Passage: Ibrahima ka ñawndoowo e lekki bale / Ibrahima at the traditional healer.

Ibrahima went to the modern doctor and is still not feeling better; he went to see the traditional healer.

Passage

Ibrahima hewtii ka ñawndoowo e lekki bale. Oon ndaaranii mo fii banndu makko e ceede, on tuma o felliti himo waawi mo ñawndude. On tuma ñawndoowo winndani mo nasi ko o yara e looto e baakawol ko o habba e keeci makko. O jonnii mo kadi conddi e baape ko hoyna o yara. O suroto kadi conddi ndin e baape din. Ňawndoowo on no tanginii Ibrahima hettay aafiya makko booyata.

Passage Translation

Ibrahima arrived at the traditional healer. The latter checked on him with the cowries shells, and then he assumed that he can heal him. Then the healer gave him a portion to shower with, a string he should tie on his hips. He also gave him powder and leaves to soak in water and drink. Also, he’ll put the powder and leaves on fire and inhalant the smoke. The healer hopes that Ibrahima will get better soon.