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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
Albanian Sign Language
31 published entries
Norwegian Sign Language
24 published entries
Hungarian Sign Language
24 published entries
Ethiopian Sign Language
23 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
Catalan Sign Language
6 published entries
Tunisian Sign Language
6 published entries
Russian Sign Language
5 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

Mokilese

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Mokilese

aio[aio]

adv

The day that occurred before today.

“Ngoah dupukda raisso aio.”

I bought that rice yesterday.

Also means

yesterday

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

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Mokilese

ijoaioa

noun

This word means 'my ijoa'. It is the possessive form used when the speaker is the only owner.

“Ijoaioa iet.”

This is my ijoa.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of ijoa

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

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pioaioa

noun

This word means the piece or part that belongs to me. It is the first-person singular possessive form of the word pi.

“Pioaioa iei mwo.”

My piece is that one.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of pi
my piece

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

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sioaioa

noun

A specific possessive form used to indicate that something belongs to the speaker.

“Sioaioa ijo.”

That is mine.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of si

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

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mijoaioa

noun

This word is the possessive form used to indicate that a 'maj' belongs to the speaker. It is the first-person singular possessive form.

“Mijoaioa pwung.”

My maj is correct.

“Mijoaioa ieu.”

That is my maj.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of maj
my maj

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

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oadoaioa

noun

This word is the possessive form used to say 'my name'. It is derived from the word for name.

“Oadoaioa John.”

My name is John.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of ad
my name

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

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upwoaioa

noun

This form indicates possession of a specific item or concept by the speaker.

“Upwoaioa oas.”

That is my chest.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of upw

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

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wiloaioa

noun

This word describes something that belongs to the speaker. It is the possessive form used when referring to 'my' wil.

“Wiloaioa ieu.”

It is my wil.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of wil
my wil

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

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joapoaioa

noun

This is the first-person singular possessive form of 'joap', meaning the joap that belongs to me.

“Joapoaioa wia laud.”

My joap is large.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of joap
my joap

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

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ngiloaioa

noun

This possessive form indicates that a voice belongs to the person speaking.

“Ngiloaioa oas.”

That is my voice.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of ngil

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

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oaljoaioa

noun

A possessive form meaning 'my alij'.

“Oaljoaioa mwahu.”

My alij is good.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of alij
my alij

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

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poaroaioa

noun

This term indicates that something known as a poar belongs to the speaker.

“Poaroaioa pahn wia mwekid en ketin.”

My poar will be the movement of the coming.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of poar
my poar

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

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udukoaioa

noun

This word refers to the flesh or meat belonging to the speaker. It is a possessive form of the word uduk.

“Udukoaioa kadek.”

My flesh is good.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of uduk
my flesh

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

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lokopoaioa

noun

A form of the word lokop meaning my lokop.

“Lokopoaioa pwoar.”

My lokop is full.

“Lokopoaioa wet mwahl.”

This piece of mine is cheap.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of lokop
my lokop

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

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moangoaioa

noun

This word refers to the head belonging to the speaker. It is a possessive form of the word moang.

“Moangoaioa wia ma pwung.”

My head is hurting.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of moang
my head

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

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mwomwoaioa

noun

This refers to my own personal appearance or way of being.

“Mwomwoaioa me pweipwei.”

My appearance is strange.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of mwomw
my appearance

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

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ngoasoaioa

noun

This is the possessive form used to show that something belongs to me.

“Ngoasoaioa pahn mweid.”

My ngoas will be allowed.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of ngoas
my ngoas

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

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pwoasoaioa

noun

This word refers to the first-person singular possessive form of the noun pwoas. It indicates something belonging to the speaker.

“Pwoasoaioa iei kehlail.”

My pwoas is strong.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of pwoas

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

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pwukkoaioa

noun

This word means the book belonging to me. It is the possessive form used for the first person singular.

“Pwukkoaioa wia kisinlikou.”

My book is a small one.

“Pwukkoaioa me mwahu.”

My book is good.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of pwiki
my book

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

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soamwoaioa

noun

This refers to my own head or my own leader.

“Soamwoaioa me pahn lokaia.”

My head will speak.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of soamw
my head

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

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pwoalkoaioa

noun

This word identifies a specific container that belongs to the speaker.

“Pwoalkoaioa me ke sarad.”

You borrowed my container.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of pwalik
my container

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

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palwoaroaioa

noun

A possessive noun form meaning my palwahr.

“Palwoaroaioa iei me i padahkki.”

My palwahr is what I am talking about.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of palwahr
my palwahr

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

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nehnpwungoaioa

noun

This indicates possession of the word nehnpwung by the first person. It means my nehnpwung.

“Nehnpwungoaioa pwoa.”

That is my nehnpwung.

“Nehnpwungoaioa mwahu.”

My nehnpwung is good.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of nehnpwung

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

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pohnpwoaroaioa

noun

This word refers to the first-person singular possessive form of pohnpwor, meaning it is my pohnpwor.

“Pohnpwoaroaioa pwoarou.”

My pohnpwor is beautiful.

“Pohnpwoaroaioa mwo.”

That is my pohnpwor.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of pohnpwor
my pohnpwor

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

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Mokilese

jowiAppears in an example

noun

A type of large sea snail shell often used as a musical instrument.

“Aio i diar jowi men nan pahn kideu.”

Yesterday I found a conch shell by the beach.

Also means

conch shell

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

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