mabóngó
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.
How does it change in a sentence?
mabóngó is a plural noun, which is indicated by the prefix ma-.
Did you know?
- Using mabóngó in a formal medical setting is often avoided in favor of French terms like 'testicules' to maintain social decorum.
- Expressions involving mabóngó are frequently used in Congolese rumba lyrics to symbolize virility and strength.
- The term mabóngó can also be used metaphorically in certain contexts to refer to 'balls' or 'courage' in a slang sense, similar to English.
Example conversation
A male patient is describing his symptoms to a female doctor.
- PatientineNini ekopesi yo mpasi lelo, Guy?What is causing you pain today, Guy?
- GuyNazali na mpasi mingi na mabóngó na ngai.I have a lot of pain in my testicles.
- PatientineEzali na mibu moko to mibu mibú?Is it in one or both of them?
- GuyEzali na mibu mibú nyonso.It is in both of them.
