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Lingala - Feelings and Emotions
In today's lesson, we will learn about the main terms for feelings and emotions in Lingala.
Main Terms for Feelings and Emotions in Lingala[edit | edit source]
| Word in Lingala | IPA pronunciation | Translation in English |
|---|---|---|
| Nzoto | ˈnzɔtɔ | Joy |
| Ndimi | ˈndimi | Sadness |
| Nkolo | ˈnkɔlɔ | Fear |
| Nzela | ˈnzɛlɑ | Anger |
| Nzambe | ˈnzɑmbɛ | Love |
| Nzoto ya mokili | ˈnzɔtɔ jɑ mɔkili | Happiness |
| Ndako | ˈndɑkɔ | Disappointment |
| Nkisi | ˈnkisi | Surprise |
| Nzela ya mokili | ˈnzɛlɑ jɑ mɔkili | Rage |
| Nzambe ya mokili | ˈnzɑmbɛ jɑ mɔkili | Affection |
| Nzoto ya ngai | ˈnzɔtɔ jɑ ŋɑi | Contentment |
| Ndako ya ngai | ˈndɑkɔ jɑ ŋɑi | Regret |
| Nkisi ya ngai | ˈnkisi jɑ ŋɑi | Shock |
| Nzela ya ngai | ˈnzɛlɑ jɑ ŋɑi | Fury |
| Nzambe ya ngai | ˈnzɑmbɛ jɑ ŋɑi | Devotion |
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