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Iban

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Iban
ti[tiʔ]
conj
A relative pronoun used to refer to a person or thing previously mentioned.

“Iya ti mai aku pulai.”

He is the one who brought me home.

Also means
  1. which ((relative) who, whom, what)
  2. which

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

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Iban
tinggi[tiŋɡiʔ]
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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Iban
tinggal[tiŋ.ɡäl]
verb
To remain in a place or to stay behind for a short time.

“Tinggal ditu dulu, lagi aku ngambi.”

Stay here first, I'll fetch you later.

Also means
  1. to leave.
  2. to wait for a short time.
  3. to leave

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

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Iban
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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Iban
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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Iban
ruti[ruti]
noun
A baked food made from dough consisting of flour, water, and yeast or another leavening agent.

“Aku makai ruti enggau jem pagi tadi.”

I ate bread with jam this morning.

Also means
  1. bread (baked dough made from cereals)
  2. bread

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

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Iban
tum[tʊm]Appears in an example
noun
A type of old-fashioned jar that is wide in the middle and narrow at the opening, characterized by its black surface and lack of decorative designs.

“Datai ari apai aki, bisi sebuah tum ti besai.”

Coming from the ancestors, there is a large ancient black jar.

Also means
  1. an ancient jar that is large in the middle and opening, having a black surface and no design
  2. ancient black jar

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

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Iban
zatAppears in an example
noun
An essential substance found in food that helps our bodies stay healthy and grow.

“Vitamin sigi zat ti pemadu diguna tubuh.”

Vitamins are natural substances found in food and absolutely essential to a healthy body.

Also means
  1. any of the organic substances present in food and essential to nutrition.
  2. nutrient

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

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Iban
komen[ko.mɛn]Appears in an example
noun
A remark, statement, or observation that expresses an opinion or reaction.

“Iya meri komen ti manah pasal kereja aku.”

He gave a good comment about my work.

Also means
  1. comment

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

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