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How English and Kituba compare

Shared writing system

English and Kituba are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Unrelated language families

English belongs to the Indo-European family while Kituba belongs to the Niger-Congo family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.

Matching sentence structure

Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.

Speakers

English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers. Kituba: Estimated 10 million speakers.

Common English phrases in Kituba

Everyday phrases translated from English to Kituba — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Hello
Mbote
Good morning
Mbote na suka
Good afternoon
Mbote na nima ya midi
Good evening
Nkokila ya mbote
Good night
Mpimpa ya mbote
Goodbye
Adieu
See you later
Beto ta monana na nima
See you tomorrow
Beto ta monana mbasi
Welcome
Beno me kwisa mbote
How are you?
Inki mutindu nge kele?
I am fine, thank you
Mono kele mbote, matondo
Have a good day
Kilumbu ya mbote

Courtesy

Please
Pardon
Thank you
Matondo
Thank you very much
Matondo mingi
You are welcome
Beno me yambama
Yes
Ee
No
Ve
Excuse me
Lolula mono
I am sorry
Mulemvo
No problem
Diambu ve
Of course
Ya kieleka
Congratulations
Beno me sikisa nge
Good luck
Bonne chance

Introductions

What is your name?
Zina na nge nani?
Nice to meet you
Kiese na kukutana ti nge
Where are you from?
Nge me katuka na wapi?
How old are you?
Nge kele ti bamvula ikwa?
I am a student
Mono kele mwana ya nzo-nkanda
I am here on holiday
Mono kele awa na congé
I am here for work
Mono kele awa sambu na kisalu
This is my friend
Yai nduku na mono .

Numbers

One
Mosi
Two
Zole
Three
Tatu
Four
Iya
Five
Tanu
Six
Sambanu
Seven
Nsambwadi
Eight
Nana
Nine
Uvwa
Ten
Kumi
One hundred
Nkama mosi
One thousand
Funda mosi

Time and dates

Today
Bubu yai
Tomorrow
Mbasi
Yesterday
Mazono
Now
Ntangu yai
Later
Na nima
What time is it?
Ntangu kele inki?
In the morning
Na suka .
In the evening
Na nkokila .
Monday
Kintete
Friday
Kitanu
Next week
Mposo ke kwisa
One hour
Ngunga mosi

Directions and travel

Where is the bathroom?
Kuyobila kele na wapi?
Where is the train station?
Gare ya train kele na wapi?
Where is the airport?
Aéroport kele na wapi?
How do I get there?
Inki mutindu mu lenda kuma kuna?
Turn left
Baluka na diboko ya kimama
Turn right
Baluka na diboko ya kitata
Go straight ahead
Kwenda mbala mosi
It is near
Yo kele pene-pene .
It is far
Yo kele ntama .
I am lost
Mono me vilaka
I need a taxi
Mu ke na nsatu ya taksi
Where can I buy a ticket?
Mu lenda sumba tike na wapi?
How much is the ticket?
Tike kele ntalu ikwa?
Is it safe to walk?
Keti yo kele mbote na kutambula?

Food and restaurants

I am hungry
Mu ke na nzala
I am thirsty
Mono ke na nzala ya masa
Water, please
Masa, pardo
A table for two, please
Pardon, mesa mosi sambu na bantu zole
The menu, please
Menu, pardon
What do you recommend?
Inki nge ke siamisa?
I would like this
Mono ke zolaka mambu yai
It is delicious
Yo kele ntomo
The bill, please
Facture, pardon
I do not eat meat
Mu ke diaka musuni ve
I have a food allergy
Mono kele ti allergie na madia
Coffee
Kafe
Tea
Thé
Bread
Dimpa

Shopping and money

How much does this cost?
Yo kelombaka mbongo ikwa?
It is too expensive
Yo kele ntalu mingi
Do you accept credit cards?
Keti nge ke ndimaka bakarte ya mfuka?
I am just looking
Mono ke tala kaka
I will take it
Mono ta baka yo
Open
Kangula
Closed
Kukangama
Entrance
Kukota
Exit
Kubasika
Where is the market?
Zandu kele na wapi?

Emergency and health

Help
Lusadisu
Call a doctor
Binga munganga
Call the police
Binga bapolisi
I need help
Mono ke na mfunu ya lusadisu
I am sick
Mono ke bela
Where is the hospital?
Lupitalu kele na wapi?
Where is the pharmacy?
Farmasi kele na wapi?
It hurts here
Yo ke sala mpasi awa
I need a doctor
Mu ke na nsatu ya munganga
Is there a hospital nearby?
Keti lupitalu kele pene-pene?

Getting help with language

Do you speak English?
Nge ke tubaka Kingelesi ?
I do not understand
Mono ke bakisa ve
I understand
Mono me bakisa
Please speak slowly
Pardo tuba malembe .
Please repeat that
Pardon vutukila mambu yina .
Please write it down
Mulemvo sonika yo .
What does this mean?
Dyambu yai ketendula inki?
How do you say this?
Inki mutindu nge ke tuba mambu yai?
I am learning
Mono ke na kulonguka
I speak a little
Mono ke tuba fioti
Can you help me?
Nge lenda sadisa munu?
I do not know
Mono me zaba ve

Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.

About Kituba Language

Geographical Distribution

Used as a lingua franca in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of the Congo.

Alphabet

Latin script with simplified phonetic spelling.

Vowels

aeiou

Consonants

bdfgklmnpstvwyz

Phonetics

Non-tonal; simplified phonology compared to Kikongo; consistent spelling-to-sound correspondence.

Grammar and Syntax

SVO word order; grammar simplified relative to Kikongo; reduced noun class system.

Loanwords

Derived from Kikongo, with additional French and local language influences.

Language Family

Creole Bantu language, derived from Kikongo (Niger-Congo family).

Writing Systems

Latin script with standardized orthography for official and educational use.

Writing System History

Developed during colonial administration for communication purposes.

Total Number of Speakers

Estimated 10 million speakers.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

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