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How Kikongo and English compare

Shared writing system

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.

Unrelated language families

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.

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

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.

Common Kikongo phrases in English

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

Greetings

Greetings: Kikongo phrases and their English translations
KikongoEnglish
MboteHello
Mbote sukaGood morning
Mbote na midiGood afternoon
Nkokila ya mboteGood evening
Mpimpa ya mboteGood night
AdieuGoodbye
Beto ta monana na nimaSee you later
Beto ta monana mbasiSee you tomorrow
MboteWelcome
Nge kele nki mutindu?How are you?
Mono kele mbote, matondoI am fine, thank you
Kilumbu ya mboteHave a good day

Courtesy

Courtesy: Kikongo phrases and their English translations
KikongoEnglish
NlemvukaPlease
MatondoThank you
Matondo mingiThank you very much
Nge me yambamaYou are welcome
IngaYes
VeNo
Lolula monoExcuse me
Lolula monoI am sorry
Ka vena diambu koNo problem
Ya kielekaOf course
Beno me sikisa ngeCongratulations
Matondo mingiGood luck

Introductions

Introductions: Kikongo phrases and their English translations
KikongoEnglish
Zina na nge nani?What is your name?
Kiese na kukutana ti ngeNice to meet you
Nge me katuka na wapi?Where are you from?
Nge kele ti bamvula ikwa?How old are you?
Mono kele longokiI am a student
Mono kele awa na congéI am here on holiday
Mono kele awa sambu na kisaluI am here for work
Yai nduku na monoThis is my friend

Numbers

Numbers: Kikongo phrases and their English translations
KikongoEnglish
MosiOne
ZoleTwo
TatuThree
IyaFour
TanuFive
SambanuSix
NsambwadiSeven
NanaEight
UvwaNine
KumiTen
Nkama mosiOne hundred
Funda mosiOne thousand

Time and dates

Time and dates: Kikongo phrases and their English translations
KikongoEnglish
Bubu yayiToday
MbasiTomorrow
MazonoYesterday
Ntangu yaiNow
Na nimaLater
Nkia ola?What time is it?
Na sukaIn the morning
Na nkokilaIn the evening
KinteteMonday
KitanuFriday
Mposo ke kwisaNext week
Ngunga mosiOne hour

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: Kikongo phrases and their English translations
KikongoEnglish
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 kimamaTurn left
Baluka na diboko ya kitataTurn right
Kwenda mbala mosi na ntwalaGo straight ahead
Yo kele pene-peneIt is near
Yo kele ntamaIt is far
Mono me vilakaI am lost
Mono kele na mfunu ya taksiI 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?

Food and restaurants

Food and restaurants: Kikongo phrases and their English translations
KikongoEnglish
Mono kele na nzalaI am hungry
Mono kele na nzala ya masaI am thirsty
Masa, pardoWater, please
Mesa sambu na bantu zole, pardoA table for two, please
Menu, pardoThe menu, please
Inki nge ke siamisa?What do you recommend?
Mono ke zola yoI would like this
Yakele ntomoIt is delicious
Facture, pardoThe bill, please
Mu ke kudiaka ve musuniI do not eat meat
Mono kele ti allergie na madiaI have a food allergy
KafeCoffee
TeTea
DimpaBread

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: Kikongo phrases and their English translations
KikongoEnglish
Nkia nzimbu divavanga muna diambu diadi?How much does this cost?
Yo kele ntalu mingiIt is too expensive
Nga otambulwilanga nzimbu za nzimbu?Do you accept credit cards?
Mono ke tala kakaI am just looking
Mono ta baka yoI will take it
KangulaOpen
KukangamaClosed
KukotaEntrance
KubasikaExit
Zandu kele na wapi?Where is the market?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: Kikongo phrases and their English translations
KikongoEnglish
LusadisuHelp
Binga mungangaCall a doctor
Binga ba polisiCall the police
Mono kele na mfunu ya lusadisuI need help
Mono ke belaI am sick
Lupitalu kele na wapi?Where is the hospital?
Farmasi kele na wapi?Where is the pharmacy?
Yo ke sala mpasi awaIt hurts here
Mono kele na mfunu ya mungangaI need a doctor
Keti lupitalu kele pene-pene?Is there a hospital nearby?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: Kikongo phrases and their English translations
KikongoEnglish
Nge ke tubaka Kingelesi?Do you speak English?
Mono ke bakisa veI do not understand
Mono me bakisaI understand
Pardo tuba malembePlease speak slowly
Pardo vutukila yoPlease repeat that
Nlemvuka sonika yoPlease write it down
Ediadi adieyi disongele?What does this mean?
Aweyi ovovele diambu diadi?How do you say this?
Mono ke longukaI am learning
Mono ke tubaka fiotiI speak a little
Nge lenda sadisa mono?Can you help me?
Mono me zaba veI do not know

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

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.

About Kikongo Language

Geographical Distribution

Spoken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Gabon.

Alphabet

Uses Latin alphabet with phonemic spelling adapted to Bantu sounds.

Vowels

aeiouVowel length and tone affect meaning

Consonants

bdfgklmnngpstvwyz

Phonetics

Tonal language with nasalized vowels and prenasalized stops; glottal stops occur in some dialects.

Grammar and Syntax

SVO word order; noun class system central to grammar; verbs marked for tense, aspect, mood, and subject.

Loanwords

Includes borrowings from Portuguese, French, and Lingala.

Language Family

Niger-Congo family, Bantu branch.

Writing Systems

Uses Latin script with orthographic standards in various national settings.

Writing System History

Orthography developed through missionary and colonial influence, with modern reforms.

Total Number of Speakers

Roughly 5 million speakers across several countries.

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