Money & Exchange

1. Banki bɛ min?

   Where is the bank?

   Usage

   Asks where the bank is

   Grammar Note

   Loan from French banque. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

2. Wari tɛ n bolo

   I have no money

   Usage

   Says you have no money on you

   Grammar Note

   "X tɛ n bolo" means "I do not have X"; "tɛ" is the negative of "bɛ". Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

3. Dɔrɔmɛ

   Dɔrɔmɛ (a unit of 5 francs)

   Usage

   In markets prices may be quoted in units of 5 francs (FCFA); always confirm the amount

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary glosses it as five CFA francs.

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