kùm-sūwā

rancor; animosity

Grammatical note:

in expression 'ndā ^MB^ dɔ̀ [dèē] tɨ́' 'to have one's eyes on [s.o.] in order to find fault'

Expressions:

  • ndā kùm-sūwā dɔ̀ [dèē] tɨ́

    to keep one's eyes on [s.o.]

    Exemple:

    Màdɨ̄-kɨ̀là-ḿ ndā kùm-sūwā dɔ̀-ḿ tɨ́ kɨ̀ n-ùn kɨ́lá-ḿ.

    My co-worker kept his eyes on me (looking for a chance) to take my place.

Exemples d'usage:

  • Nḛ̄ḛ́-ḿ kɨ́ gògɨ́ ndā kùm-sūwā dɔ̀ kɨ́ kété tɨ́.

    My second wife is keeping her eyes on my first wife in order to find fault with her.