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🗣️ Phrases in Angola’s languages

Portuguese is the official language and the most spoken in cities, but the national languages carry huge cultural weight: Umbundu (the largest, from the central highlands), Kimbundu (Luanda and north-central) and Kikongo (north). Knowing how to greet in one of them opens doors. Here are essential phrases to help your trip.

⚠️ Phrases under review by native speakers — use them as a starting point and confirm pronunciation locally. Spelling can vary by region.

Umbundu

The largest national language, from the central highlands (Huambo, Benguela, Bié).

  • Wakala ciwa?

    Are you well? / How are you?

  • Ndakala ciwa

    I’m well

  • Twapandula

    Thank you (we thank)

Kimbundu

Spoken in Luanda and the north-central region.

  • Kiebi?

    How are you? / how’s it going?

  • Ngasakidila

    Thank you (I thank)

  • Kalunga

    Greeting / hello

Kikongo

Spoken in the north (Uíge, Zaire) and the old Kingdom of Kongo region.

  • Mbote

    Hello

  • Mbote, ngeye?

    Hello, and you?

  • Matondo

    Thank you

  • Inga / Ve

    Yes / No

💡 And to arrive already connected and practise on the way, the Angola eSIM has you covered.