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Marshallese

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-bukwi[-pˠikʷij]
suffix
A suffix added to numbers to indicate that the quantity is in the hundreds.

“juon (‘one’) + -bukwi → jibukwi (‘one hundred’)”

One + -bukwi becomes one hundred.

Also means
  1. hundreds place suffix

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

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-m[-mʲ]
suffix
This suffix is attached to words to mean 'and' or to join ideas together.

“Eokm ej etal.”

You and he are going.

Also means
  1. and

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

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-n̄oul[-ŋʷewilʲ]
suffix
A suffix used to indicate the tens place in Marshallese numbers.

“juon + -n̄oul → jon̄oul”

one + tens suffix = ten

Also means
  1. tens place suffix

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

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aaet[ɰɰæjetˠ]
intj
A word used to show agreement or to accept something.

“Aaet, ijeļā ke kwomaron̄ kōtōprak aikuj e aō.”

Yes, I know that you can handle my request.

Also means
  1. yes (indicates agreement or acceptance)
  2. yes

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

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aba[ɰæpˠæɰ]
noun
A place where ships can safely anchor or dock.

“Eaar rum̧ļo̧k juon tiim̧a in Amedka eo ilo aba.”

An American ship sank in the harbor.

Also means
  1. harbor, anchorage, port

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

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abba[ɰæpˠpˠæɰ]
noun
A type of explosive material.

“Abbain Amedka men eo.”

That was dynamite of American origin.

Also means
  1. dynamite
  2. explosives

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

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abbain[ɰæpˠpˠæɰinʲ]
noun
This is the connecting form of the word 'abba'. It links the noun to the thing or person it belongs to.

“Abbain jiroñ eo ej kile.”

The shadow of the cloud is visible.

Also means
  1. construct state of abba

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

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abōļ[ɰæpˠɛlˠ]
noun
A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and firm white flesh.

“Etke kwōj kōņaan dānnin abōļ jen dānnin oran?”

Why do you prefer apple juice over orange juice?

Also means
  1. apple

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

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abōļin[ɰæpˠɛlˠinʲ]
noun
This is the form of 'abōļ' used to indicate possession or specific association with something else.

“Abōļin ri-wūntak eo emōj an to.”

The sailor's ship has been there a long time.

Also means
  1. construct state of abōļ

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

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addi[ɰærʲrʲij]
noun
A digit of the hand or foot. It also describes narrow cracks on a reef.

“Ij ettōn̄ piano kōn addiin peiū.”

I play piano with my fingers.

Also means
  1. finger, digit of the hand
  2. toe, digit of the foot
  3. finger-like gashes on an oceanside reef
  4. finger

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

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ae[ɰæjɛj]
noun
The movement of water in the ocean. It can also refer to the act of gathering or collecting things.

“Aein aetin turin ānin ebwe an kajoor.”

The current near this island is strong enough.

Also means
  1. ocean current, current, pool
  2. gathering, collection, picking up
  3. ocean current

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

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aebōj[ɰæjɛpˠɛtʲ]
noun
Fresh water that is safe for consumption, including rainwater, groundwater, or water from a well.

“Kwōmaron̄ ke letok jidik lim̧ō aebōj?”

Could you give me some fresh water?

Also means
  1. drinking water, fresh water
  2. bottled water
  3. rainwater (water sourced from rain)
  4. groundwater (water that exists beneath the earth's surface)
  5. well (hole sunk into the ground as a source of water)

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

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aej[ɰæjetʲ]
noun
An alternative spelling for the word aij, which means ice.

“Ejjab wōr aej ilo dān in.”

There is no ice in this water.

Also means
  1. alternative form of aij
  2. ice

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

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aejin[ɰæjetʲinʲ]
noun
This is the construct state form of the noun 'aej'. It is used to connect the noun to its modifier.

“Aejin kein ej bwe kōmwin kōjerbal.”

The net we use is this one.

Also means
  1. construct state of aej

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

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aejkudiim[ɰæjetʲkʷirʲijimʲ]
noun
An alternative spelling for the word aijkudiim̧, meaning ice cream.

“Ekka an ajri ro m̧ōñā aejkudiim.”

The children often eat ice cream.

Also means
  1. alternative form of aijkudiim̧
  2. ice cream

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

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aejkudiim̧[ɰæjetʲkʷirʲijimˠ]
noun
This is an alternative spelling of the word aijkudiim̧.

“Ewor aejkudiim̧ ilo iiep.”

There is an aejkudiim̧ in the basket.

Also means
  1. alternative form of aijkudiim̧

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

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aejkudiimin[ɰæjetʲkʷirʲijimʲinʲ]
noun
This is the construct state form of the noun aejkudiim. It is used when the noun is followed by a possessor or a modifier.

“Epen aejkudiimin eō.”

My aejkudiim is heavy.

Also means
  1. construct state of aejkudiim

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

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aejkudiim̧in[ɰæjetʲkʷirʲijimˠinʲ]
noun
A construct state form of the noun aejkudiim̧. It indicates that the noun is part of a specific possessive relationship.

“Iar lo aejkudiim̧in jiroñ eo.”

I saw the girl's workshop.

Also means
  1. construct state of aejkudiim̧

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

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Aelok[ɰæjelʲekʷ]
name
Ailuk Atoll is an atoll located in the Ratak Chain of the Marshall Islands. It is situated north of Wōjjā and south of Utrōk.

“Iar itok jen Aelok.”

I came from Ailuk Atoll.

Also means
  1. Ailuk Atoll (an atoll in Ratak, Marshall Islands, located north of Wōjjā and south of Utrōk)
  2. Ailuk Atoll

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

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aelōn̄[ɰæjelʲeŋ]
noun
This refers to an atoll, island, or a specific piece of land or territory. It can also refer to a country or a kingdom.

“Wōn ņe ear jaate aelōn̄ kein?”

Who charted these lands?

Also means
  1. atoll, island
  2. land, dry land
  3. land, ground, area, territory
  4. country, nation, state
  5. kingdom
  6. atoll

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

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aelōn̄in[ɰæjelʲeŋinʲ]
noun
The form of the word aelōn̄ used when it is connected to the following noun.

“Aelōn̄in Marshall elap an kakkije.”

The land of the Marshall Islands is very peaceful.

Also means
  1. construct state of aelōn̄

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

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Aelōn̄in Ae[ɰæjelʲeŋinʲ ɰæjɛj]
name
This is an alternative spelling for the name of Ailinginae Atoll.

“Aelōn̄in Ae ej juon jikin in kōmman ijo kōm kōmman pija jān.”

Ailinginae Atoll is a place where we make fish traps.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of Aelōn̄in-ae
  2. Ailinginae Atoll

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

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Aelōn̄in-ae[ɰæjelʲeŋinʲ-ɰæjɛj]
name
Ailinginae Atoll is an atoll in the Ralik Chain of the Marshall Islands. It is located southwest of the island of Ron̄ļap.

“Eor elōn̄ ni ilo Aelōn̄in-ae.”

There are many coconut trees on Ailinginae Atoll.

Also means
  1. Ailinginae Atoll (an atoll in Ralik, Marshall Islands, located southwest of Ron̄ļap)
  2. Ailinginae Atoll

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

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Aelōn̄inae[ɰæjelʲeŋinʲɰæjɛj]
name
Another way to spell the name Aelōn̄in-ae.

“Aelōn̄inae ej etan jukjuk in pād ko.”

Aelōn̄inae is the name of the islands.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of Aelōn̄in-ae

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

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Aelōn̄ļapļap[ɰæjelʲeŋlˠæpʲlˠæpʲ]
name
Ailinglaplap Atoll is located in the Ralik Chain of the Marshall Islands. It lies between Nam̧o and Jālooj.

“Kōmmij etal n̄an Aelōn̄ļapļap.”

We are going to Ailinglaplap Atoll.

Also means
  1. Ailinglaplap Atoll (an atoll in Ralik, Marshall Islands, located southeast of Nam̧o and northwest of Jālooj)
  2. Ailinglaplap Atoll

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

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aen[ɰæjɛnʲ]
noun
Aen refers to the chemical element iron, any type of metal, or a tool used for ironing clothes.

“Epenļo̧k aenin Amedka jān Jepaan.”

American metal is stronger than Japanese.

Also means
  1. iron (chemical element)
  2. any kind of metal
  3. an iron (tool for pressing clothes)
  4. iron

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

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aet[ɰɰæjetˠ]
intj
This is a variant spelling or pronunciation of the word 'aaet'.

“Aet, inaaj itok.”

Yes, I will come.

Also means
  1. alternative form of aaet

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

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aij[ɰæjitʲ]
noun
Frozen water that is cold and hard.

“Aiji dān n̄e limed.”

Put ice in the drinking water.

Also means
  1. ice, frost (frozen water)
  2. ice

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

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aijin[ɰæjitʲinʲ]
noun
This word is the construct state of 'aij'. It is used when the noun is directly linked to another noun.

“Aijin eo an bwele.”

The edge of the bowl.

Also means
  1. construct state of aij

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

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aijkudiim[ɰæjitʲkʷirʲijimʲ]
noun
This is an alternative way to write the word aijkudiim̧.

“Kwoj kōjerbal aijkudiim ippān ro am.”

You use the aijkudiim with your family.

Also means
  1. alternative form of aijkudiim̧

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

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aijkudiim̧[ɰæjitʲkʷirʲijimˠ]
noun
A frozen dessert made from dairy products and sweeteners.

“Ej iakwe aijkudiim̧ in Jepaan kōn nemān eo an.”

S/he loves Japanese ice cream because of its taste/flavour.

Also means
  1. ice cream

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

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aijkudiimin[ɰæjitʲkʷirʲijimʲinʲ]
noun
This is the construct state form of the noun aijkudiim. It serves to connect the noun to a possessor or a specific following noun.

“Ekar kōm̧m̧an aijkudiimin bwebwenato eo.”

He made the workshop of the story.

Also means
  1. construct state of aijkudiim

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

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aijkudiim̧in[ɰæjitʲkʷirʲijimˠinʲ]
noun
This word is the construct state form of the noun aijkudiim̧. It is used when the word is possessed or followed by another noun phrase.

“Ewi aijkudiim̧in likao in?”

Where is this boy's workshop?

Also means
  1. construct state of aijkudiim̧

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

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aj[ɰætʲ]
noun
The organ in the body that cleans the blood. It can also refer to the spirit or courage of a person.

“Bōk elōn̄ Tylenol emaron̄ kakkure aj eo am.”

Taking a lot of Tylenol may damage your liver.

Also means
  1. liver
  2. spleen
  3. guts, courage, bravery

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

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aje[ɰætʲej]
noun
A traditional drum made from a hollow log and covered with a piece of shark stomach lining. It is used in cultural music and dance.

“Em̧m̧an ajein M̧ajeļ.”

Marshallese drums are good.

Also means
  1. a traditional Marshallese hourglass drum made from a hollowed-out log, typically of Pisonia grandis wood, with a membrane of shark stomach lining
  2. a traditional Marshallese hourglass drum

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

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ajein[ɰætʲejinʲ]
noun
This is the construct state of the word aje, occurring when specific grammatical markers are attached.

“Ajein ritto eo ej aiboojoj.”

The old man's drum is beautiful.

Also means
  1. construct state of aje

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

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aji[ɰætʲij]
noun
A utensil used for eating, typically made of wood or plastic. This is the common word for chopsticks.

“Em̧m̧an aji in Kuria.”

Korean chopsticks are good.

Also means
  1. chopsticks

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

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ak[ɰæk]
conj
A conjunction used to connect ideas, often meaning but, however, or sometimes used to introduce an alternative.

“Ij itok ak kwōj etal.”

I'm coming but you're leaving.

Also means
  1. but, however
  2. or, rather, instead
  3. and, then, moreover, also
  4. but

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

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akjijen[ɰæktʲijtʲɛnʲ]
noun
The gas that all people and animals need to breathe to live. It can also refer to a pressurized tank containing this gas.

“Jej aikuj akjijen n̄an menono.”

We need oxygen to breathe.

Also means
  1. oxygen
  2. oxygen tank, scuba tank

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

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Ādkup[jærʲkʷipʲ]
name
Ādkup is the name of an atoll in the Ratak chain of the Marshall Islands, situated near Wōjjā and M̧aļoeļap.

“Ādkup ej juon aelōn̄ i rālik.”

Erikub is an atoll in the Ratak chain.

Also means
  1. Erikub Atoll (an atoll in Ratak, Marshall Islands, located south of Wōjjā and west of M̧aļoeļap)
  2. Erikub Atoll

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

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