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Kikongo

Kikongo

9.9
A person who speaks the Kongo people's language as their first language
  • noun
: kikongo
  • As a proud Kikongo, he teaches his children the language and customs of his ancestors.

Examples

  • Many Kikongo have migrated to cities but still maintain strong ties to their rural communities.

  • Many Kikongos are proud of their heritage.

  • The Kikongo welcomed visitors to their village with traditional songs and dances.

  • A Kikongo speaker shared stories from their childhood.

  • As a proud Kikongo, he teaches his children the language and customs of his ancestors.

  • The Kikongo welcomed visitors to their village with traditional songs and dances.

  • Many Kikongo have migrated to cities but still maintain strong ties to their rural communities.

Surface Forms

Kikongo singular
Kikongos plural

Etymology

Kikongo comes from the prefix Ki- 'language of' plus the name Kongo, and English also uses the word for a person who speaks that language. So a Kikongo is someone who speaks the Kikongo language.