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Kikongo and English 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.
Kikongo belongs to the Niger-Congo family while English belongs to the Indo-European 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.
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.
Kikongo: Roughly 5 million speakers across several countries. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Kikongo to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Kikongo | English |
|---|---|
| Mbote | Hello |
| Mbote suka | Good morning |
| Mbote na midi | Good afternoon |
| Nkokila ya mbote | Good evening |
| Mpimpa ya mbote | Good night |
| Adieu | Goodbye |
| Beto ta monana na nima | See you later |
| Beto ta monana mbasi | See you tomorrow |
| Mbote | Welcome |
| Nge kele nki mutindu? | How are you? |
| Mono kele mbote, matondo | I am fine, thank you |
| Kilumbu ya mbote | Have a good day |
| Kikongo | English |
|---|---|
| Nlemvuka | Please |
| Matondo | Thank you |
| Matondo mingi | Thank you very much |
| Nge me yambama | You are welcome |
| Inga | Yes |
| Ve | No |
| Lolula mono | Excuse me |
| Lolula mono | I am sorry |
| Ka vena diambu ko | No problem |
| Ya kieleka | Of course |
| Beno me sikisa nge | Congratulations |
| Matondo mingi | Good luck |
| Kikongo | English |
|---|---|
| Zina na nge nani? | What is your name? |
| Kiese na kukutana ti nge | Nice to meet you |
| Nge me katuka na wapi? | Where are you from? |
| Nge kele ti bamvula ikwa? | How old are you? |
| Mono kele longoki | I am a student |
| Mono kele awa na congé | I am here on holiday |
| Mono kele awa sambu na kisalu | I am here for work |
| Yai nduku na mono | This is my friend |
| Kikongo | English |
|---|---|
| Mosi | One |
| Zole | Two |
| Tatu | Three |
| Iya | Four |
| Tanu | Five |
| Sambanu | Six |
| Nsambwadi | Seven |
| Nana | Eight |
| Uvwa | Nine |
| Kumi | Ten |
| Nkama mosi | One hundred |
| Funda mosi | One thousand |
| Kikongo | English |
|---|---|
| Bubu yayi | Today |
| Mbasi | Tomorrow |
| Mazono | Yesterday |
| Ntangu yai | Now |
| Na nima | Later |
| Nkia ola? | What time is it? |
| Na suka | In the morning |
| Na nkokila | In the evening |
| Kintete | Monday |
| Kitanu | Friday |
| Mposo ke kwisa | Next week |
| Ngunga mosi | One hour |
| Kikongo | English |
|---|---|
| Nzo ya kuyobila kele na wapi? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Kisika ya tre ke telamaka kele na wapi? | Where is the train station? |
| Aeroport kele na wapi? | Where is the airport? |
| Inki mutindu mu lenda kuma kuna? | How do I get there? |
| Baluka na diboko ya kimama | Turn left |
| Baluka na diboko ya kitata | Turn right |
| Kwenda mbala mosi na ntwala | Go straight ahead |
| Yo kele pene-pene | It is near |
| Yo kele ntama | It is far |
| Mono me vilaka | I am lost |
| Mono kele na mfunu ya taksi | I need a taxi |
| Na wapi mu lenda sumba tike? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Tike kele ntalu ikwa? | How much is the ticket? |
| Nga diambote mu diata? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Kikongo | English |
|---|---|
| Mono kele na nzala | I am hungry |
| Mono kele na nzala ya masa | I am thirsty |
| Masa, pardo | Water, please |
| Mesa sambu na bantu zole, pardo | A table for two, please |
| Menu, pardo | The menu, please |
| Inki nge ke siamisa? | What do you recommend? |
| Mono ke zola yo | I would like this |
| Yakele ntomo | It is delicious |
| Facture, pardo | The bill, please |
| Mu ke kudiaka ve musuni | I do not eat meat |
| Mono kele ti allergie na madia | I have a food allergy |
| Kafe | Coffee |
| Te | Tea |
| Dimpa | Bread |
| Kikongo | English |
|---|---|
| Nkia nzimbu divavanga muna diambu diadi? | How much does this cost? |
| Yo kele ntalu mingi | It is too expensive |
| Nga otambulwilanga nzimbu za nzimbu? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Mono ke tala kaka | I am just looking |
| Mono ta baka yo | I will take it |
| Kangula | Open |
| Kukangama | Closed |
| Kukota | Entrance |
| Kubasika | Exit |
| Zandu kele na wapi? | Where is the market? |
| Kikongo | English |
|---|---|
| Lusadisu | Help |
| Binga munganga | Call a doctor |
| Binga ba polisi | Call the police |
| Mono kele na mfunu ya lusadisu | I need help |
| Mono ke bela | I am sick |
| Lupitalu kele na wapi? | Where is the hospital? |
| Farmasi kele na wapi? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Yo ke sala mpasi awa | It hurts here |
| Mono kele na mfunu ya munganga | I need a doctor |
| Keti lupitalu kele pene-pene? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Kikongo | English |
|---|---|
| Nge ke tubaka Kingelesi? | Do you speak English? |
| Mono ke bakisa ve | I do not understand |
| Mono me bakisa | I understand |
| Pardo tuba malembe | Please speak slowly |
| Pardo vutukila yo | Please repeat that |
| Nlemvuka sonika yo | Please write it down |
| Ediadi adieyi disongele? | What does this mean? |
| Aweyi ovovele diambu diadi? | How do you say this? |
| Mono ke longuka | I am learning |
| Mono ke tubaka fioti | I speak a little |
| Nge lenda sadisa mono? | Can you help me? |
| Mono me zaba ve | I do not know |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
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.
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
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.
Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.
Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc
The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Spoken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Gabon.
Uses Latin alphabet with phonemic spelling adapted to Bantu sounds.
Tonal language with nasalized vowels and prenasalized stops; glottal stops occur in some dialects.
SVO word order; noun class system central to grammar; verbs marked for tense, aspect, mood, and subject.
Includes borrowings from Portuguese, French, and Lingala.
Niger-Congo family, Bantu branch.
Uses Latin script with orthographic standards in various national settings.
Orthography developed through missionary and colonial influence, with modern reforms.
Roughly 5 million speakers across several countries.
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