Datapoint Lingala/Order of degree word and adjective

There is only one degree word in Lingala that can precede an adjective, namely mwâ. All other degree words follow the adjective.

Values

Degree word follows adjective Frequency: 87.5%

Example 60-10:
ndáko ezalákí kitóko míngi
ndáko
house
e-zal-ákí
3sg-be-pst
kitóko
beautiful
míngi
very
The house was very nice.
Confidence:
Very certain

Degree word precedes adjective Frequency: 12.5%

Example 60-9:
ndáko ezalákí mwâ kitóko
ndáko
house
e-zal-ákí
3sg-be-pst
mwâ
moderately
kitóko
beautiful
The house was a bit nice.
Confidence:
Very certain