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6,855 languages with published entries

Sign languages

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

  • British Sign Language

    117 published entries

  • Yugoslavian Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Philippine Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Nicaraguan Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • German Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Czech Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Swiss-French Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Brazilian Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Maltese Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Polish Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Singapore Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • South African Sign Language

    55 published entries

  • Mexican Sign Language

    54 published entries

  • American Sign Language

    50 published entries

  • Taiwan Sign Language

    48 published entries

  • Quebec Sign Language

    42 published entries

  • Egypt Sign Language

    40 published entries

  • Paraguayan Sign Language

    39 published entries

  • Spanish Sign Language

    33 published entries

  • Albanian Sign Language

    31 published entries

  • Norwegian Sign Language

    24 published entries

  • Hungarian Sign Language

    24 published entries

  • Ethiopian Sign Language

    23 published entries

  • French Sign Language

    21 published entries

  • Thai Sign Language

    19 published entries

  • Ho Chi Minh City Sign Language

    16 published entries

  • Japanese Sign Language

    11 published entries

  • Colombian Sign Language

    11 published entries

  • Romanian Sign Language

    11 published entries

  • Korean Sign Language

    9 published entries

  • Peruvian Sign Language

    7 published entries

  • Catalan Sign Language

    6 published entries

  • Tunisian Sign Language

    6 published entries

  • Russian Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • New Zealand Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Italian Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Swiss-German Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Saudi Arabian Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Argentine Sign Language

    4 published entries

  • Adamorobe Sign Language

    2 published entries

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cyatMeans long
noun
A type of long grass commonly used to cover the roofs of houses.

“Ba shyia cyat a̠di kyai.”

They are looking for thatching grass for the roof.

Also means
  1. thatching grass

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

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lyenMeans long
noun
A long, narrow elevation of land or a raised strip of earth.

“Lyen nce na ni.”

The ridge is on the farm.

Also means
  1. ridge

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

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ywanMeans long
noun
A long, thick cord made of twisted strands used for tying or pulling things.

“Ywan ji yet a̱gba̱ng a̱ni.”

The rope is very long.

“Fwuo ywan hu byia kyang.”

Tie the thing with the rope.

Also means
  1. rope

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

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zeamMeans long
noun
A long-tailed primate that often lives in trees.

“Zeam ka a̱ shyia̱ a̱yit.”

The monkey is in the tree.

“Zeam ka nkyiak a̱kpi.”

The monkey is climbing the tree.

Also means
  1. monkey

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

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zwakMeans long
noun
A long, limbless reptile that crawls on the ground.

“Zwak tyak a̱pyia̱.”

The snake is hiding.

“Zwak nwai nung.”

The snake is in the grass.

Also means
  1. snake
  2. serpent

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

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a̱somMeans long
noun
A small mammal known for having long ears and hopping quickly.

“A̱som a̱ni a̱ ngyet a̱kpa̱n.”

The rabbit is very fast.

Also means
  1. rabbit, hare

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

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zwuomMeans long
noun
A very large animal with a long trunk and tusks.

“Zwuom ngyang nkyang nggon.”

The elephant is a very large animal.

Also means
  1. Elephant

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

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a̱ga̱uMeans long
noun
An insect with long back legs used for jumping. It can also refer to a stumble or mistake.

“A̱ga̱u nshyie a̱yit.”

The grasshopper is on the leaf.

Also means
  1. grasshopper
  2. stumble, mistake

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

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A̱ywanMeans long
noun
A long, thick cord made of twisted strands used for tying or fastening things.

“A̱ywan a̱feang ku shyia̱ di̱n nvak.”

Two ropes were found on the road.

Also means
  1. rope

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

Adapted
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kuniatMeans long
noun
A long, thin creature that lives in damp soil.

“Kuniat shyia̱ mi̱ a̱tak.”

The earthworm is in the soil.

Also means
  1. earthworm

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

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a̱da̱kaMeans long
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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a̱lyweiMeans long
noun
A fast-running animal with long legs and hooves, or a term related to the body's bile duct.

“A̱lywei ngyang nkyang ngyet.”

The antelope is a fast animal.

Also means
  1. antelope
  2. Gallbladder bile duct

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

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a̱ka̱jataMeans long
noun
A long, traditional African metal trumpet often used for ceremonies.

“A̱ka̱jata nka nshyiat a̱ka̱vwuo.”

The kakaki sounds loud.

“A̱ka̱jata ka kwak a̱ghyi nggu.”

The kakaki sounded in his face.

Also means
  1. kakaki
  2. long trumpet

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

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banyimashongMeans long
noun
A very small animal with a long tail and ears that looks like a small rat.

“Banyimashong a shyie ma ahyuo.”

The mouse is in the house.

“Banyimashong a̱ni kyiak a̱pyia̱ a̱ngu.”

The mouse hid itself.

Also means
  1. mouse

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

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