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Cornish

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Cornish
torr[ˈtɔːrː]
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
tour
noun
A tall, narrow building or structure, often part of a castle.

“An tour yw ughel.”

The tower is high.

Also means
  1. tower
  2. keep

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
faktor
noun
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome.

“Yma lies faktor dhe'n hwarvos.”

There are many factors to the event.

Also means
  1. factor

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

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Cornish
moskito[mɔsˈkitɔʊ]
noun
A small flying insect that bites people and animals to drink their blood.

“Yma moskito war ow bregh.”

There is a mosquito on my arm.

Also means
  1. mosquito

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

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Cornish
hy[i]Means to
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
ovMeans to
verb
The first-person singular present form of the verb 'to be'.

“Kerneweger ov.”

I am a Cornish speaker.

Also means
  1. first-person singular present indicative of bos (“to be”)
  2. I am

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

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Cornish
pò[pɔ]Means to
conj
Used to introduce another possibility.

“A vynnydh te y dhos pò kelli?”

Do you want to come or stay?

Also means
  1. or

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

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Cornish
riMeans to
verb
To hand something over to someone else or grant something to them.

“Yma ow ri an lyver dhis.”

I am giving the book to you.

Also means
  1. to give
  2. to grant
  3. to present

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

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Cornish
yn[ɪn]Means to
prep
A preposition used to indicate location or state. It is very common in Cornish for saying where something is.

“Yma an gath yn an kegin.”

The cat is in the kitchen.

Also means
  1. in

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

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Cornish
ys[ɪs]Means to
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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Cornish
ywMeans to
verb
The present tense form of the verb 'to be' used for the third-person singular.

“Hi yw ow hovell.”

She is my friend.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present indicative of bos
  2. is

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

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Cornish
aga[ˌaɡa]Means to
det
Belonging to or associated with a group of people previously mentioned.

“Yma aga chi ogas.”

Their house is near.

Also means
  1. their

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

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Cornish
bos[ˈbɔːz]Means to
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
briMeans to
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
dos[dɔːz]Means to
verb
To arrive at a place or reach a destination.

“Yma ev ow tos dhe'n dre.”

He is coming to the town.

Also means
  1. to come
  2. arrive

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

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Cornish
dov[doːv]Means to
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
dri[driː]Means to
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
-ek[-ɛk]Means to
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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Cornish
ena[ˈɛnə]Means to
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
eusMeans to
verb
A verb form used in questions to ask if something exists.

“Eus dragon y'n menydh?”

Is there a dragon in the mountain?

Also means
  1. third-person singular present indicative dependent indefinite of bos (“to be”)
  2. is there

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

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Cornish
eva[ˈɛːvə]Means to
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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Cornish
fasMeans to
noun
The front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin.

“An vughes a welas ow fas.”

The cow saw my face.

Also means
  1. face
  2. visage

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

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Cornish
fiaMeans to
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
gulMeans to
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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Cornish
hysMeans to
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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Cornish
-ikMeans to
suffix
A suffix added to words to indicate something is small or to express affection.

“Davas + -ik = davasik”

Sheep + -ik = lamb

Also means
  1. Forms diminutives
  2. diminutive suffix

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

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Cornish
is-Means to
prefix
A prefix added to words to indicate something that is lower, underneath, or secondary to the main thing.

“is- + poynt (“point”) → ispoynt (“minimum”)”

is- + poynt (“point”) → ispoynt (“minimum”)

Also means
  1. sub-, infra-, lower, under
  2. vice, deputy
  3. sub-

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

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Cornish
kodMeans to
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
mìn[mɪn]Means to
noun
The plural form used to describe young goats.

“An mìn a wra lamme war an glesyn.”

The kids are jumping on the green grass.

Also means
  1. kids (young goats)
  2. kids

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

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Cornish
mosMeans to
verb
The action of moving from one place to another or changing state.

“Yma ow mos dh'an dre.”

I am going to the town.

Also means
  1. to go
  2. to become

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

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Cornish
panMeans to
adj
A word used to ask about the identity or nature of something. It is used in questions.

“Pan yw henna?”

What is that?

Also means
  1. what

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

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Cornish
pleMeans to
adv
A word used to ask about a location or place.

“Ple'th os ta?”

Where are you?

Also means
  1. where

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

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Cornish
resMeans to
verb
To require something or to be under an obligation.

“Res yw dhymm mos tre.”

I must go home.

Also means
  1. to need
  2. must

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

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Cornish
savMeans to
noun
A position where someone is standing or a place to stand.

“Kemer dha sav.”

Take your stand.

Also means
  1. stand, stance
  2. stand

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

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Cornish
siaMeans to
verb
To make a sound like an insect or dry leaves moving.

“An gwenen a sia a-dro.”

The bees buzz around.

Also means
  1. to buzz
  2. hiss
  3. rustle
  4. to buzz, hiss, rustle

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

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Cornish
sim[siːm]Means to
noun
A small to medium-sized primate that often lives in trees.

“Yma sim ow clappya yn gwedh.”

A monkey is chattering in the trees.

Also means
  1. monkey

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

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Cornish
tew[tɛʊ]Means to
adj
Describing something that is large, rounded, or lacking a slim shape. It can also refer to something that is dense or thick in composition.

“An cath yw tew.”

The cat is fat.

Also means
  1. fat
  2. thick
  3. dense
  4. bulky

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

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Cornish
tus[tyːz]Means to
noun
Plural form referring to a group of people or human beings.

“Yma lies tus y'n dre.”

There are many people in the town.

Also means
  1. men
  2. people
  3. persons

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

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Cornish
usiMeans to
verb
A form of the verb 'to be' used in specific grammatical structures after certain words.

“My a vynn an krevva korev usi omma.”

I want the strongest beer that there is here.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present indicative dependent definite of bos (“to be”)
  2. is

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

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