thank you for replying.  i realize that it doesn't exactly MEAN
"European" but it is certainly the word I need in this context to describe
one. so, no preference for "ou" or "u," one "a" or two? thanks, Ylva

On Sun, 9 Apr 2000, Prince Obrien-Coker wrote:

>
> Yvla,
>
> The word "Toubabo" does not refer to European. It is for people with "white skin". Remember that there are also Nigger Europeans, some of whom are still struggling to achieve that name.
> However, any of the words with an "O" at the end will do.
>
> Cheers
>
> Prince
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Ylva Hernlund
>   To: [log in to unmask]
>   Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2000 10:55 PM
>   Subject: spelling query
>
>
>   Greetings,
>
>   I am hoping that one of the brilliant brains out there can come to my aid
>   with a Mandinka spelling query:  Is there a preferred/"official" spelling
>   of the word for European? I have seen the following: tubab, tubabo,
>   tubaab, tubaabo, toubab, toubaab, toubabo, toubaabo!! also, if anyone
>   would happen to know which of these spellings is correct for Malian Bamana
>   ("Bambara").  any advice is greatly appreciated by this humble student of
>   Mandinka.  Thank you, Ylva Hernlund
>
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