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kediizaɣ

EN meeting

FR Réunion

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

An occasion when people gather to discuss or do something.

Transcription and translation notes

Kabɩyɛ and French come from the Académie vocabulary. English glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial; project expert review is pending.

Source : Mon livret de vocabulaire français-kabɩyɛ, 2ème édition (juillet 2019)

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kɔɔ, neu halɩñɩnʋ

EN sister

FR Sœur

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

A female sibling; the source distinguishes an elder sister and a younger female sibling in its examples.

Transcription and translation notes

Kabɩyɛ and French come from the Académie vocabulary. English glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial; project expert review is pending.

Source : Mon livret de vocabulaire français-kabɩyɛ, 2ème édition (juillet 2019)

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alɩwaatʋ

EN time

FR Temps

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

The passing of moments, or a point or period in that passing.

Transcription and translation notes

Kabɩyɛ and French come from the Académie vocabulary. English glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial; project expert review is pending.

Source : Mon livret de vocabulaire français-kabɩyɛ, 2ème édition (juillet 2019)

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ɛsɩyɛegbenawoɖu

EN tourist

FR Touriste

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

A person travelling to visit places for pleasure.

Transcription and translation notes

Kabɩyɛ and French come from the Académie vocabulary. English glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial; project expert review is pending.

Source : Mon livret de vocabulaire français-kabɩyɛ, 2ème édition (juillet 2019)

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Tógódʋ́ / Tógóbʋa

EN Togolese

FR Togolais ; Togolaise

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

A person from Togo; the source lists two singular forms.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

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Tógódύ / Tógóbυa

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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Benindʋ́ / Beninbʋa

EN Beninese

FR Béninois ; Béninoise

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

A person from Benin; the source lists two singular forms.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

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Benindύ / Beninbυa

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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Ghanadʋ́ / Ghanabʋa

EN Ghanaian

FR Ghanéen ; Ghanéenne

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

A person from Ghana; the source lists two singular forms.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

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Ghanadύ / Ghanabυa

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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lɩ̀naʋ

EN to come from

FR venir de ; être originaire de

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

To be from a place; used when introducing a person’s origin.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

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lὶnaυ

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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fɔfɔ

EN soap

FR savon

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

A substance used with water to wash or clean.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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brɔsɩ̀

EN brush

FR brosse

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

An object with bristles used for brushing or cleaning.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

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brɔsὶ

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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ñɩnɩw

EN mirror

FR miroir

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

A reflective surface in which a person can see their own image.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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saɣtaɣ

EN comb

FR peigne

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

An object with teeth used to arrange the hair.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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tɔsɩ̀

EN flashlight; torch

FR lampe de poche

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

A small portable electric light.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

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tɔsὶ

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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tɔsɩ̀ pɛɛ

EN batteries

FR piles

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

Portable sources of electrical power, here for a flashlight.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

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tɔsὶ pɛɛ

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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kela kɔyɛ

EN toothpaste

FR dentifrice

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

A paste used to clean the teeth.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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pɔbɔw

EN towel

FR serviette

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A piece of absorbent cloth used for drying.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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sikri

EN sugar

FR sucre

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

A sweet substance added to food or drinks.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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kɔfɩ̀

EN coffee

FR café

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

Coffee, listed among the products bought at the market.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

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kɔfὶ

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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huyu

EN bag

FR sac

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A container carried for shopping, possessions or luggage.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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sɛɣa

EN knife

FR couteau

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

A tool with a blade used for cutting.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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nimiye

EN rope

FR corde

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A strong cord used for tying or pulling things.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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kpɔnɔ

EN bread

FR pain

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A baked food commonly made from flour and water.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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tóko

EN shirt

FR chemise

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A garment worn on the upper part of the body.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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pɛ̀dʋ̀ʋ̀

EN to sell

FR vendre

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

To give goods to someone in exchange for payment.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

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pὲdὺὺ

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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yábʋ̀

EN to buy

FR acheter

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

To obtain goods in exchange for payment.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

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yábὺ

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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lidiye

EN money

FR argent ; monnaie

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Money used to pay for goods or services.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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mendendaŋ

EN please

FR s’il vous plaît

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

An expression that makes a request polite.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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pásʋ̀ʋ̀

EN to reduce the price

FR réduire le prix

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

To lower the amount of money asked for an item.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

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pásὺὺ

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kpanzʋ

EN hot pepper

FR piment

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

A spicy pepper used as a food ingredient.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

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kpanzυ

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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pénum

EN red oil

FR huile rouge

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

An oil identified as red oil in the source’s ingredient list.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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num

EN oil

FR huile

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Oil used as a cooking ingredient.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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kɛ́tʋ̀

EN peanut

FR arachide

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

The edible seed also called a groundnut.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

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kέtὺ

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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nisiɖɔkʋ / halʋkpɔyɛ

EN wedding ceremony

FR cérémonie de mariage

Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review

A ceremony celebrating a marriage; the source lists two expressions.

Transcription and translation notes

English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.

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nisiɖɔkυ / halυkpɔyɛ

Source : Kabiye O.P.L. Workbook — Peace Corps Togo

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