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Cornish

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A
Cornish
ages[ˈaɡɛz]
prep
Used when comparing two things to show how they differ.

“Yn moy ages an re erel.”

More than the others.

Also means
  1. than (introduces part of comparison)
  2. than

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
analog
adj
Something that is comparable or similar to something else in a way that is not digital. It refers to systems that use continuous physical variables.

“Yma daffar analog owth oberi yn ta.”

The analogue equipment is working well.

Also means
  1. analogue

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
Anton
name
A village and civil parish located in east Cornwall, England.

“Yma Anton yn Kernow est.”

Antony is in east Cornwall.

Also means
  1. Antony, a village and civil parish in east Cornwall, England
  2. Antony

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
ar
noun
Land that is worked for farming, or the state of soil that is ready for ploughing.

“An ar yw pur dha rag gwan.”

The tillage is very good for sowing.

Also means
  1. tillage, tilth (the land itself)
  2. arable field, open arable land (after reaping, before ploughing; ready for ploughing)
  3. tillage

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
argh[ˈaɹx]
noun
A large strong box, typically made of wood, used for storage or transport.

“An argh yw leun a drosow.”

The chest is full of clothes.

Also means
  1. chest
  2. ark
  3. bin
  4. coffer
  5. hutch

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
arv
noun
An item used for fighting or protection.

“An vilour a dhegemmer y arv.”

The soldier receives his weapon.

Also means
  1. weapon
  2. arm

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
askel
noun
A part of a bird or insect used for flying. It can also refer to a fin on a fish.

“An edhen a dhrehev hy askel.”

The bird lifts its wing.

Also means
  1. wing
  2. fin

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
athletes
noun
A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.

“An athletes yw skav.”

The athlete is quick.

Also means
  1. athlete

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
avis
noun
Guidance or recommendations offered to help someone make a decision.

“Res yw dhymm cafos avis dha.”

I need to get your advice.

Also means
  1. advice
  2. consideration
  3. consultation
  4. motion
  5. opinion

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
Cornish
bagel
noun
A long staff with a hooked end used by shepherds.

“An bugel a dhreugh y vagel.”

The shepherd carries his crook.

Also means
  1. crook (i.e of a shepherd)
  2. crook

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
bal
noun
The act of digging or a place where mining occurs.

“Yma an den orth an bal.”

The man is at the mine.

Also means
  1. digging
  2. mine

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
ball
noun
A word referring to a pest or a plague.

“Yma ball war an garth.”

There is a plague on the field.

Also means
  1. pest
  2. plague

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
barf
noun
A different way to spell the word for beard.

“Yma barf hir dhodho.”

He has a long beard.

Also means
  1. beard

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
Bask
noun
A person who comes from the Basque Country.

“Ev yw Bask.”

He is a Basque person.

Also means
  1. Basque person

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
bell
noun
An armed conflict between different countries or groups.

“An bell a dhallathas y'n gwav.”

The war started in the winter.

Also means
  1. war

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
bes[beːz]
noun
The earth and all people or things upon it.

“Yma lies den y'n bes.”

There are many people in the world.

Also means
  1. world

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
blew
noun
Refers to the hair on a person's head.

“Yma blew melyn dhedho.”

He has yellow hair.

Also means
  1. hair

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
boos
noun
Anything that people or animals eat to survive. It can also refer to a specific time when people eat, like lunch or dinner.

“An boos yw lowr rag an dhyw gigen.”

The food is enough for both meals.

Also means
  1. food
  2. meal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
botasen
noun
This is a single boot. It is the singulative form of the word for boots.

“Yma botasen dhe'm troes.”

There is a boot on my foot.

Also means
  1. singulative of botas
  2. boot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
botellas
noun
Refers to the amount that a bottle can hold.

“Ev a ywas botellas a dhowr.”

He drank a bottleful of water.

Also means
  1. bottleful

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
bri
noun
The level of respect or importance given to someone or something.

“Yma bri bras dhe'n gannas.”

The messenger is held in high esteem.

Also means
  1. distinction
  2. esteem
  3. important
  4. prominence
  5. relevance
  6. reputation
  7. value

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
brows
noun
Refers to crushed or crumbled substances, often used as mash or bait, or general litter.

“An vros a veu gesys war an dor.”

The litter was left on the ground.

Also means
  1. crumbled material; mash, groundbait
  2. litter
  3. crumbled material

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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D
Cornish
del
noun
The green parts of a plant that grow on stems or branches.

“Yma del rudh war an wethren.”

There are red leaves on the tree.

Also means
  1. leaves

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
delen
noun
A single leaf from a tree or plant. It is the singulative form of the word for leaves.

“Yma delen welen war an dor.”

There is a green leaf on the ground.

Also means
  1. leaf

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
den[dɛːn]
noun
An adult male human being or a person in general.

“An den ma yw ow hirwoer.”

This man is my brother.

Also means
  1. man
  2. person

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
densa
noun
A respectful way to refer to a man who has good qualities.

“Ev yw densa da.”

He is a good man.

Also means
  1. good man

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
divers
adj
Refers to things that are varied, different from one another, or of various kinds.

“Yma kowethasow divers y'n dre.”

There are various societies in the town.

Also means
  1. diverse
  2. miscellaneous
  3. varied
  4. various

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
dorn
noun
The end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm and fingers.

“Yma dorn yn hy dorn.”

There is a hand in her hand.

Also means
  1. hand
  2. fist
  3. handle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
dov[doːv]
adj
Refers to an animal that is not wild and is used to living with people. It can also describe a gentle person.

“An cath yw pur dov.”

The cat is very tame.

Also means
  1. tame (adjective), domesticated
  2. docile, gentle
  3. tame

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
Duw[dyˑʊ]
name
The supreme being in religious belief.

“Duw re wrello dha dhyghtya.”

May God bless you.

Also means
  1. God

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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E
Cornish
ena[ˈɛnə]
adv
Used to refer to a specific time in the past or future, or to indicate a place.

“Ni a dheuth ena yn 1990.”

We came there in 1990.

Also means
  1. then, there
  2. then

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
est[ɛːst]
noun
The direction toward the point on the horizon where the sun rises.

“An howl a sevel y'n est.”

The sun rises in the east.

Also means
  1. east

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
estrenes
noun
A person who comes from a different place or country.

“Hi yw estrenes dhiworth an wlas tramor.”

She is a foreigner from the country abroad.

Also means
  1. alien
  2. foreigner
  3. outsider
  4. stranger

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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F
Cornish
fe[ˈfɛː]
noun
A payment made for professional advice or services.

“An fe yw res dhe'n laghyas.”

The fee is due to the lawyer.

Also means
  1. fee
  2. feudal estate, fief

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
fer
noun
A public event held for entertainment or trade, often with games and rides.

“An fer a veu pur lowen.”

The fair was very happy.

Also means
  1. carnival
  2. fair

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
fler
noun
A word for a smell or an odour, often referring to a bad smell or a stench.

“Yma fler drog y'n stevel.”

There is a bad smell in the room.

Also means
  1. odour
  2. smell
  3. stench
  4. stink

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
flows[flɔʊz]
noun
Words or actions that have no sense or meaning.

“Na lever flows dhymm.”

Do not tell nonsense to me.

Also means
  1. nonsense
  2. idle talk

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
fon[foːn]
noun
A device used for talking to someone who is in a different place.

“Yma an fon ow krogell.”

The phone is ringing.

Also means
  1. telephone, phone
  2. telephone

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
fore
noun
This refers to the word 'bore' after it has undergone a specific type of mutation in Cornish grammar.

“Yma fore a-dro dh'y gows.”

There is a mutation around his speech.

Also means
  1. mixed mutation of bore

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
fram
noun
A rigid structure that surrounds or supports something, such as a window or a picture.

“An fram yw gwrys a dhorn.”

The frame is made of wood.

Also means
  1. frame
  2. durn

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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G
Cornish
goos[ˈɡoːz]
noun
The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other animals. It can also refer to one's family line or ancestry.

“Yma goos yn y ughelwaes.”

There is blood in his pedigree.

Also means
  1. blood
  2. bloodline

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
gul
verb
To perform an action or to create something. This is a very common verb used in many different contexts.

“Pandr'o hwi ow kul?”

What were you doing?

Also means
  1. to do
  2. make
  3. to do, make

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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H
Cornish
henna
pronoun
A pronoun used to point out or refer to a specific object or person that is not close to the speaker.

“Henna yw ow thas.”

That is my father.

Also means
  1. that one

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
her
noun
This term refers to a specific type of linguistic change where a word's initial sound is altered under certain grammatical conditions.

“N/A”

N/A

Also means
  1. mixed mutation of ger

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
hus
noun
Refers to supernatural power, sorcery, or the use of rituals to achieve a specific effect.

“Yma hus ganso.”

He has magic.

Also means
  1. magic
  2. enchantment, spell, charm

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
hy[i]
det
A possessive pronoun used to describe something belonging to a female or feminine noun.

“hy has hi”

her seeds

Also means
  1. her, its (with reference to feminine nouns)
  2. her

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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I
Cornish
ins
pron
A non-binary third-person singular pronoun used to refer to a person.

“Ins a welas.”

They saw.

Also means
  1. they (non-binary 3rd person singular subject pronoun)
  2. theirs (non-binary 3rd person singular enclitic pronoun, used to reinforce previous pronoun)
  3. they

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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K
Cornish
kan[kaːn]
noun
A musical piece performed with the voice. It can also refer to a poem.

“An gan yw pur dha.”

The song is very good.

Also means
  1. song
  2. poem
  3. hit (song/record)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
ke
noun
A boundary made of bushes or shrubs, or a wall of earth and stones.

“An gath yw war an ge.”

The cat is on the hedge.

Also means
  1. fence
  2. hedge

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
kei[kəɪ]
noun
A different spelling or variation of the word for dog.

“An kei a dhrehevas y ben.”

The dog raised its head.

Also means
  1. alternative form of ki

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
Kernewek[kɛrˈnɛwɛk]
name
The language traditionally spoken in Cornwall.

“Yma my ow tyski Kernewek.”

I am learning Cornish.

Also means
  1. the Cornish language

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
kinda
noun
A word referring to a type or variety of something.

“Pandra yw an kinda a dhillas ma?”

What is this kind of clothes?

Also means
  1. kind

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
kol
noun
This term refers to the hard mutation applied to the word 'gol'.

“An geryow a dreylyas dhe gol.”

The words changed to kol.

Also means
  1. hard mutation of gol

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
koska
verb
To rest with one's eyes closed or to become covered in fungus due to dampness.

“Yma an flogh ow koska.”

The child is sleeping.

Also means
  1. to sleep
  2. to go mouldy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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L
Cornish
le
noun
A specific location, area, or position where someone or something is situated.

“Pur vysi yw an le ma der an hav.”

This place is very busy through the summer.

Also means
  1. place, location, venue
  2. space, seat
  3. situation
  4. place

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
linen
noun
A type of thread made from the flax plant, or fabric made from such threads.

“Yma linen pur splann yn hy dhiwla.”

She has very bright linen in her hands.

Also means
  1. singulative of lin
  2. thread

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
lost[ˈlɔst]
noun
The hindmost part of an animal or a line of people waiting for something. It can also refer to male anatomy.

“An cath a lowr hy lost.”

The cat is wagging its tail.

Also means
  1. tail
  2. queue
  3. a cock, a penis.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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M
Cornish
map
noun
A word used to refer to a male child.

“An map yw ow mab.”

The boy is my son.

Also means
  1. son
  2. boy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
me[mɛː]
pron
A personal pronoun used by the speaker to refer to themselves.

“Me a gara Kernow.”

I love Cornwall.

Also means
  1. I
  2. me

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
minen
noun
This refers to a single young goat.

“Yma minen vyghan ow ponya y'n garth.”

There is a small kid running in the garden.

Also means
  1. singulative of min ("kids, young goats")
  2. a kid

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
mules
noun
An animal that is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. It is known for being strong and stubborn.

“An mulyow a ober gans krevder.”

The mules work with strength.

Also means
  1. mule

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
my
pron
A first-person singular pronoun used to refer to oneself.

“My a welas.”

I saw.

Also means
  1. I
  2. me

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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N
Cornish
neb
pron
Refers to an unspecified amount or person.

“A wruk neb dho dho-dhy'gas?”

Did any come to your house?

Also means
  1. any
  2. some
  3. who

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
neus
noun
A collective noun referring to lengths of fiber used for spinning, weaving, or sewing.

“An neus yw hir.”

The thread is long.

Also means
  1. threads, yarn, strings
  2. threads

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
ni
pron
The subject pronoun used when referring to a group that includes the speaker.

“Ni a welas.”

We saw.

Also means
  1. we (1st person plural subject pronoun)
  2. our, us (1st person plural enclitic pronoun, used to reinforce previous pronoun)
  3. we

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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O
Cornish
orses
noun
The plural form of the word for a bear.

“Yma dew orses y'n gelli.”

There are two bears in the woods.

Also means
  1. plural of ors (“bear”)
  2. bears

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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P
Cornish
pes
noun
A small round green vegetable that grows in pods.

“Yth esov ow tybri pes.”

I am eating peas.

Also means
  1. peas

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
pin
noun
Refers to pine trees.

“Yma lies pin y'n koes.”

There are many pines in the wood.

Also means
  1. pines

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
pita
noun
A feeling of sadness or sympathy for the suffering of others.

“Yma pita dhymm an den klav.”

I feel pity for the sick man.

Also means
  1. pity

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
pub
det
Used to refer to every individual member of a group.

“Pub den a vyn bos lowen.”

Every person wants to be happy.

Also means
  1. each, every

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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R
Cornish
rann
noun
A segment or a portion of something larger. It also refers to a share that belongs to a person.

“An rann ma yw pur dheweth.”

This part is very late.

Also means
  1. part, section
  2. portion, share
  3. part

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
reden
noun
A common type of green plant with feathery leaves.

“Yma reden yn gwel.”

There are ferns in the field.

Also means
  1. ferns
  2. brackens

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
rosen
noun
A single flower of the rose plant.

“Yma rosen rudh yn ow lowarth.”

There is a red rose in my garden.

Also means
  1. singulative of ros (roses)
  2. rose

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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S
Cornish
seul
pronoun
A word used to describe a quantity of something or to refer to any person who fits a description.

“Seul a vynno, deves dhymm.”

Whoever wishes, come to me.

Also means
  1. so many, so much
  2. whoever
  3. so many

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
sira
noun
A word used to refer to one's father.

“An sira yw ow thas.”

The father is my dad.

Also means
  1. sire
  2. father

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
somm
noun
The result of adding numbers together, or a task involving addition.

“An somm yw ewn.”

The sum is correct.

Also means
  1. sums

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
spas
noun
An area or a physical room available for something to occupy. It can also refer to a chance or opportunity to do something.

“Yma spas lowr y'n kammbr ma.”

There is enough space in this room.

Also means
  1. opportunity
  2. room
  3. space

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
stanch
adj
Something that is firm, steadfast, or able to stop the flow of something like water.

“An garth yw stanch.”

The enclosure is waterproof.

Also means
  1. staunch
  2. waterproof

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
stat[staːt]
noun
A word referring to a country, government, or the condition of something.

“An stat a wra gul derivadow.”

The state makes reports.

Also means
  1. state, polity
  2. situation, state, affair
  3. estate
  4. state

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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T
Cornish
tal[taːl]
noun
The part of a person's face above the eyebrows. It can also refer to the front side of something.

“Hi a wrussa kramya y dal.”

She touched his forehead.

Also means
  1. forehead
  2. brow
  3. temple
  4. front

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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