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Amis

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Amis
tamdaw
noun
A human being, or a group of humans.

“Adihay ko tamdaw i loma'.”

There are many people in the house.

Also means
  1. people
  2. human

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

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Amis
YosAppears in an example
name
A name used for females in Amis culture.

“O Yos ko fafahiyan a tamdaw.”

Yos is a female person.

Also means
  1. a female given name

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

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Amis
toloAppears in an example
num
This is the number three in the Amis language. It is used to count three of something.

“Tolo ko mikaloday a tamdaw.”

There are three people working.

Also means
  1. three

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

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Amis
aenemAppears in an example
noun
A group consisting of exactly six individuals.

“Aenem ko tayni a tamdaw.”

There are six people who came here.

Also means
  1. six people

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

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Amis
'alemAppears in an example
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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Amis
edongAppears in an example
noun
A covering for the hand that has separate parts for each finger.

“Mapolongay ko tamdaw a mico’ay to edong.”

Everyone is wearing gloves.

Also means
  1. glove
  2. mitten

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

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Amis
fanohAppears in an example
noun
The hair that grows on a person's body, excluding the head.

“O fanoh no tamdaw ko nini.”

This is human body hair.

Also means
  1. body hair (of a person)

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

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Amis
IcangAppears in an example
name
A traditional name used for men.

“Ci Icang ko cecayay a tamdaw.”

Icang is one of the people.

Also means
  1. a male given name

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

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Amis
kawasAppears in an example
noun
A supernatural being or spirit that is worshipped. It can also refer to a ghost.

“Mipalo ko kawas i tamdaw.”

The spirit watched over the person.

Also means
  1. God
  2. deity
  3. spirit
  4. ghost
  5. wraith

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

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Amis
lawayAppears in an example
noun
The front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin.

“Mapolong a tamdaw i, masongila'ay ko laway nira.”

Everyone recognizes his face.

Also means
  1. face

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

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Amis
niiraAppears in an example
pron
A pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to a person or thing. It does not distinguish between gender.

“O niira a tamdaw cingra.”

He/she is his/her person.

Also means
  1. his
  2. her
  3. its (gender-neutral)
  4. his/her/its

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

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Amis
okangAppears in an example
noun
A term referring to the male of an animal species.

“O okang ko tamdaw nira.”

Their animal is a male.

Also means
  1. male animal

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

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Amis
Ra’isAppears in an example
name
A traditional male given name in the Amis language.

“Ira ko cecay a tamdaw ci Ra’is.”

There is one person named Ra’is.

Also means
  1. a male given name

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

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Amis
riyarAppears in an example
noun
The vast body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface.

“O riyar ko pihalakaan no tamdaw.”

The sea is where people go to get food.

Also means
  1. sea
  2. ocean

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

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Amis
sepatAppears in an example
num
The number that comes after three and before five.

“Sepat ko tamdaw i loma'.”

There are four people in the house.

Also means
  1. four

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

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Amis
tomayAppears in an example
noun
A large, strong animal with thick fur and sharp claws. It often lives in the mountains.

“Matalaw ko tamdaw to tomay.”

People are afraid of the bear.

Also means
  1. bear

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

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Amis
hadhadAppears in an example
noun
Refers to solid ground or territory that is not covered by water.

“Malingad ko tamdaw i hadhad.”

People walk on dry land.

Also means
  1. dry land

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

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Amis
papinaAppears in an example
pron
A specific question word used only to ask about the number of people.

“Papina kamo a tamdaw?”

How many people are there among you?

Also means
  1. how many people

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

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Amis
rekrekAppears in an example
adj
Describes a situation where there are many people gathered together.

“rekrek ko tamdaw i lalan.”

There are many people on the road.

Also means
  1. to describe the situation that there are many people
  2. crowded

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

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Amis
widangAppears in an example
noun
A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.

“O widang ako kora tamdaw.”

That person is my friend.

Also means
  1. friend

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

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Amis
’afala^Appears in an example
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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Amis
fa'inayAppears in an example
noun
A man who is married to a woman.

“O fa'inay ningra koya tamdaw.”

That man is her husband.

Also means
  1. husband

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

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Amis
kamacalAppears in an example
noun
A small, red, sweet fruit that grows on a low-lying plant.

“Makaen no tamdaw ko kamacal.”

People eat the wild strawberries.

Also means
  1. wild strawberry
  2. strawberry

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

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Amis
malunemAppears in an example
noun
A wild animal that has hoofs and grows antlers.

“Malahot no tamdaw ko malunem.”

The deer is being hunted by the people.

Also means
  1. deer

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

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Amis
micowatAppears in an example
verb
The action of extending or expanding something.

“Micowat kora tamdaw to loma'.”

That person is extending the house.

Also means
  1. to extend
  2. to expand

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

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Amis
no misoAppears in an example
pron
A pronoun used to show possession for a single person being spoken to.

“O no miso kora tamdaw?”

Is that person yours?

Also means
  1. your (singular)

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

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Amis
tamako^Appears in an example
noun
A plant with leaves that are dried and used for smoking.

“Milayap to tamako^ koya tamdaw.”

That person is looking for tobacco.

Also means
  1. tobacco

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

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Amis
tokikarAppears in an example
noun
A common term for a bicycle or a two-wheeled human-powered vehicle.

“O mato'asay a tamdaw ko mitokikaray.”

The old person is riding a bicycle.

Also means
  1. bicycle

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

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Amis
'atimelaAppears in an example
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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Amis
kakohkohAppears in an example
noun
A type of venomous snake known for the hood it displays when threatened.

“O kakohkoh ko micalawayay to tamdaw.”

The cobra is what bites people.

Also means
  1. cobra

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

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Amis
mamalepelAppears in an example
verb
The action of seizing or taking hold of someone or something, often used for arrests.

“Mamalepel no polisi ko matoro'ay a tamdaw.”

The police will catch the suspect.

Also means
  1. to catch
  2. to seize
  3. to arrest

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

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Amis
micidapayAppears in an example
verb
To spread to and have an impact on something or someone. It means to cause an influence or involve others in a situation.

“Micidapay to tamdaw ko sowal no mikalicay.”

The news of the accident spread and affected the people.

Also means
  1. to spread to and affect
  2. to spread and influence
  3. to involve

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

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Amis
mikeridayAppears in an example
noun
A person who leads, instructs, or shows others the way.

“Mikeriday koya tamdaw no mita.”

That person is our guide.

Also means
  1. conductor
  2. instructor
  3. person who guides other people
  4. guide

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

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Amis
pakafana'Appears in an example
verb
To help someone learn something or understand a concept.

“Pakafana' i tamdaw to tilid.”

Teach people to read.

Also means
  1. to let someone understand
  2. to teach

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

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Amis
cifongohayAppears in an example
adj
Describing a person who is knowledgeable, well-informed, or possesses good judgment.

“O cifongohay a tamdaw koya mato'asay.”

That elder is a wise person.

Also means
  1. wise
  2. informed

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

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Amis
kalisowotanAppears in an example
noun
Refers to the specific period or moment when a gathering takes place.

“Matatala ko tamdaw to kalisowotan.”

People are waiting for the time of the assembly.

Also means
  1. the time of the assembly/gathering
  2. time of the assembly

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

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Amis
ma'alepadayAppears in an example
adv
Used to describe people gathering or moving together in large numbers like a flock.

“Ma'alepaday a tayra i loma' ko tamdaw.”

People are going to the house in groups.

Also means
  1. in flocks
  2. in groups (people in flocks; a flock of people)
  3. in groups

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

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Amis
ma'amelasayAppears in an example
adj
Describes someone who lacks moral restraint and lives in a way that is seen as improper.

“Ma'amelasay a tamdaw ciya.”

He is a dissolute person.

Also means
  1. dissolute

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

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Amis
malakelawayAppears in an example
adj
This describes someone or something that has been seized or caught.

“Malakelaway no tamdaw ko cecay a 'ayam.”

One bird was caught by a person.

Also means
  1. caught
  2. captured
  3. seized

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

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Amis
mararamodayAppears in an example
noun
A man and a woman who are legally or customarily joined in marriage.

“Mararamoday koya tosa a tamdaw.”

Those two people are a married couple.

Also means
  1. married couple

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

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