tɔ̀ӯ

be more than

Expressions:

  • tɔ̀ӯ dɔ̀ [yá̰a̰]

    be a disproportionate amount in relation to [s.t.]

    Exemple:

    Dā̰a̰ tɔ̀ӯ dɔ̀ nɨ́má kàm tá̰a̰ tɨ́.

    There's too much meat in relation to the amount of okra in this sauce.

  • tɔ̀ӯ dɔ̀

    be big in relation to

    Exemple:

    Jī-í bòo tɔ̀ӯ dɔ̀ rō-í.

    Your hands are too big for your body.

Exemples d'usage:

  • m̄-sá yá̰a̰ m̄-tɔ̀ӯ-ī.

    I ate more than you. [lit: I-ate thing I-surpass-you]

  • m̄-ngāl m̄-tɔ̀ӯ-ī.

    I'm taller than you.