lecslab/glosslm-corpus-split huggingface dataset:
Language: Swahili (English translation)
Transcription: gʊ-lɪnkʊ-j-a mw-iʃo gw-ake papaa∼pa
Glosses: 3-NARR-be(come)-FV 3-end(<SWA) 3-POSS.SG REDUPL∼PROX.16
Translation: Right here it ended.
Language: Swahili (English translation)
Transcription: ka-a-j-a ka-mpyenyule
Glosses: 12-SUBSEC-be(come)-FV 12-closing_formula
Translation: The story is over
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ɪ-n-gwina n=ɪ-n-gambɪlɪ ba-a-lɪ bʊ-manyaani fiijo a-ka-balɪlo a-k-a ijolo . ba-a-jaat-an-il-aga n=ʊ-kw-angal-a pamopeene . ɪ-n-gwina j-iis-aga n-kʊ-j-eeg-a ɪ-n-gambɪlɪ n=ʊ-kʊ-bʊʊk-a na=jo pa-lʊ-sʊngo pa-kw-angal-a . ii-sikʊ lɪ-mo ʊ-n-na gw-a n-gwina a-a-lɪ m̩-bine
Glosses: AUG-9-crocodile COM=AUG-9-monkey 2-PST-COP 14-friendship INTENS AUG-12-time AUG-12-ASSOC old_times 2-PST-walk-RECP-APPL-IPFV COM=AUG-15-be_well-FV together AUG-9-crocodile 9-PST.come-IPFV 18-15-9-take-FV AUG-9-monkey COM=AUG-15-go-FV COM=REF.9 16-11-island 16-15-be_well-FV 5-day 5-one AUG-1-his_mother 1-ASSOC 9-crocodile 1-PST-COP 1-ill
Translation: Monkey and Crocodile were good friends long ago. They visited and accompanied each other. Crocodile used to come to pick up monkey and go with him to an island to spend time together. One day, Crocodile's mother was sick.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po ɪ-n-gwina j-aa-bʊʊk-ile n-kʊ-jɪ-bʊʊl-a ɪ-n-gambɪlɪ ʊkʊtɪ jʊʊba gw-angʊ m̩-bine . tʊ-bʊʊk-e ʊ-ka-n-keet-e .”
Glosses: then AUG-9-crocodile 9-PST-go-PFV 18-15-9-tell-FV AUG-9-monkey COMP my_mother 1-POSS.1SG 1-ill 1PL-go-SUBJ 2SG-ITV-1-look-SUBJ
Translation: So Crocodile went to tell Monkey, My mother is sick. Let's go, you should see her.”
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ɪ-n-gambɪlɪ j-aal-iitiike
Glosses: AUG-9-monkey 9-PST-agree.PFV
Translation: Monkey agreed.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ba-lɪnkʊ-bʊʊk-a
Glosses: 2-NARR-go-FV
Translation: They went.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ba-lɪnkw-i-twɪk-a ɪ-ly-ʊndʊ
Glosses: 2-NARR-REFL-lift_to_head-FV AUG-5-thatching_grass
Translation: They loaded the grass on their heads.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ba-lɪnkw-end-a
Glosses: 2-NARR-walk/travel-FV
Translation: They went.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po bo bi-kw-end-a bi-kw-end-a po ba-a-fik-ile pa-mo a-pa b-end-aga
Glosses: then as 2-PRS-walk/travel-FV 2-PRS-walk/travel-FV then 2-PST-arrive-PFV 16-one AUG-PROX.16 2-PST.walk/travel-IPFV
Translation: As they were going and going they arrived at some place where they were going.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ba-lɪnkʊ-ky-ag-a ɪ-k-iina ɪ-kɪ ki-kʊ-job-igw-a ʊkʊtɪ kɪ-sooko , ɪ-kɪ-tali fiijo
Glosses: 2-NARR-7-find-FV AUG-7-cave AUG-PROX.7 7-PRS-speak-PASS-FV COMP 7-ravine AUG-7-long INTENS
Translation: They found a cave which is called a ravine, a deep one.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po ʊ-jʊ a-lɪnkʊ-n-syob-a ʊ-n-nine
Glosses: then AUG-PROX.1 1-NARR-1-deceive-FV AUG-1-companion
Translation: This one betrayed her friend.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po nsyɪsyɪ a-a-kateele
Glosses: then skunk(1) 1-PST-be(come)_tired.PFV
Translation: Then Skunk became tired.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-aly-and-ile ʊ-kʊ-sipʊk-a
Glosses: 1-PST-begin-PFV AUG-15-doze-FV
Translation: He began to doze.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po bo i-kʊ-sipʊk-a , bo a-gon-ile ʊ-tʊ-lo po kalʊlʊ a-aly-eg-ile ɪɪ-nyama j-oosa
Glosses: then as 1-PRS-doze-FV as 1-rest-PFV AUG-13-sleep then hare(1) 1-PST-take-PFV AUG-meat(9) 9-all
Translation: ‎‎As he was dozing, as he was asleep, Hare took all the meat.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-a-l-iile pyʊ́, a-a-l-iile pyʊ́
Glosses: 1-PST-eat-PFV of_consuming_completely 1-PST-eat-PFV o.c.c . 
Translation: He ate it up, he ate it up.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: bo i-kʊ-lembʊk-a nsyɪsyɪ a-lɪnkw-ag-a kalʊlʊ a-l-iile j-oosa ɪɪ-nyama
Glosses: as 1-PRS-wake_up-FV skunk(1) 1-NARR-find-FV hare(1) 1-eat-PFV 9-all AUG-meat(9)
Translation: When Skunk woke up, he found that Hare had eaten all of the meat.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po a-lɪnkʊ-mmw-ani-a kalʊlʊ a-lɪnkʊ-tɪ ɪɪ-nyama jɪ-bʊʊk-ile kʊʊgʊ ?”
Glosses: then 1-NARR-1-ask-FV hare(1) 1-NARR-say AUG-meat(9) 9-go-PFV where
Translation: So he asked Hare “The meat, where has it gone?”
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po kalʊlʊ a-lɪnkʊ-tɪ hee . n-aa-gon-eliile niine ʊ-tʊ-lo . keet-a , jɪ-p-iile j-oosa , jɪ-bwes-ile . jɪ-bwes-ile , hee”'
Glosses: then hare(1) 1-NARR-say INTERJ 1SG-PST-rest-INTS.PFV COM.1SG AUG-13-sleep watch-FV 9-be_burnt-PFV 9-all 9-be_burnt_down-PFV 9-be_burnt_down-PFV INTERJ
Translation: Hare said “Hee, I was also asleep. Look, it all burnt to ashes. It burnt, hee.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po nsyɪsyɪ a-a-kaleele fiijo
Glosses: then skunk(1) 1-PST-be(come)_angry.PFV INTENS
Translation: Skunk was very angry.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-a-tɪ haya !”
Glosses: 1-SUBSEC-say OK(<SWA)
Translation: He said “OK!”
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: m-ma-jolo tʊ-lɪnkʊ-job-a
Glosses: 18-6-evening 1PL-NARR-speak-FV
Translation: Yesterday we spoke.
Language: San Salvador Kongo (English translation)
Transcription: tʊ-lɪnkʊ-sit-a kʊ-job-a
Glosses: 1PL-NARR-NEG.AUX-FV 15-speak-FV
Translation: We did not speak.
Language: San Salvador Kongo (English translation)
Transcription: ba-lɪnkʊ-bɪɪk-a a-m-ɪɪsi pa-m-ooto …
Glosses: 2-NARR-put-FV AUG-6-water 16-3-fire …
Translation: (intended: They light the fire. They wash the cooking utensils. They put the water on the fire.')
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: n-dɪnkʊ-tim-a ɪɪ-ng'ombe pa-ka-aja
Glosses: 1SG-NARR-herd-FV AUG-cow(10) 16-12-homestead
Translation: (intended: When I am grown up, I will build a big house. Then I will herd cows at home.')
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: Asia a-lɪnkʊ-sʊʊbɪl-a ʊkʊtɪ Juma aa=i-kʊ-j-a n̩-dʊme gw-ake
Glosses: A . 1-NARR-expect-FV COMP J . FUT=1-PRS-be(come)-FV 1-husband 1-POSS.SG
Translation: Asia expected that Juma would become her husband.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ngɪmba a-saam-iile kw-a Sambʊka kɪsita kʊ-many-a
Glosses: behold 1-migrate-APPL.PFV 17-ASSOC S . without 15-know-FV
Translation: Gosh, he has moved to Sambuka's, without knowing [that Sambuka has lied to him].
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: Juma na Sambʊka ba-lɪnkw-eg-an-a
Glosses: J . COM S . 2-NARR-marry-RECP-FV
Translation: Juma and Sambuka married.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: bo bi-kʊ-lond-a ʊ-kʊ-kɪnd-a kʊkʊtɪ bi-kʊ-tɪ ba-jɪ-tambʊk-e ba-kɪnd-e jɪ-lɪnkʊ-tup-a kangɪ jɪ-lɪnkʊ-j-a n-dali
Glosses: as 2-PRS-try-FV AUG-15-pass-FV every 2-PRS-say 2-9-cross-SUBJ 2-pass-SUBJ 9-NARR-become_fat-FV again 9-NARR-be(come)-FV 9-long
Translation: As they tried to pass, each time they wanted to cross and pass it [snake], it became fat and long.' [Children and Snake]
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: Juma a-lɪnkʊ-m̩-bʊʊl-a Sambʊka a-lɪnkʊ-tɪ Po n-gw-eg-ege jʊ∼jʊʊ-gwe , bʊle , paapo gʊ-n-gan-ile . ʊ-jʊ a-ka-n-gan-a n-dek-e .”
Glosses: J . 1-NARR-1-tell-FV S . 1-NARR-say then 1SG-2SG-marry-IPFV.SUBJ REDUPL∼1-2SG Q because 2SG-1SG-love-PFV AUG-PROX.1 1-NEG-1SG-love-FV 1SG-let-SUBJ
Translation: Juma told Sambuka Then I'll marry you, because you love me. The one who doesn't love me, I'll leave him.”
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: Sambʊka a-lɪnkʊ-hobok-a fiijo paapo ɪ-si a-a-lond-aga a-a-sy-ag-ile
Glosses: S . 1-NARR-be(come)_happy-FV INTENS because AUG-PROX.10 1-PST-want-IPFV 1-PST-10-find-PFV
Translation: Sambuka became very happy because she had achieved what she wanted.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po leelo bo a-fik-ile kɪfuki pa-k-iina pamo paa-sofu j-aa n-galamu kajamba a-lɪnkw-ɪm-a pa-nja
Glosses: then now/but as 1-arrive-PFV near 16-7-cave or 16-room(9) 9-ASSOC 9-lion tortoise(1) 1-NARR-stand/stop-FV 16-outside
Translation: When it arrived near the cave or the bedroom of Lion, Tortoise stopped outside.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po ba-lɪnkʊ-bʊʊk-a kʊ-kw-ip-a ɪ-ly-ʊndʊ kʊ-la
Glosses: then 2-NARR-go-FV 17-15-pluck-FV AUG-5-thatching_grass 17-DIST
Translation: They went to pluck grass there.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po ba-lɪnkw-ip-a ɪ-ly-ʊndʊ
Glosses: then 2-NARR-pluck-FV AUG-5-thatching_grass
Translation: They plucked grass.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po bo b-iip-ile ɪ-fi-kose , kʊkʊtɪ mu-ndʊ ɪ-fi-kose , ba-lɪnkʊ-j-a ba-ndʊ ba-a kʊ-piny-a
Glosses: then as 2-pluck-PFV AUG-8-bundle every 1-person AUG-8-bundle 2-NARR-be(come)-FV 2-person 2-ASSOC 15-bind-FV
Translation: 'When they had plucked bunches, each one bunches, they began to tie [the grass].' [Throw away the child]
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-lɪnkʊ-mmw-eg-a ʊ-mw-anaake
Glosses: 1-NARR-1-take-FV AUG-1-his_child
Translation: She took her child.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-lɪnkw-end-a n=ʊ-kʊ-tɪ fi , ʊ-kw-and-a ʊ-kʊ-mm-ongesy-a
Glosses: a-NARR-walk/travel-FV COM=AUG-15-say what AUG-15-begin-FV AUG-15-1-breastfeed-FV
Translation: She then did what, began to breastfeed it.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: bo ʊ-kʊ-mm-ongesy-a a-lɪnkʊ-tɪ Haa ! keet-a ʊʊ-syob-ile , gwe mw-inangʊ . ʊ-t-ile n-daag-ile ʊ-mw-ana””
Glosses: as 1-PRS-1-breastfeed-FV 1-NARR-say INTERJ watch-FV 2SG.1SG-deceive-PFV 2SG 1-my_companion 2SG-say-PFV 1SG-throw-PFV AUG-1-child
Translation: As she was breastfeeding it, she [the other woman] said Haa! Look, you've deceived me, my friend. You said I've thrown away the child.””
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: jʊ-la a-lɪnkw-and-a ʊ-kʊ-buj-a ʊ-kʊ-bʊʊk-a kʊ-kʊ-n-keet-a ʊ-mw-anaake
Glosses: 1-DIST 1-NARR-begin-FV AUG-15-return-FV AUG-15-go-FV 17-15-1-look-FV AUG-1-child
Translation: That one began returning, going to look for her child.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-lɪnkʊ-tɪ oko kalʊlʊ ! tʊ-bop-ege leelo !”
Glosses: 1-NARR-say INTERJ hare(1) 1PL-run-IPFV.SUBJ now/but
Translation: He [Tugutu] said Here we go, Hare! Let's run now!
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po kalʊlʊ a-lɪnkʊ-bop-a
Glosses: then hare(1) 1-NARR-run-FV
Translation: Hare ran/was running.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-lɪnkʊ-tɪ lɪnga tʊ-bop-ile a-ma-elɪ jɪ-mo n-gʊ-kʊ-koolel-a ʊkutɪ bʊle , mwa=n-dugutu , ʊ-li-po ?” gw-itɪk-e ʊ-tɪ ee , n-di=po””
Glosses: 1-NARR-say if/when 1PL-run-PFV AUG-6-mile(<EN) 9-one 1SG-PRS-2SG-call-FV COMP Q matronym=9-type_of_bird 2SG-COP=16 2SG-agree-SUBJ 2SG-say.SUBJ yes 1SG-COP=16
Translation: He said When we've run one mile, I'll call you saying Mr. Tugutu are you there?” You shall answer Yes, I'm here.””
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po bo b-and-ile ʊ-kʊ-bop-a jʊ-la mwa=n-dugutu a-a-syeele pala∼pa-la
Glosses: then as 2-begin-PFV AUG-15-run-FV 1-DIST matronym=9-t.o.bird 1-PST-remain.PFV REDUPL∼16-DIST
Translation: ‎When they had started to run that Mr. Tugutu had remained right there.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po kalʊlʊ a-lɪnkʊ-bop-a mw-ene
Glosses: then hare(1) 1-NARR-run-FV 1-only
Translation: So Hare ran/was running alone.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-lɪnkʊ-mal-a a-ma-elɪ ga-mo
Glosses: 1-NARR-finish-FV AUG-6-mile 6-one
Translation: He completed one mile.
Language: Yeyi (English translation)
Transcription: a-lɪnkʊ-n-koolel-a ʊ-n-kasi , a-lɪnkʊ-tɪ n-kasi gw-angʊ , bʊʊk-e lɪlɪno ʊlʊ , k-ʊʊl-e ɪ-fi-lombe , ʊ-ka-sy-e ʊ-bʊ-fu , kʊ-ma-lʊʊka”
Glosses: 1-NARR-1-call-FV AUG-1-wife 1-NARR-say 1-wife 1-POSS.1SG, go-SUBJ now/today now ITV-buy-SUBJ AUG-8-maize 2SG-ITV-grind-SUBJ AUG-14-flour 17-6-store
Translation: He called his wife and said “My wife, go right now, go buy maize, go grind flour, in the stores.”
Language: Yeyi (English translation)
Transcription: nalooli ʊ-n-kiikʊlʊ a-lɪnkw-a k-ʊʊl-a ɪ-fi-lombe
Glosses: really AUG-1-woman 1-NARR-go.FV 15-buy-FV AUG-8-maize
Translation: She went and bought maize.
Language: Yeyi (English translation)
Transcription: a-lɪnkw-a kʊ-sy-a ʊ-bʊ-fu kʊ-ma-lʊʊka
Glosses: 1-NARR-go.FV 15-grind-FV AUG-14-flour 17-6-shop
Translation: She went and ground flour at the stores.
Language: Yeyi (English translation)
Transcription: kʊ-no ʊ-n̩-dʊme a-lɪnkʊ-tendekesy-a ʊ-tʊ-ndʊ , ɪ-fi-lwɪlo fy-a kʊ-n̩-gog-el-a ʊ-gwise
Glosses: 17-PROX AUG-1-husband 1-NARR-prepare-FV AUG-13-thing AUG-8-poison 8-ASSOC 15-1-kill-APPL-FV AUG-his_father(1)
Translation: Here her husband prepared things, poison to kill her father with.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-a-gomok-a ʊ-mw-anike jʊ-la
Glosses: 1-SUBSEC-return-FV AUG-1-young_person 1-DIST
Translation: Then that young woman returned.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po ba-lɪnkw-end-a , ba-lɪnkw-end-a , ba-lɪnkw-end-a
Glosses: then 2-NARR-walk/travel-FV 2-NARR-walk/travel-FV 2-NARR-walk/travel-FV
Translation: They walked, they walked, they walked.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ba-lɪnkʊ-tɪ eh tʊ-kateele”
Glosses: 2-NARR-say INTERJ 1PL-be(come)_tired.PFV
Translation: They said Eh, we're tired.”
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: si-lɪnkw-angɪl-a m-mwanya
Glosses: 10-NARR-catch-FV 18-high
Translation: They caught (the bottles) in mid air.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ɪ-m-bilipili jɪ-lɪnkʊ-sunyunduk-a n-tʊ-supa mu-la n=ʊ-kʊ-nyeel-el-a m-maa-so na m-mi-lomo
Glosses: AUG-9-pepper(<SWA) 9-NARR-come_out_of-FV 18-13-bottle 18-DIST COM=AUG-15-jump-APPL-FV 18-6-eye COM 18-4-lip
Translation: The pepper came out of the little bottles and flew into their eyes and mouths.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: popaa∼po ɪ-n-gambɪlɪ si-lɪnkʊ-gw-a paa-si paapo j-aa-lɪ n-galɪ fiijo
Glosses: REDUPL∼then AUG-10-monkey 10-NARR-fall-FV 16-below because 9-PST-COP 9-fierce INTENS
Translation: And so the monkeys fell down because it was very hot.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: si-lɪnkʊ-kuut-a si-lɪnkʊ-tɪ , “Ho ! Ho ! Ho !”
Glosses: 10-NARR-cry-FV 10-NARR-say INTERJ INTERJ INTERJ
Translation: ‎‎They cried and said, “Ho! Ho! Ho!”
Language: Unknown language ( translation)
Transcription: si-mo si-lɪnkʊ-gw-a paa-si , puu !”
Glosses: 10-one 10-NARR-fall-FV 16-below of_falling_down
Language: Ndali (English translation)
Transcription: n-aa-tim-a ɪɪ-ng'ombe pa-ka-aja
Glosses: 1SG-SUBSEC-herd-FV AUG-cow(10) 16-12-homestead
Translation: (intended: When I am grown up, I will build a big house. Then I will herd cows at home.')
Language: Ndali (English translation)
Transcription: bo m-mal-ile pa-kʊ-kin-a n-aa-bʊʊk-a kʊ-n-nuguna gw-angʊ kʊ-kʊ-ly-a nagwe ɪ-fi-ndʊ fy-a pa-muu-si
Glosses: as 1SG-finish-PFV 16-15-play-FV 1SG-SUBSEC-go-FV 17-1-younger_sibling_of_same_sex 1-POSS.1SG 17-15-eat-FV COM.1 AUG-8-food 8-ASSOC 17-3-daytime
Translation: (intended: Tomorrow I will play football. When I am done playing, I will go to my younger brother to have lunch with him.')
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: b-aa-bɪɪk-a a-m-ɪɪsi pa-m-ooto …
Glosses: 2-SUBSEC-put-FV AUG-6-water 16-3-fire …
Translation: (intended: They light the fire. Then they wash the cooking utensils. Then they put the water on the fire …')
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ba-a-sanjʊl-a n=ɪɪ-nywili …
Glosses: 2-SUBSEC-comb-FV COM=AUG-hair(10) _
Translation: (intended: Long ago they used to dance a lot. They dressed well. They bathed. They combed their hair …')
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po piitaasi ʊ-n-nyambala jʊ-la a-lɪnkʊ-j-a mu-ndʊ gw-a kʊ-fung-a ɪɪ-safalɪ j-aake j-aa kʊ-bʊʊk-a kʊ-no ba-li=ko ba-la , kʊ-kʊ-mel-a ɪ-fy-ʊma
Glosses: then later AUG-1-man 1-DIST 1-NARR-be(come)-FV 1-person 1-ASSOC 15-tie-FV AUG-journey(9)(<SWA) 9-POSS.SG 9-ASSOC 15-go-FV 17-PROX 2-COP=17 2-DIST 17-15-claim-FV AUG-8-rich
Translation: Then later that man started to set out for where they were, in order to claim the brideprice.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: bo a-fik-ile kʊ-la b-a-mmw-ambɪlɪl-a kanunu
Glosses: as 1-arrive-PFV 17-DIST 2-SUBSEC-1-receive-FV well
Translation: When he arrived there, they received him well.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-a-ly-a
Glosses: 1-SUBSEC-eat-FV
Translation: He ate.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-a-gon-a
Glosses: 1-SUBSEC-rest-FV
Translation: He slept.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po kɪ-laabo a-mmw-eg-a ʊ-n-kyameni n=ʊ-kʊ-m̩-bʊʊl-a ɪ-si si-n-twele pa-la
Glosses: then 7-tomorrow 1.SUBSEC-1-take-FV AUG-1-chairman(<EN) COM=AUG-15-1-tell-FV AUG-PROX.10 10-1-carry.PFV 16-DIST
Translation: The next day he contacted a chairman and told him what brought him there.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po ba-lɪnkw-and-a b-oope bo bʊ-k-iile n=ʊ-lʊ-bʊnjʊ
Glosses: then 2-NARR-begin-FV 2-also as 14-dawn-PFV COM=AUG-11-morning
Translation: Early in the morning they started.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ba-lɪnkʊ-j-a ba-ndʊ ba-a k-oog-a b-ooga
Glosses: 2-NARR-be(come)-FV 2-person 2-ASSOC 15-bathe-FV 14-bath
Translation: They began to bath.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ba-a-fwal-a kanunu
Glosses: 2-SUBSEC-dress/wear-FV well
Translation: They got dressed up.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ba-lɪnkʊ-j-a b-andʊ ba-a kʊ-piny-a ɪ-mi-sigo gy-abo n=ʊ=kʊ-bʊʊk-a
Glosses: 2-NARR-be(come)-FV 2-person 2-ASSOC 15-bind-FV AUG-4-burden 4-POSS.PL COM=AUG-15-go-FV
Translation: They began to bind their things and go.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-lɪnkʊ-pimb-a ʊ-bʊ-fu bw-ake n̩goosi
Glosses: 1-NARR-load-FV AUG-14-flour 14-POSS.SG N . 
Translation: Ngoosi lifted that flour.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ii-twɪk-a pa-n-tʊ
Glosses: 1.SUBSEC.REFL-lift_to_head-FV 16-3-head
Translation: She loaded it on her head.
Language: Old French (842-ca. 1400) (English translation)
Transcription: b-oosa ba-bɪlɪ ba-lɪnkʊ-j-a ba-ndʊ ba-a kʊ-bʊʊk-a m̩-bʊ-ganga
Glosses: 2-all 2-two 2-NARR-be(come)-FV 2-person 2-ASSOC 15-go-FV 18-1-doctor
Translation: The two of them set out to go to a healer.
Language: Old French (842-ca. 1400) (English translation)
Transcription: boo=bʊno∼bʊ-no ba-lɪnkw-end-a , ba-lɪnkw-end-a , ba-lɪnkw-end-a , ba-lɪnkw-end-a n=ʊ-kw-end-a
Glosses: REF.14=REDUPL∼14-DEM 2-NARR-walk/travel-FV 2-NARR-walk/travel-FV 2-NARR-walk/travel-FV 2-NARR-walk/travel-FV COM=AUG-15-walk/travel-FV
Translation: Thus they travelled, travelled, travelled and travelled.
Language: Old French (842-ca. 1400) (English translation)
Transcription: ba-a-j-a kʊ-fik-a n-k-iisʊ kɪ-mo
Glosses: 2-SUBSEC-go-FV 15-arrive-FV 18-7-land 7-one
Translation: Finally they arrived in some land.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ba-alɪnkw-endelel-a n=ɪɪ-safalɪ
Glosses: 2-NARR-continue-FV COM=AUG-journey(9)(<SWA)
Translation: They continued their journey.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po ba-lɪnkw-endelel-a bʊbʊʊ∼bʊ
Glosses: then 2-NARR-continue-FV REDUPL∼PROX.14
Translation: Thus they continued.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ba-a-j-a kʊ-fik-a n-ky-eni kangɪ
Glosses: 2-SUBSEC-go-FV 15-arrive-FV 18-7-forehead again
Translation: They got further ahead.
Language: Unknown language ( translation)
Transcription: mwa=n-dugutu a-a-bʊʊk-ile
Glosses: matronym=9-type_of_bird 1-PST-go-PFV
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-a-ba-paal-ile a-ba-nine ba-haano …
Glosses: 1-PST-2-invite-PFV AUG-2-companion 2-five _
Translation: He gathered five companions …
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: kangɪ maelɪ jɪ-ngɪ jɪ-mo a-alɪ-m̩-bɪɪk-ile mwa=n-dugutu n-nine …
Glosses: again mile(9)(<EN) 9-other 9-one 1-PST-1-put-PFV matronym=9-t.o.bird 1-companion _
Translation: Another mile, he placed a fellow Mr. Tugutu …
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: na kʊ-lʊ-malɪɪkɪlo , ma-elɪ ga-a bʊ-haano mwa=n-dugutu ʊ-jʊ-ngɪ
Glosses: COM 17-11-end 6-mile 6-ASSOC 5-five matronym=9-t.o.bird AUG-1-other
Translation: At the finish line, the fifth mile, another Mr. Tugutu.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po mwa=n-dugutu ʊ-jʊ-ngɪ , jʊ-la ba-a-job-aga na kalʊlʊ a-a-j-a pa-bw-andɪlo pa-la
Glosses: then matronym=9-t.o.bird AUG-1-other 1-DIST 2-PST-speak-IPFV COM hare(1) 1-SUBSEC-be(come)-FV 16-14-start 16-DIST
Translation: ‎‎The other Mr. Tugutu, the one who had been talking with Hare, he then was at the start.
Language: Totela (English translation)
Transcription: ɪ-li-sikʊ lɪ-mo , ɪ-n-gʊlʊbe j-aa-bɪɪk-ɪl-iigwe ɪ-fi-ndʊ fy-ake
Glosses: AUG-5-day 5-one AUG-9-pig 9-PST-put-APPL-PASS.PFV AUG-8-food 8-POSS.SG
Translation: One day, Pig was given its food.
Language: Totela (English translation)
Transcription: po leelo ɪ-li-seekwa ly-a-salaga∼sal-aga ʊ-kʊ-lond-a ɪ-fi-ndʊ fy-a kw-i-swɪl-a ly-ope
Glosses: then now/but AUG-5-duck 5-PST-REDUPL∼choose-IPFV AUG-15-search-FV AUG-8-food 8-ASSOC 15-REFL-feed-FV 5-also
Translation: Duck was pecking for food to feed itself.
Language: Totela (English translation)
Transcription: po ɪ-ly-ene ly-end-a n=ʊ-kʊ-fi-bon-a ɪ-fi-ndʊ fy-a n-gʊlʊbe
Glosses: then AUG-5-self 5-SUBSEC.walk/travel-FV COM=AUG-15-8-see-FV AUG-8-food 8-ASSOC 9-pig
Translation: Then it saw Pig's food.
Language: Totela (English translation)
Transcription: lɪ-lɪnkw-ingɪl-a mw-i-tembe ly-a n-gʊlʊbe n=ʊ-kw-and-a ʊ-kʊ-ly-a ɪ-fi-ndʊ fi-la
Glosses: 5-NARR-enter-FV 18-5-stable 5-ASSOC 9-pig COM=AUG-15-begin-FV AUG-15-eat-FV AUG-8-food 8-DIST
Translation: '‎‎It entered the pigshed and started to eat that food.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ba-lɪnkw-abʊl-a , ba-lɪnkʊ-gw-ag-a ʊ-n-tʊ gw-a gwise gw-a n̩goosi gʊ-li=ko kʊ-bʊ-fu bʊ-la
Glosses: 2-NARR-open-FV 2-NARR-3-find-FV AUG-3-head 1-ASSOC his_father(1) 1-ASSOC N . 3-COP=17 17-14-flour 14-DIST
Translation: They opened it [sack], they found that Ngoosi's father's head was in that flour.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ʊ-n-nyambala jʊ-la a-a-lond-aga ʊ-kʊ-bop-a , ʊ-n̩-dʊme gw-a n̩goosi
Glosses: AUG-1-man 1-DIST 1-PST-try-IPFV AUG-15-run-FV AUG-1-husband 1-ASSOC N . 
Translation: That man, Ngoosi's husband, was trying to run away.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: b-a-n-kol-a pala∼pa-la
Glosses: 2-SUBSEC-1-grasp-FV REDUPL∼16-DIST
Translation: They caught him right there.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: b-a-n̩-gog-a
Glosses: 2-SUBSEC-1-kill-FV
Translation: They killed him.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: j-aa-bop-ile
Glosses: 9-PST-run-PFV
Translation: He [Pig] ran.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: j-aa-kat-ile ʊ-n-tʊ gw-a ii-seekwa
Glosses: 9-PST-break(<SWA)-PFV AUG-3-head 3-ASSOC 5-duck
Translation: He broke Duck's head.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ʊ-mw-ene fi-tiimigwa a-lɪnkʊ-bop-a
Glosses: AUG-1-owner 8-livestock 1-NARR-run-FV
Translation: The livestock owner ran.
Language: Unknown language ( translation)
Transcription: eeg-a ʊ-m-mage
Glosses: 1.SUBSEC.take-FV AUG-3-knife
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-a-lɪ-buut-a ii-seekwa
Glosses: 1-SUBSEC-5-slaughter-FV 5-duck
Translation: He slaughtered Duck.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ʊ-gwise gw-a n̩goosi , ʊ-n-nyambala jʊ-la , a-a-tʊʊgal-aga n-ky-umba ky-ake pasima
Glosses: AUG-his_father(1) 1-ASSOC N . AUG-1-man 1-DIST 1-PST-stay-IPFV 18-7-room(<SWA) 7-POSS.SG different
Translation: Ngoosi's father, that man's father in-law, he was staying in a separate room.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po n-ky-umba mu-la a-a-j-a mw-ene itolo
Glosses: then 18-7-room 18-DIST 1-SUBSEC-be(come)-FV 1-self just
Translation: In that room he was all alone.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po mw-ene n̩goosi na jʊ-n̩-dʊme ba-a-j-aga n=ɪ-ky-umba ky-abo
Glosses: then 1-self N . COM 1-1-husband 2-PST-be(come)-IPFV COM=AUG-7-room 7-POSS.PL
Translation: Ngoosi and her husband, they had their own room.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po p-ii-balasi pa-la j-aa-j-a=po ɪɪ-meesa a-pa paa∼pa n̩goosi a-a-tʊʊl-ile ʊ-bʊ-fu bw-ake
Glosses: then 16-5-veranda 16-DIST 9-SUBSEC-be(come)-FV=16 AUG-table(9)(<SWA) AUG-PROX.16 REDUPL∼PROX.16 N . 1-PST-take_from_head-PFV AUG-14-flour 14-POSS.SG
Translation: On the veranda there was a table where Ngoosi had put the flour.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-a-nyak-ile ʊ-lw-ala
Glosses: 1-PST-snatch-PFV AUG-11-grindstone
Translation: He [Monkey] snatched the grindstone.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-a-bop-a na lw-ala lʊ-la
Glosses: 1-SUBSEC-run-FV COM 11-grindstone 11-DIST
Translation: He ran with that grindstone.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-a-bʊʊk-a m-mi-syanjʊ
Glosses: 1-SUBSEC-go-FV 18-6-bush
Translation: He went [=ran] into the bush.' [Monkey and Tortoise]
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po kajamba ʊ-n-nine a-lɪnkʊ-tɪ ndaga”
Glosses: then tortoise(1) AUG-1-companion 1-NARR-say thanks
Translation: Tortoise's child said Thanks.”
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po b-ingɪl-a mu-n̩-gʊnda
Glosses: then 2-SUBSEC.enter-FV 18-3-field
Translation: They entered the farm.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: b-eeg-a a-ma-sɪmbɪ
Glosses: 2-SUBSEC.take-FV AUG-6-cocoyam
Translation: They took cocoyam.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: b-eeg-a ii-seeke
Glosses: 2-SUBSEC.take-FV 5-sidedish
Translation: They took a side dish.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: b-eeg-a fy-osa
Glosses: 2-SUBSEC.take-FV 8-all
Translation: They took all sorts of food.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-lɪnkʊ-koolel-a a-ba-nyambala a-mil-ile a-ba-ana !”
Glosses: 1-NARR-call-FV AUG-2-man 1-devour-PFV AUG-2-child
Translation: She called to the men, She's devoured the children!”
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po a-ba-nyambala b-and-a ʊ-kʊ-bop-a
Glosses: then AUG-2-man 2-SUBSEC.begin-FV AUG-15-run-FV
Translation: [Some of the] men began to run.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: b-and-a ʊ-kʊ-bop-a
Glosses: 2-SUBSEC.begin-FV AUG-15-run-FV
Translation: They [some other men] began to run.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: tʊ-kw-a kʊ-kin-a
Glosses: 1PL-PRS-go.FV 15-play-FV
Translation: We will go and play.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: aa=tʊ-kw-a kʊ-kin-a
Glosses: FUT=1PL-PRS-go.FV 15-play-FV
Translation: We will go and play (at some distant time).
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: tw-isakw-a kʊ-kin-a
Glosses: 1PL-INDEF.FUT-go.FV 15-play-FV
Translation: We might go and play.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: aa=tw-isakw-a kʊ-kin-a
Glosses: FUT=1PL-INDEF.FUT-go.FV 15-play-FV
Translation: We might go and play (at some distant time).
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: lɪnga ʊ-l-iile , aa=kʊ-fw-a
Glosses: if/when 2SG-eat-PFV FUT=2SG.PRS-die-FV
Translation: If you eat it, you will die.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: komma ʊ-kʊ-bʊʊk-a , a-m-ɪɪsi aa=gi-kʊ-j-a ma-talalɪfu
Glosses: PROH AUG-15-go-FV AUG-6-water FUT=6-PRS-be(come)-FV 6-cold
Translation: Don't go, the water will be cold.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: lɪnga n-gʊl-ile a=n-gʊ-jeng-a ɪɪ-nyumba ɪɪ-nywamu
Glosses: if/when 1SG-grow-PFV FUT=1SG-PRS-build-FV AUG-house(9) AUG-big(9)
Translation: When I am grown up, I will build a big house.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: na=a-ma-jolo a=n-gʊ-j-a=po pa-ka-aja
Glosses: COM=AUG-6-evening FUT=1SG-PRS-be(come)-FV=16 16-12-homestead
Translation: In the evening I will be at home.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: #aa=i-kʊ-kin-a ʊ-m-pɪla
Glosses: #FUT=1-PRS-play-FV AUG-3-ball
Translation: [][l](intended: He will be [=presumably he is] playing football.')
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: #aa=si-kʊ-j-a n=ɪ-n-jala
Glosses: #FUT=10-PRS-be(come)-FV COM=AUG-9-hunger
Translation: [][l](intended: They will be [=presumably they are] hungry.')
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po kajamba a-a-tɪ hee . gʊʊ-hobok-el-ege . lɪlɪno n-dɪ n=ɪ-n-jɪla . n-sumwike kw-a ɗaaɗa gw-angʊ . a-lɪ n=ɪ-fy-ɪnja mia mooja . po a-bɪɪk-ile ʊ-bʊ-fumbwe
Glosses: then tortoise(1) 1-SUBSEC-say INTERJ 2SG.1SG-be(come)_happy-APPL-IPFV.SUBJ now/today 1SG-COP COM=AUG-9-path 1SG-depart.PFV 17-ASSOC sister(1)(SWA) 1-POSS.1SG 1-COP COM=AUG-8-year one(SWA) hundred(SWA). then 1-put-PFV AUG-14-concern
Translation: Tortoise said “Hee. Forgive me. Now I am travelling. I'm heading to my sister's. She is a hundred years old. She has made an invitation.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po lee koo=kʊ-no n-gʊ-bʊʊk-a . po leelo ɪɪ-heela j-aako aa=kw-eg-aga kangɪ bo n-iis-ile”
Glosses: then now/but REF.17=17-PROX 1SG-PRS-go-FV then now/but AUG-money(9) 9-POS.2SG FUT=2SG.MOD.FUT-take-MOD.FUT again as 1SG-come-PFV
Translation: There I'm going. Your money you shall take when I've come back.”
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po mwa=n-gambɪlɪ a-a-tɪ ee , haya ! mma po a=n-gw-is-a kangɪ”. a-lɪnkʊ-bʊʊk-a kʊ-ka-aja
Glosses: then matronym-9-monkey 1-SUBSEC-say yes OK(<SWA) no then FUT=1SG-PRS-come-FV again 1-NARR-go-FV 17-12-homestead
Translation: Mr. Monkey said “Yes, OK. I'll come again.” He went home.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ee , a-lɪ na=go lwele kʊkʊtɪ kɪ-lʊndɪ ki-k-oog-a ɪ-n-dobo jɪ-mo . ʊ-gwe kʊ-lond-a ʊ-neg-ege ɪ-n-dobo lwele , bʊle aa=kʊ-bwesy-a ?
Glosses: yes, 1-COP COM=REF.6 eight every 7-leg 7-PRS-bathe-FV AUG-9-bucket 9-one AUG-2SG 2SG.PRS-want-FV 2SG-draw_liquid-IPFV.SUBJ AUG-10-bucket eight Q FUT=2SG.PRS-overcome-FV
Translation: Yes, it [Spider] has eight legs, every leg bathes in one bucket. You, do you want to draw eight buckets full, will you bear that?' [Hare and Spider]
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: mma , n-gʊ-ba-ag-a . p-oope a=n-gʊ-ba-ag-a
Glosses: no 1SG-PRS-2-find-FV . 16-also FUT=1SG-PRS-2-find-FV
Translation: No, I'm finding them (sic!). Even then I'll find them.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: lɪnga ʊ-l-iile , kʊ-fw-a
Glosses: if/when 2SG-eat-PFV 2SG.PRS-die-FV
Translation: If you eat it, you die (i.e. this is a known fact).
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: looli ɪ-si n-gʊ-ba-bʊʊl-a , aa=mu-si-kol-ege fiijo lɪnga m-fw-ile
Glosses: but AUG-PROX.10 1SG-PRS-2PL-tell-FV FUT=2PL-10-grasp-IPFV.SUBJ INTENS if/when 1SG-die-PFV
Translation: The things I tell you, you must stick to when I'm dead.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: aa=i-kʊ-j-a pa-kʊ-jeng-a
Glosses: FUT=1-PRS-be(come)-FV 16-15-build-FV
Translation: He will be building.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: aa=tʊ-kw-a kʊ-kin-a ʊ-m-pɪla
Glosses: FUT=1PL-PRS-go.FV 15-play-FV AUG-3-ball
Translation: We will go and play football (at some distant time).
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: pa-lʊ-bʊnjʊ aa=tw-isakʊ-kin-a ʊ-m-pɪla
Glosses: 16-11-morning FUT=1PL-INDEF.FUT-play-FV AUG-3-ball
Translation: The day after tomorrow we might play football.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: na=a-ma-jolo ba-kaalɪ aa=bi-kʊ-mog-a
Glosses: COM=AUG-6-evening 2-PERS FUT=2-PRS-dance-FV
Translation: In the evening they will still be dancing.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: leelo ʊ-ne ni-kʊ-laalʊʊsy-a ni-kʊ-tɪ: kalɪ b-isakʊ-lobok-a bʊle∼bʊle pa-lw-ɪsi ? namanga ʊ-lw-ɪsi lʊlʊʊ∼lʊ kɪ-siba , kangɪ ɪ-n-gwina ny-ingi fiijo; mw-ene mu-m̩-bwato mo bi-kʊ-sʊʊbɪl-a ʊ-kw-end-a
Glosses: now/but AUG-1SG 1SG-PRS-ask-FV 1SG-PRS-say Q 2-INDEF.FUT-cross_over_water-FV REDUPL∼how 16-11-river because AUG-11-river REDUPL∼PROX.11 7-pond again AUG-10-crocodile 10-many INTENS 18-only 18-18-boat(1)(<EN) REF.18 2-PRS-hope-FV AUG-15-walk/travel-FV
Translation: Now I ask and say: How will they cross the river? Because this river is very deep and the crocodiles are many. Only in a boat they can travel.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: bʊle gwe mw-inangʊ , gwe kʊ-bal-a ɪɪ-nongwa sisii∼si , kʊ-tɪ fi-ki , kw-inogon-a sa=bi-kʊ-lobok-a bʊle∼bʊle ?
Glosses: Q 2SG 1-my_companion 2SG 15-read-FV AUG-issue(10) REDUPL∼PROX.10 2SG.PRS-say 8-what 2SG.PRS-think-FV come=2-PRS-cross_over_water-FV REDUPL∼how
Translation: You, my friend, who you are reading these words, how do you think that they will cross over?' (; orthography adapted)
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ʊ-n-twa a-lɪnkʊ-job-a a-lɪnkʊ-tɪ mu-sy-ag-an-i-e ɪ-si i-kʊ-job-a ʊ-n̩-dongi ʊ-n-niongafu !” bʊle , Kyala a-ti-kʊ-ba-longel-a kanunu a-ba-sʊngʊligwa ba-ake , a-ba bi-kʊ-n̩-dɪlɪl-a pa-muu-si na pa-kɪ-lo ? bʊle , isa=i-kʊ-kaabɪl-a ʊ-kʊ-ba-tʊʊl-a ?
Glosses: AUG-1-lord 1-NARR-speak-FV 1-NARR-say 2PL-10-find-RECP-CAUS-SUBJ AUG-PROX.10 1-PRS-speak-FV AUG-1-judge AUG-1-twisted Q God(1) 1-NEG-PRS-2-judge-FV well AUG-2-selected 2-POSS.SG AUG-PROX.2 2-PRS-1-lament-FV 16-3-daytime COM 16-7-night Q come=1-PRS-be_late-FV AUG-15-2-help-FV ? 
Translation: And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. And shall no God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: n-gʊ-ba-bʊʊl-a ʊkʊtɪ , Kyala i-kʊ-ba-longel-a m̩bɪbɪ∼m̩bɪbɪ ɪ-fi bi-kʊ-lond-igw-a ʊ-kʊ-kab-a . looli bo i-kw-is-a n-nya-mu-ndʊ , bʊle , isa=i-kʊ-ba-ag-a a-ba-ndʊ a-ba bi-kʊ-mmw-itɪk-a ?
Glosses: 1SG-PRS-2PL-tell-FV COMP God 1-PRS-2-judge-FV REDUPL∼fast AUG-PROX.8 2-PRS-want-PASS-FV AUG-15-get-FV but as 1-PRS-come-FV 1-kinship-1-person Q come=1-PRS-2-find-FV AUG-2-person AUG-PROX.2 2-PRS-1-believe-FV
Translation: I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on earth?' (Luke 18: 6–8)
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po p-ii-balasi j-aa-j-a=po ɪɪ-meesa a-pa paa∼pa N̩goosi a-a-tʊʊl-ile ʊ-bʊ-fu bw-ake , bʊ-la ba-j-ile kʊ-sy-a , ʊ-bʊ naa=i-kʊ-bʊʊk-a na=bo ʊ-gwise
Glosses: then 16-5-veranda(<SWA) 9-SUBSEC-be(come)-FV=16 AUG-table(9)(<SWA) AUG-PROX.16 REDUPL∼PROX.16 N . 1-PST-take_from_head-PFV AUG-14-flour 14-POSS.SG 16-DIST 2-go-PFV 15-grind-FV AUG-PROX.14 FUT=1-PRS-go-FV COM=REF.14 AUG-his_father(1)
Translation: On the veranda there was a table where Ngoosi had put the flour that they had gone to grind, the one that her father would go with.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po ʊ-mu-ndʊ jʊ-la ʊ-gw-a kɪ-lɪngo a-lɪnkw-amul-a , a-lɪnkʊ-tɪ a-pa bo si-lɪ bʊno∼bʊ-no , ʊ-ne n-dek-ile , n-ga-bagɪl-a ʊ-kʊ-ʊl-a paapo na=n-gw-is-a k-oonang-a ɪ-kɪ-lɪngo ky-a ba-anangʊ a-ba-a kw-is-a kw-ingɪl-a=po pa-my-angʊ”
Glosses: then AUG-1-person 1-DIST AUG-1-ASSOC 7-inheritance 1-NARR-answer-FV 1-NARR-say AUG-PROX.16 as 10-COP REDUPL∼14-DEM AUG-1SG 1SG-let-PFV 1SG-NEG-be_able-FV AUG-15-buy-FV because FUT=1SG-PRS-come-FV 15-destroy-FV AUG-7-inheritance 7-ASSOC 2-my_child AUG-2-ASSOC 15-come-FV 15-enter-FV=16 16-4-POSS.1SG
Translation: And the kinsman said I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I mar mine own inheritance [lit. …I cannot buy it because I will come to destroy the inheritance of my children who will come to succeed me]') (Ruth 4:6)
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: tʊ-tik-e ɪ-m-bilipili tʊ-bɪɪk-e n-tʊ-supa . tʊ-kw-a kʊ-si-sop-el-a paapo ɪ-sy-ene si-kw-a kʊ-t-ɪgɪ bi-kʊ-tʊ-p-a ɪ-fi-ndʊ”
Glosses: 1PL-pound-SUBJ AUG-9-pepper 1PL-put-SUBJ 18-13-bottle 1PL-PRS-go.FV 15-10-throw-APPL-FV because AUG-10-self 10-PRS-go.FV 15-say-IPFV 2-PRS-1PL-give-FV AUG-8-food
Translation: We should pound pepper and put it in little bottles. Then we will go throw them at them [monkeys], for they'll think “they're throwing food.”' (Thieving Monkeys)
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: n-gʊ-sʊʊm-a mw-eg-e ʊ-lʊ-goje , mu-m-biny-e ɪ-m-bʊlʊkʊtʊ . mu-kol-e fiijo , mu-sulusy-ege panandɪ∼panandɪ . lɪnga m-fik-ile n-gw-a kʊ-jɪgɪsy-a ʊ-lʊ-goje , ʊ-mwe mu-kʊ-lek-esy-aga
Glosses: 1SG-PRS-beg-FV 2PL-take-SUBJ AUG-11-rope 2PL-1SG-bind-SUBJ AUG-10-ear 1PL-grasp-SUBJ INTENS 2PL-lower-IPFV.SUBJ REDUPL∼a_little if/when 1SG-arrive-PFV 1SG-PRS-go.FV 15-shake-FV AUG-11-rope AUG-2PL 2PL-MOD.FUT-let-CAUS-MOD.FUT
Translation: I beg you (pl.) to take a rope and tie it to my ears. Hold it tight, lower it step by step. When I arrive [at the ground] I will shake the rope and you shall let go of it.' [Hare and Spider]
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: n-gw-a kw-is-a n=ʊ-n-kamu gw-angʊ ʊ-n-nywamu fiijo
Glosses: 1SG-PRS-go.FV 15-come-FV COM=AUG-1-relative 1-POSS.1SG AUG-1-big INTENS
Translation: I will come with my very big relative.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: n-gw-a kʊ-kin-a ʊ-m-pɪla
Glosses: 1SG-PRS-go.FV 15-play-FV AUG-3-ball
Translation: I will (go and) play football.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: lɪlɪno tʊ-kw-a kʊ-kin-aga ʊ-m-pɪla
Glosses: now/today 1PL-PRS-go.FV 15-play-IPFV AUG-3-ball
Translation: 1. Today we will (go and) be playing football (i.e. not stop).
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: i-kw-a kʊ-jeng-aga kʊ-Tʊkʊjʊ
Glosses: 1-PRS-go.FV 15-build-IPFV 17-T . 
Translation: 1. He will (go and) be building in Tukuyu (continuously).
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: kʊkʊtɪ ky-ɪnja bi-kw-a kʊ-mog-aga ii-ng'oma
Glosses: every 7-year 2-PRS-go.FV 15-dance-IPFV 5-type_of_dance
Translation: Every year they will go and dance the ng'oma dance.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: tw-isakʊ-kin-a ʊ-m-pɪla m̩-bʊ-sikʊ bʊla∼bʊ-la
Glosses: 1PL-INDEF.FUT-play-FV AUG-3-ball 18-14-time REDUPL∼14-DIST
Translation: We might play football some day.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: tw-isakʊ-kin-a ʊ-m-pɪla
Glosses: 1PL-INDEF.FUT-play-FV AUG-3-ball
Translation: We might play football (unsure or dependent on circumstances).
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: tw-isakʊ-fik-a kʊ-ka-aja k-ɪɪnʊ
Glosses: 1PL-INDEF.FUT-arrive-FV 17-12-homestead 12-POSS.2PL
Translation: We might arrive at your place some day (i.e do not overdo your bragging about it, we might come and check).
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: mu-nga-bʊʊk-aga kʊ-m-ɪɪsi mwibeene , ɪ-n-joka j-isakʊ-ba-mil-a
Glosses: 2PL-NEG.SUBJ-go-IPFV 17-6-water 2PL.self AUG-9-snake 9-INDEF.FUT-2PL-swallow-FV
Translation: Don't go to the water by yourselves, a snake might devour you.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a-ka-pɪɪj-a=mo ɪ-m-balaga , kangɪ a-t-isakʊ-pɪɪj-a=mo
Glosses: 1-NEG-cook-FV=some AUG-9-banana_stew again 1-NEG-INDEF.FUT-cook-FV=some
Translation: She has never cooked banana stew and she won't likely ever do so.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: b-isakʊ-kʊ-tik-a
Glosses: 2-INDEF.FUT-2SG-pound-FV
Translation: They might (eventually) knock you over.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: lɪnga fi-kɪnd-ile ɪ-fy-ɪnja f-ingi ɪ-fi fi-kw-is-a aa=bi-kʊ-mal-a ɪ-n-jɪla j-aa kʊ-bʊʊk-a kʊ-Tʊkʊjʊ
Glosses: if/when 8-pass-PFV AUG-8-year 8-many AUG-PROX.8 8-PRS-come-FV FUT=2-PRS-finish-FV AUG-9-path 9-ASSOC 15-go-FV 17-T . 
Translation: In many years, they will finish the road to Tukuyu.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: aa=tw-isakʊ-fik-a kɪ-laabo
Glosses: FUT=1PL-INDEF.FUT-arrive-FV 7-tomorrow
Translation: We will probably arrive tomorrow.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: isakʊ-kin-a ʊ-m-pɪla
Glosses: 1.INDEF.FUT-play-FV AUG-3-ball
Translation: He will be [=presumably he is] playing football.' [ET]
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: s-isakʊ-j-a n=ɪ-n-jala
Glosses: 10-INDEF.FUT-be(come)-FV COM=AUG-9-hunger
Translation: They will be [=presumably they are] hungry.' [ET]
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ʊ-mw-ana i-kʊ-lɪl-a n-nyumba . isakʊ-bunguluk-ɪl-a m-m-ooto
Glosses: AUG-1-child 1-PRS-cry-FV 18-house(9) 1.INDEF.FUT-toss_and_turn-APPL-FV 18-3-fire
Translation: The chid is crying in the house. It'll have [=presumably it has] fallen into the fire.' (Busse 1949: 199; orthography adapted)
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: n-isak-ʊʊl-aga ɪ-fi
Glosses: 1SG-INDEF.FUT-buy-IPFV AUG-PROX.8
Translation: I will (probably or eventually) buy these things (habitually).
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: isakʊ-jeng-aga papaa∼pa
Glosses: 1.INDEF.FUT-build-IPFV REDUPL∼PROX.16
Translation: He will (probably or eventually) be building right here.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ʊ-n-kiikʊlʊ n-ummw-ag-ile , tʊ-kʊ-j-a pa-kw-eg-an-a kɪfuki
Glosses: AUG-1-woman 1SG-1-find-PFV 1PL-PRS-be(come)-FV 16-15-marry-RECP-FV near
Translation: I've found a woman, we'll marry soon.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: bo kʊ-j-a pa-kʊ-nw-a ʊ-n-kota ʊ-gʊ taasi ʊ-ka-bʊʊk-ege n=ʊ-lʊ-bʊnjʊ m-ma-tengele
Glosses: as 2SG.PRS-be(come)-FV 16-15-drink-FV AUG-3-medicine AUG-PROX.3 first 2SG-ITV-go-IPFV.SUBJ COM=AUG-11-morning 18-6-bush
Translation: When you plan to drink this portion, first go into the bush in the morning.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ɪɪ-fula jɪ-kʊ-j-a pa-kʊ-tim-a
Glosses: AUG-rain(9) 9-PRS-be(come)-FV 16-15-rain-FV
Translation: It is about to rain.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: bo m-fik-ile pa-ka-aja , ʊ-n-nuguna gw-angʊ a-a-j-aga pa-kʊ-sook-a=po
Glosses: as 1SG-arrive-PFV 16-12-homestead AUG-1-younger_sibling 1-POSS.1SG 1-PST-be(come)-IPFV 16-15-leave-FV=16
Translation: When I arrived at home my younger brother was about to leave.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: m-b-a=ko ʊ-n-katɪ
Glosses: 1SG-give-FV=17 AUG-3-bread
Translation: Give me the bread!
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: m-p-e=ko ʊ-n-katɪ
Glosses: 1-give-IMP=17 AUG-3-bread
Translation: Give him the bread!
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: i-kom-e
Glosses: REFL-hit-IMP
Translation: Hit yourself!
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: bomb-aga bwila∼bwila !
Glosses: work-IPFV REDUPL∼always
Translation: Always work!
Language: Unknown language ( translation)
Transcription: job-aga !
Glosses: speak-IPFV
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ingɪl-aga
Glosses: enter-IPFV
Translation: Come in!
Language: Yeyi (English translation)
Transcription: nyop-a !
Glosses: be(come)_soaked-FV
Translation: Get sweating! (e.g. do the hard work yourself)
Language: Yeyi ( translation)
Transcription: katal-a !
Glosses: be(come)_tired-FV
Language: Yeyi ( translation)
Transcription: hobok-a !
Glosses: be(come)_happy-FV
Language: Zulu (English translation)
Transcription: bɪɪk-a ʊ-lw-igi lʊ-mo lw-ene saam-il-a bʊbʊʊ∼bo
Glosses: put-FV AUG-11-door 11-one 11-only migrate-APPL-FV REDUPL∼REF.14
Translation: ‎‎Put one door in, so you can move in.
Language: Zulu (English translation)
Transcription: ʊ-m-fis-e kʊʊ-sofu tʊ-m̩-buut-e
Glosses: 2SG-1-hid-SUBJ 17-room(9) 1PL-1-slaughter-SUBJ
Translation: Hide him [Hare] in the room, we shall slaughter him.' [Saliki and Hare]
Language: Yeyi (English translation)
Transcription: igʊl-e ʊ-lw-igi
Glosses: open-SUBJ AUG-11-door
Translation: Open the door!
Language: Yeyi (English translation)
Transcription: bʊʊk-a k-ʊʊl-e ʊ-bʊ-meme
Glosses: go-FV ITV-buy-SUBJ AUG-14-electricity(<SWA)
Translation: Go buy [vouchers for] electricity!' [overheard]
Language: Yeyi (English translation)
Transcription: ʊ-jʊ lɪnga i-kʊ-m-boni-a , aa-seng-ege taasi n=ɪ-n-dwanga pa-kɪ-kosi po a-m-boni-ege
Glosses: AUG-PROX.1 if/when 1-PRS-1SG-greet-FV 1.1SG-chop-IPFV.SUBJ first COM=AUG-9-axe 16-7-neck then 1-1SG-greet-IPFV.SUBJ
Translation: Whoever greets me shall first hit me with an axe in the neck, then he shall greet me.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: po nsyɪsyɪ a-lɪnkʊ-tɪ gwe jɪ-p-iile . is-aga tʊ-ly-ege !̈”
Glosses: then skunk(1) 1-NARR-say 2SG 9-be(come)_burnt-PFV come-IPFV 2PL-eat-IPFV.SUBJ
Translation: Then Skunk said “You, it [meat] is done. Come, let's eat!”' [Hare and Skunk]
Language: Unknown language ( translation)
Transcription: mwe a=mu-pɪlɪkɪsy-e
Glosses: 2PL HORT=2PL-listen-SUBJ
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: a=tʊ-tʊʊsy-e
Glosses: HORT=1PL-rest-SUBJ
Translation: Come, let's rest!
Language: Digo (English translation)
Transcription: na=tʊ-bʊʊk-e
Glosses: COM=1PL-go-SUBJ
Translation: Let's go! (urging and/or annoyed)
Language: Digo (English translation)
Transcription: po leelo j-aal-iis-ile ɪ-m-bwa . j-aa-t-ile ʊ-mwe na=mu-lek-e ʊ-kʊ-lw-a !”
Glosses: then now/but 9-PST-come-PFV AUG-9-dog 9-PST-say-PFV AUG-2PL COM=2PL-let-SUBJ AUG-15-fight-FV
Translation: Then Dog came. He said “You (pl.), now stop fighting!”
Language: Digo (English translation)
Transcription: a-lɪ koo=kʊʊgʊ kajamba ? keet-a , n-ga-m̩-bon-a ʊ-kw-is-a kʊ-kʊ-n-geet-a . na=mu-bʊʊk-e , mu-ka-n-koolel-e , mu-ka-n̩-dond-e ! iis-e a-n-geet-e
Glosses: 1-COP REF.17=where tortoise(1) look-FV 1SG-NEG-1-see-FV AUG-15-come-FV 17-15-1SG-watch-FV COM=2PL-go-SUBJ 2PL-ITV-1-call-SUBJ 2PL-ITV-1-search-SUBJ 1.come-SUBJ 1-1SG-watch-SUBJ
Translation: Where is Tortoise? ‎‎Look, I haven't seen it coming to see me. ‎‎Go (pl.) right now, call it, find it! It must come and see me.
Language: Digo (English translation)
Transcription: j-oope ʊ-n-kiikʊlʊ a-j-ege n=ɪ-n-dwanga ɪ-j-aa kʊ-meny-el-a n=ʊ-kʊ-tumul-ɪl-a ɪ-mi-piki
Glosses: 1-also AUG-1-woman 1-be(come)-IPFV.SUBJ COM=AUG-9-axe AUG-9-ASSOC 15-chop-APPL-FV COM=AUG-15-cut-APPL-FV AUG-4-tree
Translation: And a woman should have an axe for splitting with and cutting trees with.
Language: Digo (English translation)
Transcription: a-ka-a bʊ-bɪlɪ a-ma-pamba a-ga-a kʊ-jeng-el-a gw-ijʊʊl-e ʊ-kʊ-fyatʊl-a jʊ∼jʊʊ-gwe n=ʊ-kʊ-kosy-a
Glosses: AUG-12-ASSOC 14-two AUG-6-brick AUG-6-ASSOC 15-build-APPL-FV 2SG-work_hard-SUBJ AUG-15-make_bricks-FV REDUPL∼1-2SG COM=AUG-15-set_on_fire-FV
Translation: ‎‎Secondly, you should try yourself to make bricks to build with and bake them.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: tʊ-tɪ=bʊle na=a-ba-anɪɪtʊ !
Glosses: 1PL-say.SUBJ=how COM=AUG-2-our_child
Translation: ‎‎What should we do with our children!
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: lɪlɪno kʊʊ-many-a , fi-ki ʊ-ti-kw-amul-a bo n-gʊ-kʊ-laalʊʊsy-a ? bʊle n-gʊ-kom-e n=ɪ-kɪ-buli ?
Glosses: now/today PRS.1SG-know-FV 8-what 2SG-NEG-PRS-answer-FV as 1SG-PRS-2SG-ask-FV Q 1SG-2SG-hit-SUBJ COM=AUG-7-fist
Translation: Now you'll get to know me, why don't you answer when I'm asking you? Should I hit you with the fist?
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: kyala a-kʊ-tʊʊl-e
Glosses: God 1-2SG-help-SUBJ
Translation: May God help you.
Language: Unknown language (English translation)
Transcription: ʊ-n-nino iibiibwe fi-mo kʊ-no mw-a-jaat-aga , a-t-ile n-ummw-ag-ege papaa∼pa
Glosses: AUG-1-your_companion 1.forget.PFV 8-one 17-PROX 2PL-PST-walk-IPFV 1-say-PFV 2SG-1-find-IPFV.SUBJ REDUPL∼PROX.16
Translation: Your friend has forgotten something while you were talking a walk, he said “I want to meet him right here.”