Martial Arts

1. N b'a fɛ ka baari dege

   I would like to learn wrestling

   Usage

   Say that you would like to learn traditional wrestling

   Grammar Note

   "baari" is wrestling in the dictionary; "dege" is the verb of the An ka taa example "N b'à fɛ̌ kà bámanankan dègè" (I want to learn Bambara). Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

2. Baaritala

   Wrestler

   Usage

   Name a wrestler

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary glosses "báaritala" as wrestler; "sìyɛntala" is a synonym.

3. N sen bɛ n dimi

   My leg is hurting

   Usage

   Say that your leg hurts

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary has the pattern "Ne kɔnɔ bɛ n dimi" (my stomach hurts); here "kɔnɔ" is replaced by "sen". Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

4. I ni ce. N bɛna na sini

   Thank you, I will come again tomorrow

   Usage

   Thank the teacher and say you will come again

   Grammar Note

   "I ni ce" is the thank-you greeting, "bɛna" is the future marker, "na" is to come and "sini" is tomorrow. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

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