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'adi
noun
The crispy layer of rice at the bottom of the pot after cooking.

“Paka'adi to kiso i, o fana'an no mita.”

If you get the rice crust, we will know.

Also means
  1. rice crust
  2. crust of cooked rice

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

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'adingo
noun
A dark shape that appears on a surface when light is blocked.

“Mapolongay ko 'adingo i loma'.”

The shadows are all inside the house.

Also means
  1. shadow

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

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'adipel
noun
A vertical structure that defines, protects, or encloses an area.

“Kafiti ko 'adipel.”

Hold onto the wall.

Also means
  1. wall
  2. bamboo fence
  3. twig fence

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

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'adiping
noun
The red fleshy growth found on top of a rooster's head.

“Mararaw ko 'adiping no kokoy.”

The rooster's cockscomb is very red.

Also means
  1. cockscomb (of a rooster)
  2. cockscomb

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

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'afala
noun
The part of the body between the neck and the top of the arm.

“malalokoh ko 'afala ningra.”

His shoulder is sore.

Also means
  1. shoulder

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

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'afar
noun
A small shellfish that lives in water and is often eaten as food.

“Micelemay ko 'afar i nanom.”

The shrimp is swimming in the water.

Also means
  1. shrimp

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

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'ak'ak
noun
A large black bird with a loud, harsh call.

“'ak'ak ko miratohay i kilang.”

The crow is calling in the tree.

Also means
  1. crow

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

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'alem
noun
A mammal covered in scales that curls into a ball when it is scared.

“Maka'en no tamdaw ko 'alem.”

The pangolin is eaten by people.

Also means
  1. pangolin

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

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'ali
noun
The sister of one's spouse, or the wife of one's brother.

“O 'ali ako cingra.”

She is my sister-in-law.

Also means
  1. sister-in-law

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

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'alic
noun
A small, common brown bird often found near homes.

“'aloman ko 'alic itini.”

There are many sparrows here.

Also means
  1. sparrow

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

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'alilis
noun
A large, powerful bird of prey known for its sharp eyesight.

“Malo'ec ko 'alilis.”

The eagle is fierce.

Also means
  1. eagle

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

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'alo
noun
A natural flow of water running along the ground.

“cepo' i 'alo kiso haw?”

Are you fishing in the stream?

Also means
  1. stream
  2. creek
  3. brook

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

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'alopaynay
noun
A small beetle that produces light in its body at night.

“Matalaway ko 'alopaynay i omah.”

The firefly is glowing in the field.

Also means
  1. firefly

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

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'asolo
noun
A heavy tool used for crushing or grinding things in a mortar.

“Midepcak kiso to 'asolo.”

You use the pestle to pound.

Also means
  1. pestle

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

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'atay
noun
An organ in the body that cleans the blood.

“Mala'afong ko 'atay nira.”

His liver is inflamed.

Also means
  1. liver

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

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'atikak
noun
An earthworm is a long, slender invertebrate that lives in the soil.

“Matatamaay ko 'atikak i lala'.”

The earthworm is hiding in the soil.

Also means
  1. earthworm

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

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'atimela
noun
A tiny insect that jumps and lives on the bodies of animals to drink blood.

“Mapatay no tamdaw ko 'atimela.”

People kill the flea.

Also means
  1. flea

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

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'atimla^
noun
A tiny, jumping insect that lives on animals and bites them to drink blood.

“Kafoti no 'atimla^ ko kowang.”

The cat is bitten by fleas.

Also means
  1. flea

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

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'ayam
noun
An animal that has feathers and wings, or a domesticated bird like a chicken.

“Mifetik ko 'ayam i kilang.”

The bird is flying in the tree.

Also means
  1. bird
  2. chicken

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

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'edef
verb
To shut an opening like a door or a window.

“'edefen ko mato'asay ko potot.”

The elder closes the door.

Also means
  1. to close (door, window)
  2. to close

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

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'edefen
verb
To move something into a position that covers an opening or blocks entry.

“'edefen ko potal a pinangan.”

Close the outside door.

Also means
  1. to shut
  2. to close

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

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'edo
noun
A small rodent with a pointed snout and long tail, often found in houses or fields.

“Mali'ang ko 'edo.”

The mouse is running.

Also means
  1. mouse

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

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'emamosa
noun
A student who is learning in a school or from a teacher.

“O 'emamosa ko wawa no mako.”

My child is a student.

Also means
  1. pupil

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

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'odal
noun
A flying insect known for collecting nectar and making honey.

“Malingad ko 'odal i papah.”

The bee is resting on the leaf.

Also means
  1. bee

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

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'ofad
noun
Hair that has turned white due to age.

“Malingad to ko 'ofad ningra.”

Their white hair is starting to show.

Also means
  1. white hair

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

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'ong'ong
noun
The crispy, slightly browned layer of rice found at the bottom of a cooking pot.

“Kahahicaen ko 'ong'ong a mukan?”

How do you eat the rice crust?

Also means
  1. rice crust
  2. crust of cooked rice

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

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'ongcoy
noun
A solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth.

“Tala'ayaw i 'ongcoy ko lalan.”

The road is in front of the rock.

Also means
  1. rock
  2. stone

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

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'oning
noun
Loose soil, dust, or unwanted material on a surface.

“Maponong no 'oning ko salikaka.”

The sibling is covered in dirt.

Also means
  1. dirt

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

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'opo
noun
This word refers to harvested rice that is drying in the sun, or a gathering of people for a conference.

“Malingad kita to 'opo.”

We are going to a meeting.

Also means
  1. rice crops/paddy which are already piled up and dried in the sun
  2. meeting; conference
  3. rice crops or a meeting

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

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’a’ilocan
noun
The part of the body that connects the head to the shoulders.

“Malingad ko ’a’ilocan iso?”

Does your neck hurt?

Also means
  1. neck

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

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’afala^
noun
The part of the body between the neck and the top of the arm.

“Misanga’ay to tamdaw ko ’afala^.”

The shoulder supports the person.

Also means
  1. shoulder

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

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aahowiden
adj
Describes something that is deserving of thanks or gratitude.

“Aahowiden ko pafeli no mato'asay.”

The gift from the elder is worthy of gratitude.

Also means
  1. thankworthy
  2. deserving thanks
  3. worthy of gratitude

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

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aca
adv
Used to mean just this or nothing more.

“Aca caira.”

Only him.

Also means
  1. only

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

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acefel
noun
The gray or black gas that rises from something that is burning.

“Macefel ko loma'.”

The house is filled with smoke.

Also means
  1. smoke
  2. mist

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

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aci
conj
A word used to connect a person's name or a relative to others.

“O wama aci ina.”

Father and mother.

Also means
  1. and (used before name of person/relative)
  2. and

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

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acinomoto
noun
A common white powder used to add savory flavor to food.

“Pahalika to acinomoto i kakanan.”

Add some MSG to the food.

Also means
  1. monosodium glutamate
  2. MSG

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

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adada
noun
A state of feeling ill or experiencing physical pain in the body.

“Adada ko tatireng no maku.”

My body is in pain.

Also means
  1. sickness; disease
  2. pain
  3. sickness

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

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adawang
noun
A specific location where people meet or the entrance area of a house.

“I adawang ko pitilid niyam.”

We met at the gathering place.

Also means
  1. place for gathering
  2. front gate; doorway; entrance

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

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adingo^[adiŋˈoʔ]
noun
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

“O adingo^ no kilang ko mita'elifan.”

We are walking in the tree's shadow.

Also means
  1. shadow

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

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adipangpang
noun
A colorful insect that flies with large wings. It goes through a transformation from a caterpillar.

“O mata'ed ko adipangpang i papah.”

The butterfly is resting on the leaf.

Also means
  1. butterfly

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

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