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xámu[ˈɖamu]
noun
This word is a shortened version of xaqámu created by removing a sound from the middle of the word.

“Xámu xaqámu fanah tan.”

The xámu form relates to xaqámu.

Also means
  1. syncopic form of xaqámu

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

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xéet[ˈɖeːt]
noun
The plural form of the word xáa.

“Xéet gaba yan.”

The plural items are there.

Also means
  1. plural of xáa

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

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xaahí[ɖaːˈhi]
noun
A grammatical form used to denote the subjective or genitive case of the word xaa.

“Xaahí sumak inta.”

This is the subjective form of the name.

Also means
  1. subjective of xaa
  2. genitive of xaa

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

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xayíh[ɖaˈjih]
verb
This is the present tense form of the verb xayí, used when talking about a person or thing that is nearby or happening soon.

“Ayti xayíh.”

The woman is near.

Also means
  1. third-person singular masculine/feminine present indicative of xayí

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

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xéeruk[ˈɖeːruk]
verb
This word represents the converb form of the verb xeerí, often used to link actions.

“Is xéeruk teyté.”

He arrived having decided.

Also means
  1. -k converb of xeerí

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

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xaafitté[ɖaːfitˈte]
noun
This is the plural form of the word xáafu.

“Xaafitté máan.”

We are not doing the xáafu (plural).

Also means
  1. plural of xáafu

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

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xaagitté[ɖaːɡitˈte]
noun
This is the plural form of the word xáagu.

“Xaagitté abte.”

Do the xáagu (plural).

Also means
  1. plural of xáagu

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

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excé[eɖˈħe]
verb
To speak or utter words to express a thought or instruction.

“keenik inteemih, «Isin isinni inonti fan uduuraay; yoo kee isinni baqoltih maquk akah sugten innah, YALLI siinih yamqay.»”

she said to them, «You go back to your own mothers; like you have done for me and your dead husbands, may GOD bless you.»

Also means
  1. say

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

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maxé[maˈɖe]
verb
To engage in sexual intercourse.

“Is maxé.”

She is having sex.

Also means
  1. copulate
  2. have sex

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

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maxó[maˈɖo]
noun
The physical act of sexual union.

“Maxó masra.”

He avoided sexual intercourse.

Also means
  1. sexual intercourse

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

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sáax[ˈsaːɖ]
noun
The state of no longer existing or having completely died out.

“sáax geyye.”

Extinction occurred.

Also means
  1. extinction

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

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buxál[buˈɖal]
noun
This is a grammatical form of the word buxá that includes the l-suffix, which often functions like a postposition.

“Isi buxál yan.”

It is at his house.

Also means
  1. l-postpositioned form of buxá

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

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caxák[ħaˈɖak]
noun
This is the k-suffix form of the noun caxá.

“Caxák gaca.”

Return from the caxá.

Also means
  1. k-postpositioned form of caxá

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

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míxig[ˈmiɖiɡ]
noun
A person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.

“Is míxig kinni.”

He/she is an expert.

Also means
  1. expert

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

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axoocá[aɖoːˈħa]
noun
The plural form of the noun áxca referring to multiple backs or spines.

“axoocá tan.”

These are backs.

Also means
  1. plural of áxca

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

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gexelé[ɡeɖeˈle]
verb
This is the third-person singular prospective form of the verb gexé, indicating a future intent or expectation.

“Iyye gexelé.”

He is about to go.

Also means
  1. third-person singular prospective of gexé

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

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gexité[ɡeɖiˈte]
verb
This verb is the autobenefactive form of gexé. It describes the act of walking or going performed for one's own benefit.

“Gexité-h ayro wagi.”

I am walking for my own sake today.

Also means
  1. Autobenefactive form of gexé
  2. To walk for oneself

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

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exxaaxá[eɖːaːˈɖa]
noun
This is the plural form referring to multiple edges, ends, or sections.

“Exxaaxá abtuh.”

Make the edges.

Also means
  1. plural of exxá

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

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emeexegé[emeːɖeˈɡe]
verb
The passive form of the verb meaning to know or recognize.

“Tana emeexegé”

It is known.

Also means
  1. Passive form of eexegé

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

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faxsiisé[faɖsiːˈse]
verb
This verb is the causative form of faxé, meaning to make someone desire or request something.

“Tama faxsiisé.”

He made him want that.

Also means
  1. Causative form of faxé
  2. to cause someone to want something

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

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maqánxix[maˈʕanɖiɖ]
noun
This refers to more than one younger brother.

“Iyi maqánxix tani.”

These are my younger brothers.

Also means
  1. plural of maqanxa

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

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bixaaximé[biɖaːɖiˈme]
verb
The passive state or resulting action of the verb bixaaxé.

“Is it bixaaximé?”

Is it in the state of being bixaaximé?

Also means
  1. Passive form of bixaaxé

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

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etteexegé[etːeːɖeˈɡe]
verb
This is a verb form indicating that an action related to 'eexegé' is being done for one's own benefit.

“Ita ceelot etteexegé.”

He is explaining it for himself.

Also means
  1. Autobenefactive form of eexegé

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

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gexamgexé[ɡeɖamɡeˈɖe]
verb
A verb form that indicates the action of going is performed repeatedly or habitually.

“Isi gexamgexéh ayro ayroh gexeh gexe.”

He went back and forth frequently every day.

Also means
  1. Frequentative form of gexé

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

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intibbixé[intibːiˈɖe]
verb
This is the passive form of the verb ibbixé, meaning to be the recipient of information or being told something.

“Num intibbixé.”

The man was told.

Also means
  1. Passive form of ibbixé
  2. be told

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

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gexamgexxá[ɡeɖamɡeɖˈɖa]
verb
The third-person singular indicative form of the verb gexamgexé.

“Qafar af gexamgexxá.”

He is breaking the Afar language rules.

Also means
  1. third-person singular indicative of gexamgexé
  2. is breaking

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

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wanxeftitté[wanɖeftitˈte]
noun
This is the plural form of the word wanxéf.

“Is wanxeftitté tan?”

Are there any wanxeftitté?

Also means
  1. plural of wanxéf

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

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