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Santanfara
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 Posted - 09 Aug 2009 : 17:46:13
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Can someone provide a broader explanation of this common fula word. I show it being use some where, but the explanation was not what i assume it to be.
I presume teedun gal is a fula word for: entertianing a guest in the highest level. this could mean according a special privilage for the guest. But i may be wrong. the fulbe futa for instance are said to refer to teedun gal when a special guest is entertained.
i hope young Dalton help me.
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Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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toubab1020
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Posted - 09 Aug 2009 : 18:28:11
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| Sorry to poke my nose in Santa, but are you writing a book or a dictionary or something,or just interesed ? |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Dalton1
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Posted - 09 Aug 2009 : 19:14:05
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Originally posted by Santanfara
i hope young Dalton help me.
Uncle Suntou,
Spot on the usage of the word. It's usage and meaning goes beyond can be expressed in translation in other languages. The closest in meaning, "terangha" in wollof, "Horohmah" in Mandinka, "honour" in english, "kaa buunyaa" in Jola etc...
2bab,
That book once ready will be a nice read. Jokes aside, I don't think he is writing a book on it.
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"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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toubab1020
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Posted - 09 Aug 2009 : 20:31:36
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Originally posted by Dalton1
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Originally posted by Santanfara
i hope young Dalton help me.
Uncle Suntou,
Spot on the usage of the word. It's usage and meaning goes beyond can be expressed in translation in other languages. The closest in meaning, "terangha" in wollof, "Horohmah" in Mandinka, "honour" in english, "kaa buunyaa" in Jola etc...
2bab,
That book once ready will be a nice read. Jokes aside, I don't think he is writing a book on it.
Dalton
No book Eh... Young Dalton1................ |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 10 Aug 2009 : 07:51:35
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| Thanks Dalton, i thought so. Toubab, oh no, i leave the fulbe language book to more capable hands. Young Dalton or our scholar Madiba are more capable in fulfiling such aspirations. I hope we try decomenting our languages. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
www.suntoumana.blogspot.com |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 10 Aug 2009 : 15:16:11
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Originally posted by Santanfara
Thanks Dalton, i thought so. Toubab, oh no, i leave the fulbe language book to more capable hands. Young Dalton or our scholar Madiba are more capable in fulfiling such aspirations. I hope we try decomenting our languages.
Your interest is noteworthy and that is recognised by all
did you ever recieve any news on the meaning (if there is one) of the name DRAMMEH? |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 10 Aug 2009 : 23:15:15
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| Thanks Toubab. no, there is no answer to the meaning of drammeh yet. You know us Toubab, we take our time. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
www.suntoumana.blogspot.com |
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toubab1020
12314 Posts |
Posted - 10 Aug 2009 : 23:42:56
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OK,I will make te Attaya
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Prince
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Posted - 10 Aug 2009 : 23:59:14
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Originally posted by Santanfara
Can someone provide a broader explanation of this common fula word. I show it being use some where, but the explanation was not what i assume it to be.
I presume teedun gal is a fula word for: entertianing a guest in the highest level. this could mean according a special privilage for the guest. But i may be wrong. the fulbe futa for instance are said to refer to teedun gal when a special guest is entertained.
i hope young Dalton help me.
Santa, my Fula is getting pretty weak, but the word literally means "honorary welcome." the acts entails giving your guest a privileged treatment that you normally won't enjoy on your own. I believe that acts like ted'dugal contributed significantly to our easy colonization. The closest mandinka translation would be buu-nyaa. |
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Prince
507 Posts |
Posted - 11 Aug 2009 : 00:02:45
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Toubab, I'll be coming for my "cass," Please don't put too much sugar in it. |
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 11 Aug 2009 : 12:29:29
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| Prince, going by the explanation you advanced, your Fula is still great. thanks. I am up for Toubab's waraka as well. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
www.suntoumana.blogspot.com |
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Janko
Gambia
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Posted - 11 Aug 2009 : 23:26:57
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Santa, here is my take,..... my Foula is very limited
Teedina = to honour, to respect
Teeding nīgol = honouring(celebratory)
Teedun gal, ted n'dugal = (Object/ item/thing) = the symbol of honour; (a cow, cola nuts, hen, goat etc. )
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 12 Aug 2009 : 10:34:44
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| my my janko! your fulbe is laabi (clear). you know on a recent ceremony in Northern England, a young fulbe guy commented after a creamy sour yogourt breakfast was serve, he said "koo dun woonii tendun ngal". i ask him why, he joking said, delicious dish is serve to respected guest. so your breakdown is magnifik. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
www.suntoumana.blogspot.com |
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Janko
Gambia
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Posted - 13 Aug 2009 : 12:00:47
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Santa, thanks
Translation is complicated and "the context" should be central,hence the abstraction levels between western and our languages are far apart.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 13 Aug 2009 : 12:24:26
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Janko, couldn't agree more, many differences exist between "cultures" and what is normal in one can easily be taken as offensive in the other,you have to be quite careful what you say and what you do,as words and actions can be interpreted very differently.
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Janko
Gambia
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Posted - 13 Aug 2009 : 19:57:06
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Originally posted by toubab1020
Janko, couldn't agree more, many differences exist between "cultures" and what is normal in one can easily be taken as offensive in the other,you have to be quite careful what you say and what you do,as words and actions can be interpreted very differently.
And the abstraction distance between written and spoken language ... |
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Edited by - Janko on 13 Aug 2009 19:58:21 |
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