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36 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
Norwegian Sign Language
24 published entries
Hungarian Sign Language
24 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
Tunisian Sign Language
6 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
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angel[ˈanɡəl]

noun

A tool used for catching fish, or the sharp part of an insect used to sting.

“Er warf sîne angel in den sê.”

He cast his fishing rod into the lake.

Also means

fishing rod
stinger (pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ant[ˈant]

noun

A word for a duck, sometimes referring specifically to a male duck or drake.

“Di ant swam uf dem wazzer.”

The duck swam on the water.

Also means

duck
drake (male duck)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ās[ˈaːs̠]

noun

A term referring to animal flesh, specifically decaying meat or a corpse. It can also refer to parchment or be used as an insult.

“Der vogel fraz daz ās.”

The bird ate the carrion.

Also means

flesh or meat, flesh or meat from a corpse, carrion
parchment
a curseword
carrion

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bal[ˈbal]

verb

The past tense form of the verb 'to bark' used when describing what a dog did.

“Der hunt bal die ganze naht.”

The dog barked the entire night.

Also means

first/third-person singular preterite indicative of bëllen
barked

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bāt[ˈbaːt]

verb

The past tense form describing the act of washing one's body in water.

“Er bāt in dem kalten brunnen.”

He bathed in the cold well.

Also means

alternative form of badete
bathed

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bër[ˈbɛr]

noun

A large, heavy mammal with thick fur.

“Der bër ist ein starkes tier.”

The bear is a strong animal.

Also means

bear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bette[ˈbɛt.tə]

noun

bed

“Er gienc ze bette slāfen.”

He went to bed to sleep.

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bil[ˈbil]

verb

This is the command form of the verb meaning to bark. It is used when telling someone or something to bark.

“bil nu, hundi!”

Bark now, dog!

Also means

second-person singular present imperative of bëllen
bark!

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bir[ˈbir]

noun

A common fruit that grows on a tree.

“diu bir ist süeze.”

The pear is sweet.

Also means

pear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bōne[ˈboːnə]

noun

A type of vegetable seed that grows in pods and is used for food.

“Di bōne wahset im garten.”

The bean grows in the garden.

Also means

bean

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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die[ˈdiə̯]

pron

A grammatical form of the word meaning the or that, used in specific sentence structures.

“Die frouwe ist guot.”

The lady is good.

Also means

inflection of dër:
inflection of dër

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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dû[ˈdu]

pron

The singular, informal way to address one person.

“dû bist mīn vriunt.”

You are my friend.

Also means

you (thou, singular familiar)
you

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ezzen[ˈɛsːən]

verb

to eat

“Wir suln mit vröuden ezzen.”

We shall eat with joy.

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ër[ˈɛr]

pron

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or thing previously mentioned.

“Ër gienc über daz velt.”

He walked across the field.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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got[ˈɡot]

noun

A divine being or a deity worshipped by people.

“Got ist ein guoter vater.”

God is a good father.

Also means

god
deity

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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hunt[ˈhunt]

noun

A domestic animal kept as a pet or for hunting, also used metaphorically for a person who is morally bad.

“er ist ouch des hundes spot, swer versmæhet unsern herren got”

He is also the subject of the dog's mockery, whoever scorns our Lord God.

Also means

dog (Canis familiaris)
dog (morally reprehensible person)
dog

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ir[ˈir]

pron

The plural form of you. Use this when addressing a group of people.

“ir sīt guote liute.”

You (plural) are good people.

Also means

ye, you: nominative plural of du
ye

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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kemenāte[kəməˈnaːtə]

noun

heated chamber (room)

“Diu vrouwe saz in der kemenāte.”

The lady sat in the heated chamber.

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kint[kɪnt]

noun

child

“Daz kint erwachte vruo.”

The child woke up early.

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knit[ˈknit]

verb

An instruction to press and work dough or another substance with the hands.

“Knit den teic mit diner hant.”

Knead the dough with your hand.

Also means

second-person singular present imperative of kneten
knead

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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lēch[ˈleːx]

verb

The past tense form of the verb līhen, meaning to give something temporarily.

“Er lēch mir sin buoch.”

He lent me his book.

Also means

first/third-person singular past indicative of lģhen
lent

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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lit[ˈlit]

noun

A removable cover for a container or a box.

“Daz lit ist von golde gemacht.”

The lid is made of gold.

Also means

lid
cover

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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mal[ˈmal]

verb

An instruction to create a picture or apply color to a surface.

“Mal ein bilde uf die want.”

Paint a picture on the wall.

Also means

second-person singular present imperative of malen
paint

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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male[ˈmalə]

verb

The act of drawing or painting, used in the first person present or subjunctive.

“Ich male ein bilde an die want.”

I paint a picture on the wall.

Also means

first-person singular present indicative of malen
first/third-person singular present subjunctive of malen
I paint

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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nāme[ˈnamə]

noun

The title or identifier by which a person, thing, or concept is known.

“Nam, vornam, wort, darnâch zûwort, teilfanc, zûfûg ich sach, vorsatz, înworf under irem dach”

Name, prefix, word, thereafter suffix, capture, addition I saw, intent, interjection under their roof.

Also means

name
noun

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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nīt[ˈniːt]

noun

A feeling of strong dislike, hostility, or envy towards someone or something.

“Meienzīt: Āne nīt, vrouden gīt wider strīt, sīn widerkommen kan uns allen hëlfen!”

The time of may: Without any hostility, It gives us joy, ending every quarrel. Its return can help all of us!

Also means

hate
hostility
envy
malice

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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olīve[ˈoliːvə]

noun

A type of evergreen tree that produces small, oval-shaped fruit.

“Die olīve wëhset in warmer erde.”

The olive tree grows in warm soil.

Also means

olive tree

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ōr[ˈoːr]

noun

An alternative spelling for the organ of hearing.

“Er horte mit sīneme ōr.”

He heard with his ear.

Also means

alternative form of œre
ear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ram

noun

A structure that surrounds or supports an object, such as a picture or window.

“Der ram ist hovelîch gemacht.”

The frame is made beautifully.

Also means

alternative form of rame (“frame”)
frame

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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rat[ˈrat]

noun

A circular object that rolls. It can be found on vehicles or machines like mills, or used in historical contexts as a tool for punishment.

“Der wagen brach an dem rat.”

The wagon broke at the wheel.

Also means

a wheel
a millwheel
a wheel on a siege engine
a weapon for execution by torture
a circular object

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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rāt[ˈraːt]

noun

Helpful suggestions or guidance given to someone to help them make a decision.

“Gib mir einen guoten rāt.”

Give me good advice.

Also means

advice, a piece of advice, counsel
instruction, teaching, a meeting
consideration
a resolution
an attack, a plan
precaution, forethought, benefit, relief
advice

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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rite[ˈritə]

verb

A past tense form of the verb meaning to ride, used for the second person singular or in subjunctive sentences.

“Do du ze hove rite, wāre ich nīht dā.”

When you rode to court, I was not there.

Also means

second-person singular past indicative of rīten
first/third-person singular past subjunctive of rīten
you rode

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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rīte[ˈriːtə]

verb

A verb form used when the speaker is describing themselves riding in the present, or for subjunctive moods.

“Ich rīte über daz velt.”

I ride across the field.

Also means

first-person singular present indicative of rīten
first/third-person singular present subjunctive of rīten
I ride

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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rōse[ˈroːs̠ə]

noun

A beautiful flower often known for its pleasant scent and thorns.

“Ich bin vrô von einer rôsen, diu kan sprëchen süeȥiu wort.”

I am glad of a rose which can say sweet words.

Also means

rose

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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sīn[ˈs̠iːn]

verb

The most common verb used to describe a state of existence or identity.

“Ich wil bî dir sīn.”

I want to be with you.

Also means

to be, become
to be

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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sīt[ˈs̠iːt]

verb

The command form used to tell multiple people to be in a certain state.

“Sīt ir guote liute.”

Be good people.

Also means

second-person plural present imperative of sīn /wësen
be!

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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slāfen[ˈslaːfən]

verb

to sleep

“Daz kint begunde vaste slāfen.”

The child began to sleep soundly.

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sōt[ˈs̠oːt]

verb

The past action of heating food in liquid until it is prepared.

“Sīne linse ër sōt.”

His lentils he cooked.

Also means

first/third-person singular preterite indicative of sieden
cooked

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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sun[ˈs̠un]

noun

A male offspring of a parent.

“Er ist sîn sun.”

He is his son.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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touch[ˈtou̯x]

verb

This is the past tense form of the verb tūchen, meaning to dip or dive.

“Er touch in den fluot.”

He dipped into the water.

Also means

first/third-person singular past indicative of tūchen
dipped

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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