ngànjɨ̀

force, strength

Grammatical note:

see also 'gɔ̀gɨ̀'

Expressions:

  • pàr ngànjɨ̀ (=pàr gɔ̀gɨ̀)

    by force, regardless of owner's wishes

    Exemple:

    m̄-sá yá̰a̰ lò-í pàr ngànjɨ̀.

    I'm eating your food despite your wishes to the contrary [lit: I-eat thing of-you by force.]

Exemples d'usage:

  • ɗāa kɨ̀ ngànjɨ̀-ǹ-gɨ̄.

    He used all his strength.