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40 sign languages with signs. Signs are shown in SignWriting, never as notation.

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    60 published entries

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    55 published entries

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    50 published entries

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    48 published entries

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    42 published entries

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    40 published entries

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    39 published entries

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Faroese

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B
Faroese
bítaAppears in an example
verb
This verb describes the action of using one's teeth to cut into or grip something.

“Hundurin kann bíta.”

The dog can bite.

Also means
  1. to bite

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

Adapted
G
Faroese
gáta[ˈkɔɑːta]Appears in an example
noun
A type of puzzle that is stated in a clever or tricky way.

“Eg kann eina gátu.”

I know a riddle.

Also means
  1. riddle

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

Adapted
K
Faroese
kann[ˈkʰanː]
verb
A form of the verb 'kunna' used to express ability or permission.

“Eg kann svimja.”

I can swim.

Also means
  1. first/third-person singular indicative present of kunna
  2. can

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

Adapted
Faroese
kanna[ˈkʰanːa]
noun
A metal container used for holding liquids, often holding about four litres.

“Hann hevur eina kanna við vatni.”

He has a can with water.

Also means
  1. can
  2. 4 litre

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

Adapted
Faroese
kunna[ˈkʰʊnːa]Appears in an example
verb
To have the ability, skill, or permission to do something.

“Eg kann tosa føroyskt.”

I can speak Faroese.

Also means
  1. can, to be able to
  2. to know
  3. can

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

Adapted
S
Faroese
stingaAppears in an example
verb
To prick or pierce the skin, often caused by an insect or plant.

“Ein geitill kann stinga teg.”

A wasp can sting you.

Also means
  1. to sting

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

Adapted

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