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Cornish

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Cornish
-ek[-ɛk]
suffix
A suffix added to a noun to turn it into an adjective, often meaning 'full of' or 'having'.

“Spern (“thorn bushes”) + -ek → spernek (“thorny”)”

Thorn bushes + -ek becomes thorny.

Also means
  1. Adjectival suffix
  2. Adjectival suffix denoting abundance
  3. Adjectival suffix denoting prominence; "having big X"

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

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A
Cornish
abel[ˈaːbɛl]
adj
Having the power, skill, or means to do something.

“Sevewgh mars abel owgh hwi mar pleg.”

Please stand if you are able.

Also means
  1. able
  2. capable

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

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Cornish
amnesti
noun
An official pardon for people who have broken the law.

“An governans a restras amnesti ollgemmyn.”

The government declared a general amnesty.

Also means
  1. amnesty

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

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Cornish
apa
noun
A large primate that is related to monkeys but does not have a tail.

“An apa a dheber avalow.”

The ape eats apples.

Also means
  1. ape

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

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Cornish
absolutAppears in an example
adj
Something that is complete or not limited in any way.

“Yma dhymm absolut feth.”

I have absolute certainty.

Also means
  1. absolute

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

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B
Cornish
bas[baːz]
adj
Having little depth; not deep.

“An dowr yw bas.”

The water is shallow.

Also means
  1. shallow

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

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Cornish
bodhar
adj
Unable to hear or having limited hearing ability.

“Ev yw bodhar.”

He is deaf.

Also means
  1. deaf

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

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Cornish
bos[ˈbɔːz]
verb
An irregular verb used to describe existence or states of being. It can also imply possession or acquisition in certain contexts.

“My a veu own.”

I was frightened.

Also means
  1. to be
  2. to have; to get

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

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Cornish
bras[braːz]
adj
Having a large size or scale.

“Yma chi bras dhe'n den.”

The man has a big house.

Also means
  1. big
  2. great
  3. bulky
  4. large

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

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Cornish
buan
adj
Moving with speed or having a lot of energy.

“An den buan yw gans an ganow.”

The man is quick with his mouth.

Also means
  1. lively, quick

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

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Cornish
barnAppears in an example
noun
A formal decision or opinion formed about something.

“Yma barn dhymm war an mater ma.”

I have a judgement on this matter.

Also means
  1. critique
  2. judgement

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

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Cornish
biAppears in an example
verb
The second-person singular form of the verb 'bos' (to be) used in the subjunctive mood.

“Pan vi a'n bys tremenys, gans Krist y fydhydh trigys a-ji dh'y glos.”

When you have passed from the world, you will dwell with Christ in his glory.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present subjunctive/future subjunctive of bos (“to be”)
  2. you may be

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

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D
Cornish
dial
noun
The act of hurting someone because they have hurt you.

“Ev a hwilas dial rag an kamm a veu gwrys.”

He sought revenge for the wrong that was done.

Also means
  1. revenge
  2. retribution

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

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Cornish
doth
adj
Someone who is careful and tactful in their speech or actions.

“Hi o doth y'n gorthyp.”

She was discreet in the answer.

Also means
  1. discreet
  2. tactful
  3. well-behaved

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

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Cornish
da[daː]Appears in an example
adj
Describing something that is of high quality or satisfactory.

“Yma kynsa dydh da dhys.”

Have a good first day.

Also means
  1. good

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

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Cornish
darn[daɹn]Appears in an example
noun
A small portion or a detached part of something larger.

“Yma dhymm darn a vara.”

I have a piece of bread.

Also means
  1. bit, fragment, piece
  2. extract, part
  3. piece

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

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Cornish
densAppears in an example
noun
This is the plural form of the word for tooth.

“Yma dens gwyn dhymm.”

I have white teeth.

Also means
  1. teeth

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

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Cornish
diner[ˈdinɛr]Appears in an example
noun
A unit of currency or a small coin.

“Nyns eus diner dhymm.”

I do not have a penny.

Also means
  1. penny

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

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E
Cornish
es[ɛːz]
noun
The state of being comfortable or not having difficulty.

“Ev a wrug an ober gans es.”

He did the work with ease.

Also means
  1. ease
  2. comfort
  3. convenience

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

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Cornish
ekspresAppears in an example
adj
Describes something that is clear or explicit in its meaning.

“Yma dhymm govyn ekspres.”

I have an express question.

Also means
  1. express

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

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Cornish
eva[ˈɛːvə]Appears in an example
verb
The act of taking liquid into the body through the mouth.

“Yma ow whans dhymm eva dowr.”

I have a desire to drink water.

Also means
  1. to drink
  2. absorb

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

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F
Cornish
fara
noun
The way a person acts or conducts themselves.

“Da o hy fara.”

Her behaviour was good.

Also means
  1. behaviour
  2. conduct

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
fur[fyːr]
adj
Describing someone who has good judgment or behaves in a sensible manner.

“Yma dha vamm owth omdhegy a-vras, hi yw den fur.”

Your mother is behaving very well, she is a wise person.

Also means
  1. wise, prudent
  2. sensible, well-behaved
  3. wise

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

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Cornish
fayAppears in an example
noun
Strong belief in something or someone.

“Yma fey dhymm ynno.”

I have faith in him.

Also means
  1. faith

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

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Cornish
fluAppears in an example
noun
A common contagious viral illness that causes fever and body aches.

“Yma dhymm an flu.”

I have the flu.

Also means
  1. influenza

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

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G
Cornish
gevelAppears in an example
noun
One of two children born at the same birth.

“Yma gevel dhymm.”

I have a twin.

Also means
  1. twin

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

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Cornish
grasAppears in an example
noun
The quality of being elegant or a way to express thanks.

“Yma dhymm gras rag an ro.”

I have thanks for the gift.

Also means
  1. grace
  2. thanks

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

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H
Cornish
hav[haːv]
noun
The warmest season of the year, occurring between spring and autumn.

“Yma an hav ow tos.”

Summer is coming.

Also means
  1. summer

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

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Cornish
havi[ˈhavi]
verb
To spend the time during the summer season in a particular place.

“An edhyn a hav yn Breten Veur.”

The birds spend the summer in Great Britain.

Also means
  1. to pass or spend the summer
  2. to summer

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

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Cornish
hwil[ʍil]
noun
An insect of an order distinguished by having forewings modified into hard wing cases.

“Hwil vras yw an hwil ma.”

This beetle is a big beetle.

Also means
  1. beetle

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

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Cornish
hanterAppears in an example
noun
One of two equal parts that make up a whole.

“Me re dhybris hanter an aval.”

I have eaten half the apple.

Also means
  1. half

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

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Cornish
hir[ˈhiːr]Appears in an example
adj
Describes something that has a great length or height.

“Yma dhenni kow hir.”

We have a long dog.

Also means
  1. long
  2. tall

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

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K
Cornish
krev
adj
Having great physical or mental power.

“An den yw pur grev.”

The man is very strong.

Also means
  1. strong
  2. mighty
  3. vigorous

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

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Cornish
kodAppears in an example
noun
A system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent messages.

“Yma kod dhymm.”

I have a code.

Also means
  1. code

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

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Cornish
kovAppears in an example
noun
The ability to remember or a specific thing that is remembered.

“Yma kov da dhymm anedhi.”

I have a good memory of her.

Also means
  1. memory
  2. recollection

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

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L
Cornish
lasAppears in an example
noun
A word used to describe alcoholic beverages or liquor.

“Yma edhom a las dhymm.”

I have a need for alcohol.

Also means
  1. alcohol
  2. liquor

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

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Cornish
leAppears in an example
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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M
Cornish
mans
adj
Having a physical disability that prevents normal movement.

“Yma an margh mans.”

The horse is crippled.

Also means
  1. crippled
  2. maimed

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

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Cornish
mas
adj
Having positive qualities, or being right and proper in behavior.

“Den mas yw ev.”

He is a good man.

Also means
  1. good
  2. moral
  3. respectable
  4. virtuous

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

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Cornish
melys
adj
Having a sugary taste.

“An aval yw pur melys.”

The apple is very sweet.

Also means
  1. sweet
  2. sugary

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

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Cornish
moon
adj
Having little flesh; thin or narrow in build.

“Dhe vos moon yw hy feth.”

Being slender is her nature.

Also means
  1. slender
  2. slim
  3. thin

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

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Cornish
magaAppears in an example
verb
To take care of and grow something, such as a child or an animal.

“Res yw dhymm maga ow flogh.”

I have to raise my child.

Also means
  1. to rear, nurture, raise
  2. to keep (animals)

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

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Cornish
mona[ˈmoːnə]Appears in an example
noun
Coins or paper notes used for paying for goods and services.

“Yma mona dhymm.”

I have money.

Also means
  1. money, cash
  2. change
  3. money

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

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O
Cornish
oberAppears in an example
noun
A task, job, or a thing that is done.

“Yma meur a ober dhymm hedhyw.”

I have a lot of work today.

Also means
  1. work
  2. act
  3. deed
  4. exercise

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

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Cornish
onenAppears in an example
num
The number that comes after zero.

“Yma onen a'm flehes.”

I have one child.

Also means
  1. one

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

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Cornish
ownAppears in an example
noun
A feeling of being afraid or alarmed by something.

“Yma own dhymm a'n karr.”

I have a fear of the car.

Also means
  1. fear, -phobia
  2. alarm
  3. fright, scare
  4. fear

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

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P
Cornish
pas[paːz]Appears in an example
noun
A sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs.

“Yma pas krev dhymm.”

I have a bad cough.

Also means
  1. cough

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

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Cornish
pasaAppears in an example
verb
To force air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound.

“Yma dhymm hwarthas ha pasa.”

I have a cough and a cold.

Also means
  1. to cough

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

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Cornish
poreAppears in an example
noun
This word is the hard mutation form of the word 'bore'.

“Yma pore kales dhymm.”

I have a hard problem.

Also means
  1. hard mutation of bore
  2. bore

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

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Cornish
priAppears in an example
noun
A type of stiff, sticky earth that can be shaped when wet and becomes hard when baked.

“An pri yw kales y'n hav.”

The clay is hard in the summer.

Also means
  1. clay
  2. mud

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

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R
Cornish
rond[rɔnd]
adj
Having a circular shape.

“An vosen yw rond.”

The ball is round.

Also means
  1. round, circular
  2. round

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

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Cornish
resterAppears in an example
noun
A planned way of organizing things or a specific scheme.

“Yma rester da gennyn.”

We have a good arrangement.

Also means
  1. arrangement
  2. scheme

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

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S
Cornish
skomm[skɔmː]
noun
Small, sharp pieces of wood or other hard material that have broken off a larger object.

“Yma skomm yn ow dhorn.”

There is a splinter in my hand.

Also means
  1. splinters
  2. chips

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

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T
Cornish
terròsaAppears in an example
noun
A word used to describe a sudden event that causes great damage or complete chaos.

“An drobyl a dhreggas terròsa bras.”

The trouble caused great havoc.

Also means
  1. disaster
  2. havoc

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

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Cornish
torr[ˈtɔːrː]Appears in an example
noun
The front part of the human body below the chest, or a crack in something.

“Yma dhymm torr kales.”

I have a hard stomach.

Also means
  1. break
  2. fracture
  3. abdomen
  4. belly
  5. stomach
  6. tummy
  7. womb

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

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Cornish
treysAppears in an example
noun
The plural form of the word for a foot.

“Yma dhiw dreys dhymm.”

I have two feet.

Also means
  1. plural of troos (“foot”)
  2. feet

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

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Y
Cornish
ys[ɪs]Appears in an example
noun
A collective term referring to grains or cereals like wheat and barley. It is often used in a general sense for staple crops.

“An ys a veu treghys yn an hav.”

The corn was harvested in the summer.

Also means
  1. corn
  2. barley
  3. cereals
  4. wheat

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

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