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Cornish

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'
Cornish
'sAppears in an example
det
A short form used before a word to show that it belongs to a female.

“Yma hy 's tas ow mos.”

Her father is going.

Also means
  1. her

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

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A
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
anemia
noun
A medical condition where a person lacks enough healthy red blood cells.

“Anemia yw kynhen medhegel.”

Anaemia is a medical condition.

Also means
  1. anaemia

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

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Cornish
anes[anˈɛz]
adj
Feeling physical pain or a lack of ease in a situation.

“An gador yw anes.”

The chair is uncomfortable.

Also means
  1. uncomfortable
  2. uneasy

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
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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Cornish
afina[aˈfiːna]Appears in an example
verb
To add things to something to make it look more beautiful or attractive.

“Hi a vynn afina hy chi rag an goel.”

She wants to decorate her house for the festival.

Also means
  1. to decorate
  2. to adorn; to garnish
  3. to embellish

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

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Cornish
agronomiAppears in an example
noun
The science of soil management and crop production.

“Hi a studhyas agronomi yn Pennskol.”

She studied agronomy at university.

Also means
  1. agronomy

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

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Cornish
akademiAppears in an example
noun
A place of study or a specialized school.

“Yma an studhyer y'n akademi.”

The student is in the academy.

Also means
  1. academy

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

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Cornish
ammAppears in an example
noun
An act of touching someone with your lips as a sign of affection.

“Hi a ros dhymm amm.”

She gave me a kiss.

Also means
  1. kiss

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

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Cornish
ammaAppears in an example
verb
To press your lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting.

“Hi a ammas hy flogh.”

She kissed her child.

Also means
  1. to kiss

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

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Cornish
askelAppears in an example
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
avisAppears in an example
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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Cornish
ayr[aɪr]Appears in an example
noun
The invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and that we breathe.

“An ayr yw pur glan hedhyw.”

The air is very clean today.

Also means
  1. air

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

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B
Cornish
bay[bæi]
noun
A physical act of showing affection by touching lips to someone or something.

“Hi a ros dhymm bay.”

She gave me a kiss.

Also means
  1. kiss

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

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Cornish
bonk
noun
A sudden loud noise or a forceful physical impact.

“My a glewas bonk war an darras.”

I heard a bang on the door.

Also means
  1. bang, knock
  2. bang

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
barnaAppears in an example
verb
The act of making a formal decision or evaluation about something.

“Res yw dhyn barna an gwir.”

We must judge the truth.

Also means
  1. to adjudicate, critique, judge
  2. to judge

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

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Cornish
basar[baˈzaːr]Appears in an example
noun
A marketplace or a sale, often for charity, where various goods are sold.

“Yma basar yn Kernow hedhyw.”

There is a bazaar in Cornwall today.

Also means
  1. bazaar
  2. jumble sale

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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Cornish
biesAppears in an example
verb
This is a form of the verb to be, used to describe a state in a conditional way.

“Gwiw vies dhe gavos krog, my a'n te, re'n jydh hedhyw.”

I swear it to you by this day you'd be fit for a hanging.

Also means
  1. inflection of bos (“to be”)
  2. inflection of bos (“to be”):
  3. would be

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

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Cornish
bilenAppears in an example
noun
A person who does bad things or acts in a criminal way.

“An bilen a leghyas an arghans.”

The villain stole the money.

Also means
  1. villain, gangster, thug
  2. villain

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

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Cornish
bollenAppears in an example
noun
A glass object that gives off light when it is powered by electricity.

“An wollen yw devnydhys yn krambla.”

The light bulb is used in the lamp.

Also means
  1. light bulb

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

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Cornish
boniAppears in an example
noun
A small hand-held axe used for tasks like dressing stone or splitting wooden planks.

“An boni yw devnydhys rag kramya karrek.”

The splitter is used for dressing stone.

Also means
  1. splitter, a small-handed axe (for dressing stone, splitting planks)
  2. splitter

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

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Cornish
boosAppears in an example
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
botellaAppears in an example
verb
The act of putting a liquid or substance into a bottle for storage.

“Res yw dhyn botella an leth.”

We need to bottle the milk.

Also means
  1. to bottle

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

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Cornish
butAppears in an example
noun
The thicker end of something or a target.

“An but a veu treghys.”

The butt was cut.

Also means
  1. butt

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

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C
Cornish
chy[tʃiː]
noun
A building where people live or a home.

“Yma ow chy yn Pennsans.”

My house is in Penzance.

Also means
  1. house

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

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Cornish
cherAppears in an example
noun
A person's mood or general state of mind.

“Yma cher dha dhis hedhyw.”

You are in a good mood today.

Also means
  1. cheer, mood, state of mind
  2. cheer

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

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D
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
denti[ˈdɛːnti]Appears in an example
adj
Something that is delicate, small, or refined. It can also describe a person who is very fussy or particular about their choices.

“Hi yw pur denti yn kever hy dybri.”

She is very fussy about what she eats.

Also means
  1. dainty, delicate
  2. fastidious, fussy
  3. dainty

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

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Cornish
derivas[dɛˈrivas]Appears in an example
verb
To communicate information or to express a thought.

“Res yw dhymm derivas an kevrin.”

I must tell the secret.

Also means
  1. to tell, inform, report
  2. to express
  3. to tell

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

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Cornish
dienAppears in an example
adj
Used to describe something that is whole or total, or to emphasize that something is utter or thorough.

“Yma an ober dien dhyworth an gweythyer.”

The work is complete from the worker.

Also means
  1. complete, entire, thorough, utter, whole
  2. complete

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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Cornish
dis-Appears in an example
prefix
A prefix indicating the reversal of an action or the lack of a quality.

“Yth esa res dhymm diswul an gweyth.”

I had to undo the work.

Also means
  1. un-, non-, -less
  2. un-

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

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Cornish
dornAppears in an example
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
dothAppears in an example
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
dri[driː]Appears in an example
verb
To carry something to a place or to convince someone to do something.

“Dri an lyver dhymm.”

Bring the book to me.

Also means
  1. to bring
  2. to persuade

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

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Cornish
drog[drɔːɡ]Appears in an example
adj
Describing something that is not good, is harmful, or is morally wrong.

“Yma drog dhymm.”

I feel bad.

Also means
  1. bad
  2. evil, wicked
  3. invalid
  4. nasty
  5. naughty, wicked
  6. wrong

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

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Cornish
Duw[dyˑʊ]Appears in an example
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
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
elin[ˈɛlɪn]Appears in an example
noun
The joint between the upper and lower arm, or a sharp corner.

“Yth esa dhymm dhiw elin.”

I had two elbows.

Also means
  1. elbow
  2. angle

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
fia
verb
To move quickly away from danger or to feel great dislike for someone or something.

“Res yw dhis fia an peryl.”

You must flee the danger.

Also means
  1. to flee, run away
  2. to despise, disdain

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

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Cornish
fallAppears in an example
noun
A state of failing to succeed or a loss of something.

“Yth o an fall dhymm.”

It was a failure for me.

Also means
  1. failure
  2. loss

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

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Cornish
fals[ˈfals]Appears in an example
adj
Something that is not true or sincere. It can also describe someone who acts in a treacherous or cheating way.

“Hi o fals gans hy gour.”

She was unfaithful to her husband.

Also means
  1. adulterous
  2. cheating
  3. false
  4. insincere
  5. treacherous

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

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Cornish
falsa[ˈfalsə]Appears in an example
verb
To cut grass or grain crops using a long, curved blade on a long handle.

“Res yw dhymm falsa an garth hethweth.”

I must scythe the garden today.

Also means
  1. to scythe

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

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Cornish
faraAppears in an example
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
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
fe[ˈfɛː]Appears in an example
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
finAppears in an example
noun
The point where something stops or finishes.

“An fin a'n hyns yw a-dro dhe'n dre.”

The end of the road is near the town.

Also means
  1. end
  2. limit

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

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Cornish
fistenAppears in an example
noun
Moving or acting with great speed.

“Gwruthyl an ober gans fisten.”

Do the work with haste.

Also means
  1. haste
  2. hurry

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

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Cornish
flows[flɔʊz]Appears in an example
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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G
Cornish
god
noun
A grammatical change that occurs to the word 'kod' in certain sentence structures.

“An god yw an treylyans bogh a 'kod'.”

The god is the soft mutation of 'kod'.

Also means
  1. soft mutation of kod

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

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H
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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Cornish
hys
noun
A measurement of how long something is from one end to the other.

“Yma hys an fordh hir.”

The length of the road is long.

Also means
  1. length
  2. extent

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

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K
Cornish
Kernow[ˈkɛrnɔʊ]
name
The name of the south-western peninsula and cultural region of Britain.

“My a gara Kernow fest.”

I like Cornwall very much.

Also means
  1. Cornwall (a peninsula, cultural area, maritime ceremonial county, and duchy in England; forming its south-western extremity, bordered by Devon in the east)
  2. Cornwall

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

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Cornish
korf[kɔɹf]
noun
The entire physical structure of a person or animal.

“Yma dha gorf krev.”

Your body is strong.

Also means
  1. body

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

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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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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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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
min[mɪn]
noun
The sharp part of a blade or the opening of a container or physical feature.

“An gwyns a wrug min an gwalas.”

The wind made the edge of the field.

Also means
  1. edge
  2. mouth

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

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N
Cornish
natur
noun
The physical world or the basic qualities of a person or thing.

“Yma natur brav dhodho.”

He has a good character.

Also means
  1. nature
  2. character

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

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Cornish
nor
noun
The earth or the physical globe.

“Yma an nor ow treylya.”

The world is turning.

Also means
  1. world

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

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P
Cornish
patata
noun
A common starchy vegetable that grows underground.

“Yth esov vy ow tybri patata.”

I am eating a potato.

Also means
  1. potato

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
poos[poːz]
adj
Describes something that has a lot of weight, or is very important or serious. It can also describe humid weather.

“An tregyn yw poos.”

The burden is heavy.

Also means
  1. heavy
  2. serious, important
  3. burdensome
  4. muggy
  5. bold

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

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Cornish
prag
prep
Used to ask for a reason or explanation.

“Prag yth esos ty omma?”

Why are you here?

Also means
  1. why

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R
Cornish
rosa
verb
To catch or trap someone or something. It can also mean to score a goal in a game.

“Yma ow rosa an bel dhe'n gol.”

I am catching/scoring the ball into the goal.

Also means
  1. to catch
  2. to confine, ensnare, net
  3. to score a goal

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

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S
Cornish
saw[saw]
adj
Being in a state of good physical or mental condition.

“Yma an flogh saw ha lowen.”

The child is healthy and happy.

Also means
  1. healthy, well
  2. safe, secure
  3. healthy

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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T
Cornish
tetti
noun
A starchy root vegetable that is often cooked or fried and served as a food staple.

“Yma tetti war an voes.”

There is a potato on the table.

Also means
  1. potato

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

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Cornish
toll
noun
An opening or hollow space in a solid object.

“Yma toll yn an fos.”

There is a hole in the wall.

Also means
  1. hole, opening
  2. orifice
  3. burrow
  4. dive
  5. hole

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

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Cornish
tra
noun
A general word used to describe an item, object, or piece of equipment. It can also refer to the number zero.

“Nyns eus tra vyth ow hwarvos.”

Nothing at all is happening.

Also means
  1. item, object, thing
  2. appliance
  3. zero
  4. thing

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

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Cornish
tron[troːn]
noun
The part of the face used for breathing or smelling. It can also refer to a physical snout, an animal trunk, or a point of land stretching out.

“Yma tron hir dhodho.”

He has a long nose.

Also means
  1. nose, snout, trunk
  2. point (of land)
  3. nose

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

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Cornish
tu
noun
One of the flat surfaces of an object, or a direction in which someone or something faces.

“An voot yw war an tu arall.”

The boat is on the other side.

Also means
  1. side
  2. direction, bearing

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

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W
Cornish
why[ʍiː]
pron
A pronoun used to address more than one person, or a single person in a formal manner.

“Why yw an gwella dyskydhyon.”

You are the best teachers.

Also means
  1. you (formal or plural)

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

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