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bvjvpAppears in an example
noun
A water bird with a flat beak and webbed feet that swims.

“bvjvp nyu.”

The duck is swimming.

Also means
  1. duck (bird)

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

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cangjau
noun
A historical tradition of a prolonged conflict or war between families or clans involving acts of revenge.

“Zai cangjau aung.”

The blood feud has ended.

Also means
  1. blood feud

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

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cho
noun
A track or trail used for traveling, or a grammatical particle that turns a verb into a noun.

“Absalom Tauh los cho Kuot”

Absalom Makes a Return

Also means
  1. path, way
  2. Forms an action nominalization of a verb.

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

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coh
noun
A white mineral substance used to flavor food.

“coh ho qyo”

add some salt

Also means
  1. salt

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

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goh
verb
The act of moving rhythmically to music.

“goh”

to dance

Also means
  1. to dance

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

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gyet-lo
noun
A farming tool used for digging or moving soil.

“gyet-lo rhoe.”

Use the hoe.

Also means
  1. hoe

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

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jyen
adj
This word describes a sharp or acidic taste similar to a lemon or vinegar.

“jyen”

It is sour.

Also means
  1. sour

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

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K
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ka
particle
A grammatical particle used to mark the subject of a sentence. It helps identify who is performing the action.

“ka”

A nominative particle.

Also means
  1. Nominative particle?
  2. Nominative particle

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

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kan
verb
To pass a liquid or mixture through a filter to remove solid pieces. This is often used during food preparation.

“kan”

To strain or filter.

Also means
  1. to strain, filter
  2. to strain

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

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khauh
verb
To take something that belongs to someone else without permission.

“khauh”

Do not steal.

Also means
  1. to steal

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

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lhwih
verb
To move rhythmically back and forth or from side to side.

“lhwih lhwih”

Swinging back and forth.

Also means
  1. to swing, sway
  2. to swing

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

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lvnyap
verb
To move or act with great speed. It means coming to a place quickly.

“lvnyap zoi!”

Hurry up and come!

Also means
  1. to hurry
  2. come at once
  3. come quickly

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

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lonyiAppears in an example
noun
A female child in relation to her parents.

“lonyi mi”

The daughter is here.

Also means
  1. daughter

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

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M
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Mangso
name
This term refers to God, particularly in the context of Abrahamic religions.

“Mangso byung”

God is good.

Also means
  1. God (in Abrahamic religions)
  2. God

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

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mi
noun
A type of starchy root vegetable that is commonly eaten.

“Mi zo lo.”

Eat the yam.

Also means
  1. yam

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

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mis
noun
A piece of fabric used as a covering or garment for a human.

“mis”

cloth that covers a person

Also means
  1. cloth that covers a person

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

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misseh
noun
A piece of woven fabric used for clothing or other purposes.

“Misseh si moq.”

The cloth is soft.

Also means
  1. cloth

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

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masyahAppears in an example
particle
A particle used to indicate the starting point of an action or movement.

“ngho masyah vq.”

Coming from home.

Also means
  1. Ablative particle: from
  2. from

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

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moengsAppears in an example
verb
To talk with too much pride about oneself or one's achievements.

“Mi moengs qang.”

He likes to boast.

Also means
  1. to boast

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

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nghamh
verb
The act of using one's mind to consider or form an opinion about something.

“nga nghamh.”

I am thinking.

Also means
  1. to think
  2. consider
  3. suppose

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

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nhuotmi
noun
Hair that grows on a person's chin and lower cheeks.

“nhuotmi lang zui.”

The beard is long.

Also means
  1. beard

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

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noeu
noun
A large domesticated animal kept on a farm for milk or meat.

“Noeu ngos kaiq.”

My cow is here.

Also means
  1. cow
  2. cattle

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

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nvm
verb
To emit or detect an odor. It is used to describe the act of smelling or having a scent.

“nvm”

It smells.

Also means
  1. to (have a) smell
  2. to smell

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

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nyeih gungs
noun
The middle of the day at twelve o'clock.

“nyeih gungs gyo.”

It is noon now.

Also means
  1. noon

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

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nyoqmi
noun
The hair that grows along the edge of the eyelid.

“nyoqmi”

Eyebrow or eyelash.

Also means
  1. eyelash
  2. eyebrow

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

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pwe goh
noun
A rhythmic movement of the body, usually performed during festive occasions or celebrations.

“Pwe goh pyang.”

The dance is beautiful.

Also means
  1. dance (presumably to be performed at a festive event)
  2. dance

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

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pyadaAppears in an example
noun
A person whose job is to enforce laws and maintain public order.

“Pyada vung.”

The police officer is coming.

Also means
  1. police officer, cop
  2. police officer

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

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pyo choAppears in an example
noun
The state of feeling joy, pleasure, or contentment.

“pyo cho lo”

Happiness is coming.

Also means
  1. happiness
  2. pleasure
  3. delight

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

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suon
verb
To determine the total number of items in a group.

“Ngo suon lhop.”

I count the books.

Also means
  1. to count

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

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thanghchvp
noun
A formal promise or binding arrangement between people or groups.

“Thanghchvp Kwi”

Ark of the Covenant

Also means
  1. agreement, pledge
  2. covenant
  3. agreement

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

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thungh
verb
To strike something repeatedly with a heavy object like a pestle.

“thungh sho.”

Pound the rice.

Also means
  1. to pound (especially with a pestle)
  2. to pound

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

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thyoeu
adj
A word used to describe the color of snow or milk.

“gyu thyoeu.”

The flower is white.

Also means
  1. white

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

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tauh losAppears in an example
verb
The act of returning to a place where one was before.

“nga tauh los.”

I am coming back.

Also means
  1. to come back
  2. return

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

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thaiqAppears in an example
verb
To become different or to turn away from a previous behavior.

“thaiq sei.”

To change one's mind.

Also means
  1. to change
  2. to repent

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

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vnghuot
verb
Used as a linking word in questions to ask about the identity or state of someone or something.

“Ni vnghuot?”

Is it this?

Also means
  1. to be (in interrogative questions)
  2. to be

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

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vnoeuh
noun
Refers to a younger brother or younger sister in the family.

“Ngo vnoeuh qyoei.”

I have a younger sibling.

Also means
  1. younger sibling

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

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xo
verb
To look for something that is hidden or missing.

“nga xo buq”

I am searching for a book.

Also means
  1. to seek, search (for)
  2. to search

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

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yhetmoq
noun
A series of thoughts, images, or feelings that occur in the mind during sleep.

“Ngo yhetmoq yhet.”

I am having a dream.

Also means
  1. dream

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

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zo
verb
The act of consuming food.

“Ngang zo.”

I eat.

Also means
  1. to eat

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

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zop huomAppears in an example
verb
To come together with others in one place.

“Miq mo zop huom loq.”

The people are gathering together.

Also means
  1. to gather
  2. come together
  3. meet up

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

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