3.5.2.3. Figurative
oblikpinioblik͡piniʔ(L)comp. ofɔblɩ1 2kpini1to say something to person B intending that person A should overhearMatɔɩ kpini mɩ, tsufɛ oblikpini tɔpʋ trɛ ba.Don't make oblique references about me because this brings quarrels.Nɛblɩ oblikpini wɔ mɩ kulu.I spoke indirectly and pierced my husband.Ɔha ánɩ́ ɔtɛblɩ oblikpini wɔ aha a, ofupʋ ogyi.Anyone that makes oblique references about people is a coward.3.5.2.3Figurative3.2.4.3Mysterious
yebiyébíʔ(L) pl.ayebia proverbAlaha yebi.He told a proverb.Ayebi akpikpli sɔɔn ɔlɛha, sʋ ɔhaa monu mʋ́ asɩ. He only gave deep proverbs so that no one could understand them.cfɩbɛ2proverb3.5.2.3Figurative3.5.4.2Saying, proverb
