Flirting

1. Ozali kitoko

   You look lovely

   Usage

   A light compliment on looks; Lingala does not mark gender.

   Grammar Note

   Composed from dictionary- and corpus-verified words by regular grammar. Kitoko is used of people and things.

2. Nasepeli kosolola na yo

   I enjoy talking with you

   Usage

   Says you enjoyed the conversation.

   Grammar Note

   Composed from dictionary- and corpus-verified words by regular grammar. Same pattern as Nasepeli koyeba yo; kosolola means to talk.

3. Nakosepela makasi kobima na yo

   I would love to go out with you

   Usage

   Accepting an invitation to go out.

   Grammar Note

   A sentence from the corpus (I'd love to go out with you); ko- marks future and makasi means strongly.

4. Olingi kobima elongo na ngai?

   Would you like to go out with me?

   Usage

   A modest invitation to go out together.

   Grammar Note

   Composed from dictionary- and corpus-verified words by regular grammar. Olingi means you want.

5. Nalingi koyeba yo malamu

   I would like to get to know you better

   Usage

   To someone you have just met.

   Grammar Note

   Composed from dictionary- and corpus-verified words by regular grammar. Koyeba is to know; malamu adds well.

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