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36 sign languages with signs. Signs are shown in SignWriting, never as notation.

  • British Sign Language

    117 published entries

  • Yugoslavian Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Philippine Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Nicaraguan Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • German Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Czech Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Swiss-French Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Brazilian Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Maltese Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Polish Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Singapore Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • South African Sign Language

    55 published entries

  • Mexican Sign Language

    54 published entries

  • American Sign Language

    50 published entries

  • Taiwan Sign Language

    48 published entries

  • Quebec Sign Language

    42 published entries

  • Egypt Sign Language

    40 published entries

  • Paraguayan Sign Language

    39 published entries

  • Spanish Sign Language

    33 published entries

  • Norwegian Sign Language

    24 published entries

  • Hungarian Sign Language

    24 published entries

  • French Sign Language

    21 published entries

  • Thai Sign Language

    19 published entries

  • Ho Chi Minh City Sign Language

    16 published entries

  • Japanese Sign Language

    11 published entries

  • Colombian Sign Language

    11 published entries

  • Romanian Sign Language

    11 published entries

  • Korean Sign Language

    9 published entries

  • Peruvian Sign Language

    7 published entries

  • Tunisian Sign Language

    6 published entries

  • New Zealand Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Italian Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Swiss-German Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Saudi Arabian Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Argentine Sign Language

    4 published entries

  • Adamorobe Sign Language

    2 published entries

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Acehnese

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Acehnese
nyan[ɲan]
det
A word used to point to something that is being indicated.

“Buku nyan nakeuh milik lôn.”

That book is mine.

Also means
  1. that (what is being indicated)
  2. that

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

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Acehnese
panyang
adj
Something that has a great distance from one end to the other. It describes objects that are extended in length.

“Geulimpang nyan panyang that.”

That rope is very long.

Also means
  1. long

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

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Acehnese
ݢ[ɡa]Appears in an example
character
This is the twenty-sixth letter of the Acehnese alphabet, specifically used in the Arabic-based writing script.

“Huruf ݢ nyan na lam alfabèt Aceh.”

That ݢ letter is in the Acehnese alphabet.

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

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

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Acehnese
ڽ[ɲa]Appears in an example
character
This is the thirty-sixth letter of the Acehnese alphabet, written in the Arabic script.

“Huruf ڽ nyan kayem geungui lam surat.”

That ڽ letter is often used in writing.

Also means
  1. The thirty-sixth letter of the Acehnese alphabet, written in the Arabic script.
  2. The thirty-sixth letter of the Acehnese alphabet

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

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Acehnese
bae[baˈʔə]Appears in an example
verb
To cry loudly or wail in distress.

“Aneuk miet nyan bae sabab hana geupiyoh.”

That small child is wailing because they will not stop.

Also means
  1. to wail
  2. to cry loudly

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

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Acehnese
miëAppears in an example
noun
A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur and a short snout.

“Mië nyan ka geukap eungkôt.”

The cat has eaten the fish.

Also means
  1. cat (domestic species)
  2. cat

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

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Acehnese
thô[tho]Appears in an example
adj
Describes something that lacks moisture or liquid.

“Bajee nyan ka thô.”

The shirt is already dry.

Also means
  1. dry

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

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Acehnese
asèëAppears in an example
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
buyaAppears in an example
noun
A large reptile that lives in water, typically in rivers or swamps.

“Buya nyan na di dalam kruëng.”

That crocodile is in the river.

Also means
  1. crocodile (reptile)
  2. crocodile

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

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Acehnese
itékAppears in an example
noun
A water bird with a flat beak and webbed feet.

“Iték nyan jipluëng u dalam ie.”

That duck runs into the water.

Also means
  1. duck

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

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Acehnese
lhok[lhɔʔ]Appears in an example
noun
The outer layer of a grain of rice that is removed during the milling process.

“Lhok nyan geupupok keu manok.”

That rice bran is used to feed the chickens.

Also means
  1. bran (rice)
  2. bran

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

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Acehnese
plah[plah]Appears in an example
verb
To divide an object into two or more separate pieces.

“Gata geutanyoe geupeutupah kayee nyan keu dua plah.”

You split that wood into two pieces.

Also means
  1. to split
  2. to split into two

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

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Acehnese
tiepAppears in an example
det
This word is a nonstandard way of writing the word tiëp.

“Uruëng nyan ka geucok tiep jaroe.”

That person has taken the hand print.

Also means
  1. nonstandard form of tiëp

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

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Acehnese
aneuk[aˈnɯʔ]Appears in an example
noun
A young human being who is a son or daughter.

“Aneuk agam nyan mantong ubit.”

That boy is still small.

Also means
  1. child

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

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Acehnese
angenAppears in an example
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
anggoAppears in an example
noun
This word is a nonstandard variant of the word anggô.

“Ulon hana geumangat lagei anggo nyan.”

I do not like that nonstandard form.

Also means
  1. nonstandard form of anggô

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

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Acehnese
bagan[baˈɡan]Appears in an example
noun
A room or facility equipped for personal hygiene and waste disposal.

“Bagan èk nyan mantong kotor.”

That toilet is still dirty.

Also means
  1. water closet, toilet

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

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Acehnese
batéeAppears in an example
noun
This word is a nonstandard way of spelling the word for stone or rock.

“Batée nyan raya that.”

That stone is very big.

Also means
  1. nonstandard form of batèe

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

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Acehnese
batjaAppears in an example
verb
To look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words. This is an alternative spelling of the word 'baca'.

“Gata harôh batja bukut nyan.”

You must read that book.

Also means
  1. read

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

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Acehnese
cicém[cicem]Appears in an example
noun
A feathered animal that usually has wings and can fly.

“Cicém nyan geureubang u ateuëh bak kayee.”

That bird is flying up to the tree.

Also means
  1. bird (animal)
  2. bird

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

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Acehnese
duroë[durɔə]Appears in an example
noun
A sharp pointed woody projection on the stem or branch of a plant.

“Duroë kayèe nyan taja that.”

The thorns on that tree are very sharp.

Also means
  1. thorn

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

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Acehnese
gluëhAppears in an example
noun
A small species of deer found in parts of Asia.

“Gampông nyan na ceumeucut gluëh.”

That village has muntjac deer.

Also means
  1. muntjac

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

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Acehnese
lagakAppears in an example
adj
Something or someone that is pleasing to look at or beautiful.

“Aneuk miet nyan lagak that.”

That child is very attractive.

Also means
  1. attractive

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

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Acehnese
leumo[lɯmo]Appears in an example
noun
Domesticated bovine animals such as cows or oxen.

“Leumo nyan geupubloe le ureueng meugatè.”

The cattle are sold by the merchant.

Also means
  1. cattle (domesticated bovine animals)
  2. cattle

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

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Acehnese
lugatAppears in an example
noun
A particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

“Ureuëng nyan geumeututoe ngon lugat geunibak gampông geuh.”

That person speaks with the dialect from their village.

Also means
  1. dialect

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

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Acehnese
masam[masam]Appears in an example
adj
Having an acid or sharp taste like lemon or vinegar.

“Buah nyan masam that.”

That fruit is very sour.

Also means
  1. sour

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

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Acehnese
mirahAppears in an example
adj
The color of blood or a ripe apple.

“Geulugob nyan mirah that.”

That apple is very red.

Also means
  1. red

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

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Acehnese
pasaiAppears in an example
noun
A main division of a book or a legal document.

“Pasai phon lam buku nyan get that.”

The first chapter in that book is very good.

Also means
  1. chapter

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

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Acehnese
putehAppears in an example
adj
A bright color that is colorless like snow or milk.

“Warna bajèe nyan puteh.”

That shirt's color is white.

Also means
  1. white (bright and colourless)
  2. white

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

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Acehnese
takotAppears in an example
adj
Feeling fear or worry about something. It describes the state of being scared.

“Ulôn takot bak guree nyan.”

I am afraid of that teacher.

Also means
  1. afraid

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

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Acehnese
tasékAppears in an example
noun
A large body of water surrounded by land.

“Aneuk miet nyan geumeu'en bak binèh tasék.”

That child is playing by the edge of the lake.

Also means
  1. lake

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

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Acehnese
tjawoAppears in an example
verb
To move a liquid or substance around, usually with a spoon.

“Tjawo kuah nyan beu rata.”

Stir the gravy so it is even.

Also means
  1. to stir

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

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Acehnese
bubiriAppears in an example
noun
A mammal often kept on farms for its wool and meat. It is a type of livestock animal.

“Ureuëng keumunyeuk nyan na geupelihara bubiri.”

That farmer keeps sheep.

Also means
  1. sheep (animal)
  2. sheep

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

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Acehnese
gunong[ɡunɔŋ]Appears in an example
noun
A very large natural elevation of the earth's surface.

“Gunong Seulawah nyan raya that.”

That Seulawah mountain is very big.

Also means
  1. mountain (large mass of earth and rock)
  2. mountain

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

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Acehnese
kamèngAppears in an example
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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Acehnese
kruëng[kruəŋ]Appears in an example
noun
A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.

“Kruëng nyan that rayeuk.”

That river is very big.

Also means
  1. river

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

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Acehnese
kunengAppears in an example
adj
The color of a ripe lemon or the sun.

“Bungong nyan warna kuneng.”

That flower is yellow.

Also means
  1. yellow (having yellow as its colour)
  2. yellow

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

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Acehnese
leumakAppears in an example
noun
Refers to one's destiny or what is meant to happen in life.

“Nyan ka leumak geutanyoe.”

That is already our fate.

Also means
  1. fate

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

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Acehnese
padangAppears in an example
noun
A large, open area of land covered with grass or flat terrain.

“Ulee kuta nyan na padang luwah.”

There is a wide field near that village.

Also means
  1. field
  2. plain

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

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Acehnese
bungong[bu.ŋɔŋ]Appears in an example
noun
The reproductive part of a plant that is often colorful and fragrant.

“Bungong nyan that ka meubaje.”

That flower smells very nice.

Also means
  1. flower

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

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Acehnese
canggukAppears in an example
noun
A small animal with smooth skin that lives both on land and in water and is known for jumping.

“Cangguk nyan leupah that geureumpak.”

That frog is jumping very high.

Also means
  1. frog (amphibian)
  2. frog

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

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Acehnese
eungkôt[ɯŋkot]Appears in an example
noun
An animal that lives entirely in water and breathes through gills.

“Eungkôt nyan ubit that.”

That fish is very small.

Also means
  1. fish (vertebrate animal)
  2. fish

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

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Acehnese
keubeuëAppears in an example
noun
A large, strong farm animal often used for plowing fields.

“Keubeuë nyan geumameh bak padé.”

The water buffalo is grazing in the rice field.

Also means
  1. water buffalo (large ungulate)
  2. water buffalo

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

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Acehnese
tjarongAppears in an example
adj
Having or showing quick intelligence or the ability to learn things easily.

“Aneuk nyan tjarong that geumeurunoe.”

That child is very clever at learning.

Also means
  1. clever

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

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Acehnese
ureuëngAppears in an example
noun
A word used to refer to a human being or individual.

“Ureuëng nyan ka geupulang u rumoh.”

That person has returned home.

Also means
  1. Husaini spelling of ureueng.
  2. person

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

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Acehnese
wilayahAppears in an example
noun
A specific area of land that belongs to a country or region.

“Wilayah nyan jitamong lam keucamatan nyan.”

That territory is included in that district.

Also means
  1. territory

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

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Acehnese
jumeulahAppears in an example
noun
The final amount when you add things together. It is the result of a calculation.

“Jumeulah peng nyan hana mangat.”

The total amount of that money is not enough.

Also means
  1. sum
  2. total

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

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Acehnese
peuniléh[pɯnileh]Appears in an example
noun
The act of picking or selecting something from a group of options.

“Peuniléh nyan ka geupeuteuntèe lé guree.”

That choice has been decided by the teacher.

Also means
  1. choice

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

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Acehnese
seulatanAppears in an example
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
teunuléh[tɯnuleh]Appears in an example
noun
This noun refers to a piece of text or something that has been written down.

“Teunuléh nyan get that.”

That writing is very good.

Also means
  1. writing (something written)
  2. writing

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

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Acehnese
meulatangAppears in an example
noun
A living creature that is not a human or a plant.

“Meulatang nyan galak that jak u uteuen.”

That animal really likes going into the forest.

Also means
  1. animal
  2. beast

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

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Acehnese
peulandôkAppears in an example
noun
A small deer-like animal often featured in local folklore.

“Peulandôk nyan ceubeueh that.”

That kanchil is very clever.

Also means
  1. kanchil

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

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Acehnese
sipak bhanAppears in an example
noun
A popular sport where players kick a ball into a goal.

“Ureung agam nyan galak that meusipak bhan.”

That man really likes playing football.

Also means
  1. football

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

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