Good morning.
bote
Mbote.
Good afternoon.
poko elaamoo
Mpokwa elamu.
Good night.
bootoo elaamoo
Butu elamu.
No.
te
Te.
Yes.
eh
Ee.
I don't understand.
nazalee koyokaa te
Nazali koyoka te.
I have nothing.
nazalee na eloko te
Nazali na eloko te.
I am not carrying anything.
nazalee kokoomba eloko te
Nazali kokumba eloko te.
Please help me.
palado saleesaa ngaa
Palado salisa ngai.
I don't know.
nazalee koyeba te
Nazali koyeba te.
Peace be upon you.
boboto ezala na yo'
Boboto ezala na yo.
And upon you be peace (traditional answer to Peace be upon you).
ezala pe na yo'
Ezala mpe na yo
We apologize for the inconvenience.
tozalee na mawaa po na pokoso'
Tozali na mawa mpo na pwokoso