Useful Phrases

1. N ye zapɔnɛ ye

   I am Japanese

   Usage

   Says your nationality

   Grammar Note

   Identity sentences have the form "X ye Y ye". In the dictionary "zapɔnɛ" is Japanese. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

2. N bɛ se ka foto ta wa?

   May I take a photo?

   Usage

   Ask permission before photographing

   Grammar Note

   Ask before photographing people. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

3. An ka foto ta ɲɔgɔn fɛ

   Let's take a photo together

   Usage

   Invites someone to take a photo together

   Grammar Note

   "ɲɔgɔn fɛ" means together in the dictionary. "An ka ..." means "let us ...". Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

4. Kana n nanbara

   Don't cheat me

   Usage

   Said firmly when you suspect a trick

   Grammar Note

   "kana + verb" is the prohibitive. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

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