wàā

type of millet [Sorghum elegans]

Grammatical note:

differs from 'gɔ̀jɨ̀' in that its bran is removed before pounding into flour

Expressions:

  • là wàā ján̄g tɨ́

    get someone pregnant

  • wàā-ndàa

    type of ^^ millet with light-colored grains

  • wàā-kɨ̀lā,wàā-kɨ̀lā-gɨ̄

    'string millet', variety of ^^ millet whose grain grow on strings

  • wàā-kàmsɨ̀

    type of ^^ millet with reddish grains

  • wàā-mbàng-gɨ̄

    type of ^^ millet with bright white grains

  • wàā-tḭ́yā̰

    type of ^^ millet with bright red grains [lit: red ant millet]

  • wàā-bèr

    type of ^^ millet

Exemples d'usage:

  • Ngōn ɗà tēgɨ́ wàā bìī tɨ́.

    The child is removing the millet from the mortar with his hands.