it is closely related to other Gbe languages such as Ewe, Mina, Fon, and Phla Phera.

Wo ɖo a wa nɔvi ɖaɖa wowo nɔnɔwo gbɔ.

Wodzi amegbetɔwo katã ablɔɖeviwoe eye wodzena bubu kple gomekpɔkpɔ sɔsɔe.

Susu kple dzitsinya le wo dometɔ ɖesiaɖe si eyata wodze be woanɔ anyi le ɖekawɔwɔ blibo me.

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.