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Kongo Phrases
The Kongo phrases are helpful because they are used daily. Below we picked expressions that a new learner will find useful. We included the audio as well. This is a better way to learning. Learn only what you need. We start with greetings and introduction.
| Hi: mbote |
| What is your name?: nki kele zina na nge? |
| Nice to meet you: kiese ya kuzabana na nge |
| How are you?: ebwe nge? |
| I'm good, thanks: mono ke mbote, matondo/melesi |
| And you?: ebwe nge si? |
Language and Age Phrases
More questions about language and age:
| Do you speak (English/Kongo)?: nge ke tubaka (angele/kikongo)? |
| Does she speak Chinese?: yandi ke tubaka shinwa? |
| A little bit: kaka fioti |
| How old are you?: nge ke na mvula ikwa? |
| I'm 33 years old: mono kele na mvula makumi tatu na tatu |
| It was nice talking to you: yo vandaka mbote kusolula ti nge |
If you don't understand something, this will be your secret weapon:
| What do you mean?: nge ke zola kutuba inki? |
| I don't understand: mono ke bakisa ve |
| I don't know: mono ke zaba ve |
| Sorry: lolula mono |
| What is that called in Kongo?: nki bo ke binga yo na kikongo? |
| What does that word mean in English?: ngogo yai ke tendula nki na angele? |
More personal information about origins and profession:
| Where are you from?: nge me katuka wapi? |
| I'm from the U.S: mono me katuka na etazini |
| I'm American: mono kele amerikani |
| Where do you live?: nge ke vandaka wapi? |
| I live in the U.S: mono ke vandaka na etazini ya amerika |
| What do you do for a living?: nki nge ke salaka sambu na kuzinga? |
| I'm a student: mono kele mwana nzonkanda |
Offering or asking for help and giving directions:
| Can I help you?: mono lenda sadisa nge? |
| Can you help me?: nge lenda sadisa mono? |
| Where is the airport?: wapi pleni ya avio? |
| Go straight: kwenda kaka na ntwala |
| Then: na nima |
| Turn left: baluka na diboko ya nkento |
| Turn right: baluka na diboko ya yakala |
Holiday Wishes Phrases
Good wishes in Kongo in holidays and occasions:
| Happy birthday: lubutuku ya mbote |
| Happy new year: mvula ya mpa |
| Merry Christmas: nkisi ya mbote ya lubutuku |
| Good luck: (bula) dibaku ya mbote |
| Congratulations: lungonia |
Kongo expressions commonly used when traveling or buying:
| I have a reservation: bo bumbilaka mono kisika awa |
| Do you have rooms available?: nge ke na nzo ya kele mpamba? |
| I would like a non-smoking room: mono ke zola nzo ya makaya ve |
| How much it costs per night?: nki kele ntalu ya mpimpa mosi? |
| Waiter: nsadi |
| How much is this?: yai kele inki ntalu? |
| What is this?: yai ke nki? |
Survival phrases considered to be important in emergencies:
| Are you okay?: nge ke mbote? |
| I need a doctor: moko ke na mfunu ya munganga |
| Help: lusadisu |
| Call the ambulance: binga ambilansi |
| Call the police: binga polisi |
| I am sick: mono ke bela |
These Kongo phrases can be used in a variety of conversations. If you have already visited our Kongo Vocabulary and Kongo Grammar, you might want to visit our Kongo Flashcards to practice what you learned.
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Did you know? Phrases are the combination of the use of vocabulary and grammar. Mastering the vocabulary and grammar can result in the ability to make useful Kongo phrases. |