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36 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

  • Norwegian Sign Language

    24 published entries

  • Hungarian Sign Language

    24 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

  • Tunisian Sign Language

    6 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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A
a-al
noun
A large human settlement with many people.

“a-al ša-at”

The city stands.

Also means
  1. city

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

Adapted
ahin
noun
A royal residence or the term for a ruling family line.

“ahin kulla.”

The palace is great.

Also means
  1. palace
  2. dynasty

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

Adapted
anzi
noun
A common white mineral substance used to season or preserve food.

“anzi”

Salt.

Also means
  1. salt

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

Adapted
appi
noun
A smooth liquid substance often used for cooking or lubrication.

“appi”

Oil.

Also means
  1. oil

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

Adapted
atti
noun
A tool used for digging or moving loose material.

“atti hu”

That is a shovel.

Also means
  1. shovel

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

Adapted
B
buni
noun
The internal organ responsible for circulating blood or a person's innermost feelings.

“buni-ni hutta-k”

Made by his heart.

Also means
  1. heart

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

Adapted
D
dala
noun
A word representing a ritual sacrifice or offering made in a religious context.

“dala ku”

Take the sacrifice.

Also means
  1. sacrifice
  2. offering

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

Adapted
duma
noun
A type of wild canine predator found in the wilderness.

“duma sunki u”

The wolf is king.

Also means
  1. wolf

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

Adapted
E
elpi
noun
A handheld instrument featuring a sharp edge used for cutting.

“elpi sa”

That is the saw.

Also means
  1. saw

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

Adapted
elti
noun
The body part that allows humans and animals to see light and shapes.

“elti ir”

That eye.

Also means
  1. eye

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

Adapted
eri
noun
The brother of one's parent.

“eri u-me”

My uncle.

Also means
  1. uncle

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

Adapted
G
gugu
noun
A state of harmony and quiet without war or conflict.

“gugu e-me”

There is peace.

Also means
  1. peace

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

Adapted
H
hal
noun
A sweet, sticky liquid food made by bees.

“hal”

Honey.

Also means
  1. honey

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

Adapted
halat
noun
A heavy, sticky soil used for making pottery and tablets. This is the romanized form of the word.

“halat hu-pi”

That is clay.

Also means
  1. clay

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

Adapted
hidu
noun
A common farm animal kept for wool or meat.

“hidu rida”

The sheep is small.

Also means
  1. sheep

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

Adapted
hun
noun
The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.

“hun ti”

The light appeared.

Also means
  1. light

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

Adapted
I
iza
noun
A person who shares a grandparent with another person.

“iza u-me”

My cousin.

Also means
  1. cousin

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

Adapted
K
kari
noun
The young offspring of a sheep.

“kari pinu.”

The lamb is eating.

Also means
  1. lamb

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

Adapted
kun
noun
A general term referring to a living creature.

“kun ri”

This is an animal.

Also means
  1. animal

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

Adapted
kurip
noun
A garment worn over the hand to keep it warm or protected.

“kurip ti.”

The glove is here.

Also means
  1. glove

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

Adapted
kutu
noun
The Romanized version of the word for cows and oxen.

“kutu ni”

My cattle.

Also means
  1. cattle

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

Adapted
L
lahi
noun
A small arachnid with a curved tail that carries a venomous stinger.

“lahi ni”

The scorpion is small.

Also means
  1. scorpion

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

Adapted
lani
noun
A precious white metal often used to make coins or jewelry.

“lani du”

Take the silver.

Also means
  1. silver

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

Adapted
lim
noun
The light, heat, and flame produced by burning.

“lim tu”

The fire is bright.

Also means
  1. fire

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

Adapted
luk
noun
A flash of light produced by an electrical discharge in the atmosphere.

“luk ti”

The lightning appeared.

Also means
  1. lightning

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

Adapted
P
paha
noun
An animal that is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.

“paha rida”

The mule is small.

Also means
  1. mule

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

Adapted
pak
noun
A female child in relation to her parents, written in transliterated script.

“pak sunki-me”

The daughter of the king.

Also means
  1. daughter

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

Adapted
pat
noun
The lower part of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground.

“pat”

foot

Also means
  1. foot

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

Adapted
piel
noun
A unit of time consisting of twelve months.

“piel 1 sa-an”

A year goes by.

Also means
  1. year

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

Adapted
puhu
noun
A child or young animal resulting from birth.

“puhu ni”

It is my child.

Also means
  1. offspring

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

Adapted
pur
noun
The hard plate covering the upper part of the end of a finger.

“pur”

fingernail

Also means
  1. fingernail

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

Adapted
R
ruku
noun
A biological organ belonging to the male reproductive system.

“ruku”

Testicle.

Also means
  1. testicle

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

Adapted
rum
noun
A female bird that is typically kept on a farm for its eggs.

“rum ri”

The hen is large.

Also means
  1. hen

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

Adapted
S
sael
noun
A tool designed for driving nails or breaking items apart.

“sael ki”

Take the hammer.

Also means
  1. hammer

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

Adapted
san
noun
The red fluid that circulates in the body.

“san ti.”

Blood is here.

Also means
  1. blood

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

Adapted
siri
noun
The organ used for hearing on the side of the head.

“siri”

ear

Also means
  1. ear

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

Adapted
T
tila
noun
The Romanized script form for a young cow or bull.

“tila ni”

My calf.

Also means
  1. calf

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

Adapted
tipi
noun
The part of the body that connects the head to the shoulders.

“tipi re.”

The neck is there.

Also means
  1. neck

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

Adapted
tit
noun
The soft organ in the mouth used for tasting and speaking. This is the romanized form of the word.

“tit hu-pi”

That is the tongue.

Also means
  1. tongue

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

Adapted
U
ukku
noun
The top part of the human body that contains the brain, eyes, nose, and mouth.

“ukku sunki-me”

The head of the king.

Also means
  1. head

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

Adapted

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