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40 sign languages with signs. Signs are shown in SignWriting, never as notation.

British Sign Language
117 published entries
Yugoslavian Sign Language
60 published entries
Philippine Sign Language
60 published entries
Nicaraguan Sign Language
60 published entries
German Sign Language
60 published entries
Czech Sign Language
60 published entries
Swiss-French Sign Language
60 published entries
Brazilian Sign Language
60 published entries
Maltese Sign Language
60 published entries
Polish Sign Language
60 published entries
Singapore Sign Language
60 published entries
South African Sign Language
55 published entries
Mexican Sign Language
54 published entries
American Sign Language
50 published entries
Taiwan Sign Language
48 published entries
Quebec Sign Language
42 published entries
Egypt Sign Language
40 published entries
Paraguayan Sign Language
39 published entries
Spanish Sign Language
33 published entries
Albanian Sign Language
31 published entries
Norwegian Sign Language
24 published entries
Hungarian Sign Language
24 published entries
Ethiopian Sign Language
23 published entries
French Sign Language
21 published entries
Thai Sign Language
19 published entries
Ho Chi Minh City Sign Language
16 published entries
Japanese Sign Language
11 published entries
Colombian Sign Language
11 published entries
Romanian Sign Language
11 published entries
Korean Sign Language
9 published entries
Peruvian Sign Language
7 published entries
Catalan Sign Language
6 published entries
Tunisian Sign Language
6 published entries
Russian Sign Language
5 published entries
New Zealand Sign Language
5 published entries
Italian Sign Language
5 published entries
Swiss-German Sign Language
5 published entries
Saudi Arabian Sign Language
5 published entries
Argentine Sign Language
4 published entries
Adamorobe Sign Language
2 published entries

Manx

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Manx

obbyr

noun

The act of performing tasks, a specific job, or the result of something made by hand.

“Caghlaa obbyr aash.”

a change is as good as a rest; literally ‘A change of work is rest’.

Also means

work, labour
job, employment
handiwork
work

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

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Manx

er[erʲ]Means by

prep

Used to indicate that something is touching or supported by a surface. It is a very common preposition in Manx.

“Ta'n lioar er y voayrd.”

The book is on the table.

Also means

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

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Manx

aahMeans by

noun

A shallow place in a river or stream where you can cross by walking or driving.

“Ta'n aah shoh feer ghoan.”

This ford is very shallow.

“V'eh goll harrish yn aah.”

He was going over the ford.

Also means

ford

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

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Manx

feeMeans by

verb

To create fabric by interlacing threads, or to braid hair.

“Ta mee fee yn olley.”

I am weaving the wool.

“Ta mee fee dy yannoo brat.”

I am weaving to make a cloak.

Also means

to weave, knit
to plait, braid
to interlace, intertwine
to mat
to weave

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

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Manx

jiuMeans by

pron

A pronoun form indicating 'of' followed by the plural 'you'.

“Kys t'eh jiu?”

How is it of you?

Also means

second-person plural/form of jeh
of you

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

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Manx

mee[miː]Means by

pron

The pronoun used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the subject or object of a sentence.

“Ta mee aynshoh.”

I am here.

Also means

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

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Manx

ooh[au]Means by

noun

An oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, or insects, often used as food.

“Ta ooh dy chyrk echey.”

He has a hen's egg.

“Ta ooh çhymsit ec y chirgey.”

The hen has collected an egg.

Also means

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

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Manx

aile[ãil]Means by

noun

The light, heat, and flames produced by burning material.

“Ta aile mór ayns y çhymmyltaght.”

There is a big fire in the environment.

Also means

fire

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

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Manx

daah[daː]Means by

noun

The visual quality of an object that is perceived by the eye, such as red, blue, or green. It can also refer to a substance like paint or dye.

“Cre'n daah dy chabbyl t'ayd?”

What colour is your horse?

Also means

colour, colouration, hue
dye, stain
pigment
paint
colour

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

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Manx

gaih[ɡɛːi]Means by

noun

An object used by a child for play.

“T'eh geearree gaih noa son y Nollick.”

He wants a new toy for Christmas.

Also means

toy
plaything

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

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Manx

j'eeMeans by

pron

A prepositional pronoun used to indicate 'of her' or 'from her'. It is formed by combining the preposition 'jeh' with the third-person singular feminine pronoun.

“T'eh kionnaghtey thie j'ee.”

He is buying a house from her.

Also means

third-person singular feminine of jeh
of her

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

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Manx

lesh[leʃ]Means by

prep

A versatile preposition used to mean with, by means of, or to indicate possession or motion.

“Stiagh lhiat 'sy ghleashtan.”

Get in the car.

Also means

Introduces small clause of motion
Marks possession with appropriate form of s'
with, by means of
for
toward
with

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

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Manx

logh[lox]Means by

noun

A large body of water surrounded by land.

“Moghey da’n logh, anmagh da’n awin.”

Early to the lake, late to the river.

Also means

lake

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

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Manx

mammMeans by

noun

A small bubble on the skin filled with fluid, usually caused by friction or heat.

“Hug y brish t'eh mamm er my chass.”

The shoe gave me a blister on my foot.

“Ta mamm er my chass.”

I have a blister on my foot.

Also means

blister

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

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Manx

mollMeans by

verb

To trick or deceive someone, or to feel disappointed by a situation.

“Mollee y molteyr oo my oddys eh.”

The deceiver will deceive you if he can.

Also means

to fool
baffle
foil
beguile
cajole
captivate
deceive
bluff
trick
to disappoint
to impose
to be mistaken

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

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Manx

nieu[nʲeu]Means by

noun

A substance that causes illness or death when it is swallowed, breathed, or absorbed by a living thing.

“T'eh shoh nieu.”

This is poison.

Also means

poison
venom
virus
toxemia
venomousness

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

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Manx

r'ee[rʲiː]Means by

pron

A prepositional pronoun used to mean 'to her' or 'with her'. It is formed by combining the preposition 'rish' with the feminine pronoun 'ee'.

“Choard mee r'ee.”

I agreed with her.

Also means

third-person singular feminine of rish: to her
to her

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

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Manx

rass[ras]Means by

noun

A small object produced by a plant from which a new plant can grow.

“Ta rassyn veggey ec y villey shoh.”

This tree has small seeds.

Also means

seed

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

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Manx

roonMeans by

noun

A letter from an ancient alphabet used by early Germanic peoples.

“Ta roon er y chlaggan.”

There is a rune on the stone.

Also means

rune

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

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Manx

seyr[səːr]Means by

adj

Something that does not cost any money, or a person who is independent and not controlled by others.

“Ta'n cooish shoh seyr.”

This matter is free.

Also means

free (of cost)
inexpensive
immune
floating
independent
autonomous
free

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

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Manx

suntMeans by

verb

To measure the depth of water or to chart an area by taking soundings.

“Ta ad sunt y vooir ayns shoh.”

They are sounding the sea here.

“T'ad laccal sunt y keayn.”

They want to sound the sea.

Also means

to sound, fathom, chart by sounding
to sound

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

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Manx

walkMeans by

verb

The act of processing cloth by soaking and beating it to thicken the fibers.

“Ta shin goll dy walk y chrooin.”

We are going to full the cloth.

Also means

to full (cloth)
waulk
tuck

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

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Manx

echey[ˈeɡʲə]Means by

pron

A pronoun used to mean at him or at it. It is formed by combining the preposition ec with the third-person masculine pronoun.

“Cha nel fys ec peiagh erbee agh echeysyn.”

Only he can say.

Also means

third-person singular masculine of ec
at him

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

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Manx

ellan[ˈelʲan]Means by

noun

A piece of land that is surrounded by water on all sides.

“Ta Mannin ny hellan tessen y vooir.”

The Isle of Man is an island across the sea.

Also means

island
isle

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

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Manx

leigh[ləi̯]Means by

noun

A rule or system of rules created by a country to govern the behavior of its people.

“Ta'n leigh shen feer lajer.”

That law is very strong.

Also means

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

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Manx

sneeuMeans by

verb

To turn or cause to turn or whirl around quickly, or to make thread by twisting fibers.

“T'ee çheet dy sneeu yn ollan.”

She is coming to spin the wool.

Also means

to spin

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

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Manx

traie[trɛːi̯]Means by

noun

A sandy or stony area by the sea. It can also refer to the seashore or a neap tide.

“Ta mee goll gys y traie jiu.”

I am going to the beach today.

“Ta'n traie feer aalin jiu.”

The beach is very beautiful today.

Also means

beach, strand
shore, seashore
neap tide
beach

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

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Manx

ashoonMeans by

noun

A large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country.

“Ta ashoon mooar ain.”

We have a great nation.

Also means

nation, state
nation, people
nation

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

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Manx

bolganMeans by

noun

A small bubble on the skin or on a surface like paint, caused by heat or friction.

“Ta bolgan er y phint.”

There is a blister on the paint.

Also means

blister (on paint, etc.)
blister

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

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Manx

caayntMeans by

noun

The words, phrases, and methods used by a particular group of people to communicate.

“Ta caaynt Ghaelgagh çhengey aalin.”

The Manx language is a beautiful tongue.

Also means

language
talk

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

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Manx

feddanMeans by

noun

A musical instrument played by blowing air through it, or any tube-like vessel or pipe.

“Kiaull y chassey ass y feddan millish.”

Tootle on the flute.

Also means

flute, whistle, fife, pipe, chanter
pipe, tube, tubing, channel, aqueduct
barrel, vessel
sleeve, sleeving
flute

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

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Manx

kiaull[kʲoːl]Means by

noun

The sounds or melodies created by voices or instruments.

“Cur kiaull rish ny focklyn.”

Set the words to music.

Also means

music
singing
warble (of birds)
minstrel

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

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Manx

shamyrMeans by

noun

An enclosed space within a building that is set off by walls or partitions.

“Daag eh ee ny shassoo ayns mean ny shamyr.”

He left her standing in the middle of the room.

Also means

room
chamber
compartment

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

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Manx

yindysMeans by

noun

A feeling of surprise or admiration caused by something beautiful or unusual.

“Ghow eh yindys jeh'n chummey.”

He took wonder at the shape.

Also means

wonder
wonderment
admiration
marvel
phenomenon
prodigy
surprise

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

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Manx

anvroieMeans by

noun

A liquid food made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

“Ta blass unnishyn er yn anvroie.”

The soup tastes of onion.

Also means

soup
pot liquor

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

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Manx

bainney[banʲə]Means by

noun

The white liquid produced by mammals to feed their young.

“Ta mee jough y vainney.”

I am drinking milk.

Also means

milk

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

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Manx

briwnysMeans by

noun

A formal decision or opinion given by a person or authority, often in a legal sense.

“Cha jeanym briwnys er.”

I won't pass judgement on it.

Also means

judgment, verdict, decision, award
judgment

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

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Manx

carrane[kaˈrɛːn]Means by

noun

A light, open type of footwear consisting of a sole held to the foot by straps.

“Ta ny carranyn shoh feer ghooie.”

These sandals are very comfortable.

Also means

sandal
slipper

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

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Manx

credjue[ˈkredʒu]Means by

noun

A set of religious beliefs or a strong conviction held by someone. It can also refer to a specific church denomination.

“Ta credjue lajer echey.”

He has a strong faith.

Also means

belief, faith, religion
creed, conviction
denomination
belief

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

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Manx

EsthoinMeans by

name

The name for the country of Estonia located by the Baltic Sea.

“She cheer aalin t'ayns Esthoin.”

It is a beautiful country that is in Estonia.

Also means

Estonia (a country in northeastern Europe, on the southeastern coast of the Baltic Sea)
Estonia

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

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