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Kalasha

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A
Kalasha
ac'hõ'ik
noun
A word with two meanings: a narrative fable or the dry prickly leaf of a holly oak tree.

“ac'hõ'ik wacaik”

To tell a story.

Also means
  1. A story or fable
  2. The dry prickly leaf of the holly oak.
  3. story

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

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Kalasha
ac'u na'i
noun
A traditional locking mechanism made out of wood, commonly used for securing doors.

“ac'u na'i drum'i.”

The wooden lock is broken.

Also means
  1. A wooden lock, latch.
  2. Wooden lock

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

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Kalasha
achambi
noun
A ceremony celebrated five or six days after a child is born, primarily observed in the Rumbur valley.

“achambi Jestak go'i o'rik”

The achambi ceremony is held at the Jestak temple.

“achambi mona i'as”

The achambi ceremony is happening today.

Also means
  1. A ceremony celebrating birth. This is performed five or six days after a birth. After purifying the mother with water and juniper smoke, girls take burning branches from the fire and run to the temple of Jestak, make a bonfire and jump over the flames shouting, "a'chambi a." It is called tus'ul'ek in Bumburet. It is known by this name only in Rumbur.
  2. birth ceremony

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

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Kalasha
adalat
noun
A legal place where cases are heard by a judge.

“Adalat-e muna'u.”

He went to the 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
adap karik
verb
This phrase describes the act of showing kindness and respect to others. It is commonly used to describe welcoming behavior.

“moṣo adap karik.”

Be hospitable to the man.

Also means
  1. To be hospitable to someone, to treat with respect.
  2. To be hospitable

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

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Kalasha
abas karikAppears in an example
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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Á
Kalasha
álu
noun
A starchy root vegetable that grows underground. It is a common food ingredient.

“Álu khayéka.”

I am eating a potato.

Also means
  1. potato

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.

Also means
  1. duck

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
bíyak
noun
The small part of a plant from which a new plant can grow, or the hard pit found inside fruits like peaches.

“bíyak-a t́ek.”

There is a seed inside.

“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
  3. seed

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

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Kalasha
bribó
noun
A type of nut that grows on trees and is common in the region.

“bribó ǰoni”

The walnut is ripe.

Also means
  1. walnut

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

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Č
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
čaw[t͡ɕaw]Appears in an example
num
The number 4.

“čaw maṣ.”

Four months.

Also means
  1. four
  2. 4

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

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É
Kalasha
éļi
pron
A pronoun used to refer to a group of people who are currently visible but are located at a distance from the speaker.

“éļi krum kar-en.”

They are doing the work.

Also means
  1. they (present but far from speaker) (3rd-person plural personal pronoun)
  2. they (present but far from speaker)

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

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G
Kalasha
gúum
noun
A common cereal grain used to make flour for bread.

“Gúum keshik bo ghan i.”

Harvesting wheat is very hard.

Also means
  1. wheat

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

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J
Kalasha
Jeṣṭan
name
A supernatural being in Kalash mythology who is the rival of Indra. He is often depicted appearing on earth in the form of a dog.

“Jeṣṭan-i gush-a.”

Jeṣṭan looks like a dog.

Also means
  1. The demon-like counterpart of Indra in Kalasha mythology. He appears on earth as a dog; the devalog throw stones at him (shooting stars).
  2. mythological figure

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

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K
Kalasha
kakawáŋk
noun
A common domestic bird raised for food.

“kakawáŋk-a dresh-a pashimi.”

I see the chicken in the field.

Also means
  1. chicken

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

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Kalasha
kakboy
noun
A bird that is commonly raised on farms for its meat and eggs.

“kakboy-a angari-a kathi.”

The chicken is in the yard.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of kakbóy
  2. chicken

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

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Kalasha
karik
verb
A common verb used to express the action of doing, saying, or making something. It is frequently combined with other words to create verbal compounds.

“kaman karik”

To do work

Also means
  1. To do (used as a verbal compound maker).
  2. To say (used as a verbal compound maker).
  3. To make, build (used as a verbal compound maker).
  4. To do

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

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Kalasha
kaw
noun
A period of twelve months.

“e kaw prashá.”

This year is good.

Also means
  1. year

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

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Kalasha
khas
noun
A common green plant that grows on the ground in fields or gardens.

“khas khawik”

Eating grass.

Also means
  1. grass

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

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Kalasha
kimát
noun
The amount of money that is required to buy something.

“i kimát bəŁa di.”

This price is very high.

“e kímat káti ší?”

What is the price of this?

Also means
  1. price

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

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Kalasha
kimón
adv
Used to ask about the quantity, amount, or price of something.

“kimón asan?”

How much is this?

Also means
  1. how much

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

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Kalasha
krụ̃[krũ˞]
noun
A common black bird that makes a loud cawing sound.

“Krụ̃ ghaṇa šapa-i.”

The crow is flying high.

Also means
  1. crow
  2. raven

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

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Kalasha
kumbréyak
noun
A young sheep that is between six and twelve months old.

“kumbréyak mučhéi”

The lamb is small.

Also means
  1. lamb, male or female, aged six to twelve months.
  2. lamb

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

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M
Kalasha
mastrúk[masˈtruk]
noun
The natural object that shines in the night sky, or a period of approximately thirty days.

“mastrúk”

moon

Also means
  1. moon, moonlight
  2. month
  3. moon

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

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Kalasha
mon
noun
The system of words used by a group of people to communicate.

“Kalasha mon laju.”

Speak the Kalasha language.

Also means
  1. a language
  2. language

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
ocčay
noun
A popular warm drink made from green tea leaves, commonly consumed in Kalasha culture.

“kane ocčay pi'ik.”

It is time to drink green tea.

Also means
  1. green tea

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

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P
Kalasha
paṭiŋgél
noun
A common red vegetable used in cooking.

“paṭiŋgél khajik”

To eat a tomato.

Also means
  1. tomato

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

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Kalasha
pay
noun
A common farm animal kept for its milk and meat.

“pay-a kshir di”

The goat gives milk.

Also means
  1. A goat
  2. goat

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

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Kalasha
phaydá
noun
Something that is helpful or provides a gain in money or value.

“asíi phaydá bii.”

There is a benefit in this.

“es kām mi phaydá diyí.”

That work gives me a profit.

Also means
  1. profit, earning
  2. benefit
  3. profit

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

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Kalasha
prasúik
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.

“Mi prasúik koti.”

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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Š
Kalasha
šọ̃́a
noun
A common domesticated animal that is often kept as a pet or for protection.

“šọ̃́a gíri.”

The dog is barking.

Also means
  1. dog

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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Kalasha
tus'ul'ek
noun
A traditional ceremony celebrating a new birth, performed in the Bumburet valley.

“tus'ul'ek Bumburet sh'o'ik”

The birth ceremony is performed in Bumburet.

“tus'ul'ek Bumburet shera”

The tus'ul'ek is performed in Bumburet.

Also means
  1. achambi
  2. birth ceremony

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

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