| Lingála | English | français |
| kotúna | to ask | demander |
| Nani ? | Who? | Qui ? |
| Níni ? | What? | Quoi ? Que ? |
| Oyo wápi ? | Which? | Quel ? |
| Wápi ? | Where? | Où ? |
| Ntángo níni ? Eleko níni ? |
When? | Quand ? |
| Ndenge níni ? | How? | Comment ? |
| Bôni ? | How much? / How many? | Combien ? |
| Mpó (na) níni ? Tina níni ? |
Why? | Pourquoi ? |
| Mpó na ... | Because ... | Parce que ... |
| eyano / biyano | answer(s) | réponse(s) |
| koyánola | to answer, to reply | répondre |