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Iban

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A
Iban
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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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
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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Iban
auAppears in an example
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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B
Iban
bantu[bantuʔ]
noun
An action or resource provided to assist someone with a task or difficulty.

“Iya minta bantu ari kaban iya.”

He asked for help from his friend.

Also means
  1. help, assist
  2. help

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

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Iban
bara
noun
The hot, glowing fragments of coal or wood left behind in a fire after the flames have died down.

“Aku manggang dagin ba atas bara api.”

I am grilling meat over the embers.

Also means
  1. embers, glowing coal
  2. embers

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

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Iban
bilun
noun
A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings that is used for traveling through the air.

“Bilun nya deka terebai ke Kuching.”

That airplane will fly to Kuching.

Also means
  1. plane; airplane; aeroplane
  2. airplane

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

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Iban
bini[bi.ni]
noun
A woman who is married to a man.

“Enda lama agi iya deka jadi enggau bini iya.”

Not long from now he will marry his wife.

Also means
  1. wife

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

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Iban
blok[bluək]
noun
A solid piece of hard material with flat sides.

“Iya ngaga rumah ngena blok simen.”

He is building a house using cement blocks.

Also means
  1. block

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

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Iban
bom[bom]
noun
A container filled with explosives that is designed to blow up.

“Bom nya meletup ngenyit.”

The bomb exploded suddenly.

Also means
  1. bomb

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

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Iban
buk
noun
The natural fibers growing from the skin on the head.

“Buk iya panjai.”

Her hair is long.

Also means
  1. hair

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

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Iban
burung
noun
A feathered creature that typically has wings and can fly.

“Burung nya terebai ba atas kayu.”

The bird is flying above the tree.

Also means
  1. bird

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

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Iban
bol[bul]Appears in an example
noun
A round object used in many games and sports.

“Anak mit nya benung bemain bol.”

The small child is playing with a ball.

Also means
  1. ball

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

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C
Iban
chatAppears in an example
noun
A substance that is used to add color to surfaces like walls or wood.

“Dinding rumah nya udah dicat enggau chat mirah.”

The wall of that house has been painted with red paint.

Also means
  1. paint (substance)
  2. paint

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

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D
Iban
darah[darah]
noun
The red liquid that flows through the bodies of humans and animals.

“Darah pansut ari telu nya.”

Blood came out from that wound.

Also means
  1. blood (vital liquid flowing in animal bodies)
  2. blood

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

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Iban
deka[dəkaʔ]
verb
A verb used to express desire, intention, or future action.

“Aku deka makai.”

I want to eat.

Also means
  1. to wish, to intend, to want
  2. will, shall, must
  3. to want

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

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G
Iban
gaga[ɡaɡa]
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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I
Iban
ibu[ibuʔ]
noun
A sister of one's parent or the wife of one's uncle.

“Ibu aku gawa ba opis.”

My aunt works at the office.

Also means
  1. aunt
  2. aunty

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

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Iban
Israel
adj
Israeli

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

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J
Iban
jai[d͡ʒaeʔ]
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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K
Iban
kar[kar]
noun
A drawing that shows where places or roads are located.

“Kami mansik kar deka nemu jalai.”

We are studying the map to find the way.

Also means
  1. map

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

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Iban
kayu[ˈkajuʔ]
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
komputer[kɔmpjutə(r)]
noun
An electronic device used for storing and processing data.

“Aku meli komputer baru.”

I bought a new computer.

Also means
  1. computer (a programmable device)
  2. computer

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

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Iban
kuda[kuda]
noun
A large animal with four legs that people ride or use to pull loads. It also refers to the knight piece in chess.

“Iya niki kuda ba padang.”

He is riding a horse in the field.

Also means
  1. horse
  2. knight

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

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M
Iban
minggu[miŋɡu]Appears in an example
noun
A period of time lasting seven days.

“Aku deka nurun ke pasar minggu baru.”

I will go to the market next week.

Also means
  1. week (period of seven days)
  2. week

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

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N
Iban
nanah[na.næh]
noun
A thick, yellowish or greenish liquid that forms in an area of infection or injury.

“Telih iya bisi nanah.”

His wound has pus.

Also means
  1. pus (fluid found in regions of infection)
  2. pus

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

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Iban
nyiur[ɲiur]
noun
A large, round fruit with a hard, brown shell and white meat inside.

“Iya ngupak nyiur kena ngaga santan.”

He is peeling a coconut to make coconut milk.

Also means
  1. coconut

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

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P
Iban
pat
noun
A tool with a metal blade used for cutting or shaping wood.

“Aku ngena pat dikena ngukir kayu.”

I use a chisel to carve wood.

Also means
  1. chisel
  2. gouge
  3. tapping knife

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

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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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Iban
pun[pun]
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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R
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
ruti[ruti]Appears in an example
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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S
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
siga[si.ɡaʔ]
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
sungai[suŋai̯]
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
seluar[sə.lu.ar]Appears in an example
noun
trousers

“Seluar iya kamah laban amau.”

His trousers are dirty with ash.

Example written by AI, not from the source.

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Iban
Siria[siria]Appears in an example
name
A country located in West Asia, in the Middle East.

“Siria menua ti bisi sejarah ti lama.”

Syria is a country with a long history.

Also means
  1. Syria (a country in West Asia in the Middle East)
  2. Syria

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

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T
Iban
tan[tan]
adj
Capable of holding up against wear, damage, or pressure, or showing great persistence.

“Iya tan gawa taja pan hari udah malam.”

He is persistent in working even though it is already night.

Also means
  1. resistant (not easily damaged)
  2. perseverant
  3. undamaged
  4. invincible
  5. detained
  6. resistant

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

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Iban
temu[təmu]
verb
To be aware of something, understand it, or come across someone.

“Aku udah temu penatai iya.”

I already know of his arrival.

Also means
  1. to know
  2. to understand
  3. to recognise
  4. to meet

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

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Iban
tum[tʊm]
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
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
tua[tua]Appears in an example
pron
A pronoun used to refer to two people, specifically including the speaker and the listener.

“Tua deka gawa ke pasar pagila.”

We (the two of us) will go to work at the market tomorrow.

Also means
  1. we (both of us)

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

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W
Iban
wi
noun
A type of climbing palm often used to make furniture or baskets.

“Iya ngaga raga ngena wi.”

He makes a basket using rattan.

Also means
  1. rattan

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

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