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*-amevdeclaration mark at final positionBiigã yãbame.The child wept.9Grammar-y-yãgram.partimperative particle for second person sg. & pl.Yik-y-yã. Tʋʋm-y-yã. Stand up. Work!9Grammara2 1àgram.partpreposition before a nameA Poll la a Zã.Paul and John.9Grammara2 2àgram.partprefix in front of numbers from one to nine and in front of other words like «woto»A yiib la a tã ya a nu.Two and three equals five.-a1vshort form of the declaration mark «lame», always attached to the verb without a hyphen9Grammara balexpr.no matter howRa sak tɩ bendr wẽ a bal tɩ f sao a bal ye.Proverb: Don't accept that a drum is plied no matter how and then you dance no matter how. (You have to know the difference and act accordingly)alfa 1à-ánfriend in the faith, brother in Muslim faitharzɛgs rãmbn.plrich peopleay 2àinterjexpressing scepticismazãnkind of big spidersynzãabazã1.6.1.8Spiderãmã́ncooked juice of dawadawa fruitãoogaã́ntree_sp.daniella olivieri1.5.1Treeãsdgaã́-áadjeasily breakableYaa tɩ-ãsdga.It's a tree that is easily breakable.ba4 2àvhold up, hinder an animal to go away by tying it to a peg in the groundba-ye-wiyankind of grass1.5.3Grass, herb, vineba-yirgankind of plantdatura stramonium1.5.3Grass, herb, vineba-yoarankind of plantdatura innoxia1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebaade2 1à-évto know (that)Yãmb baad tɩ ka maam ye.You know it's not me.baag yoorenkind of plantachyranthes aspera1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebaag zermankind of plantportulaca oleracea1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebaag-taangancinnamonsynbarkudgaannona senegalensis1.5.1Treebale-sãoogontree_spsynkʋmbrsakayãnd-tɩɩgacassia siberiana1.5.1Treebalembaodgoá-ònwater plant_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebambunkind of plantbambusa vulgaris1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebanda-kunkind of plant, cassavamanihot esculenta5.2Food1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebao zĩigaexpr.go away from there!synyi bebaooge3á-èvtake away a great quantity and in one gobaooge2á-èvbe very uncertain, become doubtingbaraareà-á-éadvat that dayBaraar la a rog yã.At that day she gave birth.barasenkind of plantdatura metel1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebargandenkind of treeceltis integrifolia1.5.1Treebarka-wilinkind of plantcombretum sericeum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebasoakaã̀-ánfish_sphydrocynus brevis1.6.1.5Fishbazorgoánlong sorghum_sp5.2Food1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebã-maandemndisease caused by poisoning or an evil spell2.3.2Diseasebã-soakanfish_sphydrocynus forskalii1.6.1.5Fishbãgen-bagankind of plantasparagus flagellaris1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebãgen-yãangaã̀-á-ántree_spbauhinia thonningii, piliostigma thonningii1.5.1Treebãgendeá-é-énshrub_sppiliostigma reticulatum; bauhinia eufescens; bauhinia reticulata 1.5.2Bush, shrubbãka2ã́-ànsecond hoeing of a field6.2Agriculturebãnembãodgoã̀-ã́unspec. var.bãlembãtonwater plant_sp of which the leaves can cover the surface of a lake / pondipomea asarifolia1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebearengankind of planthibiscus cannabinus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebeegankind of plantvigna unguiculata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebeẽvbe + locativeBala, tõnd sẽn beẽ wã, yaa we-rasempʋɩɩga.For we are here in a desolate place.belsem-belsemè-éndoing for amusementYaa sɩd-sɩd bɩ yaa belsem-belsem?Is it for real or for amusement?antsɩd-sɩdabend-tĩsdimè-ínkind of cloth5.3Clothingbeng-wurgandry bean stalk1.5.5Parts of a plantbeombeongonsmall drum for childrensynrabɩʋngo4.2Musical instrumentbeooseéon.plstumpsbes-beseadvspeaking no matter howsynyes-yesebesendenkind of planttinospora bakis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebẽdgantrap (to cast a disease on somebody)2.3.2Diseasebɛ3nkind of plant, oilseed crop1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebɛrenga 2ɛ̀-ánfiled of «berense» plantsbi-pagemdonthe relation between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law4.1Relationshipsbi-sõaman.plgood fruitsTɩ-sõng fãa womda bi-sõama, la tɩ-wẽng fãa womda bi-yoodo.A healthy tree bears good fruit, but a poor tree bears bad fruit.bi-yendenonly childA ya m bi-yende.He is my only child.bilgdgaì-ànideophonesɩddd ...noiselessbilimsivto roll sth.bindgankind of tuber plant1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebisaí-ànresidue in millet beer productionRãamã yaa beoogo, bis bal n nan be.bĩin-wʋbdonkind of plantleucas martinicensis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebĩis-koaasanlady selling milk6.1Workerbĩis-moogoì-ónbreast disease2.3.2Diseasebĩndinpuurenfish_splabeo senegalensis1.6.1.5Fishbĩngdgaì-ànbinder, filing cabinetbĩnsiverb.itto put down, store, keep (many instances)bɩmbɩʋlgonkind of termitesynyaoore 11.6.1.7Insectbɩt-kõbreɩ̀-ṍnplant_spfadogia agrestis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebɩʋmbɩʋʋngonperiod when the farming products are mature6.2Agricultureboal-boalndish (balls of millet and sauce)5.2Foodboalg-yũnkind of plantdioscorea praehensilis1.5.3Grass, herb, vineboambãkonshrub_spsynbõang-bãokoostryoderris stuhlmannii1.5.2Bush, shrubbobgeòvtake away what was hung upbobreóncarrying hanging downboondav.inacccalling, namingA kẽnga tẽng a yembr sẽn boond tɩ Kaya.He went to a town named Kayabõan-bãokonkind of treexeroderris stuhlmannii1.5.1Treebõang-bãokonplant_spsynboambãkoostryoderris chevalieri1.5.2Bush, shrubbõang-bokonkind of plantxeroderris stuhlmannii1.5.2Bush, shrubbõanga-ruginkind of plantthalia geniculata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebõn koaadlanfarmed productbõn-bõneadvin a agile mannerbõn-kɩndenwound under the toesynbõang-paare2.3.2Diseasebõnege2ṍ-èvgrow in large quantitiesbulvãkã kell n bõnega ne tõnd pʋtã.synyelge1 1bug-ba-yẽneganplant_spindigofrea nigritana1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebugri2 1ù-íadjnot quite ripebugri2 2ù-íadjnot quite hotKo-bugri.Lukewarm water.bugsẽn-tũngunkind of treeampelocissus grantii /ampelocissus africana1.5.1Treebugvã-yẽnganplant_spindigofera nigritana1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebuiirinkind of fly1.6.1.7Insectbuli-bĩisimnkind of plantipomea eriocarpa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebulla bĩisimncreeping plant used for sauce1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebulvãk-raagankind of plantcorchorus tridens1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebulvãkaúnplant used for saucecorchorus tridens / corchorus olitorieus1.5.3Grass, herb, vineburumukankind of shrubsynpõsempõrgopũmumukasterculia setigera1.5.2Bush, shrubbũn-yoogonnon specified thingbũnd-yaabankind of plantchrozophora senegalensis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebũndunkind of plant used in the preparation of sauceceratotheca sesamoides1.5.3Grass, herb, vinebʋ-lug-pɛɛlangoat with black and white coat/fursynmal-bʋʋga1.6.1.1Mammalbʋd-gẽbgansmall calabash used for sowing5.5Container6.2Agriculturebʋdoʋ́-òinter.which, what kind ofYaa kom-bʋdo?What kind of children are these?bʋtev.inaccbe sowing-dvimperfect marker (joint to the verb)A wʋmame. A wʋmdame.He heard it. He hears it.9Grammarda2áauxpast particleB da waame.They came.9Grammardagáauxpast particleA dag n waa ka.He came here.9Grammardagaabgaà-á-ánDagara person4.3.1.4Communitydagaabreà-á-énDagara language, Dagara way of doing thingsdauosuurinkind of treedalbergia melanoxylon1.5.1Treedas̃an-daagangarage saledayʋʋganGambian ratDoorin.properDori4.3.1.2Citydõaana-dõaagankind of treeprosopis africana1.5.1Treedõose1vfarm in making heaps of earth around plants to strengthen them-ẽ3 2évpast tense marker in a negative sentenceKa foo la a yãẽ ye.It's not you that he saw.-ẽ3 1évpast tense marker, exclamationA waẽ la! A waẽ wɛ!Well, he has come (what are you going to do?)synyã39Grammar-ẽ2évmark of the unrealM bãngẽ pĩnda m ka waẽ ka ye.If I had known earlier, I would not have come here.9Grammarẽemdevto clear one's throatsynyẽemdeẽhẽe1ẽ̀-ẽ́interjexpression showing comprehension of somethingẼhẽe, yaa woto la?OK, is that so?ẽhẽe2interjexpression showing approval, approbationsynn-faaẽyynẽ́ interjfemale's answer to a greeting«Ne y kẽnde.» «Ẽyyn.»«Good walk.» «Thank you.»fade1ávpay taxesfade2nkind of plantamorphophallus flavovirens1.5.3Grass, herb, vinefaga1àadvcompletely empty, flatWeefã pĩni siga zãng faga.The tire of the bike is completely flat.synloa'fake2àvfinish by disgusting /hating itA rɩta mui daar fã t'a yam fake.He eats rice every day and ended up hating it.synlak sɩɩgafalengaánthe youngest of the circumcisedA wanda beem n dɩt a falenga.The punishment inflicted on the eldest of the circumcised does not spare the younger of the circumcised. (Proverb: Sometimes we suffer the consequences of the mistakes of other people because of our relationships with them.)fallláadvextremely whiteA peka a fuugã t'a lebg pɛɛlg falll.She washed her garment that it became completely white.synfaga2fara8.1Colourfaoogo3ò-óninsect similar to a fly eating blood1.6.1.7Insectfaoole 1á-èvtreat roughly, deal with somebody without showing respectfare2 2ávscuttlefarge 1á-èvgo quicklyfarge 2á-èvgo to a new destination in prolonging the first onefarongonshrub_spsynpargandeceltis integrifolia1.5.2Bush, shrubfãa...ã̀advexpression indicating a sighA vʋʋsa fãa...He is breathing with sighs.feble2é-èvtalk a lot or quicklyA yãsame n febendẽ tɩ m ka wʋmd a goama ye.He is speaking so quickly that I don't understand.feegauxso long as, let's hope thatsynweweegfɛbgaɛ́adjtoo thin to hold a garment around the waistfɛɛse2verb.itto dry sth. many instancesfi-lingankind of shrubferetia apodanthera1.5.2Bush, shrubfisiverb.itto come undone, untiedfiuungu2ìu-úncuttingfĩ-zãnkind of treeblighia sapida1.5.1Treefooge3òvuse the familiar formbiig na foog a ba wa ya a rakɩya? Biig tog yãmsa a ba.fu-bila1ú-áncloth for carrying childrenfulfuudunkind of plantcommelina diffusa / commelina forskaolii1.5.3Grass, herb, vinefulliú-ìnpetal of kapok tree flower1.5.5Parts of a plantfurkãngaù-ã́-áncushion for rich peoplefʋlganethnic group living in the northern part of Burkina Faso4.3.1.4Communityfʋnglgoadjbulky and not hard/strongfoo n yaa ninsaan-fʋnglg la b pãbd-f wakat fãa.fʋra1ndish (balls of millet flour and water)5.2Foodfʋreveat the sauce alone without the porridge that goes with itsynyʋbega-saokonindigo fabric having lost its dye / colourgabrobim-pendonplant_sppulicaria crispa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegal-peelgankind of treeacacia dudgeoni1.5.1TreeGaoan.properGaoua4.3.1.2Citygarenwiiganshrub_spsynwilinwiigaguiera senegalensis1.5.2Bush, shrubgarga1à-ánshrub_spindigofera arrecta / indigofera tinctoria1.5.2Bush, shrubgarzungonshrub_spsynsubdgagardenia erubescens1.5.2Bush, shrubgãa-saagankind of plantsporobulus pyramidalis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegãabdon.plcrowsgãabg-bĩn-peendonplant_sppulicaria crispa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegãabg-sũmkaamnkind of plantasphodelus fistulosus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegãaga2á-ànfruit of the diospyros tree5.2Foodgãbro sinkmanplant_spasphodelus fistulosus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegãn-naongonkind of plantricinus communis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegãn-peellendermis skin2.1Bodygãneseverb.itto lay sth./sb. down (many instances)gãng-la-pɛɛlga 1nblack and white cloth / fabric8.1Colourgãnsaagaã̀-á-ànplant_sp (used for braiding)sporobolus pyramidalis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegãobgondried onion-greens5.2Foodgãoog-nangurinkind of plantasphodelus fistulosus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegãooreà-énball of cooked been or millet flour 5.2Foodgeel-sigindimnoperation (math.)syngɛɛlga3.2Mathematicsgeema tãabonkind of plantacanthospermum hispidum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegel-põosreénshrub_spsynkaseng-sãa-nengacassia singueana1.5.2Bush, shrubgem-bãoogontree_spsynzãmnengaacacia macrostachya1.5.1Treegem-daoogonsummit, peak (plait hair, braided hair)A pãnmame n dʋʋs gem-daoogo.She braided her hair to get a hair peak on top.geonfo 1è-ónbraid, woven strip, cockscombPag zug wogem me a pa yɩɩd a geonf ye.Even if a woman is tall, she does not go beyond her braid. (Proverb: as long as a person remains submissive or dependent on another person, one cannot speak of equality.)bõang-paareõ̀-ánwound under the toesynbõn-kɩnde2.3.2Diseasebula2ú-àn.plsprouts, kindsgẽelevlook at somebody reproachfullyBiigã ma gẽend-a lame.The child's mother looks at him with a reproachful air. gẽoodreé-èninsect that attacks beehives1.6.1.7Insectgili2vmake balls ofA ginda kaolgo.She makes balls of dawadawa seeds.gĩningĩtuncreeping plant_spglossonema nubicum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegɩnga2nkind of shrubsarcocepahlus latifolius1.5.2Bush, shrubgɩrga1ɩ̀-ánshrub_sppteleopsis suberosa1.5.2Bush, shrubgoaadbankind of plantdactyloctenium aegyptium1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegoandgangrass_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegom-tedgankind of plantdicoma tomentosa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegomtɩ-laongoó-ònplant_spwissadula amplissima1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegomtɩ-zʋʋrenkind of plantheliotropium indicum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegõ-miuugunkind of acacia treeacacia senegal1.5.1Treegõ-pokonkind of treesyngõ-põosgoacacia rehmaniana1.5.1Treegõ-põ-yaadgankind of treeacacia gourmaensis1.5.1Treegõ-põosgoó-óntree_spsyngõ-pokoacacia rehmaniana, acacia siberiana / acacia seyal1.5.1Treegõ-põrgonkind of treeacacia seyal1.5.1Treegõaaga3nkind of thorn treeacacia ataxacantha1.5.1Treegõdre-yẽoogonkind of treeboswellia dalzielii1.5.1Treegõm-tiidganplant_spsynsawi-pɛɛlgadicoma tomentosa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegõmseó-èvsay yes by shaking of the headSɩd sã n togsdẽ, zug gõmsda a toore.When the truth is told, the head nods on its own. (Proverb: Proverb: the truth is supported by irrefutable, convincing and verifiable evidence.)gõndre yẽoogontree_spsynkʋmbryẽoogoboswellia dalzielii1.5.1Treegulumdinkind of plantimperata cylindrica1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegũ'ùadvrecalls a crash of a heavy object on the soilB sẽn maood taabã nin-yendã zõond n tʋka a to wã n lub gũ'.gũbduùnwater plant_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegũbri 2únarrangement in a circlegũlgivguard (have someone to), entrust, be trusted withsyngũnugigũuri1nmastitis (breast disease)2.3.2Diseasegʋ-raoogonkind of plantlippia chevalieri1.5.3Grass, herb, vinegʋɩɩgaʋ́adjnot really ripeTaan-gʋɩɩga.Shea fruit not really ripe.synkãsre 1gʋɩɩngaʋ́-ànshrub_spsarcocephalus latifolius / nauclea latifolia1.5.2Bush, shrubgʋm-sirankind of fig treeficus sur1.5.1Treegʋrendenlanguage of the Gurense peoplegʋrengaʋ́-ánname of ethnic group4.3.1.4Communitygʋrengoʋ́-ònland of the Gurense people4.3.1.1Countryha'ánindicating the smallest opening of the mouthYɩ ha' tɩ m pãb-fo.Make the smallest noise and I will hit you.hayaá-àninvitationHaya! Wa-y tɩ d kẽnge.Come on! Let's go.he'interjcall to prudence, suspicionHe', maan gũusgu!He, be prudent / careful!ka5vdraw generously or several times, to scoop water between legs (fishing)ka-buuduá-únmillet used for sowingka-fɩɩbreá-énmillet grain huskka-liungu 2á-únhigh millet stalks but without fruitka-liungu 1á-úntime, place when the millet is taller than a person6.2Agricultureka-ned-ma tɩɩgankind of treecassia italica1.5.3Grass, herb, vineka-nooreá-ènfish_spsynyalgenfohyperopisus bebe1.6.1.5Fishka-puumnsmall grass elements provoking itches, chaff, husksynwudguka-pʋga2 2nliver cirrhosiska-sãnansorghum (kind of)synka-sõngo6.2Agriculture1.5.3Grass, herb, vineka-tikimdinmillet stalk having several ears6.2Agriculture1.5.3Grass, herb, vineka-zomnwhitish horsesynwed-pelle1.6.1.1Mammal6.3Animal husbandryka-zʋɩnkind of milletpennisetum americanum5.2Food1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekaaf maá ànplant with yellow flowers1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekaafr maan-pɛɛlganplant_spevolvulvus alsinoides1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekaafr maananplant_spscoparia dulcis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekaafre-mandenkind of plantscoparia dulcis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekaam2ánkind of disease of babies2.3.2Diseasekaante lʋnganbottle calabash plantsynkolbrelagenaria siceraria1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekagdga1ántree_spdetarium microcarpum1.5.1Treekagfo2á-ònfruit of the detarium treekagle1àvput in a crossed manner, arrange (things) crosswisekak-mankind of treedalbergia melanoxylon1.5.1Treekakaà-ánbracelet worn above elbowKak sẽn tũ zĩig ning n kẽ wã, a tũuda be n yi.Where a bracelet passed to be put on, to take it off again, you have to pass at the same place. Proverb5.4Adornmentkakaduru1nkind of plantaframomum melegueta1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekake4á-èvutter, recite quickly without stoppingkakemsalleánshrub_sp1.5.2Bush, shrubkal-gem-toɛɛgankind of treecrateva adansonii1.5.1Treekal-koondeá-énsauce made of dawadawa seasoning, of salt and of water5.2Foodkal-kudgunkind of treeannona senegalensis1.5.1Treekal-pɛkaá-àndawadawa seeds cooked and washedkal-yãagaà-àngrass_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekalamde1á-éncorn plant growing at the beginning of the rainy seasonsynlamde21.5.3Grass, herb, vinekalgemtoɛɛgankind of shrubcrateva adansonii / crateva religiosa1.5.2Bush, shrubkalidriá-ìnthin grass_spsynlidriliuul saaga1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekalkaá-ànbed made of wood stickskalsaka1á-á-ànshrub_spisoberlinia doka1.5.2Bush, shrubkalse2á-èvnot eat enoughkalwẽdgaà-é-àniniquity (using wiles, tricks)kalyãkaá-ànshrub_spsynsɩlkoorecapparis corymbosakalyãngaá-ànkind of thorny shrub, fruit of shrubsynlamboɛtgacapparis corymbosa1.5.2Bush, shrubkam-bõangansoldier, military personsynsodaagakam-bõndonmilitary servicesynsodaarekam-sõngonkind of treecola cordifolia1.5.1Treekamaan-no-bĩnduncorn with different colourssynkamaan-wãoore5.2Food6.2Agriculturekamaan-wãooreá-à-éncorn with different colourssynkamaan-no-bĩndu5.2Foodkamaan-zũnduncorn silkkampẽbreà-énplant producing small sweetish fruits5.2Food6.2Agriculturekampẽoà-éngrass_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekan-sablgankind of treeuvaria chamae1.5.1Treekan-toabgankind of plantsansevieria longiflora1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekandoá-òn.pldried dawadawa spiceskanedanplant_spcassia italica1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekankam pɛɛlgankind of fig treesynkʋnkʋɩɩga21.5.1Treekankan-sẽngankind of fig treeficus glumosa1.5.1Treekapẽbreà-éngrass_sp which grows with the first rains and is the root is edible1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekar-yendeà-é-ènperson with only one legkarem-toaagankind of shrubcombretum nigiricans1.5.2Bush, shrubkaruà-úndisease attacking horses2.3.2Diseasekaseng-sãa-nengankind of shrubsyngel-põosrecassia singueana1.5.2Bush, shrubkatr-gĩilankind of water plantpistia stratiotes1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekatr-mukankind of treesterculia setigera1.5.1Treekatr-nangurinplant_spsynsʋgdrecassia tora; cassia obtusifolia1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekatr-poondonkind of tree and its fruitsynkatrpõaagastrychnos spinosa1.5.1Treekatr-siilinkind of plantsesamum alatum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekatr-tabrenkind of plantlaggera aurita1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekatrfeoogoà-óngrass_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekatrpõaagaàntree_spsynkatr-poondopoaloaangastrychnos spinosa1.5.1Treekatrwɛkankind of plantboerhavia diffusa / repens1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekatrwɛka-raagankind of plantboerhavia erecta1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekaweemánwater of germinated milletKayan.propername of a big town in Burkina4.3.1.2Citykazaakaà-á-ánbasket with holessynyʋlga15.5Containerkãaga1nkind of grassphragmites australis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekãage2vshow the teeth by drawing back the lipssynyĩigi2kãan-toabga2nplant_spsansevieria longiflora1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekãan-toabga1nkind of plantsansevieria senegambica1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekãande 2à-énfruit of calabash treekãgemdeàvremain across in the throatA wãbe zĩm tɩ kõbr kãgemd-a.He ate a fish and a fish-bone staid in his throat.kãgendoándried snotyõ-kãgendo.kãgengankind of treesynkãongo1acacia pennata1.5.1Treekãkãnaosenplant_spcienfuegosia digitata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekãl-yãanganshrub_spsynsɩlkoorecapparis corymbosa1.5.2Bush, shrubkãn-kalga1nkind of treeafzelia africana1.5.1Treekãn-kalga2ã́-á-àntree_spafzelia africana1.5.1Treekãnkãsĩigaá-ántree_spsynkamsãoogokamsãoogowom-sɛɛgaficus dicranostyla1.5.1Treekãntoaabganplant_spsynpeende2sansevieria longiflora1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekãobengoánscorched food at the bottom of the cooking pan5.2Foodkãoondaobgonkind of plant1.5.2Bush, shrubkãooreánpotash slabkãsre 2ã́adjwithout fat, firm (meat)nem-kãsreke-zʋʋreé-ènplant_spstachytarpheta angustifolia1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekedg-tɩ-na-pagb-loogenkind of grasskedseverb.itto move askew, get out of place (man instances)keedoénshrubs cut as one clears the farmland, rubbish to be burned6.2Agriculturekeeganplant_sphygrophila auriculata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekeoogoéo-ònplace set up for circumcisionkẽkanfish_sp1.6.1.5Fishkẽnb-raagankind of plantcleome viscosa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekẽnb-yẽoogoé-ónbird_spsynkẽt-yõgla1.6.1.2Birdkẽnbdonkind of plantcleome gynandra1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekẽnbgoé-ònplant_spgynandropsis pentaphylla1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekẽsga1énshrub_sp with bitter leavesmaerua crassifolia1.5.2Bush, shrubkẽsga2nkind of plantcadaba farinosa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekẽt-yõglankind of birdsynkẽnb-yẽoogo1.6.1.2Birdkɛɛganplant_spstachytarpheta angustifolia / indica1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekɛgbankind of female dancekɛgelle2énfruit_spblanites aegyptaca5.2Foodkɛgendoɛ́-ònleaves_spki-m-bogonkind of plantpennisetum pedicellatum1.5.3Grass, herb, vineki-renganplant_spsynkitgaflacourtia flavescens1.5.2Bush, shrubki-tẽgankind of shrubferetia apodanthera1.5.2Bush, shrubkibiìnred flea on the eyelid of babies2.3.2Diseasekimogonkind of grasspennisetum pedicellatum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekinkir-nedanperson with a capricious character2Personkinkirg taanganplant_sptrichilia rochachiov1.5.2Bush, shrubkinkirg-kãandenkind of planttinnea barteri1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekinkirs kãadenkind of planttinnea barteri1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekinkirs sãb-tulgankind of plantbidens engleri1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekinkirs sãbtul-raagankind of plantbidens pilosa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekinkirs siilinkind of plantvernonia galamensis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekinkirs taangaĩ̀-í-ntree_sptrichilia emetica1.5.1Treekinkirs tabrenkind of plantsynwãam-tabrenicotiana rustica1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekinkirs wũmblaĩ̀-í-ũ̀-ánplant_spsynri-paotinea barteri1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekinkirs yoabgankind of plantholarrhena floribunda1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekinkirsi2ĩ̀-í-ìndisease caused by supernatural forces2.3.2Diseasekipar-sablgankind of plantxylopia aethiopica1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekisinkindenkind of shrubboscia angustifolia1.5.2Bush, shrubkiu2ívpulsate out of fear (heart)A sẽn wʋm yellã, a zĩime t'a sũurã kiuuda.kĩsgaíndry leaf of bean plantkɩ-sũmdiɩ́-ínplant_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekɩbga1ɩ́-ànrespiratory illness (kind of)2.3.2Diseasekɩdeɩ̀vclog, overwhelm, muffle, make deafA tʋbã kɩdame, t'a ka wʋmd sõama ye.His ears are muffled so he can't hear well.kɩɩbdoɩ̀-ónbeing an orphankɩɩbd pa zɛɛd ye.kɩɩg sũmdiɩ́-ù-ínplant_sppagbã võo kɩɩg sũm n na n tɩ maan maasa.1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekɩɩmsmuglgankind of treesynkɩms-mugulgaziziphus mucronata1.5.1Treekɩmbgoɩ́-ònplant_sppennisetum mollissimum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekɩms-mugulgantree_spsynkɩɩmsmuglgaziziphus mucronata1.5.1Treekɩn-pʋɩtaɩ̀-ʋ́ɩ-ànbird_spsynpʋɩt-kɩna1.6.1.2Birdkɩtenganshrub_spflacourtia flavescens1.5.2Bush, shrubkɩtrzĩgnigaɩ́-í-í-ánlocust (kind of small)1.6.1.7Insectkɩʋmbgoɩ́ʋ-óngrass_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vineko-kẽesdem muinirrigation ricesynko-waandem mui6.2Agricultureko-põmponpump (for water)synko-boaandgako-ralemò-ánbird_sp1.6.1.2Birdko-rõaaganplant_spsyntẽng-n-rõaagatẽngen-dõaagacassia mimosoides1.5.3Grass, herb, vineko-so-gilgdganchannel or elevation around the field6.2Agricultureko-soalsgaònlittle corner in the courtyard where people can wash themselvesA kẽe ko-soalsgẽ wã n na n dʋʋde.ko-taabaó-ánmutual aid in helping each other to farm landkoa-koaáaadvnoise from knocking at the doorA wẽe kʋɩlengã koa-koa.He knocked at the door «knock-knock».koaag sãfãndeó-ã̀-ã́-ènplant_spvernonia amygdalina1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekoaalganhollow part of the back of the knee2.1Bodykoadbankind of plantsynvidbastylochiton hypogaeus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekoakaóansmall elevation for blocking / keeping water, bank, edge, sideKo-koaka.Elevation for keeping the water.koalenkoanaganbird_spsynkotrko1.6.1.2Birdkobs-naase 2ò-ánumtwo thousand francs CFAkobs-nii 2ò-ínumfour thousand francs CFAkobs-nu 2ò-únumtwo thousand five hundred francs CFAkobs-tã 2ó-ã̀numone thousand five hundred francs CFAkobs-wɛ 2numfour thousand five hundred francs CFAkobs-yi 2ó-ìnumone thousand francs CFAkobs-yoobe 2ò-ò-énumthree hundred francs CFAkobs-yopoe 1ò-ò-ónumseven hundredsynkobessopoe 1kobs-yopoe 2ò-ò-ónumthree thousand five hundred francs CFAkodbre1ó-énleaf_spstylochiton hypogaeus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekoden-kinkind of small plants producing black grains at its roots1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekoden-tabgankind of plant with white flowers growing on termite hills1.5.2Bush, shrubkoden-tãmbrenkind of shrubcombretum aculeatum1.5.2Bush, shrubkodẽ-kinkind of plantcurculigo pilosa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekoeóadvsignals insisting, isn't itGũus f meng koe ! A ka wa koe?Pay attention, it is serious! He hasn't come, isn't it?koɛɛraòɛ-áncomb speaking of weaverkogl-koomnkind of plantipomea asarifolia1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekogle2ó-èvmake hear a noise of chock within somethingYaa gɛl ne waooga, kogendame la pa wãad ye.It is eggs in a sac, that does not break the eggs, it just makes some noise. (proverb meaning: quarrelling does not mean rupture)synkuglikolibriò-í-ínrhythm and air of funeral-songs played on a calabashkom-bi ra-yakankind of plantlippia multiflora1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekom-sõasganfasting because there is nothing to eatkomber sakankind of treecassia siberiana1.5.1Treekomber yõodonkind of treeboswellia dalzielii1.5.1Treekombereò-é-ènchef of a subdivision of traditional chiefdomkomse 2òvcause to become paralyticMobill n fão-a n koms-a.A car has hit him and made him a paralytic.synpõorekongo1 2ónmeasure containing seven dishes of milletkonkobreò-ó-ènchick of whom the feathers haven't grown yet6.3Animal husbandry1.6.1.2Birdkoobre2ò-énmiddle size calabashkoolleò-éngrass_sppanicum laxum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekoom2òónmalaria during rainy seasonsynpaliweoogo2 12.3.2Diseasekoom-ka-limd-karganbird_spporzana marginalis1.6.1.2Birdkoore1ó-ènround calabash with small aperture and lid / stringrɩk koorã n leeg rãamã.5.5Containerkos-kiónbird_sp1.6.1.2Birdkosenkondeónbird_spsynkosenkongolophaetus occipitalis1.6.1.2Birdkosenkongonkind of birdsynkosenkondekotrkonbird_spsynkoalenkoanaga1.6.1.2Birdkõ-nemnkind of plantexcoecaria grahamii1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekõa-safãndenkind of plantvernonia colorata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekõaadaòa-áadjyellowssynrõodo 38.1Colourkõd-pokonshrub_spterminalia macroptera1.5.2Bush, shrubkõgre1ó-èndecoction from the first cooking of sprouted millet flour (beer)kõn-bilankind of palm treehyphaene thebaica1.5.1Treekõn-fʋrg-lalleò-ʋ́nbird_sp, long-tailed parakeetsynkẽen-zʋʋre1.6.1.2Birdkõn-sãam kẽndengroundnuts that are salted and roastedsynmarmatigikõnekõtgoò-ó-ònbird_sp1.6.1.2BirdKõngũsin.properKongoussi4.3.1.2Citykõod-pokoõ̀-ónshrub_spterminalia macroptera1.5.2Bush, shrubkõodoó-ònjuice of germinated millet / sorghumRã-bɩɩr sã n tisgi, a tẽngr ko-taokã boondame tɩ kõodo.kõodre1nshrub_spterminalia avicennioides1.5.2Bush, shrubkõom 2ṍnentering (of the sun, sunset)kõon-sablgankind of treeacacia pennata1.5.1Treekõs-moogonkind of plantelionurus elegans1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekõs-zɩɩmncoughing from birth onwards2.3.2Diseasekõtemdeò-énshrub_sp1.5.2Bush, shrubku3nkind of plantdioscorea bulbifera1.5.2Bush, shrubku-sablganblack terrapinpelomedusa subrufa1.6.1.3Reptilekudbadeù-á-énplant_sp producing edible tuberscolocasia antiquorum5.2Food1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekudglunguùnliana_spcombretum paniculatum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekudgu-luugunkind of plantcombretum paniculatum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekudugulunguù-únshrub_spcombretum abbreviatum ou paniculatum1.5.2Bush, shrubKugpɛɛlan.properKoupela4.3.1.2Citykuirb kuirbẽnkind of plantbergia suffruticosa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekukur-gõaagaù-ú-óa-ànthorny plant_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekul-waoongonplant_spsynwall bĩisimeuphorbia convolvuloides1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekulburguù-ú-ùnfish_sp1.6.1.5Fishkulkutguúntree_spcombretum aculeatum1.5.1Treekuraùvhaving the knee on the groundYõk n lubã yaa ka pãnga, la gãe n kutẽ wã yaa f ka neda.Being thrown to the ground, is lacking strength, but being tossed in the dust, is not having friends who help. (Proverb, meaning: show solidarity whenever needed)a taame n yĩgimd kura.kurkur gõaagankind of plantamaranthus spinosus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekutẽ lɛɛngankind of plantglossonema boveanum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekũmandaoogongovernment representative, senior civil servant, government officialsynwokomsɛɛre4.3Governmentkũn-sorenkind of plantdicoma tomentosa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekũsgantree_spsynpampangaficus thonningii1.5.1Treekʋ 3ʋ́vdo the last touches on a workkʋ-biigaʋ̀-índeceased person's childkʋ-pogdo1ndisease_sp2.3.2Diseasekʋ-rɩtanthe person holding the place of the deceased at the day of the funeral ceremony4.1Relationshipskʋ-tabankind of plantcassia alata1.5.3Grass, herb, vineKʋdgoʋ́n.properKoudougou (big town in Burkina)4.3.1.2Citykʋɩ-gãnga wõrenkind of treecombretum adenogonium1.5.1Treekʋɩ-kʋɩ-pɛɛlgankind of fig treeficus iteophylla1.5.1Treekʋɩgen-daagankind of treecombretum adenogonium1.5.1Treekʋɩgengantree_spcombretum ghasalense ; combretum fragans1.5.1Treekʋɩɩrb kʋɩɩrbenplant_spbergia suffruticosa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekʋɩl-kãoogonkind of treemimosa pigra1.5.1Treekʋɩl-pusankind of plantcoldenia procumbens1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekʋɩl-taangankind of treepericopsis laxiflora1.5.1Treekʋɩlg-bɛgdonkind of plantipomoea aquatica1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekʋɩlgẽ dõaagankind of shrubsesbania leptocarpa1.5.2Bush, shrubkʋɩlɩɩn-tɩɩgantree_sperythrina senegalensis1.5.1Treekʋɩlʋndish made of cooked leaves and floursynyão2yão25.2Foodkʋɩnkʋɩɩgantree_spficus ingens1.5.1Treekʋɩtinlɩɩnganplant_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekʋkeèvplace the arms around the bowed head (expression shame or sadness)A kʋkda a zug n kelme.He places his arms around the head and weeps.synkʋgle 3kʋl-deoogo2ʋ̀-é-ònfish_spauchenoglanis occidentalis1.6.1.5Fishkʋl-kẽkaʋ̀-ánfish_spsynodontis membranaceus ou nigrita1.6.1.5Fishkʋl-moogo2nkind of plantechinochloa pyramidalis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekʋl-moogo1nkind of plantandropogon pinguipes1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekʋl-peosgonbird_sp1.6.1.2Birdkʋl-pondreʋ̀-ó-ènfish_sptetraodon lineatus1.6.1.5Fishkʋl-taagankind of treelophira lanceolata1.5.1Treekʋl-vosgrenfish_spchrysichthys maurus1.6.1.5Fishkʋl-waafo1ʋ̀-á-ónfish_spsynkʋl-sẽnemdepolypterus endlicheri1.6.1.5Fishkʋl-waafo2ʋ̀-á-ónfish_sppolypterus senegalus1.6.1.5Fishkʋl-zibriʋ̀-í-ìnliana_sppaullinia pinnata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekʋlen-tɩɩgantree_sperythrina senegalensis1.5.1Treekʋlg-n-bengdoʋ̀-é-ónplant_sp, water spinachipomaea reptans / aquatica1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekʋlg-n-dõaaganplant_spsesbania leptocarpa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekʋlga-toɛɛgantree_spsynkaglem-toɛɛgacrateva adansonii1.5.1Treekʋlgrakɛkmanplant_sphygrophila auriculata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekʋlɩg-ra-kẽk-mankind of planthygrophila auriculata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekʋlɩg-sisãonkind of plantlippia multiflora1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekʋmbre waagankind of shrubhymenocardia acida1.5.2Bush, shrubkʋmbrwangaʋ̀-á-ànshrub_spcrossopteryx febriguga1.5.2Bush, shrubkʋmbryẽoogontree_spsyngõndre yẽoogoboswellia dalzielii1.5.2Bush, shrubkʋmda-yãoogonplant_spsyngondr-yẽoogoboswellia dalzielii1.5.2Bush, shrubkʋmsevcause to weepRa kʋms biigã.Don't make that the child weeps.kʋn-kʋdgankind of lizardagama agama1.6.1.3Reptilekʋnkʋɩ-pɛɛlgankind of fig treeficus iteophylla1.5.1Treekʋnkʋɩɩga2ntree_spsynkankam pɛɛlga1.5.1Treekʋnkʋɩɩga1ntree_spficus ingens1.5.1Treekʋre1ʋ́vmake noise by stirring in a hole, moving aroundkelg bõe n be yokã pʋg n kʋrda.kʋrɩb-kʋrɩbenkind of plantbergia suffruticosa ou guineensis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinekʋsaaga1á-ànKusaal speaking person4.3.1.4Communitykʋsaaga2ʋ́ndisease of new born2.3.2Diseasekʋʋre 2nnews / announcement about somebody's deathla7áinterjexpression showing satisfactionLa m nonga woto!Well yes, I like that!la5àadvindicating that something will happen soon as a consequenceF ma wat la!Look out, your mother comes!la6àinterjexpression showing surpriseẼ ! fo waame la?Oh! You came?-laápromiddle short form of the declaration mark «lame», always linked to the preceding short pronoun by a hyphenB pʋd-a-la a Tẽne.They gave him the name Tene.9Grammarlaadev.inaccbe laughingB laadame.They are laughing.lalangaà-ánfish_sp1.6.1.5Fishlam-zʋʋdoà-ʋ́-òngrass_sp used to make brooms1.5.3Grass, herb, vinelamboeereá-énedible fruit_sp5.2Foodlamboɛtgaá-óé-ànshrub_spsynkalyãngacapparis corymbosa ; boscia senegalensis1.5.2Bush, shrublame1à-égram.partdeclaration markM ma boond-m lame.My mother calls me.9Grammarlammáadvflat on the groundA gãanda lamm.He lies flat on the ground.synlamalandreánmusic for the funeral processionkũum n ki tɩ gãngãoogã wẽed landre.layaá-àn.plaxesle-longonkind of plantleptadenia hastata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinelebge3 1vit is my turn toLebga foo masã.It is your turn now.leedonplant or brew used for enemasa yãka leed n dʋg n leeg biigã.1.5.3Grass, herb, vinelekr geel-wareexpr.operation with one unknown factor3.2Mathematicslelongoé-ònclimbing plant_spleptadenia hastata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinelembur-miisgankind of lemon treecitrus aurantifolia1.5.1Treeleolengonclimbing plant (species)leptadenia loncifoli1.5.3Grass, herb, vineleooseéo-èn.plfish-hookslepreè-énsmall basket made of straw5.5Containerlɛɛganrat_sp, rat producing lots of babies1.6.1.1Mammallɛɛlaɛ́-ánfruits of tree_sp5.2Foodlɛɛngaɛ́-ànshrub_spximenia americana1.5.2Bush, shrublɛma2ɛ̀-án.plchinsli-zʋʋrenkind of plantphysalis angulata ; pysalis micrantha1.5.3Grass, herb, vinelibtuu 2advin total ignorancemam me pa tolg n ya libtuu boto ye. M me wʋmda võor bilfu.lidrií-ìngrass_sp (very thin)Liuuli wã yãkda lidã n maan b tʋgdo.synkalidri1.5.3Grass, herb, vineligd-bẽgendem sebrensavings booksynligd-kẽgsg sebre6.8Moneyligd-vẽeneg kẽesgonpayment in cash6.8Moneyligd-yendenkind of plantcrotalaria barkae1.5.3Grass, herb, vinelilingaí-ínlocust_sp1.6.1.7Insectliuul saagankind of thin grasssynkalidri1.5.3Grass, herb, vineliuula2í-ánkind of disease attacking the children2.3.2Diseaseliuuli saaga1nkind of plant used by birds to make their nestssporobolus festivus1.5.3Grass, herb, vineliuuli sibinkind of plantlantana rhodesiensis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinelɩɩngaɩ̀-ánplant_sp of which the leaves are edible1.5.3Grass, herb, vineloaabga1òa-ánperson of the Lobi people4.3.1.4Communityloabdgaó-ánperson using a sling to throwlolemdeó-èvpass from one element to another in clinging onA yɩk n lolemda will a to.He is flying to cling to another branch.los-koomẽndish made with bean flouryaa yão-yaalg bɩ yaa los-koomẽ la f ma sẽn dʋgdã?5.2Foodlugriú-ína peg beside the doorway to retain a straw doorlugr yaa raoog b sẽn send roog noor n na n kok rag-no-pĩiri.lumesgoù-énplant_spcissus gracilis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinelʋge2vdig holes in a flabby /soft mattersynwũgi1lʋke 3ʋ́-èvpester, plague by speaking endlesslybas maam ne f lʋkrã tɩ ned ya n yaa ne fo gom-toogã.lʋmsgonkind of creeping plantcayratia1.5.3Grass, herb, vinelʋre2ʋ́nwild tubertacca involucrata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinelʋʋdonkind of plantsolanum nigrum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinem kɛinterjformula said before proper nameM kɛ Isaak na n fura vẽere.Isaac will get married next ear.ma-biirià-í-ínthe fact of relationship of being of the same mother, brotherhood, sibling-hood4.1Relationshipskʋr-kʋreadvnoise from a hitting against a wallKelg yaa bõe n tar kʋr-kʋrã?Listen, what makes that noise?maan-puugunkind of insectsynpusg-n-waag-ma21.6.1.7Insectmaanego (bũmbu)nachievement, carrying out, applicationMaangan.properManga4.3.1.2Citymak-kɛglgankind of palm treephoenix dactylifera1.5.1Treemal-bʋʋgangoat with black and white coat / fursynbʋ-lug-pɛɛla1.6.1.1Mammal6.3Animal husbandrymanem-bʋʋgaà-ʋ́-ánbig Savannah goat_sp1.6.1.1Mammalmanemdedenkind of plantaloe buettneri1.5.3Grass, herb, vinemarbuuduà-únplant_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinemarengaà-é-ánperson of the Marka people4.3.1.4Communitymatengaà-ánupper part of millet stalkmateng tar n vaada ki.miiduíadjred (pl.)miinií-ìnokra kernels, grains1.5.5Parts of a plantmilgaí-àncorn_sp, maize_sp5.2Foodminmininduck_spsynwɩɩlwɩɩladendrocygna viduata1.6.1.2Birdmo-be-nedanhostile or aggressive personmo-be-ned ka mi a koɛɛg gãnegr ye.synmo-gãnd soabamo-gãnd soabaò-á ò-ánhostile or aggressive personsynmo-be-nedamo-gãndoò-á-òngrass that was left over when hoedsisoaag koob wɛ n basda pʋʋg ne mo-gãndo.6.2Agriculturemo-gãngankind of grass1.5.3Grass, herb, vinemo-kãamdeò-ánstraw bride (for covering roof)synmo-kãamdgamo-kãamdganstraw bride (for covering roof)synmo-kãamdemo-pabanelephant grasssynmo-faoogoandropogon gayanus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinemo-poakaò-óangrass_sp used for making matssynmo-faoogo1.5.3Grass, herb, vinemo-pokonkind of grass used in basket makingsynkʋware2mo-faoogopita1andropogon gayanus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinemo-puiifuò-ú-úngrain of grass that sticks at your clothesmo-puiif yaa yãnd-pãrg biiga.mo-pukankind of small grass1.5.3Grass, herb, vinemobreó-ènfabric coloured white and bluemoenegeòvgive a day's ration of food to be cooked, to dole out (the day's ration for the family)raoã moenega a pagbã ki laaga tãab-tãabo.mogd tɩɩmnkind of lianamomordica charantia1.5.3Grass, herb, vinemogd-tɩ-raagankind of lianamomordica balsamina1.5.3Grass, herb, vinemogdo1ò-ónliana_spmomordica charantia1.5.3Grass, herb, vinemogdrzẽenganlocust_sp1.6.1.9Small animals1.6.1.7Insectmogenfoó-òntree_spmogenf yaa tɩɩg buudu, b kɩbgda a biigã n suiid taba.1.5.1Treemok-bĩisriò-ĩ̀-ínshrub_sppavetta crassipes1.5.2Bush, shrubmoke5vlift up the source of light to light up better synzõke2moo-saalankind of plantelionurus elegans1.5.3Grass, herb, vinemoorẽ sɩgr poeesgonMuslim ceremony of giving a name to a newborn synzu-lukrimudi 1ùvbe without exit, disappear completely, be finished for everSorã wa n mudame.The way is without exit.mugdguù-ú-ùncooked flour balls that one sucksmugdg yaa zom-bãaneg b sẽn gil tɩ b mogdẽ.5.2Foodmugna yãbankind of treesynmugungaziziphus mauritiana1.5.1Treemugun-toogonkind of treeziziphus mucronata1.5.1Treemunu-mukankind of treegrewia mollis1.5.1Treemus-fĩinnkind of planteclipta prostrata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinemuspoakanstraw prepared to make basketsmuspoak yaa moog buud sẽn tõe n wʋg yaase.1.5.3Grass, herb, vinemusummurgunman whose wife died while she was pregnantn3gram.partinfinitive morpheme put before the verbn wa; wato come, comen-faainterjexpression of approbationN-faa! woto yaa sõama.Well, that is good.synẽhẽe2n-naainterjyes, thank you, answer of a man to a greetingna1 2á, àauxfuture without doubt (without «n» following)A na wa.He will come (that is sure).na-beereándisease of the palm of the foot2.3.2Diseasena-bẽtreà-ẽ́-èndisease caused by a magical trap on which one has steeped on2.3.2Diseasena-pagb safãndenplant_spsida carpinifoliana-pagb-gõdb-naonkind of plantbiophytum umbraculum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinena-pagb-sãfãndengrass_spsynna-tũ-n-kuili1.5.3Grass, herb, vinena-pʋg-ãadgankind of treevitex diversifolia1.5.1Treena-pʋg-sɩɩganplant_spchrozophora brocchiana1.5.3Grass, herb, vinena-tu-kulinkind of planttriumfetta rhomboidea ; triumfetta cordifolia1.5.3Grass, herb, vinena-tũ-n-kuilingrass_sp whose fruits sticks at your clothessynna-pagb-sãfãndezornia glochidiata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenaab nug-raoogonlocust_sp1.6.1.7Insectnaaba3áinterjmales answer to a greeting«Ne y tʋʋmde.» «Naaba !»« Good work.» «Thank you!»synnaa1naam-kablnkind of plantcassytha filiformis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenaare2 2à-éadjnot meltedKa-naare.Not melted butter.naare2 3à-éadjnot yet put into the ovenYagd-naare.Pottery not yet put into the oven.nabedgankind of shrubsynlamboeeganabre2boscia senegalensis1.5.2Bush, shrubnabre2nkind of shrubsynlamboeeganabedgaboscia senegalensis1.5.2Bush, shrubnad-nadaàadvpainfully, heavily, negligent, nonchalantWɩsg f meng n tʋm la f bas f nad-nada.Work well and stop being nonchalant.nadenga2à-ánlong shaped gun6.4Hunt and fishnag-koodsen.ploxen to labour on the field6.2Agriculturenag-lɛɛngaá-ɛ́-ánplant_spb fãrda nag-lɛɛng puud n dʋgd n maand yão.feretia agrestis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenag-zɛlmankind of plantspigelia anthelmia1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenakã-nakãnkind of plantipomea repens1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenakombseà-óndescendants of the Gambaga kingshipnanambgaà-ánpeople with a chief-like authoritynanambg fãa wa ne a poorẽ dãmba.naneendon.plostrichesnankabulnliana_spcassytha filiformis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenao-beereándisease (infection between the toes)2.3.2Diseasenao-bẽtreáō-è-énincurable wound (at foot)synnao-tabdre2.3.2Diseasenao-bi-kɛmblanlittle toe2.1Bodynao-bulganfoot disease in form of wound2.3.2Diseasenao-tabdrenincurable wound (at foot)synnao-bẽtre2.3.2Diseasenao-talleáo-à-énunderneath / underside of heel2.1Bodynao-tuugunwound at the tip of the toe2.3.2Diseasenaodgoáo-ònclimbing plant_spcucurbita pepo1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenaogsgoáo-ónplant_sp used for sauce1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenaorgo2áo-ònover-abundance of a product, sales difficultiesnaorgo1áo-òndamaged place, injured place, cross drainnarbõaakangroundnut saucesyntɛgdɛg zẽedo5.2Foodnasaar arzãn-tɩɩgankind of treeparkinsonia aculeata1.5.1Treenasaar kãan-toabgankind of sisal, hemp plantagave sisalana1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenasaar kurkur-gõaagankind of plantacanthospermum hispidum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenasaar luiili sibinkind of plantlantana camara1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenasaar tã-wɩɩgankind of plantbambusa vulgaris1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenasaar-kankangankind of fig treeficus carica1.5.1Treenasaar-kiparenkind of peppercapsicum annuum5.2Food1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenasaar-kʋmbrenkind of eggplantparkinsonia aculeata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenasaar-sablganAfrican person who apes / copies the Europeannasaarende 2à-ánEuropean / American manner /lifestyle /behaviournayargansweet potatosynnayũuri5.2Foodnayĩignakoalengankind of plantsynkẽkilbacassia occidentalis1.5.2Bush, shrubne-guugunplace where several grinding stones arenem-yoaranbutcher's helpernen-kãan-segankind of plantdyschoriste perrottii1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenen-noorenkind of treeozoroa insignis1.5.1Treenennedganstilt, bird_sp1.6.1.2Birdneoodgonthing used to wash dishes and pans6.7Toolnesneedoénrotten water, blackish water1.3Waterni-kãsgankind of plantdyschoriste perrottii1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenibauxdo usually, customary, habitualsynyɩbnii 2ínumforty francs CFAnin-kʋgdrensupercilious arch2.1Bodynin-pa-nandanperson who is snobbish, disdainful, contemptuous, proudnin-puudunwhitish dirt/mass coming from the eyesnin-yilingankind of treesynvʋlgastereospermum kunthianum1.5.1Treeninsi1verb.itput several times, lay down, wearnintãm-tẽgrenscar going from the nose towards one sideno-kãbse-raagankind of plantphysalis angulata1.5.3Grass, herb, vineno-raoog kʋmbrenkind of plantsolanum incanum1.5.3Grass, herb, vineno-raoog nininkind of shrubabrus precatorius1.5.2Bush, shrubno-raoog-kʋmbre1nshrub_spsolanum incanum1.5.2Bush, shrubno-raoog-kʋmbre2nlarva of dung beetle1.6.1.9Small animalsno-toogoó-ónevil wish against somebodyno-wũundganhen brooding her eggs6.3Animal husbandry1.6.1.2Birdnoaag kaamnkind of plant o which one uses the leaves for sauce1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenoabgantree_sp, wild plum treesclerocarya birrea ; pouparia birrea1.5.1Treenod-node 1òadvin a thick and sloppily mannerA sãada nob-nobe.His excrements are thick.noeegankind of treepterocarpus erinaceus1.5.1Treenoeekantree_spsynwẽkawẽkapterocarpus erinaceus1.5.1Treenogsakunplant_spheliotropium indicum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenoke 2òvseek refuge or protection at somebody's placenonge-m-taabankind of treebaissea multiflora1.5.1Treenosakunplant_spheliotropium undulatum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenoya 1á-òn.plmouths, doors, openingsBõang a ye n mog zom tɩ pelg bõens fãa noyã.Only one donkey ate flour and it whitened the muzzles of the other donkeys. (proverb: wrongs committed by people can be harmful to innocent people because of belonging to the same group as the wrongdoers)nu-nuú-únumfive five, 5 each, 25 francs CFC for a unitKoosda nu-nu.It costs 25 francs CFA each.nudriúnanal prolapse2.3.2Diseasenug-kũndinback of handsynnug-poore2.1Bodynug-ra-yakanspace between thumb and index fingernug-tikrinsignature (operation)nug-tõaanegansmall tear of the part of skin that covers the fingernailnug-yakemdenmeasure corresponding to the distance between the thumb and the middle fingernus-a-nunkind of plantpaullinia pinnata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinenutulinsmall pimples that appear after shavingsynwarpusiNũngun.properFada N'Gourma4.3.1.2Citypa-kuiliángirl who is nubile (marriageable)pa-weereà-énact of emigrate definitively, for goodpa'áadvnoise of collision of two flat objectsA ning-a-la pɛk pa'.He gave him a slap «pong».synwa4paaboánremaining, abidingpaalem 2ánbeing recent, being at the beginningTõnd waoongã paalmẽ.At the beginning of our coming here.pabre2à-éngrass_sppakenlagemdenbig locust_sp1.6.1.7Insectpampangantree_spsynkũsgaficus thonningii1.5.1Treepaolʋàadvbright flashing lightSaagã tõe n yãgda paolʋ-paolʋ.The thunderstorm can provoke bright flashing light.pargandenshrub_spsynfarongoyibruguceltis integrifolia1.5.2Bush, shrubpargãngangrass_sp that grows around housessyntargãnga1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepãávmake an uproar in speaking loudlyYaa ãnd n pãad woto?Who is speaking loudly like this?pã'2áadvfull to the point of breakingPida pã'.It is full to the point of breaking.pã'1áadvnoise of hard knockingA wẽ-a-la pã'.He hit him «bang».pãa-pãaadvmanner of walking (like a duck)synyãda-yãdapãafo1ándangerously and irremediably damaged (situation)A yellã kẽe pãafo.His problem became irremediable.pãense2àvwalk energeticallypãn-paoosgonconfirmation (sacrament of the Catholic Church)pãre3ávspeak loudly and for a long timepãrpãrenplant_spdyschoriste perrottetii1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepe-neegaè-énsmall basket (kind of)5.5Containerpe-ra-nifunnon edible red bean_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepe-raoog-nifrinkind of plantcanavalia ensiformis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepeende2nkind of plantsynkãntoaabgasansevieria longiflorapek-peelle 2nvaginal dischargepelmevspeak a lot and quicklypen-zabrenpain at the lower parts (women)2.3.2Diseasepenkilgangrass-sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepeoolgo2éadjyellow, that has just been bornNo-bi-peoolgo.Chick that has just been born.pezaokoè-áoncaterpillar_sp with many feet1.6.1.9Small animalspezãongoènbig mosquito_sp1.6.1.7Insectpẽ-moaaganblack Tilapia fish1.6.1.5Fishpẽ-wɩbgaè-ɩ́nfish_sp (kind of Tilapia)1.6.1.5Fishpẽge2 2èvbear fruit on the sideKamaanã nan ka pẽg ye.The corn bears no fruit yet.pẽmpẽrgantree_sppterocarpus lucens1.5.1Treepẽooge2éo-èvbe affected by baldness, hairlessnessA zugã pẽoogame n lebg pɩlgemde.He became hairless /bald.pɛɛlga3nannual traditional celebrationpɛɛlga4nshrub_spsecuridaca longipedunculata1.5.2Bush, shrubpɛlga1ntree_spsecuridaca longipedunculata1.5.1Treepi-noabgankind of treeparinari curatellifolia1.5.1Treepidi4ìvput something into a circlePid bʋʋgã wĩiri.Put the string at the neck of the goat.pindu2nplant_spsynsawi-sablgastylosanthes erecta ; stylosanthes fruticosa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepindu1n.plgranaries with straw roofpipìadvnoise of fallingA lʋɩɩ pip.He fell «pip».synwuppirmiìvbecome hard and unfeeling to pain, become incorrigible, unmanageablePãbrã kɩtame t'a pirim zãnga.The beating has made him unfeeling to pain.pis-naase 2num200 francs CFApis-nii 2nfour hundred francs CFApis-tã 2numhundred and fifty francs CFApis-yoobe 2í-ò-énumthree hundred francs CFApis-yopoe 2í-ò-óenumthree hundred and fifty francs CFApisi 2í-ìnum100 francs CFApita1nelephant grasssynmo-faoogomo-pokoandropogon gayanus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepitlaì-ánsmall mat at the top of the straw roofsynkomsurgukʋɩrgapitmaì-ángrass used to make straw mats1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepĩisi 1í-ìvhit slightly the buttock to make calm downPĩis biigã tɩ rẽ, a gũsdame.Hit slightly on the buttock of the child so that he falls asleep.synzãase 1pĩmsi 1verb.itget rid of by movements with the hand, shake off with handpĩndi 2ìvmake an effort thatPĩnd n wa koe!OK, come here!pɩgdreɩ̀-énbird_sp1.6.1.2Birdpɩgle 2ɩ̀vput diagonally, put on the sidepɩɩf-miiugunHaussa or Villier's Genetgenetta thierry1.6.1.1Mammalpoa-poa-raagankind of plantphysalis angulata ; physalis micranta1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepoaglaadvsitting position with legs turned over to one sideA gõda a naoã poagla.She is sitting bending the legs to one side.poalaòa-áadjyoung (pl.)poaloaangankind of treesynkatrpõaagastrychnos spinosapoandaòa-án.pltoadsWobd sã n zabd taaba, bɩ poanda bao zĩiga.When elephants fight, let toads slip away. (Proverb: everyone should know how to recognize the company they can have or the places they can frequent without running into danger.)poasaòadvnoise of something heavy fallingA basa a menga n lʋɩ poasa.He let himself fall to the ground «posh».poayaòa-án.plbackspoeegeóe-èvto dash, give an extra share, add, give more in distributingpoeereóe-ènfortune telling, divinationpogle2ó-èvmake a noise of lappingBõe n pogend koomẽ wã?What makes this lapping noise in the water?põaag-kʋ-rɛɛmbankind of potato1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepõaaga2òa-ánplant_sp (resembles an onion)syndãn-kalemeendenayũuri1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepõadgaòa-ánvery young childpõanaóadvsoft manner of bowing / squatting downA taame n põond põana n beel sãanã.She came and bowed gently to welcome the visitor.synsulapõeer biyoollenspotted worm_sp1.6.1.9Small animalspõgemdeòvtake shelter in a cornerNoaagã baooda zĩig n na n põgemd a kamba.Then hen is looking for a place to shelter its chicks.põngo1ó-ónmoney used in Ghanapõosenkind of plantcrinum distichum ; crinum zeylanicum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepõrpõreò-ó-énkind of amphibian (like a frog)1.6.1.4Amphibianpõsempõrgonshrub_spsynburumukapũmumukasterculia setigera1.5.2Bush, shrubpõsge2ṍ-èvtake away maize from its stalk, tear off maizepõyaò-án.plparalytics, cripples, lame peoplepug-sabe-daagankind de plantperistrophe paniculata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepug-sablgankind of plantdicliptera verticillata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepugi2ùvcompete with his wealth, challenge, defyFo ninga fu-kãnga n dat n pug maam.You wear that garment to challenge me.puiisi1vcause sharp pain Nodrã zabdame n puiisdẽ.The wound causes a sharp pain.puiisi2ùvwalk in a determinate mannerA kẽndame n puiisdẽ.He walks with determination.pulgumdiúnkind of sisal plant, used to make ropes1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepulimdiùnplant_spimperata cylindrica1.5.3Grass, herb, vinepulliú-ìndish made of a kind of leaves mixed with potash5.2Foodpursiùvmake a noise between the lips that shows contempt / scornRa le purs maam tɩ m na n pãb-f lame.Don't make this noise of scorn any more or I will beat you up.purssadvindicating a sudden and energetic coming outsidesynwusapusdunleaves of Indian tamarind tree1.5.1Treepusg-n-waag-ma1nkind of skin disease (caused by insect bite)synsaag bugum2.3.2Diseasepusg-n-waag-ma2nkind of beetlesynmaan-puugu1.6.1.7Insectputrpuuguù-únplant_spsynpusumpuugapusumpuugacalotropis procera1.5.2Bush, shrubpuuganswollen lymph nodes at groinsynwadre12.3.2Diseasepũmumukanshrub_spsynburumukapõsempõrgosterculia setigera1.5.2Bush, shrubpʋ-raagaʋ́-ánpart of stomach of ruminant animalspʋd sʋkavdo something half-wayA pʋda sʋk n lebge, a pa ta ye.He returned half-way, he didn't arrive there.pʋg-beoolgonCeremony happening before leading the newly wedded wife to her husbandpʋg-bilanyoung wife or girl promised for marriage2Personpʋg-kõapaʋ̀-ṍa-án.plwidows2Personpʋg-lɛmsanperson looking always for new sexual partners without being faithfulpʋg-lɛngaʋ̀-ɛ́nyounger sister of the wife4.1Relationshipspʋg-noaadanphilandering, womanisingsynpʋg-roondepʋg-raagandry woman with very small breasts2Personpʋg-rɩkdganwife one got without following the procedures of the traditional custom4.1Relationshipspʋg-roondenphilandering, womanisingsynpʋg-noaadapʋg-sademdo 1nbeing a young girl / ladypʋg-sɩʋʋd-biiganchild that has to go back to the givers / parents of his mother4.1Relationshipspʋg-sɩʋʋdganwoman given as wife and of which the first child has to be returned to its giver4.1Relationshipspʋg-sɩʋʋrenpractice consisting of giving back the first child to the givers of the motherpʋg-vɩʋʋgonnot yet married woman2Personpʋg-yaoaʋ̀-áonwife that is younger than her co-wife4.1Relationshipspʋga1 2ʋ́ninner being of a human, seat of conscienceM pʋg yaa pɛɛlga.I have a good conscience.pʋgdenga1nword used by a woman indicting the child of her brother4.1Relationshipspʋɩt-kɩnanbird_spsynkɩn-pʋɩta1.6.1.2Birdpʋɩtenlʋɩnbird_sp1.6.1.2Birdpʋkaʋ́-àntree_spsyzygium guineensepʋlemde2ʋ̀-éndiaphragm2.1Bodypʋmpʋmdenpod of kapok fruitpʋse2ʋ́n.plabdomens, bellies, tummiespʋtenlʋɩɩngaʋ́-é-ʋ́ɩ-ánbird_sp1.6.1.2BirdPʋʋgon.properPô4.3.1.2Citypʋʋsem 2ngift of congratulationpʋyaʋ́-ànbellies, tummies, stomachsra-kon-bɩdgonkind of planthibiscus asper1.5.3Grass, herb, vinera-lukaà-únstick / pole knocked into the groundra-peoko2nkind of plantzanthoxylum zanthoxyloides1.5.1Treera-rooreà-ónfrequenting the marketra-sãn-boɛɛgaà-à-ɛ́-ànperson serving as intermediary between boyfriend and girlfriend2Personra-sãndeà-ánbeauty, glamour, elegance, fanciness, harmonyra-zaan-daareà-ánordinary day, day of the weekra-zũn-raoogonkind of shrubgardenia sokotensis1.5.2Bush, shrubraaàadvindicates an empty look / gazeA geta ninã raa.He looks at somebody with an empty gaze.raadengaà-ánfaithful client or trader / shopkeeper to whom you usually goraag biiga 2à-í-ánsomething to eat that one brings from the market to the children at homeraaga3 1áadjmale unproductive, barren (tree)Tɩ-raaga.Male tree.raaga3 2áadjpronounced, strongraage 2á-èvmove forward in big quantityTigsgã saame tɩ zãmã wã raag n kẽed raagã.The meeting is over and the crowd goes to the market.raase1á-èvturn into derision, stupid, silly, make a fool of, ridiculeMam gomdame t'a raasd maam.I spoke and he turns it into derision.rab-naasẽá-éadvfour days agorab-piilẽnten days agorab-raagankind of plantalysicarpus ovalifolius1.5.3Grass, herb, vinerab-wɛɛlẽá-ẽ́advnine day agorab-yopoɛɛlẽnseven days agorabgonkind of plantalysicarpus glumaceus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinerabɩʋngonsmall drum for childrensynbeombeongo4.2Musical instrumentrabo-kɩkanhereditary malformation of sexual organs of a woman2.3.2Diseaserabo-willià-ínfodder plant_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinerabse 2á-èvto get along, find one's feet, try to solve a problemrag 2rag ... ẽgram.partindicates the unreal or a supposition / hypothesisM sã n dag n bãngẽ, m ka watẽ ye.If I had known, I wouldn't have come.9Grammarragende 1à-éncooking, art of cooking dishes / foodrakaokoà-áo-ònfish_spheterotis niloticus1.6.1.5Fishrakõ-noeedrenkind of plantalternanthera pungens1.5.3Grass, herb, vineralseverb.itto pour (many instances)synraase2rambresuganshrub_spsynsũbragãagagardenia ternifoliaraobgoánsnake_sprhamphiophis oxyrhynchus1.6.1.3Reptileraodgo2áo-ònrope-bridge, consisting of a rope attached on both shores to get people acrossraolgoào-óadjthick without valueraoolem 2ào-énbeing virile. machoF tʋmame, raoolem la woto!You work (hard), that is virility!synraoorerapoorenspace behind the houserare3nbig water surfaceKo-rare.Big water surface.rasmã noorãexpr.these daysMam ka le yãt-a rasmã noor ye.I don't see him any more these days.rã-noodoá-ónnot fermented millet beersynkũmsgarã-yirincompound where they prepare beerrã-zãndenshed under which one sells beerrãam do-bilanrefreshment area, small booth selling drinks 6.5Buildingrãam doogonsmall restaurant6.5Buildingrãmbr-kʋkanplant_spsynzãndr-kʋka1.5.3Grass, herb, vinerãmbrzũuganshrub_spgardenia ternifoliarãndganshrub_spcombretum micranthum, glutinosum1.5.2Bush, shrubreegre 3éntaking something backreegre 4énsinging a refrainreegre 2éntaking a thing givenreendontime during engagement, betrothalsynpʋg-beolengoreese1 2é-èvtake back several thingsreese1 4é-èvtake on a song in a repetitive wayreese1 3é-èvaccept several thingsreesgonrepeating a refrainYɩɩn-kʋdg ka be reesg ye.For an old song, you don't have to teach people the repetition of the refrain. Proverb, meaning: A well known situations doesn't need long explications)rendgeèvbe invaded, be full of a stagnant liquidKʋlgã rendga ne koom.The river is full of stagnant water.resge 2èvcut the bias, cut the separationsrẽndẽnegaè-é-ànsmall tattoo on the cheekrɛngaɛ̀-ánshaft of ladleri-paonplant_spsynkinkirs wũmblatinnea barteri1.5.3Grass, herb, vineribga2 1nrod of a spearrɩ 7ɩ̀vput yourself under the protection of a charm / magic or sectrɩgaadvhard in touchingA pʋgã weoogame n lebg rɩga.His tummy contracted and became hard.rɩke1 4ɩ́-èvfirst verb put in front of a verb that can take two complement objectsRa rɩk f meng n mak ne a Zã ye. (Ra mak f meng ne a Zã ye).Don't compare yourself with John.rɩlge 2ɩ̀vmake to eat food or an antidote to annihilate magic powersrɩlge 3ɩ̀vput money on an accountRɩlg kõnte.Put money on an account.rɩtenga2ɩ̀-ánwho eats a lotroagengaónanimal that just gave birthBʋ-roagenga.Goat that just gave birth.roalganby-product in making beerroayaóa-àn.plsticksrokr geelgonprofit accounting, surplus profit, calculation of profitsynyõod geelgo3.2Mathematicsroore1ó-èna thin stick with a hock at one end used as an armrõ-pekonkind of treefagara xanthoxyloides1.5.1Treerõandõaagantree_spsyndõsendõaagaalbizia chevalieri1.5.1Treerõbrenplant_sp that grows particularly on termite hills1.5.3Grass, herb, vinerõmbreò-ènkind of heavy ring that one wears on the leg5.4Adornmentrõondeónbird_sp1.6.1.2Birdrõose2òvtake away portions of dough and make small heaps of itPagã rõosa samsa.The woman makes small heaps for making doughnuts.rõose6ò-én.pldawadawa (pl.)rõosentillinflower of dawadawa treerõsendõaagankind of tree similar with the dawadawa tree1.5.1Treerudumdiúngrass_sp growing in the shallows / valleys used for basket workvetiveria nigritana1.5.3Grass, herb, vinerudununkind of grassvetiveria nigritana1.5.3Grass, herb, vinerugsi 1ú-ìvto make sb. swim, help to cross by swimmingKoomã pida kʋlgã tɩ b rugs tõndo.The water filled the river and they helped us to get across.ruku2ú-ùnbolt of clothrulg-lelemdenflower_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vineruudga2ú-ànsmall can / tin used to rasp cola nutsGʋ-ruudga.Cola nut grater.6.7Toolrũm-kuriùadvon naked kneesA yĩga rũm-kuri.He is on his naked knees.rũm-n-kaoog-sɛɛganwasp_sp of which the sting is very painful1.6.1.7Insectrũmi 2ũ̀vhaving a feeling of being bittenA naoorã yik n dũma kɩb-kɩbe.His leg is hurting like it got a sting.rũmpiglaù-ánsmall honey-fly1.6.1.7Insectrũmrũmbinplant_sp with strong odoursynsũmwaagahyptis spicigera1.5.3Grass, herb, vinerũng-rũng-yãangankind of planthyptis suaveolens1.5.3Grass, herb, vinerũng-rũnginkind of planthyptis spicigera1.5.3Grass, herb, vinerũngi 1ú-ìvtighten a cloth around the chestsynmoke1moke1rũngi 2ú-ìvcarry or put on the back with a cloth and tighten it on the chest levelReeg fuug n dũng biigã.Take a cloth and tighten the child on your back (to carry him).rʋlaadvstock-still, motionless, blandlyA zĩi rʋla.He is sitting stock-still.rʋlgevmake big eyesBiigã rʋlga a ninã n get wobgo.The child makes big eyes in watching the elephant.rʋmsevwork hard or behave in a way to become the preferredrʋʋdre1ʋ́-énstomach-ache accompanied with diarrhoea2.3.2Diseasesa-ko-magdgaà-ò-á-áninstrument for measuring rainfallsa-ko-zeongonquantity of rainfall (measuring)1.1Weathersa-kõrenworn out broom, reduced to bare blades of grass6.7Toolsa-kʋreà-ʋ́-ènspell that magically reorientates the way of the lightningsa-paoore1à-ándryness, rains stop too early at the end of the rainy seasonsa-paoore2à-ánnot enough rain because it stopped too earlysa-puglaá-ú-ánbroom that is still in good condition used for indoor sweepingsa-sikanseason of frequent rains (August), rainy seasonantsɩpaolgosaag bĩnduá-í-únmushroom_sp growing after rain1.5.4Moss, fungus, algaesaag bugumá-únskin disease / irritationsynpusg-n-waag-ma1saag noabgaá-ó-ànshrub_spcommiphora africana1.5.1Treesaag pag a mina-minankind of red insecttrombidium tinctorium1.6.1.7Insectsaalem1 1nslippery / glutinous stuff, that is used to make slimyMaan-zom yaa saalem sẽn tõe n tall n salg mui zẽedo.The powder of okra can make the sauce for the rice slimy.saasgaànsmall flat stone used to polish the floor of houses6.7Toolsabelle 2á-éadjblack speaking of an objectsabgeá-èvadding on top, one into the otherrũngrũnginplant_sp with strong odoursynsũmwaagahyptis spicigera1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesaaga3nkind of plantschoenefeldia gracilis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesag-maà-ánporridge put on the bottom of the dish5.2Foodsag-muugaà-u-ánporridge made as a big chunk5.2Foodsag-rɩ-n-kɛɛsganremaining porridgesag-saangandiluted porridge, porridge with added watersag-wãreà-énporridge that is cooled or that is remaining from the day beforesag-yellenkind of thorn wit three sharp endssakʋɩsablganplant_spstylosanthes erectasal-gendeà-énplant_spcienfuegosia digitata ; cienfuegosia heteroclada1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesalg nangurinkind of plant of which the grains are used as ingredientmonodora myristica1.5.1Tree5.2Foodsalg nangurumdinkind of ground-nut, with a strong fregnantmyristicasalme 3á-èvprovoke a shiver /quivering or a nasty feelingsamand-naabanelder responsible for liaison between a chief and his visitors, chamberlainsanenvũà-únfrontal muscle, fontanelle2.1Bodysanoabganshrub_spcommiphora africana1.5.2Bush, shrubsanrinkind of planttephrosia bracteolata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesanri-daagankind of planttephrosia pedicellata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesao3àoadvnoise of footstepsMam wʋmame t'a kẽn sao.I hear him walk with a noise of footsteps.sapaol-wargafirst hoeing when the soil is still drysynwubs-warga6.2Agriculturesawi-pɛɛlganplant_spsyngõm-tiidgadicoma tomentosa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesawi-sablganplant_spsynpindu2stylosanthes erecta1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesãamba 1àngirl at her birth (she will get married somewhere else) sãan-zõaagansmall fly in blue metallic colour1.6.1.7Insectsãb-tulgantree_splannea barteri, lannea acida1.5.1Treesãbga2ndiuretic, stomach-ache accompanied by skin problemssynsãb-bindu2.3.2Diseasesãbsgaadjsharp or not slimy (speaking of sauce)synzãgsengasãbtolgoà-óncharms that people place at the fields to protect the harvest against theftsãkandrenmanner of speaking inside out, backwards, the wrong way roundMi tiir n wʋmd sãkãndre.If you are aware of a situation, you can understand things unsaid. (Proverb)sãmogemdenSamo languagesãmogoà-ó-ònSamo people4.3.1.4Communitysãn-gãngankind of plant used to make arrows1.5.3Grass, herb, vineSãnematẽngan.properKaya4.3.1.2Citysãnensãagaàngrass_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesãnenkolootoncaterpillar living in a cocoon1.6.1.9Small animalssãngaagaà-à-ángrass_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesãnkarenbeetle larva1.6.1.9Small animalssãnkõnanshrub_sphoslundia opposita1.5.2Bush, shrubsãnsãeedganshrub_spsynzãbnegazãmnengaacacia macrostachya1.5.2Bush, shrubsãnteereà-énAshanti language spoken in Ghanasãraà-ánBranch of Mossi people living in the area of Kougpela4.3.1.4Communitysãre2à-éndialect of Moore spoken by the people living in the area of Kougpelasãrgevopen or close by sliding / gliding, strangle with a slipknotA sãrga a baagã kokor ne wĩiri.He strangled the dog with a string.sãyyàadvnoise f objects that fall and scatterA ligdã rʋʋga sãyy.His money fell to the ground and scattered.se-gãndeè-á-ènkind of leather belt in which one embeds charms / spells / magicse-rʋk kõbrenspot where the backbone and the bone of the pelvis meetsynzãnkũngu2.1Bodyseelgonsalty ground that animals like to licksynlɛlga1.2Landseem1èénkernel of wild plumb tree (noabre)sclerocarya birreaseeseén.plbottoms, buttocksseodgoèo-óadjwith an abrupt slopeGũus-y tɩ kʋɩlgã noor yaa seodgo.Be careful because the river edge has a abrupt slope.synsiugdgusese1èvdrink too muchA sesa rãam.He drunk too much beer.sẽ4 2advconcerningsẽenegonkind of plantbrachystelma bingeri1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesẽereé-ènkind of violent leper2.3.2Diseasesẽgdreneveryday clothes / apron that one wears for working5.3Clothingsẽm-sẽmadvlooking for or poking about everywhereA tara sẽm-sẽm n baood a ligdã.He is looking everywhere to find his money.sẽmeèvgo in all directions, not hold in one locationRũmsã sẽmd n baooda koom.The animals go everywhere searching for water.sẽn ... ningagram.partthe ... thatFo sẽn da weef ningã yaa toog wʋsgo.The bike that you bought is too expensive.sẽnegonkind of treesynsa-pãrgaentada africana1.5.1Treesẽnemdeé-énkind of multicoloured lizard with shiny skinmabouya perrotetii1.6.1.3Reptilesẽnesemènplace of sewingFuugã sẽnesem yidgame.The The stitches of the sewing got loose.sẽobsdoèo-ónthread / yarn / fibre taken from dawadawa podsPagã sẽe a wamdã ne sẽobsdo.The woman sews her calabash with a fibre of dawadawa pods.sẽonegoèo-ónedible wild tuber5.2Food1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesẽoogã kaoos n sɩngameexpr.late arrival of the rainy season1.1Weathersẽoogo2éo-ónsmall cloths to carry a child on the back5.3Clothingsẽooseèovmaking a sucking noise of contempt with your mouthsẽsmeèvclose again without being healed (wound)A nugã nodr sẽsmame n lebg n wũnusdẽ.His wound at the hand closed again and got infected.sɛɛga4nshrub_spburkea africana1.5.2Bush, shrubsɛg-yalankind of plant with thornssynsɩlg na-yẽega1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesɛsgaɛ́npuffing, panting, gasping for breathsɛyaɛ́-àn.plgrass cutterssibri2ì-ínkernel of wild grape treesidddìadvfeeling of quivering / shivering / thrilling / shudderingMam yĩisã fãa yɩɩ siddd.My whole body is shuddering.sigsií-ìvcause several things to get downsilmi safãndenkind of plantzornia glochidiata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesilmi-tab-rʋkonplant_spacalypha segetalis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesilmiirindiì-í-ínFulfulde languagesiraìadvgrouped together, meeting togetherB gũma taab n zĩ sira.They met together and sat in together.sĩ2ívput abundantly in one single placesĩini1ìvmake flow in a thin streamSĩin-m koomã tɩ m pek m nugã.Pour the water in a thin stream that I can wash my hands.sĩm-bilansmall container made of clay5.5Containersĩntogreínbig clay container for keeping water5.5Containersɩ-zũurinwhite worm in honey1.6.1.9Small animalsSɩan.properBobo-Dioulasso4.3.1.2Citysɩbg-põorenkind of plant1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesɩdem-sɩdemadvgenuinely, from / reliable source, surelyYaa gom sɩdem-sɩdem.This words are from reliable sources.sɩgaɩ́advin a preoccupied manner, without movingM zĩnda ne bãadã sɩga.I sat with the sick person in a preoccupied manner.sɩgdre1ɩ́nshrub_sp of which people use the branches to brush their teethpseudocedrela kotschyi1.5.2Bush, shrubsɩl-faoogoɩ̀-áonbird_sp1.6.1.2Birdsɩl-koatgankind of shrubcapparis sepiaria1.5.2Bush, shrubsɩlogonkind of shrubcadaba farinosa1.5.2Bush, shrubsɩlg na-yẽegaɩ̀-ánplant_sp having sharp thorns like a hawksynsɛg-yala1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesɩl-yĩngrinkind of planttribulus terrestris1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesɩlsakankind of treeceltis integrifolia ; celtis toka1.5.1Treesɩndgevget on your toesA sɩndgdame n gese.He gets on his toes to look.sɩraɩ́advwithout a wordsɩʋ 1ɩ́vgive a daughter to be married with the obligation to the one who marries her to give the first child back to youso-pɩʋʋgoó-ònroad that is crossingso-tũudaónblack beetle_sp1.6.1.7Insectsoaba 3ò-án-thPiig soaba, koabg soaba.The tenth, the hundredth.soaglenganjar without bottom serving as a filter5.5Containersoaba 2ò-ánperson concerned, the one who / whichPoorẽ soabã.The last.soam-bũndunplant_spevolvulus alsinoides1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesoangaoánkind of pickaxe made to dig or cut shrubs6.7Toolsoarbanhorse with white feet and white forehead1.6.1.1Mammal6.3Animal husbandrysogboó-ònpoundingsogendaaganshrub_sp1.5.2Bush, shrubsoglg bilanconjunction of coordinationsynyõgneg bila9Grammarsogse1 1verb.itask, question several timessogse1 2verb.itundo the buttons, hookssokrgomdeninterrogative sentencesyngom-soakdga9Grammarsolle1ò-éncalabash of lengthy shape with an opening in which one stores small items 5.5Containersolme2òvgo from one branch to the othersoom-piigaó-ànplant_spcymbopogon schoenanthus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesoomkõogoónshrub_sp with sweet fruitsgrewia sp.soompiiganplant_spsporobolus pyramidialis; cymbopogon schoenanthus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesõansganplant_spcochlospermum tinctorium1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesankonenplant_spsynwãamb-kiparehoslundia opposita1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesõasga2 2ṍ-ànevening greeting or second greeting in the day«Ne y sõasga.»«Hello (to you who are talking).»sõasga3nsmall frog_sp, tree frog1.6.1.4Amphibiansõasga1nplant_sp with yellow flourscochlospermum tinctoriumsõm-buudunkind of plantsyntãng-buuduevolvulus alsinoides1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesõm-pĩigankind of plantcymbopogon proximus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesõngo-sõng-nenkind of plantsynwẽnd-lebendecrotalaria retusa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesõpɩadvtotal disappearanceA sẽn kuug n yɩ sõpɩ wã, ned pa le yã-a ye.When he eschews he disappears totally and one cannot see him any more.sõs tɩ beoog vẽege 1expr.pass a night without sleeping, night watch, vigilsõs-raagankind of plantcochlospermum planchonii1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesõsgeó-èvin greetings: make the day go by or give occasions to talk / have conversations«Wẽnd na sõsg-y laafɩ.»«May God give you a day with good conversations.»sõtaó-àncounting agent, meter (device counting), person who counts or calculatessubgaúnpair of tweezers6.7Toolsubdganshrub_spsyngarzungogardenia erubescens5.2Food1.5.2Bush, shrubsubriù-íntree fruit_spgardenia erubescens5.2Foodsug-bilansmall straw hat/ cover / bonnet that ends the top of the roof point6.5Buildingsugdẽ-daagankind of shrubflueggea virosa1.5.2Bush, shrubsugiúvwalk in an unusual pattern of movementBõangã kẽndame n sugda.The donkey is walking in an unusual pattern of walking movement.sulaadvsoft manner of bowing or squatting downsynpõanasulguù-únsmall container hanging in the air to keep tobacco dry5.5Containersuli 2úvform a bird's nest in vertical directionLiuulã sunda a tʋkã.The bird is making it's nest.sull-sullindivided by several groupsA Zã yeela bãmb tɩ b kɩt tɩ nebã zĩnd sull-sulli, neb pis-nu-nu.John told them, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”suri2úvput too many seeds in a hole while sowingSẽn zɩ-a bʋdb surda ki.The person who doesn't know how to sow well puts too many seeds in the sowing holes.susukuúnbird_sp1.6.1.2Birdsusutgaú-ánshrub_spdichtrostachys cinerea1.5.2Bush, shrubsusutrinkind of treedichrostachys glomerata1.5.1Treesutu2nkind of plantsetaria megaphylla1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesutu1nkind of grassloudetia togoensis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesuulliú-ìadjof which the length and width /breadth are equalPeen-suulli.Headscarf having the same length and width.sũbragãagaù-à-á-ánshrub_sp (fruits are not edible)synrambresugagardenia ternifolia1.5.2Bush, shrubsũbsiverb.itto break sth. at a joint, dis-articulate (many instances)antsũgi 1sũdungaù-ánplace overgrown by the grass called «aristida_sp)»synsũtu1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesũgi 2ùvplug up, patch pieces together, repair, mendA wʋka pɛɛl buud toor-toor n sũg n maan fuugu.He collected different pieces of cloth and patched them together to make a garment.sũgnug bilancoordination conjunctionsynyõgneg bilasũgnuguncoordinationsynyõgnego2sũm-kɩ-lallenkind of ground-nut having two nuts1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesũm-moogoù-ónBambara beans cooked with their hulls / husks5.2Foodsũmwaagaù-ánplant_sp with strong odoursynrũmrũmbirũngrũngihyptis spicigera1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesũtuúngrass_spsynsũdungasporobolus verticillata1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesũugaú-ànplant_sp climbing up1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesʋ-kitrkĩingansmall locust_sp1.6.1.7Insectsʋ-waorengonkind of big locust / grasshopper1.6.1.7Insectsʋg-zakanstraw mat used for construction of housesLal-wɛdg são sog-zaka.An incomplete brick wall is better than only a straw mat wall. (proverb)6.5Buildingsʋgdaagankind of thorny plantsynsʋgdendaaga1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesʋgdendaagaʋ́nkind of thorny plant of which the shepherds make flutessynsʋgdaaga1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesʋgdrenplant_spsynkatr-nanguricassia tora1.5.3Grass, herb, vinesʋgeʋ́vmove a long object in a hole forth and backwardsA sʋga bokã tɩ waafã yi.He made an object move back and forth in the hole so that the snake will come out.sʋgmevto put oneself into the centre, attribute importance to oneselfFo sʋgemda f meng wʋsgo.You give yourself a lot of importance.taare3à-éexpr.is said of rejoicing about the bad things happened to somebody elsetaare2 1áncommonality, common ground, similarityB zĩid-n-taarã yɩ-b-la noogo.Their cohabitation is good for them.tab-kaoore2ntobacco in form of a cigartab-rʋk-raoogonkind of plantsesbania pachycarpa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetab-tʋbrenkind of strong tobacco1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetabge2 2á-èactivate with the footA tabd a montɛɛrã n loogdẽ.He kicked his motorcycle with his leg and off he goes.tadaàadvtotal refusal to cooperateGomda ne-a t'a sĩnd tada n zĩẽ.Talk to him because he refuses completely to cooperate.tadb-tadbenpainful / hard / rough going, uncertain doubtful goingYɩɩ tadb-tadb bal la d tõog n taame.The going can be painful but we can arrive.tadseá-èvwalk slowly and with difficulty, walk with effort or painfullyNin-kẽemã tadsdame.The old man walks slowly and painfully.tagdoà-óadjthick (pl.)tak-sẽedonkind of planteuphorbia pulcherrima1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetalgeá-èvscrape a bit of sauce sticking at the inner side of a containerA yãk sag-võr n talg zẽedã n lob baagã.Holding a bit of t.z. he scrapes a bit of sauce and gives it to the dog.talle2 2àvhave done all the timetalle2 1àvhave had, have possessedA talla arzɛka, la mosã saame.He had riches, but now all is finished.tamaáadvcompletely extinct or closedBugmã kii tama.The fire is completely put out.tantabr boɛɛgankind of plantplumbago zeylanica1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetaoolendeào-énMoore dialect spoken in the western part (Koudougou area)4.3.1Regiontaoolengaào-é-ántaoolende (=Moore dialect) speaking persontare1 4àvbe fully doing something«Y tʋʋm maanda wãna?» «D tar-a la.»«How far are you with the work?» «We are busy doing it.»targãngangrass_sp that grows around housessynpargãngaeleusine indica1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetãa1àadvindicates an immovable and menacing lookYaa wãn tɩ f get-m tãa woto?Why do you look at me in such a menacing way?tãan-saoolgoá-ào-ónshrub_spbridelia micrantha1.5.2Bush, shrubtãase1verb.itto knock, bump, butt (many instances)tãase2ávto speak rudely to sb., to tell off in a rudely manner, to bully sb.tãmbeok bug-raoogonmushroom_sp with lengthy shape1.5.4Moss, fungus, algaetãmbeok yoorenkind of mushroom having a phallic shape1.5.4Moss, fungus, algaetãmbeoko 2á-ónkind of termites fed to chickstãmbɛg-biigaá-íntermite_sp1.6.1.7Insecttãmbre2á-énmoney piece of 1 francTãmba a nu la wakɩre.5 pieces equal 5 f CFA (the basic unit for counting money in Moore).syntãma6.8Moneytãmbre-kʋɩlgankind of treepericopsis laxiflora1.5.1Treetãng-buudunkind of plantsynsõm-buuduevolvulus alsinoides1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetãng-ra-koɛɛnganshrub_spsyntãng-rãmbrzũugagardenia sokotensis1.5.2Bush, shrubtãng-ra-zũngankind of treesyntɩ-koɛɛngaochna schweinfurthiana1.5.1Treetãng-rãmbrzũuganshrub_spsyntãng-ra-koɛɛngagardenia sokotensis1.5.2Bush, shrubtãnmeàvrun upwards along ofWɛdgã tãnmame n dʋ taangã.The liana plant grows upwards along the Shea tree.tãntãndeà-á-ènkind of string of beads carried at the waisttãoos-naab ko-yũudunkind of fruit_sp whose fruits contain a lot of waterurginea glaucescens1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetãsbilanbead of Muslim chaplettebg-põorenkind of plantalternanthera nodiflora ; indigofera macrocalyx1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetebreé-ènholder for big cooking potsteeboénholding by a supportteknkind of treetectona grandis1.5.1Treetere 3évwalk in a slow and painful mannertẽbneèvpress several times with your thumb and your index fingerA tẽbenda mangrã t'a lebg lom-lome.She presses several times on the mango till it becomes soft.tẽegankind of treephoenix dactyliferatẽem-tẽegankind of plantagropyron repens1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetẽemdeé-èvgrow, get taller (climbing plants)Bɛngã tẽemdame.The bean plant grows.syntẽ2tẽn-kʋdem-wẽndẽnat the time of the ancestors, at the beginning of human societytẽn-peelemè-énmystical representation of the earthTẽn-peelem gomd ka soond ye.Don't hide questions concerning the whole community. (Proverb, meaning: Being transparent is necessary for a good governance)tẽng-kʋɩ-tẽn-kʋɩnkind of plantportulaca quadrifida ; portulaca meridiana1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetẽng-n-dõondeè-ó-énbird_spsyntẽngendẽoolle1.6.1.2Birdtẽng-n-libdriè-í-íninsect_sp likening a spider, living undergroundsyntẽngen-limdi1.6.1.7Insecttẽng-n-vɩrensmall snake_sp1.6.1.3Reptiletẽngen-dõaagankind of plantsynko-rõaagacassia mimosoides1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetẽngen-gargankind of plantphyllanthus niruri1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetẽngen-kẽsgankind of plantmollugo nudicaulis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetẽngen-limdininsect_sp likening a spider, living undergroundsyntẽng-n-libdri1.6.1.7Insecttẽngen-pusgankind of plantnelsonia canescens1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetẽngen-voogrenkind of plantpolygala arenaria1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetẽngendẽoollenkind of birdsyntẽng-n-dõonde1.6.1.2BirdTẽnkʋdgon.properTenkodogo4.3.1.2Citytẽsentẽrgangrass_spsyntẽtemtẽega1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetẽtemtẽegaé-é-ángrass_spsyntẽsentẽrga1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetidga2nfish_spschilbe mystus1.6.1.5Fishtig-raagaì-á-ánfestival market, special market eventtiimdivfall and still catching to get on your feetA yɩkame n tiimd tip.He jumped on high and got down on his feet.tiisi1 2í-ìvthrow in the air and get back on his feetReeg biigã n tiis tɩ rẽ, a gũsda tao-tao.Throw the child in the air and get him back on his feet, thus he will fall asleep quickly.titikanbig tree_sp1.5.1Treetiuudgu 2ìu-ú-ùncage made of wattle work for chickssynkompidgutĩngi 3í-ìvbe plenty and hit / splash against the shoreBulgã sẽn wũug tɛka, koomã tĩngda woto.When the river is full, the water splashes against the shore.tɩ-gẽnengẽegankind of beetle that eats the bark around trees1.6.1.7Insecttɩ-koɛɛngantree_spsyntãng-ra-zũngaochna schweinfurthiana ; gardenia sokotensis1.5.1Treetɩ-lilsaɩ̀-í-ánlocust_sp hiding behind of a tree1.6.1.7Insecttɩ-lullinnest of a kind of mud-wasptɩ-soodemɩ̀-ò-énliquid medicament (in which one has to take a bath)tɩton.plmedicines, fetishestɩdgaɩ́nfish_spschilbe mystus1.6.1.5Fishtɩ-sʋʋdonkind of disease2.3.2Diseaseto2 3òvhit intensely, flowing freelySaagã too tõnd woto n ta yiri.The rain hit us intensely till we got home.toaaóaadvfixedlyA geta maam toaa.He is looking at me fixedly.toaadaóanperson that poundsToann.properTougan4.3.1.2Citytoantoanganlong queue of lined up objects one next to the othertok-vugriò-ínshrub_sp (thorny)maytenus senegalensis / gymnosporia senegalensis1.5.2Bush, shrubtolme 2òvhand down, convey, forward by passing through inter-stationsMam sẽn taas foomã, fo me mao n tolem tɩ ta.When I got it to you, you too forward it to somebody else.tomaato tɩɩgantomato plantsolanum lycopersicum5.2Food1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetooboónpoundingtooge3òvsow on a line used to show the limit of a fieldA leba toaagã zug n toog bɩd-dulga.She stands on the border of the field and sows a line of sorrel.toom1nbeing bittersyntoolem1toseòvtell somebody off in an angry mannerA tosa a yam.He poured out his anger.tõmmaainterjanswer of a woman when she is being called, yes here I am«Poko!» Tõmmaa!«Poko!» «Yes, here I am.»tõog karen-saambanteacher of the lawtug-tabankind of plantapocynaceae1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetuglgi2ú-ìvlead a container to the lips to drink or to make drinkTuglg bãadã koomã t'a yũ.Lead the water cup to the lips of the sick person so that he can drink.tuki3 1ùvcut down the plants to clear a roadB kẽe weoogã n tuk so-paalle.They cut the some plants in the bushland to make a new road.tulubrinfish_spmormyrus rume1.6.1.5Fishtuubi 2ú-ìvswear to not start againA tuubame t'a kõn le maan ye.He swore that he won't begin again to do it.tuubu2ú-ùnharvest (of tubers and ground-nut)6.2Agriculturetũma pʋ-wukankind of planttũmapʋwukanplant_spsynyar-yãamdewaltheria americana ou indica1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetʋb-tagankind of plantcaralluma dalzielii1.5.3Grass, herb, vinetʋbga3nkind of mousegerboise jaculus1.6.1.1Mammaltʋʋl-nifunclimax of the heattʋʋlle2ʋ́-éndouble of a person that shows itself towards the death of that persontʋʋm-tʋʋmdeinterjCongratulations for your good work. (My sympathy for your work).Y tʋʋm-tʋʋmde.tʋʋmd-tʋʋmdeʋ́interjgreeting towards somebody who is working«Ne y tʋʋm-tʋʋmde!» «Naaba!»« Wish you a successful work!» «Thank you!»vaakankapok treesynvaookabombax costatum1.5.1Treevaeegevexcavate, uncover (single instance)vaoogeávdraw large quantityA vaooga rãamã.She draw a large quantity of beer.vara 2àadvin large quantity and diversityRũnda tʋʋma yẽ yaa vara.Today there is a lot of different work to do.vãbdoánlarge sum of money, big fortune (amusing expression)Ka ligd ye, yaa vãbdo!It's not money, it's a fortune!vẽ 4évwait, do after the eventA vẽeme tɩ pagã loog t'a yõdg n pãb a biigã.He waited till the woman went away and then he hit her child.vẽeéadvnoise from an insect's wingsBõn-yo-yɩgdr n wa n yɩ a tʋbrẽ wã vẽe, t'a kʋ-a.An insect made a loud noise at his ear, he then just killed it.vẽg bal moogovfarm, select the weed and shake them to let the earth fall to the groundvẽlge 1vto light up, illuminate, appear, clarifysynvẽnege 1vẽmmadvpenetrating deeplykãnenkãag dũm-a la wẽmm.A wasp sting him horribly.vẽpèadvindicates a thoughtful lookA gesda vẽp.He looks with a thoughtful gaze.vidbankind of plantsynkoadbastylochiton hypogaeus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinevidbrií-ínedible tuber_spstylochiton hypogaeus5.2Foodvisindunrubbish heap caused by rainwatervɩɩdoɩ̀-óadjempty (pl.)vɩlemde1vturn over, sway / jiggling once in the airA rɩka kugrã n vɩlemd t'a lʋɩ tẽnga.He jiggled the stone in the air but it fell on the ground.vɩlga-vɩlgaɩ́vwalking waggling the bottom / buttockKurkurã kẽnda vɩlga-vɩlga.The pig walks wiggling his buttock.voog-fiungunpetal of kapok tree flowersynvoog-fulli1.5.5Parts of a plantvoog-fulliónpetal of kapok tree floursynvoog-fiungu1.5.3Grass, herb, vinevõabendevput the face towards the groundsynvõgnewõge3voog-puudunflowers of the kapok treesynvoaagavõgneòvput the face towards the groundA võgname n kud kãntɩɩs n pʋʋs naaba.He got down face on the ground to greet the chief.synvõabendevuudriú-íadjdraggedNao-vuudri.Dragged leg.vũpùadvtogether, all at once, in large numbersNebã kaooga vũp n wat raagẽ wã.The people come suddenly in large numbers to the market place.vʋlgankind of treesynnin-yilingastereospermum kunthianum1.5.1Treevʋʋs-tula 1vmake to loose ones breath, cause to be puffedsyntulg vʋʋsemwa4àadvnoise of a chock between two flat shapes (e.g. give a slap in the face)A ning-a-la pɛk wa!He smacked him «bum» !synpa'waa1áinterjused to get or keep the attention of Mik waa, mam ka nong woto ye!You have to know that, I don't like this!waafo2ánkind of skin disease2.3.2Diseasewaaga1nmusical instrument, castanetsWẽnd n tõe tɩ wãoor wẽ waaga.It is God who can make a leper to play castanets. (Proverb: we must believe in God, believe in his mysteries, because as we say: God does not abandon his creature)4.2Musical instrumentwadre1nswollen lymph nodes at groinsynpuuga2.3.2Diseasewag-sablganliana_spopilia celtidifolia1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewag-salgankind of treeopilia celtidifolia1.5.1Treewagl-waglkind of noiseKa mi wagl-wagl yet t'a mi tɩ yaa kuga.The person who doesn't know what causes the noise, will simply say that he knows that it is the stones who make that noise.wagsolgoá-ó-ònplant_sp used to cure feveropilia celtidifolia1.5.2Bush, shrubwakɩre 2à-ɩ́-ènunit for counting moneyWakɩr a tã (3 x 5 = 15 f CFA).Three units of money are 15 francs CFA (3 x 5 F CFA).wal-bĩisimnkind of planteuphorbia polychroma ; euphorbia hirta ; euphorbia balsamifera1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewal-tʋkonplant_spchrysantellum americanum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewalem-walme2áadvburn producing big flamesBugmã rɩta walem-walme.The fire is burning producing big flameswall bĩis-naarenplant_spsynwall bĩisimeuphorbia convolvuloides et hirta1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewall bĩisimnplant_sp whose sap is white like milksynkul-waoongowall bĩis-naareeuphorbia convolvuloides et hirta1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewallaasɩà-á-ɩ̀interjexpression of surprise, indignationWallaasɩ! Gũus-f menga.What! Be careful for yourself.wam-bendreà-é-ènbig calabash that can be used to make a drumwam-bɛndanupside down calabash in water container for music4.2Musical instrumentwam-kʋdrenold calabashWam-kʋdr n kor wam-paalle. Wam-zaok n kor wam-sõngo.The old calabash takes care of the new calabash. Proverbsynwam-zaoko5.5Containerwamd-tɩɩgancalabash treecrescentia cujete1.5.1Treewamde1ánplant_spsynkãande 1tũngulagenaria siceraria ou cucurbita1.5.2Bush, shrubwandaà-ánname of a circumcised personwanga1nleather basket (for donkeys)synwaka1Waogdgon.properOuagadougou (capital of Burkina Faso)4.3.1.2Citywaogʋàonvastly inflated price in comparison to the value of the goodswaooàointerjexpression of surprise and admirationwar-pag-bendankind of planttrianthema portulacastrum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewar-ware 1àadvgo rapidly in all directionssyntʋʋll-tʋʋlletʋʋll-tʋʋlleware2à-éngame_sp, board gamewarga2nboard of wood into which one makes the holes for the ware gamewarpusià-únsmall pimples that appear after shavingsynãbrenutuliwatavcome, bring, to causeSõs n kaoos wata ne kot-wẽbsgo.Chatting for a long time can bring unpleasant surprises. (proverb)Wayugyãn.properOuahigouya4.3.1.2Citywayyáinterjexpression aiming to dissuade, look out, mind outWayy, gũus f menga!Look out, be on your guard!wãa2advperplex, helpless, stumped, puzzledsynyoaa3wãabo2áncuttingwãagre1á-ènbreaking a thingwãagre2à-éncutting a thingwãam-sabgankind of treelannea velutina1.5.1Treewãam-tabrenkind of plantsynkinkirs tabrenicotiana rustica1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewãamb-kiparenkind of plantsynsankonehoslundia opposita1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewãambdarʋnankind of treesyngõ-payãndgaacacia senegal et acacia mellifera1.5.1Treewãb-n-bãngmanshrub_spjatropha curcas1.5.2Bush, shrubwãeege2áe-èvannounce news not very gently and too quicklyTõnd yɛsame t'a wa ta n wãeeg kibarã.We were standing when he came to announce the news.wãeege1áe-èvdry completely, finish dryingA wãeega zĩmã n wʋk n bĩngi.He finished to dry the fish and puts them away.wãn tointer.how much costs one unitsynwãn-wãna 16.8Moneywãn-bĩn-bãng-mankind of plantjatropha curcas1.5.2Bush, shrubwãnakamà-á-ánabsence of protection or breathing space (relentlessly)B sẽn yɩ wagdrã zã' wã, wãnakam ke ye, yaa pãbr bala.When they got the thieves, there was no protection, the beat them relentlessly.wãn-bĩn-bãnge-daagankind of plantjatropha gossypifolia1.5.2Bush, shrubwãndaà-ádetthat, like thatYaa rẽ la wãnda.It's this like that.synwã2wotowãoone1vtake a bit her and therewãoonemào-énbeing leprous2.3.2Diseasewãoongo2ào-óadjwithout young child (speaking of a woman)A lebga pʋg-wãoongo.She became a woman without having young children.wãsembaà-è-ánkind of leprosy that is very achingsynwãsengo2.3.2Diseasewãsengonkind of leprosy that is very achingsynwãsemba2.3.2Diseasewãsge2àvtake a short-cut crossing a fieldA sẽn wa n yikã, a kell n wãsgame n tut raagã sẽne.When he got up, he went on his way crossing a field and going towards the market place.we-kãoongongrey-breasted Guinea fowlnumida meleagris1.6.1.2Birdwed-bɩndenkind of traditional dancesynwẽnegawed-laagaè-ándecoration, copper adornment for horse that one places on one side of the saddle6.3Animal husbandrywed-menganreal horse (in opposition to bike)synwed-kõbdowed-moaagaweefo 1wed-neegaè-énleather plate on the head of a horse6.3Animal husbandrywed-pellenwhite horsesynka-zom1.6.1.1Mammal6.3Animal husbandrywed-saalgonkind of treeopilia celtidifolia1.5.1Treewed-wĩiriè-í-ìngrass-snake_sp with colourful skinpsammophis eleganswed-zʋʋreè-ʋ́nkind of white millet / sorghum5.2Foodwedg-m-yẽndeè-é-ènplant_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewedgẽ-ma-yẽnankind of planttephrosia purpurea1.5.3Grass, herb, vineweegéauxas long as, let's hopeA weeg n na wa yiri.As long as he comes home.synfefeegyeegweendenunoccupied spacesynvɩʋʋgo 1welbre2nparasitic plant, mistletoetapinanthus bangwensis ; tapinanthus dodoneifolius1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewelebrenplant_sptapinanthus bangwensis1.5.3Grass, herb, vineweo-tuudunwooded savannahsyntẽn-tuuguwe-kẽega1.2Landweoogo ro-yaagankind of lizardagama boueti1.6.1.3Reptilewerbreénupper part of the male maize flowerkamaan-werbre. kamaan-samui.Maize flower.1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewẽdgeèvpush ruthlessly with the elbows to get throughNebã pidame t'a baas n wẽdgdẽ n dat n ta taoore.There was a crowd of people but he pushed ruthlessly with the elbows to get to the front.wẽeadvcry of toadPoanda yɩ wẽe.Toads cry «quack».wẽemaéadjeaten without sauceSag-wẽema.Porridge eaten without sauce.syngaare2wẽgdonkind of planthibiscus sabdariffa1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewẽkantree_spsynnoeekanoeekapterocarpus erinaceus1.5.2Bush, shrubwẽn-kɩɩngantime when the sun is low in the eveningsynwẽn-zẽoogo1.1Skywẽn-lebendenkind of plantcrotalaria naragutensis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewẽn-nelgonindelible clack spot on the skin, birthmarksynwẽnd bobellewẽn-zẽoogontime when the sun is low in the eveningsynwẽn-kɩɩnga1.1Skywẽnegaénkind of traditional dancesynwed-bɩndewẽnemde 2ẽ̀vturn (taste), go badRãamã wẽnemdame, a noorã ka wẽnd pĩndã ye.The taste of the beer has turned, it's not like before.wẽnengaéadjcrooked, distorted, bent, curved, turned to the sidewẽpèadvgrasp suddenly and/or stronglyB soosame n ta n yɩ wagdrã wẽp.They acted in hiding and suddenly they grasped the thief.wɛdantree fruit_spsaba senegalensis5.2Foodwɛdga1 2ɛ́-ànfruit of this plant5.2Foodwɛdga1 1ɛ́-ànliana_spsaba senegalensis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewɛɛlẽɛ́numnine times /units agoYʋʋm-wɛɛlẽ.Nine years ago.wɛɛndgaɛ́-àntool serving to undo the hair braid6.7Toolwɛgdanflowers of a kind of sorrelwɛslaɛ́nflour balls cooked with steam5.2Foodwidg-widgivto burnsynwidi2widgri 2í-ínkindling a light /firewidgri 1í-ínwashing the facewilgdgaì-àndemonstrative pronounAd yaa mam paga.This one is my wife.wili2ívbe in imbalance because one side is too heavyZɩɩbã winda poorẽ.The load is imbalanced towards the back.synzuli3wilinwiigaì-ánshrub_spsyngarenwiigaguiera senegalensis1.5.2Bush, shrubwilpenduugunplant_sppsorospermum guineense1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewisãoorenplant_splippia multiflora, lippia adoensis, chevalieri1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewĩn-kaooreí-áo-énmoment when the sun begins to descentwɩɩɩ́advreddish firelight, faint light, glintBõe bugum la sẽn tond wɩɩ wã?What kind of reddish light is visible over there?wɩɩ-wɩɩɩ́advthat sheds light here and thereÃndã n zãad bugum n tar wɩɩ-wɩɩ wã?Who holds the lamp and sheds light here and there?wɩɩreɩ́nkind of dance when the masks are coming outwɩla1ɩ́advstanding alone, well-balancedYaas a wɩla n kaoos-kaoose.Leave him standing alone for a moment.synkawɩlakɩlawɩlawɩlmansecret language of the masksMi tiir n wʋmd / gomd wɩlma.If you are aware of a situation, you can understand things unsaid. (Proverb)wɩrseɩ̀veat the leaves completely but sparing the nervesZũnzũyã wɩrsa tɩɩgã vãad zãnga.The caterpillars have eaten all the leaves of the plant except the nerves.wɩsge2ɩ̀vto get going, do energetically, produce the required effortWɩsg f meng n tʋm n baase.Produce the required effort to finish the work.wob-sãndenkind of lianatinospora bakis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewob-sẽonegonclimbing plant_sp without leavessynwob-zãresarcostemma viminale1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewob-sɛgankind of plantfucus sur forssk1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewob-yaadenkind of plantcissus quadrangularis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewob-yãadonkind of lianacissus populnea1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewob-yãoogonclimbing plant_spcissus quadrangularis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewob-zãrenliana_spsynwob-sẽonegosarcostemma viminale1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewobg-beren-daagankind of plantabutilon pannosum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewobg-bɛrengankind of plantabutilon grandifolium1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewobge2 1vtake away what sticks using your handWobg f nugã tãndo.Take off the mud clump that sticks at your hand.wogle2òvclose (not completely), push back (a door)Wogl roogã noor tɩ yaa pemsem.Push the door because there is an air stream.synpage1wokomsɛɛreó-ó-èngovernment representative, senior civil servant, government officialsynkũmandaoogo4.3Government6.1Workerwolfoónfrom the Wolof ethnic group (in Senegal)4.3.1.4CommunitywolfrenWolof language (Senegal)wolge1òvcarefully take away some of what is swimming on top of a liquidWolg kaamã sẽn be zugẽ wã.Take away the fat that is on top (of a liquid)synzolgewom-ligdinkind of plantpolycarpaea linearifolia1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewooge 2òvtake away some while it is still cooking in the potKoamb woogda sũmã sẽn dʋglã n wãbe.The children take some Bambara beans while they are still cooking and they eat them.wõo2advimitation of buzzing / humming of a flyZõosã le yaa wõo n kẽed doogẽ wã.The flies are buzzing as they enter the room.wõo1óadvindicating a cry of painBiig sã n yɩ wõo, d n na n yãa ligd yɛ n da tɩɩm?When the child cries of pain «ah», where shall we get the money to buy medicine?wõonegonkind of plantstriga hermonthica1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewõose2verb.itto extract sth. pull sth. / self out (many instances),wõremde2vcompel sb. subdue, subjugate, subject, force to obeywõsge1òvto make lye, put ashes to filter in order to get potash, filter hot water over potash to make lye /spice waterA baoo toak n wõsg zẽem.She puts ashes in a filter to get potash.wɩsge1 4ɩ̀vget to an adequate level of performanceBiigã goam wɩsgame masã.The child has now attained an adequate level of speech performance.wugaùadvnoise of a violent crash / shockMobillã yõsgame n tɩ wẽ a to wuga.The car overtook an crashed into another one «bum».wupùadvnoise of crash to the groundBiigã lakame n lʋɩ wup.the child knocked into something an fell to the ground «bum».synpipwur-wuriùadvnoise of rumbling thunderSaagã kũmda wur-wuri.The storm rumbles «drum».wusaùadvindicating a sudden and energetic coming outsideB wisa kɩɩgã t'a wẽ wusa n yi.they smoked out the squirrel in its hole and it came out suddenly and energetically.synfusspursswusdunkind of plantcyperus articulatus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewʋgdgaʋ́-ángrammatical element9Grammarwʋgseverb.itgather several things or several timeswʋkemdeʋ́nclimbing plant_spportulaca meridiana1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewʋkmankind of plantportulaca meridiana1.5.3Grass, herb, vinewʋmboʋ́nhearing, understanding-yvimperative plural particleDa tags-y woto ye. Wa-yã!Don't think that. Come!ya-bãkaà-ánbig hole at the surface of the tombyaa2àinterjparticle used to maintain the attention of the interlocutor, «right»M yeelame yaa, tɩ f sã n tʋm n sa yaa, bɩ f wa ka.I said «right», that when you finish the work «right», you have to come here.yaadreá-énYaadre language, Moore dialectyaa3advindicates yawning, largely open (mouth)A zĩi noor yaa.Il est assis la bouche bâillant.yaagre1á-éntaking aside, putting away / aside, opening upyaagre2à-éntaking something out of a liquidyaalgo 3à-ónbecoming a poor personyaam-sabgankind of plantoldenlandia corymbosa1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyaams-yaamseinterjkind of greeting (bereavement)yaase2vtake away from a liquidsynya4yadbreàadjvery wide (speaking of mouth)No-yadbre.Wide mouth.yaẽvwould be, wereRao-kãngã sã n dag n yaẽ Wẽnnaam no-rɛɛsa, b rag n na bãngẽ pag ning sẽn sɩɩsd bãmbã sẽn ya ned ninga: yel-wẽn-maand bala.» If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner.yagen-taaganperson having the same grandparentsyalgen-sablganfish_sphyperopisus bebe1.6.1.5Fishyalgenfoánfish_spsynka-nooremormyre / hyperopisus bebe1.6.1.5Fishyalme3á-èvlive a miserable life, being miserableyam-sãbsenkind of plantkohautia senegalensis1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyams-nifunhole caused by a thorn in the foot2.3.2Diseaseyandemnkind of plantandropogon canaliculatus1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyange2á-èvget close to cooked enough, almost cooked enoughYaookon.properYako4.3.1.2Cityyar-yãamdenplant_spsyntũmapʋwukawaltheria americana ou indica1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyargaá-ànfraction of Mossi people of a Mande origin.4.3.1.4Communityyã-sagbonlarge intestinesynyã-raoogoyãadeávwalk having the legs far apartB kẽes-a-la bãong t'a kẽnd n yãatẽ.They circumcised him and he now walks having the legs apart.yãadem-bilanchild suffering from malnutrition due to stopping breastfeeding too soon and too abruptly2.3.2Diseaseyãaga2á-ànsmall mat used to catch fish6.7Toolyãanem1nmalnutrition due to a sudden weaning in case of new pregnancy2.3.2Diseaseyãbgaà-ánornamental belt of «warba» dancer5.4Adornmentyãda-yãdaàadvmanner of walking (like a duck)A kẽnda yãda-yãda.He walks like a duck.synpãa-pãayãgnem-yãgnemàadvwalking in a rushF yãgnem-yãgenmã f rɛbda yɛ?Where are you going walking so quickly?yãgsanvomiting, vomitsynwʋbdoyãkem-yãkemadvnoise of chewing / crunchingA wãbda zomã yãkem-yãkem.He chews the flour with a noise of chewing.yãm-lorgonkind of fig treeficus platyphylla1.5.1Treeyãmaadvcompletely newsynyoamayãnd-tɩɩgantree_spsynbale-sãoogokʋmbrsakacassia sieberiana1.5.1Treeyãnde3ánskin disease that causes clear blotchessynyẽndre2.3.2Diseaseyãndmeàvwalk with splaying legsA kẽnd n yãndemda.He walks splaying his legs.yãnglgaà-ə́-àadjhigh on its feet and skeleton-likeBʋʋgã yaa yãnglga.The goat is tall and thin.synzʋnglgoyãnme 2á-èvmove by draggingA nao wã kaoome t'a gãe n yãnemdẽ.His foot is broken and he is lying down and moving by dragging his body.yão2áondish with millet flour and leaves (steamed)synkʋɩlʋkʋɩlʋ5.2Foodyão-wʋʋgaáo-ʋ́-àngirl or woman having a flat chest, without much breast volumeyãoogo2 2áo-ònwoman's breastsye yaaé-àinterjlisten, your attention pleaseYe yaa, m ba biisi ...Listen, my brothers ...yee4éadvinitiation noise of water that starts to boilKoomã sã n yɩ yee bɩ f fũk n ning yamsem.When the water starts to boil, you have to add salt to it.yee3éinterjused to fill in in songs between bits of sentences«Nin-kẽembã waar yaa yee ... »«The old people are really ooh ....»yee1éadvparticle stressing / emphasizing somethingBas maam yee!Leave me OK!9Grammaryee2éinterj«Heh» said loudly to get people's attention«Yee, kelg-y-yã!»«Heh, listen well!»yeelgoènsaying, speaking, tellingsynyelsemyelgre2è-énwearing clothesyelllèadvmoving of a crowd towardsA boola noosã tɩ b ya yelll n wat n na n dɩ ki wã.He called the chicken and they come in crowds to eat the millet.yemb-sãndenkind of plantblepharis linariifolia1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyengankind of treecombretum molle1.5.1Treeyeoogoèonkind of tuber of water lilyyer-bãngaè-ánring for fixing the hoes on the handleyerb-kongoè-ónhollow / cavity between neck and collar-bone2.1Bodyyes-yeseèadvspeaking no matter howFo gomda yes-yese.You speak no matter how.synbes-beseyesgeèvbreak an obstacle of joining two things togetherA tuume n yesge.He dug and removed the obstacle.yẽ6advyes butA waame yẽ ...He came, yes, but ...yẽbga2é-ànkind of disease resulting from neck ganglion inflammation2.3.2Diseaseyẽbse1è-ènparotitis, kind of disease2.3.2Diseaseyẽde2èvto happen after and in absence ofYãmb yẽd n maana bõe mam loogrã poore?What did you do after I had left?synyõde2 1yẽde3èauxdo in order toyẽege1 2èvtake away from the bottom of a liquidA yũu koom n yẽeg zom.yẽege4 1évimmobilize somebody by being on top of himyẽese2é-èvwanting to get somebody else to do the workB sẽn ya b yiibã, b yẽesda taab ne tʋʋma.Since there are two of them, each one wants the other do the work.yẽesmeèvto put on each other the responsibility to do a taskYeelame tɩ b tɩ rɩk laag n wa tɩ b yẽesemd taaba.They were told to get the dish, but each one tells the other one to do the job.yẽndrenskin disease that causes clear blotchessynyãnde32.3.2Diseaseyẽnẽèdetdeterminant pronoun focusing on the previous pronounFo yẽnẽ n bao goamã n kõ maam.It's you yourself who tries to speak against me.yẽnnn2advspread in large numbersGũurã sãeegda yẽnnn ne roogã.The ants scatter in large numbers in the house.yẽreévmove around dragging one's buttockBiigã tõdga kẽnd n zĩ n yẽrdaThe child refuses to walk and moves dragging his buttock on the ground.yẽrge2vmove forward sitting on your buttockyɛmaɛ́-àn.plhippopotamus (pl.)1.6.1.1Mammalyɛsevbe there standingyɛtg pʋdboninfinitive (form)synkãre1yɛtg yʋ-peelleyɛyaɛ̀-án.pljawsyi beexpr.go away from theresynbao zĩigalooge 1yibrií-ìnkind of wild fruit used to make poisonyibrugunkind of shrubsynpargandeceltis integrifolia1.5.2Bush, shrubyiibu1 2ì-únumten Francs CFAyiiduì-úadjeyes almost closedNin-yiidu.Eyes almost closed.yiifuntermite_spsynyaafo11.6.1.7Insectyiigankind of treelonchocarpus laxiflorus1.5.1Treeyir pagaí-à-ánsecond wife who is a relative of the first oneyĩgr-pẽrenfish_spsynpẽtresarotherodon galilaeus1.6.1.5Fishyĩibuí-ùneating into, gnawingyĩigrií-ínbiting intoyĩin-bilanGuinea worm microbe2.3.2Diseaseyĩisiverb.itbite several timesyĩlgankind of treemitragyna inermis1.5.1Treeyĩlgivsprain, dislocate, revive a woundA lʋɩɩme t'a kargã yĩlgi.He fell and his leg is dislocated.synrãmbe1 1yĩngi2yĩn-zabrengeneral uneasiness, unease (not being in good health)synpa-keemyĩn-pa-noom2.3.2Diseaseyĩnyõaaganone of the original people groups of Burkina Faso now integrated into the Mossi people4.3.1.4Communityyĩudguìu-únaccident, thing happened of which one is the cause without having had the intentionMam lobga baagã, sẽn yõsg n ta foomã yaa yĩudgu.I threw a stone at the dog, that it hit you is an accident.synyõsgre 1yɩ-yvbeDa yɩ-y wa bãmb ye.Do not be like them.yɩgboɩ́-ònflyingyɩɩgreɩ́-énbecoming more thanyɩɩlgoɩ́-ónsingingyɩlemvgo beyond a multiple of 10, overshoot a large numbersynzage2yɩlemdemadjunique, one single time, oncesynvũka2yɩlgaɩ́-àntree_spmitragyna inermis1.5.1Treeyɩʋʋgevhold with pincers, pliers, tongssynyɩɩge2 1yoabga1ónshrub_spstrophantus sarmentosus1.5.2Bush, shrubyoabga2ónproduct used to detach hair of animal skinyoadga 2ónplant_spborreria hebecarpayoadga 1ónplant_spmitracarpus scaber1.5.2Bush, shrubyoala 2advabsence of difficulties (contrary to what one expected)Yellã kell n yɩɩ yoala woto, tɩ ned fãa paam a menga.The problem remained without difficulties, everybody is satisfied.yoalgaòa-ánshrub_spgrewia mollis ; grewia bicolor1.5.2Bush, shrubyod-miuugunkind of plantspermacoce chaetocephala1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyod-pɛɛlga1nkind of plantmitracarpus villosus ; mitracarpus scaber1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyod-pɛɛlga2nkind of plantspermacoce verticillata ; mitracarpus scaber1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyod-raagankind of plantspermacoce stachydea1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyod-sablenkind of plantpandiaka angustifolia1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyodre1nkind of plantspermacoce chaetocephala1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyodre2ónbuilding nodes1.5.5Parts of a plantyoense tabendgonkind of plantpupalia lappacea1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyoglembendendish with rich food elements, fat food5.2Foodyoglmeóvput a lot of butter or oil in foodA nong n yoglemda a bɛngã kaam n dɩtẽ.She likes to put a lot of oil in the beans.yol-yoleòadvfree from difficulty, from unevenness, bumpiness, from resistance, not hurting any more«Bãadã gãase?» « Masã yol-yol beeme.»«How is the sick person doing?» «Now he is without difficulties.»yolg-yolgeó-ó-èadvnoise of quickly and successively falling dropsA ninga bisã toakẽ wã tɩ tar yolg-yolge.She put the residue of beer into a filter and now it drops continually «tock tock».yolgankind of shrubgrewia bicolor ou grewia mollis1.5.2Bush, shrubyomboónproduct used to blacken hairyommóadvcompletely greenA fuugã yaa kẽeg yomm.His garment is completely green.8.1Colouryomse2ó-èvperform movements in dancingA yomsdame.She is doing movements of dancing.yonge1òvsplay the arms in the shape of an arcA yonga a kangã n nagdẽ.She splays her arms and seeks to be admired.yongr-zʋʋrenkind of plantcyathula prostrata1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyoob soaba1 1ó-ònterm with which the male children address the wife of their uncle on mother's side and vice-versayoobe2verb.ittake away the upper coat / layerKo-tʋʋlgã yobg a nugã ne a kargã.The hot water took away the outer layer of his skin at his hand and his leg.yoobe1 2ò-énumthirty francs CFAyood-yoodoadvback and forwardsynyaal-yaaleyõsd-yõsdoyooleòvput a lot of oilA yoola bɛngã kaam.she put a lot of oil into the beans.yoondeónkind of little frog inflating when one touches it1.6.1.4Amphibianyopopoeadvby groups of seven, seven units eachyorboó-òngood food, snack, nosh, grubyore2òvto have a lot of good food to eatBeoog sẽn ya zakã soab kibsã, tõnd na n yorame.Tomorrow at the head of the family's celebration we will have a lot of good food to eat.yõaadaóa-ànperson who burns somethingyõdge1ṍ-èauxafterwards (after someone had left)A yõdg n gũsame.She slept afterwards (when X had gone).yõens-tabdonplant_spsynyõng-tabdopupalia lappacea1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyõestabdonplant_sppupalia lappacea1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyõgboó-òncatching several thingsyõgnego1ó-é-ónlighting fire, setting on fire, burning somethingyõgreónkind of small insects that attack the calabashes1.6.1.7Insectyõmmòadvin large numbersB kãaga taab yõmm.They gathered in large numbers.yõn-yõneòadvin a supple manner and without making noiseYũugã solsda yõn-yõn n dat n yõk yõngrã.The cat walks in a hiding and noiseless manner to catch the mouse.yõneòvwalk with suppleness / ability almost without touching the groundYaa ãndã n yõnd wa yũug n watẽ wã?Who is coming here walking softly like a cat?yõng-tabdoò-ánkind of grass that sticks at the feetsynyõens-tabdo1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyõnyõogoò-ò-óngeographical area where the «Noynyose people» liveyõoboó-ònburningyõogreó-énburning one thingyõreòvheavy steps because carrying a very heavy loadA tʋka yolg n yõrdẽ.She carries a heavy sack and walks with heavy steps.yõsge 3ó-èvdo a mistake without intentionMam tʋmame tɩ yõsge. Maan-y-m sugri.I did a mistake in working. Pleas forgive me.yubsi1ú-ìvtake it easy and thus not be suspiciousFo sã n yubs n kẽng fãa, a na n pogl-f lame.If you take it easy and go in spite of it, he might hurt you.synreeme 1yuli-yũ-raagankind of plantocimum americanum1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyulun-yũugankind of plantocimum basilicum1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyuug nao-kidrinkind of plant similar to a cat's clawyuumi 2ùvswing around a string that one hold in the handyuusgungleaningsynyiisgu1yũ-zɩɩmnbelly button disease2.3.2Diseaseyũnugriú-ú-ínmaking to drinkyũri-segankind of treeprosopis africana1.5.1Treeyũug-nakdankind of plantlepidagathis anobrya1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyũugnakidanplant_splepidagathis anobrya1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyũusivtake out some porridge with a ladle and put it into a container / dish, to serve, dole out t.z. dollop out t.z.Yũus-y sagbã tãndã laasẽ.Take out porridge portions and put them into plates.yʋbeʋ́veat the sauce alone without the porridge that goes with it, to drink soup without stapleA yʋba zẽedã n bas sagbã.He ate the sauce and left the porridge.antga2wẽeme2synfʋreyʋbrgaadvcompletely wet in one's clothesSaagã paam-a-la raagã sor n nag t'a ya yʋbrga.The rain got him on the market way and he is now completely wet in his clothes.synmabrgamoagayʋg-yʋge2advhaving a watering mouthA sẽn yã nemdã, a noorã tara yʋg-yʋge.When he sees the meat, he has a watering mouth.yʋnaokidanplant_splepidagathis anobrya1.5.3Grass, herb, vineyʋʋm-yɩtanin two yearssynvẽ-rayɩtayʋʋr ne yalẽng sɩgrenagreement between noun and adjectiveyʋʋr tũudungaʋ́ -ù-ándeterminer (my, your etc.)Mam ma.My mother.9Grammarzaabre2nstick / cane of the circumcised peopleBãnkoang fãa zãada a zaabre.Each circumcised person holds his cane.zab-pẽrsaà-é-ànperson who incites people to fightingsynzab-rʋʋsazab-tẽesazab-rʋʋsaperson who incites people to fightingsynzab-pẽrsazab-taasaà-à-ánperson who looks for quarrellingBi-kãngã yaa zab-taasa.this child is a person who looks for fighting with others.zab-tẽesanperson who incites people to fightingsynzab-pẽrsazabɩ1à-ɩ́nreddish fur, foxy red fur (donkey)Bõn-zabɩ.Foxy red donkey.zabɩ2áncouscous dish with beans5.2Foodzabɩ3áadvloud and sudden callA zĩime n wa wʋm b sẽn bool-a zabɩ.He was sitting when he heard that they call him suddenly.zag-zage1advwith a loud and sharp voiceF boonda a yʋʋrã neb sʋk zag-zag woto tɩ bõe?Why do you call his name among the crowd in such a loud and sharp manner?zag-zage2advstrongly shaking or shudderingÃnda n miim tɩɩgã zag-zag woto?Who shook the tree so strongly?zaga1advthe four legs in the airA lʋɩɩme n gãand zaga.He fell and had his four legs in the air.zagse2à-éninner courtyards, compounds, houses6.5Buildingzaka3á-ànunit over the multiple of 10Yaa bãmb pisi ne zaka.There are a bit over twenty of them.zake1á-èvcut and turn over wet earth to make the water penetrateRɩk wãkã n zak tãndã n yaool n tabe.Turn over the earth with the hoe and then trample on it.yõnnnóadvin Indian file and in large numbersSalensaasã tonga taab yõnnn.The ants walk in Indian file and in large numbers.zao2vmoving in a certain rhythm (e.g. horse)Wed-moaag n da zaood n loogd ka.The horse is passing through here and continues its way.zaooga2áò-ánfraction of the Mossi people speaking the Zaoore dialect4.3.1.4Communityzaooga3áoadvmanner of sitting onManeg biigã n zombg t'a zaoogã ka zems ye.Help the child to sit correctly for his sitting position is not as it should be.zaoore1áo-énlanguage spoken by the Zaoose peoplezãa-zãavdisplace while two people are holding at two endsB rɩk bãadã zãa-zãa n tɩ rɩgl logtorã taoore.Two people displace the sick person between them and bring him in front of the doctor.zãbnegaà-è-ánshrub_sp of which the gains of the pods are ediblesynsãnsãeedgazãmnengaacacia macrostachya1.5.2Bush, shrubzãgreà-énfish_sp1.6.1.5Fishzãke 2àvprepare a small quantity of porridgeA zãka sagbr wĩntoogẽ n kõ biigã.She prepared a small quantity of porridge for the child.zãllemvbe elevated, high, raisedsynzãnde4zãndlemzãmbeendeà-è-éntraditional celebration during which people are spilled over with water for amusementzãmpãdrengreen pod of dawadawa fruitzãndr-kʋkankind of vegetable plant that is also used to kill fleassynrãmbr-kʋkacassia nigricans1.5.2Bush, shrubzãnegaánpiece of string hanging in a room and used to hang / hitch clotheszãnkũngunspot where the backbone and the bone of the pelvis meetsynse-rʋk kõbre2.1Bodyzãntgonvery highsynyĩngr-yĩngrizãongo1áo-ònhut with two doors used as living-room for chiefs6.5Buildingzedge2é-èvspeak with a singing toneA gomdame n zedg wa bi-pugla.He speaks with a singing tone like a girl.zeosgoéo-ònelectric catfish_sp1.6.1.5Fishzesgoé-ònelectric catfishmalapterurus electricus1.6.1.5Fishzezedgantree_spsynzãmnengaacacia macrostachyazẽgd-pamdeè-ánfloor covered with stamped laterite where one can lay down things to dryzẽgzemdeadjmature age, almost oldsynzẽgzẽkazẽn-lokoé-ónquiver of the poisoned arrows6.4Hunt and fishzẽne 2vstrengthen, invigorate, boost, raise priceTeedã ligd zẽna masã tɩ ka le tõe n da ye.The prices for goods got up, on can't buy them any more.zẽnega2nkind of plantadenium obesum1.5.3Grass, herb, vinezẽnega1é-é-ànputting on poison, impregnating with poisonA sɩnga a pɛɛmã zẽneg ne zẽnmã.He started putting poison on his arrows.zẽnmevhave too much potash flavourZẽemã looga zẽeda t'a noorã zẽnem zãnga.There is too much potash in the sauce so it tastes too much after potassium.zɛɛbre2nkind of plant used for beerdatura1.5.3Grass, herb, vinezɛɛbre3ɛ́-èadj(mouth) with thick hanging lipsNo-zɛɛbre.Mouth with thick hanging lips.zɛɛmde 2ɛ̀vcause the content in a container to pop up A ninga bɛngã kaam n zɛɛmd-a n yaool n sɩng wãbre.She put oil on the beans and made them pop up on the surface before starting to eat them.zɛgemdeɛ́-é-èvcause to move upwards by moving the backZɛgemd biigã n maneg n loe tɩ ka rẽ, a na n lʋɩɩme.Make the child move upwards on your back or he might fall down.zɛgseɛ́-èvgo alternatively upwards and downwards, guess the weightWeefã kẽnda bɩnd tɩ wed-kɩɩmã zɛgsdẽ.the horse is trotting and the rider moves up and down.Doaag noaag ka zɛgsd wa f raame ye.proverb: You don't try to find out the weight (by holding it in your and moving it up and down) of a chicken that has been given to you as a gift.zɛrenga 2ɛ́-é-ánsmall in size, humblezibidganplant_sphippocratea africana1.5.3Grass, herb, vinezibri2í-ìadjkind of beanKom n tar-a t'a tõsg beng-zibr n wãbe.He is hungry and he picks beans to eat.zibri3nkind of shrubloeseneriella africana1.5.2Bush, shrubzibri1í-ìnkind of liana (the wood is used in roof construction for huts)synwedrelandolphia senegalensis1.5.3Grass, herb, vineziraìadvremain burning (fire)Bugmã yaa zira n wit ziuud-ziuudi.The fire remains burning with huge flames.zirimdi 1í-í-ìvcatch fire and burn ardently (fire)Sẽn zãgs raadã petrollã, tao-tao bal tɩ bugmã zirimdame.If one puts petrol on the wood, the fire will catch quickly and burn ardently.zĩ-likriì-í-ínperiod of the year when the millet plants are cut and thus the horizon is progressively visible againsynzu-pɛɛlazĩ-pɛɛlan.plbarren places, waterless placessynzĩ-peellezĩ-yãabontoo easy circumstances, facilities, situation where one is too much spoiledzĩiga 3ínsitting position, sittingzĩigẽ wilgdaexpr.locative marker9Grammarzĩm-sablganblack mud-fish1.6.1.5Fishzɩ-min-daagankind of plantamaranthus graecizans1.5.3Grass, herb, vinezɩ-min-yãangankind of plantamaranthus viridis1.5.3Grass, herb, vinezɩ-mininkind of plantamaranthus hybridus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinezɩɩlgonkind of shrubmaerua angolensis1.5.2Bush, shrubZɩɩyãren.properZiniare4.3.1.2Cityzɩlbreɩ̀-énplant_ with small and thick leavesamaranthus caudatus1.5.3Grass, herb, vinezɩlgonkind of shrubcadaba farinosa1.5.2Bush, shrubzodgeó-èvsing in a melodious mannerA bee wẽn-doogẽ wã n yɩɩnd n zodgdẽ.She is in the church and sings in a melodious manner.zoge 1óvshake the shoulders and the headA laadame n zoagda.He laughs shaking the shoulders and the head.zoge 2óvshaking the head horizontally and/or vertically in dancingzoglmeòvhave abundantly ofA yĩngã zoglma ne yũya.His body is full of blisters.zoke2ó-èvwaggle the shoulders and the head when laughingA sũur n noom t'a laad n zokdẽ.She is happy and laughs waggling the shoulders and the head.synkĩkizolgeòvtake away a liquid without making it unclearPagã zolga rã-koomã n bas kõodo.The woman took off the beer water and left the fermented beer juice.synwolge1zollenrat_sp (big)1.6.1.1Mammalzombgoò-ónsitting uponzoobreóntrimmed wooden stick used for pickaxezoose1ó-èverb.itdraw out speedilyzorgoó-ònplant_sp1.5.3Grass, herb, vinezõ-raagankind of plantsida cordifolia1.5.3Grass, herb, vinezõ-ralleó-á-énkind of big flysynzõ-raoogo1.6.1.7Insectzõ-raoogonkind of big flysynzõ-ralle1.6.1.7Insectzõ-yãangankind of plantsida cordifolia1.5.3Grass, herb, vinezõaaga2 1nplant_spsida acuta1.5.3Grass, herb, vinezõaaga2 2nkind of plantsida alba1.5.3Grass, herb, vinezõde 2óóvcut very small portions of porridgeZõd biigã sagbã tɩ tʋʋla wʋsgo.Cut some small portions of porridge for the child for it is very hot.zõde 1óóvbe covered with small ballsA ninã zõda ne nin-puudu.His eyes are covered with a whitish mass.zõgemdeó-é-èvbreak an remain hangingBiigã lulumda tɩɩgã will tɩ zõgemd t'a lʋɩ.The child hanged on the tree branch which broke and the child fell down.zõke2vlift up the source of light to light up better Zõk bugum n gẽese ligdã.Lift up the lamp on high to look for the money.synmoke5zõmse2ó-èvdrizzle, drop / rain finelySaagã zõmsda mina-mina.It is raining finely / slightly.synminisiwarsezõsevbe full of things hangingTɩɩsã fãa zõsa ne biis rõandã.this year the trees are full of fruits.zõtmeòvreduce into small piecessynzõmse1zu-peoolgo2ú-éo-ónkind of grass1.5.3Grass, herb, vinezu-wubrinbig headA tʋʋsa maam tɩ zu-wubri.He insulted me saying that I am a big head.zug-be-ligdiú-è-íngrass_sp producing white flowerscelosia trigyna1.5.3Grass, herb, vinezug-gãongoù-áo-ònleather for the blacksmith bellowszugsi2verb.itempty (bag)zuli3ùvbe unbalanced because the weight is more on one sideFo tʋka yʋʋrã tɩ zund poorẽ.The jar that you carry is unbalanced tilting towards the back.synwili2zuli1ù-ívhelp to lift a load on the head while oneself is loadedFo reng n tʋk f yʋʋrã, la f yaool n zul maam m dẽndã.You first put your jar on your head and then you help me to put mine on y head.zulliúnsmall larva in stagnating water1.6.1.9Small animalszũngaù-ánname of circumcised personantmo-raoogozʋbsanperson who is stupid, foolish, simple without imaginationZʋbs sã n zʋbs n yɩk n lʋɩ bugmẽ, bɩ a bãng tɩ yɩkr a to n gũud-a.If the idiot makes a mistake to jump into the fire, let him know that there is another jump waiting for him. (Proverb: if he is in the fire, it is clear that he will jump again so as not to be burned to death)synnabdazʋlaadvtotal absence of strengthA sẽn ta n lʋɩ zʋla wã, a gũsame tɩ beoog vẽege.When he arrives and falls without strength, he sleeps till the morning.zʋmbrenkind of plantaframomum melegueta1.5.3Grass, herb, vinezʋnglgoadjhigh on its feet and skeleton-likeBʋʋgã yaa zʋnglgo.The goat is skinny.synyãnglgazõakaóa-àndance accompanied by wiggling the headzõasaóaadvbearing much fruit, full of fruitsTɩɩsã fãa yaa zõasa ne biis rõandã.This year all trees are full of fruits.ne y kẽndinterjI greet you in your walk‹Ne y kẽnd› são ‹ne y zĩiga›.I greet you in your walk is better than I greet you who is sitting (doing nothing). (Proverb indicating that it is always better for a man to seek to occupy himself than to indulge in idleness.)gãmnholdingGãm rũndã são gãm beoogo.Having something today is better than getting it tomorrow. (proverb saying: One having it is better than two, you will have it.)yĩidav.inaccto scratch with teeth, to nibbleRigd n yĩid yaa gãe n yi}id kae.Being forced to tear off pieces while running is failing to be able to do so while lying down. (A saying goes: everyone likes easy opportunities, but since it is not always possible, sometimes you have to take huge risks.)lob noaagaexpr.in the context of a diviner: to throw a chick in the air and see how it fallspaadav.inaccstaying, remainingZu-bedr n paad ne a soaba, yel-bedr ka paad ne a soab ye.The big head attaches to its owner, the big problem does not attach to its owner. Proverb: there is always a remedy for a difficulty, we must not lose hope)Pokondesignates the female gender, the womanFo sẽn pa lub a Poko, n bas n yet t'a Raoog na sã.You could not defeat the woman and you provoke the man. (when one could not defeat his first opponent for a given reason, you will not be able to defeat another for the same reasons)takrenpulling out, taking outF nug sã n be baag noorẽ, bɩ gũus takre.If your hand is in the dog's mouth, you should pull with caution. (proverb: when we are not free or have no choice, we must act according to the situation)rʋʋgrencrossingKʋɩlg sã n tõt rʋʋgre, a pa tõt lebgr ye.If the river refuses to cross it, it cannot refuse to turn around. (proverb: when a solution does not seem to suit a problem, we must seek the best solution. We must change our path, find other alternatives)pita2v.inaccfillingSʋʋr-sʋʋr n pit killi.Locust after locust, the container is filling up. (Proverb: all positive action is important however small it is. It should not be underestimated but recognized and encouraged. Together they will make a large-scale action)nekrenwaking upNed sẽn pa gõe nekr yaa toogo.It is difficult to wake someone who is not sleeping. (proverb: when someone claims to know while he ignores and vice versa, when he denies despite the proven evidence that is brought to him, it is difficult to reason him. His choice is deliberate and on purpose)maandav.inaccdoingBũmb ka maand nang biig a ma poor zug ye.Nothing happens to the little scorpion on its mother's back. (proverb: it is about someone who protects those around him, who support him in all trials, who does not suffer from loneliness or from having been abandoned.)nin-yendenone single personNin-yend pa loet gãeeng ye.One person does not tie up a fool. (proverb: one individual cannot face all situations. It takes the union of strengths, skills, ideas of each other to achieve it)gũuda2v.inaccguarding, watching, overseeingNid-yend pa gũud tʋgr ye.One single person does not keep a thicket. (proverb: one individual cannot face all situations. It takes the union of strengths, skills, ideas of each other to achieve it)sũurẽin the heart, in the mindWẽn na kʋ naab wẽenda sũurẽ.God make the ruler die' is a wish that comes right to mind. (Proverb: when you want to run a reprehensible business or one that would meet with opposition from each other, you can only get there by being discreet)tʋʋdav.inaccinsulting, threateningYõngr sẽn tʋʋd a biig t'a gũus t'a na n yɩɩ wagdre.Here is a mouse threatening its little one under the pretext that it will be a thief. (Proverb: If little ones imitate parents by doing bad things, the parents should only blame themselves, since they have not set a good example.)killansmall calabash serving as a gourdTɩɩm pa sat killẽ ye.The gourd containing a talisman does not run dry. (Proverb: the man must not accept to lose everything of value which he has until the source. He must take care to keep this source which will allow him to produce or reconstitute this same thing.)5.5Containerreton.plwarthogs, bush-pigsRet baaga, reoog n kʋʋd-a.The warthog hunter dog will be killed by a warthog. (Proverb: we must be careful, vigilant and moderate in our passions and our habits.)baooda2v.inaccseek, look for, getF sã n dat yũug n kʋ, f baooda no-kõbd n be a noore (la f yet t'a yõka noaaga).When you want to kill a cat, you stick feathers to its muzzle and accuse it of having caught a hen. (Proverb: as they say: when you want to kill your dog, you accuse him of rage)rʋʋtav.inaccurinatingZoetẽ la rʋʋtẽ rʋʋdem pa wʋkd puud ye.The urine that is poured while running does not form a foam. (Proverb: when we have no choice or freedom, we can only be content with the situation that is given)koosda2v.inaccsellingTab-noog n koosd a menga.Good tobacco sells itself. (Proverb: the right commodity easily finds a buyer)tʋmda2v.inaccsendingPʋg pa tʋmd ned t'a tõdg ye.If the belly (want to eat) sends someone, he will not refuse. (Proverb: poverty and hunger can force a man or a woman to take enormous risks, to lose his honour and his dignity)wãadav.inaccgrind, crush, break several times or things, ruinTẽng pa wãad tɩ ra-koɛɛg zĩ tiir ye.A village cannot be ruined without a small man knowing about it. (Proverb: A person with bad intentions, who puts parties in conflict always acts with discretion, avoiding to be denounced.)meta2v.inaccbuilding, constructingYaoor sã n vɩ, bɩ a ket n metẽ.If the termite mound lives, let it add soil to the soil. (Proverb: whatever business we lead, we must constantly work for its success and ensure that it reaches its peak and remains at the top level as long as possible)zẽedo1 2è-ónmeatF yak sã n paam soaamba, f paama zẽedo.If your neighbour wins a hare, you have won some sauce (meat). (Proverb: solidarity must be real between neighbours)põ2noise of a shotSoaamb yet t'a wʋm a yak põ, la a ra wʋm a meng põ ye.The hare says it's better to hear the neighbour's knocking blow and not the one knocking you out. (Proverb)voogsen.plkapok treesPa yi yɩng n wood voogs raado.Who has not travelled warms up with the wood of the kapok tree. (Proverb: when we have not been in contact with the outside world, we have a restricted vision of life)sag-rɩtneater of porridgePa ka-koaad bal la sag-rɩt ye.It is not the farmer alone who eats the millet porridge. (Proverb: neither the farmer nor any other activity should be despised because they bring income to those who practice them and benefit everyone.)bɛlgdanthe one who rocksBiig yam pa yɩɩd a bɛlgd ye.The intelligence of the child does not go beyond the one who rocks it. (Proverb: No one can say that they are smarter or more cunning than everyone. The one who advises us always has something more to give us.)kuilbongoing homeSãan yao kuilb a pegde a nus ko-yũudẽ.The stranger wants to put an end to his stay, now he washes his hands in the clean water jars. (Proverb: When you enjoy hospitality, you have to behave well to have the sympathy of the locals.)pʋ-roog soabanthe one with a big bellyPʋ-roog soab n so kiuugu.The party belongs to the one with a big belly (or to the greedy one). (Proverb: You should not be embarrassed to profit if you see the opportunity)belgre1 2ntaking care of a childka-pãnganthe one who has no strengthKa-pãng naaf zombdame t'a gãe.He who has no strength hurries to hoist himself on the back of the ox while he is lying down. (Proverb: when you have an activity to perform, a problem to solve, you must do it as soon as possible to save time and to avoid being confronted with a difficulty linked to slowness.)lilgunmagic that makes invisible the one who uses itBakaorg yet tɩ reng n ku la lilgu.Bustard says hiding while it's time is the magic product to make himself invisible. (Proverb: to prevent a problem from occurring, you have to anticipate by taking all the appropriate precautions)pedsgeverb.itbreaking into small piecesPedsgo n sat wãoore. / Bilf-bilf n sat wãoor nusi.Piece by piece, the disease ends the leper. (Proverb: Small actions make great deeds.)abainterjinterjection indicating surprise or being fed upAba! Ya yaa a wãna?Oh no! Are you like that?barkudin.plflowers of the barkudga tree used for sauce1.5.5Parts of a plantbid-bidionomsound of someone's heels running fastBõe n digd-y tɩ y zoet bid-bidi woto?What's got into you that you're running so fast?bĩinifu2nspecies of small red beast living in the watersbob-n-dõbẽ 2nname given to a kind of insectfãndenspecies of grass whose leaves contain hairs that cause a severe itchgaswɛɛganwater used to germinate milletgãnzirganname given to the Mossi person of teh Ganzurgu regionkur-wĩiri1ncord used to hold pants at the waistzu-noog soab kur-wĩir kaoogda bãgend tẽngre.mo-gãbrenspecies of grass with hollow stems that burst in firemo-gãbr sã n ning bugmẽ a pusda wa bug-raoogo.n5conjat the beginning of a few spoken wordsn-yeyesN-faa! woto yaa sõama.Well, that is good.