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aaba

noun

A type of container made from a dried, hollowed-out gourd.

“Ɔ fa aaba li nzuɛn.”

He uses the calabash to drink water.

Also means

calabash

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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aata

noun

The activity of buying and selling goods or services.

“Aata'n ti kpa.”

The trade is good.

Also means

trade

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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abɛbɛ

noun

An insect with large, often colorful wings.

“Abɛbɛ n'o ti klanman.”

The butterfly is beautiful.

Also means

butterfly

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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abɛndɛ

noun

Large monkeys found in Africa that live on the ground.

“Abɛndɛ mun be di nzan.”

The baboons are eating fruits.

Also means

baboons

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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able

noun

A cereal plant that produces yellow grains on cobs.

“Mé di able.”

I am eating corn.

Also means

corn

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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ablɛlɛ

noun

A large juicy tropical fruit with a rough prickly skin.

“Ablɛlɛ'n ti kpa yɛ ɔ yɛ kpan.”

The pineapple is good and it is sweet.

Also means

Pineapple

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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aboliɛ

noun

A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea or a lake.

“Aboliɛ n kpan.”

The river is wide.

Also means

river

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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adangaman

noun

The supreme being and creator of the world.

“Adangaman ti klanman.”

God is great.

Also means

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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afuè

noun

A period of twelve months.

“Afuè n wun.”

The year is here.

Also means

year

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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afuɛ

noun

A period of twelve months. It is used to measure time or age.

“Afuɛ kɔli.”

The year has passed.

Also means

year

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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agan-u

noun

A hard-shelled animal with claws that lives in water or on land.

“Agan-u kpli n o nzue nun.”

The big crab is in the water.

Also means

crab

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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agba

noun

A starchy root vegetable that is a staple food in many areas.

“N di agba.”

I am eating cassava.

Also means

cassava

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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agoyafu

noun

A tropical fruit with green skin and sweet pink or white flesh.

“N di agoyafu kun.”

I am eating a guava.

Also means

guava

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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aklɛn

noun

A type of venomous snake known for its bright green color.

“Aklɛn kpa kun wunnin tranngan'n su.”

A green mamba was seen on the branch.

Also means

green mamba

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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akliwi

noun

A person of very short stature.

“Akliwi nian i nda.”

The dwarf looks at him.

Also means

dwarf

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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aklun-ye

noun

The quality of being kind and helpful to others.

“I ninnin bɔ ɔ wla aklun-ye.”

His mother is known for her generosity.

Also means

generosity
kindness

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Aliɛ[ah-lee-eh]

noun

Food

“Aliɛ'n fɛ.”

The food is tasty.

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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alowa

noun

A type of plant grown for its edible seeds. These seeds are often used in cooking.

“N fa alowa n”

I take the bean.

Also means

bean

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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alua

noun

A common domesticated animal kept as a pet or for hunting.

“Alua 'n ti kén.”

The dog is black.

Also means

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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amanngo

noun

A sweet, juicy tropical fruit with a large stone.

“Amanngo 'n ti klén.”

The mango is sweet.

Also means

mango

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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amuɛn

noun

A sacred object or spirit often used in traditional religious practices.

“Amuɛn-kpá bé jru-li.”

The sacred fetish was respected.

Also means

fetish

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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angban

noun

The natural movement of air outside.

“Angban kpan-li kpa.”

The wind blew hard.

Also means

wind

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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asaka

noun

The part of the body used for eating and speaking.

“Asaka ti kpa m'an di nzan.”

The mouth is good for eating food.

Also means

mouth

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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asan

noun

A woody perennial plant with a trunk and branches.

“Asan kun wo kɔngɔ'n su.”

There is a tree on the hill.

Also means

tree
caterpillar

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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asannin

noun

A living thing that grows in the ground and usually has leaves.

“Asannin kun wo wla'n su.”

There is a plant on the field.

Also means

plant

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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asanninnya

noun

A plant used in traditional medicine for healing.

“Asanninnya li kpa.”

The medicinal plant is very good.

Also means

medicinal plant

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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asasabeun

noun

Careful attention that is paid to avoid danger or mistakes.

“Asasabeun nuan ti kpa.”

It is good to be careful.

Also means

caution

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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asawa

noun

A starchy, edible tuber that is a staple food in many regions.

“Asawa n ti kpa.”

The yam is very good.

Also means

yam (vegetable)

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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asawla

noun

A large type of monkey that lives in Africa and Asia.

“Asawla kun wunnin afiɛ mɔn.”

A baboon was seen in the forest.

Also means

baboon

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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asetran

noun

A specific location or site.

“N asetran nian.”

Look at the place.

Also means

place

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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asiɛ

noun

The ground, soil, or the planet we live on.

“Asiɛ'n ti kpa.”

The earth is good.

Also means

earth

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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asra

noun

A plant used for smoking or chewing, or a type of bird known as a guinea fowl.

“Asra 'n wé.”

The guinea fowl is there.

Also means

tobacco
guinea fowl

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted

asua

noun

A farm animal known for its round body and curled tail.

“Asua-nzinli bé dí-li.”

The small pig was eaten.

Also means

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted

awie

noun

Small white or brown grains that grow in water and are eaten as food.

“Awie'n o di kpa.”

The rice tastes good.

Also means

rice

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Ayre[eye-ray]

noun

Medicine

“Ayre nga ti kpa.”

This medicine is good.

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baba

noun

A word used to refer to a male parent.

“N baba ni ti kpa.”

My father is a good person.

Also means

father

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted

baje

noun

A child who has no brothers or sisters.

“Kouassi yé baje.”

Kouassi is an only child.

Also means

only child

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted

Bla[blah]

noun

Woman

“Bla'n ti kpa.”

The woman is good.

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Di[dee]

verb

To eat

“N di aliɛ.”

I am eating food.

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Flanwa[flan-wa]

noun

Boy

“Flanwa'n ti n'ba.”

The boy is my son.

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