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A
Kalasha
abas karik
verb
To use something in a way that is not productive or is careless.

“paisa abas karik.”

To waste money.

Also means
  1. To waste something.
  2. To waste something

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

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Kalasha
ac'uik
verb
This verb describes something drying up due to age or evaporation. It can also refer to hibernating.

“kror ac'uik.”

The stream is drying up.

“Dray akal-i ac'uik-a.”

The fruit is drying up in the sun.

Also means
  1. To dry up, especially from evaporation and age.
  2. To close up from old age.
  3. To sleep or hibernate.
  4. To dry up

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

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Kalasha
ad'uik
verb
To become larger in size, usually due to swelling or flooding.

“Dray ad'uik.”

The river will swell.

Also means
  1. To swell, bloat.
  2. To flood.
  3. To swell

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

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Kalasha
ad'una
adj
This word describes a body part that is larger than usual due to injury or illness.

“ma ang'a ad'una bi'ik.”

My hand is swollen.

Also means
  1. swollen

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

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Kalasha
adalat
noun
The place where legal cases are heard and decided.

“adalat-i gaik.”

To go to court.

Also means
  1. court

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

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Kalasha
adua
noun
An alternative spelling for the word referring to the daytime.

“adua shara”

It is a clear day.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of ádua
  2. day

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

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Kalasha
agwa karik
verb
To take someone away by force, usually for the purpose of a forced marriage.

“Moš avay űš agwa karik.”

He kidnapped that woman.

“Mo manush agwa karik.”

Do not kidnap the person.

Also means
  1. To kidnap

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

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Kalasha
aj adua
adv
Refers to the current day.

“Aj adua aša”

Today I am here.

“Aj adua ma rati.”

I am coming today.

“Aj adua bi ašil.”

I am here today.

Also means
  1. today

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

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Kalasha
abuji eAppears in an example
intj
A standard greeting used at the beginning of the day.

“abuji e, du'i”

Good morning, friend.

“abuji e, duwa dai”

Good morning, give a blessing.

Also means
  1. good morning

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

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Kalasha
acikret'iAppears in an example
noun
Refers to the part of the body from the waist down to the feet.

“mo acikret'i duyey.”

My lower body hurts.

Also means
  1. lower body (from waist to feet).
  2. lower body

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

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Á
Kalasha
ádua
noun
The time period between sunrise and sunset.

“ádua khoda”

The day is bright.

Also means
  1. day
  2. daytime

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

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Ạ
Kalasha
ạ́i
noun
A common water bird with a flat beak and webbed feet.

“ạ́i ha-u-a t́ek.”

The duck is swimming in the water.

“ạ́i i-š-as.”

The duck is swimming.

“ạ́i hōyī”

There is a duck.

Also means
  1. duck

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

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Kalasha
ạ́ŋgu[a˞ŋˈɡu]Appears in an example
noun
A part of the hand, one of the five digits.

“manạ́ ạ́ŋgu duhk hani.”

My finger hurts.

Also means
  1. finger

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

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B
Kalasha
baḍú[baˈɖu]
adj
A primary color resembling the color of ripe lemons or sunflowers.

“baḍú raŋ.”

Yellow color.

“baḍú raŋ”

Yellow color

Also means
  1. yellow

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

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Kalasha
bashaleni
noun
A specific house or area where Kalasha women stay during their menstruation period or when giving birth, as these states are traditionally considered impure.

“ádi bashaleni gari-a.”

This is the bashaleni.

Also means
  1. The place where Kalasha women are relegated during menstruation and childbirth (because of 'impurity')
  2. menstrual hut

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

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Kalasha
bhãgut
noun
A place used for hiding or camouflage when one is hunting or during a fight.

“Bhãgut asik.”

He is in the blind.

Also means
  1. blind for hiding behind while hunting or fighting
  2. blind

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

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Kalasha
bíyak
noun
The small object produced by a plant from which a new plant can grow, or the hard pit inside fruits like peaches or almonds.

“bíyak-e g-a-i.”

A plant grew from the seed.

“bíyak gēu”

Take the seed.

Also means
  1. a seed
  2. kernel or pit of fruits like a peach or an almond

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

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Kalasha
brukAppears in an example
noun
Either of two bean-shaped organs that filter blood.

“bruk-i dukh.”

The kidney hurts.

Also means
  1. kidney

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

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C
Kalasha
chir
noun
This is an alternative spelling for the word meaning milk. It refers to the same liquid produced by mammals.

“chir aša.”

Eat or consume the milk.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of c'hir
  2. milk

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

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Č
Kalasha
Čawmós
noun
The most important festival for the Kalash people, held during the winter solstice.

“Čawmós bo ghōra ghōn ṭhik.”

Chawmos is a very important and big festival.

Also means
  1. Chawmos, the most important Kalash festival, celebrated for two weeks at the winter solstice.
  2. Chawmos

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

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Kalasha
č̣hir
noun
This is a nutritious white liquid produced by mammals. It is commonly consumed as a drink or used in cooking.

“č̣hir pi.”

Drink the milk.

Also means
  1. milk

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

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Kalasha
črúkaAppears in an example
adj
Having a sharp or acidic taste, or describing food that has gone bad.

“dudh črúka ši”

The milk is sour.

“Dudu črúka ī.”

The milk is sour.

Also means
  1. sour
  2. spoiled

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

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D
Kalasha
dạ́im
noun
A round fruit with a hard red skin containing many seeds in juicy red pulp, or the tree that produces it.

“Dạ́im mṛaṣṭa aṣṭí.”

The pomegranate is very sweet.

Also means
  1. pomegranate (fruit)
  2. pomegranate tree
  3. pomegranate

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

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Kalasha
du
num
The number that comes after one.

“du pay-a goni”

Take two goats.

Also means
  1. two (2)
  2. two

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

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Kalasha
dur
noun
A building where people or families live. It can also refer to the entrance or door of a structure.

“Mo dur shara a.”

My house is beautiful.

Also means
  1. house
  2. door

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

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Kalasha
dandóyakAppears in an example
noun
One of the hard, white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.

“dandóyak duṣṭi.”

The tooth hurts.

Also means
  1. tooth

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

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Kalasha
donmósAppears in an example
noun
The firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth in the mouth.

“mu donmós dukhawék”

My gum hurts.

“Mí donmós duké-i.”

My gum hurts.

Also means
  1. gum: the flesh around the teeth.
  2. gum

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

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Ḍ
Kalasha
ḍuḍ-awá-ik
verb
To arrange for someone else to be put to sleep by a third party.

“Ái ḍuḍ-awá-ik.”

I cause (someone) to be put to sleep.

Also means
  1. To cause (someone) to be put to sleep

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

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Kalasha
ḍuḍék
verb
To help or force another person to fall asleep.

“Ái ču-í ḍuḍék.”

I put the child to sleep.

Also means
  1. To put to (someone) sleep

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

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Kalasha
ḍúḍik
verb
To be in a state of rest with closed eyes.

“Ái ḍúḍik.”

I sleep.

Also means
  1. To sleep

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

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Kalasha
ḍúḍim
verb
To rest or be in the state of sleep.

“á ḍúḍim.”

I am sleeping.

Also means
  1. sleep

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

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E
Kalasha
egwa karik
verb
An alternative spelling for the verb meaning to kidnap or abduct.

“Asa egwa karik.”

He/she kidnaps.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of agwa karik
  2. To kidnap

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

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É
Kalasha
émi
pronoun
This is a pronoun used to refer to a group of people or things that are currently close by. It translates to 'they' or 'them' in English.

“émi awáya.”

They are coming.

Also means
  1. they (present, nearby) (3rd-person plural personal pronoun)
  2. them (present, nearby) (3rd-person plural personal pronoun)
  3. they (nearby)

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

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G
Kalasha
gambúri
noun
The reproductive part of a plant that is often colorful and sweet-smelling.

“gambúri shon”

The flower is beautiful.

Also means
  1. flower

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

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I
Kalasha
indóčik
noun
The bright flash of light that appears in the sky during a thunderstorm.

“indóčik gha-ri”

The lightning flashed.

“indóčik ái.”

Lightning came.

“Indóčik prala.”

Lightning flashed.

Also means
  1. lightning

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

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Kalasha
istríža[isˈtriʑa]
noun
An adult human female.

“ek istríža”

A woman.

Also means
  1. woman

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

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J̌
Kalasha
ǰuwári
noun
A tall cereal plant that produces kernels on large ears, which are often used as food.

“ǰuwári šaíka.”

The corn is ripening.

Also means
  1. corn

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

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Kalasha
ǰuAppears in an example
noun
A wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull.

“ǰu bāḍu”

Bring the yoke.

Also means
  1. yoke

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

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K
Kalasha
kačénḍuk
noun
A round vegetable with white or red layers that has a strong taste.

“kačénḍuk krane.”

He is chopping the onion.

Also means
  1. onion

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

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Kalasha
kachenduk
noun
An alternative spelling for the word meaning onion.

“kachenduk khare.”

Eat the onion.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of kačénḍuk
  2. onion

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

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Kalasha
kírik
noun
Frozen water that falls from the sky in white flakes during cold weather.

“kírik ištáau.”

Snow is falling.

Also means
  1. snow

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

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Kalasha
kuí
noun
A deep hole dug in the ground to reach a supply of water.

“Kuí gori.”

The well is deep.

Also means
  1. a well

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

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Kalasha
kúra ne
pron
This pronoun is used to refer to no person or nobody. It indicates that zero individuals are present or involved.

“kúra ne khodai”

No one is here.

Also means
  1. no one
  2. nobody

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

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Kalasha
kúro
pron
This pronoun refers to an unspecified person or individual. It can be used for someone specific or anyone in general.

“kúro hakhau”

Someone is coming.

Also means
  1. some (singular)
  2. someone
  3. somebody
  4. anyone
  5. anybody

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

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Kalasha
khurAppears in an example
noun
This refers to the lower limb of a person or animal, including the foot.

“mi khur dukhik.”

My leg hurts.

Also means
  1. leg
  2. foot

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

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Kalasha
krọAppears in an example
noun
The part of the body located between the neck and the abdomen.

“Mo krọ duṣik.”

My chest hurts.

“Mo krọ dušmanan dii.”

I hit the enemy on the chest.

Also means
  1. chest
  2. breast

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

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Kalasha
krómaAppears in an example
noun
One of the two organs in the chest used for breathing.

“króma du šar.”

There are two lungs.

“króma duik”

The lung hurts.

Also means
  1. lung

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

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Kalasha
kučAppears in an example
noun
The internal organ where food is digested.

“mu kučáa duu”

my stomach hurts

Also means
  1. stomach

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

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M
Kalasha
mač̣hérik[mat͡ʂherik]
noun
A type of insect that produces honey.

“Mač̣hérik mọ̃́-u žušiu.”

The honeybee is in the nest.

Also means
  1. honeybee

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

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Kalasha
mač̣hérik mọ̃́
noun
A structure where bees live and make honey. It can also refer to a person who is very productive and brings prosperity.

“i mač̣hérik mọ̃́ şirya.”

The beehive is full.

Also means
  1. beehive
  2. very productive and prosperous person.

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

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Kalasha
meṣ
noun
An adult male sheep.

“meṣ-e ǰe ṣo.”

That is a ram and a goat.

Also means
  1. a ram, male sheep (one and a half years old and older)

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

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Kalasha
mẽ́wa
noun
The sweet or fleshy product of a tree or plant that contains seeds and can be eaten as food.

“mẽ́wa ṭhóla”

The fruit is sweet.

Also means
  1. fruit

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

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Kalasha
muṣk
noun
The male reproductive gland.

“Muṣk kār.”

The testicle is working.

“Muṣk kā ṣiṣi aṣṣī.”

The testicle is a part of the body.

Also means
  1. testicle

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

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Kalasha
mútra
noun
Liquid waste produced by the body.

“Mútra kéra.”

To urinate.

Also means
  1. urine

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

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N
Kalasha
nyu
noun
A dairy product made from fermented milk, common in the local diet.

“i nyu piá.”

He is drinking buttermilk.

Also means
  1. buttermilk

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

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O
Kalasha
oŋg[õŋɡ]Appears in an example
noun
The upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee.

“oŋg-e duhk hani.”

My thigh hurts.

Also means
  1. thigh
  2. leg

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

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Ó
Kalasha
ónǰa
adv
On or during this present day.

“ónǰa khayami.”

I will go today.

Also means
  1. today

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

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P
Kalasha
pačhọ́ik
noun
A small insect with large, often colorful wings that flies during the day.

“Pačhọ́ik kṣéṣṭa ghóṣṭa.”

The butterfly is sitting on the flower.

Also means
  1. butterfly

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

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Kalasha
phísta
noun
The external reproductive organs of a person or animal.

“phísta ǰáw gáw.”

The genitals are sensitive areas.

Also means
  1. genitals
  2. genitalia

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

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Kalasha
pinḍór[ˈpinɖor]
noun
The male organ used for reproduction and urination.

“Tay pinḍór bo ghóna.”

Your penis is very big.

Also means
  1. penis

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

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Kalasha
púli
adj
Describes someone or something that lacks physical strength or endurance.

“asei múi púli di.”

That woman is quite weak.

“una púli maš”

That is a weak man.

Also means
  1. weak
  2. lacking endurance
  3. anaemic

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

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Kalasha
púruṣ
noun
A word used to refer to a male human being who is an adult.

“Es púruṣ aṣṭa.”

That man is here.

“Ek púruṣ ghon dáli.”

A man came home.

Also means
  1. man

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

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Kalasha
paṣníAppears in an example
noun
The back part of the human foot below the ankle.

“paṣní duik”

The heel hurts.

Also means
  1. heel

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

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Kalasha
philAppears in an example
noun
A very large land mammal with a long trunk and tusks.

“phil dur oṣa.”

The elephant is in the house.

“phil duru on'drak.”

The elephant came to the house.

Also means
  1. elephant

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

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Kalasha
phúšak[ˈpʰuɕak]Appears in an example
noun
A small furry animal that is often kept as a pet.

“phúšak duri gori.”

The cat is inside the house.

Also means
  1. cat

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

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Kalasha
piṣṭAppears in an example
noun
The upper part of the body between the shoulders.

“mu piṣṭ dukhawék”

My upper back hurts.

“Mo piṣṭ duké-i.”

My upper back hurts.

Also means
  1. upper back

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

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Kalasha
prasúikAppears in an example
verb
To rest with one's eyes closed and body relaxed. It can also imply a more intimate act depending on the context.

“Me prasúik ḍu.”

I want to sleep.

Also means
  1. to sleep
  2. to engage in sexual intercourse with

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

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R
Kalasha
raŋ
noun
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye. It is the visual perception of different wavelengths of light.

“i raŋ ḍiṭa.”

Look at the color.

Also means
  1. colour

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

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S
Kalasha
súda
noun
A young human being who is not yet an adult.

“súda gora”

The child is playing.

Also means
  1. child (unisex)
  2. child

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

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Kalasha
súri[ˈsuri]
noun
The star that provides light and heat to the Earth during the day.

“Súri bája.”

The sun is shining.

Also means
  1. sun

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

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Ṣ
Kalasha
ṣóiAppears in an example
adj
Something that is located at a short distance away or not far.

“ṣói ḍu.”

It is near.

Also means
  1. near

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

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T
Kalasha
truna c'hir
noun
A dairy product made by fermenting milk. It is a common food item in the local diet.

“truna c'hir-o kshira-i biu.”

Yoghurt is made from milk.

Also means
  1. yoghurt/buttermilk

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

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Y
Kalasha
yardus
noun
A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.

“muna yardus ajat.”

My friend has come.

“awau mi yardus-a sa milai.”

I met with my friend.

“tu mi yardus as.”

You are my friend.

Also means
  1. friend

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

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Kalasha
yardust
noun
Another way to say friend in Kalasha.

“asau yardust.”

We are friends.

“te manush mi yardust-i.”

That person is my friend.

“te mi yardust she.”

He is my friend.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of yardus
  2. friend

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

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Kalasha
yardusti
noun
The state or feeling of being friends.

“asi yardusti karem.”

We are making friends.

“i yardusti bo zaruri she.”

This friendship is very important.

Also means
  1. friendship

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

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Kalasha
yas'i pariik
verb
A cultural practice where women walk toward Tsiam to encourage the rain to stop. It is a symbolic act rather than a journey to a specific destination.

“Beri bo shur'u-ik, gori-an yas'i pariik.”

When it rains too much, the women walk for rain.

Also means
  1. To walk for rain. When it does not stop raining, the women may get together and walk to Tsiam. They do this to stop the rain without serious intention of going to Tsiam (where this is they are not sure).
  2. To walk for rain

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

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Kalasha
yagiAppears in an example
noun
A physical struggle or a verbal disagreement between people.

“Dui manushya ma yagi a.”

There is a fight between two people.

Also means
  1. fight, argument.
  2. fight

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

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