Some useful phrases in Lingala-gctid87510

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SOME USEFUL PHRASES IN LINGALA

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I live in Kinshasa. Navandaka Na Kinshasa.
I bought fish at the market. Nasombi mbisi Na zando.
It is not your business/ problem. Likambo Na yo te.
I live in Kmt. Navandaka Na Kmt.
David helped Veronique to put the table. David asalisi Veronique kosala mesa.
I love you. Nalingi yo.
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He is my elder brother. Azali nkulutu Na ngai.
Where are you going? Okei Wapi?
Light the lamp. Pelisa mwinda.
Friend moninga (N.), plural: baninga
new year mobu ya sika
Dad is outside.Call him. Tata azali Na libanda. Benga ye.
Call me tomorrow. (on the telephone) Benga ngai lobi.
I will come this afternoon. Nakoya Na mpokwa.
He has much money. Azali Na mbongo mingi.
Stop disputing. Botika koswana.
Mom sat the child on a chair. Mama avandisi mwana Na kiti.
Sit here. Vanda awa.
Where did you sit? Avandi wapi?
Wait! Zela!
Pay attention to the child. Keba Na mwana.
Today I will cook fish. Lelo nakolamba mbisi.
I will go to the market with mom. Nakokende Na zando Na mama.
I do not have a car. Nazali Na motuka te.
The child received a smacking. Mwana azwi mbata.

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