moíndo
The English word "black" is translated into Lingala as moíndo. Wiktionary also lists -yindo.
Meaning: absorbing all light (adj)
Ways to say it
| Lingala |
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| moíndo |
| -yindo |
This term is an adjective used to describe something that is black, specifically in the sense of absorbing all light.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Lingala, the term can appear as the independent word moíndo or as the suffix -yindo.
Did you know?
- Depending on the social setting, using a direct term for 'black' when describing a person can change from a neutral observation to an unintentional sign of disrespect.
- The word 'black' in English is a single concept, but in Lingala, the nuances of 'blackness' can be shifted by changing the prefix of the word.
- In many Bantu languages including Lingala, the concept of 'black' is often inextricably linked to the idea of 'darkness' or 'deep shadows' rather than just a pigment.
Example sentences for Lingala are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Grace and Jean are looking at clothes in a store.
- GraceOmoní robe moíndo wá oyo?Do you see this black dress?
- JeanEe, ezalí kitoko mingi.Yes, it is very beautiful.
- GraceNakoya na moíndo wá oyo.I will go with this black one.
- JeanEkokomisa yo kitoko, Grace.It will make you look beautiful, Grace.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “black” translations and entries -yindo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
