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А
агач
noun
A large woody plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves.

“Агач бийик өскөн.”

The tree grew tall.

Also means
  1. tree

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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агыш
noun
A word referring to a woody plant growing in nature.

“Агыштын бӱри кӧк.”

The tree leaf is green.

Also means
  1. tree

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ада
noun
The male parent of a person.

“Менин адамы келип тур.”

My father is coming.

Also means
  1. father

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ай
noun
This word refers to either the moon in the night sky or a period of time lasting about thirty days.

“Јаҥы ай чыкты.”

The new moon has appeared.

Also means
  1. month
  2. moon

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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айгыр
noun
An uncastrated male horse.

“Айгыр кырда јӱрет.”

The stallion is walking on the hill.

Also means
  1. stallion

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ак
adj
A color that is the same as snow or milk.

“Ак қар қонды.”

White snow fell.

Also means
  1. white

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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алабуга
noun
A type of small freshwater fish with sharp fins.

“Кӧлдӧ алабуга бар.”

There is a perch in the lake.

Also means
  1. perch

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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алты
num
The number 6.

“Ол алты кижини кӧрди.”

He saw six people.

Also means
  1. six

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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арба
noun
A type of hardy cereal grain used for food and drink.

“Арба ӧзӧт.”

Barley is growing.

Also means
  1. barley

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Б
баг
noun
A long, thick cord made of twisted strands used for tying or pulling things.

“Багты бек ӧрӱп кой.”

Tie the rope firmly.

Also means
  1. rope

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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буга
noun
A large male bovine animal used in some cultures for agricultural labor.

“Буга ӧтӧккӧ чыккан.”

The ox went out to the pasture.

Also means
  1. ox

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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В
время
noun
The ongoing measurement of hours, days, and years. It refers to the passing of moments as events happen.

“Время ӧтӧт.”

Time passes.

Also means
  1. time

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Г
город
noun
A large and important town where many people live and work.

“Мен городко бардым.”

I went to the city.

Also means
  1. city
  2. town

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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гость
noun
A person who visits someone else's home or attends a social gathering by invitation.

“Бистиҥ айылыска гость келди.”

A guest came to our house.

Also means
  1. guest
  2. visitor

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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К
кола
noun
A reddish-brown or yellowish metal that is used for making coins and wires.

“Ол кола кепту.”

It is made of copper.

Also means
  1. copper (yellow)
  2. bronze
  3. copper

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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коран
noun
A substance that causes injury, illness, or death when absorbed or swallowed.

“Бу коран, оны ачып болбос.”

This is poison, do not drink it.

Also means
  1. poison

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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кулак
noun
The part of the body used for hearing.

“Кулагым аарый береди.”

My ear started to hurt.

Also means
  1. ear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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кур
noun
A band of material worn around the waist to hold clothes in place.

“Ол кур тартты.”

He tightened the belt.

Also means
  1. belt

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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кырык
num
The number that follows thirty-nine and precedes forty-one.

“Кырык кижи келди.”

Forty people arrived.

Also means
  1. forty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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М
май
noun
The fifth month of the calendar year.

“Май айында кӱн чылып калат.”

In the month of May, the sun becomes warm.

Also means
  1. May

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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марс
noun
A large, strong wild cat that lives in the forest or mountains. It is known for its agility and strength.

“Марс токойдо жашайт.”

The leopard lives in the forest.

Also means
  1. leopard
  2. tiger

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Н
но
pron
Used in questions to ask about the identity or nature of something.

“Сен но кӧрӧдиң?”

What are you looking at?

Also means
  1. what

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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О
ой
noun
Something that is formed in the mind.

“Ол меге јакшы ой айтты.”

He told me a good idea.

Also means
  1. thought
  2. idea

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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он
num
The number that comes after nine and before eleven.

“Онда он кижи бар.”

There are ten people there.

Also means
  1. ten

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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от
noun
The phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat.

“Отты ӧчӱрип ий.”

Put out the fire.

Also means
  1. fire

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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П
пазар
noun
A place where people buy and sell goods and food.

“Мен пазарга барам.”

I am going to the market.

Also means
  1. market

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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пеш
num
The number that comes after four and before six.

“Пеш кижи келди.”

Five people arrived.

Also means
  1. five

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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пут
noun
The part of the body used for standing and walking.

“Менин пудым ооруп тур.”

My leg hurts.

Also means
  1. leg
  2. foot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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С
сан
noun
A symbol or word used in counting or measuring things.

“Санды бичи.”

Write the number.

Also means
  1. number

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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сас
noun
An area of wet, soft land that is often muddy.

“Саста кӧп суу бар.”

There is much water in the swamp.

Also means
  1. swamp

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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сол
adj
Describes the direction or side opposite of the right side.

“Сол колду кӧдӱрип ий.”

Raise your left hand.

Also means
  1. left

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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суу
noun
A clear, colorless, and odorless liquid that is essential for all known forms of life. It is the main substance found in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

“Суу ич кирек.”

It is necessary to drink water.

Also means
  1. clear liquid H₂O
  2. water

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Т
таван
noun
The underside of the foot.

“Менин таваным ооруп тур.”

My sole hurts.

Also means
  1. sole
  2. foot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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тар
adj
Something that does not have much space from side to side.

“Тар јолло барды.”

He walked on a narrow path.

Also means
  1. narrow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ток
adj
Feeling full after having eaten enough food.

“Мен ток болдым.”

I am full.

Also means
  1. satisfied
  2. full
  3. sated
  4. satiated

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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тон
noun
A heavy outer garment worn to keep warm.

“Ол јаҥы тон алды.”

He bought a new overcoat.

Also means
  1. overcoat
  2. coat
  3. fur coat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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тура
noun
A building where people live or a city.

“Менин турабым јаан.”

My house is big.

Also means
  1. house
  2. city

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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У
ун
num
The number 10.

“Бу санда ун бар.”

There are ten in this number.

Also means
  1. ten

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ч
чай
noun
The warmest season of the year, occurring between spring and autumn.

“Чай келип тур.”

Summer is arriving.

Also means
  1. summer

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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час[t͡ʃas]
noun
The season after winter when plants begin to grow.

“Час келип, кар эрип јат.”

Spring has arrived, and the snow is melting.

Also means
  1. spring

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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