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36 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

  • Norwegian Sign Language

    24 published entries

  • Hungarian Sign Language

    24 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

  • Tunisian Sign Language

    6 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

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-siso
adj
Something that is different or additional to what has already been mentioned.

“Nipatie kiti -siso.”

Give me the other chair.

Also means
  1. other

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

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-yindo
adj
The darkest color, like the color of coal or a moonless night.

“Bilamba na ye ezali -yindo.”

His clothes are black.

Also means
  1. black

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

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A
awa
adv
At or in this place. Use this word when referring to the location where you are currently standing.

“I ma awa.”

Come here.

Also means
  1. here

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

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B
bala
verb
The act of entering into a marriage. This refers to two people joining together as partners.

“Nai bala.”

They get married.

Also means
  1. to marry

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

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bamba
verb
To fix something that is broken, damaged, or torn.

“Azo bamba elamba oyo epasuki.”

He is mending the cloth that is torn.

Also means
  1. to mend
  2. to repair
  3. to patch

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

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bambola
verb
To cause something to begin burning or to provide illumination.

“Bambola ke ta.”

Light the fire.

Also means
  1. to light

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

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banda
verb
To start doing something or to set something in motion.

“Banda olo.”

Begin the work.

Also means
  1. to begin

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

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bata
verb
To move upward, typically by using hands and feet.

“bata kaba”

to climb the tree

Also means
  1. to climb

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

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batela
verb
To protect someone or something from harm.

“Tosengeli batela baninga na biso.”

We must defend our friends.

Also means
  1. to defend

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

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bato
noun
A group of human beings.

“bato ani”

Those people.

Also means
  1. people

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

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be
adj
Describes something that is not good, unpleasant, or of poor quality.

“ko be ni.”

This thing is bad.

Also means
  1. bad

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

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beba
verb
To be in a state that is broken or no longer working correctly.

“beba sani”

the tool is damaged

Also means
  1. be damaged/ruined
  2. be damaged

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

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bebisa
noun
To damage means to cause harm or breakage to something so that it is not in good condition.

“Te bebisa biloko ya baninga.”

Do not damage your friends' things.

Also means
  1. to damage

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

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béle
verb
To feel unhappy, annoyed, or dissatisfied with a situation.

“Abéle mpo na makambo wana.”

He is displeased because of those matters.

Also means
  1. to be displeased

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

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beleme
verb
To be close to a person or place.

“Beleme mwana.”

Stay near the child.

Also means
  1. to be near

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

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bemba
verb
To go from one place to another.

“Nakozala na likoki ya bemba.”

I will have the opportunity to travel.

Also means
  1. to travel

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

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benda
verb
To exert force on an object to move it towards oneself.

“Benda ni lo.”

Pull it here.

Also means
  1. to pull

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

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besu
adj
Describes something that has not been cooked or processed.

“Oli besu nika.”

The food is raw.

Also means
  1. raw

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

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bete
verb
To strike or hit something repeatedly.

“Bete ngenge ya.”

Beat the drum.

Also means
  1. to beat

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

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bima
verb
To move from inside a space to the outside.

“bima”

Go out.

Also means
  1. to go out

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

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bina
verb
To move one's body rhythmically to music.

“Bina kene lo.”

They like to dance.

Also means
  1. to dance

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

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bino
pron
A pronoun used to address two or more people directly.

“Bino bozali bato ya malamu.”

You are good people.

Also means
  1. you (pl.)

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

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biso
pron
A pronoun used to refer to a group including the speaker.

“biso ma go.”

We are going.

Also means
  1. we

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

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boboto
noun
The quality of being good, kind, or gentle.

“Boboto ezali makasi ya motema.”

Goodness is a strength of the heart.

Also means
  1. goodness

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

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boi
noun
A sweet, sticky yellow food made by bees. It is commonly used to sweeten tea or food.

“Ni boi.”

It is honey.

Also means
  1. honey

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

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bokila
noun
The activity or sport of searching for and killing wild animals.

“Bokila ezali mosala ya ntina.”

The hunt is an important task.

Also means
  1. hunt

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

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bokobo
noun
A colored substance used to add color to a surface. It is usually applied with a brush.

“Bokobo ezali kitoko.”

The paint is beautiful.

Also means
  1. paint

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

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bokono
noun
A state of being sick or having a medical condition. It describes poor health.

“Bokono eye ezali makasi.”

This illness is severe.

Also means
  1. illness

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

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bóla
verb
To hit something repeatedly, or to cause something to break by striking it.

“Akoki bóla mbuma mpo na kopanza yango.”

He can beat the fruit to break it open.

Also means
  1. to beat
  2. to break

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

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bolamu
noun
The quality of being good, virtuous, or kind.

“Bolamu eza na motema.”

Goodness comes from the heart.

Also means
  1. goodness

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

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bolenge
noun
The period of life between childhood and adulthood.

“Bolenge eza ntango ya koyekola.”

Youth is a time for learning.

Also means
  1. youth

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

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bolingo
noun
A strong feeling of deep affection for someone.

“Bolingo eza likabo ya bomoi.”

Love is a gift of life.

Also means
  1. love

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

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bololo
noun
A strong, sharp, or unpleasant taste. It describes the quality of being bitter.

“Bololo ya nkasa yango ezali makasi.”

The bitterness of those leaves is strong.

Also means
  1. bitterness

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

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boma
verb
To cause the death of a living thing.

“Boma mbe ya.”

Do not kill it.

Also means
  1. to kill

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

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bomba
verb
To place something over an object to protect it or to put something in a place where it cannot be seen.

“Ni bomba.”

He hides it.

Also means
  1. to cover
  2. to hide

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

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bomoi
noun
The state of being alive or the time someone spends on earth.

“Bomoi na biso ezali na ntina.”

Our life is meaningful.

Also means
  1. life

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

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bondela
verb
To request something or demand an action from someone.

“Bondela mwana yango mpo na koyeba likambo.”

Ask that child to find out the matter.

Also means
  1. to ask
  2. to demand
  3. to ask for

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

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bondoki
noun
A long firearm used for shooting.

“Abateli abatelaka bondoki na ye.”

The guard is holding his rifle.

Also means
  1. rifle

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

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bonga
noun
The act of setting objects, specifically firewood, in a neat or organized way.

“Bonga koto mumu.”

Arrange the firewood properly.

Also means
  1. to arrange (firewood)
  2. to arrange

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

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bongo
adv
Refers to a specific manner or method of doing something.

“ka bongo.”

Do it this way.

Also means
  1. thus, so, this way

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

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