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Iban

panjai[pan.dʒai̯]

adjective

long

“Tali tu kelalu panjai.”

This rope is too long.

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Iban

aumAppears in an example

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

meeting

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

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Iban

bukAppears in an example

noun

The natural fibers growing from the skin on the head.

“Buk iya panjai.”

Her hair is long.

Also means

hair

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

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Iban

iku[i.kʊʔ]Appears in an example

noun

The part of an animal's body that sticks out from the back end.

“Iku ukui nya panjai.”

The dog's tail is long.

Also means

tail (appendage of an animal)
tail

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

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Iban

abas[abas]Appears in an example

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

to visit
to check

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

root (of plant)
root

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

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