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-a
suffix
A grammatical suffix used to indicate a general or neutral state of a verb.

“Ua re-ba-a.”

He comes.

Also means
  1. neutral, unmarked tense-aspect marker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-aha
suffix
A suffix added to verbs to show that an action has already been completed.

“Ua re-angaha.”

He has already left.

Also means
  1. past perfect tense suffix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ani
suffix
A suffix added to a verb to turn it into an abstract noun.

“Cha·a (“to eat”) → cha·ani (“food”)”

To eat becomes food.

Also means
  1. nominalizing suffix that forms abstract nouns from verbs

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-at-
affix
This suffix is attached to verbs to show that someone is causing or helping another person perform the action. It turns a simple verb into a causative verb.

“Abuna; Abuatna”

To bathe; To give a bath

Also means
  1. make one do something
  2. explicitly makes a verb transitive

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-bo
suffix
This suffix is added to a verb to give a polite but firm command or request.

“Re-ba-bo.”

Please come here.

Also means
  1. Final imperative particle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-e
suffix
A suffix added to verbs to show that an action has been completed or is a preceding step.

“Skul re·e anga nengbea”

After going to school I was tired

Also means
  1. forms the perfect participle of a verb

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-gen
suffix
A grammatical ending added to a verb to indicate that an action will happen in the future.

“Anga re-anggen.”

I will go.

Also means
  1. future tense suffix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-kan
affix
A suffix added to verbs to express a command or wish for a third person to perform an action.

“tusikan”

let him sleep

Also means
  1. 3rd person imperative, let it

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ko
suffix
A suffix added to the end of a noun or pronoun to show it is the object of the action in a sentence.

“An-ching bi-sa-ko nik-a.”

We see the child.

Also means
  1. forms the accusative case

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-kon
affix
This suffix is added to a word to show that an action or event is not certain to happen.

“Uamang ianona re·taijawakon.”

They will probably never come here.

Also means
  1. probably, indicates that the action is not certain.
  2. probably

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ku-
affix
An affix added to a word to indicate that an action or state is still continuing.

“Anga cha-ku-ja.”

I have not eaten yet.

Also means
  1. yet, indicates that the action is still happening.
  2. yet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ma
suffix
A suffix added to the end of a sentence to turn it into a yes-or-no question.

“Naʔa chaʔani chaka-ma?”

Are you hungry?

Also means
  1. Final particle which turns the sentence into a polar question.
  2. question particle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-n
suffix
A suffix added to a word to provide extra stress or emphasis.

“Napbabo, da·on!”

Come in, right now!

Also means
  1. emphasis marker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-na
suffix
A suffix used to show the receiver of an action or the reason for something.

“Maina na·a rel gariko sraprikjaha?”

For what reason did you not catch the train?

Also means
  1. forms the dative case
  2. reason
  3. dative marker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-nam
affix
A suffix added to a noun to show that it is good or pleasant.

“pringnam!”

Good morning!

Also means
  1. Indicates that a noun is good.
  2. Indicates that a noun is good

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ni
suffix
A suffix used to indicate possession or association, similar to saying 'of'.

“Ia anga·ni kitchari ong·a.”

This is my friend.

Also means
  1. forms the genitive case
  2. genitive marker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-o
suffix
A suffix added to a word to indicate location, meaning 'in', 'at', or 'on'.

“Nok-o dong-a.”

It is in the house.

Also means
  1. forms the locative case

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-oba
affix
A suffix used to indicate a contrast or concession, meaning something happens despite another fact.

“Uni minoba anga re·gen.”

Even though he is late, I will go.

Also means
  1. even though, despite
  2. even though

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ode
affix
A suffix used to show a conditional statement or a possibility.

“Na·a tangka-paisa dongode aro on·ja, mikkigipa ong·a”

If you have money and don't give it, you are a miser

Also means
  1. if

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-on-
affix
An affix used to show that a movement or action is directed downwards.

“Gaten-angbo.”

Go down.

Also means
  1. down
  2. downward

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ona
suffix
A suffix added to words to indicate motion toward a destination or direction.

“A·songona re·anggen.”

I will go to the village.

Also means
  1. forms the lative case

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-oni
suffix
A suffix added to a word to show the ablative case, which indicates movement away from a place or source.

“A'chik a'song-oni re'baa.”

Coming from the Garo hills.

Also means
  1. forms the ablative case
  2. from

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-osa
suffix
A suffix used to show that something will happen strictly under one specific condition.

“Na·a cha·na matchotosa re·angna man·a”

You can go only if you finish eating

Also means
  1. only if

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ra
suffix
A suffix added to words to soften a question or turn it into a polite suggestion.

“Iara?”

What about this?

Also means
  1. used to make suggestions

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-sai
affix
A suffix added to words to express uncertainty or probability, mainly used in questions.

“Nang·a maiba dak-saisa?”

Did you probably do something?

Also means
  1. probably, used only in interrogative sentences
  2. probably

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-tom
suffix
A suffix used to describe something that is shaped like a ball or gathered together.

“Mandea mik-tom ongenga.”

The person has a round belly.

Also means
  1. round, bunched
  2. classifier for bellies, round things

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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A
abat
noun
The act of preparing land or growing crops for agricultural purposes.

“Garo manderang abat ka·a.”

The Garo people practice cultivation.

Also means
  1. cultivation

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abi
noun
A term used for a female sibling who is older than oneself.

“Angni abi ia.”

This is my elder sister.

Also means
  1. elder sister

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abo
noun
The mother of one's father or mother.

“Abo chro-a.”

Grandmother is dancing.

Also means
  1. grandmother

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ada
noun
A male sibling who is older than oneself.

“Angni ada skigipa ong-a.”

My elder brother is a teacher.

Also means
  1. elder brother

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ade
noun
The younger sister of one's mother.

“Iadeko anga namen kene.”

I love my younger maternal aunt very much.

Also means
  1. younger maternal aunt

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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agal
noun
A very large or uncontrolled fire that burns over a wide area.

“Agal jola.”

The wildfire is burning.

Also means
  1. big fire, wildfire
  2. big fire

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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agisi
noun
A very dry, hot place where there is very little water or rain.

“Agisi-o uchi-song-rang dongja.”

People do not live in the desert.

Also means
  1. desert

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aiau
intj
A word used to show surprise, amazement, or wonder.

“Aiau, nangania!”

Wow, that is beautiful!

Also means
  1. wow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aina[ajna]
noun
A smooth surface that reflects images, usually made of glass.

“Anga ainao re·e nina sikenga.”

I want to go look in the mirror.

Also means
  1. mirror

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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airo
noun
The name of the third day of the work week.

“Airo salo niam ka·gen.”

We will have a meeting on Wednesday.

Also means
  1. Wednesday

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ak-
prefix
A grammatical marker used when counting or referring to people, and sometimes spirits or gods.

“Akgipa mande re-baaha.”

One person came.

Also means
  1. classifier for people, occasionally for ghosts, spirits, gods.
  2. classifier for people

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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alabok
noun
A tall long-legged wading bird with a long bill.

“Alabok-rang chiring-o dong-a.”

Cranes are at the stream.

Also means
  1. crane

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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am
noun
A type of floor covering made from woven material.

“Am-ko gopbo.”

Spread the mat.

Also means
  1. mat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ama
noun
The female parent of a person.

“Ka·sachakgipa ama.”

A loving mother.

Also means
  1. mother

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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