Lingala dialect

Lingala

A Bantu language used as a lingua franca across the western DRC and the Republic of the Congo, with Kinshasa as its largest urban centre. The language of much of Congolese popular music.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Lingala?

Lingala is a dialect of Lingala.

Which region is Lingala associated with?

Lingala is part of the West & Central Africa region on DialectAtlas.