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West Makian

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West Makian

omo[ˈo.mo]

adv

Used to describe something that has happened previously or to indicate a sufficient amount.

“mena omo”

that's enough

Also means

already
enough

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

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West Makian

somo[s̪o.ˈmo]

noun

A small, thin metal tool used for sewing cloth.

“Somo ne maba.”

The needle is sharp.

Also means

needle

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

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West Makian

momoa[mo.ˈmo.a]

verb

Describes something that contains nothing inside.

“Yada momoa de.”

The box is empty.

Also means

empty

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

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West Makian

fae[ˈɸa.e]Appears in an example

verb

To give food to a person or animal.

“I ma fae omo.”

I am feeding the child.

Also means

to feed

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

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West Makian

golo[ˈɡo.l̪o]Appears in an example

verb

Describing something that has existed for a long time or is located at a significant distance away.

“pala ne igolo omo”

this house is already old

Also means

to be old
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

kusu[ˈku.s̪u]Appears in an example

noun

A type of sharp, tall grass often found in fields.

“Kusu omo.”

The grass is dry.

Also means

alang-alang
kunai grass (Imperata cylindrica)

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

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West Makian

lawa[ˈl̪a.wa]Appears in an example

noun

A movable barrier used to cover an entrance.

“Lawa sa omo.”

The door is open.

Also means

a door

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

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West Makian

yekor[ˈje.kor]Appears in an example

verb

To produce a loud or disruptive sound.

“Omo yekor.”

They are making noise.

Also means

to make noise

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

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West Makian

faruju[ɸa.ˈru.d͡ʒu]Appears in an example

verb

To strike or beat one another repeatedly.

“Omo faruju.”

They are thumping each other.

Also means

to thump each other

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

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West Makian

haiwan[ˈha.i.wan̪]Appears in an example

noun

A creature that has feathers and wings. Most birds are able to fly.

“Haiwan omo.”

The bird is flying.

Also means

bird

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

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West Makian

kameja[ka.ˈme.d͡ʒa]Appears in an example

noun

A sea animal with eight arms and a soft body.

“Kameja omo lamo.”

The octopus is very big.

Also means

octopus

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

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West Makian

paling[ˈpa.l̪iŋ]Appears in an example

adv

An adverb used to describe something done or existing to a high degree.

“Omo paling moteke.”

It is very beautiful.

Also means

very much

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]Appears in an example

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

to bury

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

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West Makian

folowudu[ɸo.l̪o.ˈwu.d̪u]Appears in an example

verb

To inhale and exhale smoke from cigarettes or similar items.

“Omo folowudu sigaret.”

They smoke a cigarette.

Also means

to smoke (of cigarettes, etc.)
to smoke

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

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West Makian

bodo bosi[bo.d̪o bo.s̪i]Appears in an example

verb

To be completely full, as after eating a large meal.

“de ti bodo ibosi omo”

I'm already stuffed

Also means

to be full
stuffed

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]Appears in an example

verb

To remind someone of a person or object, or to give someone instructions on a task.

“Ani femilinga i omo.”

I make him think of his home.

Also means

to make someone think of
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

calan minye[t͡ʃa.l̪an̪ mi.ˈɲe]Appears in an example

num

The cardinal number equal to ten hundred.

“calan minye omo”

One thousand people.

Also means

one thousand

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

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