òtɨ́

don't let that, it's imperative that not

Grammatical note:

second person is 'ōtɨ́' 'don't'

Expressions:

  • ōtɨ́ [plus inf.]

    don't [do s.t.]

    Exemple:

    ōtɨ́ kà̰ӯ màn̄ ń-tèn.

    Don't drink this water.

Exemples d'usage:

  • ōtɨ́ kàdɨ̄ Jímɨ̀ ɗèē kɨ̀ ngōn-ǹ.

    Don't let Djimet come with his child.

  • òtɨ́ kàdɨ̄ ɗèē.

    It's imperative that he not come.

  • ōtɨ́ kòō jàng-í ànḛ̄ sānjē ndī-í.

    Don't change your mind if you see your rival. [lit: Don't see rival-your then change mind-your]