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Iban

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Iban
sa
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
satu
num
The smallest whole number.

“Beri aku satu iti epal.”

Give me one apple.

Also means
  1. one

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

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Iban
sabun[sabʊn]
noun
A substance used for cleaning the body or laundry.

“Aku ngena sabun mandi.”

I use bath soap.

Also means
  1. soap (substance)
  2. soap

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

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Iban
salah[salea̯h]
adj
Something that is incorrect or not true.

“Jawapan iya salah.”

His answer is wrong.

Also means
  1. false
  2. wrong

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

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Iban
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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Iban
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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Iban
dosa[dosa]
noun
An act that goes against religious or moral laws.

“Anang ngereja dosa.”

Do not commit a sin.

Also means
  1. sin

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

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Iban
misa[ˈmi.sa]
noun
A religious service in the Catholic Church.

“Kami deka mansang ngagai misa pagi tu.”

We are going to Mass this morning.

Also means
  1. Mass

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

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Iban
rusa[rusaʔ]
noun
A large animal with hooves and often antlers that lives in the forest.

“Kami meda rusa ba babas.”

We saw a deer in the forest.

Also means
  1. deer

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

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Iban
tusah[tu.sah]
adjective
difficult

“Pengawa tu tusah deka tembu jampat.”

This task is difficult to finish quickly.

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Iban
pisang[pi.saŋ]
noun
A long, curved fruit with a thick yellow or green skin that can be eaten.

“Iya makai pisang.”

He is eating a banana.

Also means
  1. banana

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

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