kɛɲɛ

See also: Appendix:Variations of "kene"

Bambara

Verb

kɛɲɛ

1. (transitive) to prevent
2. to compare

   X kɛɲɛ ni Y ye

   to compare X with Y

3. (intransitive) to fail

   Banabaatɔ kɛɲɛna taama na.

   The sick person is unable to walk.