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Breton

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B
Breton
banne[ˈbɑ̃ne]
noun
A small quantity of liquid or a glass used for drinking.

“ur banne bier”

a glass of beer

Also means
  1. drop
  2. droplet
  3. glass

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

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Breton
Bukarest[bu-ka-rest]
name
The capital city of the country of Romania.

“Bukarest eo kêr-benn Roumania.”

Bucharest is the capital of Romania.

Also means
  1. Bucharest (the capital city of Romania)
  2. Bucharest

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

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D
Breton
derv[ˈdɛrw]
noun
A large tree that produces acorns and has hard wood.

“Dindan an derv e kouskan.”

I sleep under the oak.

Also means
  1. oak

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

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E
Breton
Enez Vanav[e-nez-va-nav]
name
An island located in the Irish Sea, serving as a Crown dependency of the United Kingdom.

“Brav eo Enez Vanav da weladenniñ.”

The Isle of Man is beautiful to visit.

Also means
  1. Isle of Man (an island and Crown dependency of the United Kingdom in the Irish Sea)
  2. Isle of Man

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

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Breton
erv[ˈɛrw]
noun
A narrow strip of raised earth found between two furrows in a plowed field.

“An erv a zo uhel er park.”

The ridge between furrows is high in the field.

Also means
  1. ridge between furrows

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

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F
Breton
frouezhenn[ˈfʁwe.zɛ̃n]Appears in an example
noun
This word refers to one individual fruit, as opposed to fruit in general.

“Ur frouezhenn c'hwerv eo an aval-mañ.”

This apple is a bitter piece of fruit.

Also means
  1. singulative of frouezh (fruits)
  2. a single piece of fruit

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

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G
Breton
gachen[ga-chen]
noun
A sweet food made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients, usually baked.

“Ur gachen chokolad evit ho ti.”

A chocolate cake for your house.

Also means
  1. cake
  2. pie

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

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Breton
gopraer[ɡoˈpʁɛʁ]
noun
Someone who is paid to perform a service, often used specifically for a soldier who fights for money.

“Ar gopraer a stourm evit an hini a bae anezhañ.”

The mercenary fights for whoever pays him.

Also means
  1. mercenary
  2. employee

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

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Breton
Gwened[ˈɡɥeː.net]
name
Gwened is the Breton name for the town of Vannes, which serves as the prefecture for the Morbihan department in France.

“Mont a ran da Wened warc'hoazh.”

I am going to Vannes tomorrow.

Also means
  1. Vannes (a town and commune, a prefecture of Morbihan department, Brittany, France)
  2. Vannes

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

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Breton
gilli[gilli]Appears in an example
noun
This is the soft mutation of the noun killi, which means a small wood or grove.

“Er c'hilli ez eus gwez-derv.”

In the small wood there are oak trees.

Also means
  1. soft mutation of killi

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

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H
Breton
holen[ˈhoː.lɛn]
noun
A white substance used to add flavor to food or to preserve it.

“Ouzhpennañ holen a ran er soubenn.”

I am adding salt to the soup.

Also means
  1. salt

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

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K
Breton
kaouenned[ka-ou-enn-ed]
noun
The plural form of the word for owl.

“Kalz kaouenned zo er goad.”

There are many owls in the wood.

Also means
  1. plural of kaouenn

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

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Breton
Kemper[kem-per]
name
A city in Brittany which serves as the administrative center of the Finistère department.

“O chom e Kemper emaon.”

I live in Quimper.

Also means
  1. Quimper (a city, the prefecture of Finistère department, Brittany, France)
  2. Quimper

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

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Breton
klañvdi[klan-di]
noun
A place where sick people go to get medical care.

“Mont a ra ar medisin d'ar c'hlañvdi.”

The doctor is going to the hospital.

Also means
  1. hospital

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

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Breton
krampouezh[ˈkʁãmpwes]
noun
A traditional thin pancake originating from Brittany, often served with various sweet or savory toppings.

“Debriñ a ran krampouezh gant sukr.”

I am eating crêpes with sugar.

Also means
  1. crêpes

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

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M
Breton
mez[ˈmeːs]Appears in an example
noun
The small nut that grows on an oak tree.

“Mez a gouezh diwar an dervenn.”

Acorns fall from the oak tree.

Also means
  1. acorns

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

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Breton
mezenn[ˈmeːzɛn]Appears in an example
noun
A single acorn from an oak tree. This is the singulative form of the word for acorns.

“Ur vezenn zo kouezhet eus ar wezenn-derv.”

An acorn has fallen from the oak tree.

Also means
  1. singulative of mez (“acorns”)
  2. acorn

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

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P
Breton
paun[paun]
noun
A large bird known for its colorful, fan-like tail feathers.

“Ar paun a zigor e lost.”

The peacock opens its tail.

Also means
  1. peacock

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

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Breton
personed[per-so-ned]
noun
The plural form of 'person', referring to members of the clergy or priests.

“Ar personed a oa er iliz.”

The parsons were in the church.

Also means
  1. plural of person
  2. parsons

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

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Breton
plac'h[ˈplɑːx]
noun
A young female person. It can also refer to a woman employed to do cleaning or housework.

“placʼh tiegezh”

cleaning lady

Also means
  1. girl
  2. female servant, maid

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

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R
Breton
rost[rost]
noun
A dish consisting of meat that has been cooked by roasting.

“Deuet eo mat ar rost ganeoc'h.”

The roast meat you made turned out well.

Also means
  1. roasted meat

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

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Breton
rusianeg[ru-si-a-neg]
name
The official language spoken in Russia. It belongs to the Slavic family of languages.

“Deski' a ran rusianeg.”

I am learning Russian.

Also means
  1. the Russian language

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

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S
Breton
Sant-Brieg[sant-brieg]
name
A city and commune in Brittany, France. It serves as the prefecture of the Côtes-d'Armor department.

“E Sant-Brieg emaon o chom.”

I live in Saint-Brieuc.

Also means
  1. Saint-Brieuc (a city and commune, the prefecture of Côtes-d'Armor department, Brittany, France)
  2. Saint-Brieuc

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

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Breton
santel[ˈsãntɛl]
adj
Something that is related to God or a religion and deserves great respect.

“Ul lec'h santel eo.”

It is a holy place.

Also means
  1. holy
  2. sacred
  3. holy, sacred

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

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Breton
sellout
verb
To direct your eyes toward something or to observe something happening.

“Sellout a ran ouzh ar filmoù war ar skinwel.”

I watch movies on the television.

Also means
  1. to watch
  2. to look at
  3. to see
  4. to concern
  5. to consider

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

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Breton
sin[sin]
noun
An object, action, or event that shows something else is true or will happen.

“Ur sin eo eus ar glav.”

It is a sign of rain.

Also means
  1. sign

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

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Breton
skiant[ˈskiːãnt]
noun
The study of the physical and natural world through observation and experiments.

“Dedennet on gant ar skiant.”

I am interested in science.

Also means
  1. science

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

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Breton
soudard[ˈsuːdart]
noun
A person who serves in an army.

“Ur soudard eo va breur.”

My brother is a soldier.

Also means
  1. soldier

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

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Breton
soudardez[su.ˈdar.des]
noun
A woman who serves as a soldier.

“Ur soudardez kalonek eo.”

She is a brave female soldier.

Also means
  1. female soldier

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

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Breton
spia[spi-a]
verb
To secretly watch or collect information about someone or something.

“Ne blij ket din bezañ spiet.”

I do not like being spied on.

Also means
  1. to spy

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

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Breton
sevenadur[se-ve-na-dur]Appears in an example
noun
The customs, arts, and social achievements of a particular group of people.

“Pouezus eo mirout ar sevenadur.”

It is important to preserve the culture.

Also means
  1. culture
  2. civilisation

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

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T
Breton
ti-krampouezh[ti-kram-pouezh]
noun
A restaurant or shop that specializes in serving crêpes.

“Mont a raimp d'an ti-krampouezh da zebri'.”

We will go to the crêperie to eat.

Also means
  1. crêperie

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

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Z
Breton
zoken[zo-ken]
adv
Used for emphasis to suggest something is surprising or goes further than expected.

“N'en deus ket komzet zoken.”

He did not even speak.

Also means
  1. even

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

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