kùr̄-dɔ̀

intelligence

Grammatical note:

lit: head worms

Expressions:

  • kùr̄-dɔ̀ [dèē] òy

    [s.o.] to not have an ounce of intelligence

    Exemple:

    Dèē kɨ́ kùr̄-dɔ̀-á òy ì dèē kɨ́ nújɨ́, à gèr̄ yá̰a̰ àĺ.

    A person with no brains is a useless person, he doesn't know anything.

Exemples d'usage:

  • Dèē kɨ́ kùr̄-dɔ̀-á gòtóo à ngà dɔ̀-ǹ dúnyà tɨ́ àĺ.

    A person with no intelligence won't succeed in this world.