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54 words and 1 phrase found.

Breton

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A
Breton
alamaneg[a-la-ma-neg]
name
The language spoken in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

“Kompren a ra alamaneg un tammig.”

He understands a little German.

Also means
  1. the German language

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

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Breton
arc'heskob[ar-khes-kob]Appears in an example
noun
A chief bishop who is responsible for an archdiocese.

“An arc'heskob a zo e penn an eskopti.”

The archbishop is at the head of the bishopric.

Also means
  1. archbishop

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

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Breton
azenn[ˈɑː.zɛn]Appears in an example
noun
A type of saltwater fish that is commonly eaten as food.

“Priet eo an azenn gant soubenn.”

The haddock is prepared with soup.

Also means
  1. haddock

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

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B
Breton
beleg[ˈbɛːlek]
noun
A religious leader in a church who performs sacred rites.

“Ar beleg a gomz ouzh an dud.”

The priest speaks to the people.

Also means
  1. priest

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

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Breton
bonreizh[bon-reizh]
noun
The fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

“Kemmet e vo ar Vonreizh.”

The Constitution will be modified.

Also means
  1. constitution
  2. basic law

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

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Breton
bonreizhel[bon-rei-zhel]
adj
Relating to the fundamental laws or governing principles of a country.

“Ur gwir bonreizhel eo hennezh.”

That is a constitutional right.

Also means
  1. constitutional

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

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D
Breton
demat[de-mat]
intj
A common way to greet someone during the day.

“Demat, penaos oc'h?”

Hello, how are you?

Also means
  1. hello
  2. good day

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

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Breton
dizale[di-za-le]
adv
In a short time or before long.

“Dont a raio dizale d'ar gêr.”

He will come home soon.

Also means
  1. soon

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

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E
Breton
Ebrel[ˈe.brɛl]
name
The fourth month of the year in the calendar.

“Ebrel eo ar miz-mañ.”

This month is April.

Also means
  1. April

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

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Breton
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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F
Breton
Frañs[frans]
name
A country located primarily in Western Europe.

“Bevañ a ra e Frañs.”

He lives in France.

Also means
  1. France (a country located primarily in Western Europe)
  2. France

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

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Breton
frouezh[fʁwɛs]
noun
The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food. It can also refer to a harvest or a result of something.

“Mat eo ar frouezh-mañ.”

This fruit is good.

Also means
  1. fruits
  2. produce, harvest
  3. offspring, progeny

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

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G
Breton
gast[gast]
noun
A vulgar term used as an insult or an interjection to express surprise.

“Gast! Petra a c'hoarvez?”

Damn! What is happening?

Also means
  1. whore, bitch

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

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Breton
gasted[gas-ted]
noun
The plural form of the word 'gast'.

“Ur ger eo gasted implijet ral a wezh.”

Gasted is a word used rarely.

Also means
  1. plural of gast

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

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Breton
gwadoù
noun
This is the plural form of the noun gwad, which means blood.

“Bez' ez eus meur a seurt gwadoù er medisinerezh.”

There are several types of blood in medicine.

Also means
  1. bloods

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

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Breton
gwer[ˈɡweːr]
adj
The color green, specifically used to describe artificial objects.

“Ur stammenn wer eo houmañ.”

This is a green sweater.

Also means
  1. green (artificial)
  2. green

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

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H
Breton
houarnek[hou-ar-nek]
adj
Relating to or containing iron.

“Ur c'halc'h houarnek a oa war an dachenn.”

There was a ferrous layer on the ground.

Also means
  1. ferrous
  2. ferruginous

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

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I
Breton
italianeg[i-ta-li-a-neg]
name
The Romance language spoken primarily in Italy.

“An italianeg zo ur yezh brav.”

Italian is a beautiful language.

Also means
  1. Italian language

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

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Breton
izotop[i-zo-top]
noun
An isotope is a form of a chemical element that has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

“An izotop eo ur stumm eus un elfenn gimiek.”

An isotope is a form of a chemical element.

Also means
  1. isotope

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

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K
Breton
Kaero[ka-e-ro]
name
Kaero is the capital city of Egypt.

“Kaero a zo e-kreiz Egipt.”

Cairo is in the middle of Egypt.

Also means
  1. Cairo (the capital city of Egypt)
  2. Cairo

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

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Breton
kaozeal a rit saozneg[koˈze.al(a)ʁi.t ˈso.znɛk]
phrase
A formal or polite question used to ask someone if they are able to speak the English language.

“Digarezit, kaozeal a rit saozneg ?”

Excuse me, do you speak English?

Also means
  1. do you speak English?

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

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Breton
karibeg[kaˈʁibek]
name
The language spoken by the Carib people, primarily in the Caribbean region.

“Ur yezh eus Amerika eo ar c'haribeg.”

Carib is a language from America.

Also means
  1. Carib (language)
  2. Carib

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

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Breton
kastiz[kas-tiz]
noun
A penalty inflicted for an offense or fault.

“Ar gastiz a oa re galet.”

The punishment was too harsh.

Also means
  1. punishment

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

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Breton
kazetenn[kaˈzetːɛn]
noun
A publication containing news, information, and advertising, usually printed on cheap paper.

“Lenn a ran ar gazetenn bep mintin.”

I read the newspaper every morning.

Also means
  1. newspaper

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

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Breton
kelenn[ˈkeːlən]
noun
An evergreen plant with prickly leaves and red berries, often associated with winter.

“Gwelet em eus ur wezenn gelenn er c'hoad.”

I saw a holly tree in the woods.

Also means
  1. holly

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
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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Breton
korr
noun
A mythical creature that is short and often found in folklore.

“Ar c'horr a oa o c'hoarzhin.”

The dwarf was laughing.

Also means
  1. dwarf
  2. gnome
  3. sprite

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

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L
Breton
levr[ˈlewr]
noun
A written or printed work consisting of pages bound together.

“Ur levr brav eo hemañ.”

This is a nice book.

Also means
  1. book

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

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Breton
lor[lor]Appears in an example
adj
Covered with dirt or not clean.

“Ar reier a zo lor gant ar pri.”

The rocks are dirty with mud.

Also means
  1. dirty

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

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M
Breton
maer[ma-er]
noun
The elected leader of a city, town, or village administration.

“Ar maer a zo o labourat en ti-kêr.”

The mayor is working at the town hall.

Also means
  1. mayor

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

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Breton
moulañ[mou-lañ]
verb
To produce text or images on paper using a machine. This verb refers to the act of printing documents or books.

“Ar gazetenn a zo moulet bemdez.”

The newspaper is printed every day.

Also means
  1. to print

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

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Breton
merennoù[meˈʁɛnɔʊ]Appears in an example
noun
The plural form of the word for lunch, referring to multiple instances of the meal.

“Prientet o deus ar merennoù evit an dud.”

They prepared the lunches for the people.

Also means
  1. plural of merenn
  2. lunches

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

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N
Breton
nederlandeg[ne-der-lan-deg]
name
The Dutch language spoken primarily in the Netherlands and Belgium.

“An nederlandeg a vez komzet en Izelvroioù.”

Dutch is spoken in the Netherlands.

Also means
  1. Dutch language

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

Adapted
Breton
nevezamzer[ne-vez-am-zer]
noun
The season of the year when plants begin to grow and flowers bloom.

“E nevezamzer e vleu ar bleunio™.”

In spring the flowers bloom.

Also means
  1. spring

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

Adapted
Breton
nevezamzerioù[ne-vez-am-ze-riou]
noun
This is the plural form of the word for spring. It refers to more than one instance of the spring season.

“An nevezamzerioù tremenet a oa brav.”

The past springs were beautiful.

Also means
  1. plural of nevezamzer
  2. springs

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

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O
Breton
okitaneger[o.ki.tã.ˈneː.ɡɛr]Appears in an example
noun
A person who speaks the Occitan language.

“An okitaneger a gomz e yezh gant lorc'h.”

The Occitan-speaker speaks his language with pride.

Also means
  1. Occitan-speaker

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

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P
Breton
penna[pen-na]
adj
Describes something that is the most important or primary in a group.

“An abeg penna eo ar c'hustumoù nevez.”

The main reason is the new customs.

Also means
  1. main
  2. principal

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

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Breton
perseg[ˈpɛʁsek]
name
The principal language spoken in Iran and some surrounding regions. It is also known as Farsi.

“Komz a reont perseg.”

They speak Persian.

Also means
  1. the Persian language

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

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Breton
person[per-son]
noun
A member of the clergy, specifically a vicar.

“Ar person a gomz gant ar barrezianiz.”

The vicar is speaking with the parishioners.

Also means
  1. vicar

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
peul[ˈpøːl]
noun
A tall, upright piece of wood or stone used as a support or a marker.

“Ar peul a zo bet plantet en douar.”

The pole has been planted in the ground.

Also means
  1. pillar
  2. post
  3. pole

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

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Breton
pika[pi-ka]
verb
To pierce with a sharp point or sting.

“Pika a ra ar drein.”

The thorns prick.

Also means
  1. prick

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

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Breton
pri[pri]
noun
Soft, wet earth that is often found on the ground after rain.

“Re a bri a zo war an hent.”

There is too much mud on the road.

Also means
  1. mud

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

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Breton
Primel[pri-mel]
name
This is a traditional male first name used in Brittany.

“Primel a zo o labourat en ti.”

Primel is working in the house.

Also means
  1. a male given name

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

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Breton
Perzefona[per-ze-fo-na]Appears in an example
name
A queen of the underworld in Greek mythology.

“Perzefona eo pried Hades.”

Persephone is Hades' wife.

Also means
  1. Persephone

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

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Breton
preñved[ˈpʁɛ̃.vɛd]Appears in an example
noun
The plural form of the word for a worm or larva.

“Meur a breñved a zo er pri.”

There are several worms in the soil.

Also means
  1. plural of preñv
  2. worms

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

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S
Breton
saozneger[saoz-ne-ger]
noun
A person who speaks English as their primary language.

“Ul levr skrivet gant ur saozneger eo.”

It is a book written by an English-speaker.

Also means
  1. Anglophone
  2. English-speaker

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

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Breton
skol-vamm[skol-vamm]
noun
A school for very young children before they start primary school.

“Ma mab a ya d'ar skol-vamm.”

My son goes to kindergarten.

Also means
  1. kindergarten
  2. nursery school

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

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Breton
svedeg[sve-deg]
name
The language spoken primarily in Sweden.

“Dedennus eo ar svedeg.”

Swedish is interesting.

Also means
  1. Swedish language

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

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Breton
sell[sɛl]Appears in an example
noun
A visual inspection or a quick glance at something.

“Un sell prim war ar gartenn.”

A quick look at the map.

Also means
  1. look
  2. glance

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

Adapted
T
Breton
tiern[ˈtiːɛʁn]
noun
A male member of a royal family or a ruler who holds high power.

“An tiern a oa er c'hastell.”

The prince was in the castle.

Also means
  1. prince (noble)
  2. sovereign

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

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U
Breton
uvel[u-vel]Appears in an example
adj
Someone who is uvel is modest and does not think they are better than other people.

“Un den uvel eo ar person.”

The priest is a humble man.

Also means
  1. humble

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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