Religion & Temples

1. On belike e jam?

   Did you sleep in peace? (morning greeting)

   Usage

   A respectful morning greeting to elders or guests; on is the respectful plural "you"

   Grammar Note

   From the Bah example under belagol, "Baaba on belike e jam?", with the address term Baaba dropped. belagol is a respect-register verb.

2. Ko honto juulirde woni?

   Where is the mosque?

   Usage

   To find a mosque; a large one is also called jaami'u

   Grammar Note

   Bah dictionary juulirde (plural juulirɗe) = "mosquée". Same pattern as "Ko honto hurgo ngon woni?". The class article was not verified, so none is used. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar (not yet checked by a native speaker).

3. Mi waawi naatude ka nder juulirde?

   May I enter the mosque?

   Usage

   Ask before entering; take your shoes off and avoid prayer time

   Grammar Note

   Built from "ka nder" in the Bah example "Ɓe naatii ka nder suudu." and the waawugol pattern "Hiɓe waawi wowlude pular.". Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar (not yet checked by a native speaker).

4. Si Alla jaɓii.

   God willing

   Usage

   A set phrase added after a promise or plan

   Grammar Note

   Taken as written from the Bah example under jaɓugol 2: "Si Alla jaɓii." (if God wills).

5. Alhamdulillaahi.

   Praise be to God

   Usage

   A set phrase on good news or safety

   Grammar Note

   Bah dictionary alhamdulillaahi = interj. "Dieu soit loué" (synonym: Alla jaaraama). Of Arabic origin.

6. Himo hoori.

   He/she is fasting

   Usage

   About someone fasting in Ramadan; "Hiɗa hoori hannde?" asks if you are fasting today

   Grammar Note

   From the Bah example under hoorugol, "Hiɗa hoori hannde?" (are you fasting today?), with the subject changed to the third person. Himo is the 3sg progressive subject. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar (not yet checked by a native speaker).

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