bɨ̄lā-gɨ̄

curse

Grammatical note:

'ndà bɨ̄lā-gɨ̄ dɔ̀ [dèē] tɨ́' 'to curse [s.o.]

Expressions:

  • bɨ̄lā-gɨ̄-m-ā̰y-mājɨ̄-á

    it's going to rain

    Exemple:

    bɨ̄lā-gɨ̄-m-ā̰y-mājɨ̄-á yé ōo-á àlē há̰ ndì āw kɔ̄ŕ-ē?

    It's going to rain, why on earth are you going to the field?

Exemples d'usage:

  • Bɔ̀ɔ̄-á ndā bɨ̄lā-gɨ̄ dɔ̀-á tɨ́.

    His father placed a curse upon him.