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36 sign languages with signs. Signs are shown in SignWriting, never as notation.

British Sign Language
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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
Norwegian Sign Language
24 published entries
Hungarian Sign Language
24 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
Tunisian Sign Language
6 published entries
New Zealand Sign Language
5 published entries
Italian Sign Language
5 published entries
Swiss-German Sign Language
5 published entries
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5 published entries
Argentine Sign Language
4 published entries
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Latgalian

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-ams[-ams]

suffix

This suffix is added to verbs to create present passive participles.

“Dorbys ir darejams.”

The work is doable.

Also means

Used to form present passive participles from verbs.
suffix for present passive participles

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

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-āns[-àːnt͡s]

suffix

A suffix added to words to indicate a small or young animal.

“Vārdā ir -āns.”

The word has the suffix -āns.

Also means

Used to form nouns denoting small animals.

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

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-eiba[-ɛ̝iba]

suffix

A suffix added to words to turn them into nouns describing actions or states of being.

“izplateiba”

spread

“Latgalīšu volūdys izplateiba ir lela.”

The spread of the Latgalian language is great.

Also means

Used to form action nouns from verbs: -ion
Used to form abstract nouns from nouns and adjectives: -ity
suffix for abstract nouns

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

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-eigs[-ɛ̂i̯ks]

suffix

A suffix added to the end of words to create adjectives that mean something is similar to the base word.

“Šis zīmejums ir cylvākeigs.”

This drawing is human-like.

“Tys ir dorbeigs cylvāks.”

That is a hardworking person.

Also means

Used to form adjectives denoting similarity: -like
-like

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

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-eite[-ɛ̀i̯tʲæ]

suffix

A suffix added to the end of feminine nouns to make them smaller or more affectionate.

“Motei ir jauna meite.”

The mother has a small girl.

“Māte- + -eite → māteite”

Mother + diminutive suffix → little mother.

Also means

Used to form diminutives of soft-stemmed feminine nouns.
suffix for small feminine nouns

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

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-eits[-ɛ̀i̯t͡sʲ]

suffix

A suffix added to the end of masculine nouns to make them smaller or more affectionate.

“zač- + -eits → začeits”

zač- + -eits → začeits

Also means

Used to form diminutives of soft-stemmed masculine nouns.
suffix for small masculine nouns

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

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-ejais[-ɛjài̯s]

suffix

This is a suffix added to adverbs to change them into adjectives.

“tagad + -ejais → tagadejais”

now + -ejais → modern

“tagad + -ejais = tagadejais”

now + -ejais = modern

Also means

Used to form adjectives from adverbs.
Used to form adjectives from adverbs

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

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-eņa[-ænʲa]

suffix

A suffix added to feminine nouns to make them sound smaller or more affectionate.

“Meit- + -eņa → meiteņa”

Girl- + -suffix becomes little girl.

“Māsa ir muna muoseņa.”

Sister is my little sister.

Also means

Used to form diminutives of (primarily) hard-stemmed feminine nouns.
diminutive suffix

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

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-eņš[-ænʲt͡ʃ]

suffix

A suffix added to masculine nouns or adjectives to make them sound smaller or more affectionate.

“Vylk- + -eņš → viļceņš”

Vylk- + -eņš becomes viļceņš

Also means

Used to form diminutives of hard-stemmed masculine nouns.
Used to form diminutives of hard-stemmed adjectives.
diminutive suffix

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

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-nīks[-nʲìːks]

suffix

A suffix used to indicate a person who performs a specific action or job.

“pietnīks”

researcher

“Latgalīšu volūdys pētnīks dora sovu dorbu.”

The Latgalian language researcher does his work.

Also means

Used to form agent nouns from verbs: -er
suffix for agent nouns

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

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-tne[-tʲnʲæ]

suffix

This suffix is attached to adjectives to form abstract nouns, similar to -ity in English.

“Gudreiba ir vērtne.”

Wisdom is a value.

Also means

Used to form abstract nouns from adjectives: -ity
suffix for abstract nouns

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

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-ums[-ums]

suffix

A suffix added to verbs to create a noun that describes the result of an action.

“Māceiba + -ums = māceibums.”

Teaching + -ion = a taught result or education.

“Vōrds ir dorbības vōrds ar -ums galūtni.”

The word is a verb with an -ums ending.

Also means

Used to form resultative nouns from verbs: -ion
-ion

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

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aba[ˈaba]

conj

A word used to link two choices or possibilities.

“Gribi tēju aba kafeju?”

Do you want tea or coffee?

Also means

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

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absurds[ˈapsùrt͡s]

noun

A state or quality of being ridiculous or senseless.

“Tys ir gryns absurds.”

This is pure absurdity.

“Tys ir vīnkuoršs absurds.”

That is a simple absurdity.

Also means

absurdity

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

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acis[ˈat͡sʲis]

noun

This is the plural form of the word for eye. It is used when referring to both eyes together or multiple eyes.

“Mani acis redz vysu.”

My eyes see everything.

Also means

inflection of acs:
eyes

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

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acs[ˈat͡sʲsʲ]

noun

This is the Latgalian word for the organ used for sight. It refers to a single human or animal eye.

“Tuos acs ir zilas.”

Those eyes are blue.

Also means

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

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acteņa[ˈat͡sʲtʲænʲa]

noun

A small eye or bud found on a potato. It is a diminutive form of the word acs.

“Klupeņam jau izaugušas acteņas.”

The potato has already grown buds.

Also means

bud (on a potato)
diminutive of acs (“eye”)
potato bud

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

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aforizms[afɔˈrizms]

noun

A short, clever statement that expresses a general truth.

“Tas ir dzeivis aforizms.”

That is an aphorism of life.

“Jis pateice vīnu gudru aforizmu.”

He said one wise aphorism.

Also means

aphorism

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

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airis

noun

A seat suspended by ropes or chains on which one may sit and swing back and forth.

“Bārni šyuopojās iz airis.”

Children are swinging on the swing.

“Bārni šyūpojās iz aira.”

The children are swinging on the swing.

Also means

swing (swing seat)
swing

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

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akmiņs[ˈakʲmʲinʲt͡sʲ]

noun

A solid, hard, non-metallic mineral matter that is found in the ground or in riverbeds.

“Tas ir lels akmiņs.”

That is a big stone.

Also means

stone

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

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Aleksandra

name

A common male given name derived from Ancient Greek. It is a formal name used for individuals.

“Mani sauc Aleksandra.”

My name is Alexander.

“Aleksandra dzeivoj Rezeknē.”

Alexander lives in Rezekne.

Also means

a male given name from Ancient Greek
Alexander

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

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aļteņš[ˈàlʲtʲænʲt͡ʃ]

noun

The diminutive form of the word for ale or beer. It refers to a small glass or portion of the drink.

“Dzerim pa aļteņam.”

Let us drink a small bit of ale.

Also means

diminutive of ols
small portion of ale

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

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apdūmeigs[ˈabdùːmʲɛ̂͜i̯ks]

adj

Someone who is careful and thinks before they act.

“Jis ir cīš apdūmeigs cylvāks.”

He is a very careful person.

Also means

careful

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

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ar[ˈâr]

prep

A preposition used to indicate accompaniment or means. It is commonly used to express being together with someone or something.

“Es ej ar bruoli uz veikalu.”

I am going to the store with my brother.

Also means

with

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

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as[ˈas]

pron

An old version of the personal pronoun used for the first person singular.

“As eju uz mežu.”

I am going to the forest.

Also means

archaic form of es
archaic form of I

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

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aseite[ˈasʲɛ̀i̯tʲæ]

noun

A small blade, being the diminutive form of the word ass.

“Nazam ir cīš moza aseite.”

The knife has a very small blade.

Also means

diminutive of ass
small blade

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

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ass[ˈasʲsʲ]

noun

The central rod or shaft on which a wheel rotates.

“Rata ass ir salauzta.”

The wheel axle is broken.

Also means

axle

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

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atzeit[ˈad͡zʲæ̀i̯tʲ]

verb

To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.

“Jis atzeist sovu klaidys.”

He acknowledges his mistakes.

Also means

to acknowledge

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

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audzieknis[ˈâu̯d͡zʲîɛ̯kʲnʲisʲ]

noun

A student who is being taught by a teacher.

“Audzieknis mācās skūlā.”

The pupil is learning at school.

“Kotrs audzieknis grib īsavērt jaunas lītas.”

Every pupil wants to learn new things.

Also means

pupil

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

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auka

noun

A strong weather event with wind and rain.

“Lela auka izceleis vīgār.”

A big storm arose quickly.

“Ārā ir liela auka.”

There is a big storm outside.

Also means

storm

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

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ābece[ˈàːbʲɛt͡sʲɛ]

noun

A basic book used to teach children how to read and write.

“Piecgadīgais bārns jau lasa ābeci.”

The five-year-old child is already reading a primer.

“Bārns mācās nu ābeces.”

The child is learning from a primer.

Also means

primer

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

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baba[ˈbaba]

noun

A word used to address or refer to one's grandmother.

“Muna baba dzeivo solā.”

My grandmother lives there.

Also means

grandmother

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

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babeņa[ˈbabʲænʲa]

noun

A small or affectionate term for a grandmother. It is the diminutive form of the word baba.

“Myuža babeņa cep visgarduokū maiziti.”

Our grandma bakes the most delicious bread.

“Muna babeņa cep vysgarduokū maizi.”

My granny bakes the most delicious bread.

Also means

diminutive of baba: grandma
grandma

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

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baileigs[ˈba͜i̯lʲɛ̂͜i̯ks]

adj

Someone who is easily scared or acts in a skittish way.

“Suņs palyka baileigs, kod dzierdēja pērkoni.”

The dog became fearful when it heard the thunder.

Also means

fearfull
skittish
fearful

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

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bārns[ˈbàːrnt͡s]

noun

A young human being who is not yet an adult. It can also refer to a son or daughter.

“Mātei ir cits bārns.”

The mother has another child.

Also means

child

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

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bazneica[ˈbazʲnʲɛ̀i̯t͡sa]

noun

A building designed for public Christian worship.

“Mēs ejam iz bazneicu.”

We are going to the church.

Also means

church

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

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bazneickuņdzeņš[ˈbazʲnʲɛ̀i̯t͡skunʲd͡zʲænʲt͡ʃ]

noun

A word used to refer to a priest in a smaller, more affectionate, or casual way.

“Muns bazneickuņdzeņš beja ļūti laipns.”

My dear priest was very kind.

Also means

diminutive of bazneickungs

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

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bazneickungs[ˈbazʲnʲɛ̀i̯t͡skunks]

noun

An ordained minister of the church who can perform religious rites.

“Bazneickungs svieteja ţimti.”

The priest blessed the family.

Also means

priest

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

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beņčs

noun

A long seat typically made of wood that is designed for several people to sit on at once.

“Vyss beņčs beja aizjimts.”

The whole bench was occupied.

“Vysu laiku es siedieju iz beņča.”

I was sitting on the bench the whole time.

Also means

bench

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

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bēris

noun

A ceremony held after someone has died to honor their memory.

“Vysi guoja iz bērem.”

Everyone went to the funeral.

Also means

funeral

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

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