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West Makian

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B
West Makian
balabalat[ba.l̪a.ˈba.l̪at̪]Appears in an example
noun
A cylindrical object placed under a boat to help move it up onto the beach.

“Sera balabalat i gogo.”

Use the roller for the boat.

Also means
  1. a roller (for beaching a boat)
  2. a roller

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

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D
West Makian
dogo[ˈd̪o.ɡo]
verb
To combine things together or to make a quantity larger.

“Dogo ka.”

Add some more.

Also means
  1. to add
  2. to increase

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

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F
West Makian
fiogo[ɸi.ˈo.ɡo]
verb
The act of putting items inside a container like a bag until it is full.

“fiogo”

to fill a bag or container

Also means
  1. to fill (a bag, etc.)

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

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West Makian
fogogoto[ɸo.ɡo.ˈɡo.t̪o]
verb
To place an object or body into the ground and cover it up.

“Omo fogogoto ma gei.”

The man buried the treasure.

Also means
  1. to bury

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

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West Makian
fai do gua[ˈɸa.i d̪o ˈɡu.a]Appears in an example
noun
The hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder.

“Fai do gua mogo i.”

The armpit is painful.

Also means
  1. the armpit, axilla
  2. the armpit

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

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West Makian
fakaeri[ɸa.ka.ˈe.ri]Appears in an example
verb
The action performed by chickens or similar birds when they move dirt or debris aside with their feet to search for something to eat.

“Gogo fakaeri.”

The chicken scratches the ground.

Also means
  1. to scratch the ground for food (of chickens, etc.)
  2. to scratch the ground for food

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

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West Makian
fao[ˈɸa.o]Appears in an example
noun
A male parent.

“Fao owo gogo.”

The father is very kind.

Also means
  1. a father

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

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West Makian
fuae[ɸu.ˈa.e]Appears in an example
verb
To dry something by placing it out under the heat of the sun.

“I fuae gogo si.”

She puts the fish out to sun-dry.

Also means
  1. to sun-dry

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

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G
West Makian
gulani[ɡu.ˈl̪a.n̪i]Appears in an example
noun
A sharp, pointed part of a plant. This is what you might prick your finger on.

“Gulani mogo i.”

The thorn is sharp.

Also means
  1. a thorn

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

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West Makian
gunange[ɡu.ˈna.ŋe]Appears in an example
noun
A type of ant that is bright green and lives in trees.

“Gunange gogo i.”

The green tree ant is there.

Also means
  1. the green tree ant (Oecophylla smaragdina)
  2. the green tree ant

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

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I
West Makian
iyo iyo[i.jo ˈi.jo]Appears in an example
intj
An interjection used to express that something is not important or should be dismissed.

“Iyo iyo, fafa gogoro.”

Nevermind, don't worry.

Also means
  1. nevermind!

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

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J
West Makian
jadi[ˈd͡ʒa.d̪i]Appears in an example
conj
Used to connect a result or consequence to a previous statement.

“Yau maki, jadi yau ogo.”

I am hungry, so I am eating.

Also means
  1. so
  2. therefore

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

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West Makian
japi[ˈd͡ʒa.pi]Appears in an example
noun
The hard outer covering of a coconut after the flesh has been removed.

“Japi ma gogou.”

The coconut shell is hard.

Also means
  1. a coconut shell

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

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K
West Makian
kaman[ˈka.man̪]Appears in an example
noun
The time of day when it is dark and people usually sleep.

“Kaman owo gogo.”

The night is very dark.

Also means
  1. night

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

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West Makian
kursi[ˈkur.s̪i]Appears in an example
noun
A piece of furniture with a back and legs designed for one person to sit on.

“Kursi de mika o-dogo.”

The chair is made of wood.

Also means
  1. a chair

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

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L
West Makian
logos[ˈl̪o.ɡos̪]
noun
The hard, stony substance formed by small sea animals that builds up reefs.

“logos”

coral (of a reef)

Also means
  1. coral (of a reef)

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

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M
West Makian
maitiso[ma.i.t̪i.s̪o]Appears in an example
adv
Refers to the day that came before today.

“Maitiso yogo.”

Yesterday I came.

Also means
  1. yesterday

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

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West Makian
manokmanok[ma.n̪o.kˈma.n̪ok]Appears in an example
noun
A very large sea animal that breathes air.

“Manokmanok gogot.”

The whale is big.

Also means
  1. whale

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

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West Makian
mardingi[mar̪.ˈd̪i.ŋi]Appears in an example
adv
This word can refer to the day after tomorrow or the day before yesterday.

“Mardingi yogo.”

I came two days ago.

Also means
  1. the day after tomorrow, two days after today
  2. the day before yesterday, two days before today
  3. two days from today

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

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West Makian
marungo[ma.ˈr̪u.ŋo]Appears in an example
adv
This refers to the day following the day after tomorrow.

“Marungo gogola”

I will arrive three days from today.

Also means
  1. the day after the day after tomorrow, three days after today
  2. three days after today

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

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West Makian
Moi[ˈmo.i]Appears in an example
name
The name of the island of Makian.

“Moi i gogot.”

Makian is beautiful.

Also means
  1. the island of Makian

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

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N
West Makian
naka[ˈn̪a.ka]Appears in an example
noun
A large tropical fruit known as Artocarpus heterophyllus.

“naka mo gogode”

The jackfruit is sweet.

Also means
  1. jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)
  2. jackfruit

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

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West Makian
nepin[ˈn̪e.pin̪]Appears in an example
noun
Refers to the front part of the lower leg, or specifically the bone located there; also used for a roof ridge cover.

“nepin gogode”

The shin is hurt.

Also means
  1. shin
  2. shinbone
  3. roof ridge cover

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

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West Makian
nguninguni[ŋu.n̪i.ˈŋu.n̪i]Appears in an example
noun
The front part of the lower leg.

“Nguninguni mo gogoda.”

The shin is injured.

Also means
  1. shin
  2. shinbone

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

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O
West Makian
ogo[ˈo.ɡo]
verb
To move an object into a specific position or location.

“Aka ogo sa.”

Put it here.

Also means
  1. to put
  2. place

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

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West Makian
ogo so[ˌo.ɡo ˈs̪o]
verb
To place an object on a surface or lower something to the ground.

“noogo so!”

put (it) down!

Also means
  1. to put down

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

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West Makian
ofa[ˈo.ɸa]Appears in an example
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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P
West Makian
paapudal[pa.a.ˈpu.d̪al̪]Appears in an example
noun
A net that is held and used by hand for catching fish or other small sea creatures.

“Yada paapudal daa i gogora.”

I use a hand net to catch fish.

Also means
  1. a hand net

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

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West Makian
pancona[pa.n̪ˈt͡ʃo.n̪a]Appears in an example
noun
A traditional light source made from a bamboo stalk filled with oil to burn.

“Pancona lodu do sa gogo.”

The bamboo torch lights up the path.

Also means
  1. a torch of bamboo and oil

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

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West Makian
pani[ˈpa.n̪i]Appears in an example
noun
The rear part of the human body that one sits on.

“Pani ya gogoto.”

The buttocks are sitting.

Also means
  1. the buttocks

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

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West Makian
piga[ˈpi.ɡa]Appears in an example
noun
A common object used for holding food during a meal.

“Piga ge gogot.”

The dish is clean.

Also means
  1. dish
  2. plate

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]Appears in an example
noun
A movement of the surface of the sea that rises and falls.

“Rawa gogori ma.”

The wave is very 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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S
West Makian
simur[ˈs̪i.mur]Appears in an example
noun
A deep hole in the ground from which water is drawn.

“Simur ebi gogo.”

The well is very deep.

Also means
  1. a well

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

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T
West Makian
tedingi[t̪e.ˈd̪i.ŋi]Appears in an example
noun
The front part of a person's body between the neck and the stomach.

“Tedingi i gogor.”

My chest is hurting.

Also means
  1. chest

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

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