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408 words and 222 phrases found.

Fulfulde

Recorded forms from the ASJP Database; not yet reviewed by a native speaker.

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Adadu[ah-dah-doo]
noun
Total amount

“Adadu maaro man hebbike.”

The total amount of rice is full.

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Alarba[A-lar-ba]
noun
Wednesday

“Alarba o warata.”

Wednesday he is coming.

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Alet[A-let]
noun
Sunday

“O waraali e Alet.”

He did not come on Sunday.

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Alhamiisa[Al-ha-mii-sa]
noun
Thursday

“Mi waran Alhamiisa.”

I will come on Thursday.

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Aljuma[Al-ju-ma]
noun
Friday

“Yimɓe ina njaha juulirde Aljuma.”

People go to the mosque on Friday.

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Alliire
noun
This refers to a single stick or piece of chalk used for writing.

“Hokkam alliire nde.”

Give me that piece of chalk.

Also means
  1. One piece of chalk

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Alluwal[Al-loo-wal]
Noun
Writing board

“Binndu dow alluwal ngal.”

Write on this board.

Also means
  1. Foreleg bone
  2. A saddle frame

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Almuudo[al-moo-doh]
noun
Student

“Almuudo oo ina hakkilini.”

This student is clever.

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Altine[Al-tee-neh]
noun
Monday

“Altine woni nyalaande gollirde adannde.”

Monday is the first working day.

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Amaana
noun
A firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.

“O woodi amaana e ko o wi'i.”

There is trust in what he said.

Also means
  1. Trust

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Amaawol
noun
A specific type of head covering that includes a piece to cover the mouth.

“O ɓorni amaawol.”

He is wearing an amaawol.

Also means
  1. A turban with veil part for the mouth

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Amasay
noun
A sturdy bag carried on the back or over the shoulder for personal belongings.

“O yoowi amasay mum.”

He is carrying his backpack.

Also means
  1. Haversack
  2. Backpack
  3. Daysack

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Ambuloloowol
noun
A type of plant belonging to the Cochlospermum genus.

“Ambuloloowol ina woodi ka lesdi.”

The Cochlospermum plant is found in the land.

Also means
  1. A plant of the cochlospermum spp
  2. Cochlospermum plant

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Amda
verb
To perform an action with intention or deliberation.

“O amdi golle mum.”

He did his work on purpose.

Also means
  1. Do something on purpose

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Angal
noun
The state of not having enough of something or experiencing a lack or deficiency.

“O wondi e angal duko.”

He is in need of money.

Also means
  1. Need
  2. Want
  3. Lack
  4. Deficiency
  5. Defect
  6. Miss

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Aniini
noun
A historical unit of currency worth one tenth of a penny or a symbol representing an officer's rank.

“O heɓi aniini.”

He received a tenth of a penny.

Also means
  1. Tenth of a penny
  2. An officer's star

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Anko
noun
A metal device used to restrain someone's wrists.

“Polisii huutoriima anko.”

The police used a handcuff.

Also means
  1. Handcuff

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Annabaaku
adjective
This refers to the state, quality, or office of being a prophet.

“Annabaaku ko darnde mawnde.”

Prophethood is a great position.

Also means
  1. Prophethood

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Annasaara
noun
A person who follows the Christian religion, or a term sometimes used in Fulfulde contexts to describe Westerners.

“Annasaara en ɗon mbi'a yettore.”

The Christians are saying a prayer.

Also means
  1. Christian
  2. For fulfulde

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Anniya
noun
Your intent is the goal or purpose you have when you decide to do something.

“Anniya makko ko moƴƴere.”

His intent is goodness.

Also means
  1. Intent
  2. Resolve

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Anniyake
verb
To have a plan or a specific goal in mind to do something.

“Mi anniyake yahde.”

I intend to go.

Also means
  1. Int
  2. Intend

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Annoora
noun
The natural energy that makes things visible or shines from a source.

“Annoora naange no woodi.”

The light of the sun is good.

Also means
  1. Light

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Anumma
verb
A term used to express that something is supposed to be true. It is often used to introduce a thought or a statement about something someone else believes.

“Anumma o warata hannde.”

One supposes he will come today.

Also means
  1. One supposes also a numa
  2. Same as
  3. So that you would say

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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April
noun
This refers to the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

“Yimɓe ɗon mbi'a lewru April ɗon woodi koota.”

People say that in the month of April there is rain.

Also means
  1. The month of April

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Ar
verb
This is an imperative verb used to tell someone to approach or arrive at a place.

“Ar ɗo, min ngoloo.”

Come here, let us talk.

Also means
  1. Int
  2. Come
  3. In western dialect of senegal

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Ara
verb
To engage in a contest of speed or to move quickly to be the first to arrive.

“Min ara to wuro.”

We race to the town.

Also means
  1. Int
  2. Forestall
  3. Have already
  4. To race
  5. Aro
  6. A race

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Asuwee[A-su-wee]
noun
Saturday

“Asuwee mi fooftoto.”

I rest on Saturday.

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awla
verb
The act of shedding tears or making sounds due to sadness or pain.

“Bikkon ɗon awla.”

The small children are crying.

Also means
  1. to cry

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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awlo
noun
A state of extreme scarcity of food. It refers to a time when there is not enough food for everyone.

“Awlo naati leydi ndii.”

Famine has entered this land.

Also means
  1. famine
  2. hunger

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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awna
verb
To measure the weight of an item using a scale. This is a common action in a market setting.

“O awnaama goroaji mum.”

He weighed his kola nuts.

Also means
  1. to weigh on the scales

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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awƴa
verb
To propel a boat through water using a paddle. This is done manually to move a canoe or small vessel.

“O awƴi laana mum e maayo.”

He paddled his canoe on the river.

Also means
  1. to paddle

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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ay!
interjection
An expression used to show surprise or to ask if something is truly happening.

“Ay! O ari.”

Really! He came.

Also means
  1. really!

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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aybeeji
verb
To find fault with someone or say they are responsible for something bad.

“Wata a jaɓ aybeeji ɗi ngala ko ngoni.”

Do not accept blame for things that are not yours.

Also means
  1. blame

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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B
Ba'aajo
noun
A person belonging to the specific clan that historically includes the ruling family in the Adamawa region. The term is sometimes used mockingly due to the perceived pride of this group.

“O woni Ba'aajo.”

He is a member of the Ba'aajo clan.

Also means
  1. The
  2. Clan which includes the ruling family in Adamawa
  3. Mockery
  4. From the haughty manners of this clan
  5. Member of the ruling clan in Adamawa

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Baa
noun
A shortened term used to refer to one's father or a paternal uncle.

“Baa am wari.”

My father has come.

Also means
  1. Abriviation for the word father
  2. Paternal Uncle
  3. Abbreviation for father

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Baaba[baa-bah]
noun
Father

“Baaba am ɗon haa saare.”

My father is at home.

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Baabila
noun
The name of the ancient city known as Babylon.

“Kibaruuji Baabila ɗuuɗi.”

The stories of Babylon are many.

Also means
  1. Babylon

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Baabiraaɗo[Bah-bee-rah-doh]
noun
father

“Baabiraaɗo makko ko gorko tedduɗo.”

His father is a respected man.

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Baabiraagu
noun
This refers to the state or role of being a father.

“Baabiraagu ko golle tedduɗe.”

Fatherhood is a noble task.

Also means
  1. Fatherhood

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Baakuru
noun
A food product made from pressed groundnuts.

“Mi yidi nyaamude baakuru.”

I like to eat groundnut cake.

Also means
  1. Groundnut cake

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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