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Marshallese

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A
Marshallese
Aelōn̄in Ae[ɰæjelʲeŋinʲ ɰæjɛj]Appears in an example
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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Marshallese
aijkudiimin[ɰæjitʲkʷirʲijimʲinʲ]Appears in an example
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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Marshallese
aje[ɰætʲej]Appears in an example
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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Marshallese
aji[ɰætʲij]Appears in an example
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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Marshallese
aļaļ[ɰælˠɰælˠ]Appears in an example
noun
The material that makes up trees or a specific piece of wood like a stick or plank. It can also refer to a wooden club.

“ekōm̧m̧an jān aļaļ”

it's made of wood

Also means
  1. wood (substance or specific material)
  2. stick, twig, branch
  3. lumber, plank, timber
  4. club, cudgel, baton
  5. wood

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

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B
Marshallese
baļebo̧o̧ļ[pˠæɰlˠejpˠæwælˠ]Appears in an example
noun
A popular team sport played with a ball on a court. It also refers to the ball used for this sport.

“Em̧m̧an an jikuuļ in aer team in baļebo̧o̧ļ.”

This school has a good volleyball team.

Also means
  1. volleyball (the sport)
  2. volleyball (the ball used in this sport)
  3. volleyball

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

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Marshallese
bou[pˠewiw]Appears in an example
noun
This is an alternative way to write or say the word boub.

“Epen bou in ej kōmman.”

The bou (boub) he is making is difficult.

Also means
  1. alternative form of boub

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

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Marshallese
būļajtiik[pˠilˠætʲtˠijik]Appears in an example
noun
A synthetic material used to make many modern objects. It can refer to the material itself or things made from it.

“Būļajtiik eo ej kōmman kōn plastic.”

The plastic item is made of plastic.

Also means
  1. plastic (synthetic thermoplastic polymer)
  2. any item or piece made out of plastic, including:
  3. plastic

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

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Marshallese
būļu[pˠilˠiw]Appears in an example
noun
The color of the clear sky or the deep ocean. It can also refer to a substance used for whitening clothes.

“I kōmman būļu in nuknuk.”

I am using the bluing for the clothes.

Also means
  1. blue (colour)
  2. bluing (clothes whitener)
  3. blue

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

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Marshallese
būton̄ton̄[pˠitˠɛŋʷtˠɛŋʷ]Appears in an example
verb
This describes the action of sleeping on top of a mattress.

“Em̧m̧an wōt būton̄ton̄ ippa bwe emeoeo.”

I like to sleep on a mattress because it's smooth.

Also means
  1. to sleep on a mattress

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

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Marshallese
bwe[pˠɛj]Appears in an example
conj
A versatile connecting word used to introduce clauses, explain purpose, or state reasons.

“Ij ļōmņak bwe bao eo ekar kōm̧m̧an būn̄būn̄ eo.”

At first, I thought that it was the bird making that noise.

Also means
  1. that (complementiser that connects a noun clause)
  2. so that, in order that, in order for, in order to
  3. because, since, as
  4. that (complementiser)

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

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Marshallese
bwiro[pˠijrˠew]Appears in an example
noun
A traditional Marshallese food made by burying breadfruit to let it ferment.

“Ilo iien in, armej rej kōm̧m̧an bwiro.”

During this season, people make preserved breadfruit.

Also means
  1. fermented preserved breadfruit (traditional Marshallese food made by burying and fermenting breadfruit)
  2. fermented preserved breadfruit

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

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D
Marshallese
dānnin[rʲænʲnʲinʲ]Appears in an example
noun
This is the construct state form of the noun dān. It is used when referring to a specific quantity or source of water.

“Dānnin jikin in ej em̧m̧an.”

The water of this place is good.

Also means
  1. construct state of dān

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

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E
Marshallese
em̧m̧an[jɛmˠmˠænʲ]
verb
A common word used to describe something that is satisfactory, pleasant, or correct.

“Em̧m̧an an kōjparok m̧weo.”

It is good to take care of the house.

Also means
  1. alternative form of m̧m̧an
  2. good

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

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Marshallese
eaļ[jælˠ]Appears in an example
noun
The white liquid obtained from grated coconut meat. It is used for cooking.

“Kōm̧m̧an eaļ im kōkōm̧an tok.”

Make coconut milk and cook it.

Also means
  1. coconut milk

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

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I
Marshallese
ibkij[jipˠkitʲ]Appears in an example
noun
This is an alternative way to spell the word for the trevally fish.

“Ij kōmmān ibkij.”

I am preparing the trevally fish.

Also means
  1. alternative form of ikbwij

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

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Marshallese
Ijitō[jitʲitˠɛɰ]Appears in an example
name
A holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus.

“Ijitō ej kōmmane ilo kien.”

Easter is celebrated according to the law.

Also means
  1. Easter

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

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Marshallese
In̄len[jiŋlʲɛnʲ]Appears in an example
name
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.

“In̄len ej juon jikū kōmman ko ilo Europe.”

England is a country in Europe.

Also means
  1. England (a constituent country of the United Kingdom)
  2. England

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

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Marshallese
io̧kwe[ji̯jækʷɛj]Appears in an example
intj
Io̧kwe is a common Marshallese greeting used to say hello or goodbye to someone.

“Io̧kwe! Ewi wāween am kōmman?”

Hello! How are you doing?

Also means
  1. hello
  2. goodbye

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

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Marshallese
iu[jiw]Appears in an example
noun
The large, hard, round fruit of a palm tree that has white meat inside.

“Ij kōmman iu.”

I am eating a coconut.

Also means
  1. coconut

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

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Marshallese
iuun[jiwinʲ]Appears in an example
noun
The act of applying force to move something away from oneself. It can also refer to a poke or a boost.

“Ekar kōmmane juon iuun bwe en kōmāāl motok.”

He gave it a push so it would roll away.

Also means
  1. a push
  2. a poke
  3. a boost

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

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J
Marshallese
jāānwūj[tʲæjænʲwitʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A food consisting of two slices of bread with meat, cheese, or other filling placed between them.

“Iar kōm̧m̧ane juon jāānwūj.”

I made a sandwich.

Also means
  1. sandwich

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

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Marshallese
jaintiij[tʲæɰjinʲtˠijitʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A person who is an expert in science.

“Ej juon jaintiij eo em̧m̧an.”

He is a good scientist.

Also means
  1. a scientist

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

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Marshallese
jakkūramen[tʲækkirˠæɰmʲɛnʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A religious ceremony or rite, often used in a Christian context.

“Kōmij kōm̧m̧ane jakkūramen.”

We are performing the sacrament.

Also means
  1. a sacrament

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

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Marshallese
jatiraito[tʲæɰtˠijrˠæɰjitˠew]Appears in an example
noun
A very bright light used to search for things at night.

“Jatiraito eo ej kōm̧m̧an bwe en meram.”

The searchlight makes it bright.

Also means
  1. a searchlight
  2. a beacon

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

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Marshallese
jauwi[tʲæwwij]Appears in an example
verb
This is an alternative way of writing or spelling the Marshallese word jo̧uwi.

“Iauwe ij kōjeramman, innem kōjroauwi.”

Greetings and blessings, then we join together.

Also means
  1. alternative form of jo̧uwi

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

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Marshallese
jebkwanwūjo̧[tʲɛpˠkʷænʲwitʲæw]Appears in an example
noun
A specific type of coconut oil that is primarily used when cooking food by frying.

“Komaro̧n kōjeramman jem̧on jebkwanwūjo̧ in an kōjjem̧.”

You may use this coconut oil for frying.

Also means
  1. coconut oil used for frying

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

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Marshallese
jebwa[tʲɛpˠwæɰ]Appears in an example
noun
A traditional Marshallese dance performed using wooden sticks.

“Rej jebwa ilo iien kōmmānman.”

They are performing the stick dance during the celebration.

Also means
  1. a Marshallese stick dance

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

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Marshallese
jem̧ar[tʲɛmˠærˠ]Appears in an example
noun
The season of summer or a period of summer vacation.

“Jem̧ar in em̧m̧an.”

This summer is good.

Also means
  1. summer
  2. a summer vacation

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

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Marshallese
jibukwi[tʲipˠikʷij]Appears in an example
num
The number that comes after ninety-nine.

“Ilo jukwi eo, rar kōm̧m̧an juon ekajet.”

At the one hundred, they made a judgment.

Also means
  1. one hundred

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

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Marshallese
Jijij Kūraij[tʲijtʲetʲ kirˠæɰjitʲ]Appears in an example
name
The full religious name for Jesus Christ.

“Kwoj tōmak bwe Jijij Kūraij ej Ri-kōm̧m̧an an mour.”

You believe that Jesus Christ is the Savior.

Also means
  1. Jesus Christ

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

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Marshallese
jimāāņ[tʲimʲæjænˠ]Appears in an example
noun
A common variant spelling for cement or concrete.

“Elōn̄ jimāāņ kōnono in kōm̧m̧an bao.”

There is a lot of cement used for construction.

Also means
  1. alternative form of jimeeņ
  2. cement

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

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Marshallese
joiu[tʲewjiw]Appears in an example
noun
A salty dark liquid condiment made from soybeans, commonly used in cooking.

“Kōm̧m̧an bwe kwōn kōjerbal joiu ilo am̧ kōm̧m̧an kōkkar.”

Make sure to use soy sauce when you make dinner.

Also means
  1. soy sauce
  2. shoyu

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

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Marshallese
jojoin[tʲewtʲewinʲ]Appears in an example
noun
This is the possessive or construct form of jojo. It relates to the act of swimming performed by a person or animal.

“Jojoin ni eo ej lukkuun amm̅an.”

The swimming of the fish is very fast.

Also means
  1. construct state of jojo
  2. swimming of

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

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Marshallese
Jo̧o̧n[tʲæwænʲ]Appears in an example
name
A male given name that is the Marshallese equivalent to the English name John.

“Jo̧o̧n ej em̧m̧an an katak.”

John is good at studying.

Also means
  1. a male given name, equivalent to English John
  2. John

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

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Marshallese
jukuuļ[tʲikʷiwilˠ]Appears in an example
noun
An alternative spelling for the word school.

“Jukuuļ ej jikū eo kōmmān jikuuļ ie.”

The school is the place where we go to learn.

Also means
  1. alternative form of jikuuļ
  2. school

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

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Marshallese
jukwa[tʲikʷæɰ]Appears in an example
noun
A sweet substance typically used to flavor food and drinks.

“Kōm̧m̧an bwe kwōn kōjerbal jukwa.”

Please use some sugar.

Also means
  1. sugar

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

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Marshallese
Juļae[tʲiwlˠæɰjɛj]Appears in an example
name
The seventh month of the year.

“Juļae ej ran in mour eo an kōm̧m̧an.”

July is the day of his life made.

Also means
  1. July

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

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K
Marshallese
kāān̄[kæjæŋ]Appears in an example
noun
A group of people associated together, often for social reasons or activities.

“Elōn̄ an ro rej kōm̧m̧an kāān̄ ioon aelōn̄ in.”

There are many groups forming gangs on this atoll.

Also means
  1. a gang

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

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Marshallese
kaj[kætʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A specific way of speaking, a saying, or a language style.

“Elukkuun lukkuun emman kaj in Marshall.”

The Marshallese language is very beautiful.

Also means
  1. idiom
  2. language
  3. motto
  4. pun
  5. saying
  6. slang

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

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Marshallese
kajin In̄lenAppears in an example
name
An alternative way to refer to the English language in Marshallese.

“Kajin In̄len ej juon kajin eo elap an aolep kōjeramman.”

The English language is a language that is widely used.

Also means
  1. English

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

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Marshallese
kajin JeinaAppears in an example
name
The Chinese language.

“Ekkwe im kōmman kajin Jeina.”

It is good to speak Chinese.

Also means
  1. Chinese

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

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Marshallese
kan[kænʲ]Appears in an example
verb
The act of consuming food.

“Kwoj kan kōṃṃan?”

Are you eating well?

Also means
  1. to eat

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

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Marshallese
kanbōj[kænʲpˠɛtʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A very strong, heavy cloth used for making sails, tents, or bags.

“I kōm̧m̧an kōm̧o̧o̧t kōn kanbōj.”

I made a bag out of canvas.

Also means
  1. canvas

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

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Marshallese
katin[kætˠinʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A container usually made of cardboard or plastic used for holding liquids or goods.

“Kōmman katin in bōb.”

Make a carton of juice.

Also means
  1. carton

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

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Marshallese
keepran̄[kɛjɛpʲrˠæŋ]Appears in an example
noun
A type of banana that is native to or commonly found in the Marshall Islands.

“I yokwe in aō bwe kwōj kōmman keepran̄.”

I love you because you are eating a banana.

Also means
  1. a banana

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

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Marshallese
kiin̄[kijiŋ]Appears in an example
noun
This word is used to refer to a king or monarch.

“Kiin̄ eo ekar kōm̧m̧an kien eo.”

The king made the law.

Also means
  1. a king

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

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Marshallese
kiin̄in[kijiŋinʲ]Appears in an example
noun
The construct state form of kiin̄, used to show a connection to a possessor.

“Kiin̄in eo an irooj ej kōmman.”

The king's gin is good.

Also means
  1. construct state of kiin̄

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

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Marshallese
kilin kau[kilʲinʲ kæɰwiw]Appears in an example
noun
The skin or hide of a cow that has been tanned or treated for use as a material.

“Ilo an kōm̧m̧an kōne, rej kōjerbal kilin kau.”

When they make shoes, they use leather.

Also means
  1. leather

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

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Marshallese
kiudi[kijiwrʲij]Appears in an example
noun
A long, green vegetable that is often sliced and eaten raw in salads.

“Inaaj kōm̧m̧an salad kōn kiudi.”

I will make a salad with a cucumber.

Also means
  1. a cucumber

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

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Marshallese
kōjjeb[kɛtʲtʲɛpˠ]Appears in an example
noun
A thick, red, sweet, and tangy sauce usually made from tomatoes, often used as a condiment.

“Kōm̧m̧an bwe kwōn kōjerbal kōjjeb ioon kōkōr eo.”

Please use ketchup on the hot dog.

Also means
  1. ketchup; catsup
  2. ketchup

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

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Marshallese
kūrawūnin[kirˠæɰwinʲinʲ]Appears in an example
noun
This is the possessive or linking form of the Marshallese word kūrawūn.

“Kūrawūnin kōṃṃan eo an bwebwenato in ej lukkuun aiboojoj.”

The beauty of this story is truly wonderful.

Also means
  1. construct state of kūrawūn

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

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Marshallese
kūrepe[kirˠejpʲej]Appears in an example
noun
A type of sauce or liquid accompaniment served with food.

“Iaar kōjeram̧m̧an kūrepe in an jine.”

I enjoyed mother's gravy.

Also means
  1. gravy

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

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Marshallese
kūru[kirˠiw]Appears in an example
noun
A place where students go to learn and study.

“Ikar kōmman kūru ilo raan eo.”

I went to school that day.

Also means
  1. alternative form of kūro
  2. school

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

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Marshallese
kūta[kitˠæɰ]Appears in an example
noun
A musical instrument that has strings and is played by plucking.

“Ilo̧k kōmman kūta in.”

Go fix this guitar.

Also means
  1. a guitar

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

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Marshallese
kuum̧[kiwimˠ]Appears in an example
noun
A handheld tool with thin teeth used for arranging or cleaning hair.

“Kōjeram̧m̧an an kuum̧ kōm̧a.”

Use your comb well.

Also means
  1. a comb

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

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L
Marshallese
lo̧mo̧o̧r[lʲæwmʲæwærˠ]Appears in an example
verb
To rescue someone from danger or to help them reach safety.

“Ewor an Anij kōmmān lo̧mo̧o̧r armej.”

God has a way to save people.

Also means
  1. to save
  2. to rescue
  3. to redeem

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

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Marshallese
LukAppears in an example
name
A common masculine given name associated with the Gospel of Luke.

“Luk emōj an kōmman menin.”

Luke has already done this.

Also means
  1. Luke

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

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M
Marshallese
m̧m̧an[mˠmˠænʲ]
adj
Something that is of high quality, nice, or favorable. It is also used to describe someone or something that is cute.

“E m̧m̧an menin.”

This thing is good.

Also means
  1. good
  2. cute
  3. favorable
  4. fine
  5. grand
  6. nice

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

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Marshallese
m̧ōm̧an[mˠɛmˠænʲ]
adj
This is a variant spelling of the word for good or well.

“Ewōr juon m̧ōm̧an bwebwenato.”

There is a good story.

Also means
  1. alternative form of m̧m̧an
  2. good

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

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Marshallese
Māe[mʲæjej]Appears in an example
name
The fifth month of the year.

“Ilo Māe, kwoj aikuj kōm̧m̧ane jerbal ko am.”

In May, you need to do your work.

Also means
  1. May.
  2. May

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

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O
Marshallese
obwinAppears in an example
noun
A device used for heating or cooking food.

“Kōm̧ro kōm̧m̧an kōkkan im kōm̧m̧an kōjkōj ilo obwin.”

They prepared food and cooked it on the stove.

Also means
  1. a stove
  2. an oven

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

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Marshallese
O̧kwōj[wækʷɛtʲ]Appears in an example
name
The eighth month of the calendar year.

“Ilo O̧kwōj eor elōn̄ men ko jen kōm̧m̧ani.”

There are many things we can do in August.

Also means
  1. August

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

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Marshallese
otemjeļo̧k[wetˠemʲtʲɛlˠækʷ]Appears in an example
adj
This word refers to all of something or everything. It is often used as a variation of other words meaning total or entire.

“Rūtūre rej kōmman otemjeļo̧k.”

The workers are doing everything.

Also means
  1. alternative form of wōtōmjej
  2. all

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

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Marshallese
otobai[wɛtˠɛwpˠæɰij]Appears in an example
noun
An alternative way to write or say the word for a motorcycle or scooter.

“Otobai eo an ear kōm̧m̧an.”

His motorcycle was broken.

Also means
  1. alternative form of wōtbai
  2. scooter

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

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Ō
Marshallese
ōeōe[ɰejɰej]Appears in an example
intj
This refers to the specific sound that a demon is said to make, according to traditional Marshallese stories about the islet Āne-jaōeōe.

“Lōmōņoņo eo ej kōm̧m̧an ōeōe.”

The demon makes an ōeōe sound.

Also means
  1. the sound made by the demon traditionally said to live on the islet Āne-jaōeōe
  2. sound of a demon

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

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P
Marshallese
peba[pʲejpˠæɰ]Appears in an example
noun
A material made from plant fibers used for writing or printing. It can also refer to a card.

“Ijjio̧k kōjeram̧m̧an peba eo.”

I want to bless that paper.

Also means
  1. paper
  2. a card

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

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Marshallese
pedam̧wijm̧wij[pʲɛrʲæmˠitʲmˠitʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A very loud or resounding noise.

“Ekar pedam̧wijm̧wij jān m̧ōkade in kōm̧m̧an kōtaak.”

There was a resounding noise from the metal construction.

Also means
  1. something deafening
  2. something resounding

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

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Marshallese
pedan̄wūjn̄wūj[pʲɛrʲæŋʷitʲŋʷitʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A sound that is very loud and makes it difficult to hear anything else.

“Aolepān pedan̄wūjn̄wūj eo ekar kōm̧m̧an an armej ren bwilōn̄.”

The deafening sound made people surprised.

Also means
  1. something deafening
  2. something resounding

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

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Marshallese
penkō[pʲɛnʲkɛɰ]Appears in an example
noun
A sour liquid made from fermented ingredients, used in cooking or for cleaning.

“Kōjerbal jidikin penkō ñan kōm̧m̧an kōkō in kōpije.”

Use a little vinegar to make the fish seasoning.

Also means
  1. vinegar

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

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Marshallese
pinneep[pʲinʲnʲɛjɛpʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A type of oil derived from coconuts, often used for skincare or hair care.

“I kōm̧m̧an pinneep ippān bwe en em̧m̧an lo̧jilōñ.”

I made coconut oil with him so his ears would be good.

Also means
  1. coconut oil

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

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Marshallese
pinniep[pʲinʲnʲijɛpʲ]Appears in an example
noun
An alternative spelling for coconut oil.

“Elõñ pinniep ilo jikin kōm̧m̧an eo.”

There is a lot of coconut oil in the factory.

Also means
  1. alternative form of pinneep
  2. coconut oil

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

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Marshallese
piolōt[pʲijɛwlʲɛtˠ]Appears in an example
noun
A color that is a mix of blue and red, similar to the flower called a violet.

“Em̧m̧an an pipiolōtlōt nuknuk ņe.”

The violet shade of that dress is pleasing.

Also means
  1. violet (colour)
  2. violet

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

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R
Marshallese
rūm̧m̧an[rˠimˠmˠænʲ]
noun
A term used to describe an individual who is considered a good person.

“Ekar rūm̧m̧an eo.”

He was a good person.

Also means
  1. a good person

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

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Marshallese
raan[rˠæɰænʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A unit of time consisting of twenty-four hours. It can also refer to a specific calendar date.

“Raan in ippam̧ elap an em̧m̧an.”

The day I spent with you was very good.

Also means
  1. day
  2. date

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

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Marshallese
ri-Aelōn̄ļapļap[rˠi-ɰæjelʲeŋlˠæpʲlˠæpʲ]Appears in an example
noun
This identifies an individual who is from the atoll of Ailinglaplap.

“Ri-Aelōn̄ļapļap ro rej kōm̧m̧an kōkōl.”

The people from Ailinglaplap are making handicrafts.

Also means
  1. a person from Ailinglaplap atoll

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

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Marshallese
ri-aje[rˠi-ɰætʲej]Appears in an example
noun
A person who plays the drum.

“Ri-aje eo ej kōkōmmanman aje eo an.”

The drummer is fixing his drum.

Also means
  1. a drummer
  2. drummer

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

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Marshallese
ri-Awai[rˠi-ɰæwæɰjij]Appears in an example
noun
A person who comes from Hawaii.

“Juon ri-Awai ej kōmmane kōne.”

A Hawaiian is making a lei.

Also means
  1. a Hawaiian

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

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Marshallese
ri-Epoon[rˠi-jɛpʲɛwɛnʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A person whose home or origin is Ebon atoll.

“Ri-Epoon ro rej kōjeram̧m̧an.”

The people from Ebon are blessed.

Also means
  1. a person from Ebon atoll

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

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Marshallese
ri-Jāmne[rˠi-tʲæmʲnʲɛj]Appears in an example
noun
A person who is from Germany.

“Ri-Jāmne ro rar jemaron in kōmman ko ilo raan in etto.”

The Germans were able to build structures in the days of long ago.

Also means
  1. a German
  2. German person

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

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