mokonzi ya mwasi
The English word "queen" is translated into Lingala as mokonzi ya mwasi.
The term refers to a female monarch.
Meaning: female monarch (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a noun phrase where mokonzi acts as the head noun and ya mwasi acts as the modifier.
Did you know?
- The term mokonzi can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is 'the boss' in a casual, non-royal setting.
- The word mokonzi was borrowed into Lingala from the Bangi language.
- While mokonzi ya mwasi refers to a monarch, the word mwasi alone can mean 'woman' or 'wife' depending on the context of the sentence.
Examples in context
- Mokonzi ya mwasi azali na motema malamu.The queen has a kind heart.
- Mokonzi ya mwasi azali kopesa lokumu.The queen is giving honor.
Example conversation
Clarisse and Jean are looking at a history book.
- ClarisseNani oyo mokonzi ya mwasi oyo?Who is this queen?
- JeanAzali mokonzi ya mwasi ya liboso.She is the first queen.
- ClarisseAzalaki na nguya mingi?Did she have a lot of power?
- JeanEe, azalaki na nguya mingi mpenza.Yes, she really had a lot of power.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mokonzi, ya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
