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24 words and 1 phrase found.

Nupe

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Gb[ɡ͡b]
character
A character used in the Latin-based Nupe alphabet representing a specific sound.

“Gb dã Nupe gãgi.”

Gb is in the Nupe alphabet.

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

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

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gbo[ɡ͡bō]
verb
To move an object or your hand back and forth over a surface, often to apply a substance like oil or cream.

“Mi lá èkó gbotí.”

I used shea butter to moisturise my face.

Also means
  1. to rub
  2. to smother; to daub
  3. to file
  4. to apply (ointment); to rub on

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

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gbin[ɡ͡bĩ̄]
verb
To make a low, mournful sound, often because of pain or sadness.

“Yì gbin gbo.”

He is moaning.

Also means
  1. to moan
  2. to grunt
  3. to sob
  4. to groan

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

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gbàci[ɡ͡bà.t͡ʃī]
noun
A tall, sturdy palm tree native to Africa, often used for construction and food.

“Gbàci de yá wá.”

The palm tree is tall.

Also means
  1. Borassus aethiopum (African palmyra palm)
  2. African palmyra palm

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

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gbàtà[ɡ͡bà.tà]
noun
An amount of money or something else that is owed to someone else.

“U gí mi gbàtà.”

He owes me a debt.

Also means
  1. debt

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

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gbugbó[ɡ͡bū.ɡ͡bó]
noun
The sound made by a dog.

“Mi wo gbugbó yán eshìgi à.”

I didn't hear the dog's barking.

Also means
  1. barking

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

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gbàǹgbá[ɡ͡bà.ŋ̀.ɡ͡bá]
noun
A water bird with webbed feet that swims.

“Gbàǹgbá na bi lúmi.”

The duck is swimming in the water.

Also means
  1. duck
  2. goose

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

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gbíngàn[ɡ͡bĩ́.ɡã̀]
verb
To request information or inquire about something.

“Mi wá n gbíngàn yà we.”

I want to ask you a question.

Also means
  1. to ask a question

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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Ègbò[è.ɡ͡bò]
name
A term referring to the Igbo people or the Igbo language.

“Ègbò ga”

The Igbo person is standing.

Also means
  1. Igbo people
  2. Igbo language
  3. Igbo

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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dagba
noun
A very large land animal with a long trunk and tusks.

“Dagba gba.”

The elephant is big.

Also means
  1. elephant

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

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egbán[ē.ɡ͡bã́]
noun
The ability to make good judgments based on experience and knowledge.

“Egbán gba wun.”

He possesses wisdom.

Also means
  1. wisdom; sense

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

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màgbo[mã̀.ɡ͡bō]
noun
A freshwater fish species known as the obscure snakehead or Parachanna obscura.

“Màgbo da egi mi.”

The snakehead is in the water.

Also means
  1. obscure snakehead (Parachanna obscura)
  2. obscure snakehead

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

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Yàgbà[jà.ɡ͡bà]
name
This term refers to a specific Yoruba group living in Kogi State or the particular language dialect that they speak.

“Yàgbà nanci wun kin.”

The Yagba people are a kind group.

Also means
  1. A Yoruba sub-group in Kogi State, Nigeria.
  2. The Yoruba dialect of the Yàgbà people.

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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emigbó[ē.mī̃.ɡ͡bó]
noun
An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.

“Emigbó u gba o.”

An argument broke out between them.

Also means
  1. argument

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

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jìngbán[d͡ʒĩ̀.ɡ͡bã́]
noun
A term used to refer to a person of old age.

“Jìngbán wun yé gbán.”

The elderly person is wise.

Also means
  1. elderly person

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

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cigbèjin[t͡ʃī.ɡ͡bè.d͡ʒĩ̄]
noun
The act or process of creating traditional medicines.

“Cigbèjin yè dà èwó.”

Medicine making is an ancient craft.

Also means
  1. medicine making

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

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kágbódeci[ká.ɡ͡bó.dē.t͡ʃī]
noun
Someone who possesses great physical strength or power.

“Kágbódeci na la sàkàn yi.”

The strong person is lifting the load.

Also means
  1. strong person
  2. powerful person

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

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cigbè dèdè[t͡ʃī.ɡ͡bè dè.dè]
noun
A type of substance that is illegal to use or sell. These substances are harmful to the body.

“Wun de cigbè dèdè nyi gò à.”

Using illicit drugs is not good.

Also means
  1. illicit drug

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

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cigbèjinci[t͡ʃī.ɡ͡bè.d͡ʒĩ̄.t͡ʃī]
noun
A person who practices traditional medicine.

“Cigbèjinci à wó gàn.”

The traditional doctor is coming.

Also means
  1. doctor (in particular) traditional medicine doctor
  2. doctor

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

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nuwangbinci[nũ̄.wã̄.ɡ͡bĩ̄.t͡ʃī]
noun
A person who is skilled at swimming in water.

“Nuwa na nuwangbinci ye.”

The water that the swimmer loves.

Also means
  1. swimmer

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

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eya[ē.jā]Appears in an example
noun
A narrow, small boat that is moved through water using oars or a paddle.

“Eya gb b eyap c .”

A canoe is never to small for the canoeist.

Also means
  1. canoe
  2. boat; barge

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

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