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sáqol[ˈsaʕol]
noun
Refers to a group of older siblings or elderly individuals.

“Sáqol baritto.”

The elder siblings are studying.

Also means
  1. elder siblings
  2. older people

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

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sínim[ˈsinim]
pron
A word used to show that something belongs to you (plural or formal).

“Gaddi sínim.”

The farm is yours.

Also means
  1. yours

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

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súbci[ˈsubħi]
noun
The period of time after dawn but before the sun has fully risen.

“Súbci kee ayro.”

Early morning and daytime.

Also means
  1. early morning (from dawbreak to sunrise)
  2. early morning

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

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saqalá[saʕaˈla]
noun
A term used to refer to one's older female sibling.

“Tinnin saqalá iyye.”

She called her elder sister.

Also means
  1. elder sister

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

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saqála[saˈʕala]
noun
This word functions as the predicative form of saqál.

“Toh saqála.”

That is the elder sister.

Also means
  1. predicative of saqál

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

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siqriyá[siʕriˈja]
noun
A type of long, thin pasta often served with sauce.

“Siqriyá hayi.”

Prepare the spaghetti.

Also means
  1. spaghetti
  2. noodles

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

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sabtitté
noun
This word acts as the plural form of the term sabti.

“Sabtittéh baxi.”

The children of the sabti.

Also means
  1. plural of sabti

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

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sigaaroorí[siɡaːroːˈri]
noun
The plural form used to refer to more than one cigarette.

“Sigaaroorí garac tan.”

The cigarettes are in the house.

Also means
  1. plural of sigaará
  2. cigarettes

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

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kíis[ˈkiːs]
noun
A container used to store or carry items. It can also refer to an envelope.

“kíis cabu”

Leave the sack.

Also means
  1. sack, bag
  2. envelope
  3. sack

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

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cégsu[ˈħeɡsu]
noun
A man who marries the widow of his deceased brother or cousin. This is a specific kinship role in Afar culture.

“Is gari cégsu taysa.”

She accepted the levirate husband.

Also means
  1. A man who marries the widow of one's deceased brother or cousin.
  2. levirate husband

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

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cígsu[ˈħiɡsu]
noun
An alternative spelling for the word cégsu, which refers to a man who marries the widow of his deceased brother or cousin.

“Cígsu gari geyte.”

The levirate husband found a home.

Also means
  1. alternative form of cégsu
  2. levirate husband

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

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qusbá[ʕusˈba]
verb
To have recently come into existence or to be not used before.

“Kaa gaba qusbá.”

His house is new.

Also means
  1. be new

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

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wáysu[ˈwajsu]
noun
Wáysu is the term used for the ninth month of the year in the Afar calendar.

“Wáysu barri hayta.”

The night of Wáysu has arrived.

Also means
  1. The ninth month of the Afar calendar.
  2. The ninth month of the Afar calendar

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

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yubsí[jubˈsi]
noun
A condition caused by a lack of vitamin C, or a state of being unable to have a bowel movement.

“Yubsí kàh tan.”

He has scurvy.

Also means
  1. scurvy
  2. constipation

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

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yusúr[juˈsur]
noun
A type of dense, dark wood from a tropical tree.

“Yusúr gari yanim.”

The house is made of ebony.

Also means
  1. ebony

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

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casbát[ħasˈbat]
noun
A very serious and contagious disease that causes fever and a rash with blisters.

“Casbát ma gúri.”

Casbat is smallpox.

Also means
  1. synonym of gúdri (“smallpox”)

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

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cegisé[ħeɡiˈse]
verb
The act of a man marrying the widow of his deceased brother or cousin.

“Isi inna cegisé geyte.”

He decided to marry the widow of his brother.

Also means
  1. marry the widow of one's brother or cousin
  2. to marry a widow

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

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cigisé[ħiɡiˈse]
verb
This word is an alternative spelling of the word cegisé.

“cigisé”

alternative form of cegisé

Also means
  1. alternative form of cegisé

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

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isínni[iˈsinːi]
pron
A word used when the people being spoken to or a group being discussed perform an action upon themselves.

“Isínni fanah geytah.”

You found it among yourselves.

Also means
  1. yourselves
  2. themselves

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

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isláam[isˈlaːm]
noun
The monotheistic religion practiced by Muslims.

“Isláam diini Afar baaxot tan.”

The religion of Islam exists in the Afar region.

Also means
  1. Islam

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

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kamíis[kaˈmiːs]
noun
The fourth day of the week, following Wednesday.

“kamíis bari baridóyta.”

The Thursday night is cold.

Also means
  1. Thursday

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

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koróos[koˈroːs]
noun
The religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

“Koróos diini geytimta.”

The religion of Christianity is found here.

Also means
  1. Christianity

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

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naqasó[naʕaˈso]
noun
A woman who is forced to work for others and is not free.

“Naqasó elle yaabite.”

The female slave spoke.

Also means
  1. female slave

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

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naqásu[naˈʕasu]
noun
A man who is forced to work for others and is not free.

“Naqásu wari yaabite.”

The male slave arrived.

Also means
  1. male slave

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

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giirisé[ɡiːriˈse]
verb
To move through water by using one's body and limbs.

“Isiy giirisé.”

She is swimming.

Also means
  1. swim

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

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naqoosá[naʕoːˈsa]
noun
A group of people who are not free and must work for others.

“Naqoosá gaba taamite.”

The slaves worked with their hands.

Also means
  1. slaves

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

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qaanisé[ʕaːniˈse]
verb
To move by leaping or springing about frequently.

“Is qaanisé.”

She is jumping around.

Also means
  1. jump around

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

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qaasalí[ʕaːsaˈli]
noun
The caracal is a medium-sized wild cat characterized by its long, tufted ears. It is found in parts of Africa and the Middle East.

“qaasalí sissik-le.”

The caracal has long ears.

Also means
  1. caracal (Caracal caracal)
  2. caracal

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

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qimbisé[ʕimbiˈse]
verb
To start doing something or to set something in motion.

“Fulte Racmattaay, Gunê Racmattale Yallih Migaaqal Qimbisa.”

I begin in the name of God, who gives mercy and surpasses mercy.

Also means
  1. begin

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

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amoytisé[amojtiˈse]
verb
To officially give permission or to place a muzzle on a camel. It can also refer to the act of crowning someone.

“Qafar bahar num amoytisé.”

In Afar culture, one authorizes a person.

Also means
  1. coronate
  2. authorise
  3. tie a muzzle around a camel's mouth

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

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Ingilíis[inɡiˈliːs]
noun
Refers to the people from England or those who serve as politicians.

“Ingilíis gaba yanim.”

The English people are coming.

Also means
  1. English people
  2. politicians

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

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mudarrís[mudarˈris]
noun
A person whose job is to teach, typically in a school.

“Mudarrís keenih baritta.”

The teacher teaches them.

Also means
  1. teacher

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

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qaysóyta[ʕajˈsojta]
noun
A small area covered in grass.

“Qaysóyta raqta.”

The patch of grass remains.

Also means
  1. patch of grass

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

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qaysoytá[ʕajsojˈta]
noun
A small bunch of grass growing together.

“Qaysoytá tan.”

There is a tuft of grass.

Also means
  1. tuft of grass

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

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qeskáalu[ʕesˈkaːlu]
noun
A group of camels that are one year of age.

“Qeskáalu haraakih addal raqte.”

The one-year-old camels stayed in the grazing area.

Also means
  1. one-year-old camels

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

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aftiitisé[aftiːtiˈse]
verb
To place a cover or binding over a camel's mouth to prevent it from biting or eating.

“Galla aftiitisé elle kure.”

He finished tying the muzzle on the camel.

Also means
  1. tie a muzzle around a camel's mouth

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

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daggoyisé[daɡːojiˈse]
verb
To reduce the amount or intensity of something. This is the causative form of the verb daggoowé.

“Isak ximmo daggoyisé.”

Isak made the pain less.

Also means
  1. Causative form of daggoowé; make less
  2. make less

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

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mudarrisá[mudarːiˈsa]
noun
A person who teaches students. This form is often used to refer to a female teacher.

“Mudarrisá baritto darsit takki.”

The teacher gives a lesson to the student.

Also means
  1. teacher

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

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naqoosité[naʕoːsiˈte]
verb
To enter into a state of slavery or servitude.

“Isi baaxot naqoosité.”

He became a slave in his own land.

Also means
  1. become a slave

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

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qasádirri[ʕaˈsadirːi]
noun
This word refers to the seventh month in the traditional Afar calendar year.

“Qasádirri agayyiisayyo.”

We will travel in the month of Qasádirri.

Also means
  1. The seventh month of the Afar calendar.
  2. The seventh month of the Afar calendar

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

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