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How Kituba and English compare

Shared writing system

Kituba 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

Kituba 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

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

Common Kituba phrases in English

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

Greetings

Mbote
Hello
Mbote na suka
Good morning
Mbote na nima ya 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
Beno me kwisa mbote
Welcome
Inki mutindu nge kele?
How are you?
Mono kele mbote, matondo
I am fine, thank you
Kilumbu ya mbote
Have a good day

Courtesy

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

Introductions

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 mwana ya nzo-nkanda
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

Numbers

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

Time and dates

Bubu yai
Today
Mbasi
Tomorrow
Mazono
Yesterday
Ntangu yai
Now
Na nima
Later
Ntangu kele inki?
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

Directions and travel

Kuyobila kele na wapi?
Where is the bathroom?
Gare ya train kele na wapi?
Where is the train station?
Aéroport 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
Go straight ahead
Yo kele pene-pene .
It is near
Yo kele ntama .
It is far
Mono me vilaka
I am lost
Mu ke na nsatu ya taksi
I need a taxi
Mu lenda sumba tike na wapi?
Where can I buy a ticket?
Tike kele ntalu ikwa?
How much is the ticket?
Keti yo kele mbote na kutambula?
Is it safe to walk?

Food and restaurants

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

Shopping and money

Yo kelombaka mbongo ikwa?
How much does this cost?
Yo kele ntalu mingi
It is too expensive
Keti nge ke ndimaka bakarte ya mfuka?
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?

Emergency and health

Lusadisu
Help
Binga munganga
Call a doctor
Binga bapolisi
Call the police
Mono ke 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
Mu ke na nsatu ya munganga
I need a doctor
Keti lupitalu kele pene-pene?
Is there a hospital nearby?

Getting help with language

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
Pardon vutukila mambu yina .
Please repeat that
Mulemvo sonika yo .
Please write it down
Dyambu yai ketendula inki?
What does this mean?
Inki mutindu nge ke tuba mambu yai?
How do you say this?
Mono ke na kulonguka
I am learning
Mono ke tuba fioti
I speak a little
Nge lenda sadisa munu?
Can you help me?
Mono me zaba ve
I 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 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.

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