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West Makian

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A
West Makian
ayo da pa[a.jo d̪a pa]Appears in an example
noun
A shorter alternative term used to refer to one's older female sibling.

“Ayo da pa ma dapi.”

The older sister is sleeping.

Also means
  1. alternative form of ayo da papa ("older sister")
  2. older sister

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

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B
West Makian
belo[ˈbe.l̪o]
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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F
West Makian
fidi[ɸi.ˈdi]
verb
To remove a plant from the ground by gripping its roots.

“Fidi lio.”

Pull out the plant.

Also means
  1. to pull out (plants, by their roots)
  2. to pull out

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
  1. 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
foruju[ɸo.ˈr̪u.d͡ʒu]Appears in an example
verb
To hit or strike one another.

“Isi foruju.”

They are thumping each other.

Also means
  1. to thump each other

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

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I
West Makian
irus[ˈi.r̪us̪]
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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J
West Makian
jahil[ˈd͡ʒa.hil̪]
verb
To push out one's lips to show annoyance or unhappiness.

“I jahil.”

He is pouting.

Also means
  1. to pout

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

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West Makian
jejela[d͡ʒe.ˈd͡ʒe.l̪a]
noun
A tool used for sweeping floors or cleaning outdoor areas.

“Jejela i mela.”

The broom is clean.

“Yai jejela faa.”

I use the broom.

Also means
  1. a broom

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

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K
West Makian
kailome[ka.i.l̪oˈme]
verb
The act of resting or sleeping while face down on the ground or a surface.

“Aka kailome.”

He lies on his stomach.

Also means
  1. to lie on one's front, on one's stomach
  2. to lie on one's front

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

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West Makian
kalawoling[ka.l̪a.ˈwo.l̪iŋ]
verb
To feel as if everything is spinning, often due to illness or motion sickness.

“Yau kalawoling ma.”

I am feeling dizzy.

Also means
  1. to be dizzy
  2. to be seasick
  3. to be nauseous

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

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West Makian
karanunu[ka.ra.ˈn̪u.n̪u]
noun
A soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping.

“Karanunu fa-ka-tuma.”

The pillow is soft.

Also means
  1. pillow

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

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West Makian
kadu[ˈka.d̪u]Appears in an example
verb
To rest with one's eyes closed and body relaxed.

“Amo kadu.”

They are 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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L
West Makian
leliwit[l̪e.ˈl̪i.wit̪]
noun
A specialized tool used for scraping the meat out of a coconut.

“leliwit kelapa”

coconut grater

Also means
  1. a coconut grater
  2. coconut grater

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

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West Makian
longo da papa[ˈl̪o.ŋo d̪a paˈpa]Appears in an example
noun
The female sibling who is younger than the speaker.

“Longo da papa yau gosi.”

My younger sister is sleeping.

Also means
  1. younger sister

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

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M
West Makian
mo[mo]
verb
The action of moving food or liquid from the mouth into the throat.

“Moi.”

Swallow it.

Also means
  1. to swallow
  2. to slurp up, to suck up

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

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West Makian
musala[mu.ˈs̪a.l̪a]
noun
A flat piece of material placed on the floor for sitting or sleeping.

“mene de ti deto di musala”

this is my grandmother's mat

Also means
  1. a mat

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

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N
West Makian
nepin[ˈn̪e.pin̪]
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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O
West Makian
onu[ˈo.n̪u]
noun
A small eight-legged animal that often spins webs.

“onu mafa”

the spider is here

Also means
  1. spider

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

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West Makian
osu[ˈo.s̪u]
verb
To move to a standing position or to wake up after sleeping.

“Nio osu ma ngofangofa.”

She gets up from the bed.

Also means
  1. to get up, to rise (from sitting)
  2. to get up, to wake up (from sleep)
  3. to get up

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

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P
West Makian
patupatu[pa.t̪u.ˈpa.t̪u]
noun
A traditional cutting tool used specifically for shaping wood in boatmaking.

“Aya patupatu kae tami.”

He uses the adze to work.

“patupatu molu”

The adze is sharp.

Also means
  1. an adze for boatmaking
  2. adze

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

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West Makian
pikir[ˈpi.kir]
verb
To use your mind to consider something or form an opinion.

“Ya pikir lalo.”

He is thinking deeply.

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
pin[pin̪]
noun
A bee, a small flying insect that often makes honey.

“Pin ga o.”

The bee is flying.

Also means
  1. bee

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

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R
West Makian
ruju[ˈru.d͡ʒu]Appears in an example
verb
To hit something so that it makes a heavy or dull sound.

“ya ruju o pintu.”

I thump the door.

Also means
  1. to thump

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

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T
West Makian
taiyum[t̪a.ˈi.jum]
noun
A small, round sea creature with a hard shell covered in sharp, pointed spines.

“Taiyum naya.”

The sea urchin is sharp.

Also means
  1. sea urchin

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

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West Makian
te[t̪e]
noun
A beverage made by steeping processed leaves in hot water.

“te”

tea

Also means
  1. tea

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

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West Makian
tifi[ˈt̪i.ɸi]Appears in an example
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
tupe[ˈt̪u.pe]Appears in an example
verb
To move something so that it is no longer closed.

“tupe o pintu.”

Open the door.

Also means
  1. to open

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

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