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West Makian

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A
West Makian
ae[ˈa.e]
verb
To express joy or amusement by making sounds with your voice.

“Ika ae.”

He laughs.

Also means
  1. to laugh

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

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West Makian
amo[ˈa.mo]
noun
The explanation or cause for why something happens.

“isapama amo...”

why is it that...

Also means
  1. reason

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

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West Makian
au[ˈa.u]
verb
The act of going up, such as moving to a higher elevation or rising.

“taau to pu”

I climb the mountain

Also means
  1. to climb, ascend
  2. to rise
  3. to climb

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

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West Makian
au fi[a.u ɸi]
verb
To move upward, usually by using one's hands and feet.

“Taba au fi.”

Climb the tree.

Also means
  1. to climb, ascend
  2. to climb

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

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B
West Makian
baru[ˈba.ru]
noun
Material used to seal the seams of a boat to make it watertight.

“baru”

boat caulking

Also means
  1. boat caulking

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

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West Makian
birahi[bi.ˈra.hi]
verb
Describes a person who is aesthetically pleasing to look at.

“ana birahi.”

she is physically beautiful.

“a birahi.”

She is beautiful.

Also means
  1. to be physically beautiful

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

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West Makian
bafikir[ba.ˈɸi.kir]Appears in an example
verb
The mental action of considering or reflecting on something.

“Yau bafikir.”

I am thinking.

Also means
  1. to think

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

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West Makian
bebewi[be.ˈbe.wi]Appears in an example
verb
This is an alternative way to express that someone is feeling angry.

“Yau bebewi.”

I am angry.

Also means
  1. alternative form of bebei (angry)
  2. angry

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

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West Makian
beebom[beː.ˈbom]Appears in an example
noun
A colorful flying insect with large, patterned wings.

“Beebom yau gata.”

I saw a butterfly.

Also means
  1. a butterfly
  2. butterfly

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

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West Makian
belebele[be.l̪eˈbe.l̪e]Appears in an example
verb
A word used to describe something that lacks firmness or strength, or to describe moving at a slow pace.

“Yau belebele.”

I am moving slowly.

Also means
  1. to be soft
  2. to be weak
  3. to be going or moving slowly

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

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West Makian
beti[ˈbe.t̪i]Appears in an example
noun
A wet, spongy area of land often covered in mud.

“Beti ma maun.”

The swamp is deep.

Also means
  1. a swamp
  2. mud

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

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West Makian
bodok[ˈbo.d̪ok]Appears in an example
verb
To show a lack of intelligence or common sense.

“Yau bodok.”

I am being stupid.

Also means
  1. to be stupid

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

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West Makian
bolabola[bo.l̪a.ˈbo.l̪a]Appears in an example
verb
To lie down and rest, but without being asleep.

“Iau bolabola.”

I am lying down resting.

Also means
  1. to be lying down for a rest, but not asleep
  2. to be resting while lying down

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

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West Makian
bori[ˈbo.ri]Appears in an example
verb
To make an object, usually a tool or blade, have a finer or sharper edge.

“yau bori peda”

I sharpen the machete.

Also means
  1. to sharpen

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

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West Makian
bure[bu.ˈre]Appears in an example
noun
A spicy root used as a vegetable or spice in cooking.

“Yau molo bure.”

I am buying ginger.

Also means
  1. ginger

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

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C
West Makian
coba[ˈt͡ʃo.ba]
conj
Used to express a condition or possibility that something might happen.

“Coba na mai, ami ne.”

If you come, we will eat.

Also means
  1. if

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

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West Makian
cio[ˈt͡ʃi.o]Appears in an example
verb
An alternative way to say the verb meaning to see.

“Yau cio ni.”

I see you.

Also means
  1. alternative form of co (“to see”)
  2. to see

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

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D
West Makian
dono[ˈd̪o.n̪o]
noun
A term used for either a mother-in-law or a daughter-in-law in family relations.

“Dono ma gi mawa.”

The mother-in-law is at home.

Also means
  1. mother-in-law
  2. daughter-in-law

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

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West Makian
don[d̪on̪]Appears in an example
noun
A piece of land that sticks out into the sea.

“Don ne faul.”

The cape is far.

Also means
  1. a cape, headland
  2. a cape

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

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E
West Makian
ela[e.ˈl̪a]
intj
An interjection used to explain that something happened for a specific reason.

“Ela, a'a do kene.”

That is why he came here.

Also means
  1. that's why!

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

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F
West Makian
faabo[ɸa.ˈa.bo]
verb
To cause a physical injury to a person or animal.

“O faabo re.”

He wounded him.

Also means
  1. to wound

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

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West Makian
fadadi[ɸa.ˈd̪a.d̪i]
verb
To make something turn into a different state or condition.

“I fadadi moku.”

I caused it to become complete.

Also means
  1. to cause to become

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

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West Makian
fakuba[ɸa.ˈku.ba]
verb
To cause a living thing to die.

“Iya fakuba.”

He killed it.

Also means
  1. to kill

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

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West Makian
fasa[ɸa.ˈs̪a]
verb
To cause a building or structure to fall down, often during demolition.

“Fasa ya uma.”

Pull down the house.

Also means
  1. to pull down (a house)
  2. to pull down

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

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West Makian
fatala[ɸa.ˈt̪a.l̪a]
verb
To cause a rope or string to come apart or snap.

“I fatala tali.”

He breaks the rope.

Also means
  1. to break a rope

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

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West Makian
fatawani[ɸa.t̪a.ˈwa.n̪i]
verb
To open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply because you are tired or bored.

“O fatawani.”

He yawns.

“Yau fatawani.”

I yawn.

Also means
  1. to yawn

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

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West Makian
fatola[ɸa.ˈt̪o.l̪a]
verb
To cause an object to fall apart into pieces or to damage it so it no longer works.

“Fatola ulu.”

Break the pot.

Also means
  1. to break, to shatter
  2. to break

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

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West Makian
fatung[ˈɸa.t̪uŋ]
verb
To draw air into your nose in short, audible breaths to smell something.

“Iya fatung.”

He/she sniffs.

Also means
  1. to sniff

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

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West Makian
femilinga[ɸe.mi.l̪i.ˈŋa]
verb
This verb describes the act of causing someone to remember something or directing them to perform an action.

“femilinga”

to make someone think of or instruct someone to do something

Also means
  1. to make someone think of
  2. to instruct someone to do something

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

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West Makian
fikini[ɸi.ˈki.n̪i]
verb
To seal the seams of a boat to make it watertight.

“O fikini.”

He caulks the boat.

“Iya fikini.”

He/she caulks the boat.

Also means
  1. to caulk (a boat)

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

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West Makian
filtibuk[ɸil̪.ˈt̪i.buk]
verb
To strike your toe against an object, causing pain.

“filtibuk ya”

I stubbed my toe.

Also means
  1. to stub one's toe

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

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West Makian
fokou[ɸo.ˈko.u]
verb
To snap, shatter, or cause something to separate into pieces.

“Ito fokou i tabaka.”

The stick broke.

Also means
  1. to break

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

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West Makian
folosoma[ɸo.l̪o.s̪oˈma]
verb
To cause something, such as a letter or message, to be taken to a specific destination.

“Folosoma gure.”

Send the letter.

Also means
  1. to send
  2. to send (a letter to someone)

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

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West Makian
falaaki[ɸa.l̪a.ˈa.ki]Appears in an example
verb
The act of joining fabric or other materials together using a needle and thread.

“Yau falaaki ai.”

I am sewing it.

Also means
  1. to sew

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

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West Makian
falaparing[ɸa.l̪a.ˈpa.riŋ]Appears in an example
verb
The act of performing a second burn on a plot of land during the slash-and-burn farming process.

“tau falaparing koda”

We burn the field a second time.

Also means
  1. to burn a field a second time (in slash-and-burn)
  2. to burn a field a second time

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

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West Makian
falarari[ɸa.l̪a.ˈra.ri]Appears in an example
verb
To clear land for farming by cutting down vegetation and burning it.

“tau falarari”

We slash and burn the field.

Also means
  1. to slash and burn a field

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

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West Makian
falasao[ɸa.l̪a.ˈs̪a.o]Appears in an example
verb
To set fire to a field as part of the cultivation cycle.

“tau falasao koda”

We burn the field.

Also means
  1. to burn a field (in slash-and-burn)
  2. to burn a field

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

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West Makian
falei[ɸa.ˈle.i]Appears in an example
verb
The act of looking through someone's hair to find and remove lice.

“Yau falei.”

I am searching for lice.

Also means
  1. alternative form of felei (to search for lice)
  2. to search for lice

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

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West Makian
febe[ɸe.ˈbe]Appears in an example
verb
The action of providing liquid for someone or something to drink.

“Yau febe maku.”

I am giving the child a drink.

Also means
  1. to give a drink

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

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West Makian
felei[ɸe.ˈle.i]Appears in an example
verb
The act of looking through hair to find and remove lice.

“Yau felei.”

I am searching for lice.

Also means
  1. to search for lice

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

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West Makian
felejela[ɸe.l̪e.ˈd͡ʒe.l̪a]Appears in an example
verb
To clean a floor or surface by using a broom or similar tool.

“Yau felejela.”

I sweep.

Also means
  1. to sweep

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

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West Makian
fidupe[ɸi.ˈd̪u.pe]Appears in an example
verb
To hand something over to another person.

“Yau fidupe.”

I give.

Also means
  1. to give

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

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G
West Makian
gagu[ˈɡa.ɡu]
verb
This refers to the act of speaking with involuntary pauses or repetition of sounds.

“Amo gagu.”

He stutters.

Also means
  1. to stutter

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

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West Makian
galeng[ˈɡa.l̪eŋ]
verb
To speak to someone in an angry way because they have done something wrong.

“Oa galeng ai.”

She scolded him.

Also means
  1. to scold, berate
  2. to scold

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

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West Makian
gilit loto[ˈɡi.l̪it̪ ˈl̪o.t̪o]
verb
To feel the need to drink something because you are thirsty.

“de ti gilit iloto”

I am thirsty

Also means
  1. to be thirsty

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

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West Makian
giresi[ɡi.reˈs̪i]
noun
A skin disease caused by bacteria.

“A giresi bo.”

He has yaws.

Also means
  1. yaws, frambesia
  2. yaws

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

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J
West Makian
juwi[ˈd͡ʒu.wi]
noun
A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements in the earth.

“Juwi so maaka.”

There was an earthquake.

Also means
  1. earthquake

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

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K
West Makian
kalau[ka.ˈl̪a.u]
conj
This word is used to express a condition or possibility.

“kalau o'i mai, dene la”

If he comes, I will go

Also means
  1. if

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

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West Makian
karena[ˈka.r̪ə.n̪a]
conj
This word explains the reason for something.

“dene la karena dene musti”

I am going because I have to

Also means
  1. because
  2. since

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

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West Makian
kaulo[ka.ˈu.l̪o]
verb
Describes something that does not curve or bend.

“Kaulo ete.”

It is straight.

Also means
  1. to be straight

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

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West Makian
kauwa[ka.ˈu.wa]
verb
To hold something while moving it from one place to another using your hand.

“Iya kauwa soso.”

He/she carries a bag.

“Ya kauwa yai.”

I am carrying the basket.

Also means
  1. to carry in one's hand

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

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West Makian
kerekiri[ke.re.ˈki.r̪i]
verb
To touch a person or an animal lightly in a way that makes them laugh or move.

“Iya kerekiri ni.”

He/she tickles me.

“Ai kerekiri sa.”

He tickled him.

Also means
  1. to tickle

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

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West Makian
kolili[ko.ˈl̪i.l̪i]
noun
A contagious skin condition caused by mites, resulting in intense itching.

“Kolili mo-a.”

I have scabies.

Also means
  1. scabies

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

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West Makian
kou[ˈko.u]
verb
To cause something solid like wood to come apart into pieces.

“Ai yaya kou su.”

He breaks the stick.

“Dau kou.”

The stick breaks.

Also means
  1. to break (of wood, etc.)
  2. to break

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

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West Makian
kuba[ˈku.ba]
verb
To divide an object into pieces using a sharp tool. In some contexts, it can mean to cause death.

“yau kuba ai”

I cut the wood

Also means
  1. to cut
  2. to kill

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

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M
West Makian
maulu[ma.ˈu.l̪u]
verb
Describes something that has a great depth.

“Ae maulu.”

The water is very deep.

“Wae maulu.”

The water is very deep.

Also means
  1. to be very deep

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

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West Makian
maunge[ma.ˈu.ŋe]
adv
An adverb used to indicate that something happens three times or for the third instance.

“maunge isabaru”

He did it thrice.

Also means
  1. thrice
  2. for the third time

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

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West Makian
mefekerekiri[me.ɸe.ke.re.ˈki.r̪i]
verb
To touch or stroke someone in a way that makes them laugh or squirm.

“Isi mefekerekiri.”

They are tickling each other.

Also means
  1. to tickle each other

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

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P
West Makian
palolas[pa.ˈl̪o.l̪as̪]
noun
A common type of fungal skin infection that causes a circular rash.

“Gila palolas ma yapi.”

The ringworm is on my arm.

Also means
  1. ringworm

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

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R
West Makian
rawa[ˈra.wa]
noun
A movement on the surface of water, often caused by wind or tide.

“Rawa mofaka.”

The wave is big.

Also means
  1. a wave

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

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West Makian
rero[ˈre.ro]
noun
A flash of bright light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm.

“Rero mamanane.”

The lightning flashed.

Also means
  1. lightning

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

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West Makian
rerre[ˈrer.re]
verb
To tremble or shake, usually because of feeling cold or being afraid.

“Amu rerre.”

I am shivering.

Also means
  1. to shiver

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

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S
West Makian
saawa[ˈs̪aː.wa]
noun
A large lizard often found in Australia.

“Saawa ma ge.”

The goanna is there.

Also means
  1. a goanna

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

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West Makian
sapupu[s̪a.ˈpu.pu]
noun
A child of one's aunt or uncle. This term is used for both males and females.

“Sapupu gagi.”

He is my cousin.

“Sapupu de.”

That is my cousin.

Also means
  1. a cousin (irrespective of gender)
  2. a cousin

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

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West Makian
saufi[s̪a.ˈu.ɸi]
noun
A type of long, slender fish known as a garfish.

“Saufi biki yai.”

The garfish is swimming there.

“Saufi ma di omi.”

The garfish is in the water.

Also means
  1. a garfish

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

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West Makian
sauramu[s̪a.u.ˈra.mu]
noun
A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface.

“sauramu yabo”

the fog is thick

Also means
  1. fog

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

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West Makian
sebap[ˈs̪ə.bap]
conjunction
Used to explain a reason for something happening.

“Yopo sebap o mupodo.”

I am happy because you came.

Also means
  1. because
  2. since

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

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West Makian
serta[ˈser̪.t̪a]
conj
Used to explain the reason for something.

“ya muna serta ya lulu.”

I am big because I eat.

Also means
  1. because
  2. since

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

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West Makian
sesifil[s̪e.ˈs̪i.ɸil̪]
verb
Describes a path or surface that is difficult to walk on because it is slick.

“an sesifil”

the path is slippery

Also means
  1. to be slippery (of a path)
  2. to be slippery

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

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West Makian
subal[ˈs̪u.bal̪]
verb
To cause a liquid to flow from a container.

“Yai subal gapi.”

I pour the water.

Also means
  1. to pour

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

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T
West Makian
Talapaun[t̪a.l̪a.ˈpa.un̪]
name
A village located in the West Makian region.

“Talapaun bo soa.”

Talapao is a village.

Also means
  1. the village of Talapao
  2. Talapao

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

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West Makian
tapoke[t̪a.ˈpo.ke]
verb
Feeling a need for rest because of hard work or activity.

“Yau tapoke.”

I am tired.

Also means
  1. to be tired

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

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West Makian
taubu[t̪a.ˈu.bu]
noun
A type of large sea shell often used as a trumpet or musical instrument.

“taubu”

a conch shell

Also means
  1. a conch shell

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

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West Makian
taun[ˈt̪a.un̪]
noun
A period of time lasting twelve months.

“taun fua kora.”

One year has passed.

Also means
  1. year

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

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West Makian
tiahi[t̪i.ˈa.hi]
verb
Something that is complete and has no faults or defects.

“buku nan tiahi”

The book is complete.

Also means
  1. complete, without defect
  2. complete

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

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West Makian
toni[ˈt̪o.n̪i]
noun
The husband of one's daughter.

“Toni gae.”

He is my son-in-law.

Also means
  1. son-in-law

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

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U
West Makian
ubu[ˈu.bu]
noun
A word used to refer to the child of one's son or daughter.

“ubu gogira”

The grandchild is playing.

Also means
  1. grandchild

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

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W
West Makian
wakis[ˈwa.kis̪]
verb
To make physical contact with someone or something using your hand or an object to cause a strike or blow.

“Ngia wakis.”

I hit it.

Also means
  1. to hit or strike with the hand
  2. to beat
  3. to hit or strike with the hand; to beat

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

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West Makian
wawau[wa.ˈwa.u]
verb
To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than for a serious purpose.

“Amo wawau.”

They are playing.

“Moi wawau.”

They are playing.

Also means
  1. to play

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

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Y
West Makian
yofoyofo[jo.ɸo.ˈjo.ɸo]
verb
Describes something, often a stone, that is smooth and causes things to slide.

“Gogere yofoyofo.”

The stone is slippery.

“Gaba yofoyofo.”

The stone is slippery.

Also means
  1. to be slippery (of a stone)
  2. to be greasy

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

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