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

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    40 published entries

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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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èbi[è.bī]
noun
A tool or implement used for cutting things. It typically consists of a sharp metal blade attached to a handle.

“Musa lá èbi ba nakàn.”

Musa used a knife to cut the meat.

Also means
  1. knife

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

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egi[ē.ɡī]
noun
A young human being or an offspring. It can also be used to describe someone based on their background or job.

“Egi è tígí.”

The child is crying.

Also means
  1. child
  2. offspring
  3. Used to indicate a person's origin or profession.

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

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eyì[ē.jì]
noun
A tall cereal plant that produces yellow grains on large cobs, often used as food.

“Eyì wuná è gí.”

He is eating corn.

Also means
  1. maize
  2. corn

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

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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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epín[ē.pĩ́]
noun
The seeds of a specific type of melon, often ground and used to thicken soup.

“Mi gbà epín.”

I bought egusi.

Also means
  1. egusi (seeds of the pàràgi melon used to make soup)
  2. egusi

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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gigí[ɡī.ɡí]
noun
The act of consuming food or nourishment.

“Gigí gábá gí evo o”

The lion ate the antelope

Also means
  1. eating

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

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Kení[kē.nĩ́]
name
A traditional name used to refer to Hausaland.

“Kení yè tìtsì.”

Hausaland is a region.

Also means
  1. Hausaland

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

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kòci[kò.t͡ʃī]
noun
A tropical tree that produces nuts used to make shea butter.

“Kòci tswa.”

The shea tree grew.

Also means
  1. shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa)

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

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pátí[pá.tí]
noun
A very high natural elevation of the earth's surface.

“Pátí tì kà.”

The mountain is big.

Also means
  1. mountain

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

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yégi[jé.ɡī]
noun
A person who shares the same parents as you.

“Yégi mi è là.”

My sibling is laughing.

Also means
  1. sibling

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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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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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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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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egògi[ē.ɡò.ɡī]
noun
A type of freshwater fish known as the African arowana, scientifically called Heterotis niloticus.

“Egògi nya gwa gwa.”

The African arowana is a large fish.

Also means
  1. African arowana (Heterotis niloticus)
  2. African arowana

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

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èmagi[è.mã̄.ɡī]
noun
A type of plant with edible leaves or flowers used for food and drinks.

“Èmagi è gí yé.”

The sorrel is good to eat.

Also means
  1. sorrel
  2. roselle
  3. Hibiscus sabdariffa

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

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èmàgi[è.mã̀.ɡī]
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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emagi[ē.mã̄.ɡī]
noun
A small flying insect that bites humans and animals.

“Emagi gí egi u ni.”

A mosquito bit her chld.

Also means
  1. mosquito

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

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emita[ē.mī̃.tā]
noun
A loud or confused sound or clamour. It is often used to describe the bustling activity of a public place.

“Mita dzukó wun à wu cigbàn à.”

The noise of a market will not kill a tree.

Also means
  1. noise
  2. clatter
  3. clamour

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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gígún[ɡí.ɡū́]
verb
To receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died.

“U gígún esun na nda wun yà wun.”

He inherited the land that his father gave him.

Also means
  1. to inherit

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

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Keńci[kē.ŋ́.t͡ʃī]
noun
A person who belongs to the Hausa ethnic group.

“Keńcizhì è yì Nupenācizhì gàn-án "Nupawa".”

The Hausas call Nupe people "Nupawa".

Also means
  1. Hausa person

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

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kpábi[k͡pá.bī]
noun
A wild animal that has sharp, stiff spines on its body for protection.

“Kpábi yè zì.”

The porcupine is dangerous.

Also means
  1. porcupine

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

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ǹnági[ŋ̀.nã́.ɡī]
noun
The sister of one's mother; it is also used as a polite way to address or refer to an older woman.

“ǹnági ànì kò.”

My maternal aunt is over there.

Also means
  1. maternal aunt (mother's sister)
  2. A term of endearment or respect for a woman
  3. maternal aunt

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

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tsógi[t͡só.ɡī]
noun
A person who shares only one parent with you.

“Tsógi mi è wì.”

My half sibling is playing.

Also means
  1. half sibling

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

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yikan[jī.kã̄]
noun
An aquatic animal that lives in water.

“Yikan è gba omi o.”

The fish is in the water.

Also means
  1. fish

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

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yíkàn[jí.kã̀]
noun
A hard, bony structure found in the mouth used for biting or chewing.

“Yíkàn mi è gba.”

My tooth is aching.

Also means
  1. tooth
  2. tusk

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

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yínna[jĩ́.nã̄]
noun
Refers to the current day or this present time.

“Yínna n dan.”

It is today.

Also means
  1. today

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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dánńgi[dã́.ŋ́.ɡī]
noun
A person who belongs to the same family as another person.

“Dánńgi wá nyì.”

He is my relative.

Also means
  1. relative; kinsman
  2. relative

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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ecizhì[ē.t͡ʃī.ʒì]
noun
The plural form of the word eci, meaning more than one yam.

“Ecizhì wa.”

The yams are ripe.

Also means
  1. plural of eci

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

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egwàgi[ē.ɡʷà.ɡī]
noun
A type of African freshwater fish belonging to the Mormyrops genus.

“Egwàgi kpe nyan.”

The Mormyrops fish was caught.

Also means
  1. Mormyrops

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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erwagi[ē.ɾʷā.ɡī]
noun
A term describing a person who has a physical condition preventing them from walking or a person with dwarfism.

“Erwagi nì gíya.”

The person with a disability is sitting.

Also means
  1. person with a disability who cannot walk
  2. person with dwarfism

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

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eshìgi[ē.ʃì.ɡī]
noun
A common domesticated animal that barks.

“Eshìgi gànì.”

The dog is big.

Also means
  1. dog

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

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ezhègi[ē.ʒè.ɡī]
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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jinjin[d͡ʒĩ̄.d͡ʒĩ̄]
noun
The process of carrying out an action or task.

“Jinjin à kò.”

The work is hard.

Also means
  1. doing
  2. making

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

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