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-ig[ig]
suffix
A suffix added to the end of a noun to indicate that something is small or affectionate.

“kazh + -ig = kazhig”

cat + -ig = kitten

Also means
  1. Forms diminutives
  2. diminutive suffix

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

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A
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alc'hwez[ˈal.ɣwe]
noun
A small metal tool used to open a lock.

“Pelec'h eo ma alc'hwez?”

Where is my key?

Also means
  1. key

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

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Breton
askell-groc'hen[as-kell-gro-c'hen]
noun
A small flying mammal that is active at night. It can also refer metaphorically to a very thin man.

“An askell-groc'hen a nij en noz.”

The bat flies in the night.

Also means
  1. bat (animal)
  2. lean man
  3. bat

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

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Breton
araogenn[aˈrɔːɡɛn]Appears in an example
noun
A word used before a noun or pronoun to indicate direction, time, or place.

“An araogenn a zo un tamm ger a vez implijet evit sevel frazennoù.”

A preposition is a small word used to build sentences.

Also means
  1. preposition

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

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B
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bag[bag]
noun
A small vessel for traveling on water.

“War ar bag e voe graet un droiad war ar mor.”

A trip on the sea was taken on the boat.

Also means
  1. boat

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

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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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begad[be-gad]
noun
A small quantity or a small piece of something.

“C'hoant em eus eus ur begad bara.”

I want a bit of bread.

Also means
  1. bit

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

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begel[ˈbeː.ɡɛl]
noun
The small mark or depression in the middle of a person's abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached at birth.

“Gourvezet e oa war e begel.”

He was lying on his stomach.

Also means
  1. navel (remnant of umbilical cord)
  2. navel

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

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bemdez[ˈbɛ̃m.de]
adv
Something that happens on each day or is done as part of a normal routine.

“Laborat a ra bemdez.”

He works every day.

Also means
  1. every day
  2. normally

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

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bihan[bi-han]
adj
Used to describe something that is not big in size.

“Ur c'hi bihan eo.”

It is a small dog.

Also means
  1. small
  2. little

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

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brug[brug]
noun
A low-growing evergreen shrub that produces small, bell-shaped purple or pink flowers.

“Ar brug a vleunv er menezioù.”

The heather blooms in the mountains.

Also means
  1. heather

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

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buzhug[ˈbyː.zyk]
noun
Small, slender invertebrates that live in the soil.

“Ar buzhug a ra vad d'an douar.”

Earthworms are good for the soil.

Also means
  1. earthworms

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

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D
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dañvad[ˈdãː.vat]
noun
A farm animal with thick wool often kept for meat or wool, though it can also describe gentle people or weather patterns.

“Ur paotr mat evel un dañvad.”

A man as good as a sheep.

Also means
  1. sheep
  2. overly kind, gentle person
  3. cuckold
  4. flock
  5. small, fluffy clouds, foamy waves

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

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deoc'h[de-oc'h]
pron
A prepositional pronoun meaning to you in the plural form.

“Setu ul levr deoc'h.”

Here is a book for you.

Also means
  1. second-person plural of da
  2. to you (plural)

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

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draeneg[drae-neg]
noun
A small mammal covered in sharp spines that rolls into a ball for protection.

“Ur draeneg a zo kuzhet dindan ar brouskoad.”

A hedgehog is hidden under the brushwood.

Also means
  1. hedgehog (a small mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae, characterized by their spiny back and often by the habit of rolling up into a ball when attacked, native to Afro-Eurasia)
  2. sea perch, genus Sebastes
  3. hedgehog

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

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dañvadez[dã.ˈvɑː.des]Appears in an example
noun
A female sheep.

“Ar dañvadez he deus ur oaned vihan.”

The ewe has a small lamb.

Also means
  1. ewe

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

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E
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eskopti[es-kop-ti]
noun
The district or area that is under the authority of a bishop.

“An eskopti a zo unan vras.”

The bishopric is a large one.

Also means
  1. bishopric

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

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Breton
ebeulez[e-beu-lez]Appears in an example
noun
A young female horse, typically one that is less than four years old.

“Un ebeulez vihan eo hon marc'h nevez.”

Our new horse is a small filly.

Also means
  1. filly

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

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Breton
enezad[eˈneːzat]Appears in an example
noun
A person who lives on an island.

“Un enezad eo o vevañ war an enezenn vihan.”

He is an islander living on the small island.

Also means
  1. islander

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

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G
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ganeoc'h[ga-neo-c'h]
pron
A pronoun meaning 'with you' (plural or formal). It is the second-person plural form of the preposition 'gant'.

“Dont a raint ganeoc'h.”

They will come with you.

Also means
  1. second-person plural of gant
  2. with you

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

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Breton
gilli[gilli]
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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golvan[gol-van]
noun
A small brown bird that is very common in gardens and towns.

“Ur golvan a zo o nijal.”

A sparrow is flying.

Also means
  1. sparrow

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

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Breton
goz[ˈɡoː(s)]
noun
A small, burrowing animal that lives underground.

“Ar c'hozh a gleuz an douar.”

The mole digs the ground.

Also means
  1. mole (animal)

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

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greun
noun
Small hard seeds of food plants like wheat or corn.

“Ar reier a zo leun a c'hreun.”

The fields are full of grain.

Also means
  1. grain

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

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gwetur[gwe-tur]
noun
A road vehicle used for transporting passengers, typically with four wheels and an engine.

“Ar wagetur a zo ruz.”

The car is red.

Also means
  1. car
  2. automobile

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

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gwiñver[ˈɡwĩːvɛr]
noun
A small animal with a long bushy tail that climbs trees and eats nuts.

“E-kreiz teñvalder o glasvez e sked sae gell-ruz ar gwiñver.”

In the middle of the darkness of their greenery shines the reddish-brown fur of the squirrel.

Also means
  1. squirrel

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

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H
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had[had]
noun
A small object produced by a plant that can grow into a new plant.

“An had a ziwano en douar.”

The seed sprouted in the ground.

Also means
  1. seed

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

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hogan[ˈhoːɡɑ̃n]
noun
The small, red fruit produced by a hawthorn tree.

“Gellout a reer debriñ hogan.”

One can eat a haw.

Also means
  1. haw (fruit of the hawthorn)
  2. haw

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

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K
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kaz[ˈkɑːs]
noun
A common small animal often kept as a pet. This is an alternative spelling for the word kazh.

“Ur gaz koant eo he hini.”

Her cat is pretty.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of kazh
  2. cat

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

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kazh[ˈkɑːs]
noun
A small domesticated mammal often kept as a pet. It is known for being agile and hunting small animals.

“Ur c'hazh du a zo er jardin.”

There is a black cat in the garden.

Also means
  1. cat
  2. tomcat

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

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Kerglof[ker-glof]
name
A small village and commune located within the Finistère department of France.

“Kerglof a zo ur gumun e Breizh.”

Kergloff is a commune in Brittany.

Also means
  1. Kergloff (a village and commune of Finistère department, Brittany, France)
  2. Kergloff

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

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killi[ˈkiːli]
noun
A small group of trees.

“Ur gilli vras zo en traoñ.”

There is a large grove in the valley.

Also means
  1. grove

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

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konikl[ˈkɔ̃ːnikl]
noun
A small mammal known for its long ears.

“Ur cʹhonikl a zo o tecʹhout.”

A rabbit is running away.

Also means
  1. rabbit

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

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kouign[kuɲ]
noun
A general term for various kinds of sweet breads or small cakes.

“Debriñ a ran ur gouign gant ma c'hafe.”

I am eating a cake with my coffee.

Also means
  1. cake, bun, brioche

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

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kazez[ˈkɑː.zes]Appears in an example
noun
An alternative spelling for the word meaning a female cat.

“Ur gazez vihan eo.”

It is a small female cat.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of kazhez
  2. female cat

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

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kelloù[kel-lou]Appears in an example
noun
The plural form of the word for cell.

“Ar c'helloù a zo bihan-tre.”

The cells are very small.

Also means
  1. plural of kell

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

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laou[ˈlɔw]
noun
A noun referring to the small insects known as lice. It is a plural noun.

“Laou a zo war he blev.”

There are lice on her hair.

Also means
  1. lice

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

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lapin[lapɪn]
noun
A small furry animal with long ears that often lives in burrows.

“Al lapin a dec'h er park.”

The rabbit is running in the field.

Also means
  1. rabbit

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

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loa[ˈlwɑː]
noun
A tool with a small bowl at the end of a handle, used for eating or stirring food.

“Implij un loa evit debriñ ar soubenn.”

Use a spoon to eat the soup.

Also means
  1. spoon

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

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logod[ˈlo.ɡot]
noun
Small rodents with long tails. This word is also sometimes used informally for small round pieces of cooked meat like meatballs.

“Ar logod a zebr ar greun.”

The mice eat the grain.

Also means
  1. mice
  2. meatballs

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

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logod-dall[lo-god-dall]
noun
Small flying mammals that are active at night. They are known for having poor eyesight.

“Ur bagad logod-dall a nij dreist an ti.”

A group of bats flies over the house.

Also means
  1. bats (animal)
  2. bats

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

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louarn[ˈluː.aʁn]
noun
A wild animal that looks like a small dog with a bushy tail and pointed face.

“Ul louarn a zo o redek er c'hoad.”

A fox is running in the wood.

Also means
  1. fox

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

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labous[ˈlɑːbus]Appears in an example
noun
A creature with feathers and wings that can often fly.

“Ur labous bihan a gan er wezenn.”

A small bird is singing in the tree.

Also means
  1. bird

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

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laouennAppears in an example
noun
This is the singular form of the word for lice, meaning one single louse.

“Ur laouenn vihan eo.”

It is a small louse.

Also means
  1. louse (singulative of laou (“lice”))
  2. louse

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

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logodennAppears in an example
noun
A single mouse.

“Ur logodenn vihan a zo o redek war al leur.”

A small mouse is running on the floor.

Also means
  1. singulative of logod (“mice; meatballs”)

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

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M
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mala[ma-la]
verb
To crush something into small pieces or powder, usually with a mill.

“Mala a ra ar bleud.”

He is grinding the flour.

Also means
  1. to grind

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

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mall[mall]
noun
A state of being in a hurry or needing to do something quickly.

“Mall eo din mont d'ar gêr.”

I am in a hurry to go home.

Also means
  1. haste

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

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maro[ma-ro]
adj
No longer living. Having ceased to exist as a living being.

“Ar bleiz zo maro.”

The wolf is dead.

Also means
  1. dead

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

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melc'hwed
noun
Small mollusks that often carry a spiral shell on their back.

“Gwelet em eus melc'hwed er jardin.”

I have seen snails in the garden.

Also means
  1. snails
  2. slugs

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

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merien[me-ri-en]
noun
Small insects that live in highly organized colonies.

“Ur bern merien a zo war an dachenn.”

There is a pile of ants on the ground.

Also means
  1. ants

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

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mez[ˈmeːs]
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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mol[ˈmoːl]
noun
A small dark spot on human skin.

“Ur vol vihan en deus war e vrec'h.”

He has a small mole on his arm.

Also means
  1. mole

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

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montr[mɔ̃ntʁ]
noun
A small clock that a person wears on their wrist to tell time.

“ma montr zo o tréssa”

My watch is being fixed.

Also means
  1. a watch (wearable timepiece)

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

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Breton
mab[mab]Appears in an example
noun
A male child in relation to his parents.

“Ar mab a zo bihan.”

The son is small.

Also means
  1. son

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

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N
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nebeud
noun
Describes a small amount or number of items.

“Ur nebeud a dud a oa eno.”

A few people were there.

Also means
  1. few
  2. a small quantity
  3. few, a small quantity

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

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Breton
nebeut[ne-beut]
adv
A small quantity or amount of something.

“Nebeut a dud a zo amañ.”

There are few people here.

Also means
  1. bit

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

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O
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oan[oan]
noun
A young sheep.

“Oan Doue”

Lamb of God

Also means
  1. lamb

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

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P
Breton
pennglaou[penn-glaou]
noun
A small bird with a black head and yellow breast, often found in gardens.

“Ur bennglaou a gan en hor liorzh.”

A great tit is singing in our garden.

Also means
  1. great tit (bird)
  2. great tit

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

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Breton
pik[pik]
noun
A small round mark or point.

“Ur pik a zo e fin ar frazenn.”

There is a dot at the end of the sentence.

Also means
  1. dot

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

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R
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Rosko[ros-ko]
name
Rosko is a small town and commune found in the Finistère department of Brittany.

“Emañ Rosko war an aod.”

Roscoff is on the coast.

Also means
  1. Roscoff (a small town and commune in Finistère department, Brittany, France)
  2. Roscoff

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

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S
Breton
sivi[si-vi]
noun
Small red fruits that grow on plants close to the ground.

“Mat eo ar sivi gant sukr.”

Strawberries are good with sugar.

Also means
  1. strawberries

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

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Breton
skaf[skaf]
noun
A small flat-bottomed boat used for rowing or sailing.

“War ar stêr e oa ur skaf bihan o verdeiñ.”

There was a small skiff sailing on the river.

Also means
  1. skiff
  2. barge, lighter

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

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Breton
skrin[skrin]
noun
A small, often ornate box used to store precious items like jewels.

“War an daol e oa ur skrin kaer gant bravigoù ennañ.”

On the table was a beautiful box with jewels in it.

Also means
  1. box (of jewels)
  2. box

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

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Breton
staen[stɛːn]
noun
A silvery-white metal that is soft and malleable, often used to coat other metals.

“Goloet eo an houarn gant ur gwiskad staen.”

The iron is covered with a layer of tin.

Also means
  1. tin

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

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Breton
stank[stank]
noun
A small body of still water, typically smaller than a lake.

“Ar c'hwibon a chom e-kichen ar stank.”

The swan stays near the pond.

Also means
  1. pond

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

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Breton
strizh[ˈstriːs]
adj
Describes a space or path that has a small width. It is the opposite of wide.

“Ur straed strizh eo.”

It is a narrow street.

Also means
  1. narrow

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

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T
Breton
tamm[tamm]
noun
A small piece or fragment of something, often referring to a tiny bit of bread or cake.

“Ur tamm bara am eus bet.”

I had a piece of bread.

Also means
  1. crumb
  2. part

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

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Breton
traezh[tʁɛs]
noun
A substance consisting of very small pieces of rock found on beaches or in deserts.

“War an traezh e c'hoari ar vugale.”

The children are playing on the sand.

Also means
  1. sand

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

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Breton
traezhenn[ˈtʁɛ.zɛn]
noun
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea. It can also refer to a single grain of sand or a sandbank.

“Kaer eo an traezhenn e fin an hañv.”

The beach is beautiful at the end of summer.

Also means
  1. singulative of traezh (‘sand’)
  2. grain of sand
  3. sandbank
  4. beach

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

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Breton
tred[ˈtʁeːt]
noun
A common type of small, dark bird often seen in large groups.

“Ur strollad tred a zo o nijal a-us d'ar park.”

A flock of starlings is flying above the field.

Also means
  1. starling

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

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Breton
tanet[ˈtãːnet]Appears in an example
verb
Describes something that is currently burning or has been set on fire. It is also used to mean heated.

“N'emaomp ket hep gouzout int bet aet da Garaez, penn-da-benn gant ar Stêr Aon en o bagoù bihan, hag o deus bet tanet ar c'hêrioù ha graet freuz ha reuz, azalek Kelern ha Meilh-ar-Wern betek kêrbenn ar Poher...”

We are not unaware that they went to Carhaix, all the way along the Aulne River in their small boats, and they burned the towns and caused havoc, from Landévennec and Mellac to the capital of Poher...

Also means
  1. past participle of tana%u00f1
  2. lit
  3. on
  4. on fire
  5. heated

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

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V
Breton
vi[vi]
noun
An oval object produced by birds and some other animals from which their young are born.

“Yen eo ar vi-mañ.”

This egg is cold.

Also means
  1. egg

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

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