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Upper Sorbian

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Upper Sorbian
-ować[ˈɔwat͡ʃ]
suffix
This suffix is added to words to turn them into verbs that show an ongoing action.

“abort + -ować → abortować”

abort + -ować → to abort

Also means
  1. Forms imperfect verbs from nouns and adjectives, as well as borrowed words.
  2. suffix for verbs

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

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B
Upper Sorbian
banja[ˈbanja]
noun
A large, round, orange fruit that grows on a vine. It belongs to the gourd family.

“W zahródce mi wulku banju wuhotuje.”

A large pumpkin is growing for me in the garden.

Also means
  1. pumpkin, gourd, squash (any plant of the genus Cucurbita or its fruit)
  2. pumpkin

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

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Upper Sorbian
biblioteka[bʲi.bli.ɔˈtɛ.ka]
noun
A building or room that contains a collection of books that people can borrow or read on-site.

“Zo by telko předmjetow wot spočatka do kónca znał, trjebaš mozy kaž biblioteku – praji ćeta Janina z kuchnje.”

To know so many subjects from beginning to end, you need a brain like the library – says Aunt Janina from the kitchen.

Also means
  1. library (building or room containing a collection of books for on-site consultation or home loan)
  2. library

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

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Upper Sorbian
blond
adj
blond (which has a color intermediate between golden and light brown)

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

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Upper Sorbian
bor[ˈbɔʀ]
noun
A type of grass that produces small edible seeds. It is often grown as a crop for food or animal feed.

“Bor na polu roni.”

The foxtail millet grows on the field.

Also means
  1. foxtail millet (Setaria italica)
  2. foxtail millet

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

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Upper Sorbian
broda[ˈbʀɔda]
noun
The hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks, or the chin itself.

“Wón ma dołhu brodu.”

He has a long beard.

Also means
  1. beard (set of hairs that grow on a man's chin and cheeks)
  2. chin (protruding region of the lower jaw)
  3. beard

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

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Upper Sorbian
brodaty[ˈbʀɔdatɨ]
adj
Having a growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks.

“Ten stary muž je brodaty.”

That old man is bearded.

Also means
  1. bearded

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

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Upper Sorbian
bróna[ˈbʀʊna]
noun
A piece of heavy farm equipment used to break up clumps of soil after plowing to create a smooth surface.

“Ratar z brónu zemju runa.”

The farmer levels the ground with a harrow.

Also means
  1. harrow (agricultural utensil used to crush and flatten plowed land)
  2. harrow

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

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Upper Sorbian
brózda[ˈbʀʊzda]
noun
A long, narrow trench made in the ground by a plow.

“Ratar wutwori brózdu na polu.”

The farmer creates a furrow in the field.

Also means
  1. furrow

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

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Upper Sorbian
brusnica[ˈbʀusnit͡sa]
noun
A small red berry that grows on low evergreen shrubs, also known as a cowberry.

“W lěsu rjedźichmy dźiwje brusnicy.”

We gathered wild lingonberries in the forest.

Also means
  1. lingonberry, cowberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)
  2. lingonberry

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

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Upper Sorbian
budu[ˈbudu]Appears in an example
verb
This is the first-person singular future tense form of the verb to be.

“Ja budu jutře doma.”

I will be home tomorrow.

Also means
  1. inflection of być:
  2. will be

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

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Upper Sorbian
budźemy[ˈbud͡ʒɛmɨ]Appears in an example
verb
This is the first-person plural future tense form of the verb 'to be'. It is used to describe what a group including the speaker will become or be in the future.

“My budźemy zdrowi.”

We will be healthy.

Also means
  1. first-person plural future of być
  2. we will be

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

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C
Upper Sorbian
chěža[ˈkʰɪʒa]
noun
A building where people live, or a narrow hallway inside a building.

“Moja chěža je wulka.”

My house is big.

Also means
  1. house (any building intended for housing)
  2. corridor, landing (narrow passage inside a house or building)
  3. house

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

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Upper Sorbian
cachor[ˈt͡sa.xɔʀ]Appears in an example
noun
A plant belonging to the sedge family, often found in marshy areas.

“Cachor rosće w bahnje.”

The sedge grows in the swamp.

Also means
  1. any sedge of the genus Cyperus
  2. sedge

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

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Č
Upper Sorbian
čoło[ˈt͡ʃɔwɔ]
noun
The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.

“Hólc placny z čołom do hałuzy.”

The boy hit his forehead on the (tree) branch.

Also means
  1. forehead, brow
  2. forefront
  3. forehead

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

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H
Upper Sorbian
hałuza[ˈɦawuza]
noun
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk.

“Ptak sedźi na hałuzy.”

The bird sits on the branch.

Also means
  1. branch

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

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Upper Sorbian
hawron[ˈɦawʀɔn]
noun
A large, black bird belonging to the crow family, often seen feeding in fields.

“Na polu so wulki hromad hawronow namaka.”

A large flock of rooks can be found in the field.

Also means
  1. rook (Corvus frugilegus)
  2. rook

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

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Upper Sorbian
homoła[ˈɦɔmɔwa]
noun
A type of spike inflorescence having small flowers crowded on a fleshy stem.

“Homoła je kćenjowy podsah rěpy.”

The spadix is the flower spike of the plant.

Also means
  1. spadix

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

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Upper Sorbian
howrjenje[ˈɦɔwʀjɛnjɛ]
noun
The noun form representing the act of growling.

“Howrjenje je słokotne.”

The growling is unpleasant.

Also means
  1. verbal noun of howrić

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

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Upper Sorbian
hriwa[ˈʀʲi.wa]
noun
The long, thick hair that grows along the neck and head of certain animals, such as lions or horses.

“Law ma dlěwu hriwu.”

The lion has a long mane.

Also means
  1. mane (long, rough or silky fur that grows along the lion's neck and head)
  2. mane

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

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Upper Sorbian
hupak[ˈɦupak]
noun
A colorful bird known for its distinctive crown of feathers on its head.

“Hupak je rědny ptak z krónu.”

The hoopoe is a beautiful bird with a crown.

Also means
  1. hoopoe

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

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Upper Sorbian
holca[ˈɦɔlt͡sa]Appears in an example
noun
A young female person or a child who is a female.

“Holca ma dweju bratrow.”

The girl has two brothers.

Also means
  1. girl

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

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Upper Sorbian
howrił[ˈhɔw.ʀʲiw]Appears in an example
verb
The past tense l-participle form of the verb howrić.

“Wón je cyłu nóc howrił.”

He growled all night.

Also means
  1. l-participle of howrić

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

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Upper Sorbian
howrjacy[ˈɦɔwʀjat͡sɨ]Appears in an example
verb
The present active participle form derived from the verb howrić.

“Wón je howrjacy dospěły.”

He is a growling adult.

Also means
  1. active participle of howrić

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

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Upper Sorbian
howrjeny[ˈhɔw.ʀʲɛ.nɨ]Appears in an example
verb
The passive participle form derived from the verb howrić.

“To je howrjeny hłós.”

That is a growled voice.

Also means
  1. passive participle of howrić

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

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I
Upper Sorbian
ignorować[iɡˈnɔ.ʀɔ.wajt͡ʃ]
verb
To refuse to pay attention to someone or something, or to fail to follow a rule.

“Edit Pjenkowa a mnozy, kiž dale wo swoje wsy wojuja, přeco zaso wuzběhuja, zo tuchwilne hospodarstwo a knježaca politika naše prawa prosće ignorujetej.”

Edith Pjenkowa and many others who continue to fight for their villages repeatedly emphasize that the current economy and prevailing politics simply ignore our rights.

Also means
  1. to ignore (to not to pay attention to, not to obey)
  2. to ignore each other
  3. to ignore

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

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J
Upper Sorbian
jabrik[ˈjabʀik]
noun
Water starwort is a small plant that grows in or near water.

“Jabrik je wodna rostlina.”

Water starwort is an aquatic plant.

Also means
  1. water starwort (Callitriche)
  2. water starwort

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

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Upper Sorbian
jemjel[ˈjɛmjɛl]
noun
A mistletoe is a type of parasitic plant that grows on the branches of other trees.

“lisćowcowy jemjel”

European mistletoe

Also means
  1. Any plant in the genus Viscum.
  2. mistletoe

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

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Upper Sorbian
jutře[ˈjuj.t͡sʲɛ]
adv
The day after today.

“Jutře so žana wučba njewotměje.”

There will be no class tomorrow.

Also means
  1. tomorrow

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

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Upper Sorbian
jěć[ˈjɪt͡ʃ]Appears in an example
verb
To travel or move towards a destination.

“My budźemy jutře z ćahom jěć.”

We will go by train tomorrow.

Also means
  1. to go

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

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K
Upper Sorbian
kłosa[ˈkwɔsa]
noun
The part of a grain plant where the seeds or grains grow.

“Kłosa žita je złota.”

The ear of grain is golden.

Also means
  1. ear (fruiting body of a grain plant)
  2. ear of grain

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

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Upper Sorbian
kowjel[ˈkɔɥɛl]
noun
Feathergrass is a type of long, graceful grass that often grows in clusters.

“Na łuce rosće rjany kowjel.”

Beautiful feathergrass grows in the meadow.

Also means
  1. feathergrass (Stipa)
  2. feathergrass

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

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Upper Sorbian
kraholc[ˈkʀaɦɔlt͡s]
noun
A small bird of prey known for its agility while hunting in wooded areas.

“Kraholc je rědki ptak.”

The Eurasian sparrowhawk is a rare bird.

Also means
  1. Eurasian sparrowhawk

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

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Upper Sorbian
kukel[ˈkukɛl]
noun
A flowering plant often found growing in cornfields. It is known for its pink-purple petals.

“Na polu rozpukuje rjany kukel.”

A beautiful corncockle is blooming in the field.

Also means
  1. corncockle (Agrostemma)
  2. corncockle

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

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Upper Sorbian
konop[ˈkɔnɔp]Appears in an example
noun
A tall plant that is often used for making fiber and rope. It is a type of fibrous plant.

“Konop rosće na lědźbje.”

Hemp grows on the field.

Also means
  1. hemp

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

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Upper Sorbian
korto[ˈkɔʀtɔ]Appears in an example
noun
A long, open container used to feed or water animals like cattle. It can also refer to any hollow or depression in the ground.

“Krowy steja při korto.”

The cows are standing by the trough.

Also means
  1. trough (vessel used to give water or food to animals, usually cattle)
  2. hollow, depression
  3. trough

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

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Upper Sorbian
kostrjawa[ˈkɔstʀjawa]Appears in an example
noun
A type of grass that belongs to the Bromus genus.

“Na łuce rosće wjele kostrjawy.”

There is a lot of brome growing on the meadow.

Also means
  1. brome (Bromus)
  2. brome

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

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L
Upper Sorbian
lěs[ˈlɪs]
noun
A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.

“W lěsu je rjenje.”

It is beautiful in the forest.

Also means
  1. forest
  2. woods

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

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Upper Sorbian
lupina[ˈlupina]
noun
A type of plant with tall spikes of colorful flowers, often grown in gardens.

“W zahrodźe kćěje žołta lupina.”

A yellow lupin is blooming in the garden.

Also means
  1. lupin, lupine (any plant of the genus Lupinus)
  2. lupin

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

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Upper Sorbian
lěšćina[ˈlɪjʃ.t͡ʃi.na]Appears in an example
noun
A tree or shrub belonging to the genus Corylus, which produces hazelnuts.

“W zahrodźe rosće wulka lěšćina.”

A large hazel tree is growing in the garden.

Also means
  1. hazel (any tree or shrub of the genus Corylus)
  2. hazel

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

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Upper Sorbian
lipow[ˈlipɔw]Appears in an example
noun
This is the genitive dual and plural form of the noun lipa, meaning lime tree.

“Wjele lipow tu rosće.”

Many lime trees grow here.

Also means
  1. genitive dual/plural of lipa

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

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Ł
Upper Sorbian
łopjeno[ˈwɔpjɛnɔ]
noun
A leaf is the green part of a plant that grows on a stem.

“Z łopjenow spada rosa.”

Dew falls from the leaves.

Also means
  1. leaf

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

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M
Upper Sorbian
malena
noun
A small red edible fruit or the thorny bush it grows on.

“Jěm słódku malenu.”

I am eating a sweet raspberry.

Also means
  1. raspberry (fruit)
  2. raspberry (plant)
  3. raspberry

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

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Upper Sorbian
mjedź[ˈmjɛt͡ʃ]
noun
A hard, brownish-yellow metal that is a mixture of copper and tin. It is often used for making statues, tools, or musical instruments.

“Sochi z mjedźe steja w městnym parku.”

Statues made of bronze stand in the local park.

Also means
  1. bronze

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

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Upper Sorbian
moch[ˈmɔx]
noun
A small green plant that grows on damp surfaces like stones or tree bark.

“Na kamjenjach rosće zeleny moch.”

Green moss grows on the stones.

Also means
  1. moss

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

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Upper Sorbian
mrowja[ˈmʀɔɥa]
noun
A very small insect that lives in large, organized groups.

“Mrowja dźěła w mrowišću.”

An ant works in the anthill.

Also means
  1. ant

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

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N
Upper Sorbian
nochć[ˈnɔxt͡ʃ]
noun
A small, hard plate that grows on the end of a finger or toe.

“Wón ma dlěhe nochće.”

He has long fingernails.

Also means
  1. toenail
  2. fingernail

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

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P
Upper Sorbian
papjerowc[ˈpaj.pʲɛ.ʀɔwt͡s]
noun
A tall, grass-like aquatic plant that was used in ancient times to make a material for writing.

“W Egyptowskej rosće papjerowc.”

Papyrus grows in Egypt.

Also means
  1. papyrus (Cyperus papyrus)
  2. papyrus

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

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Upper Sorbian
pasmo[ˈpasmɔ]
noun
A specific physical area, a long narrow strip, or a designated zone. It can also refer to a group of people involved in criminal activity.

“To horinske pasmo je jara dołhe.”

That mountain range is very long.

Also means
  1. area, strip, zone
  2. gang (association of criminals or miscreants)

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

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Upper Sorbian
pšeńca[ˈpʃɛjnt͡sa]
noun
A type of cereal grain that is commonly grown to make flour for bread.

“Pšeńca rosće na polu.”

Wheat grows in the field.

Also means
  1. wheat

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

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R
Upper Sorbian
registrowanje[ʀɛ.ɡisˈtʀɔ.waj.ɲɛ]
noun
The act or process of registering something. It is the noun form derived from the verb to register.

“Registrowanje nowych čłonow je wotpołožene.”

The registration of new members is postponed.

Also means
  1. verbal noun of registrować
  2. registration

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

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Upper Sorbian
róh[ˈʀʊ]
noun
A hard, pointed part that grows on the head of some animals like cows or rhinos.

“Nosorohače wojuja sej ze swojimi rohami.”

The rhinos fight with their horns.

Also means
  1. horn

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

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Upper Sorbian
row[ˈʀɔw]
noun
A place where a deceased person is buried.

“Tam bě row.”

There was a grave.

Also means
  1. grave

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

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S
Upper Sorbian
sadźić[saˈd͡ʒit͡ʃ]
verb
To put a seed or plant into the ground so that it can grow.

“Dźěći chcedźa štom sadźić.”

The children want to plant a tree.

Also means
  1. to plant

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

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Upper Sorbian
serp[ˈsɛʀp]
noun
A sickle is a farm tool with a curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

“Ratar wužije serp za žně.”

The farmer uses a sickle for the harvest.

Also means
  1. sickle (agricultural utensil consisting of a short handle to which a curved and narrow steel or iron blade, with a serrated edge, is attached, used for mowing or harvesting)
  2. sickle

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

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Upper Sorbian
slowka[ˈslɔwka]
noun
A small, round fruit with smooth skin and a stone inside, which grows on a tree.

“Slowka je słódki płód.”

The plum is a sweet fruit.

Also means
  1. plum (fruit)
  2. plum

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

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Upper Sorbian
smuha[ˈsmuɦa]
noun
A long, narrow mark or band of color.

“Wona ma čornu smuhu na blidźe.”

She has a black stripe on the table.

Also means
  1. dash
  2. line
  3. stripe

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

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Upper Sorbian
strowy[ˈstʀɔwɨ]
adj
Being in a good physical state or free from illness.

“Płody su strowe.”

Fruits are healthy.

Also means
  1. healthy

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

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Upper Sorbian
syć[ˈsɨt͡ʃ]
verb
To plant seeds in the ground so that plants will grow.

“Rólnik chce žito syć.”

The farmer wants to sow the grain.

Also means
  1. to sow

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

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Upper Sorbian
syćina
noun
A tall, grass-like plant that typically grows in wet areas or near water.

“Syćina rěstnje pola rěki.”

The rush grows by the river.

Also means
  1. rush (Juncus)
  2. rush

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

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Upper Sorbian
symjo[ˈsɨmjɔ]
noun
A small object from a plant that can grow into a new plant.

“Wón sadźi symjo do zemje.”

He plants the seed in the ground.

Also means
  1. seeds (part of the fruit that contains the embryo in a latent state and that comes from the development of the ovule (vegetable) after fertilization)
  2. seed

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

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Š
Upper Sorbian
šćehel[ˈʃt͡ʃɛɦɛl]
noun
A tall, perennial plant that typically grows in wet or marshy areas.

“Šćehel róstl w dole.”

The waterdock grew in the valley.

Also means
  1. waterdock

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

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Upper Sorbian
škowrončk[ˈʃkɔwʀɔnt͡ʃk]
noun
A small brown bird that is known for its beautiful song while flying high in the sky.

“Škowrončk wysoko spěwa.”

The skylark sings high up.

Also means
  1. skylark (small brown passerine bird)
  2. skylark

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

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Upper Sorbian
škra[ˈʃkʀa]
noun
A tiny, glowing piece of burning material that flies off from a fire or metal.

“Škra so wot metalneje dźěłarnje wotlěći.”

A spark flies off from the metal workshop.

Also means
  1. spark (incandescent fragment thrown out by red-hot metals when hammered or produced by friction between two bodies)
  2. spark

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

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T
Upper Sorbian
třěła
noun
A thin, pointed projectile that is shot from a bow.

“Třěła do cila trjechi.”

The arrow hits the target.

Also means
  1. arrow

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

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W
Upper Sorbian
wjapř[ˈɥapʃ]
noun
A male pig that has been castrated, often raised for food.

“Wjapř je w lěsće zady chěže.”

The castrated boar is in the forest behind the house.

Also means
  1. castrated boar
  2. barrow

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

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Upper Sorbian
wjerba
noun
A type of tree that often grows near water and has flexible branches.

“Wjerba steji pódla rěki.”

The willow stands by the river.

Also means
  1. willow (tree of the genus Salix)
  2. willow

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

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Upper Sorbian
włós[ˈwʊs]
noun
A single thin strand that grows from the skin of people or animals.

“Moje włosy su čorne.”

My hair is black.

Also means
  1. a hair

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

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Upper Sorbian
włosy[ˈwɔ.sɨ]
noun
The strands that grow from the scalp or the body of a person.

“Wona ma dołhe čorne włosy.”

She has long black hair.

Also means
  1. nominative/accusative plural of włós
  2. inflection of włosa:
  3. hair

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

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Upper Sorbian
wołma[ˈwɔwma]
noun
The thick, soft hair that grows on sheep and some other animals.

“Wołma je ćopła a mjechka.”

Wool is warm and soft.

Also means
  1. wool (wavy fur of sheep and other animals)
  2. wool

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

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Upper Sorbian
wólša[ˈwʊlʃa]
noun
A type of tree that often grows near water.

“Wólša rěkuje w bliskosći rěki.”

The alder grows near the river.

Also means
  1. alder (Alnus)
  2. alder

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

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Upper Sorbian
worjech[ˈwɔʀjɛx]
noun
The fruit of a walnut tree, characterized by a hard, rough shell and an edible, oily seed.

“Tón worjech je jara twjerdy.”

That nut is very hard.

Also means
  1. nut (walnut fruit, with a hard, resistant, rough and brownish shell, covered by another green shell, which falls off when the fruit is formed, and whose seed is oily and edible)
  2. nut

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

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Upper Sorbian
wotawa[ˈwɔtawa]
noun
This term refers to the grass that grows after the first hay harvest.

“Wotawa na łuce je zelena.”

The aftergrass on the meadow is green.

Also means
  1. aftergrass
  2. aftermath

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

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Upper Sorbian
wrjós[ˈwʀjʊs]
noun
A low-growing evergreen shrub with small pink or purple flowers that often grows in heaths or moors.

“Na holi kćěje wrjós.”

Heather is blooming on the heath.

Also means
  1. heather

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

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Upper Sorbian
wrobl[ˈʀɔbl]
noun
A small, common brown and grey bird found in many parts of the world, often living near people.

“Wrobl na štomje sedźi.”

The sparrow is sitting on the tree.

Also means
  1. sparrow (Passer domesticus)
  2. sparrow

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

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Upper Sorbian
wroblik[ˈʀɔ.blik]
noun
A small or young sparrow. This is the diminutive form of the word wrobl.

“Mały wroblik cyrka.”

The little sparrow is chirping.

Also means
  1. diminutive of wrobl
  2. little sparrow

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

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Upper Sorbian
wróna[ˈwʀʊna]
noun
A large, black bird with a loud, harsh cry. They are common in fields and gardens.

“Wróna sedźi na štomje.”

The crow is sitting on the tree.

Also means
  1. crow

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

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Upper Sorbian
wšowica
noun
A flowering plant that belongs to the Pedicularis genus. It grows in many meadow areas.

“Wšowica rosće na łukach.”

Lousewort grows in the meadows.

Also means
  1. lousewort (any plant of the genus Pedicularis)
  2. lousewort

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

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Z
Upper Sorbian
zahroda[ˈza.ʀɔ.da]
noun
A piece of ground used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables.

“Wón dźěła w zahrodźe.”

He is working in the garden.

Also means
  1. garden

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

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Upper Sorbian
zignorować[ziɡˈnɔ.ʀɔ.wajt͡ʃ]
verb
To pay no attention to someone or something on purpose.

“Wón je moje napominanje zignorował.”

He ignored my warning.

Also means
  1. to ignore (to not to pay attention to, not to obey)
  2. to ignore each other
  3. to ignore

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

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