Translate text instantly from Kituba to English — free, accurate, and no sign-up required.
Translate from English to Kituba
Are you looking for a fast and accurate translation from Kituba to English?
Our Kituba to English Text Translator powered by Google API provides instant translations.
Get instant translations in real-time with our advanced AI technology
Support for numerous language pairs from around the world
Powered by Google Translate API for reliable results
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.
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.
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.
Kituba: Estimated 10 million speakers. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Kituba to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Kituba | English |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Kituba | English |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Kituba | 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 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 |
| Kituba | 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 |
| Kituba | English |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Kituba | English |
|---|---|
| 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? |
| Kituba | English |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Kituba | English |
|---|---|
| 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? |
| Kituba | English |
|---|---|
| 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? |
| Kituba | 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 |
| 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.
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.
Used as a lingua franca in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of the Congo.
Latin script with simplified phonetic spelling.
Non-tonal; simplified phonology compared to Kikongo; consistent spelling-to-sound correspondence.
SVO word order; grammar simplified relative to Kikongo; reduced noun class system.
Derived from Kikongo, with additional French and local language influences.
Creole Bantu language, derived from Kikongo (Niger-Congo family).
Latin script with standardized orthography for official and educational use.
Developed during colonial administration for communication purposes.
Estimated 10 million speakers.
Explore other popular language combinations
Everything you need to know about our translation service
Join 50,000+ users who trust TranslatePulse for their translation needs
View All Languages