mbútɨ̄

have many holes, be very punctured

Expressions:

  • mbútɨ̄ kɨ̄ mbī dèē tɨ́

    penetrate one's ears

    Exemple:

    Tàa ń m̄-ɗà m-él-ī yé mbútɨ̄ kɨ̄ mbī-í tɨ́ àlē?

    What I said has penetrated your ears, hasn't it? {i.e. you're paying attention to me, aren't you?}

Exemples d'usage:

  • Njà kàmyō̰o̰ lò-á mbútɨ̄ ngá̰y.

    His truck tire is full of holes.