Translations

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Bororo (Fulani) — A nomadic group of Fulani cattle herders found mostly in North and West Africa.

Pula — Fulani singular.

Fulbe — Plural of Fulani.

Fulfulde — The language of Fulani people.

Hausa — A people that live in Northern Nigeria alongside Fulani.

'Hey pullo Waddu Kosam' (Fulani) — Young pula girl bring that milk over here.

Baba (Fulani) — Father.

Dada (Fulani) — Mother.

Na'am Baba (Fulani) — Yes father.

Nyiri Marori be hako Bmokko (Fulani) — Boiled rice and local green soup.

Chobbal (Fulani) — Guinea corn cake used to drink fresh milk.

Allah rene (Fulani) — A royal salutation.

Lamdo (Fulani) — Chief.

Miyan Taushe (Hausa) — Vegetable soup.

Yaji (Hausa) — Mixed spices.

Musgunawa — Musgum plural.

Allah sabbine (Fulani) — A royal salutation.

Allah Baru Ganyoma (Fulani) — A royal salutation.

Sarkin (Hausa) — Chief of.

Assalamu Alaikum (Arabic) — Peace be upon you.

Alaikum Salaam (Arabic) — Peace be upon you too.

Yottu Mbingel am (Fulani) — Come in my child.

Jauleru (Fulani) — A room that serves as an entrance to a house.

Jambanduna (Fulani) — Good morning.

Jam (Fulani) — Fine.

Noi Chomri (Fulani) — How are you?

Sharo (Fulani) — A coming-of-age festival among the Bororo people.

Mi hoti (Fulani) — I am leaving.

To (Fulani) — Ok.

Derdirawo (Fulani) — Sibling.

Mi homnima (Fulani) — Salutations.

Vurtu (Fulani) — Come out.

Lalle (Fulani) — Temporary tattoo.

Ko? (Fulani) — Really?

Modibbo (Fulani) — Sheik.

Massawa — Massa people.

Mahdi (Arabic) — Savior.

Kayya! (Fulani) — Stop!

Useni (Fulani) — Please.

Hammartan (West Africa) — A cold dry season between November and February.

A wala pulaku na? (Fulani) — Don't you have any shame?

Hirgal (Fulani) — Hanging out with friends in the evening.

Magajiya (Hausa/Fulani) — Nanny to royal children and caretaker to the palace.

Belal Bmandu (Fulani) — Good pheromones.

Gare (Fulani) — Big flowing gown worn by men.

Sarking Musulmi (Hausa) — Muslim Leader.

Mi yeti (Fulani) — Thank you.

Algaita (Fulani) — Royal flute.

Vodi (Fulani) — Good, beautiful.

Dakkwol (Fulani) — A fence made from dry sticks.

Dogaris (Fulani) — Royal guards.

Durgal (Fulani) — Horse stables.

Chiroma (Hausa/Fulani) — Crowned prince.

Dignitaries — In a palace.

Alkibba (Hausa/Fulani) — A royal cape.

Babban Riga (Hausa) — A flowing gown that men wear.

Allah Wadu Barka (Fulani) — God bless it.

Manta Uwa (Hausa) — Forget your mother.

Bita ZoiZoi (Hausa) — Follow her around like a moron.

Main Shanoo (Fulani) — Cow mayonnaise.

Sannu (Hausa/Fulani) — Sorry, Hello.

Amirul Muminin (Arabic) — Muslim leader.

Haba Gorko am (Fulani) — Please my husband.

Mi wada ta (Fulani) — I will not!

Wadu Munyal (Fulani) — Please be patient.

Mbingel am (Fulani) — My child.

Addirawo (Fulani) — Elder Sister.

Allah Hokku sa'a (Fulani) — Good luck.

Allah Ya Jaazamanin Sarki (Hausa) — A royal salutation.

Allah Yabarmana kai (Hausa) — A royal salutation.

Takuwarka Lafiyaya raki (Hausa) — A royal salutation.

Barayas (Hausa/Fulani) — King makers.

Ranka shi dade (Hausa) — A royal salutation.

Kunun Zaki (Hausa/Fulani) — A sweet drink made from grains.

Takaba (Hausa/Fulani) — Mourning period.

Aljannah Firdausi (Arabic) — Seventh level of paradise.

Hakimi (Hausa/Fulani) — Duke.

Fantah 'am (Fulani) — My Fantah.

Baba'am (Fulani) — My father.

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