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

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Luxembourgish

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Luxembourgish
alt[ɑlt]
adv
A word used to describe an event that happens occasionally or now and then.

“Mir gesinn eis alt heiansdo.”

We see each other sometimes.

Also means
  1. sometimes

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

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Luxembourgish
Albanien[ɑlˈbaːnjən]
name
A country located in Southeastern Europe.

“Albanien ass e schéint Land.”

Albania is a beautiful country.

Also means
  1. Albania (a country in Southeastern Europe)
  2. Albania

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

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Luxembourgish
Algerien
proper noun
The name of a country located in North Africa.

“Ech wunnen zu Algerien.”

I live in Algeria.

Also means
  1. Algeria (a country in North Africa)
  2. Algeria

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

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Luxembourgish
Alkoholikerin
noun
A woman who suffers from alcoholism.

“Si huet erkannt, datt si eng Alkoholikerin ass.”

She realized that she is an alcoholic.

Also means
  1. female equivalent of Alkoholiker (“alcoholic”)
  2. female alcoholic

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

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Luxembourgish
bal[baːl]
adv
Used to describe something that is very close to happening or a state that is nearly reached.

“Et ass bal Mëtteg.”

It is almost noon.

Also means
  1. nearly, almost
  2. soon
  3. almost

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

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Luxembourgish
Wal[vaːl]
noun
A very large sea animal that breathes air through a hole on its head.

“De bloe Wal ass dat gréisst Déier op der Welt.”

The blue whale is the largest animal in the world.

Also means
  1. whale

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

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Luxembourgish
Fall[fal]
noun
A specific situation, occurrence, or set of circumstances. It can also refer to a legal case or a grammatical category.

“An dësem Fall ass et besser ze waarden.”

In this case it is better to wait.

Also means
  1. case, situation, circumstance
  2. case (of a person)
  3. case (criminal case)
  4. case (grammatical)
  5. free fall
  6. in any case, definitely
  7. case

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

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Luxembourgish
Hall[hoːl]
noun
A room or passage inside a building, usually near the front entrance, that connects to other rooms.

“Mir hunn eis Mäntel am Hall opgehaangen.”

We hung our coats in the hallway.

Also means
  1. foyer, lobby, hall, hallway (room, especially near the entrance, which connects other rooms)
  2. hallway

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

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Luxembourgish
Salz[zɑlt͡s]
noun
A white mineral substance used to flavor or preserve food.

“D'Zopp brauch e bëssi méi Salz.”

The soup needs a little more salt.

Also means
  1. salt (common table salt)
  2. salt

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

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Luxembourgish
Galen
noun
The plural form used to describe multiple boys or young men.

“Do stinn déi vill Galen.”

There stand those many guys.

Also means
  1. plural of Gal
  2. guys

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

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Luxembourgish
Kalium
noun
A soft, silver-colored chemical element that is important for the body.

“Bananen enthalen vill Kalium.”

Bananas contain a lot of potassium.

Also means
  1. potassium

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

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Luxembourgish
Kobalt
noun
A hard, silver-white metal that is often used in alloys.

“Kobalt gëtt dacks an der Industrie benotzt.”

Cobalt is often used in industry.

Also means
  1. cobalt

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

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Luxembourgish
Tantal
noun
A rare, hard, blue-grey, lustrous transition metal. It is highly resistant to corrosion.

“Tantal gëtt dacks an elektronesche Baudeeler benotzt.”

Tantalum is often used in electronic components.

Also means
  1. tantalum

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

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Luxembourgish
Analyse
noun
A detailed examination of something to understand its nature or structure.

“D'Analyse vum Resultat dauert laang.”

The analysis of the result takes a long time.

Also means
  1. analysis

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

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Luxembourgish
Italien
name
Italy is a country located in Southern Europe. It is known for its history, food, and culture.

“Mir maachen dëst Joer Vakanz an Italien.”

We are going on holiday to Italy this year.

Also means
  1. Italy (a country in Southern Europe)
  2. Italy

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

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Luxembourgish
Kalzium
noun
A chemical element that is important for healthy bones and teeth.

“Mëllech enthält vill Kalzium.”

Milk contains a lot of calcium.

Also means
  1. calcium

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

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Luxembourgish
Jalousie[ʒaluˈzi]
noun
Jalousie can refer to a feeling of being envious of someone else, or a type of window blind made of slats.

“Maach d'Jalousie zou, et ass ze hell.”

Close the window blind, it is too bright.

Also means
  1. jealousy
  2. window blind

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

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Luxembourgish
Basketball[ˈbaːsketˌbal]
noun
A sport played with a ball or the ball itself used in the game.

“Ech spillen gären Basketball.”

I like playing basketball.

Also means
  1. basketball (ball)
  2. basketball (sport)

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

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