nàl̄

fail to

Expressions:

  • nàl̄ kānjɨ̄

    not catch any fish

    Exemple:

    m̄-lá kùӯ nà̰ m̄-nàl̄ kānjɨ̄.

    I went fishing but I didn't catch anything.

  • nàl̄ kɔ̀jɨ̄ lò [dèē]

    fail to listen to [s.o.'s] advice

    Exemple:

    Ngōn-ḿ à nàl̄ kɔ̀jɨ̄ lò-ḿ àĺ.

    My child doesn't fail to listen to my advice.

Exemples d'usage:

  • Dèē kɨ́ kà̰ӯ kàsɨ̀ ngá̰y à nàl̄ nā̰a̰ kàsɨ̀ àĺ.

    Great drinkers don't fail to taste a beer.