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Karao

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A
Karao
akdo
noun
A tool used for serving food, like a ladle or a large paddle.

“Inusar na nan akdo.”

He used the serving utensil.

Also means
  1. any large serving utensil (such as a ladle, spatula, rice paddle, etc.)
  2. any large serving utensil

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
agasAppears in an example
noun
A substance used to treat an illness or injury.

“Nan-agas si nanay.”

Mother took medicine.

Also means
  1. medicine

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
Karao
balcharo
noun
A tool made of mesh used to catch fish in rivers or lakes. It is thrown or set in the water to trap the catch.

“Ibilag mo di balcharo.”

Dry the fishing net.

Also means
  1. fishing net

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
balesAppears in an example
noun
The act of paying someone back for a past harm or injury.

“Nan-bales si Juan.”

Juan took revenge.

Also means
  1. revenge

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
barasAppears in an example
noun
A long, flexible instrument used for striking or driving animals.

“Nangala si tatang si baras.”

Father took the whip.

Also means
  1. whip

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
basoAppears in an example
noun
A container made of glass used for drinking liquids.

“In-alan na nan baso.”

He took the drinking glass.

Also means
  1. drinking glass

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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C
Karao
chakom
noun
A small, thin tool used for sewing cloth.

“Inusar to so chakom.”

He used the needle.

Also means
  1. needle; straight pin
  2. needle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
chochongan
noun
A small seat that does not have a back or armrests.

“Um-o-oyak ed chochongan.”

I will sit on the low stool.

Also means
  1. low stool

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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D
Karao
dakari
noun
A tool used for cutting wood or other hard materials.

“Nan-dakari si tatang si kayo.”

Father is sawing wood.

“Inusar na nan dakari et naibattak na nan kayu.”

He used the saw to cut the wood.

Also means
  1. saw (tool)
  2. saw

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
danchok
noun
A hard, shiny material that can conduct heat and electricity, often used for construction or tools.

“Nan danchok et matiggas.”

Metal is hard.

Also means
  1. metal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
dansa
noun
A small metal object with a sharp point, used to fasten two things together.

“Isasardit mo di dansa ed kaysiw.”

Drive the nail into the wood.

Also means
  1. nail (tool)
  2. nail

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
degdegAppears in an example
noun
A type of soil that can be white, gray, or blue in color. It is often used for making pottery or other crafts.

“Nangala siak degdeg ta agwa'k ne banga.”

I took some clay to make a pot.

Also means
  1. clay (white, gray, or blue)
  2. clay

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
dinawaAppears in an example
noun
The spiritual or immaterial part of a living being.

“Sikatoy dinawa na too.”

It is the soul of a person.

Also means
  1. soul (person or animal, living or dead)
  2. soul

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
dingagwanAppears in an example
noun
A door located at the rear of a house or building.

“Nantakdang si amay ed dingagwan.”

Father stood at the backdoor.

Also means
  1. backdoor

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
disiboAppears in an example
noun
A document that serves as proof of a transaction or purchase.

“Inggat na disibo san binili.”

He took the receipt for what he bought.

“Kinuwa toy disibo ed tindaan.”

He took the receipt at the store.

Also means
  1. receipt

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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E
Karao
egwas
noun
A tool or weapon with a cutting edge or blade.

“In-usar si ama nan egwas.”

Father used the knife.

“Nag-itden si egwas ed mesa.”

She placed the knife on the table.

Also means
  1. knife

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
etak
noun
A large single-edged cutting tool, similar to a machete, used in farming or clearing brush.

“Inusar to so etak pampotol na kawayan.”

He used the bolo to cut the bamboo.

Also means
  1. bolo

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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G
Karao
gwasay
noun
A tool with a sharp metal blade used for chopping wood.

“Mangala ka ni gwasay ta mangepak tayo ni kayu.”

Get an axe so we can chop wood.

“Ggamitena di gwasay.”

He uses the axe.

Also means
  1. axe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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I
Karao
iit
noun
A tool made of thin sticks used for sweeping the floor.

“Gamiten mo di iit ta pang-anap mo.”

Use the broom to clean.

Also means
  1. reed broom
  2. broom made of sticks

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
iros
noun
A tool with a long handle and a deep bowl used for serving soup or liquids.

“Gamiten mo iros para idokpok mo i na-luto ya sabaw.”

Use the ladle to serve the soup that was cooked.

Also means
  1. ladle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
ifitAppears in an example
noun
A small device used to hold clothes on a line, or to clip papers or hair together.

“Nangala si ifit para ed kawes.”

She took a clothespin for the clothes.

Also means
  1. clothespin
  2. paper clip
  3. hairclip

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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J
Karao
jabjab
noun
A gentle current of air or a tool used for cooling oneself by moving air.

“Nai-ayat ni jabjab sidiay pantaw.”

The breeze feels nice by the window.

Also means
  1. breeze
  2. fan

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
jasjasAppears in an example
noun
The air that is inhaled and exhaled during breathing.

“Napigsa so jasjas na too.”

The person's breath is strong.

Also means
  1. breath

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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K
Karao
katdi
noun
A tool used for cutting paper, cloth, or hair.

“Iyey mo di katdi.”

Bring the scissors.

“Usaren mo so katdi piyan niputol so papel.”

Use the scissors to cut the paper.

Also means
  1. scissors

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
kotkot
noun
A tool used for shredding or grating food items.

“Inusar na di kotkot tan manggadgad sin niyog.”

The grater is used to grate the coconut.

Also means
  1. grater

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
kawilAppears in an example
noun
A hard outer covering of a coconut. It is often used as a container or material for crafts.

“Nangala si nanang si kawil ta gagamaten na.”

Mother took the coconut shell to use it.

Also means
  1. coconut shell

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
kimkimAppears in an example
noun
The act of closing and opening the eyes very quickly.

“Nabayag di kimkim na.”

Her blink took a long time.

Also means
  1. blink (of eyes)
  2. blink

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
koronaAppears in an example
noun
A circular head ornament often worn by royalty or as a sign of victory.

“Sikatoy angala na korona.”

She is the one who took the crown.

Also means
  1. crown

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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M
Karao
marekemAppears in an example
adj
A condition where there is a lot of wind blowing.

“Marekem angan ed dalan.”

It is windy on the road too.

Also means
  1. windy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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N
Karao
ngano
noun
An object or implement used to perform a specific task or function.

“Makakita'y ngano iddi.”

I can see a tool here.

“Itoy i ngano ta pang-obla.”

This is the tool for work.

Also means
  1. tool; utensil; instrument
  2. tool

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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O
Karao
onjonAppears in an example
noun
The act of working together with others to achieve a common goal.

“Napateg so onjon ed amin ya totoo.”

Cooperation is important for all people.

Also means
  1. cooperation

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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P
Karao
pala
noun
A tool with a broad blade used for moving dirt or other materials.

“Inusar na laki so pala.”

The man used the shovel.

Also means
  1. shovel

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
palsiit
noun
A simple tool made with a Y-shaped stick and rubber for shooting small stones.

“Inusar na ti palsiit na.”

He used his slingshot.

Also means
  1. slingshot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
pana
noun
A tool made at home used to catch fish in the water.

“Nangala si tatang ya pana para mangala ya ikan.”

Father took a homemade spear gun to catch fish.

Also means
  1. homemade spear gun (for catching fish)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
pilakAppears in an example
noun
A medium of exchange used to purchase goods and services.

“Nangala ak si pilak ed tindaan.”

I took money to the store.

“Nan-ala ak si pilak.”

I took some money.

Also means
  1. money

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
pisiAppears in an example
noun
A small portion or a section of a whole item.

“In-ala na nan pisi.”

He took a piece.

Also means
  1. part
  2. piece

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
pisosAppears in an example
noun
The standard unit of money used in the Philippines.

“Nangala ak si adu ya pisos.”

I took many pesos.

Also means
  1. peso (currency)
  2. peso

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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S
Karao
sagaysay
noun
A tool used for arranging or cleaning hair.

“Alaem di sagaysay.”

Get the comb.

Also means
  1. comb

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
sangi
noun
A hard, white part found in the mouth used for biting and chewing food.

“Masakit nan sangi ko.”

My tooth hurts.

Also means
  1. tooth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
sangkap
noun
A traditional tool with a long wooden handle and a metal blade, used for digging in the soil.

“Inusar to so sangkap pian mankalkali ed uma.”

He used the digging tool to work in the field.

“In-usar na san sangkap si nateng.”

He used the digging tool for the vegetables.

Also means
  1. digging tool with a long wooden handle and a rectangular metal blade
  2. digging tool

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
sarado
noun
A farming tool with a long handle and a straight metal blade used for digging or weeding.

“Inusar na sarado ya man-agsep na uma.”

He used the hoe to work in the field.

Also means
  1. long-handled hoe with a straight blade
  2. hoe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karao
singil
noun
A small curved tool used for catching fish.

“Nansibi ed singil so sira.”

The fish got caught on the fishhook.

Also means
  1. fishhook

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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T
Karao
too
noun
A human being.

“Nen-esoy nan too.”

The person is talking.

Also means
  1. person

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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