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

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

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A
abu[ˈɑbu]
noun
Actions or resources that support or help someone.

“Meile pidau sinun abu.”

We need your help.

Also means
  1. aid
  2. assistance
  3. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. to hung, hang up
  2. to stuff, to pack, to fill
  3. 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
  1. 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
  1. time, period of time
  2. 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
  1. always
  2. 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
  1. oar

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
  1. to drive
  2. to drive away (to force someone to leave)
  3. to sail
  4. to ski
  5. to stack, to pile up
  6. 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
  1. woman (middle-aged or older)
  2. wife
  3. 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
  1. 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
  1. to give
  2. to allow
  3. to hit
  4. to allocate (e.g. funds)
  5. to provide
  6. 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
  1. 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
  1. to let oneself, to allow oneself
  2. to give up, to surrender
  3. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. dear, beloved
  2. tender, gentle
  3. 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
  1. to go (on foot)
  2. 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
  1. to open
  2. to start, to begin
  3. 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
  1. 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
  1. to set, to place, to arrange
  2. to stop
  3. to calm
  4. to clean up
  5. 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
  1. harrow

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

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B
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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. crooked staff for cradle
  2. 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
  1. sparrow
  2. forest birdie
  3. skylark
  4. 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
  1. beautiful, handsome, pretty
  2. beautiful

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

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

“nižuine dʹauh”

wheat flour

Also means
  1. flour
  2. 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
  1. god (usually the Christian one)
  2. thunder
  3. 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
  1. to drink
  2. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. ice

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

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E
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
  1. to look for
  2. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. to live
  2. to reside
  3. 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
  1. to understand

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

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

“Fabrik on suuri.”

The factory is large.

Also means
  1. factory
  2. plant

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

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