ɓīi

sleep; sleepiness

Expressions:

  • ɓīi hɔ̀ kùm [dèē]

    [s.o.] can't keep his eyes open

    Exemple:

    ɓīi hɔ̀ kùm-á àdɨ̄ lòo kàdɨ̄ ndɨ̀ dò̰ó̰ gòtóo.

    He was so sleepy he couldn't remain standing.

  • ɓīi ɔ̀dɨ̀ kùm [dèē] àĺ

    [s.o.] to not sleep a wink

    Exemple:

    Ndɔ̄ɔ́-làā ɓīi ɔ̀dɨ̀ kùm-ḿ àĺ.

    Last night I didn't sleep a wink.

  • ɓīi èdɨ̄ [dèē]

    [s.o.] be overcome by sleep

    Exemple:

    ɓīi èdɨ̄-m̄.

    I was overcome with sleep.

Exemples d'usage:

  • ɓīi ɗāa-m̄ ngá̰y.

    I'm very sleepy.

  • m̄-ndól̄ dɔ̀ ɓīi tɨ́.

    I woke from sleep.