Dagbanli Dictionary Pages

Noun

gaa

Species of trees

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What does “gaa” mean in Dagbani?

Species of trees

Also spelled Dagbanli — both spellings refer to the same Mabia (Gur) language spoken in northern Ghana.

Forms

Gaa

Q110786

Gahi

Q146786 • Q504952

Ga' tihi

Q146786

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gaa

Q110786

gahi

Q146786

Meanings

1

Species of trees

Tihi balibu

2

A tool used in digging the ground

Di nyɛla kuli balibu tini mali gbiri tiŋgbani

3

A tool used in digging the ground

Di nyɛla kuli balibu tini mali gbiri tiŋgbani

4

Kuli balibu tini mali gbiri tiŋgbani

5

ebony tree monkey-guava Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst ex A.DC. The tree is said to be the home of the wood-sprites Kpukparsi, and as such may not be cut for firewood. The roots are used in a decoction to drive away spirits. The fruits are edible and in some parts of Dagombaland are the property of the village chief. Proverb: Zakpalɛɣu zaɣsi kiŋkama ka lee ŋubri gawuɣla. The zakpalɛɣu bird refused figs and eats gaya fruits. Figs are easy to get and fresh and false ebony fruits have fallen on the ground and are dry and

Di nyɛla tia shɛli din wɔla dira