Feelings

1. Miɗo weltii.

   I am happy

   Usage

   A basic way to say you are happy or satisfied

   Grammar Note

   Pattern from the Bah example "Nde yi'u-maa-mi woo miɗo weltii." (every time I see you I am content); weltagol = "être content, gai, satisfait".

2. Mi weltike buy.

   I am very glad

   Usage

   To express strong gladness or gratitude; the second half of "A jaaraama, mi weltike buy"

   Grammar Note

   From the Bah examples under jaaraama, "A jaaraama mi weltike buy!", and "Mi weltike, on jaaraama buy.".

3. Miɗo huli.

   I am scared

   Usage

   To say you are afraid; add the object for what you fear (Miɗo huli mo = I am afraid of him)

   Grammar Note

   From the Bah example "Miɗo huli mo." (I am afraid of him) with the object dropped; hulugol = "avoir peur". Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar (not yet checked by a native speaker).

4. Miɗo ronki.

   I am tired

   Usage

   The basic way to say you are tired

   Grammar Note

   From the Bah example "Miɗo ronki kof." (I am exhausted) without kof (completely); ronkugol = "être fatigué".

5. Mi nawni.

   I am ill

   Usage

   The basic way to say you are unwell; add the symptom afterwards

   Grammar Note

   The same nawnugol sentence as used in the health category (a see-also of ñawu in the Bah dictionary). Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar (not yet checked by a native speaker).

6. Miɗo yiɗi ma.

   I like you

   Usage

   A mild way to show liking; ma means you (object)

   Grammar Note

   Bah dictionary yiɗugol = "aimer ; apprécier". ma is the same 2sg object form as in the jonnugol example "Miɗo saatii jonnugol ma dokkal mawngal."; same pattern as the shopping card "Miɗo yiɗi ɗun." Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar (not yet checked by a native speaker).

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