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À
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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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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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B
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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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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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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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C
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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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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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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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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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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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D
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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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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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dzó[d͡zó]
verb
To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation.

“Wé dzó.”

They are playing.

Also means
  1. to play

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

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NGNupe
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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E
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ebógáci[ē.bó.ɡá.t͡ʃī]
noun
A person who practices law or hears cases in a court.

“Ebógáci gí yé èna títí.”

The lawyer is a very busy person.

Also means
  1. lawyer
  2. judge

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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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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egiyèkó[ē.ɡī.jè.kó]
noun
A metal tool used for opening or locking a door or a padlock.

“Egiyèkó ta èsá o.”

The key is on the stool.

Also means
  1. key

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

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NGNupe
eshì wàwàgi[ē.ʃì wà.wà.ɡī]
noun
A wild animal related to the dog that lives in many parts of Africa.

“Eshì wàwàgi gba.”

The jackal ran.

Also means
  1. jackal

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

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etswa[ē.t͡sʷā]
noun
The natural object that orbits the earth and is visible at night, or the period of time consisting of thirty days.

“Etswa ē yè ēnyè.”

The moon is beautiful.

Also means
  1. moon
  2. month

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

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etun[ētũ̄]
noun
Something you have to do as part of your job or duty.

“Etun máná.”

The work is hard.

Also means
  1. work
  2. task
  3. job

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

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eya[ē.jā]
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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eyan[ē.jã̄]
noun
An object or an unspecified entity.

“Eyan nyan zun.”

This thing is heavy.

Also means
  1. thing

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

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eyàn[ē.jã̀]
noun
A musical instrument played by beating with hands or sticks.

“Eyàn wun gbo.”

The drum is loud.

Also means
  1. drum

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

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eyé[e.jé]
noun
The organ used for sight, or the surface or face of an object.

“Eyé mĩ e gbã.”

My eye is clear.

Also means
  1. eye
  2. face
  3. surface

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

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eyè[e.jè]
noun
The body part used for smelling and breathing.

“Eyè mì e wù.”

My nose is blocked.

Also means
  1. nose

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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È
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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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Èkó[è.kó]
name
A major city located in Nigeria.

“Mì ń Èkó.”

I am in Lagos.

Also means
  1. Lagos (a city in Nigeria)
  2. Lagos

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

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èkpó[è.k͡pó]
noun
A tall vertical structure used to support a building or object.

“Èkpó gíma ga.”

The pillar is standing tall.

Also means
  1. pillar
  2. buttress
  3. column
  4. post

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

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Èyà[ɛ̀.jà]
Noun
Friend

“Èyà mi u-o.”

He is my friend.

Also means
  1. great grandchild

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

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Èyàgi[è.jà.ɡī]
name
Refers to the ethnic group or the language spoken by the Yoruba people.

“Ezhìmi Èyàgi”

The Yoruba language

Also means
  1. Yoruba people
  2. Yoruba language

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

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G
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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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NGNupe
guzhiya[ɡū.ʒī.jā]
noun
A common legume that grows underground. It is frequently eaten as a snack or used in cooking.

“Mí nà guzhiya ŋwa.”

I want to eat groundnuts.

Also means
  1. groundnut; peanut Arachis hypogaea
  2. groundnut

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

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J
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j[d͡ʒ]
character
The twelfth letter of the Nupe alphabet, written in the Latin script.

“j”

The letter j.

Also means
  1. The twelfth letter of the Nupe alphabet

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

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jèban̄ci[d͡ʒè.bā.ŋ̄.t͡ʃī]
noun
A long, sturdy stick used for stirring and mashing heavy foods like pounded yam.

“Jèban̄ci yè bā.”

The wooden turning stick is long.

Also means
  1. wooden turning stick for preparing foods like pounded yam, eba and amala.
  2. wooden turning stick

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

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jèkafa[d͡ʒè.kā.fā]
noun
A common grain used as a staple food. This is an alternative spelling of cèǹkafa.

“Mi kà jèkafa gà.”

I am eating rice.

Also means
  1. alternative form of cèńkafa
  2. rice

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

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NGNupe
jígijìgi[d͡ʒí.ɡī.d͡ʒì.ɡī]
noun
Describing a state of confusion, lack of order, or chaos.

“Yà gba jígijìgi.”

Do not create disorder.

Also means
  1. disorderly

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

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NGNupe
jìgìjìgí[d͡ʒì.ɡì.d͡ʒì.ɡí]
noun
Something that is not steady or is wobbling.

“Kuti è kì jìgìjìgí.”

The chair is shaky.

Also means
  1. shaky

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

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NGNupe
jin[d͡ʒī̃]
verb
An action word used to describe performing an activity, making something, or indicating a state of being.

“Mi è jin yangíci.”

I'm making food.

Also means
  1. to do
  2. to practice
  3. to make
  4. to be

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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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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K
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Kánu[ká.nũ̄]
name
A major city located in northern Nigeria. It is also the name of a state and a traditional emirate in the same region.

“Kánu yé etsu wa.”

Kano is a city.

Also means
  1. Kano City (a city in Nigeria)
  2. Kano State (a state of Nigeria)
  3. Kano Emirate (a historical emirate in Nigeria)
  4. Kano City

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

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kàtà[kà.tà]
noun
An object used for protection from the rain or sun.

“Kàtà wó wè kà.”

Your umbrella is broken.

Also means
  1. umbrella

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

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kìtì[kì.tì]
noun
A pile or mass of things heaped together, or the physical act of doing a somersault.

“Yè lá mì gìnì kìtì.”

They gathered it into a heap.

Also means
  1. heap
  2. somersault

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

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L
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láfíyà[lá.fí.jà]
noun
The state of being well or free from illness and suffering.

“Wo de láfíyà à?”

Are you not well?

Also means
  1. health
  2. peace

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

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N
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Nàjéríyà[nà.d͡ʒé.ɾí.jà]
name
A large country located in West Africa.

“Nàjéríyà gàn kàn.”

Nigeria is a big country.

Also means
  1. Nigeria (a country in West Africa, south of the country of Niger)
  2. Nigeria

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

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Nàjéríyàci[nà.d͡ʒé.ɾí.jà.t͡ʃī]
noun
A person who comes from the country of Nigeria.

“Nàjéríyàci ya mi oza gbà.”

The Nigerian person is my good friend.

Also means
  1. Nigerian person

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

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nawú yakági[nã̄.wú jā.ká.ɡī]
noun
A chemical substance used to cause irritation to the eyes and breathing.

“Nawú yakági gí kpata.”

The tear gas is very strong.

Also means
  1. tear gas

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

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O
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olókpàá[ō.ló.k͡pàá]
noun
A member of the police force whose job is to maintain law and order.

“Olókpàá gàn gí.”

The police officer is here.

Also means
  1. police officer

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

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S
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shayì[ʃā.jì]
noun
A hot drink made by steeping dried leaves in boiling water.

“Mí a shayì yi.”

I am drinking tea.

Also means
  1. tea

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

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T
NGNupe
tswán[t͡sʷã́]
verb
To move air around with an object, to separate grain from chaff, or to throw something with force.

“Wun tswán cèǹkafa.”

He is winnowing the rice.

Also means
  1. to fan
  2. to winnow
  3. to pelt; to dash

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

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tswan̄gi[t͡sʷā.ŋ̄.ɡī]
noun
A bright, shining object seen in the night sky.

“Tswan̄gi yé yéyè.”

The star is shining.

Also means
  1. star

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

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tukpa[tū.k͡pā]
noun
The organ used for hearing sounds.

“Tukpa è wogàn gúbà à.”

The ear doesn't hear two words [at once].

Also means
  1. ear
  2. edge, side

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

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tútíya[tú.tí.jā]
noun
A bluish-white metal that is often used to coat other metals to prevent rust.

“Tútíya ná kò màngùn.”

Zinc is used for roofing sheets.

Also means
  1. zinc

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

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V
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vòkpa[vò.k͡pā]
noun
The joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg.

“Vòkpa mi à gba.”

My knee is hurting.

Also means
  1. knee

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

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Y
NGNupe
y[j]
character
y is the twenty-eighth letter used in the Nupe alphabet written with Latin characters.

“y ye etsu nwa”

y is a letter.

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

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

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yàbà[jà.bà]
noun
A long, curved yellow fruit that grows in clusters on large herbaceous plants.

“Yàbà yé kã.”

The banana is sweet.

Also means
  1. banana

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

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yàbàkó[jà.bà.kó]
noun
A type of fruit similar to a banana that is usually cooked or fried before being eaten.

“Mí zhe yàbàkó.”

I am eating plantain.

Also means
  1. plantain

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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NGNupe
yàjì[jà.d͡ʒì]
noun
The state of being extremely poor or lacking necessary financial resources.

“Yàjì wun nyi kpayè.”

Poverty is a difficult thing.

Also means
  1. poverty

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

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yaká[jā.ká]
noun
A small, pungent fruit used as a spice in cooking.

“Yaká gbogbo.”

The chili pepper is spicy.

Also means
  1. Capsicum frutescens (chili pepper)

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

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NGNupe
yakákó[jā.ká.kó]
noun
A type of plant that produces peppers.

“Yakákó à mi fú.”

I will plant the peppers.

Also means
  1. Capsicum annuum

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

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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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yangíci[jã̄.ɡí.t͡ʃī]
noun
An alternative way to refer to food.

“Yangíci kà nì.”

The food is cooked.

Also means
  1. alternative form of eyangíci (“food”)
  2. food

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

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yàwó[jà.wó]
noun
A woman who is about to be married or has recently been married.

“Yàwó nyan tì.”

The bride is beautiful.

Also means
  1. bride

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

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yàyá[jà.já]
noun
A term used to refer to someone who is older, typically a cousin or an elder relative.

“Yàyá wí mi.”

My senior is calling me.

Also means
  1. senior
  2. elder cousin

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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yégi bagi[jé.ɡī bā.ɡī]
noun
A male sibling.

“Yégi bagi mi è lù.”

My brother is farming.

Also means
  1. brother

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

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yégi yinzàgi[jé.ɡī jĩ̄.zà.ɡī]
noun
A female sibling.

“Yégi yinzàgi mi è dzù.”

My sister is cooking.

Also means
  1. sister

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

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yèkó[jè.kó]
noun
A path or way used to travel from one place to another.

“Yèkó ci na.”

Here's the road.

Also means
  1. road; way
  2. doorway
  3. road

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

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yèkò[jè.kò]
noun
Having a low temperature or being chilly.

“Nuwan yèkò mi dé fín o”

I only drink cold water

Also means
  1. cold; damp
  2. meek
  3. cold

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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yikanwanci[jī.kã̄.wã̄.t͡ʃī]
noun
A person who catches fish as a job or for food.

“Yikanwanci gba eya gani.”

The fisherman caught a big fish.

Also means
  1. fisherman

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

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yìkunnu[jì.kũ̄.nũ̄]
noun
The fruit that grows on an oil palm tree.

“Yìkunnu wun a mi.”

The palm fruit is ripe.

Also means
  1. palm fruit

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

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yìkunnu kpótá[jì.kũ̄.nũ̄ k͡pó.tá]
noun
A tall tropical tree that produces coconuts.

“Yìkunnu kpótá na mi tsu.”

That is the coconut palm I planted.

Also means
  1. coconut palm

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

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yikunnuci[jì.kũ̄.nũ̄.t͡ʃī]
noun
A type of tree, known as Elaeis guineensis, from which palm oil is produced.

“Yikunnuci kún gú gú.”

There are many oil palm trees.

Also means
  1. Elaeis guineensis (oil palm)
  2. oil palm

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

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yìlàn̄ci[jì.là.ŋ̄.t͡ʃī]
noun
A fruit-bearing evergreen tree in the soapberry family.

“Yìlàn̄ci wá.”

The tree is tall.

Also means
  1. ackee tree

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

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