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Kalasha

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A
Kalasha
abatha
adj
Something that is not correct, lawful, or accurate.

“o baat abatha.”

That statement is wrong.

Also means
  1. wrong, inaccurate
  2. unlawful
  3. bad
  4. off target
  5. wrong

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

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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 karik
verb
This refers to the process of crafting a key, typically made from wire, which is used to operate traditional wooden door latches.

“k'o ac'u karik a'i.”

It is time to make the key.

Also means
  1. To make a key (usually a wire key, for opening wooden latches).
  2. To make a key

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
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
aj aduaAppears in an example
adv
Referring to the current day.

“Aj adua ma rati.”

I am coming today.

Also means
  1. today

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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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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K
Kalasha
košaní
noun
A feeling of great happiness and the act of celebrating.

“kocani dēni.”

They are having a celebration.

“kém košaní ši?”

Is there a celebration?

Also means
  1. joy
  2. celebration

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

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Kalasha
krathék
verb
The act of making someone else laugh.

“e aši krathēk.”

He makes me laugh.

“mušā krathék”

To make a man laugh.

Also means
  1. To cause to laugh.
  2. To cause to laugh

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

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Kalasha
krátik
verb
To make the sounds and movements of the face and body that show amusement.

“a kratik.”

I laugh.

“aš krátik”

I laugh.

Also means
  1. To laugh

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

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Kalasha
kundrát
verb
To have the ability or permission to do something.

“ií šok kundrát”

He can eat.

Also means
  1. can, to be able to
  2. may
  3. can

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

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M
Kalasha
meharbáni
noun
The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate toward others.

“Meharbáni kár.”

Do me a favor/kindness.

Also means
  1. kindness

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

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Kalasha
mayAppears in an example
det
A possessive word used to show that something belongs to the speaker.

“may bratar”

my brother

Also means
  1. my

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

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O
Kalasha
oš[oɕ]
adj
Describes the feeling of a low temperature or an environment that feels chilly.

“May oš thi šíu.”

I have become cold.

Also means
  1. cold

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

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Kalasha
oṣ[oʂ]
adj
Describes something that has a high temperature.

“Áu oṣ thi šíau.”

The bread is hot (ready to turn).

Also means
  1. hot

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

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P
Kalasha
phaysalá
verb
A conclusion or judgment reached after consideration.

“mu phaysalá kōm.”

I made a decision.

Also means
  1. decision, judgement
  2. decision

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

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Kalasha
prešáik
verb
To lower the temperature of something or to become less hot.

“Čá-i prešáik.”

To cool down the tea.

Also means
  1. To cool down

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

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R
Kalasha
rat
noun
The period of time after the sun sets and before it rises.

“rat oṣ”

the night is dark

Also means
  1. night

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

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Š
Kalasha
šik
verb
This verb is used to describe the existence or location of inanimate objects. It is the form used for things that are not living.

“diš ašik.”

The place is there.

Also means
  1. to be (inanimate form)

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

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T
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.

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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U
Kalasha
uhúkAppears in an example
noun
A nocturnal bird known for its large eyes and distinctive call.

“uhúk rati ṣaṭek.”

The owl calls at night.

Also means
  1. owl

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

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Y
Kalasha
yarmoc
noun
Refers to friends or people who provide labor or assistance without expecting payment.

“Emi yarmoc-i-ga koti-an.”

These are the friends who are working.

“Yarmoc kesh thau.”

The friends are working together.

Also means
  1. friends
  2. those who work without pay

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.

“dai yas'i pariik.”

They walk to stop the 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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Z
Kalasha
za
noun
A liquid or semi-liquid food preparation eaten with other dishes to add flavor.

“Za shok-a goni.”

Eat the sauce with the food.

Also means
  1. sauce, curry, gravy, stew
  2. sauce

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

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Kalasha
zhoshi[ˈʑoɕi]
noun
The name of a traditional Kalasha festival held in the spring.

“zhoshi kram.”

The work of the Joshi festival.

“Zhoshi te khushik e.”

Joshi is a happy time.

Also means
  1. Joshi

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

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