South-Central Koongo
South-Central Koongo is an Atlantic-Congo language spoken in Congo - Kinshasa, Angola, and Congo - Brazzaville.
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Written down
Bantu nyonso, na mbutukulu kevwandaka na kimpwanza ya bawu, ngenda mpe baluve ya mutindu mosi. Mayela na mbanzulu je na bawu, ni yawu yina bafwana kusalasana na bumpangi.
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Words in South-Central Koongo
| Meaning | Word | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| mother | ngudi | |
| man | muntu | |
| woman | n’kênto | |
| person | muntu | |
| name | nkumbu | |
| eye | disu | |
| ear | kútu | |
| nose | zunu | |
| tooth | dinu | |
| heart | mwoyo | |
| head | n'tu | |
| blood | menga | |
| knee | dibolongo | |
| breast | mabele | |
| water | maza | |
| moon | ngonde | |
| rain | mvula | |
| wind | tembo | |
| mountain | mongo | |
| river | mubu | |
| night | mpimpa | |
| dog | mbwa | |
| fish | mbisi | |
| bird | nuni | |
| cow | ngombe | |
| pig | ngulu | |
| one | mosi | |
| two | zole | |
| three | tatu | |
| four | yiya |
Most similar languages
Vocabulary
- San Salvador KongoAtlantic-Congo64% alike
- Kituba (Democratic Republic of Congo)Atlantic-Congo61% alike
- Yaka-Pelende-LonzoAtlantic-Congo60% alike
- LaariAtlantic-Congo59% alike
- KunyiAtlantic-Congo49% alike
- BeembeAtlantic-Congo46% alike
Vocabulary compares 40 basic words (ASJP); grammar compares 195 features (Grambank). Similar is not always related.