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36 sign languages with signs. Signs are shown in SignWriting, never as notation.

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a̱baai
noun
A tool or weapon used for cutting.

“A̱baai a̱ni nshyiai.”

The knife is sharp.

Also means
  1. knife

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱baai sangkwa
noun
A knife that does not have a protective cover or holder.

“N gwen a̱baai sangkwa a̱ni.”

I am holding a knife without a sheath.

Also means
  1. sheathless knife

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱baan
noun
The chest area, specifically referring to the breast.

“Nghwut wu shyia̱ a̱baan.”

The woman has a breast.

Also means
  1. breast

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱ba̱la̱nkong
noun
A red cotton stainer insect. It can also be used as an insult to describe someone's bad attitude.

“A̱ba̱la̱nkong shyiat a̱kpa̱k a̱ni.”

The red cotton stainer eats the cotton boll.

Also means
  1. red cotton stainer
  2. when used as a word of insult on a person, it means the person has an attitude alluded to the red cotton weevil
  3. scarlet red

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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A̱bok
noun
A person who uses plants and traditional knowledge to heal illnesses.

“A̱bok a̱ni byii ma̱ng a̱ka̱u.”

The healer has herbs.

“A̱bok ngya kyang swuan.”

The herbalist healer brings medicine.

Also means
  1. herbalist healer

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱bun
noun
Describes something that has not been finished or is not fully ripe or cooked.

“Kyang a̱bun ka.”

It is an undone thing.

Also means
  1. undone
  2. unripe
  3. half-done
  4. uncooked

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱bung
noun
A word used to describe a state of hardship, trouble, or the presence of dust.

“A̱bung hu a̱ la nggu.”

The difficulty is bothering him.

Also means
  1. difficulty, hardship, trouble
  2. dust
  3. difficulty

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̠buri̱ga
noun
A container made of cloth, plastic, or leather used for carrying items.

“A̠buri̱ga ka nshyia̱ a̱ka̱vwuo.”

The bag is on the chair.

Also means
  1. bag

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱bwa
noun
A dove is a bird that is often associated with peace.

“A̱bwa a̱kya nyi̱t a̱ghwughwu.”

That dove is sitting on the tree branch.

Also means
  1. dove

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱bwan
noun
A type of plant known as the White Rubber Vine.

“A̱bwan ka shyia̱ da̱ a̱fan.”

The White Rubber Vine is on the hill.

Also means
  1. White Rubber Vine

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱bwok
noun
A person who practices traditional healing methods or medicine within the community.

“A̱bwok wu shyia̱ a̱lyiat a̱ni.”

The traditional healer knows the matters.

Also means
  1. a traditional healer

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱bwom
noun
A set of words or sounds that are sung.

“N ghyang a̱bwom nggu ka̱ shyia̱ a̱lyiat.”

I sang a song that contains words.

Also means
  1. song

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱bwu
noun
A common domesticated animal known for barking and being a pet.

“A̱bwu nggu ni̱ nkyai.”

His dog is running.

“A̱bwu wu nnyam.”

The dog is eating.

Also means
  1. dog

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱bwuu
noun
The muscular part of a bird's stomach that helps grind up food.

“A̱bwuu kyang hu hyia̱ng.”

The gizzard of the thing is hard.

“A̱bwuu a̱nia nshyia̱ a̱ni.”

The gizard is inside there.

Also means
  1. gizard
  2. gizzard

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱byan
noun
The female reproductive organ.

“A̱byan yet a̱yin wa.”

The vagina is a body part.

Also means
  1. vagina

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱byii̱k
noun
A word used to refer to an adult female human being.

“A̱byii̱k a̱nia a̱ ngyei nggu ma̱ a̱lyem a̱ni.”

That woman is the one we are calling by name.

Also means
  1. woman

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱byin
noun
A specific area of ground, territory, or a place used for farming.

“A̱byin nggu ka shyia̱ da̱ a̱fan.”

His land is located on the mountain.

“A̱byin nggu shyia cet.”

His land is very large.

Also means
  1. land
  2. farm
  3. farmland

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱cat
noun
A light, thin growth that covers a bird's body.

“A̱cat a̱bwonung a̱ yet a̱feang.”

The bird's feather is white.

Also means
  1. feather

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱ceang
noun
A container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing goods.

“A̱ceang a̱na ma̱ng a̱ka̱vuon ni.”

The basket is full of clothes.

Also means
  1. basket

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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A̱concong
noun
A meteorological phenomenon that is caused by reflection, refraction and dispersion of light in water droplets.

“A̱concong ku shyia a̱ni.”

A rainbow appeared there.

“A̱concong ku nwuai ndong.”

The rainbow appeared after the rain.

Also means
  1. rainbow

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱cuncung
noun
The gray or black cloud that rises from something burning.

“A̱cuncung shyia̱ mi̱ a̱ka̱man.”

There is smoke in the room.

“A̱cuncung a̱ni a̱ byia̱k ku shyia mi̱ a̱junjung.”

That smoke is rising from the corner.

Also means
  1. smoke

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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Acyi
noun
A common edible starchy root vegetable.

“Nghwut acyi a̱ni.”

I am eating the yam.

Also means
  1. Yam

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱cyi
noun
A type of starchy root vegetable that is a staple food in many regions.

“N gwa a̱cyi ma̱ a̱ka̱ti.”

I am eating yam in the morning.

Also means
  1. yam

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱da̱ka
noun
A type of simple, long-barreled firearm traditionally used for hunting.

“N tyak a̱da̱ka nwuai.”

I use the dane gun to hunt.

Also means
  1. dane gun

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱dong
noun
A container made of fired earth used for cooking or storing liquids.

“A̱niet a̱ka̱za nang byiang a̱dong a̱kya.”

The people are carrying that clay pot.

Also means
  1. clay pot

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
a̱fak
noun
A plant identified as the Large-flowered Uvaria.

“A̱fak hu shyia di̱n kyang.”

The Large-flowered Uvaria is in the field.

“A̱fak a̱ni n swak a̱yit.”

The A̱fak plant is growing well.

Also means
  1. Large-flowered Uvaria

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
a̱fa̱n
noun
An animal that lives in water and has gills and fins.

“A̱fa̱n ku shyia̱ mi̱ nkyang a̱ka̱sa.”

The fish is in the river.

Also means
  1. fish

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
A̱fang
noun
A hard solid nonmetallic mineral matter of which rock is made.

“A̱fang ku shyia a̱byin.”

The stone is on the ground.

“A̱fang a̱nyung shyia̱ mi̱ a̱sa̱khwot.”

A stone is inside the water.

Also means
  1. stone

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
A̱fa̱taa
noun
Refers to members of the Fulbe ethnic group.

“A̱fa̱taa a̱ni byii nnyam.”

The Fulbe people have cattle.

“A̱fa̱taa byia mman a̱ni.”

The Fulbe people have children there.

Also means
  1. Fulbe people

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
a̱feang
adjective
The number representing the sum of one and one.

“N nyia̱ a̱feang.”

I did two.

Also means
  1. two

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱fi̱fi̱k
noun
A type of fruit-bearing tree known as the jackalberry or African ebony. It is native to African savannas.

“A̱fi̱fi̱k a̱ni wa shyia̱ mi̱ kpa̱n ka.”

The jackalberry tree is found in the garden.

“A̱fi̱fi̱k a̱ neet a̱byin nggu.”

The jackalberry tree comes from its land.

Also means
  1. jackalberry
  2. African ebony

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱fwun
noun
The current day or the present time.

“A̱fwun n kyi.”

Today I am coming.

“A̱fwun nggu shyia.”

Today he is present.

Also means
  1. today
  2. the present day

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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a̱fwuong
noun
A common kitchen utensil used for eating or serving food, typically consisting of a small shallow bowl at the end of a handle.

“N tyai a̱fwuong a̱ja.”

I am using that spoon.

Also means
  1. spoon

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
a̱gaga
noun
A sea animal with a hard shell and ten legs that walks sideways.

“A̱gaga shyie a̱beang.”

The crab is at the river bank.

Also means
  1. crab

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
a̱ga̱mun
noun
A small flying insect that can bite and leave an itchy spot on the skin.

“A̱ga̱mun a̱nia nshyie a̱ni.”

The mosquito is here.

Also means
  1. Mosquito

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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A̱ga̱ra̱ng
noun
A waterfall is a place where a stream or river falls over a cliff or down a steep slope.

“A̱ga̱ra̱ng wu ngyang da̱ a̱tyin a̱ka̱nak.”

The waterfall is far at the foot of the mountain.

“A̱ga̱ra̱ng wu nshyie a̱ka̱vwuo ka.”

The waterfall is in that place.

Also means
  1. water fall
  2. waterfall

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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A̱ga̱re
noun
A large, loose-fitting outer garment often worn for formal occasions.

“A̱ga̱re hu swak ghyang.”

That big flowing gown is beautiful.

“A̱ga̱re nggu ka a̱shet.”

His big flowing gown is beautiful.

Also means
  1. big flowing gown

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
a̱ga̱swan
noun
A small insect that lives in large groups and often works together.

“A̱ga̱swan nshyie a̱ka̱za.”

The ants are on the ground.

Also means
  1. ant

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
a̱ga̱tsung
noun
The part of the body at the side of the pelvis.

“A̱ga̱tsung nggu byia̱ kpa̱k.”

His hip is hurting.

Also means
  1. hip

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
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á̱baan
noun
A general term used to describe a specific part or section of the human body.

“Á̱baan ku na nung nwa.”

The body part that is hurting.

Also means
  1. part of body

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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