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40 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
Albanian Sign Language
31 published entries
Norwegian Sign Language
24 published entries
Hungarian Sign Language
24 published entries
Ethiopian Sign Language
23 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
Catalan Sign Language
6 published entries
Tunisian Sign Language
6 published entries
Russian Sign Language
5 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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-baraay[baɻaːj]

suffix

This suffix is added to a word to indicate that something has or possesses the quality of that word.

“milambaraay”

cow

Also means

X-having

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

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-bidi[bidi]

suffix

A suffix added to words to indicate that something is large or big in size.

“Yuruubidi.”

A big road.

Also means

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

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-bil[bil]

suffix

A suffix used to show that something is completely covered or filled with a specific thing.

“Gubbil.”

Covered in mud.

Also means

covered with
with a lots of
full of

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

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-biyaay[bijaːj]

suffix

A suffix added to words to mean that someone has something or is with something.

“Garraba-biyaay ngaya.”

I have a bag.

Also means

with
having

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

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-dha[d̪a]

suffix

A suffix added to words ending in the letter 'i' to indicate location.

“wiidha”

on the fire

Also means

X-at, in, on something for words ending with i
at, in, or on

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

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-DHuul[d̪uːl]

suffix

A suffix added to words to indicate that something is small in size.

“Gidhaay-DHuul.”

Small bird.

Also means

small

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

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-Ga[ɡa]

suffix

A suffix added to nouns to show location, meaning in, on, or at a place.

“Dhuluga ngiinda.”

You are on the tree.

Also means

X-in,on,at,near, etc...
binaga
binaga in the ear
dhuluga
dhuluga on the tree
galidha
at

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

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-gu

suffix

A suffix added to the end of a word to show movement towards a place, the purpose of something, or possession.

“bubaa birraygu”

boy's father.

Also means

movement to
purpose
belonging to
for

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

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-nda[nda]

suffix

A suffix added to words to indicate the person being spoken to, specifically one person.

“Ngalayanda.”

I see you.

Also means

you (one person-doer/doer to).
you

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

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baa[baː]

noun

The part of the body on either side of the pelvis.

“Baa ngaya dhuray.”

My hip is sore.

Also means

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

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baabili

verb

To rest during the night or to set up a camp.

“Dhuru yarrala baabbilanha .”

Snake is sleeping on the stone.

Also means

sleep
camp.

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

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baadal[ˈbaːdal]

noun

A tool used for untangling or styling hair.

“Ngaya baadal-gu dhawun.”

I am looking for the comb.

Also means

comb

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

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baadali[ˈbaːdali]

verb

To use a comb to tidy hair.

“Ngaya baadali dhigara.”

I comb the hair.

Also means

comb

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

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baadhal[baːdal]

noun

A container usually made of glass or plastic used for holding liquids.

“Baadhal duugay.”

The bottle is empty.

Also means

bottle

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

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baadi[baːdi]

noun

A fenced area of land used for keeping animals.

“Baadi dhuwaayila mirri.”

The dog is in the paddock.

Also means

paddock

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

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baadjin[baːd͡ʒin]

noun

A substance that causes illness or death when eaten or touched.

“Baadjin wiray ngaya.”

I do not eat poison.

Also means

poison

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

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baagii[baːɡiː]

noun

A word used to refer to your mother's mother.

“Baagii ngaya.”

She is my maternal grandmother.

Also means

maternal grandmother
grandma

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

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Baalaay[ˈbaːlaːj]

noun

The name for the first day of the working week.

“Baalaay-ga ngaya dhawun-gu.”

On Monday I am going to the country.

Also means

Monday

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

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baaldharradharra[ˈbaːld̪arad̪ara]

noun

A type of bird also known as the masked lapwing.

“Baaldharradharra birray.”

The spur-winged plover is nearby.

Also means

spur-winged plover
masked lapwing (Vanellus miles)

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

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baaluu[baːluː]

noun

The large object that shines in the night sky. It can also refer to a month of time.

“Baaluu birrili.”

The moon is shining brightly.

Also means

moon
month

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

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baama[baːma]

noun

A white or grey mass floating in the sky.

“Baama milaga.”

The cloud is white.

Also means

cloud

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

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baan[baːn]

noun

A plant that grows on the branches of trees.

“Baan yaluul.”

The mistletoe is in the tree.

Also means

mistletoe

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

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baandali[ˈbaːndali]

verb

To tidy things or put objects into proper order.

“Ngaya baandali miyay.”

I tidy up the house.

Also means

straighten up (tidy)
put in order
straighten up

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

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baanduu[baːnduː]

noun

A type of biting fly, specifically a horsefly.

“Baanduu ngaya warrul.”

I see a horsefly.

Also means

horsefly

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

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baawaa[baːvaː]

noun

A female sibling.

“Baawaa ngaya.”

She is my sister.

Also means

sister

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

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baawul[baːwul]

noun

A common type of bird kept for its eggs or meat.

“Baawul wiray.”

The chicken is not here.

Also means

chicken

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

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baayali[ˈbaːyali]

verb

To break something by biting or chopping it.

“Ngaya baayali mirri.”

I crack the nut with my teeth.

Also means

crack between teeth
bite off
chop
crack

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

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baayami[baːjami]

noun

A creator or a supreme divine being in the belief system.

“Baayami ngiyani.”

Baayami is our creator.

Also means

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

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baayandhu[baːjand̪u]

intj

A common way to say goodbye to someone when you expect to meet again shortly.

“Baayandhu, ngayu dhayaa.”

See you soon, I am going.

Also means

see you soon

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

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baaybuu[baːjbuː]

noun

This refers to a pipe, often used for smoking.

“Baaybuu guni.”

This is a pipe.

Also means

pipe

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

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baaylirrmali[ˈbaːjlirˌmali]

verb

To cook something in water or to have a liquid bubbling from heat.

“Warru baaylirrmali.”

The water is boiling.

Also means

boil

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

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babuligaarr[babuliɡaːr]

noun

A building where people can stay overnight or buy drinks.

“Babuligaarr burrul.”

The hotel is big.

Also means

hotel

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

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baburr[ˈbaːbuːr]

noun

Refers to a person's foot or a footprint left on the ground.

“Baburr gayn.”

That is a footprint.

Also means

foot
foot print

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

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badha[bad̪a]

adj

Feeling unhappy or showing sorrow. It can also refer to the sandalwood tree or a sour or bitter taste.

“ngaya badha”

I am sad.

Also means

sad
sandalwood tree
bitter
sour

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

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badha gali[bad̪a ɡali]

noun

A word used to refer to beer.

“Badha gali ngay nganay.”

I am drinking beer.

Also means

beer

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

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badhii[badhiː]

noun

The mother of one of your parents.

“Badhii ngaya.”

She is my grandmother.

Also means

grandmother

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

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badi[badi]

noun

A structure that acts as a boundary or barrier around an area.

“Badi garra.”

The fence is tall.

Also means

fence

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

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badi ganaay[badi ɡanaːj]

noun

A gate or an opening to pass through a fence.

“Badi ganaay dhiirra.”

The gate is open.

Also means

gate

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

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badjigal[baɟiɡal]

noun

A bicycle used for transport.

“Badjigal ngaya bundarr.”

I ride a bicycle.

Also means

bicycle

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

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badjin[bad̪jin]

adj

Describes something that is little in size.

“Badjin garrala muyaan.”

Cut the branch up small.

Also means

small
little

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

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