sàmbé

enamel basin

Grammatical note:

enamel coating on metal with colorful designs, imported from Nigeria

Expressions:

  • sàmbé mbùr̄

    bowl for holding 'boule'

  • sàmbé-dòjɨ̀ (=dòjɨ̀)

    type of basin, smaller than ^^

  • sàmbé-bèrléè

    type of large basin

  • kùtá-sàmbé

    large basin {but smaller than ^^}

Exemples d'usage:

  • úr màn̄ dɔ̀ wàā tɨ́ kàm sàmbé tɨ́ àdɨ̄ ɗāa ndɔ̄ɔ̄ jōó.

    Pour water over the millet in the basin and leave it for two days.