tùtɨ̀

be dry, dried, parched

Expressions:

  • jī-á/njà-á tùtɨ̀ kúrɨ́m-kúrɨ́m

    have very thin arms/legs

  • jī/njà [dèē] tùtɨ̀ njúrɨ́rú (=tùtɨ̀ njúr)

    [s.o.] have tired arms/legs

  • rō [dèē] tùtɨ̀ njúrɨ́r (=tùtɨ̀ njúr)

    be tired; be without hope; be not feeling well

    Exemple:

    m̄-ɗāa kɨ̀là m-ɔ̄r rō-ḿ tùtɨ̀ njúrɨ́r.

    I worked until I was completely exhausted.

  • wúl̄ kɨ́ tùtɨ̀

    dried peanuts

    Exemple:

    wúl̄ kɨ́ tùtɨ̀ lā à ɗāa-n̄ màndàwā tɨ́ yé.

    Dried peanuts are used to make grilled peanuts.

Exemples d'usage:

  • Kīr tùtɨ̀ àĺ.

    The firewood is not dry.

  • Gòm ń ḿ-àjɨ̀ nò tùtɨ̀ túu-bè.

    The okra I started growing have all dried up.