hítɨ̄

congratulate, praise

Expressions:

  • hítɨ̄ tàa

    to talk dramatically, make a commentary

    Exemple:

    ōtɨ́ hítɨ̄ tàa tītɨ̄ kó̰o̰ Kutɨ̄ bè kɨ̀tɔ̄ j-ḭ̀ḭ̄ kàá j-òō-á hō.

    Don't make a long commentary like the mother of Kutu, because we also saw it.

Exemples d'usage:

  • hítɨ̄ ngōn nà̰y tà mbàa tɨ́.

    {Proverb} Congratulate a child [and] he will die.