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ím[ˈim]
noun
An object, item, or general concept. It refers to something that exists.

“Is ím maacá?”

What is that thing?

Also means
  1. thing

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

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im
noun
thing

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

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ním[ˈnim]
pron
A possessive pronoun indicating that something belongs to us.

“Is nim.”

It is ours.

Also means
  1. ours

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

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yím[ˈjim]
pron
A word used to show that something belongs to the speaker.

“Kutub yím.”

The book is mine.

Also means
  1. mine

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

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alímu[aˈlimu]
noun
The state of being average or not very good.

“Alímu fan.”

Towards mediocrity.

Also means
  1. mediocrity

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

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kímal[ˈkimal]
adv
Refers to the day before today.

“Kímal madal haytó.”

You were at school yesterday.

Also means
  1. yesterday

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

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níimi[ˈniːmi]
pron
This word functions as a predicative form derived from 'ním'. It is used to clarify or assert the nature of the subject.

“níimi yaabak.”

That is what we said.

Also means
  1. predicative of ním

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

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kímbir[ˈkimbir]
noun
Animals that have feathers and wings and are usually able to fly.

“Kímbir abne.”

The birds flew away.

Also means
  1. birds

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

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kayiimí[kajiːˈmi]
pron
This word acts as a predicative structure for 'kayím'. It is used in sentences to point out what belongs to him or her.

“kayiimí edde tekké.”

That is what happened to him.

Also means
  1. predicative of kayím

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

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keniimí[keniːˈmi]
pron
This pronoun is used in the predicative form of the word kením.

“Keniimí”

It is theirs.

Also means
  1. predicative of kením

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

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siniimí[siniːˈmi]
pron
This pronoun is used in the predicative form of the word siním.

“Siniimí”

It is yours.

Also means
  1. predicative of siním

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

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tetiimí[tetiːˈmi]
pron
This is a grammatical tool used as the predicative form of 'tetím'. It helps define a specific quality or item being discussed.

“tetiimí luk geyti.”

That is what you obtained from it.

Also means
  1. predicative of tetím

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

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maqallím[maʕalˈlim]
noun
A person who provides instruction in a school or other educational setting.

“Isin maqallím teetik”

You are a teacher to her.

Also means
  1. teacher

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

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muqállim[muˈʕalːim]
noun
This word is another way to spell or say the word maqallím.

“Muqállim nee darsá yanim.”

The teacher is giving us a lesson.

Also means
  1. alternative form of maqallím

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

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bartikímbir[bartiˈkimbir]
noun
The plural form referring to more than one bat.

“Bartikímbir gúri gacteen.”

The bats left the cave.

Also means
  1. bats

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

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