Feelings

1. N dusu ka di

   I am happy

   Usage

   Say that you are happy

   Grammar Note

   This is the An ka taa example sentence ("N dùsu ka di", I am happy). "dusu" is heart or mood and "ka di" is pleasing.

2. N nisɔndiyara

   I am glad

   Usage

   Say that you are pleased

   Grammar Note

   "nisɔndiya" is an intransitive verb meaning to be happy in the dictionary; the perfective adds -ra. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

3. N kɔnɔnakasira

   I am sad

   Usage

   Say that you are sad

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary glosses "kɔ́nɔnakàsi" as an intransitive verb meaning to be sad; "ɲɛnafin" is another word for it. The perfective adds -ra. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

4. N diminna

   I am angry

   Usage

   Say that you are angry

   Grammar Note

   An ka taa has "Hawa diminna ne kɔrɔ" (Hawa got mad at me); "dimin" is to get angry and the perfective is -na. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

5. N bɛ siran

   I am scared

   Usage

   Say that you are afraid

   Grammar Note

   An ka taa has "N bɛ́ siran sàyà ɲɛ" (I am afraid of death); this short sentence follows that model. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

6. N sɛgɛnna

   I am tired

   Usage

   Say that you are tired

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary has "ń sɛ̀gɛnna hàáli !" (I am very tired).

7. Sunɔgɔ b'n ɲɛ na

   I am sleepy

   Usage

   Say that you are sleepy

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary has "sìnɔgɔ b'á ɲɛ́ ná" (he is sleepy); here "a" is replaced by "n". Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

8. N tilɛnna

   I am surprised

   Usage

   Say that you are surprised

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary glosses "tìlɛn" as an intransitive verb meaning to be surprised; the perfective adds -na. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

9. N b'i fɛ

   I like you

   Usage

   Say that you like someone; between adults it can sound romantic, so use it with care

   Grammar Note

   An ka taa has "N b'i fɛ̀" (I love you); "fɛ" means want and love.

10. I ɲɛnafin bɛ n na

    I miss you

    Usage

    Tell someone you miss them

    Grammar Note

    An ka taa has "I ɲɛnafin bɛ an na dɛ!" (we really miss you); here "an" (we) is replaced by "n". Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

11. N malora

    I am embarrassed

    Usage

    Say that you feel ashamed or embarrassed

    Grammar Note

    An ka taa glosses "malo" as an intransitive verb meaning to be ashamed or embarrassed (the same spelling is also rice). The perfective adds -ra. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

12. N ka kɛnɛ

    I am fine

    Usage

    Say that you are well and safe

    Grammar Note

    An ka taa has "N ka kɛ̀nɛ̀!" (I'm healthy).

13. N fari man di

    I am ill

    Usage

    Say that you feel unwell

    Grammar Note

    The dictionary has "N fari man di n na bi" (I do not feel well today); this is the negative of "fari ka di" (feel good physically).

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