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Garo

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Garo
-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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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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apa
noun
A male parent.

“Angni apa nokna re-angaha.”

My father went home.

Also means
  1. father

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

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asa
noun
A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

“Anga nang-ni gimin asa ka-a.”

I have hope for you.

Also means
  1. hope

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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asal
noun
Organic matter or fertilizer used to help crops grow better in the field.

“Asalchi baringrangko namdapatna man-a.”

Manure can help the crops to grow well.

Also means
  1. manure

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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angsu
noun
The child of one's son or daughter.

“Ia anga-ni angsu ong-a.”

This is my grandchild.

Also means
  1. grandchild

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

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attam
noun
The time of day between late afternoon and night.

“Attam salgipin re-anggen.”

I will go out tomorrow evening.

Also means
  1. evening

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

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awang
noun
The younger brother of one's father.

“Angni awang chongipa ong-a.”

My younger paternal uncle is small.

Also means
  1. younger paternal uncle

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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pal
postp
This word is used to show the reason for something. It is placed after the reason to explain why something happened.

“An-ching gitchi pal man-aha.”

We got it because of the price.

Also means
  1. because
  2. on account of

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

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soa
verb
To break down or decay over time, or to be consumed by fire.

“Bol-rang soa-a.”

The wood is rotting.

Also means
  1. to rot
  2. to burn

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

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waa
verb
To fall as rain from the sky.

“Da·o waa-eng-a.”

It is raining now.

Also means
  1. to rain

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

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baji
noun
A specific point or period in the day, often used when telling time.

“Baji sakini somoi ong-aha.”

It is two o'clock.

Also means
  1. time

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

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boka
verb
To have a desire for something or to demand that something be given.

“Anga cha-a boka.”

I want to eat.

Also means
  1. to want, demand
  2. to want

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

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bura
noun
A person who is older or holds a position of respect in the community.

“Bura mande nanganikorangko agan-ang-a.”

The elder tells us the important things.

Also means
  1. elder

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

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chaa
verb
The process of a seed or plant starting to sprout and develop.

“Bija-rang walni chaa-a.”

The seeds grow in the morning.

Also means
  1. to grow
  2. to germinate (of seeds and plants)

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

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mala
verb
To move slowly along the ground on hands and knees.

“Bi·sa uai malaeng-a.”

The baby is crawling there.

Also means
  1. to crawl

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

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papi
noun
A person who has committed a sin or done something morally wrong.

“Ia mande papi ong-a.”

This person is a sinner.

Also means
  1. sinner

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

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pila
verb
The action of rubbing or spreading a liquid like oil or ointment onto skin.

“Bi-sa-ko chi-chi pila-a.”

Apply water to the child.

Also means
  1. to apply liquid to the body

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

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pora
noun
The act of looking at and understanding written or printed words or a specific lesson.

“Ia pora nambegipa ong-a.”

This reading lesson is very good.

Also means
  1. reading
  2. lesson

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

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skia
verb
To gain knowledge or skill in a new subject or activity.

“Agan-ani-ko skia.”

Learn to speak.

Also means
  1. to learn

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

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soka
verb
To come to a specific destination or reach a certain point.

“Iano ua soka-aha.”

He arrived here.

Also means
  1. arrive
  2. reach

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

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bachi
pron
Used to inquire about the location or position of someone or something.

“Na-a bachi re-gen?”

Where will you go?

Also means
  1. where

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

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bibal
noun
The colorful, scented part of a plant that produces seeds or fruit.

“Bibalara baja nik-a.”

The flower smells good.

Also means
  1. flower

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

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chama
verb
The action of giving portions of something to several different individuals.

“Mande-rangna cha-ani-ko chama.”

Distribute the food among the people.

Also means
  1. to distribute among individuals
  2. to distribute

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

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chika
verb
To grip or tear something with the teeth.

“Achak chika-na man-a.”

The dog can bite.

Also means
  1. to bite

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

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dokan
noun
A building or place where goods or services are sold.

“Dokan-ona re-angbo.”

Go to the shop.

Also means
  1. shop

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

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grang
noun
The part of a bird or insect used for flying.

“Sim's grang chongipa-achim.”

The bird's wing was small.

Also means
  1. wing
  2. feather

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

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jaksi
noun
A part of the human hand at the end of the hand.

“Ua an·tangni jaksi gimikchi ring-a.”

He is playing with all his fingers.

Also means
  1. finger

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

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matma
noun
A large animal often used for farming or providing milk in the region.

“Matma a-bolko sik-a.”

The buffalo is grazing in the field.

Also means
  1. water buffalo
  2. any buffalo

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

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pante
noun
A young man who is in the stage of life between childhood and adulthood.

“Pante ujao re-aha.”

The adolescent went there.

Also means
  1. adolescent

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

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tampi
noun
A small winged insect that is often found buzzing around food or waste.

“Tampi-rang an-chingni cha-ani-o ap-a.”

Flies sit on our food.

Also means
  1. fly (the insect)

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

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walni
noun
The period of time from sunrise until noon, specifically this current morning.

“Walni anga chaa-ako jakkalja.”

I did not eat this morning.

Also means
  1. morning
  2. this morning

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

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ginang
postp
A word used to show that something or someone is accompanying or included.

“An-ching sak-gni gisik-ginang re-ang-na man-gen.”

We two can go together.

Also means
  1. with
  2. including
  3. along with

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

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rasong
noun
This term refers to feelings or states of honor, success, and good luck or glory.

“Ua skigipani rasong namgipa ong-a.”

That teacher's pride is good.

Also means
  1. pride
  2. praise
  3. good fortune
  4. glory

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

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pang-nan
adv
Something that happens all the time or at every opportunity.

“Ua pang-nan skuli re·ang-a.”

He always goes to school.

Also means
  1. always

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

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-oMeans -a
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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