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    40 published entries

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423 words and 12 phrases found.

Nupe

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-gi[ɡī]
suffix
A suffix added to the end of a noun to indicate that something is small.

“Pátí + -gi = Pátígi.”

Mountain plus the suffix -gi becomes hill.

Also means
  1. diminutive suffix; used to form nouns meaning a smaller form of something.
  2. diminutive suffix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-kó[kó]
suffix
A suffix added to a noun to indicate a larger size, or to a verb to create a superlative or nominalized form.

“èsá + -ko → èsákó”

Stool + suffix = Table.

Also means
  1. augmentative suffix; used to form nouns meaning a larger form of something.
  2. Used to form a nominalised and superlative form of verbs.
  3. augmentative suffix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-zhì[ʒì]
suffix
A suffix added to nouns to indicate that there is more than one of them.

“ezà + -zhì = ezazhì”

person + plural suffix = people

Also means
  1. Used to form plurals of nouns.
  2. plural suffix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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A
A[a]
character
A is the first letter used in the Nupe alphabet written with Latin characters.

“A ye etsu nwa”

A is a letter.

Also means
  1. The first letter of the Nupe alphabet, written in the Latin script.
  2. The first letter of the Nupe alphabet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ali[ā.lī]
noun
The way a person acts or behaves.

“Ali tòzì wun gàn.”

His character is very good.

Also means
  1. character; disposition; behaviour
  2. character

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aní[ā.nĩ́]
adv
Indicates that an action has happened before the present time.

“Mi jin u aní.”

I've done it already.

Also means
  1. already

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Á
á[á]
particle
A particle used to show that an action is finished or perfective.

“O á gàn.”

He has spoken.

Also means
  1. Marks the perfective aspect, for actions that are completed
  2. completed action marker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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À
à[à]
particle
A particle used at the end of a clause to express negation.

“Mi de eshìgi à, mi ma de dàǹgi à.”

I don't have a dog, and I don't have a cat.

Also means
  1. not (placed at the end of a clause to negate it)
  2. not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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àdúwa[à.dú.wā]
noun
The act of speaking to God or a spiritual power to express gratitude or ask for help.

“Àdúwa mi kpe.”

My prayer is complete.

Also means
  1. prayer

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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àgbá[à.ɡ͡bá]
noun
A large, heavy piece of artillery formerly used in warfare to fire projectiles.

“Àgbá wa.”

There is a cannon.

Also means
  1. cannon
  2. field gun

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Àkókó[à.kó.kó]
name
A specific sub-group or set of dialects belonging to the Yoruba people.

“Àkókó nyi àzì o.”

Akoko is a group of people.

Also means
  1. The Akoko sub-group of Yoruba
  2. The Akoko dialects of Yoruba

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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àkú[à.kú]
noun
The African gray parrot is a medium-sized bird known for its gray feathers and intelligence. It is native to certain regions in Africa.

“Àkú gba ẹkpà.”

The African gray parrot eats groundnuts.

Also means
  1. African gray parrot (Psittacus erithacus)
  2. African gray parrot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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àkwàwú[à.kʷà.wú]
noun
An employee who keeps records or performs office work.

“Àkwàwú wun lé àwú à.”

The clerk is not working today.

Also means
  1. clerk

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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àlùbása[à.lù.bá.sā]
noun
A round vegetable with layers that has a strong taste and smell, commonly used in cooking.

“Mi yé àlùbása kpayi kán.”

I bought onions and pepper.

Also means
  1. onion

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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àmáà[à.mã́ã̀]
conj
This word is used to connect two contrasting ideas or statements. It shows a change in direction or an exception.

“O ya, àmáà o gbara.”

He went, but he returned.

Also means
  1. but

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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àǹfàni[à.ŋ̀.fà.nĩ̄]
noun
This word refers to a benefit, profit, or something that is useful to you.

“Àǹfàni ni èmi wá.”

It is for my benefit.

Also means
  1. advantage
  2. profit
  3. benefit
  4. use

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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àsiri[à.sī.ɾī]
noun
Something that is meant to be kept private or hidden from others.

“Àsiri n yè mán.”

It is a secret that he knows.

Also means
  1. secret

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
Bagandòzhì[bā.ɡã̄.dò.ʒì]
noun
A respectful title used when addressing an Etsu, similar to saying His Majesty.

“Bagandòzhì, mi gbagba.”

His Majesty, I agree.

Also means
  1. A term of address for Etsus, equivalent to the term His Majesty.
  2. His Majesty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Bagi[BAH-gee]
noun
Man

“Bagi é be.”

The man is coming.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bànrewagi[bã̀.ɾē.wā.ɡī]
noun
A small, graceful antelope known for being very fast.

“bànrewagi gba.”

The gazelle is fast.

Also means
  1. gazelle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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baraka[bā.ɾā.kā]
noun
A large species of antelope found in Africa.

“Baraka yi gàn.”

The waterbuck is big.

Also means
  1. waterbuck

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bèǹte[bè.ŋ̀.te]
noun
A piece of cloth worn around the hips or lower body.

“Bèǹte be gá ètsu.”

The loincloth is clean.

Also means
  1. loincloth
  2. apron

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bìcí[bì.t͡ʃí]
noun
The lower part of the body used for standing and walking, or the bottom part of a limb.

“Bìcí mì zì.”

My leg hurts.

Also means
  1. leg
  2. foot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Bidaci[bī.dā.t͡ʃī]
noun
This word describes someone who comes from the city of Bida.

“Bidaci yí yé.”

A person from Bida is here.

Also means
  1. Person from Bida.
  2. Person from Bida

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bin̄diga[bī.ŋ̄.dī.ɡā]
noun
A weapon used to fire projectiles, typically made of metal.

“Bin̄diga gàn.”

The gun is loud.

Also means
  1. gun; firearm
  2. gun

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bin̄digatswaci[bī.ŋ̄.dī.ɡā.t͡sʷā.t͡ʃī]
noun
A person who crafts or builds guns.

“Bin̄digatswaci n%e0a.”

The gun maker is coming.

Also means
  1. gun maker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bishe[bī.ʃē]
noun
A common type of bird kept by people for eggs and meat.

“Mi le bishe yé tsúwó.”

I saw a chicken yesterday.

Also means
  1. fowl; poultry (in particular) chicken

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bishe ebá[bī.ʃē ē.bá]
noun
A male chicken, often recognized by its crowing.

“Bishe ebá gbo gú.”

The rooster crowed loudly.

Also means
  1. rooster

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bishe yíwó[bī.ʃē jí.wó]
noun
A female chicken, especially one kept for laying eggs.

“Bishe yíwó na nyi èbi.”

The hen is laying eggs.

Also means
  1. hen

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bishegi[bī.ʃē.ɡī]
noun
A small variety of chicken.

“Bishegi de gba.”

The bantam chicken is small.

Also means
  1. bantam chicken

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bishegi nuwan[bī.ʃē.ɡī nũ̄.wã̄]
noun
A type of water bird found near wetlands or marshes.

“Bishegi nuwan gí kpé.”

The dusky moorhen is swimming.

Also means
  1. dusky moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa)
  2. dusky moorhen

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bishezhì[bī.ʃē.ʒì]
noun
The plural form of the word bishe.

“Bishezhì kuta.”

There are many bishe.

Also means
  1. plural of bishe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bùréèdì[bù.ɾéè.dì]
noun
A common food made from flour, water, and yeast that is baked.

“bùréèdì nì yi.”

The bread is sweet.

Also means
  1. bread

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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byabyá[bʲā.bʲá]
noun
A person who has a congenital absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes.

“Byabyá wun nyi etsu.”

The albino person is a leader.

Also means
  1. albino person

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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C
cákyá[t͡ʃá.kʲá]
noun
Small, loose stones often used for building roads or paths.

“Cákyá gàn zò.”

There is a lot of gravel here.

Also means
  1. gravel; ballast
  2. laterite soil
  3. gravel

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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céńjì[t͡ʃé.ŋ́.d͡ʒì]
noun
The money you receive back after paying for something with an amount larger than the cost.

“Mi yà ǹná céńjì yà”

I did give mother the change

Also means
  1. change (balance of money returned from the sum paid after deducting the price of a purchase)
  2. change

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cèǹkafa[t͡ʃè.ŋ̀.kā.fā]
noun
A staple grain crop used as food in many dishes.

“Cèǹkafa gànà gạ nì.”

The rice is delicious.

Also means
  1. rice

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ci[t͡ʃī]
conj
A conjunction used to show that one action happens after another, or to connect two related thoughts.

“Musa à bá nakàn yínna, Gàná ci à gí eci yínna”

Musa will cut meat today, and Gana will eat yam today

Also means
  1. then
  2. and

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cigbàn[t͡ʃī.ɡ͡bã̀]
noun
A large woody plant that has a trunk and branches.

“Cigbàn wun kún.”

The tree is tall.

Also means
  1. tree

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cigbè[t͡ʃī.ɡ͡bè]
noun
A substance used for treating illness or a physical object used for protection or spiritual benefit.

“Cigbè dan bo?”

Is there medicine?

Also means
  1. medicine; drug
  2. remedy
  3. traditional charm
  4. medicine

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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