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

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    60 published entries

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    55 published entries

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    54 published entries

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    50 published entries

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    48 published entries

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    42 published entries

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    40 published entries

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    39 published entries

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    33 published entries

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    24 published entries

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Cypriot Arabic

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Cypriot Arabic
it
noun
A part of the body at the end of the arm, used for holding things. It can also refer to the handle of an object.

“Misek v-varka min tey u şalxa.”

He snatched the book out of my hands and threw it down.

Also means
  1. hand
  2. handle

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

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Cypriot Arabic
jit
noun
This term refers to the concept of goodness or acts that are considered positive and virtuous.

“El-jit huwe mlih.”

Doing good is a good thing.

Also means
  1. good
  2. good deeds

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

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Cypriot Arabic
okít
noun
A state of combustion that produces heat and light. It is a noun used to describe flames or a fire.

“l-okít b-it-tawwar.”

The fire is burning.

Also means
  1. fire

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

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Cypriot Arabic
piti
verb
The act of starting something or initiating an action.

“piti kithar.”

It began to rain.

Also means
  1. to begin

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

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Cypriot Arabic
kitep
verb
The act of creating letters or words on a surface.

“kitep il-kitar”

He wrote the book.

Also means
  1. to write

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

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Cypriot Arabic
sitce
verb
To make physical contact with something or someone. It can also refer to a supernatural spirit taking over a person.

“Sitce mi.”

Touch me.

Also means
  1. to touch
  2. to possess (of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil)

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

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Cypriot Arabic
şxaMeans it
verb
To push something inside or put it into a space.

“şxa l-yeda fi l-qas'a.”

He inserted the hand into the bowl.

Also means
  1. to insert
  2. to thrust
  3. to put inside

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

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Cypriot Arabic
pikeMeans it
noun
The act or state of shedding tears, typically as an expression of distress or sorrow. It describes the physical action of crying.

“L-pike tå’u ktir.”

His weeping is very loud.

Also means
  1. verbal noun of xpa: weeping
  2. weeping

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

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Cypriot Arabic
sannMeans it
verb
To make an object have a sharper edge or point, often by rubbing it against a hard surface.

“Sann is-sikkína.”

He sharpened the knife.

Also means
  1. to sharpen

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

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Cypriot Arabic
xakkMeans it
verb
To rub your skin with your fingernails, often because it is itchy.

“xakk idde”

I scratched my hand

Also means
  1. to scratch
  2. scratch

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

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Cypriot Arabic
xattMeans it
verb
This verb means to place or put something somewhere. It can also mean to add, appoint, or make the sign of the cross.

“Xatt il-kitab 'ala it-tawla.”

He put the book on the table.

Also means
  1. to put, to place
  2. to add
  3. to admit
  4. to determine
  5. to appoint
  6. to cross oneself (make the sign of the cross)
  7. to put

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

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Cypriot Arabic
aθkalMeans it
adj
The elative or superlative form of the word for heavy. It describes something that is heavier or the heaviest.

“il-xobza aθkal”

The bread is heavier.

Also means
  1. heavier
  2. heaviest

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

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Cypriot Arabic
mpratMeans it
noun
This is the construct or possessive form of the word for woman, used when it is followed by another noun to show possession or relationship.

“mprat il-xal”

the woman of the uncle

Also means
  1. construct form of mara
  2. construct form of woman

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

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Cypriot Arabic
palasMeans it
verb
To apply heavy force to something, causing it to flatten or be crushed.

“palas íl-ḥayte”

he crushed the wall

Also means
  1. to press
  2. to squash
  3. to crush
  4. to run over

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

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Cypriot Arabic
perriMeans it
adj
Describes something that grows naturally or lives in nature without being managed by humans. It often refers to land or animals.

“il-ard perri.”

The land is wild.

Also means
  1. wild, uncultivated
  2. wild

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

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Cypriot Arabic
satceMeans it
noun
The act of coming into contact with something. It can also refer to the mark left by a finger.

“Ede satce.”

It is a fingerprint.

Also means
  1. verbal noun of sitce
  2. touching
  3. fingerprint

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

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Cypriot Arabic
xaδerMeans it
adj
Prepared or available to be used immediately. It describes someone or something that is not needing any more work to start.

“l-ekl xaδer.”

The food is ready.

Also means
  1. ready
  2. ready-made

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

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Cypriot Arabic
maxvúrMeans it
adj
Describes something that has already had earth or material removed from it.

“el-bir maxvúr.”

The well is dug.

Also means
  1. dug

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

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Cypriot Arabic
tmuddoMeans it
noun
The action or process of extending something or making it longer.

“btifíd t-tmuddo.”

Stretching is beneficial.

Also means
  1. stretching

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

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Cypriot Arabic
ttekelMeans it
verb
To be consumed as food, or to describe something that is worn out from heavy use. It can also describe someone who is envious.

“l-ikl ttekel.”

The food was eaten.

Also means
  1. to be eaten
  2. to be worn out
  3. to be envious

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

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Cypriot Arabic
xassekMeans it
verb
To keep something safe or to set it aside for later use.

“Xassek l-flus taħt l-madda.”

Save the money under the table.

Also means
  1. to lay aside
  2. to save
  3. to preserve
  4. to put away

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

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Cypriot Arabic
txussokMeans it
noun
The act of keeping or protecting something so that it does not get damaged or lost.

“It-txussok huwa importanti.”

Preservation is important.

Also means
  1. preservation

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

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Cypriot Arabic
taveAppears in an example
adj
Something that is precise or specific in its nature.

“kíli tave”

it is exactly like that

Also means
  1. exact
  2. specific

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

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Cypriot Arabic
xusnAppears in an example
noun
The quality of being pleasant or attractive to look at.

“fih xusn ktiir.”

There is a lot of beauty in it.

Also means
  1. beauty

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

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Cypriot Arabic
áxarşikAppears in an example
adv
Used to describe an alternative way of doing something or a different situation.

“kib itkun áxarşik.”

It could be otherwise.

Also means
  1. otherwise
  2. differently

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

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