àl

swim

Grammatical note:

complement is 'màn̄' 'water'

Expressions:

  • àl gāng

    swim across

    Exemple:

    Ngè-ɓògɨ̀ àl gāng kɨ̀ sákɨ̀ gìdɨ̀-ǹ tɨ́.

    The thief swam across with his bag on his back.

Exemples d'usage:

  • ā ál màn̄ àĺ ànḛ̄ ōtɨ́ kàā bāa-á nà̰ wɨ́tɨ́ ī-nà̰y.

    If you don't know how to swim then don't go in the river lest you be lost {i.e. drown}.