Flirting

1. I ka ɲi kosɛbɛ

   You look very nice

   Usage

   Compliments how someone looks; use with people you know

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary has "à cɛ̀ tùn ká ɲì kósɛbɛ!" (she was very beautiful). Bambara pronouns have no gender.

2. N b'a fɛ ka dute min ni i ye

   I would like to have tea with you

   Usage

   A polite way to invite someone for tea

   Grammar Note

   In the dictionary "dute" is Malian-style green tea. "ni i ye" means "with you". Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

3. I ka di n ye

   I like you

   Usage

   A mild way to say you like someone

   Grammar Note

   "A ka di X ye" means "X likes it". The dictionary has "yàn ká dí né yé" (I like this place). Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

4. N b'a fɛ ka i ye tugun

   I would like to see you again

   Usage

   Says you want to meet again

   Grammar Note

   "tugun" means again. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

5. N bɛ se ka kafe san i ye wa?

   Can I buy you a coffee?

   Usage

   Politely offers to buy someone a drink

   Grammar Note

   "kafe" is a loan from French café. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

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