àtɨ̀

be sharp, be pointed

Expressions:

  • jī [dèē] àtɨ̀

    be a good shot; be skilled hunter

    Exemple:

    àn-n̄ jī gèl-gɨ̄ àtɨ̀ ngá̰y.

    They say that left-handers are good shots.

  • kùm [dèē] àtɨ̀

    have sharp eyesight

    Exemple:

    Kùm ngōn àtɨ̀ tɔ̀ӯ kùm ngà-tɔ́gɨ́.

    A child has sharper eyesight than an adult.

  • mbī [dèē] àtɨ̀

    have sharp hearing

    Exemple:

    Mbī mùndō àtɨ̀ ngá̰y.

    A blind person has sharp hearing.

  • tà [dèē] àtɨ̀

    [s.o.] to speak nonsense or lies

    Exemple:

    Ngōn kɨ́ ngè tà kàtɨ̀ à nàl ɗāa ndɔ̄ɔ̄ kɨ̄ dɔ̀ ngé-ǹ-gɨ̄ tɨ́ àĺ.

    A lying, deceitful child won't fail to create problems for his parents.

Exemples d'usage:

  • Ndò̰o̰ kìyā lò-ḿ àtɨ̀ ngá̰y.

    The blade of my knife is very sharp.