Sightseeing

1. Jɛnɛ bɛ min?

   Where is Djenné?

   Usage

   Asks where the old town of Djenné is. Signs use the French spelling "Djenné"

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary headword is "Jène"; it is spelled "Jɛnɛ" here to follow the orthography rule of avoiding è. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

2. Jɛnɛ misiri bɛ min?

   Where is the Djenné mosque?

   Usage

   Asks where the mosque of Djenné is; check local rules on entering

   Grammar Note

   Two nouns side by side give "the mosque of Djenné". In the dictionary "misiri" is mosque. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

3. N b'a fɛ ka biye kelen san

   I want to buy one ticket

   Usage

   Used to buy a single ticket

   Grammar Note

   The number follows the noun (biye kelen). Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

4. N bɛ se ka foto ta yan wa?

   Can I take photos here?

   Usage

   Asks whether photography is allowed here

   Grammar Note

   "foto ta" is "take photos" (dictionary: "fòto tà"). "N bɛ se ka ..." means "I can ...". Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

5. Donda sɔngɔ ye joli ye?

   How much is the entrance fee?

   Usage

   Asks the entrance fee; confirm the amount if it is quoted in units of 5 francs

   Grammar Note

   "donda" is "entrance" in the dictionary. "X sɔngɔ ye joli ye?" asks the price of X (the dictionary also has "jòli dòn ?"). Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

6. Mun bɛ sugu la?

   What is there in the market?

   Usage

   Asks what can be found at the market

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary has "ù ye ɲɔgɔn ye sugu la" (they met at the market), so "sugu la" is "at the market". Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar.

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