lamɗam

Fula

Alternative forms

• 𞤤𞤢𞤥𞤯𞤢𞤥
• lanɗam
• other plural forms: lamɗameeji, lanɗe

Etymology

From the Fula root lamm-. Possibly related to Serer jem.

Noun

lamɗam ɗam (plural lamɗamaaji ɗi)

1. salt (sodium chloride)

Usage notes

• Common to all varieties of Fula (Fulfulde / Pulaar / Pular).