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West Makian

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West Makian
eti[ˈe.t̪i]Means for
noun
A narrow, lightweight boat, often featuring an outrigger for stability.

“Eti mota.”

The canoe is big.

Also means
  1. a canoe, especially an outrigger canoe
  2. canoe

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

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West Makian
gei[ˈɡe.i]Means for
verb
A state of no longer being alive. This is an alternative spelling for the word gai.

“Gei kadi.”

It is dead.

Also means
  1. alternative form of gai ("dead")
  2. dead

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

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West Makian
lae[ˈl̪a.e]Means for
noun
A thin string made of cotton or other materials used for sewing.

“Lae ote.”

The thread is long.

Also means
  1. thread

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

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West Makian
ofa[ˈo.ɸa]Means for
noun
A deep hole in the ground used for catching animals.

“ofa de gogom.”

The pit trap is very deep.

Also means
  1. pit trap

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

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West Makian
belo[ˈbe.l̪o]Means for
noun
The soft organ inside the mouth used for tasting and helping to speak.

“Belo ma'a.”

The tongue is wet.

Also means
  1. the tongue

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

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West Makian
febe[ɸe.ˈbe]Means for
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
fito[ˈɸi.t̪o]Means for
noun
A room or area used for cooking and preparing food.

“Fito ya imaki.”

The kitchen is clean.

Also means
  1. kitchen

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

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West Makian
fono[ˈɸo.n̪o]Means for
verb
To express a lack of desire for something or to refuse an offer.

“Fono ga.”

I do not want it.

Also means
  1. to not want

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

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West Makian
garo[ˈɡa.r̪o]Means for
verb
To remove the flesh of a fruit or food item by rubbing it with a sharp or rough tool. It is commonly used for preparing coconut.

“Yako garo nyi.”

I scrape the coconut.

Also means
  1. to scrape (a coconut, etc.)
  2. to scrape

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

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West Makian
golo[ˈɡo.l̪o]Means for
verb
This word describes something that has existed for a long time or is located at a great distance.

“pala ne igolo omo”

this house is already old

Also means
  1. to be old
  2. to distant, far away

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

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West Makian
gufi[ˈɡu.ɸi]Means for
noun
The lower part of a person's body used for walking or standing. It can also refer to the entire leg.

“gufi”

foot

Also means
  1. foot
  2. leg

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

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West Makian
iono[i.ˈo.n̪o]Means for
noun
An alternative spelling for the word referring to the areca nut.

“Iono tei.”

That is an areca nut.

Also means
  1. alternative form of yono (“areca nut”)
  2. areca nut

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

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West Makian
irus[ˈi.r̪us̪]Means for
noun
A kitchen tool made from a coconut shell used for scooping or serving liquids.

“Irus ma soa.”

The ladle is good.

Also means
  1. a coconut-shell ladle
  2. a spoon

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

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West Makian
jihi[ˈd͡ʒi.hi]Means for
noun
A type of shellfish that often lives in saltwater and is known for its rough shell.

“Jihi koto.”

The oyster is hard.

Also means
  1. oyster

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

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West Makian
Kian[ki.ˈan̪]Means for
name
The name used for the island of Kayoa.

“Kian o pulau ma lofoa.”

Kian is a beautiful island.

Also means
  1. the island of Kayoa
  2. Kayoa island

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

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West Makian
kobi[ˈko.bi]Means for
noun
A tool used for cutting.

“Kobi ya doto.”

The knife is sharp.

Also means
  1. knife

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

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West Makian
ngou[ˈŋo.u]Means for
noun
The organ used for hearing.

“Ngou go bii.”

My ear hurts.

Also means
  1. ear

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

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West Makian
pait[ˈpa.it̪]Means for
verb
To move upward, used specifically for the moon.

“Wulan pait.”

The moon rises.

Also means
  1. to rise (of the moon)
  2. to rise

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

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West Makian
peda[ˈpe.d̪a]Means for
noun
A tool used for cutting through bushes or tall grass.

“peda togi”

the sharp machete

Also means
  1. machete
  2. bush knife

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

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West Makian
piso[ˈpi.s̪o]Means for
noun
A tool or weapon with a sharp edge used for cutting.

“piso”

a knife

Also means
  1. knife

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

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West Makian
posa[ˈpo.s̪a]Means for
verb
To heat a liquid until it reaches the point where it bubbles and turns into vapor. This is often used for cooking food in water.

“Uru posa.”

The water is boiling.

Also means
  1. to boil

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

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West Makian
sawa[ˈs̪a.wa]Means for
noun
A type of large lizard. This is an alternative name for a goanna.

“Sawa nyo.”

There is a goanna.

Also means
  1. alternative form of saawa (“goanna”)
  2. goanna

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

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West Makian
sefo[ˈs̪e.ɸo]Means for
verb
To search for something that you want to find.

“Yau sefo buku.”

I am looking for a book.

Also means
  1. to look for
  2. seek

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

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West Makian
somo[s̪o.ˈmo]Means for
noun
A small, thin metal tool used for sewing cloth.

“Somo ne maba.”

The needle is sharp.

Also means
  1. needle

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

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West Makian
sufu[s̪u.ˈɸu]Means for
noun
A common farm animal that is often raised for food.

“sufu i de muna.”

The pig is big.

Also means
  1. pig

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

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West Makian
tano[ˈt̪a.n̪o]Means for
noun
A tall tropical grass that is grown for its sweet juice.

“Tano de.”

This is sugarcane.

Also means
  1. sugarcane

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

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West Makian
tifi[ˈt̪i.ɸi]Means for
verb
To rest with one's eyes closed and body relaxed for a period of time.

“ia tifi.”

He is sleeping.

Also means
  1. to sleep

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

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West Makian
weda[ˈwe.d̪a]Means for
noun
A large, heavy knife used for cutting vegetation or clearing paths. This is a variant of the word peda.

“weda i koto”

The machete is sharp.

Also means
  1. alternative form of peda (“machete”)
  2. machete

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

Adapted
West Makian
woki[ˈwo.ki]Means for
noun
A variation of the word for the small depression in the center of the stomach.

“Woki si.”

My navel.

Also means
  1. alternative form of okit (“navel”)
  2. navel

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

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West Makian
yufi[ˈju.ɸi]Means for
verb
This is an alternative way to say the word for flowing.

“Amo yufi.”

The water is flowing.

Also means
  1. alternative form of ufi (“to flow”)
  2. to flow

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

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West Makian
balas[ˈba.l̪as̪]Means for
verb
To harm someone in return for a wrong they have done to you.

“Awi balas ai.”

They avenged him.

Also means
  1. to avenge
  2. to pay back

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

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West Makian
bobie[bo.ˈbi.e]Means for
noun
A tall, tropical grass used in cooking for its citrus flavor.

“Bobie oka.”

The lemongrass is fragrant.

“Bobie moi.”

The lemongrass is fragrant.

Also means
  1. lemongrass

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

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West Makian
fakar[ˈɸa.kar]Means for
noun
One of the hard white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.

“fakar ma o”

My tooth hurts.

“Fakar ma dowa.”

The tooth is white.

Also means
  1. tooth

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

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West Makian
fakou[ɸa.ˈko.u]Means for
verb
This is an alternative way to say the word for breaking something.

“Yako fakou.”

I break it.

Also means
  1. alternative form of fokou (to break)
  2. to break

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]Means for
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
felei[ɸe.ˈle.i]Means for
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.

Adapted
West Makian
gaago[ɡa.a.ˈɡo]Means for
verb
To have lived for a long time or to have existed for a long time.

“gaago”

to be old

Also means
  1. to be old

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

Adapted
West Makian
gagae[ɡa.ˈɡa.e]Means for
noun
A wooden frame or structure used specifically to dry out sago bread.

“Gagae o toli ga sago.”

The sago bread is on the drying rack.

Also means
  1. a rack for drying sago bread

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

Adapted
West Makian
jubil[ˈd͡ʒu.bil̪]Means for
noun
A weapon made of a curved piece of wood used for shooting arrows.

“Jubil aŋo.”

The bow is there.

“Au ya jubil.”

I have a bow.

Also means
  1. a bow

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

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West Makian
kameu[ka.ˈme.u]Means for
noun
The body part on the side of the head used for hearing.

“Kameu fa.”

My ear hurts.

Also means
  1. ear

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

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