tèr̄

search for [s.t. lost or missing]

Grammatical note:

see also 'sán̄g'

Expressions:

  • tèr̄ kàm [dèē]

    interrogate [s.o.], ask [s.o.] tricky questions to find truth

    Exemple:

    Jāndārá¯-gɨ̄ tèr̄-n̄ kàm ngè-ɓògɨ̀.

    The police interrogated the thief.

Exemples d'usage:

  • Kíyɨ̄ yùbɨ̄ lā tèr̄ yùbɨ̄ ń ī-ɓògɨ̀ nò yé.

    The owner of the oil is searching for the oil you stole.