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C
NGNupe
cincin[t͡ʃĩ̄.t͡ʃĩ̄]
noun
A deep feeling of affection and care for someone or something.

“Cincin gan ewó.”

Love surpasses money.

Also means
  1. love

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

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NGNupe
cèǹkafa[t͡ʃè.ŋ̀.kā.fā]Appears in an example
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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E
NGNupe
eli[ē.lī]
noun
The way a person typically behaves or their natural disposition.

“Eli yi gba.”

Their character is good.

Also means
  1. character
  2. disposition
  3. behaviour

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

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NGNupe
etán[e.tã́]
noun
The physical feeling of suffering or discomfort.

“Etán mán mi.”

I am feeling pain.

Also means
  1. pain

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

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NGNupe
ewùn[ē.wũ̀]
noun
A strong feeling of annoyance or hostility.

“Ewùn à gbà mi.”

I am angry.

Also means
  1. anger

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

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NGNupe
egi tukpa[ē.ɡī tū.k͡pā]Appears in an example
noun
The thin membrane of the ear that vibrates when sound waves hit it.

“Egi tukpa wun gbaro.”

The ear drum is delicate.

Also means
  1. ear drum

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

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NGNupe
ezhègi[ē.ʒè.ɡī]Appears in an example
noun
A general term for various types of catfish found in local waters.

“Ezhègi ma wun.”

The catfish is delicious.

Also means
  1. catfish

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

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È
NGNupe
èmàgi[è.mã̀.ɡī]Appears in an example
noun
A small wild animal that looks like a cat or dog. It is known for being clever.

“Èmàgi wo làbárì gàn-án bishe yíwózhì de láfíyà à.”

A fox heard that some hens were not feeling well.

Also means
  1. serval
  2. fox

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

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I
NGNupe
imanì[ī.mã̄.nĩ̀]
noun
A strong belief or trust in something, often in a spiritual or religious context.

“Imanì wun gá.”

His faith is strong.

Also means
  1. faith
  2. submission

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

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K
NGNupe
káfìri[ká.fì.ɾī]
noun
A term used to describe a person who does not follow the Islamic faith.

“Káfìri wuná.”

He is a non-Muslim.

Also means
  1. kafir
  2. disbeliever
  3. non-Muslim

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

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M
NGNupe
madan[mã̄.dã̄]
noun
The uncomfortable feeling or physical state of needing to eat food.

“Madan è gùn Nàná à.”

Nana is not hungry.

Also means
  1. hunger

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

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NGNupe
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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S
NGNupe
sála[sá.lā]
noun
A form of prayer or religious worship observed by Muslims. It can also refer to a religious holiday.

“Kókóta jin sála, eshìgi bà àdúwa.”

Lice do salat, dogs do prayer

Also means
  1. prayer, salat
  2. religious holiday

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

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W
NGNupe
w[w]Appears in an example
character
This is the twenty-seventh letter of the Nupe alphabet, written using the Latin script.

“w yè èlì Nupe.”

w is a letter of the Nupe alphabet.

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

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

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Y
NGNupe
yakpe[jā.k͡pē]
verb
To have confidence in someone or to rely on them for help. It describes the feeling of believing in another person's reliability.

“Mi yakpe wun.”

I trust him.

Also means
  1. to trust
  2. to depend on

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

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Z
NGNupe
z[z]Appears in an example
character
This is the twenty-ninth letter of the Nupe alphabet, written using the Latin script.

“z yè èlì Nupe.”

z is a letter of the Nupe alphabet.

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

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

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