala.

The English word “sister” is translated into Lingala as ndeko mwasi. ndeko mwasi is used to refer to a woman or girl having the same parents.

Hello in Lingala is mbote. mbote is a standard, neutral greeting used when arriving or meeting someone.

The English word church is translated into Lingala as ndáko-nzámbe. ndáko-nzámbe is used to refer to a house of worship or a church.

In Lingala, the English phrase “testicles” is translated as mabóngó. The term refers to the two oval organs in the male anatomy that produce sperm.

nayini yo is the Lingala phrase for “I hate you”. The phrase is used to express an intense dislike for another person.

Mbótama elámu is the way to say merry christmas in Lingala. This phrase is used to express good wishes during the Christmas season.