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altriménti

adv

Used to indicate a different result or alternative possibility.

“I debu fòrli, altriménti non rivu in tèmpu.”

I must leave, otherwise I will not arrive on time.

Also means

otherwise

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

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ambuligoAppears in an example

noun

The small hollow or bump in the middle of a person's stomach.

“Si è fatu un tatuàgiu sula pansa, vixin al ambuligo.”

He got a tattoo on his stomach, near the navel.

Also means

navel

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

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anemaAppears in an example

noun

The spiritual or non-physical part of a person.

“Ma sulo i tuoi bai uoci, anema meîa,”

But only your beautiful eyes, oh soul of mine,

Also means

alternative form of ànema
soul

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

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baùl

noun

A large box for storing items, or a space in a car for luggage. It can also refer to a foolish person.

“Meti i valî int al baùl.”

Put the suitcases in the trunk.

Also means

trunk or boot
fool, idiot
trunk

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

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brasùla

noun

A wooden piece worn around the lower part of an ox's neck.

“L'oò se porte la brasùla.”

The ox wears the wooden collar.

Also means

wooden collar that encircles the ox's neck from the lower part
wooden collar

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

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bruscàsile

verb

A verb meaning to feel insulted or to be defeated in a fight.

“El s'è bruscàsile dopo la discussiùn.”

He took offence after the argument.

Also means

to take offence
to be beaten

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

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bachitadaAppears in an example

noun

A light tap or strike given to the wrist.

“A dato una bachitada sul braccio.”

He gave a slap on the wrist on the arm.

Also means

a slap on the wrist

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

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baladórAppears in an example

noun

An elevated platform projecting from the wall of a building, usually surrounded by a railing.

“I fiori è sùl baladór.”

The flowers are on the balcony.

Also means

balcony
small terrace

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

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barcaAppears in an example

noun

A small vessel used for traveling on water.

“La barca galleggia sul mare.”

The boat floats on the sea.

Also means

boat
skiff

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

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becòrAppears in an example

noun

An unpleasant feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch.

“Sento un becòr sula man.”

I feel an itching on my hand.

Also means

itching
tingling

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

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biècoAppears in an example

noun

A piece of cloth used to mend a hole or a decorative cloth used on furniture.

“O miso un bièco sula camîsa.”

I put a patch on the shirt.

Also means

patch, rag
tablecloth, doily
patch

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

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bielAppears in an example

adj

Used to describe something or someone that is pleasing to look at or attractive.

“Ma sulo i tuoi bai uoci, anema meîa,”

But only your beautiful eyes, oh soul of mine,

Also means

beautiful

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

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boconàdaAppears in an example

noun

A portion of food large enough to fill one's mouth or a small snack.

“O magnà sùl na boconàda de pan.”

I ate only a mouthful of bread.

Also means

mouthful
morsel, nibble

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

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botonàdaAppears in an example

noun

A sudden physical strike or a clever, humorous comment.

“El à dào una botonàda sul tàul.”

He gave a blow on the table.

Also means

blow, hit
witty remark
blow

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

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brufoloAppears in an example

noun

A small, inflamed bump on the skin or a physical opening like a crater or volcano.

“El brufolo sul viso è molto fastidioso.”

The pimple on the face is very annoying.

Also means

boil, pimple
crater
volcano
pimple

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

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bunàAppears in an example

verb

To go down or sink, usually referring to the sun, moon, or stars at the end of the day or cycle.

“El sul bunà in mar.”

The sun sets in the sea.

Also means

to set
to go down
to sink

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

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butiliaAppears in an example

noun

A container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck used for holding liquids.

“El ga pusa la butilia sul tàulo.”

He put the bottle on the table.

Also means

bottle

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

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Istriot

butiroAppears in an example

noun

A yellow food product made from cream or a metaphor for a very soft object.

“Mète un pô di butiro sul pan.”

Put a little bit of butter on the bread.

Also means

butter
tender, soft place

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

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confeînAppears in an example

noun

A line separating two political or geographical areas.

“Son stato in sul confeîn de la Turcheîa,”

I have been on the border of Turkey,

Also means

border
frontier

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

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Eîstria

name

A peninsula located in the northern Adriatic Sea.

“Eîstria è bela.”

Istria is beautiful.

Also means

Istria

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

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elAppears in an example

pron

A third-person singular masculine personal pronoun used to refer to a male person.

“Ch’in tu’l su’ fassulito el me metasse.”

That into his handkerchief he would put me.

Also means

he third-person singular masculine personal pronoun
he

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

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fassulito

noun

A small square of fabric used for wiping one's nose or face.

“Ch’in tu’l su’ fassulito el me metasse.”

That into his handkerchief he would put me.

Also means

handkerchief

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

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maAppears in an example

conj

A conjunction used to show a contrast between two ideas.

“Ma sulo i tuoi bai uoci, anema meîa,”

But only your beautiful eyes, oh soul of mine

Also means

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

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meîoAppears in an example

pron

Something that belongs to or is associated with the speaker.

“Ma sulo i tuoi bai uoci, anema meîa,”

But only your beautiful eyes, oh soul of mine,

Also means

my (belonging or related to me)
my

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

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metiAppears in an example

verb

To set something down or put something into a specific location.

“Ch’in tu’l su’ fassulito el me metasse.”

That into his handkerchief he would put me.

Also means

to place
to put

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

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russuleîna

noun

A quality of being red or pinkish in appearance, often describing a healthy glow.

“El me vedisso cusseî russuleîna;”

He would see me in such rosy beauty;

Also means

rosy beauty

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

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Ruveîgno

name

A coastal town located on the Istrian peninsula.

“Mi vago a Ruveîgno.”

I am going to Rovinj.

Also means

Rovinj

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

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reîgaAppears in an example

noun

A long, narrow mark or band.

“Trà una reîga sul foglio.”

Draw a line on the paper.

Also means

line

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

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Istriot

rilojoAppears in an example

noun

A device used for telling the time.

“El rilojo è sul tavul.”

The clock is on the table.

Also means

clock
watch

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

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sul

noun

The star that provides light and heat to the Earth.

“El sul brûia.”

The sun burns.

Also means

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

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suldeîni

noun

Small units of currency or general physical money used for transactions.

“A nun à gnan un suldeîni.”

He does not have even one cent.

Also means

cents, pennies (coins)
money
cents

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

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sulo

adv

Used to indicate that something is just that thing and nothing more.

“Ma sulo i tuoi bai uoci, anema meîa,”

But only your beautiful eyes, oh soul of mine

Also means

only; just (no more than)
only

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

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TurcheîaAppears in an example

name

A country located between Eastern Europe and Western Asia.

“Son stato in sul confeîn de la Turcheîa,”

I have been on the border of Turkey,

Also means

Turkey (a country located in Eastern Thrace in Southeastern Europe and Anatolia in West Asia)
Turkey

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

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uocioAppears in an example

noun

The organ used for sight.

“Ma sulo i tuoi bai uoci, veîso bielo.”

But only your beautiful eyes, beautiful little face.

Also means

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

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veîsoAppears in an example

noun

A small or endearing face.

“Ma sulo i tuoi bai uoci, veîso bielo.”

But only your beautiful eyes, beautiful little face.

Also means

a little face

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

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