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30 words and 2 phrases found.

Acehnese

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A
Acehnese
alu
noun
A variation of the word alue that is not commonly used in formal writing.

“Alu nyan kon kajeut geungui lam basa formal.”

That nonstandard form should not be used in formal language.

Also means
  1. nonstandard form of alue
  2. nonstandard form

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

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Acehnese
angen
noun
A common spelling variant that is not considered the standard way to write the word for wind.

“Bak kayèe nyan geubungkah lé angen.”

That tree is swaying because of the wind.

Also means
  1. nonstandard form of angèn

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

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Acehnese
asèë
noun
A common domesticated animal often kept as a pet or for protection.

“Asèë nyan hana geu-at bak ureuëng.”

That dog does not bite people.

Also means
  1. Husaini spelling of asèe.
  2. dog

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

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Acehnese
até[at̠e]
noun
The organ in the body, but also commonly used to refer to the heart, one's feelings, or bravery.

“Até sakét, até ubat.”

The medicine to a heartache is another heart.

Also means
  1. liver
  2. heart
  3. thought, feelings
  4. bravery

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

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B
Acehnese
banda[banᵈa]
noun
A large and important city that serves as a center of commerce, government, or transport.

“banda Acèh”

The capital city of Aceh; Banda Aceh

Also means
  1. harbour, port
  2. A coastal town
  3. A trading town; A commercial city (the centre of commerce)
  4. capital city (an important city and/or a bustling and prosperous city)
  5. A croupier (somebody who is being challenged to gamble by other gamblers)
  6. capital city

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

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Acehnese
bang-bang
noun
An older way to spell the word bangbang. This form is no longer commonly used.

“Geungui istilah bang-bang bak naskah kuno.”

They used the term bang-bang in the ancient manuscript.

Also means
  1. archaic form of bangbang

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

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Acehnese
basa[baˈsa]
noun
A system of communication used by a group of people, or the display of polite social behavior.

“basa Acèh”

Acehnese language

Also means
  1. language (a body of words used as a form of communication)
  2. manners; etiquette;
  3. sign, gesture
  4. intention
  5. language

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

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Acehnese
beungah
noun
An alternative way to say morning in Acehnese.

“Beungah nyoe lon jak u gampong.”

This morning I went to the village.

Also means
  1. morning

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

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Acehnese
blaih
num
A suffix used to form the numbers eleven through nineteen.

“Lhèë blaih na peuet blah.”

Thirteen has four parts.

Also means
  1. -teen (to form numbers 11 - 19)
  2. -teen

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

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C
Acehnese
com[ˈcɔm]
verb
To press one's lips against someone or something as a sign of affection or greeting. It can also refer to the act of smelling something.

“Com aneuk nyan bak pipi.”

Kiss that child on the cheek.

Also means
  1. to kiss
  2. to smell

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

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Acehnese
calitraAppears in an example
noun
A traditional story or myth, often involving magical elements.

“Nyak karang calitra keu aneuk-aneuk.”

Nyak composes a fairy tale for the children.

Also means
  1. fairy tale
  2. myth

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

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H
Acehnese
haba
noun
Information about recent events or happenings.

“Peue haba uroe nyoe?”

What is the news today?

Also means
  1. news

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

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I
Acehnese
i[i]
noun
A clear liquid that people, animals, and plants need to live.

“Ulôn geumuek i.”

I am drinking water.

Also means
  1. water

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

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Acehnese
ie
noun
A common variant way of writing the word for water.

“Lon keumeung miyup ie.”

I want to drink water.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of ië (“water”)
  2. water

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

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J
Acehnese
jeuët
verb
This verb expresses the ability to do something or having permission to act.

“Lon jeuët kuta u gampông.”

I can go to the village.

Also means
  1. can (to be able)
  2. can (may)
  3. may (have permission to)
  4. can

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

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K
Acehnese
ka
adv
Used to indicate that an action has been completed.

“Gopnyan ka geujak u rumoh.”

He or she has already gone home.

Also means
  1. already

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

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Acehnese
kamèng
noun
A common farm animal known for its horns and bleating sound.

“Kamèng nyan geupajoh boh kayèe.”

The goat is eating fruit.

Also means
  1. goat (animal)
  2. goat

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

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L
Acehnese
lapan[lapan]
num
The number that comes after seven and before nine.

“Ulôn na lapan boh manok.”

I have eight chicken eggs.

Also means
  1. eight

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

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M
Acehnese
mali[mali]
adj
A state where two things are equal in strength or amount. It often describes a tie in a game or competition.

“Meupreuk skor nyan mali.”

The game score is a draw.

Also means
  1. draw; something that’s equal or in balance of each other.
  2. draw

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

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Acehnese
manok[manɔʔ]
noun
A common farm bird that is kept for its meat and eggs.

“Manok nyan ka geupuga.”

The chicken has been prepared.

Also means
  1. chicken
  2. poultry
  3. fowl

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

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Acehnese
masyarakat[maʃarakat]
noun
A group of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

“Masyarakat geumeusyuhu bak gotong royong.”

The society is famous for working together.

Also means
  1. society

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

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N
Acehnese
na
verb
Used to indicate that something exists or is present.

“Na ureueng di yup.”

There are people underneath.

Also means
  1. to be (exist)
  2. to be

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

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P
Acehnese
peuë
pron
A word used to ask about things or actions.

“Peuë haba?”

How are you?

Also means
  1. what

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

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Acehnese
peut
noun
The number that comes after three and before five.

“Ulôn na peut boh eungkôt.”

I have four fish.

Also means
  1. four

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

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Acehnese
pijoh
verb
The action of entering a space or arriving inside.

“Silakan pijoh u dalam rumoh.”

Please come inside the house.

Also means
  1. to come in

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

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Acehnese
pulo
noun
A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.

“Pulo Weh nyan ceudah that.”

That Weh Island is very beautiful.

Also means
  1. island

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

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S
Acehnese
seulatan
noun
One of the four main compass points, opposite north.

“Kuta nyan na blah seulatan.”

That city is located to the south.

Also means
  1. south (compass point)
  2. south

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

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Acehnese
sira[sira]
noun
A common mineral used to season food and bring out flavor.

“Tambah bacut sira bak gule nyan.”

Add a little salt to that curry.

Also means
  1. salt

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

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ڠ
Acehnese
ڠ[ŋa]
character
This is a specific character used in the Arabic-based script for Acehnese.

“ڠ is used in various words.”

ڠ is used in various words.

Also means
  1. The twenty-first letter of the Acehnese alphabet, written in the Arabic script.

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

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ڤ
Acehnese
ڤ[pa]
character
This is a specific character used in the Arabic-based script for Acehnese.

“ڤ is used in various words.”

ڤ is used in various words.

Also means
  1. The twenty-third letter of the Acehnese alphabet, written in the Arabic script.

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

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