pètról̀

kerosene

Grammatical note:

currently imported from Nigeria

Expressions:

    Exemples d'usage:

    • ūtɨ̄ pètról̀ kàm lámbā tɨ́.

      Pour some kerosene in the lamp.

    • pètról̀ pètról̀, yá̰a̰ kòō lòo; màn̄ lámbā; gòtóo gō-í tɨ́ à līi dò̰o̰-ī.

      {Song of kerosene vendors} Kerosene, kerosene, stuff to see with; water for the lamp; if you don't have any in your room, a snake will bite you.