tèń

here, there

Grammatical note:

normally supposes that subj. is in some sense 'lying' -- see also 'ndìń,ɗàń'

Expressions:

  • lòo-ń tò [ɗāa yá̰a̰] tèń dá

    now that [he does s.t.],

    Exemple:

    Lòo-ń ngōn tò ɓīi tèń dá, m-ā m̄-ɗāa kɨ̀là lò-ḿ m̄-tɨ̄gā.

    Now that the child's asleep, I'm going to finish my work.

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