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NGNupe
u[u]
character
This is the twenty-fifth letter of the Nupe alphabet, which is written using the Latin script.

“u”

The letter u.

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

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

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èdù[è.dù]
noun
A structure used for melting metal, especially iron, to separate it from its ore.

“Èdù kpata.”

The smelting furnace is big.

Also means
  1. smelting furnace

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

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èmu[è.mũ̄]
noun
The edible fruit that comes from the baobab tree.

“Èmu yè nyà.”

The baobab fruit is sweet.

Also means
  1. baobab fruit

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

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kun[kũ̄]
verb
This verb is used when something is sufficient in amount or quantity.

“Emi kun mi”

It is enough for me.

Also means
  1. to be enough
  2. to be sufficient

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

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esun[ē.sũ̄]
noun
The air taken into or let out of the lungs.

“Esun è gá.”

The breath is coming out.

Also means
  1. breath

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

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gùlú[ɡù.lú]
noun
A large bird that feeds mainly on carrion.

“Gùlú yi.”

It is a vulture.

Also means
  1. vulture

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

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Nupe[nũ̄.pē]
name
Refers to either the people belonging to the Nupe ethnic group or their native language.

“Mi ma Nupe gbagba.”

I can speak the Nupe language well.

Also means
  1. The Nupe ethnic group
  2. The Nupe language

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

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rufu[ɾū.fū]
noun
A type of fungus that grows on damp surfaces or food.

“Rufu gwa kpara”

Mould grew on the wall

Also means
  1. mould
  2. mildew

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

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etsùn[ē.t͡sũ̀]
noun
A type of venomous snake known for its hood.

“Etsùn wù nyà.”

The cobra is dangerous.

Also means
  1. cobra

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

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fúsàn[fú.sã̀]
noun
A type of freshwater fish often found in rivers and ponds.

“Fúsàn nyi ezhi kpa.”

The catfish is very big.

Also means
  1. African catfish (Heterobranchus bidorsalis)
  2. vundu (Heterobranchus longifilis)
  3. African catfish

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

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lotun[lō.tũ̄]
verb
To engage in physical or mental effort to achieve a result.

“Mi wa lotun.”

I want to work.

Also means
  1. to work
  2. to labour

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

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shèlú[ʃè.lú]
noun
A type of bird often kept for its meat or eggs.

“Shèlú à wù.”

The guineafowl is flying.

Also means
  1. guineafowl

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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zogùn[zō.ɡũ̀]
noun
A woven mat traditionally used for sleeping or sitting.

“Eshìgi è lele ci zogùn o”

The dog is sleeping on the mat

Also means
  1. mat (traditionally used for sleeping)
  2. mat

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

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dzufan[d͡zū.fã̄]
noun
A small bag or pouch sewn into a garment to carry items.

“U dan dzufan mi bo.”

It's in my pocket.

Also means
  1. pocket

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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lèmúkó[lè.mú.kó]
noun
A large, round citrus fruit with a tart or slightly bitter taste.

“Lèmúkó ná.”

Here is a grapefruit.

Also means
  1. grapefruit

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

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lùbása[lù.bá.sā]
noun
A common round vegetable with a strong taste used in cooking. It has many layers.

“Lùbása nyi wun nàn á kà gídá dzu.”

Onion is something we put into the soup.

Also means
  1. onion

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

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lúkùkù[lú.kù.kù]
noun
A common type of bird often found in urban and rural areas.

“Lúkùkù è yé egi gbarì.”

The pigeon is flying above.

Also means
  1. pigeon

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

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múlíki[mṹ.lí.kī]
noun
A kingdom or a territory under a ruler. It can also refer to the act of ruling or having authority.

“Múlíki nyí gànì wò.”

The kingdom is very large.

Also means
  1. kingdom
  2. rule; authority

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

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Nupeci[nũ̄.pē.t͡ʃī]
noun
A person who belongs to the Nupe ethnic group.

“Nupeci mi yì o.”

I'm a Nupe person.

Also means
  1. Nupe person

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

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tsùkùn[t͡sù.kũ̀]
noun
A thin, long piece of wood often used for carrying or as a tool.

“Tsùkùn nĥ yè tàŋ.”

The stick is long.

Also means
  1. stick

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

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tsúkùn[t͡sú.kũ̀]
noun
The hard white structures that make up the skeleton of a human or animal.

“Tsúkùn nĥ yè kà.”

The bone is hard.

Also means
  1. bone

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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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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enunùci[ē.nũ̄.nũ̀.t͡ʃī]
noun
A person who works in agriculture or on a farm.

“Enunùci dókun latí o”

There're many farmers in the field.

Also means
  1. farmer

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

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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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tsùnwàn[t͡sũ̀.wã̀]
noun
A device or standard used for determining weight or size.

“Tsùnwàn yè nyi.”

Use the scale.

Also means
  1. measure
  2. scale
  3. balance

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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Nupen̄ci[nũ̄.pē.ŋ̄.t͡ʃī]
noun
A person belonging to the Nupe ethnic group.

“Nupn̄eci mi yì o.”

I'm a Nupe person.

Also means
  1. Nupe person

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

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sùúsùúgi[sùú.sùú.ɡī]
noun
A type of small bird often found in the region.

“Sùúsùúgi nyá èga gá.”

The waxbill flew to the tree.

Also means
  1. waxbill

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

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wùtuwùtu[wù.tū.wù.tū]
noun
A thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground that makes it hard to see.

“Wùtuwùtu ma zhi.”

The fog has cleared.

Also means
  1. fog
  2. mist

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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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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egi tukpa[ē.ɡī tū.k͡pā]
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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ekungùnci[ē.kũ̄.ɡũ̀.t͡ʃī]
noun
A person who is trained or experienced in fighting, such as a warrior or soldier.

“Ekungùnci bé.”

The warrior came.

Also means
  1. warrior
  2. soldier

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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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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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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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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eshìgi nuwan[ē.ʃì.ɡī nũ̄wã̄]
noun
A mammal that lives near water and spends much of its time swimming.

“Eshìgi nuwan ma ni nu e.”

The otter is in the water.

Also means
  1. otter

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

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gànmánázúnci[ɡã̀.mã́.nã́.zṹ.t͡ʃī]
noun
A person who does not tell the truth or tries to trick others with false words.

“Gànmánázúnci yé ebó kpe.”

A liar is someone who likes to deceive.

Also means
  1. liar; deceiver
  2. liar

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

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bishegi nuwan[bī.ʃē.ɡī nũ̄.wã̄]
noun
A type of water bird found near wetlands or marshes.

“Bishegi nuwan gí kpé.”

The dusky moorhen is swimming.

Also means
  1. dusky moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa)
  2. dusky moorhen

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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emagi[ē.mã̄.ɡī]Appears in an example
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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gbàtà[ɡ͡bà.tà]Appears in an example
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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emigbó[ē.mī̃.ɡ͡bó]Appears in an example
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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