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Iban

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Iban
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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Iban
saAppears in an example
affix
A prefix used to shorten the word satu. It can also combine with verbs to turn them into nouns.

“Sengayoh nya manah amat.”

That paddle is very good.

Also means
  1. short form for satu, often pronounced as se-.
  2. combine with a verb in nasal form e.g. se + kayoh (kayoh means "paddle") to form a noun sengayoh (a paddle).
  3. combine with a verb in nasal form and a prefix pe- e.g. sa + pe + san (san means "a load") to form a noun sapenyan (as much as one can carry) and sa + pe + temu (temu means "opinion") to form sapenemu (as much as one knows).
  4. short form for satu

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

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Iban
asuAppears in an example
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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Iban
aus[ˈaus]Appears in an example
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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Iban
butAppears in an example
adj
Having an unpleasant or foul smell.

“Paluai nya bau but amat.”

That rotting fish smells very stinky.

Also means
  1. stinky

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

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Iban
jai[d͡ʒaeʔ]Appears in an example
adj
Used to describe someone with a wicked personality, something that is broken, or someone who is unattractive in appearance.

“Perangai iya jai amat.”

His personality is very bad.

Also means
  1. bad, evil (of personality)
  2. broken (of stuff/things)
  3. ugly (of appearance)
  4. bad

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

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Iban
mar[mar]Appears in an example
adj
Something that costs a lot of money to buy.

“Regu barang tu mar amat.”

The price of this item is very expensive.

Also means
  1. expensive

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

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Iban
mit[mit]Appears in an example
adj
Describes something that is little in size.

“Mit amat burung nya.”

That bird is very small.

Also means
  1. small

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

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Iban
pun[pun]Appears in an example
noun
A large woody plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves.

“Pun kayu nya besai amat.”

That tree is very big.

Also means
  1. tree (large woody plant)
  2. tree

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

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Iban
akarAppears in an example
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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Iban
baju[ˈbad͡ʒu]Appears in an example
noun
A garment worn to cover the upper part of the body.

“Baju tu manah amat.”

This shirt is very nice.

Also means
  1. top (clothing that covers upper body)
  2. top

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

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Iban
bulu[ˈbu.lu]Appears in an example
noun
The thin, soft strands that grow on the body of humans or animals.

“Kucing nya bulu iya lembut amat.”

That cat has very soft fur.

Also means
  1. body hair
  2. fur
  3. feather

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

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Iban
gaga[ɡaɡa]Appears in an example
adj
Feeling or showing pleasure and contentment.

“Aku gaga amat ati meda nuan.”

I am very happy to see you.

Also means
  1. happy

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

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Iban
hari[ˈari]Appears in an example
noun
The period of time between sunrise and sunset, or a full cycle of twenty-four hours.

“Hari tu amat panas.”

Today is very hot.

Also means
  1. day

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

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Iban
kayu[ˈkajuʔ]Appears in an example
noun
A woody perennial plant, typically having a single stem or trunk growing to a considerable height. It also refers to the hard fibrous material that makes up the main substance of a tree.

“Kayu nya tinggi amat.”

That tree is very tall.

Also means
  1. tree
  2. wood (part of a plant)

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

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Iban
rayaAppears in an example
adj
Something that is very big or great in size. It can also describe something that is main or important.

“Jalai raya tu besai amat.”

This main road is very big.

Also means
  1. large
  2. major
  3. main

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

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Iban
siga[si.ɡaʔ]Appears in an example
adj
Describes something that is not tamed or living in a natural state.

“Engkayau nya siga amat.”

That wildcat is very fierce.

Also means
  1. wild

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

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Iban
sima[simaʔ]Appears in an example
noun
This term refers specifically to the navel of a snake.

“Sima ular nya besai amat.”

The snake's navel is very large.

Also means
  1. navel (of a snake)

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

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Iban
ujan[ud͡ʒan]Appears in an example
noun
Water that falls in drops from the clouds to the ground.

“Ujan balat amat kemari.”

The rain was very heavy yesterday.

Also means
  1. rain

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

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Iban
balat[ba.lat]Appears in an example
adj
A word used to emphasize the extent or intensity of an action or state.

“Balat amat pengujan hari tu.”

The rain today is very heavy.

Also means
  1. extremely
  2. really
  3. very

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

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Iban
bulanAppears in an example
noun
The natural object that orbits the Earth and is visible at night, or a division of the year.

“Bulan terang amat malam tu.”

The moon is very bright tonight.

Also means
  1. moon (largest natural satellite of planet Earth)
  2. moon (any substantially sized natural satellite of a planet)
  3. month (period into which a year is divided)
  4. moon

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

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Iban
masin[maˈsɪn]Appears in an example
adj
Having a taste like that of salt or sea water.

“Sup tu masin amat laban kelalu mayuh garam.”

That soup is very salty because there is too much salt in it.

Also means
  1. salty.
  2. salty

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

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Iban
chelap[t͡ʃə.lap]Appears in an example
adjective
cold

“Hari tu balat amat chelap.”

The weather today is very cold.

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Iban
keringAppears in an example
adj
Describes someone who has a lot of physical power or energy.

“Iya kering amat gawa.”

He is very strong at work.

Also means
  1. strong (physically)
  2. strong

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

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Iban
sungai[suŋai̯]Appears in an example
noun
A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea or a lake.

“Sungai nya dalam amat.”

That river is very deep.

Also means
  1. river (large stream which drains a landmass)
  2. river

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

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Iban
taring[tariəŋ]Appears in an example
noun
A long, pointed tooth used for biting or tearing.

“Taring jelu siga nya tajam amat.”

That wild animal's fang is very sharp.

Also means
  1. canine tooth
  2. fang

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

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Iban
tinggi[tiŋɡiʔ]Appears in an example
adj
Refers to something that reaches a great distance upwards or is at a high elevation.

“Bukit nya tinggi amat.”

That hill is very high.

Also means
  1. high (elevation)
  2. tall (height)
  3. high

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

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