sàbō̰o̰

soap

Grammatical note:

laundry soap bars made in Moundou; all other soaps from Nigeria and Cameroon

Expressions:

  • sàbō̰o̰-gīsɨ̄r

    locally made soap

    Exemple:

    sàbō̰o̰-gīsɨ̄r tɨ́gó yá̰a̰ àr̄ ngá̰y, nà kḭ̄ḭ-á lā à sà kūbɨ̄ yé.

    Local soap gets things very clean, but its ingredients (eventually) ruin the clothes.

  • húlùḿ sàbō̰o̰

    soap bubbles

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