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40 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

  • Albanian Sign Language

    31 published entries

  • Norwegian Sign Language

    24 published entries

  • Hungarian Sign Language

    24 published entries

  • Ethiopian Sign Language

    23 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

  • Catalan Sign Language

    6 published entries

  • Tunisian Sign Language

    6 published entries

  • Russian Sign Language

    5 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

369 words and 20 phrases found.

Betawi

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-ah[a(h)]
suffix
A suffix added to words to mark them as definite, similar to using the word 'the' in English.

“atepah”

the roof

Also means
  1. used to mark definiteness
  2. the

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

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-in[in]
suffix
A suffix added to words to change how they act in a sentence, such as making them transitive, causative, or showing an action done for someone else.

“denger (“to hear”) + -in → dengerin (“to listen”)”

denger ("to hear") + -in -> dengerin ("to listen")

Also means
  1. used to transitivize a verb
  2. used to intensify a verb
  3. used to form a benefactive verb from a basic verb
  4. used to form a causative verb from a stative verb or an adjective
  5. suffix

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

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A
aba-aba
noun
A word used to describe household tools or pieces of furniture.

“Banyak aba-aba di gudang.”

There are many tools in the warehouse.

Also means
  1. tool
  2. furniture

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

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abah[abah]
noun
A common word used to address or refer to one's father.

“Abah lagi kerja di kantor.”

Father is working at the office.

Also means
  1. father (male parent)
  2. father

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

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abang[abaŋ]
noun
A term for an older brother or a polite way to address an older young man.

“Itu abang saya.”

That is my elder brother.

Also means
  1. elder brother
  2. term of address for an older young man

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

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abangan[abaŋan]
noun
A channel along the edge of a roof or street to carry away rainwater.

“Air hujan mengalir lancar di abangan.”

Rainwater flows smoothly in the gutter.

Also means
  1. rain gutter

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

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abè[abɛ]
noun
This is an urban Jakarta term used to address or refer to one's father. It is a variant of the more traditional term abah.

“Abè lagi kerja di kantor.”

Father is working at the office.

Also means
  1. Urban Jakarta form of abah
  2. Father

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

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abet[abət]
noun
This refers to the way a person acts or behaves in a given situation.

“Abẹt-nja kaja sianoe”

His manner is akin to so-and-so

Also means
  1. behavior
  2. attitude
  3. manner

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

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abis[abis]
verb
To be completely used up or finished.

“Uang saya sudah abis.”

My money has run out.

Also means
  1. to run out
  2. to be completed; to be finished

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

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abrit-abritan[abrit abritan]
verb
To move quickly in a disorganized or hurried way.

“Anak-anak itu abrit-abritan pas hujan turun.”

The children were running in a rush when the rain fell.

Also means
  1. to run around in a rushed, disorderly manner
  2. to run in a rush

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

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ada[ada]
verb
A word used to state that something is present or exists. It can also be used to indicate possession or the occurrence of an action.

“Kaèn batik adè, pelèkat juga’ adè”

There are batik cloths, there are striped cloths as well

Also means
  1. to exist (of a specified thing); there be
  2. to be present
  3. to have
  4. used to emphasize that the action is currently taking place or has been done
  5. used to mark the completive or experiential aspect
  6. used to mark the habitual aspect
  7. to exist

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

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ada maèn[ada maɛn]
verb
To act in secret with others to do something illegal or harmful.

“Mereka berdua ada maèn buat nyolong duit kantor.”

The two of them are conspiring to steal company money.

Also means
  1. to conspire

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

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ada punya
verb
This is a verb used to show possession or ownership of something.

“Saya ada punya buku baru.”

I have a new book.

Also means
  1. to have
  2. to own

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

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adem[adəm]
adj
Having a low or pleasant cool temperature.

“Angin malam ini berasa adem.”

The night breeze feels cold.

Also means
  1. cold (having a low temperature)
  2. cold

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

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aèr[aɛr]
noun
The clear liquid that is essential for life and found in rivers, rain, and oceans.

“Tolong ambilin aèr buat minum.”

Please get me some water to drink.

Also means
  1. water

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

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aèr klonyo[aɛr kloɲo]
noun
A light, scented perfume or fragrance.

“Dia pake aèr klonyo biar wangi.”

She uses cologne to smell good.

Also means
  1. cologne (a type of perfume)
  2. cologne

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

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Aji[aˈd͡ʑi]
name
An alternative term used to refer to someone who has completed the Hajj pilgrimage.

“Aji Mahmud baru saja pulang dari Mekkah.”

Haji Mahmud just returned from Mecca.

Also means
  1. alternative form of Haji
  2. Haji

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

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ama[ama]
conj
A conjunction used to connect words or phrases.

“Saya ama dia lagi makan.”

He and I are eating.

Also means
  1. and

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

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ambing[ambiŋ]
verb
To gently move a child back and forth to help them sleep, usually in a cradle.

“Ayun-ayun ambing / Entong, anak Baba'”

Swinging and rocking / You boy, my dear child

Also means
  1. to rock (a child to sleep) in a cradle
  2. to rock

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

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amè
conj
This is a common urban Jakarta variant of the word ama, which means with.

“Saya pergi amè dia.”

I am going with him.

Also means
  1. Urban Jakarta form of ama
  2. with

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

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ampé lebaran monyèt
adv
An idiomatic expression meaning something will never happen, similar to saying 'when pigs fly'.

“[…] ampé lebaran monyèt, kaga' bakalan, dah, dia pada masup sorga […]”

[…] never, never will they ever enter heaven […]

Also means
  1. never; when pigs fly
  2. never

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

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Amrik[amrik]
name
A common name referring to the Americas or specifically the United States.

“Banyak orang bilang dia abis pulang dari Amrik.”

Many people say he just returned from America.

Also means
  1. the Americas
  2. ellipsis of Amrik Serèkat (“United States”)

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

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ana[ana]
pron
A word used to refer to oneself, common in Tangerang and Depok regions. It functions as a personal pronoun.

“Ana lagi makan nasi uduk.”

I am eating nasi uduk.

Also means
  1. Tangerang-Depok form of anè
  2. I

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

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anak
noun
An offspring of a parent, or someone who is a member of a specific group.

“Dia adalah anak saya.”

He is my child.

Also means
  1. child (of a parent); offspring
  2. member (of a group)
  3. person
  4. child

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

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anak lènong[anak lɛnɔŋ]
noun
A person who performs in lènong or acts in movies.

“Dia itu dulu anak lènong yang sekarang jadi artis.”

He used to be a lènong performer who is now an artist.

Also means
  1. stage performer in lènong drama
  2. actor (in general)
  3. stage performer

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

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ancol
noun
A piece of land that sticks out into the sea or a lake.

“Perahu nelayan bersandar di dekat ancol.”

The fishing boat docked near the cape.

Also means
  1. cape; promontory; headland
  2. cape

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

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anduk
noun
A piece of cloth used for drying yourself after washing or swimming.

“Tolong ambilkan anduk di jemuran.”

Please get the towel from the clothesline.

Also means
  1. towel

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

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anè[anɛ]
pron
A first-person singular pronoun used to refer to oneself.

“Anè mau pergi ke pasar.”

I want to go to the market.

Also means
  1. I; me (first-person singular pronoun)
  2. I; me

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

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anggur sempani
noun
This refers to the sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region.

“Abies diĕ ngòmòng òrang bĕtĕpok tangan, abies 'minoem anggoer sĕmpani.”

Once he'd done the speech people applauded, then drank the champagne.

Also means
  1. champagne (sparkling wine from the Champagne region)
  2. champagne

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

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angguran[aŋɡuran]
adj
Used to express that something is preferred or more favorable than another option.

“Angguran jalan kaki daripada nunggu angkot lama.”

It is better to walk than to wait a long time for public transport.

Also means
  1. better

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

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angkong[aŋkɔŋ]
noun
A traditional gambling game that involves using three cards.

“Dulu orang sering main angkong di belakang rumah.”

People used to play angkong behind the house.

Also means
  1. a gambling game played with three cards

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

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apal
verb
To commit information to memory or to become familiar with something.

“Saya apal semua lagu itu.”

I know all of those songs by heart.

Also means
  1. to learn
  2. to know
  3. to remember

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

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Apit[aˈpit]
name
Apit is the name for the eleventh month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

“Bulan Apit biasanya banyak acara adat.”

In the month of Dhu'l-Qa'da, there are usually many traditional events.

Also means
  1. Dhu'l-Qa'da (the eleventh month of the Islamic calendar)
  2. Dhu'l-Qa'da

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

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Aprika
name
The second-largest continent in the world, located south of Europe.

“Aprika punya banyak negara.”

Africa has many countries.

Also means
  1. Africa (the continent south of Europe and between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans)
  2. Africa

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

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Aprika Kidul
name
A country located at the southern tip of the African continent.

“Aprika Kidul punya banyak pemandangan alam yang indah.”

South Africa has many beautiful natural landscapes.

Also means
  1. South Africa (a country in Southern Africa)
  2. South Africa

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

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ari[ari]
noun
Refers to a single day or a period of time.

“Setiap ari saya belajar bahasa Betawi.”

Every day I study the Betawi language.

Also means
  1. day
  2. period of time

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

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atu
num
The number that follows zero and precedes two.

“Saya cuma punya atu buku.”

I only have one book.

Also means
  1. one

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

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awan[awan]
noun
A visible collection of water droplets floating high up in the sky.

“Awan itu warnanya putih.”

The cloud is white.

Also means
  1. cloud (a visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air)
  2. cloud

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

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ayam ciken[ajam t͡ɕikən]
noun
A type of fried chicken prepared in the style of the Southern United States.

“Di warung itu jual ayam ciken yang renyah sekali.”

That stall sells very crispy Southern-style fried chicken.

Also means
  1. synonym of prèt ciken (“Southern United States-style fried chicken”)
  2. Southern United States-style fried chicken

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

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ayè[ajɛ]
pron
A personal pronoun used by speakers in Jakarta to refer to themselves.

“Ayè mau pergi ke pasar.”

I want to go to the market.

Also means
  1. Urban Jakarta form of saya (“I, me, my”)
  2. I

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

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