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Sign languages

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

  • British Sign Language

    117 published entries

  • Yugoslavian Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Philippine Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Nicaraguan Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • German Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Czech Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Swiss-French Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Brazilian Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Maltese Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Polish Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Singapore Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • South African Sign Language

    55 published entries

  • Mexican Sign Language

    54 published entries

  • American Sign Language

    50 published entries

  • Taiwan Sign Language

    48 published entries

  • Quebec Sign Language

    42 published entries

  • Egypt Sign Language

    40 published entries

  • Paraguayan Sign Language

    39 published entries

  • Spanish Sign Language

    33 published entries

  • Norwegian Sign Language

    24 published entries

  • Hungarian Sign Language

    24 published entries

  • French Sign Language

    21 published entries

  • Thai Sign Language

    19 published entries

  • Ho Chi Minh City Sign Language

    16 published entries

  • Japanese Sign Language

    11 published entries

  • Colombian Sign Language

    11 published entries

  • Romanian Sign Language

    11 published entries

  • Korean Sign Language

    9 published entries

  • Peruvian Sign Language

    7 published entries

  • Tunisian Sign Language

    6 published entries

  • New Zealand Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Italian Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Swiss-German Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Saudi Arabian Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Argentine Sign Language

    4 published entries

  • Adamorobe Sign Language

    2 published entries

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Irish

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Irish
cantar[ˈkan̪ˠt̪ˠəɾˠ]
verb
This is the autonomous form of the verb 'can', meaning that an action is performed without a specific subject mentioned.

“Cantar an amhrán seo gach lá.”

This song is sung every day.

Also means
  1. autonomous present indicative/present subjunctive/imperative of can
  2. form of can (to sing)

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

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Irish
eo[oː]Means can
noun
A large fish that lives in both the ocean and rivers. It can also refer to a noble person.

“Ar insíos leatsa riamh faoi fabhal an Iach Fís, a mhac?”

Did I ever tell you about the tale of the Salmon of Knowledge, son?

Also means
  1. salmon
  2. noble being, prince

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

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Irish
ga[ɡa]Means can
noun
A word for a long, sharp weapon like a spear or dart. It can also refer to a beam of light or a radius in geometry.

“Chuir an cat a gha ann.”

The cat clawed him.

Also means
  1. spear (long stick with a sharp tip), dart
  2. dart, sting
  3. ray (beam of light or radiation)
  4. radius (line segment between any point on the circumference of a circle and its center; length of this segment)
  5. suppository
  6. gaff
  7. spear

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

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Irish
os[ɔsˠ]Means can
noun
A deer is a large wild animal that can run very fast. It often lives in forests.

“Chonaic mé os sa choill.”

I saw a deer in the wood.

Also means
  1. deer

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

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Irish
te[tʲe(h)]Means can
adj
This word describes something that has a high temperature. It can refer to weather, objects, or food.

“Tá an tae seo ró-the.”

This tea is too hot.

Also means
  1. hot, warm
  2. hot, spicy, piquant
  3. hot

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

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Irish
arm[ˈɑɾˠəmˠ]Means can
noun
A tool or object used for fighting or protection. It can also refer to a collection of weapons or an entire army.

“Tá arm nua aige.”

He has a new weapon.

Also means
  1. weapon; implement, tool
  2. arms, weaponry
  3. army
  4. weapon

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

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Irish
beo[bʲoː]Means can
adj
Used to describe something that is living or has life. It can also describe a person or thing that is full of energy.

“Tá an madra go fóill beo.”

The dog is still alive.

Also means
  1. alive
  2. active
  3. lively
  4. live
  5. live (being in a state of ignition; burning)

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

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Irish
boc[bˠok]Means can
noun
This word is used to describe a man or a male companion. It can also refer to a male goat.

“Is maith an boc é sin.”

He is a good fellow.

Also means
  1. fellow, bloke, guy, dude
  2. buck, he-goat
  3. fellow

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

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Irish
bog[bˠɔɡ]Means can
adj
Something that gives way easily under pressure or requires little effort to complete. It can also describe gentle sounds or mild, humid weather conditions.

“Tá an talamh bog inniu.”

The ground is soft today.

Also means
  1. soft (giving way under pressure; lacking strength or resolve; requiring little or no effort; easy)
  2. flabby (of physical condition)
  3. soft, mellow, gentle (of sound, voice)
  4. wet
  5. mild, humid (of winter)
  6. loose
  7. soft

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

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Irish
cor[kɞɾˠ]Means can
noun
A word used to describe a physical twist, a turn, or a sudden change in movement. It can also refer to a type of musical reel or dance.

“Chuir sé cor sa scéal.”

He put a twist in the story.

Also means
  1. twist, turn, turning movement
  2. cast; haul from cast
  3. lively turn; lively air
  4. reel
  5. twist

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

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Irish
fiú[fʲuː]Means can
noun
Used to express the value of something or to say that something is worthwhile. It can also mean 'even'.

“Ní fiú pingin é.”

It isn’t worth a penny.

Also means
  1. worth
  2. worth it, worthwhile
  3. even

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

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Irish
las[l̪ˠasˠ]Means can
verb
To start a fire or to make something bright with light. It can also describe something shining like a flame.

“Las tine mhór.”

Light a big fire.

Also means
  1. to light (start (a fire); illuminate)
  2. to blaze (shine like a flame)
  3. to light

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

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Irish
sea[ʃa]Means can
adv
A special word used to say yes specifically when answering a question that starts with the copula 'is'. It can also be used as a conversational filler.

“An múinteoir tú? Sea.”

Are you a teacher? Yes.

Also means
  1. yes (to copula questions)
  2. right, well (topic introducer)
  3. yes

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

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Irish
sir[ʃɪɾʲ]Means can
verb
To look for something or to ask someone for help. It can also mean to travel across a place or to implore someone.

“Sirim an tAthair.”

I beseech the Father.

Also means
  1. travel through, traverse
  2. seek out, have recourse to
  3. seek, ask for
  4. beseech, implore
  5. to seek

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

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Irish
tar[t̪ˠɑɾˠ]Means can
verb
A verb meaning to arrive or come somewhere. It can also mean to survive or recover from a difficult situation.

“Tiocfaidh ár lá.”

Our day will come.

Also means
  1. to come
  2. to survive, pull through

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

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Irish
bangMeans can
noun
A physical action or a single push performed with force. It can also refer to a sudden movement or an intense exertion of effort.

“Chuir sé bang eile sa saothar.”

He put another effort into the work.

Also means
  1. stroke, single effort
  2. effort, (vigorous) movement

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

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Irish
bean[bʲan̪ˠ]Means can
noun
A person who is female and adult. It can also mean a person's spouse who is female.

“Tá bean ag siúl sa pháirc.”

There is a woman walking in the park.

Also means
  1. woman
  2. wife

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

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Irish
bord[bˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ]Means can
noun
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs. It can also refer to a group of people who manage a company or a flat surface on a ship.

“Chuir mé an leabhar ar an mbord.”

I put the book on the table.

Also means
  1. table
  2. board (managing committee)
  3. deck (floorlike covering on a ship)

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

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Irish
callMeans can
noun
A word used to describe a necessity or a requirement. It can also refer to a right to something.

“Níl aon chall duit é sin a dhéanamh.”

There is no need for you to do that.

Also means
  1. call, need
  2. claim, right
  3. need

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

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Irish
clog[kl̪ˠɔɡ]Means can
noun
A device that makes a ringing sound or tells the time. It can also refer to certain plant parts or a sore on the skin.

“Tá an clog ag bualadh.”

The bell is ringing.

Also means
  1. bell
  2. clock
  3. blowball, clock (of dandelion)
  4. blister

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

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Irish
dord[d̪ˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ]Means can
noun
A continuous, low humming or droning sound. It can also refer to a bass musical sound.

“Chuala mé dord sa seomra.”

I heard a buzz in the room.

Also means
  1. verbal noun of dord
  2. buzz, drone
  3. bass
  4. buzz

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

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Irish
fear[fʲaɾˠ]Means can
noun
An adult male person. It can also refer to a husband.

“Tá an fear ag ól uisce.”

The man is drinking water.

Also means
  1. man (adult male)
  2. husband, male spouse
  3. man

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

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Irish
manaMeans can
noun
A sign or omen that suggests something might happen. It can also refer to a person's general outlook or a short phrase used as a motto.

“Is mana maith é sin.”

That is a good sign.

Also means
  1. portent, sign
  2. attitude, outlook
  3. motto
  4. sign

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

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Irish
smut[ˈsˠmˠʊt̪ˠ]Means can
noun
A small part, piece, or stump of something. It can also refer to a snout or an animal's nose.

“Tá smut beag fágtha den chrainn.”

There is a small stump left of the tree.

Also means
  1. stump; short piece; portion
  2. snout
  3. sulky expression, huff
  4. rostrum
  5. stump

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

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Irish
maslach[ˈmˠasˠl̪ˠa(x)]Means can
adj
Describes something that is intended to be hurtful or offensive to others. It can also describe tasks that are very difficult or tiring.

“obair mhaslach”

taxing work

Also means
  1. insulting, abusive, opprobrious
  2. strenuous, heavy (work), arduous, laborious, taxing
  3. insulting

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

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