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

British Sign Language
117 published entries
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
Saudi Arabian Sign Language
5 published entries
Argentine Sign Language
4 published entries
Adamorobe Sign Language
2 published entries
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-kaz

suffix

A suffix added to nouns to create an adjective meaning full of that thing.

“Tämä on värikaz.”

This is colorful.

Also means

Used to form adjectives denoting abundancy of the suffixed noun: -ful
-ful

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

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abu[ˈɑbu]

noun

Actions or resources that support or help someone.

“Meile pidau sinun abu.”

We need your help.

Also means

aid
assistance
help

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

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abutada

verb

This word serves as an alternative spelling for the verb abuttada.

“Hän tahtoi abutada.”

He wanted to abut.

“Sana abutada on abuttada.”

The word abutada is abuttada.

Also means

alternative form of abuttada

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

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abuttada

verb

The act of providing assistance or support to someone.

“Sina armastad abuttada rahvahale.”

You love helping people.

Also means

to help

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

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ahtada[ˈɑhtɑdɑ]

verb

To suspend something or to fill a space tightly.

“Reng on ahtettu.”

The bucket is filled.

Also means

to hung, hang up
to stuff, to pack, to fill
to stack sheaves in threshing barn

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

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aid[ˈɑi̯d]

noun

A structure made of wood or wire that surrounds an area of land.

“Müö kruasimme aidad.”

We are painting the fence.

Also means

fence

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

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aig[ˈɑi̯ɡ]

noun

A period or duration of something happening.

“lühüdaks aigaks”

for a short time

Also means

time, period of time
time

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

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ainos

adv

Something that happens all the time or does not stop. It can describe a continuous action or a constant state.

“Mina ainos olen täs.”

I am always here.

Also means

always
constantly

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

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air

noun

A pole with a flat blade used for rowing a boat.

“souta airoil”

to scull with oars

Also means

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

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ajada

verb

To operate and control the direction and speed of a vehicle or to transport materials.

“Ajada avtua.”

To drive a car.

Also means

to drive
to drive away (to force someone to leave)
to sail
to ski
to stack, to pile up
to drive logs, transport (timber) by floating it along bodies of water

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

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akk[ˈɑkː]

noun

A term referring to a middle-aged or older woman, or a man's wife.

“Hänel iele akkad.”

She doesn't have a wife.

Also means

woman (middle-aged or older)
wife
woman

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

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ald

noun

A movement of the surface of water, especially in the sea.

“Aldod läikütah merelpiä.”

Waves are splashing from the sea.

Also means

wave

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

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anta[ˈɑntɑ]

verb

To transfer something to someone else or allow something to happen. It can also mean to hit or provide resources.

“Anda kuundeltah mindai!”

Let them listen to me!

Also means

to give
to allow
to hit
to allocate (e.g. funds)
to provide
to surrender

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

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anta suud[ˈɑntɑ ˈsuːd]

verb

To press one's lips against someone or something as a sign of affection or greeting.

“Hän tahtoi anta suud.”

He/she wanted to kiss.

Also means

to kiss

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

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antakse

verb

To allow yourself to do something or to stop fighting and give up.

“Hän antakse heikon olon tähden.”

He gives up because of feeling weak.

Also means

to let oneself, to allow oneself
to give up, to surrender
to let oneself

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

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anup

noun

The mother of one's spouse.

“Anup tuli kyläh.”

The mother-in-law came to the village.

Also means

mother-in-law

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

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app

noun

The father of one's spouse.

“Hän on minun app.”

He is my father-in-law.

“Minun appi on kiltti mies.”

My father-in-law is a kind man.

Also means

father-in-law

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

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armaz

adj

Someone or something that is deeply loved or cherished.

“Minun armahad lugijad!”

My dear readers!

Also means

dear, beloved
tender, gentle
dear

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

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astuda

verb

To move by walking or taking a step.

“Astugam kodih!”

Let's go home!

Also means

to go (on foot)
to step (move on a feet)

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

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avaita

verb

To move something so that the inside can be reached, or to start an activity.

“Mina avaidan uksen.”

I open the door.

Also means

to open
to start, to begin
to unlock

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

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azetada

verb

This is a secondary spelling used for the verb azettada.

“N/A”

N/A

Also means

alternative form of azettada

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

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azettada

verb

To put something in a specific position or to arrange items in order. It can also mean to stop or to clean something.

“Hüö azetettih mindai.”

They stopped me.

Also means

to set, to place, to arrange
to stop
to calm
to clean up
to build, to trim, to decorate

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

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ägez

noun

A farming tool used to break up soil before planting seeds.

“Hän otti ägezen pellolle.”

He took the harrow to the field.

“Hänele pidäy ottua ägez.”

He needs to take the harrow.

Also means

harrow

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

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babarm

noun

A small, soft, red fruit that grows on a prickly bush.

“Metsäs kazvab babarm.”

Raspberry grows in the forest.

“Babarm om magii.”

The raspberry is sweet.

Also means

raspberry

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

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bard

noun

Hair that grows on a person's chin and cheeks.

“Hännel on pitkä bard.”

He has a long beard.

Also means

beard

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

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bibu

noun

A curved wooden tool used to rock a cradle or as a simple lever.

“Hän käytti bibua kehtoa hoidellessa.”

He used the staff while tending to the cradle.

Also means

crooked staff for cradle
lever

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

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čiučoi[ˈt͡ʃiu̯t͡ʃoi̯]

noun

A small bird, or a general affectionate term for a bird.

“Pieni čiučoi istui puun oksal.”

A little bird sat on a tree branch.

Also means

sparrow
forest birdie
skylark
birdie

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

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čoma[ˈt͡ʃomɑ]

adj

Having qualities that give great pleasure or satisfaction to see; pretty or handsome.

“čomad käded”

beautiful hands

Also means

beautiful, handsome, pretty
beautiful

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

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dʹauh

noun

A fine substance made by grinding grains or other materials. It is commonly used for baking.

“nižuine dʹauh”

wheat flour

Also means

flour
powder

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

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dʹumal

noun

The supreme being or deity, often referring to the Christian God, or the natural phenomenon of thunder.

“Mändä dʹumaloihe”

To go on a pilgrimage

Also means

god (usually the Christian one)
thunder
god

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

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dʹuoda

verb

A verb used to describe the action of drinking liquids or taking pills.

“dʹuoda vetta”

to drink water

Also means

to drink
to take (pills)

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

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dʹuosta

verb

A verb describing the physical act of moving quickly on foot.

“dʹuosta meččah”

to run to the forest

Also means

to run

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

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därv

noun

A large body of water surrounded by land.

“Därv on täynnä vetty.”

The lake is full of water.

Also means

lake

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

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diä

noun

Frozen water that forms on surfaces during cold weather.

“Diä on lige.”

The ice is slippery.

“Diä on kylmä.”

Ice is cold.

Also means

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

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eččida[ˈet͡ʃːidɑ]

verb

To try to find something or someone that is missing or desired.

“Minä eččin kirjad.”

I am looking for the book.

Also means

to look for
to seek

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

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eht

noun

The period of time at the end of the day before nightfall.

“ehtal”

in the evening

Also means

evening

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

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elʹgeta

verb

This is a variant spelling of the word elgeta. It is not the most common way to write this verb.

“Sinun pitäisi elʹgeta mitä hän tarkoitti.”

You should understand what he meant.

Also means

alternative form of elgeta

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

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eläda

verb

To remain alive or to make one's home in a particular place.

“Minä tahon eläda tässä kyläs.”

I want to live in this village.

“Minä elän tägä.”

I live here.

Also means

to live
to reside
to inhabit

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

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elgeta

verb

To grasp the meaning of something or someone.

“Min elgetan sid .”

I understand this.

Also means

to understand

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

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fabrik

noun

A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled.

“Fabrik on suuri.”

The factory is large.

Also means

factory
plant

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

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