Contacts & SNS

1. Ko honno wi'ete-ɗaa?

   What is your name?

   Usage

   The standard way to ask a name; literally "how are you called"

   Grammar Note

   Taken as written from the Bah example under honno: "Ko honno wi'ete-ɗaa?" (what are you called?).

2. Ko honto jeya-ɗaa?

   Where do you come from?

   Usage

   With elders use the respectful plural Onon ko honto jeya-ɗon?

   Grammar Note

   Singular version of the Bah-based "Onon ko honto jeya-ɗon?", using jeyegol. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar (not yet checked by a native speaker).

3. Ko honto hoɗu-ɗaa?

   Where do you live?

   Usage

   Expects a town or neighbourhood in reply

   Grammar Note

   Bah dictionary hoɗugol = "habiter"; example "Hollu men ka hoɗu-ɗaa ɗon" (show us where you live). Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar (not yet checked by a native speaker).

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