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Sign languages

36 sign languages with signs. Signs are shown in SignWriting, never as notation.

  • British Sign Language

    117 published entries

  • Yugoslavian Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Philippine Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Nicaraguan Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • German Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Czech Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Swiss-French Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Brazilian Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Maltese Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Polish Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Singapore Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • South African Sign Language

    55 published entries

  • Mexican Sign Language

    54 published entries

  • American Sign Language

    50 published entries

  • Taiwan Sign Language

    48 published entries

  • Quebec Sign Language

    42 published entries

  • Egypt Sign Language

    40 published entries

  • Paraguayan Sign Language

    39 published entries

  • Spanish Sign Language

    33 published entries

  • Norwegian Sign Language

    24 published entries

  • Hungarian Sign Language

    24 published entries

  • French Sign Language

    21 published entries

  • Thai Sign Language

    19 published entries

  • Ho Chi Minh City Sign Language

    16 published entries

  • Japanese Sign Language

    11 published entries

  • Colombian Sign Language

    11 published entries

  • Romanian Sign Language

    11 published entries

  • Korean Sign Language

    9 published entries

  • Peruvian Sign Language

    7 published entries

  • Tunisian Sign Language

    6 published entries

  • New Zealand Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Italian Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Swiss-German Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Saudi Arabian Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Argentine Sign Language

    4 published entries

  • Adamorobe Sign Language

    2 published entries

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dará[dā.ɾá]
noun
The fruit of the tamarind tree, which is known scientifically as Tamarindus indica.

“Dará gba.”

The tamarind fruit is sour.

Also means
  1. tamarind fruit (Tamarindus indica)
  2. tamarind fruit

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

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dzwa[d͡zʷā]
verb
To cut food or other materials into very small, fine pieces.

“Nyán dzwa kókó.”

Mince the meat finely.

Also means
  1. to mince
  2. to cut into small peices

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

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dàákò[dàá.kò]
noun
A species of small primate found in forests.

“dàákò wùn gba.”

The Mona monkey is climbing.

Also means
  1. Mona monkey (Cercopithecus mona)
  2. Mona monkey

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

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dàgwa[dà.ɡʷā]
verb
To apply force to an object or person with the hand to move them away.

“Ga dà mi gwa ma!”

Don't push me!

Also means
  1. to push (with one's hand)

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

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dzáká[d͡zá.ká]
noun
A species of freshwater fish scientifically identified as Distichodus rostratus.

“Dzáká da nda.”

The fish is in the river.

Also means
  1. Distichodus rostratus

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

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dzwán[d͡zʷã́]
verb
To shine with a sudden, bright light, typically associated with lightning.

“Edzò dzwán.”

The lightning flashed.

Also means
  1. to flash
  2. to lighten

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

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dòkòci[dò.kò.t͡ʃī]
noun
A person who rides a horse.

“Dòkòci yé ègi gá.”

The horse rider is a tall person.

Also means
  1. horse rider

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

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dzankan[d͡zã́.kã̀]
noun
A person who is young and has not yet become an adult.

“Dzankan yé èbàrì.”

The child is playing.

Also means
  1. child (a person who has not yet reached adulthood)
  2. child

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

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dzódzòó[d͡zó.ꜜd͡zó]
verb
To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than for a serious or practical purpose.

“Bi dzódzòó náná.”

The children are playing.

Also means
  1. to play

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

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dzòmáci[d͡zò.mã́.t͡ʃī]
noun
The child of your aunt or uncle.

“Dzòmáci mi è zà.”

My cousin is coming.

Also means
  1. cousin

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

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dzukólóci[d͡zū.kó.ló.t͡ʃī]
noun
A person who buys and sells goods for a living. They are often found in markets.

“Dzukólóci ŋwa kpayi ga.”

The merchant went to the market.

Also means
  1. merchant; dealer
  2. merchant

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

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dòkò yankpa[dò.kò jã.k͡pā]
noun
A two-wheeled vehicle that a person rides by pushing pedals with their feet.

“mi dòkò yankpa tà.”

I bought a bicycle.

Also means
  1. bicycle

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

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edzò[ē.d͡zò]
noun
The small hard part produced by a plant from which a new plant can grow.

“Edzò wun gba.”

The seed is big.

Also means
  1. seed

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

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edzu[ē.d͡zū]
noun
A small animal with eight legs that typically spins a web to catch its food.

“Edzu à wa gá.”

The spider is on the wall.

Also means
  1. spider

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

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sàdù[sà.dù]
noun
The middle of the night, usually around twelve o'clock.

“Sàdù gàn ni.”

It is midnight.

Also means
  1. midnight

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

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zhúda[ʒú.dā]
noun
A strong-smelling substance obtained from the civet cat, often used in perfumes.

“Zhúda yé yè.”

The civet musk smells good.

Also means
  1. civet musk

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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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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ewódeci[ē.wó.dē.t͡ʃī]
noun
An individual who possesses a significant amount of wealth or resources.

“Ewódeci gí.”

The rich person ate.

Also means
  1. rich person

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

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Ǹdá Lílé[ŋ̀.dá lí.lé]
name
The formal title held by the traditional leader of the town of Makwa, also known as Mokwa.

“Ǹdá Lílé gá.”

The Ǹdá Lílé spoke.

Also means
  1. The title for the ruler of Makwa (Mokwa).
  2. ruler of Makwa

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

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Èdù zhìkò[è.dù ʒì.kò]
name
A major river located in West Africa that is a tributary of the Niger River.

“Èdù zhìkò yè kò.”

The Benue River is over there.

Also means
  1. Benue River (a river in West Africa)
  2. Benue River

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

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emí dzúrú[ē.mĩ́ d͡zú.ɾú]
noun
A common red oil derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree used for cooking.

“Emí dzúrú yé yè.”

The palm oil is good.

Also means
  1. palm oil

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

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kpan̄dara[k͡pā.ŋ̄.dā.ɾā]
noun
A structure built to allow people or vehicles to cross over water or a road.

“Kpan̄dara na gba yàn.”

The bridge is very long.

Also means
  1. bridge

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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madangùnci[mã̄.dã̄.ɡũ̀.t͡ʃī]
noun
A person who is feeling a strong desire or need for food.

“Madangùnci u kpe ejè ásámù ye à.”

A hungry person does not know poisoned food.

Also means
  1. hungry person

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

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màkundunnu[mã̀.kũ̄.dũ̄.nũ̄]
noun
A large wild animal known for its distinctive cry, often associated with scavenging.

“Màkundunnu gá è fín nuwan, eshìgi à de?”

While the hyena is drinking water will the dog get any?

Also means
  1. hyena
  2. spotted hyena

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

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kpadzákpadzá[k͡pā.d͡zá.k͡pā.d͡zá]
noun
A prickly or tingling sensation often felt in the limbs.

“Kpadzákpadzá be mi lo.”

I have pins and needles.

Also means
  1. pins and needles; paresthesia
  2. cramps
  3. pins and needles

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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