banndiraaɗo debbo
The Fulani word for "sister" is banndiraaɗo debbo.
The term refers to a woman or girl having the same parents.
Meaning: woman or girl having the same parents (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of banndiraaɗo, meaning "sibling" or "relative" and debbo, meaning "woman" or "female".
Did you know?
- The component debbo is derived from the root 'rew-', which relates to the concept of 'following'.
- While 'sister' is 'banndiraaɗo debbo', the Fulani language often uses different terms for sisters based on whether they are older or younger than you.
- In many Fulani-speaking cultures, addressing a woman as banndiraaɗo debbo can be a way to establish a kinship bond even if you are not biologically related.
Examples in context
- Banndiraaɗo debbo am walli.My sister helped me.
- Ko banndiraaɗo debbo am.She is my sister.
Example conversation
Bakary asks Kadiatou about her family.
- BakaryKadiatou, mido yidi anndude banndiraaɗo debbo maa.Kadiatou, I want to know your sister.
- KadiatouBanndiraaɗo debbo am ina nokku mawnunda.My sister is in the city.
- BakaryO ina mawna e manti maa?Is she taller than you?
- KadiatouEe, o ina mawna sanne.Yes, she is very tall.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries debbo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
