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1. N b'a fɛ ka bamanankan dege

   I want to learn Bambara

   Usage

   Say you want to learn the language

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary has this sentence almost word for word: "N b'à fɛ̌ kà bámanankan dègè" (I want to learn Bambara).

2. Nin kɔrɔ ye mun ye bamanankan na?

   What does this mean in Bambara?

   Usage

   Ask the meaning of a word

   Grammar Note

   "kɔrɔ" means meaning / sense in the dictionary. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

3. N bɛ bamanankan dɔn dɔɔnin

   I know a little Bambara

   Usage

   Say how much of the language you know

   Grammar Note

   "dɔn" means to know. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

4. A ɲɛfɔ n ye

   Explain it to me

   Usage

   Ask someone to explain what they said

   Grammar Note

   "ɲɛfɔ" means to explain in the dictionary; "n ye" is to me. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

5. Bamanankan ka gɛlɛn wa?

   Is Bambara difficult?

   Usage

   Ask whether the language is hard

   Grammar Note

   "gɛlɛn" means difficult (also used for expensive). Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

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