How to say “I love you” in Lingala
The most common way to say “i love you” in Lingala. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Nalingi yo
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Lingala
Mbote, Nalingi yo
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Lingala?
"I love you" in Lingala is "Nalingi yo". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Nalingi yo" written in Lingala?
"Nalingi yo" is the standard written form in Lingala, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Nalingi yo" in Lingala?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Nalingi yo" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Nalingi yo" mean in English?
"Nalingi yo" is the Lingala way of saying "I love you" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "I love you" in Lingala?
Many languages — including Lingala — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Nalingi yo" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Lingala spoken?
Lingala is spoken by an estimated 10 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Lingala dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Lingala dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Nalingi yo" or any other Lingala text.