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Marshallese

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A
Marshallese
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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Marshallese
anidep[ɰænʲijrʲɛpʲ]
noun
A traditional game where players keep a ball in the air by kicking it, or the ball itself which is made from pandanus leaves.

“Ri-anidep ro ran̄ rej kōttar eok bwe ren jinoe.”

The anidep players are out there waiting for you to start the game.

Also means
  1. a traditional Marshallese ball game, in which the object is to keep the ball from hitting the ground by kicking only
  2. the kickball used in the game; typically cube-shaped, made from pandanus leaves
  3. a cultivar of genus Pandanus found on Enewetak atoll

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

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Marshallese
awa[ɰæwæɰ]
noun
This word refers to a period of sixty minutes. It can also refer to a clock or the time shown on a clock.

“Joļo̧k bōd ak ej jab jerbal awa e.”

I'm sorry but that clock doesn't work.

Also means
  1. hour (time period of sixty minutes)
  2. timepiece, such as a clock, watch etc.
  3. time (as indicated by a clock), o'clock
  4. hour

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

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Marshallese
awaan[ɰæwæɰænʲ]
noun
This word is the form of 'awa' (time or hour) used when it belongs to or is associated with something else.

“Ekar jem̧ḷo̧k awaan jerbal eo.”

The working hours were over.

Also means
  1. construct state of awa

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

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Marshallese
akwāāl[ɰækʷæjælʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A state of arguing or disagreeing with someone. It refers to persistent bickering or strife between people.

“Ealikkar akwāālim̧.”

Your bickering is obvious.

Also means
  1. dispute
  2. quarrel
  3. argument
  4. bickering
  5. strife

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

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Ā
Marshallese
ākūtwe[jækitˠwɛj]
verb
This is a verb used to describe the action of throwing an object.

“Iaar ākūtwe ni eo.”

I threw the coconut.

Also means
  1. transitive of eakto
  2. to throw or toss something

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

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Marshallese
ātōn̄[jætˠɛŋʷ]
verb
This is the transitive form of the verb ātāt, which describes an action performed on an object.

“Eor an ātōn̄ menin kōjjel eo.”

He has a way of doing that thing.

Also means
  1. transitive of ātāt
  2. transitive form of ātāt

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

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B
Marshallese
bar[pˠærˠ]
noun
A solid, mineral object found on the ground.

“Eļap an barbare arin Mājro.”

The lagoon shore of Majuro is very rocky.

Also means
  1. rock, stone

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

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Marshallese
bōk[pˠɛk]
verb
To get something, move it from one place to another, or obtain it. It can also refer to mathematical subtraction.

“Ebōke jān peiū im jibuuni ļo̧k jimettanin ņa ioon raij eo kijen.”

He took it from my hand and scooped half the can onto his rice.

Also means
  1. to take, to remove
  2. to carry, to bring, to transport
  3. to receive, to get, to obtain, to acquire
  4. to capture, to occupy, to take possession of
  5. to subtract
  6. to take

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

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Marshallese
bo̧o̧ļ[pˠæwælˠ]
noun
This word refers to a round object used for playing games, such as a ball or a marble.

“Bo̧o̧ļin iakiu eo nejū ņe.”

That's my baseball.

Also means
  1. ball
  2. marble (small spherical toy)

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

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Marshallese
boraan̄[pˠewrˠæɰæŋ]
noun
A large marine animal that belongs to the ray family. They are often found in tropical ocean waters.

“Remoot in kaboraan̄.”

They went looking for manta rays.

Also means
  1. manta ray, devil ray, great devilfish (any ray of genus Mobula)
  2. stingray (any ray of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes)
  3. manta ray

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

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Marshallese
būļajtiik[pˠilˠætʲtˠijik]
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
bwilijmāāņ[pˠilʲitʲmʲæjænˠ]
noun
A person whose job is to enforce laws and keep the public safe. This term also refers to a security guard.

“Bwilijmāāņ eo ear itok.”

The police officer came.

Also means
  1. police officer, policeman
  2. guard, security guard, security personnel
  3. police officer

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

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Marshallese
baam̧[pˠæɰæmˠ]Appears in an example
noun
An explosive device or, in a Marshallese context, radioactive fallout from nuclear testing.

“Remoot in kōbaam̧tok.”

They went looking for bombs.

Also means
  1. bomb (explosive device)
  2. radiation, radioactive fallout
  3. bomb

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

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Marshallese
babbūb[pˠæpˠpˠipˠ]Appears in an example
noun
This is a general term for insects like butterflies and moths.

“Ajiri ro rej kōbabūb ļo̧k n̄an jabōn āniin.”

The children are looking for butterflies toward the end of the island.

Also means
  1. lepidopteran (any insect of the order Lepidoptera), such as butterflies and moths
  2. butterfly

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

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Marshallese
bae[pˠæɰjɛj]Appears in an example
noun
A tall, woody grass that grows in tropical regions. It is often used for construction or crafting.

“Remoot in kōbae in Jepaan.”

They went looking for Japanese bamboo.

Also means
  1. bamboo

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

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Marshallese
Baibōļ[pˠæɰjipˠɛlˠ]Appears in an example
name
This refers to the Holy Bible or to religious instruction and catechism.

“Emoot in kōbaibōļ.”

She went looking for a Bible.

Also means
  1. the Bible, the Holy Bible
  2. catechism, religious instruction
  3. the Bible

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

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Marshallese
Bajjipiik[pˠætʲtʲijpʲijik]Appears in an example
name
The large ocean located between the Americas and Asia.

“Ijetōb ioon Bajjipiik.”

I am traveling on the Pacific Ocean.

Also means
  1. Pacific Ocean (an ocean, the world's largest body of water, to the east of Asia and Australasia and to the west of the Americas)
  2. Pacific Ocean

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

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Marshallese
boea[pˠɛwjæɰ]Appears in an example
noun
A young person or child. It can also describe a person who behaves like a troublemaker or rascal.

“Boea im ej jab aikuj kōbataat.”

He's only a kid and shouldn't be smoking.

Also means
  1. adolescent, youngster, kid
  2. troublemaker, rascal, delinquent
  3. adolescent

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

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Marshallese
būrawūn[pˠirˠæɰwinʲ]Appears in an example
noun
This is the color brown.

“Ļeo ej jibwe ļoobwin pilawā limi kōn peba būrawūn.”

The man was holding loaves of bread wrapped in brown paper.

Also means
  1. brown (colour)
  2. brown

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

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D
Marshallese
ditōb[rʲitˠepˠ]
noun
A state of low or no light. It is also used to describe the color black or a person with dark skin.

“Ebaj ditōb jenaaj aikuj kōrraan n̄an aō jeļati baib kā.”

Since it's still dark, we're going to have to wait for daylight before I can take the pipes apart.

Also means
  1. dark, darkness
  2. black (colour)
  3. dark-skinned, black (such as those of African descent)
  4. dark

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

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E
Marshallese
eaļ[jælˠ]
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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Marshallese
ean̄in[jæŋinʲ]
noun
This is the possessive or construct form of the word ean̄. It indicates that something is located to the north of another object or place.

“Ean̄in im̅on eo ej ijo iʼn.”

The north of the house is over there.

Also means
  1. construct state of ean̄
  2. north of

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

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Marshallese
erm̧ween[jerˠmˠejenʲ]
noun
This is the construct state form of the noun erm̧we. It is employed to show a relationship between the erm̧we and another object.

“Erm̧ween eo an.”

His erm̧we is that one.

Also means
  1. construct state of erm̧we

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

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Marshallese
eakto[jæktˠew]Appears in an example
verb
To take goods or people off of a vehicle like a ship or airplane. It can also mean to evacuate or get off a vehicle.

“Raar eakto kobban wa.”

They unloaded the ship.

Also means
  1. to discharge, to unload, to remove (cargo or passengers)
  2. to evacuate, to disembark, to get off
  3. to discharge, to unload, or to remove cargo or passengers

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

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Marshallese
ek[jek]Appears in an example
noun
A general term for any kind of fish.

“Jijej eaar naajdik ļalem taujin armej ro kōn ļalem ļoob im ruo ek.”

Jesus fed five thousand people with five loaves and two fish.

Also means
  1. fish

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

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I
Marshallese
ilowa[jilʲɛwæɰ]
prep
Being within something or located in the interior space of an object or place.

“Ilo im̧we, ilowa an ro an.”

In the house, inside of his family.

Also means
  1. inside; within
  2. inside

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

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Marshallese
iiaļo[jijjælˠew]Appears in an example
verb
Another way to describe the color yellow.

“Iiaļo kōkan in kōkōj eo.”

The object is yellow in color.

Also means
  1. alternative form of iaļo

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

Adapted
Marshallese
ItaliAppears in an example
name
A country located in Southern Europe.

“Itali ej juon aelōn̄ iLo Irob.”

Italy is a country in Europe.

Also means
  1. Italy (a country in Southern Europe)
  2. Italy

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

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J
Marshallese
Jabōt[tʲæpˠɛtˠ]
name
The first day of the week, often observed as a day of rest or worship.

“Jabōt ej raan in kijejeto.”

Sunday is a day of rest.

Also means
  1. Sunday
  2. the Sabbath

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

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Marshallese
jaij[tʲæɰjitʲ]
noun
The physical dimensions or magnitude of an object.

“Elap an kilep jaij in wōjke in.”

The size of this tree is very large.

Also means
  1. size

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

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Marshallese
Jekab
name
This is the Marshallese form of the name Jacob.

“Jekab ej juon armej in ri-kwojkwoj.”

Jacob is a person who likes to fish.

Also means
  1. Jacob

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

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Marshallese
jerbal[tʲɛrˠpˠælʲ]
noun
The act of doing a task or having a job. It refers to activities, duties, or chores that one performs.

“Ewi wāween an jerbal eo an?”

How is his work going?

Also means
  1. work
  2. an affair
  3. a career
  4. a chore
  5. a deed
  6. duty

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

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Marshallese
jikka[tʲikkæɰ]
noun
A small cylinder of finely cut tobacco leaf rolled in thin paper for smoking.

“I kōņaan itok jikka.”

I want to smoke a cigarette.

Also means
  1. a cigarette

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

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Marshallese
joob[tʲɛwɛpˠ]
noun
A substance used for cleaning the body or laundry.

“Ijjibwe in kōjerbal joob.”

I need to use soap.

Also means
  1. soap

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

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Marshallese
joobin[tʲɛwɛpˠinʲ]
noun
This word is the possessive or connecting form of the noun 'joob'. It is used when the noun is followed by the name of the person or thing that possesses it.

“Joobin kōmāme in.”

It is our job.

Also means
  1. construct state of joob

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

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Marshallese
jaam̧[tʲæɰæmˠ]Appears in an example
noun
A sweet spread made from fruit, often eaten on bread.

“Iaar kōņaan kōttōbar jaam̧ ioon bōread.”

I wanted to spread jam on the bread.

Also means
  1. jam
  2. jelly

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

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Marshallese
Jijej[tʲijtʲetʲ]Appears in an example
name
The central figure of Christianity. This name is used to refer to him in Marshallese.

“Jijej eaar naajdik ļalem taujin armej ro kōn ļalem ļoob im ruo ek.”

Jesus fed five thousand people with five loaves and two fish.

Also means
  1. Jesus

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

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Marshallese
juub[tʲiwipˠ]Appears in an example
noun
A liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

“Ewōr juub in bōb.”

There is papaya soup.

Also means
  1. soup
  2. stew

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

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K
Marshallese
kaarar[kæɰærˠɰærˠ]
verb
The act of operating and steering an automobile.

“Ekar kaarar ilo iaḷ.”

He drove on the road.

Also means
  1. to drive a car

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

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Marshallese
kapjer[kæpʲtʲerˠ]
noun
An object with a reflective surface used to see one's own reflection or things behind them.

“Ikarreo̧k kōjjeļā kōn kapjer.”

I checked myself in the mirror.

Also means
  1. a mirror

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

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Marshallese
kilin[kilʲinʲ]
noun
This is the possessive or construct form of the word for skin or hide.

“Kilin kwoje eo ej kile.”

The skin of the fish is colorful.

Also means
  1. construct state of kil
  2. skin of

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

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Marshallese
koba[kewpˠæɰ]
verb
To join things together, combine them, or to enter into a committed relationship with someone.

“Iakwe kwōj koba ippān doon.”

They are together with each other.

Also means
  1. to add
  2. to cohabit
  3. to put together
  4. to get together
  5. to betroth
  6. to combine

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

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Marshallese
kōba[kɛpˠæɰ]
noun
A type of reddish-brown metal often used for wires or pipes.

“Ekar kōba wūntōn in.”

This container is made of copper.

Also means
  1. copper (metal)
  2. copper

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

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Marshallese
kōbaatat[kɛpˠæɰætˠɰætˠ]
verb
The action of breathing in and out smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe.

“Ej kōbaatat ilo jikin kōbaatat.”

He is smoking in the smoking area.

Also means
  1. to smoke (cigarettes and so forth)
  2. to smoke

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

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Marshallese
kōōb[keɰepˠ]
noun
A line or path that bends smoothly.

“Ebar kōōb tok.”

It is curving this way.

Also means
  1. a curve

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

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Marshallese
ko̧o̧n[kæwænʲ]
noun
The tall plant that produces yellow kernels on a cob.

“I kōm̧anm̧an ko̧o̧n ñan kiki.”

I am preparing corn for dinner.

Also means
  1. corn
  2. maize

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

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Marshallese
kurob[kʷirʷɛpˠ]
noun
A piece of leather equipment worn by baseball players to catch the ball.

“Iar kajini kurob eo aō.”

I put on my baseball glove.

Also means
  1. a baseball glove
  2. baseball glove

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

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Marshallese
kapel[kæɰpʲɛlʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A kitchen tool with prongs used for eating or serving food.

“K'adede kapel ko k'oba.”

The forks are already on the table.

Also means
  1. a fork

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
kijdik[kitʲrʲik]Appears in an example
noun
A small rodent with a long tail that is often found living in houses or fields.

“Kijdik eo ej kanne kōbwe in ne.”

The mouse is eating a piece of coconut.

Also means
  1. mouse
  2. rat

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

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Marshallese
kotōl[kʷetˠɛlʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A type of tropical tree known as the Indian almond, native to many coastal areas in the Pacific.

“Eor tokjān bōbōin kotōl eo.”

The fruit of the Indian almond tree is useful.

Also means
  1. Indian almond tree (Terminalia catappa)
  2. Indian almond tree

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

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L
Marshallese
lo̧lo̧in[lʲæwlʲæwinʲ]
noun
This is the construct form of the word lo̧lo̧, used to indicate a relationship between this object and something else.

“Lo̧lo̧in bwidej in ej pidodo.”

The lo̧lo̧ of this land is easy.

Also means
  1. construct state of lo̧lo̧

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

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Marshallese
lemn̄oul[lʲemʲŋewilʲ]Appears in an example
num
The Marshallese number for fifty.

“Iaar wiaiki lemn̄oul bōb.”

I bought fifty pandanus fruits.

Also means
  1. fifty

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

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Ļ
Marshallese
ļan̄[lˠæŋ]
verb
To make something crack, open a crack in an object, or to spread one's legs apart.

“Eļan̄ bōb in.”

This pandanus fruit is cracking open.

Also means
  1. to crack.
  2. to open a crack.
  3. to spread one's thighs.
  4. to crack

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

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Marshallese
ļoob[lˠɛwɛpˠ]
noun
A quantity of bread baked as a single piece.

“Jijej eaar naajdik ļalem taujin armej ro kōn ļalem ļoob im ruo ek.”

Jesus fed five thousand people with five loaves and two fish.

Also means
  1. a loaf of bread

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

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Marshallese
ļoobin[lˠɛwɛpˠinʲ]
noun
The possessive form of the noun ļoob. It is used when describing the ļoob belonging to a person or thing.

“Ļoobin kōrā in ej kilep.”

The ļoob of this woman is large.

Also means
  1. construct state of ļoob

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

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Marshallese
ļokwājek[lˠɛkʷæjtʲɛk]Appears in an example
noun
A type of seabird known as the red-tailed tropicbird.

“Ekar pād ļokwājek eo iloan kōttōbar.”

The red-tailed tropicbird was inside the cage.

Also means
  1. red-tailed tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda)
  2. red-tailed tropicbird

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

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M
Marshallese
m̧akneet[mˠæknʲɛjɛtˠ]
noun
A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field and attracts certain metals.

“Iaar kōjerbal m̧akneet bwe in kōjeraak wōt bōran aō kōmāme.”

I used a magnet to attract the top of my toy.

Also means
  1. a magnet

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

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Marshallese
m̧winam̧ōn[mˠinʲæmˠɛnʲ]Appears in an example
noun
The larva of a butterfly or moth that looks like a small worm.

“Ilo̧k m̧winam̧ōn ilo bōb in.”

I see a caterpillar on this plant.

Also means
  1. a caterpillar
  2. caterpillar

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

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N
Marshallese
nabōj[nʲæpˠetʲ]
adj
Something located on the outside or surface of an object.

“Kom̧win kadedeļo̧k ilo nabōj.”

You all wait on the outside.

Also means
  1. exterior

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

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Marshallese
Nobōm̧ba[nʲɛwpˠɛmˠpˠæɰ]
name
The eleventh month of the calendar year.

“Kōjro naaj lo doon ilo Nobōm̧ba.”

We will see each other in November.

Also means
  1. November

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

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Marshallese
Nopem̧ba[nʲɛwpʲɛmˠpˠæɰ]
name
An alternative way to write the word for the month of November.

“Nopem̧ba ej jem̧lọk in kōto.”

November is the end of the windy season.

Also means
  1. alternative form of Nobōm̧ba
  2. November

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

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O
Marshallese
o̧b[wæpˠ]
noun
This is a variant spelling of the Marshallese word 'wab'.

“O̧b in ej juon iaan bōtōktōk ko ilo aelōn̄ kein.”

This form is one of the variations found in these islands.

Also means
  1. alternative form of wab

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

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Marshallese
obwin
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
obwinin
noun
This is the construct form of the word obwin. It is used to show a relationship with a following noun.

“Obwinin bwidebwed eo ej kajoor.”

The obwin of the land is strong.

Also means
  1. construct state of obwin

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

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Marshallese
ok
noun
An object used for catching fish, or a mesh material like a screen or sieve.

“Ewōr juon ok ilo wa in.”

There is a net in this boat.

Also means
  1. fishing net, net (for catching fish)
  2. netting
  3. screen, sieve, mesh (used in windows to keep out pests)
  4. fishing net

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

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Marshallese
Oktoba[wɛktˠɛwpˠæɰ]
name
The tenth month of the calendar year.

“Oktoba ej juon iiōk eo enaaj tōprak.”

October is a month that will be successful.

Also means
  1. October

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

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Marshallese
otobai[wɛtˠɛwpˠæɰij]
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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Marshallese
om̧[wemˠ]Appears in an example
noun
A type of crab that lives in a discarded seashell for protection.

“Eor om̧ ilo kōbban bōk.”

There is a hermit crab in the hole in the sand.

Also means
  1. hermit crab

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

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Marshallese
om̧rawūn[wɛmˠrˠæɰwinʲ]Appears in an example
noun
A hit in baseball that allows the batter to run all the way around the bases to score a point.

“Ekar tōbar juon om̧rawūn.”

He hit a home run.

Also means
  1. a home run

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

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R
Marshallese
ri-eo̧n̄wōd[rˠi-jæŋʷɛrʲ]
noun
A person whose occupation or hobby is catching fish.

“Ri-eo̧n̄wōd eo ej kadkad ioon lojet.”

The fisherman is casting his line on the ocean.

Also means
  1. a fisherman
  2. fisherman

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

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Marshallese
ri-robba[rˠi-rʷɛpˠpˠæɰ]
noun
A person who plays the flute or a similar wind instrument.

“Ilo jikuul, ri-robba eo ej kōnono.”

At school, the flautist is speaking.

Also means
  1. a flautist
  2. a trumpeter
  3. flautist

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

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Marshallese
robba[rʷɛpˠpˠæɰ]
noun
A musical instrument that produces sound through the vibration of air.

“Ilo menin kōjām kōn robba.”

I like playing the flute.

Also means
  1. a flute
  2. a trumpet

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

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Marshallese
robbain[rʷɛpˠpˠæɰinʲ]
noun
The form of the word robba used when linked to another noun in a sentence.

“Robbain ļōma̧ eo ej kilep.”

The man's rubber is large.

Also means
  1. construct state of robba

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

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Marshallese
ri-Jaina[rˠi-tʲæɰjinʲæɰ]Appears in an example
noun
A person who originates from the country of China.

“Ri-Jaina eo ej jitõbõk.”

The Chinese person is kind.

Also means
  1. alternative form of ri-Jeina
  2. a person from China

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

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T
Marshallese
tebu[tˠejpˠiw]
adj
Describes someone or something that has a lot of body weight.

“Etebu kijien k'ora in.”

This woman is very fat.

Also means
  1. fat
  2. overweight
  3. obese

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

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Marshallese
to̧o̧l[tˠæwælʲ]
noun
A piece of cloth used for drying oneself or objects. This word is a loanword from English.

“Kwōn kōjerbal to̧o̧l in ñan kōm̧m̧an bwe kwoj m̧ōkaj in m̧ōj an m̧ōrā.”

Use this towel to dry yourself off so you can finish getting ready.

Also means
  1. a towel

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

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U
Marshallese
untoba[winʲtˠɛwpˠæɰ]
noun
This is another way to spell or write the Marshallese word for a playground.

“Ejab wūntoba bwe ijjejet in ej untoba.”

It is not wūntoba, but this spelling is untoba.

Also means
  1. alternative form of wūntoba

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

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Ū
Marshallese
ūlūl[ɰilʲɰilʲ]
noun
The outer boundary or surface of an object or area.

“Ilo ūlūl in jikin jikuul eo ej pād juon aen.”

There is a fence on the side of the school grounds.

Also means
  1. a side
  2. an edge

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

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W
Marshallese
wūntoba[winʲtˠɛwpˠæɰ]
noun
A designated area where children or people go to play.

“Rijon ro rej m̧ōņōņō ioon wūntoba in.”

The children are happy on this playground.

Also means
  1. a playground

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

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