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269 words and 8 phrases found.

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aba[abaʔ]
noun
The male parent of a person.

“Aba aku”

My father

Also means
  1. father

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

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abas[abas]
verb
To go to a place to see someone or to inspect something.

“Aku deka abas kaban aku di rumah panjai.”

I want to visit my friend at the longhouse.

Also means
  1. to visit
  2. to check

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

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abi[a.bi]
noun
A mark or damage on the body or on an object like a jar.

“Abi ba jari iya agi marai.”

The wound on his hand is still painful.

Also means
  1. wound or cut
  2. trace
  3. scars
  4. cracks (as in jars, plates etc.)

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

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abu[abu]
noun
The powdery grey or black residue left after a fire has burnt something. It can also refer to fine dust particles.

“Abu kayu nya betabur di atas tanah.”

The wood ash is scattered on the ground.

Also means
  1. ash (solid remains of a fire)
  2. dust
  3. ash

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

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abur[ˈabur]
noun
A state of complete confusion or disorder.

“Suasana nya nyadi abur.”

The atmosphere became chaotic.

Also means
  1. chaos

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

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ada
verb
Used to express possession or existence of something.

“Aku bisi ada duit.”

I have money.

Also means
  1. to be born; to give birth
  2. to supply; to provide
  3. to have; to possess
  4. to have

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

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adat
noun
A traditional way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society or place.

“Kitai patut bebasaka adat lama.”

We must respect old customs.

Also means
  1. custom (Frequent repetition of the same act)
  2. custom

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

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ai[aiʔ]
noun
The clear liquid that is essential for life and found in rivers, rain, and oceans.

“Aku haus, aku deka ngirup ai.”

I am thirsty, I want to drink water.

Also means
  1. water

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

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ajar[a.d͡ʒar]
noun
Information or knowledge that is taught or a piece of guidance.

“Iya meri aku siti ajar.”

He gave me a lesson.

Also means
  1. lesson
  2. advice

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

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aka[akaʔ]
noun
A term used to refer to or address one's older brother.

“Aka aku gawa ba opis.”

My older brother works at the office.

Also means
  1. older brother

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

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akai[a.kai]
intj
An exclamation used to express physical pain or, sometimes, great surprise.

“Akai, jari aku telih!”

Ouch, my finger is injured!

Also means
  1. ouch (expression of one's own physical pain)
  2. wow (expression of one's surprise and wonder)
  3. ouch

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

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akar
noun
The part of a plant that grows underground and takes in water and nutrients.

“Akar kayu nya panjai amat.”

The tree root is very long.

Also means
  1. root (of plant)
  2. root

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

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aki[akiʔ]
noun
The father of one's parent.

“Aki aku udah tuai.”

My grandfather is old.

Also means
  1. grandfather

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

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aku
pron
A word used by a person to refer to themselves.

“Aku deka makai.”

I want to eat.

Also means
  1. I, me (first person singular pronoun)
  2. my (first person singular possessive pronoun)
  3. I

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

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alu
noun
A wooden tool used for pounding rice or other grains in a mortar.

“Iya ngena alu dikena nutuk padi.”

He uses a pestle to pound the rice.

Also means
  1. a pestle

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

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alus
adj
Describes something that is smooth to the touch or a person who speaks in a gentle manner. It also refers to fair behavior in games.

“Iya bejaku enggau chara ti alus.”

She speaks in a gentle way.

Also means
  1. fine, soft
  2. peaceful, calm
  3. clean; no foul play (in games)
  4. gentle (in speech)
  5. fine

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

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amai[amai]
adj
In accordance with fact or reality; real.

“Amai, aku bisi meda iya.”

It's true, I have seen him.

Also means
  1. true

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

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amat[amat]
adj
Used to describe something that is in accordance with fact or reality.

“Amat, aku bisi meda iya.”

It's true, I have seen him.

Also means
  1. true

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

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anak
noun
A young human being who is a daughter or son.

“Anak mit nya benung tinduk.”

The small child is sleeping.

Also means
  1. child (a female or male child, a daughter or son)
  2. Son, one of the three persons of the Trinity, believed to have become incarnated in Jesus Christ
  3. child

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

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anda[an.da]
adj
Describes someone who is fortunate or possesses deep knowledge.

“Iya anda padi”

He is always lucky in obtaining rice

Also means
  1. lucky; fortunate
  2. knowledgeable
  3. lucky

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

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angat[a.ŋat]
adjective
hot

“Ai kopi tu agi bangat angat.”

This coffee water is still very hot.

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ansa
noun
A large water bird that is related to ducks and swans.

“Ansa nya benung makai ba rumput.”

The goose is eating on the grass.

Also means
  1. goose (a grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae)
  2. goose

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

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anti[antiə̯ʔ]
verb
To stay in one place until something happens or someone arrives.

“Anang anti aku ditu.”

Do not wait for me here.

Also means
  1. to wait

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

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anu[anuʔ]
pronoun
A word used to refer to a person or thing when you cannot remember or do not want to mention the specific name. It acts as a filler word in conversation.

“Aku deka mai anu nya ke pasar.”

I want to bring that thing to the market.

Also means
  1. something whose name is unknown or left unmentioned, typically as a filler word.
  2. something

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

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api
noun
The heat and light produced by something burning.

“Kami nepan api ngulihka panggau.”

We lit a fire to cook dinner.

Also means
  1. fire (oxidation reaction)
  2. fire

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

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apin[a.pin]
verb
Used to indicate that an action or event has not occurred yet but is expected to happen later.

“Apin makai agi sida.”

They have not eaten yet.

Also means
  1. not yet (not for the moment, though expected later)
  2. not yet

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

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apus[apus]
verb
To stop a fire from burning, or to remove something such as a digital record or data.

“Tolong apus api nya sebedau kitai pulai.”

Please extinguish that fire before we return home.

Also means
  1. to extinguish; to put an end to
  2. to delete
  3. to extinguish

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

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aram[aram]
intj
An expression used to encourage someone to do something or to join in.

“Aram, kitai mansang ke pasar!”

Come on, let's go to the market!

Also means
  1. come on

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

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ari
prep
Used to indicate the starting point or source of an object or action.

“Aku datai ari pasar.”

I came from the market.

Also means
  1. from

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

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asap
noun
The gray or black cloud that comes out from a fire.

“Asap pansut ari perabung rumah.”

Smoke came out from the roof of the house.

Also means
  1. smoke (visible particles and vapour given off by burning material)
  2. smoke

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

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asi[ˈasiʔ]
noun
Cooked grains that are commonly eaten as a main food source.

“Aku makai asi.”

I am eating rice.

Also means
  1. rice

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

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asu
noun
A common animal often kept as a pet or used for hunting.

“Asu nya lungga amat.”

The dog is very loud.

Also means
  1. dog (animal)
  2. dog

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

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atap
noun
The structure that covers the top of a building or house.

“Atap rumah kami bocor.”

The roof of our house is leaking.

Also means
  1. roof

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

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atas[a.tas]
prep
Used to indicate a position that is higher than or above something else.

“Bup nya ba atas mija.”

The book is on the table.

Also means
  1. on; above; over
  2. on

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

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ati[a.ti]
noun
Refers to the physical organ in the body or figuratively to a person's feelings or kindness.

“Iya bisi ati ti badas.”

He has a kind heart.

Also means
  1. liver (organ of the body)
  2. heart (emotions or kindness)
  3. liver

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

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atmosfera[ətmosfera]
noun
The layer of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.

“Atmosfera bumi bisi oksigen.”

The Earth's atmosphere has oxygen.

Also means
  1. atmosphere

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

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au
intj
A word used to agree or express a positive response.

“Au, aku setuju enggau penemu nuan.”

Yes, I agree with your idea.

Also means
  1. yes

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

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aum
noun
A gathering of people for a discussion or to make a decision.

“Kami bisi aum ba rumah panjai.”

We have a meeting at the longhouse.

Also means
  1. meeting

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

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aus[ˈaus]
adj
The feeling of needing to drink water.

“Aku aus amat laban hari panas.”

I am very thirsty because the weather is hot.

Also means
  1. thirsty

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

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aya[ajaʔ]
noun
The brother of one's father or mother.

“Aya datai nemuai.”

My uncle came to visit.

Also means
  1. uncle (parent's brother)

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

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