I’m thrilled to share my latest video lesson in my series focused on Maninka (AKA “Malinké”) as spoken in Guinea.
It’s a dive into the basic, yet essential, skill of introducing oneself and asking others for their names, etc.
Here's a quick look at a small part of what is covered.
In Maninka, "What is your name?" is generally said "I tɔɔ di?"
"I" means 'you'
"tɔɔ" means 'name'
"di" means 'how'
To answer, you generally use the frame “N tɔɔ le ___”. The word le is a simple particle that is optionally used to put emphasis or stress on tɔɔ here.
Watch the video for a full breakdown of these sentences and other related expressions used for introductions in Maninka!
Ready to learn more or practice what is covered in the video? Check out the full online Beginner Maninka course of which it is a part.
A write-up breaking down the term “Malinké” and listing various resources for learning the specific forms of the language that are spoken in Senegal, Mali, Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire.