Shopping

1. Coggu kufune on ko jelu?

   How much is the cap?

   Usage

   A price question; replace kufune (cap) with the item you want, and point as you ask

   Grammar Note

   Taken verbatim from the Bah dictionary example under coggu: "Coggu kufune on ko jelu?" (What is the price of the cap?). Guinea uses the Guinean franc and prices are said in thousands.

2. Hino seeri seeɗa.

   It is a little expensive

   Usage

   An opening in a haggle; with a facial expression it hints at a lower price

   Grammar Note

   Taken verbatim from the Bah dictionary example under seerugol 2 (Fr.): "Hino seeri seeɗa." (C'est un peu cher).

3. Miɗo faalaa soodude ɗun.

   I want to buy this

   Usage

   States your intent to buy; point at the item as you say it

   Grammar Note

   Built from the Bah example under soodugol, "Miɗo faalaa soodude defte pular." (I would like to buy books in Pular), with ɗun as the object. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar (not yet checked by a native speaker).

4. Miɗo yiɗi ɗun.

   I like this

   Usage

   When choosing an item or expressing a preference

   Grammar Note

   Bah dictionary yiɗugol = "aimer; apprécier". Follows the example "Miɗo yiɗi kosam kono mi waawataa ɓirugol." (I like milk but cannot milk). Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar (not yet checked by a native speaker).

5. Ko honto bitiki on woni?

   Where is the shop?

   Usage

   When looking for a place to buy something

   Grammar Note

   Bah dictionary bitiki = Fr. "boutique" (class O). Word order follows "Ko honto deftere nden woni?". Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar (not yet checked by a native speaker).

6. Ko honto maakiti on woni?

   Where is the market?

   Usage

   When looking for the market, the place for everyday shopping

   Grammar Note

   Bah dictionary maakiti (Angl.) = "marché; marchandise" (example "Yahugol maakiti.", to go to the market), class O. Synonym: marse. The guide also has maakiti on. Composed from dictionary-verified words following regular grammar (not yet checked by a native speaker).

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