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28 words and 2 phrases found.

Basque

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Basque
or[oɾ]
noun
A word meaning dog in the Basque language.

“Or beltz bat ikusi dut kalean.”

I saw a black dog on the street.

Also means
  1. dog

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

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Basque
adore[adoɾe]
noun
The ability to do something that frightens one or strength of character.

“Adore handia erakutsi zuen.”

He showed great courage.

Also means
  1. energy, vital force
  2. courage

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

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Basque
Andorra[andora]
name
A small independent country located in the Pyrenees mountains between Spain and France.

“Andorra Espainiaren eta Frantziaren artean dagoen estatu txikia da.”

Andorra is a small state located between Spain and France.

Also means
  1. Andorra (a microstate in Southern Europe, between Spain and France)

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

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Basque
ia[ia]Means or
adv
An adverb used to indicate that something is nearly the case or very close to happening.

“Ia amaitu dut lana.”

I have almost finished the work.

Also means
  1. almost

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

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Basque
on[on]Means or
adj
Describes something of high quality or something that is useful and convenient.

“Oso gizona ona da.”

He is a very good man.

Also means
  1. good
  2. useful, convenient

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

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Basque
so[s̺o]Means or
adv
An adverbial expression used to describe the act of looking towards something or someone. It is typically used in conjunction with dative or allative case markers.

“Ikaslea arbela-so dago.”

The student is looking at the board.

Also means
  1. [with dative or allative] looking at
  2. looking at

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

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Basque
are[aɾe]Means or
noun
A tool used for gathering leaves or loose material on the ground.

“Arearekin hostoak bildu ditut.”

I have gathered the leaves with the rake.

Also means
  1. rake

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

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Basque
ate[ate]Means or
noun
A hinged or sliding barrier used to close off an entrance to a room or building.

“Mesedez, itxi atea.”

Please, close the door.

Also means
  1. door, entrance
  2. defile, gorge (deep, narrow passage)
  3. goal (structure)
  4. exterior, outside part
  5. door

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

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Basque
bai[bai̯]Means or
intj
An interjection used to express agreement or to answer a question affirmatively.

“Bai, hori egingo dut.”

Yes, I will do that.

Also means
  1. yes

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

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Basque
bat[bat]Means or
det
A determiner used to indicate a singular count or an approximate amount. It is commonly used as the indefinite article 'a' or 'an' in English.

“musu bat”

a kiss

Also means
  1. a, an, some
  2. some, about, around
  3. the same
  4. a

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

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Basque
eraMeans or
noun
The way in which something is done or happens.

“Ez dut gustuko era horretan hitz egitea.”

I do not like speaking in that manner.

Also means
  1. manner

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

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Basque
non[non]Means or
adv
Used to ask about the place or position of someone or something.

“Non zaude?”

Where are you?

Also means
  1. inessive indefinite inanimate of nor; where
  2. where

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

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Basque
pezMeans or
noun
This is a grammatical form of the word pe used to show an instrument or means.

“Pez idatzi behar duzu.”

You must write it with a pe.

Also means
  1. instrumental indefinite of pe

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

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Basque
amai[amai̯]Means or
noun
The final part of something or the point where it stops.

“Hau da bidearen amai.”

This is the end of the road.

Also means
  1. end, ending
  2. end

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

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Basque
beso[bes̺o]Means or
noun
The limb of the human body that extends from the shoulder to the hand, or the sleeve part of a garment.

“Jaka honen besoak luzeegiak dira niretzat.”

This jacket’s sleeves are too long for me.

Also means
  1. arm
  2. sleeve

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

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Basque
done[done]Means or
adj
Something that is considered sacred or connected to a divine power.

“Done Jakue bidean nago.”

I am on the Camino de Santiago.

Also means
  1. holy
  2. saint

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

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Basque
karaMeans or
noun
The allative singular form of the noun 'ka'. It indicates movement or direction toward something represented by 'ka'.

“Bide hori kara doa.”

That path goes towards the ka.

Also means
  1. allative singular of ka
  2. to the ka

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

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Basque
mapa[mapa]Means or
noun
A visual representation of an area, such as a city, country, or the whole world.

“Euskal Herriko mapa bat erosi dut.”

I bought a map of the Basque Country.

Also means
  1. map

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

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Basque
soil[s̺oi̯l]Means or
adj
Describes something that is plain, basic, or exists in a singular state.

“Ogi soil bat jan nuen.”

I ate just a simple piece of bread.

Also means
  1. barren
  2. bare, simple
  3. only, unique
  4. bald
  5. simple

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

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Basque
tutu[tutu]Means or
noun
A long, hollow object used for moving liquids, gases, or other materials from one place to another. It can also refer to a tube-shaped object.

“Ura eramateko tutu bat behar dugu.”

We need a pipe to transport water.

Also means
  1. pipe
  2. tube

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

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Basque
lapar[lapar]Means or
noun
A term for a prickly shrub or vine. This is an alternative spelling for the word 'lahar'.

“Lapar batek eskua urratu dit.”

A bramble scratched my hand.

Also means
  1. alternative form of lahar (“bramble”)
  2. bramble

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

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Basque
plaza[plas̻a]Means or
noun
A public open space in a town or city, typically surrounded by buildings.

“Herriko plazan elkartuko gara.”

We will meet at the town square.

Also means
  1. plaza, town square, public place
  2. market place
  3. town square

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

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Basque
tantoMeans or
noun
A small round mark or point.

“Irakurri behar duzu tanto bakoitza.”

You must read every dot.

Also means
  1. dot

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

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Basque
familia[familia]Means or
noun
A group of people related by blood or marriage, or one's ancestry.

“Familia handia daukat.”

I have a big family.

Also means
  1. family
  2. lineage

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

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Basque
Bulgarian[bulɡaɾian]Means or
name
The inessive indefinite case of the proper noun Bulgaria. It indicates the location 'in' or 'inside' the country of Bulgaria.

“Bulgarian bizi naiz.”

I live in Bulgaria.

Also means
  1. inessive indefinite of Bulgaria
  2. in Bulgaria

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

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Basque
Hungarian[hunɡaɾian]Means or
name
A form of the word Hungaria, meaning in or within Hungary.

“Hungarian bizi da nire laguna.”

My friend lives in Hungary.

Also means
  1. inessive indefinite of Hungaria

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

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Basque
presidente[pres̺idente]Means or
noun
The person who leads a republic or country.

“Presidenteak hitzaldi bat eman du.”

The president has given a speech.

Also means
  1. president (head of state of a republic)
  2. president

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

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Basque
o-Appears in an example
prefix
A prefix used as a shortened form of the word ogi, meaning bread.

“o- is often used to form compound words related to baking or bread.”

o- is often used to form compound words related to baking or bread.

Also means
  1. combining form of ogi (“bread”)
  2. Bread-related

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

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