má̰

expression of surprise

Expressions:

  • lā ... yé má̰

    and so, and for that reason

    Exemple:

    Mbáӯ-gɨ̄ kɨ́ márí-gɨ̄ à sà-n̄ bísɨ́ àĺ lā ḭ̀ḭ̄ kɨ́ tà-jī-gɨ̄-làā-gɨ̄ à sà-n̄-nèé àĺ hō yé má̰.

    The Mbay of old didn't eat dog and for that reason those of today don't eat it either.

Exemples d'usage:

  • Gúsɨ̀ dɔ̀-sɔ́ɔ́ má̰?

    What? 200 CFA?!