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Lesson Focus
- Farewell expressions
- Good night wishes
- "Kala" constructions
Lesson Material
This unit presents the standard expressions used when taking leave of someone in Zarma. The word kala (“until”) forms the basis of most farewell phrases.
Taking Leave
| Zarma | English |
|---|---|
| Kala tonton | See you later |
| Kala suba | See you tomorrow |
| Kala han fo | See you some day |
| Kala ni kayan | Until your return |
| Kala yesi | See you in a year |
| Iri ma kani bani | May we sleep in health (Good Night) |
| Iri ma kani nda gomni | May we sleep with a blessing |
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