ɗàn

here, there

Grammatical note:

normally supposes subj. is in some sense standing -- see also 'tèn,ndìn'

Expressions:

  • lā ɗàn

    here is {for s.t. standing}

    Exemple:

    Kāgɨ̄ kḭ̄yā̰ lā ɗàn.

    Here is a karite tree.

  • lòo-ń .....ɗàn dá

    now that ....

    Exemple:

    Lòo-ń ɗà ɗáw̄ yìbɨ̄ ɗàn dá yà̰ tà ɓògɨ̀ tā.

    Now that he's selling oil he's stopped robbing.

  • lā-[dèē] ɗàn

    here/there {gives emphasis to subj.}

    Exemple:

    M-ḭ̄ḭ lā-m̄ ɗàn lā m-ḭ̄ḭ ɓògɨ̀ yé.

    Me right here, I'm the one who stole it.

Exemples d'usage:

  • ōo kāgɨ̄ kɨ̄rā̰ ń ɗà ɗàn.

    Look at that cotton tree over there.