bíkɨ̀

pen

Grammatical note:

currently of European manufacture; merchants in Moissala buy in Sarh

Expressions:

  • hɔ̀ bíkɨ̀ báa

    to study hard, work hard at school

    Exemple:

    ī-hɔ́ bíkɨ̀ báa kɨ̀ ā ī-ngá-ň dɔ̀-í.

    Study hard so that you will succeed.

Exemples d'usage:

  • Bíkɨ̀ ì yá̰a̰ ɗāa mbētē lò ngán lòkól̀-gɨ̄.

    A pen is a writing tool for school children.

  • bíkɨ̀ lò-í lā tèn.

    Here is your pen.