Bembe language (Kibembe)


Bembe is a Bantu language spoken primarily in the Republic of Congo. It is closely related to Kikongo and forms part of the Kongo language cluster.
It should not be confused with the Bembe language (Ibembe) spoken in Congo-Kinshasa and Tanzania.
Maho considers Beembe, Kamba-Doondo, and Gangala to be distinct languages.

Phonology

The language exhibits typical Bantu phonology, including a system of noun classes and verb conjugations.

Grammar

Bembe follows the noun class system characteristic of Bantu languages. Verbs are marked for tense, aspect, and subject agreement.