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29 words and 1 phrase found.

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A
abanto
noun
A group of human beings. This is the plural form of omonto.

“Abanto bange nigo bagenderete korwa ase ekegoro.”

Many people have moved from the village.

Also means
  1. people
  2. human beings (plural of omonto)

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

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abera
verb
To stop being angry at someone for a wrong they did to you. It means letting go of the debt of a wound.

“Tiga koabera omonto oyu.”

Decide to forgive this person.

Also means
  1. to forgive
  2. to release the debt another person owes your wound

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

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amabere
noun
The white liquid produced by mammals that is used as food.

“Amabere aya nigo are amasesa.”

This milk is fresh.

Also means
  1. milk
  2. white liquid produced by mammals

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

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E
ebinto
noun
Used to describe objects, items, or the various material elements of life.

“Ebinto bionche nigo birio.”

All the things are there.

Also means
  1. things; stuff; the material of life
  2. things

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

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ebiro
noun
Refers to specific periods, eras, or moments in history.

“Ebiro biria biare ebiya.”

Those times were good.

Also means
  1. times; periods; eras
  2. times

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

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ebituma
noun
A type of cereal grain crop commonly grown for food.

“Ebituma nigo bicheche bitarere.”

The maize is not yet ready to be harvested.

Also means
  1. maize; cereal grain crop (Zea mays)
  2. maize

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

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embori
noun
A common farm animal; it can also metaphorically describe a very deep or probing question.

“Embori ya tata nene.”

My father's goat is big.

Also means
  1. goat; also used metaphorically for a deep, probing question
  2. goat

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

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endonge
adjective
Something that is straight, honest, or real.

“Omonto oyo n'endonge.”

This person is honest.

Also means
  1. clear; straight; honest; real
  2. clear

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

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eng'iti[e.ŋi.ti]
noun
wild animal

“Eng'iti neetire ase egesaka.”

A wild animal passed through the bush.

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engako
noun
A small area of calm or swirling water that forms behind an obstacle, like a rock, in a river or stream.

“Engako yari ase ensemo ya rigori.”

The eddy was at the side of the stone.

Also means
  1. eddy; a calm pocket of water that forms behind a rock in a moving current
  2. eddy

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

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erioba[e.ri.o.ba]
noun
sun

“Erioba niriorokire ase rigoro.”

The sun has appeared in the sky.

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eyana
verb
To inhale and exhale air into the lungs.

“Omonto orenge goeyana buya.”

The person was breathing well.

Also means
  1. to breathe; to take in air
  2. to breathe

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

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G
gokoora
noun
The process of finishing an action or a project.

“Gokoora omwaka nigo kukure.”

The completion of the year is near.

Also means
  1. the act of finishing something; completion
  2. completion

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

Adapted
H
huru
adjective
Describing someone or something that is not tied down or restricted. It means being set loose or liberated.

“Enyoni egochienda yagoita huru.”

The bird flew away free.

Also means
  1. free
  2. untethered
  3. unbound
  4. liberated

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

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I
imoka
verb
To stand up or to rise to a higher level.

“Imoka nigo oikire.”

Arise, for you have arrived.

Also means
  1. to arise; to rise up physically, mentally, or emotionally; to raise standards
  2. to arise

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

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irana
verb
To go back to a place you have been before. It can also refer to coming back to one's senses.

“Nigo irana eka.”

Return home.

Also means
  1. to return
  2. to come back to a place, a person, or oneself

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

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K
koora
verb
To bring a task or activity to an end.

“Nigo nkoora omwaka oyu.”

I am finishing this year.

Also means
  1. to finish something; to complete a task
  2. to finish

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

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M
mogire
noun
A person who is known for having a clever mind and a strong, creative personality.

“Omogire oyio arache agakorera ogotonga.”

That creative person arrived and started building wealth.

Also means
  1. an intelligent, creative, confident person

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

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O
obonda
noun
Having an abundance of valuable possessions, money, or good qualities.

“Obonda bwaye nigo bwamwatebire gocha.”

His wealth made him come here.

Also means
  1. wealth; abundance of valuable possessions or qualities
  2. wealth

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

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obong'aini
noun
A deep level of knowledge and understanding about the world. It involves having insight into how things work.

“Obong'aini bwo ominto nigo bwatebire ebisira.”

The wisdom of our elders has guided the paths.

Also means
  1. wisdom
  2. deep understanding and insight

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

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oborori
noun
The ability to have a clear understanding of a complex situation.

“Oborori obwo nigo bwakomonyora ebiara.”

That insight helped solve the problems.

Also means
  1. insight; clear perception of a complex situation
  2. insight

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

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omochere
noun
A cereal grain that is widely used as a staple food.

“Omochere orenge omoremo omonene.”

The rice was a big crop.

Also means
  1. rice; cereal grain used as food
  2. rice

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

Adapted
omokoori
noun
A person who completes a task or work that they have started.

“Omokoori oye nigo agende ase omorimo oye.”

The finisher is someone who sees their work through to the end.

Also means
  1. finisher; the person who completes what they start
  2. finisher

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

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omokungu
noun
An adult female person.

“Omokungu nigo arorire omwana.”

The woman looked after the child.

Also means
  1. woman
  2. adult female person

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

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omomura
noun
A young male child.

“Omomura nigo agenderete ogochera.”

The boy has gone to play.

Also means
  1. boy
  2. young male child

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

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omonto
noun
A human being.

“Omonto omoya nigo are na amagenderero.”

A good person has progress.

Also means
  1. person
  2. human being

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

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omosacha
noun
An adult male person.

“Omosacha orenge oberekeri omwega.”

The man was a good worker.

Also means
  1. man
  2. adult male person

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

Adapted
omote[oh-MOH-teh]
noun
tree

“Enyoni neikare igoro yo omote oyio.”

A bird is sitting at the top of that tree.

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T
timoka
verb
To stop working or moving for a while. This helps the body and mind become still.

“Nigo natimoka obundani.”

I am resting from the work.

Also means
  1. to rest
  2. to cease movement and allow the self to be still

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

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