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31 words and 5 phrases found.

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

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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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Baala
noun
This word can refer to the act of resting, identity, or a specific measurement for grain.

“Baala am wadi fahin.”

My sleep was peaceful again.

Also means
  1. Sleep
  2. Same
  3. Measurement for grain of 40kg

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

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Baasi
noun
A word used to describe a sense of misfortune or an unfortunate event. It can also refer to a specific problem one is facing.

“Baasi haa ka suudu am jooni.”

There is bad luck in my house right now.

Also means
  1. Bad luck
  2. misfortune
  3. problem

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

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Baalďe
plural
This word refers to a span of time consisting of a day and its following night, often used to count the duration of a stay or a journey.

“Mi woni toon baalďe tati.”

I stayed there for three days.

Also means
  1. And
  2. Days
  3. Including the nights
  4. Stages on a journey

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

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Baalol
adjective
Describes something that is neatly braided, smooth, or has no marks.

“O ɗaɗɗi ɗerngal Baalol.”

She brought a well-plaited braid.

Also means
  1. Well-plaited
  2. Smoothness
  3. Without a dot

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

Adapted
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Baalte
adverb
A specific time of the morning, usually between 7:00 and 9:00.

“Mido warata Baalte.”

I am coming in the morning around 7-9 am.

Also means
  1. Also balte
  2. The period of the day about 7:00-9:00a.m

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

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Baasal
noun
The state of not having enough money or resources. It refers to a lack or a feeling of need.

“Baasal ina wadi jawdi.”

Poverty affects wealth.

Also means
  1. Poverty
  2. need
  3. lack

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

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Baawal
noun
This word describes one's strength, ability, or legal right to do something.

“Oɗo jogii baawal mawngal.”

He has great power.

Also means
  1. Power
  2. Ability
  3. Skill
  4. Rights
  5. Authority
  6. Grace

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

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Baawďo
adjective
A person who is capable, skillful, or has a lot of experience in doing something.

“Oon Baawďo waawii golle de.”

That capable person can do those tasks.

Also means
  1. Able
  2. Capable
  3. Experienced
  4. Skillful

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

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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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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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Baalayji
plural
The plural form referring to multiple weaver birds.

“Baalayji ɗuuɗɗi don nder lekki.”

Many weaver birds are in the tree.

Also means
  1. The weaver birds

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

Adapted
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Baaleeje
plural
A term referring to nuts that have had their outer shells removed, or metaphorically to someone's specific mindset or way of acting.

“Baaleeje ɗee ngoni ko keɗɗe.”

These ripe decorticated nuts are delicious.

Also means
  1. Ripe decorticated nuts
  2. Opinion or way of thinking
  3. Behaviour reflecting this

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

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Baaloowo
adjective
A person whose profession or craft is making ropes.

“Baaloowo on hokkiri yam ballal.”

The ropemaker gave me help.

Also means
  1. Ropermaker

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

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Baaraasa
noun
A term commonly used to refer to alcoholic beverages or strong spirits.

“O yari baaraasa.”

He drank a hot drink.

Also means
  1. Hot drinks

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

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Baaruudu
noun
A chemical mixture used to create explosions or fire in older firearms.

“Baaruudu ko huunde nde huluunnde.”

Gunpowder is a dangerous substance.

Also means
  1. Gunpowder

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

Adapted
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Baasambo
adjective
This term refers to the father's second brother.

“Baasambo am ina ari hannde.”

My second paternal uncle is coming today.

Also means
  1. Second paternal Uncle

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

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Baatagal
noun
This refers to something given or done to make up for a loss, or the act of seeking revenge.

“O yidi baatagal golle makko.”

He wants compensation for his work.

Also means
  1. Compensation
  2. revenge
  3. retaliation

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

Adapted
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Baatiwal
noun
This term refers to the rules or principles governing the teaching of Sufi traditions.

“Baatiwal ngal ɓeydi hakkillo jannginooɓe.”

This regulation increased the awareness of the teachers.

Also means
  1. The regulation of teaching sufism

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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Baalaangol
noun
A length of cord or string that has been twisted together, sometimes used as a euphemism.

“O soodi baalaangol kesol.”

He bought a new twisted rope.

Also means
  1. Twisted rope
  2. Also euphemisim for Male organ

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

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Baatagalji
plural noun
Refers to payments or revenue received as compensation or in retaliation.

“Baatagalji ɗi nafoore ɓeydii.”

The compensation revenues increased.

Also means
  1. Compensation
  2. revenues
  3. retaliation

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

Adapted
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Baatakewol
noun
A written communication sent to a person, such as a letter.

“O winndi baatakewol to banndiko.”

He wrote a letter to his relative.

Also means
  1. Message
  2. letter

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

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Baalingi'en
plural
A group of people who have attained the age of maturity.

“Baalingi'en kawri haa gure.”

The adults met in the villages.

Also means
  1. Persons who reached adulthood

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

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Baalingiijo
adjective
An individual who has reached the state of being an adult.

“Oon woni Baalingiijo.”

That person is an adult.

Also means
  1. A person who reached adulthood

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

Adapted
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Baasal yo afo ngaameelo
noun
A proverb meaning that being poor is often the result of being lazy or avoiding work.

“Baasal yo afo ngaameelo, ngol woni haala mawbe.”

Poverty is the first born of indolence, that is the saying of the elders.

Also means
  1. Poverty is the first born of indolence

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

Adapted
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Mbaalu[Mbaa-lu]
noun
Sheep

“Mbaalu ɗon nyaama hudo.”

The sheep is eating grass.

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Surbaajo[soor-bah-joh]
noun
Young woman

“Surbaajo o ɗon yima.”

The young woman is singing.

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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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