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A narrative of travels in northern Africa in the years 1818, 19, and 20; accompanied by geographical notices of Soudan and of the course of the NigerLyon, G. F. (George Francis)

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A narrative of travels in northern Africa in the years 1818, 19, and 20; accompanied by geographical notices of Soudan and of the course of the Niger

Name: A narrative of travels in northern Africa in the years 1818, 19, and 20; accompanied by geographical notices of Soudan and of the course of the Niger
Author: Lyon, G. F. (George Francis)

Lyon, G. F. (George Francis)

Fezzan (Libya) -- Description and travel; Tripolitania -- Description and travel

Man               Efillo.
  Woman             Debbo.
  Boy               Pipullo.
  Girl              Bitadeppo.
  Small             Toccochu.
  Heavy             Teddoodoo.
  Light             Oodumhaïneddi.
  I understand      Andal.
  Hand              Jungo.
  Head              Hora.
  Sun               Naanga.
  Moon              Laighroo.
  Stars             Caudie.
  Meat              Niri.
  Flesh             Taïoo.
  Horse             Pootchio.
  Cow               Nagga.
  Ass               Babba.
  Camel             Gailopa.
  Goat              Baïa.
  Sheep             Baloo.
  Dog               Kootooroo.
  Walk              Jiadoo.
  Sleep             Fokadaan.
  Come              Warr.
  Go                Beadillo.
  Good              Oodonwodi.
  Bad               Kalloodoo.
  Large             Maoodoo.
  River             Lana.
  Eat               Aniami.
  Drink             Ghiarki.
  Sweet             Oodomwaili.
  Sour              Oodomlammi.
  Heaven            Samaachi.
  Father            Babama.
  Mother            Imāma.
  Elder brother     Maoona.
  Younger brother   Minia.
  Sister            Bānda.
  Grandfather       Mamama.
  Wife              Tirajumma.
  Friend            Haigomo.
  Foot              Koinka.
  Leg               Korla.
  I do not          Mianda.
  Milk              Koossum.
  Mat               Dago.
  Carpet            Baïtookki.
  Pillow            Ting ada.
  I                 Mahan.
  You               Maan.
  He                Damaitoo.
  Shirt             Toggora.
  Trowsers          Serla.
  Gold              Laamdi.
  Iron              Yamgoo.
  Corn              Elcamarani.
  Maize             Baïra.
  Gussub            Gaouri.
  Tree              Barkihi.
  Wood              Leddi.
  Water             Ghium.
  Fire              Eeta.
  God               Allah.
  House             Oora.
  Town              Gerri.
  Bowl              Laa.
  A well            Oondoo.
  Water             Ghium.
  Rope              Bogool.
  Bucket            Kianga.
  Book              Deftera.
  To-day            Ilanda nundi.
  To-morrow         Tiango.
  Yesterday         Fadijiango.
  Not yet           Towli.
  I am ill          Tyawdoo.
  I am well         Hairama.
  Beads             Kaadeh.
  Petticoat         Oodarra.
  Aba               Godori.
  Thigh             Asanga.
  Arm               Kiauwall ghisingo.
  Belly             Kraigoo.
  Back              Baoo.
  Breast            Barendi.
  Neck              Daandi.
  Nipples           Endoo.
  Fingers           Honedoo.
  Cap               Hoffanaïra.
  Cat               Mussouroo.
  Shoes             Paddi.
  Beard             Wari.
  Eye               Gitta.
  Nose              Hinari.
  Mouth             Kondookkoo.
  Forehead          Teeda.
  Ear               Leppi.
  Turban            Maitello.
  Blood             Eia.
  Bones             Kial.
  Burn              Awli.
  Roast             Awoodi.
  Hot               Odunwooli.

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A narrative of travels in northern Africa in the years 1818, 19, and 20; accompanied by geographical notices of Soudan and of the course of the NigerLyon, G. F. (George Francis)

History

A narrative of travels in northern Africa in the years 1818, 19, and 20; accompanied by geographical notices of Soudan and of the course of the Niger

Lyon, G. F. (George Francis)

Fezzan (Libya) -- Description and travel; Tripolitania -- Description and travel

Man               Efillo.
  Woman             Debbo.
  Boy               Pipullo.
  Girl              Bitadeppo.
  Small             Toccochu.
  Heavy             Teddoodoo.
  Light             Oodumhaïneddi.
  I understand      Andal.
  Hand              Jungo.
  Head              Hora.
  Sun               Naanga.
  Moon              Laighroo.
  Stars             Caudie.
  Meat              Niri.
  Flesh             Taïoo.
  Horse             Pootchio.
  Cow               Nagga.
  Ass               Babba.
  Camel             Gailopa.
  Goat              Baïa.
  Sheep             Baloo.
  Dog               Kootooroo.
  Walk              Jiadoo.
  Sleep             Fokadaan.
  Come              Warr.
  Go                Beadillo.
  Good              Oodonwodi.
  Bad               Kalloodoo.
  Large             Maoodoo.
  River             Lana.
  Eat               Aniami.
  Drink             Ghiarki.
  Sweet             Oodomwaili.
  Sour              Oodomlammi.
  Heaven            Samaachi.
  Father            Babama.
  Mother            Imāma.
  Elder brother     Maoona.
  Younger brother   Minia.
  Sister            Bānda.
  Grandfather       Mamama.
  Wife              Tirajumma.
  Friend            Haigomo.
  Foot              Koinka.
  Leg               Korla.
  I do not          Mianda.
  Milk              Koossum.
  Mat               Dago.
  Carpet            Baïtookki.
  Pillow            Ting ada.
  I                 Mahan.
  You               Maan.
  He                Damaitoo.
  Shirt             Toggora.
  Trowsers          Serla.
  Gold              Laamdi.
  Iron              Yamgoo.
  Corn              Elcamarani.
  Maize             Baïra.
  Gussub            Gaouri.
  Tree              Barkihi.
  Wood              Leddi.
  Water             Ghium.
  Fire              Eeta.
  God               Allah.
  House             Oora.
  Town              Gerri.
  Bowl              Laa.
  A well            Oondoo.
  Water             Ghium.
  Rope              Bogool.
  Bucket            Kianga.
  Book              Deftera.
  To-day            Ilanda nundi.
  To-morrow         Tiango.
  Yesterday         Fadijiango.
  Not yet           Towli.
  I am ill          Tyawdoo.
  I am well         Hairama.
  Beads             Kaadeh.
  Petticoat         Oodarra.
  Aba               Godori.
  Thigh             Asanga.
  Arm               Kiauwall ghisingo.
  Belly             Kraigoo.
  Back              Baoo.
  Breast            Barendi.
  Neck              Daandi.
  Nipples           Endoo.
  Fingers           Honedoo.
  Cap               Hoffanaïra.
  Cat               Mussouroo.
  Shoes             Paddi.
  Beard             Wari.
  Eye               Gitta.
  Nose              Hinari.
  Mouth             Kondookkoo.
  Forehead          Teeda.
  Ear               Leppi.
  Turban            Maitello.
  Blood             Eia.
  Bones             Kial.
  Burn              Awli.
  Roast             Awoodi.
  Hot               Odunwooli.

Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.

A narrative of travels in northern Africa in the years 1818, 19, and 20; accompanied by geographical notices of Soudan and of the course of the Niger

A narrative of travels in northern Africa in the years 1818, 19, and 20; accompanied by geographical notices of Soudan and of the course of the Niger

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