Car Rental & Driving

1. N b'a fɛ ka mɔbili sofuru

   I'd like to rent a car

   Usage

   Say that you want to rent a car

   Grammar Note

   "sofuru" is to take on hire or rent in the dictionary. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

2. Ɛsitasɔn bɛ min?

   Where is the gas station?

   Usage

   Ask where to fill up

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary has "ɛsitasɔn" (from French station) meaning petrol station in an example; "ésansi" is petrol. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

3. Mɔbili tɛ wuli

   The car won't start

   Usage

   Say that the car will not start

   Grammar Note

   An ka taa has "Mɔbili wulila ka taa" (the car started up and left); "wuli" is to get up or start, negated with "tɛ". Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

4. Poyazi bɛ nin sira kan wa?

   Are there toll roads on this route?

   Usage

   Ask whether there are tolls on a road

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary glosses "poyazi" as toll (borrowed from French péage); "bátigɛsara" is a synonym for a ferry fare. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

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