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    117 published entries

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    60 published entries

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    60 published entries

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    60 published entries

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    60 published entries

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    60 published entries

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    60 published entries

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    60 published entries

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    60 published entries

  • Singapore Sign Language

    60 published entries

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    55 published entries

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    54 published entries

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    50 published entries

  • Taiwan Sign Language

    48 published entries

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    42 published entries

  • Egypt Sign Language

    40 published entries

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    39 published entries

  • Spanish Sign Language

    33 published entries

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    31 published entries

  • Norwegian Sign Language

    24 published entries

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    24 published entries

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    23 published entries

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    21 published entries

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    19 published entries

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    16 published entries

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    12 published entries

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    11 published entries

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    11 published entries

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    11 published entries

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    9 published entries

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    7 published entries

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    6 published entries

  • Russian Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • New Zealand Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Italian Sign Language

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Lule Sami

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Lule Sami
mån
pron
This word is used to refer to oneself in the first person.

“Mån lav oahppun.”

I am learning.

Also means
  1. I

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
månne
noun
An oval object laid by birds or insects that contains the embryo of a new life.

“Månne lii stuor.”

The egg is large.

Also means
  1. egg

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
mån ähtjáv duv
phrase
A common phrase used to express romantic love or deep affection for someone.

“Mån ähtjáv duv, mu giehkies.”

I love you, my dear.

Also means
  1. I love you

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
mån ärrodav duv riegádimbiejvev
intj
A common phrase used to wish someone joy on their birthday.

“Mån ärrodav duv riegádimbiejvev!”

Happy birthday to you!

Also means
  1. happy birthday

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
ådå̄Appears in an example
adj
This is the form of the word ådå̄s used as an adjective modifying a noun directly.

“Mån åstiv ådå̄ tjavtja.”

I bought a new knife.

Also means
  1. attributive of ådå̄s

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
ådå̄sAppears in an example
adj
Refers to something that has been recently made, acquired, or discovered.

“Mån åstiv ådå̄s biktasijt.”

I bought new clothes.

Also means
  1. new

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
ålggoAppears in an example
noun
The area or space located outdoors, typically surrounding a house or building.

“Mån ålggo manáv.”

I am going outside.

Also means
  1. outside
  2. around the house

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
årrotAppears in an example
verb
This verb refers to the state of existing or staying in a particular place. It is used to describe where someone or something is located or living.

“Mån årvvå dánna gájkka ájge.”

I am here all the time.

Also means
  1. to be
  2. to stay, to remain
  3. to live, to reside

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
dárroAppears in an example
noun
Refers to either the Swedish language or the Norwegian language.

“Mån máhtáv dárrogiellaj ságastit.”

I can speak in the Norwegian or Swedish language.

Also means
  1. Swedish language
  2. Norwegian language
  3. Swedish or Norwegian language

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
jågŋåAppears in an example
noun
A small, tart red berry that grows on low evergreen shrubs. These berries are commonly used in Scandinavian cuisine.

“Mån åvvåv jågŋåjt meahcen.”

I pick lingonberries in the forest.

Also means
  1. lingonberry

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
sabekAppears in an example
noun
A long, narrow piece of wood or plastic attached to a boot to allow a person to glide over snow.

“Mån sabekat dálvet.”

I ski in the winter.

Also means
  1. ski

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
sädotAppears in an example
verb
The act of losing one's clear voice quality, usually due to a cold or talking too much.

“Mån sädov dál.”

I am becoming hoarse now.

Also means
  1. to become hoarse

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
addjutAppears in an example
verb
This verb refers to the action of a person or animal lying down to rest.

“Mån ájgot addjut.”

I want to lie down.

Also means
  1. to lie down

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
ájggotAppears in an example
verb
This verb is used when someone has a plan or an intention to do something.

“Mån ájgov boahtet iednam.”

I intend to come tomorrow.

Also means
  1. to intend to
  2. to plan to
  3. to intend

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
gåttåvAppears in an example
verb
This word is the form used to say 'I kill' in the present tense.

“Mån gåttåv gussav.”

I am killing the cow.

Also means
  1. first-person singular present indicative of gåddet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
ládditAppears in an example
verb
The act of gathering cloudberries in nature.

“Mån ládijv låddejit.”

I picked cloudberries.

Also means
  1. to pick cloudberries

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
oaddátAppears in an example
verb
The moment you start sleeping.

“Mån oadádan gáddá.”

I fall asleep in the evening.

Also means
  1. to fall asleep

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
sihtatAppears in an example
verb
To have a desire for something or to want something to happen.

“Mån sihtav gáffev.”

I want coffee.

Also means
  1. to wish, to want, to desire
  2. to wish

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
stávitAppears in an example
verb
To write or say the letters of a word in the correct order.

“Mån stáviv namáv.”

I spell the name.

Also means
  1. to spell (a word)
  2. to spell

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
dåbddåtAppears in an example
verb
To be familiar with a person or thing, or to have a physical feeling.

“Mån dåbddåv dán bájkav.”

I am familiar with this place.

Also means
  1. to know, to be familiar with
  2. to feel
  3. to know

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
galggatAppears in an example
verb
A verb used to express obligation or future intent.

“Mån galggat boahtet.”

I shall come.

Also means
  1. shall
  2. will

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
goarrotAppears in an example
verb
To join pieces of fabric or leather together using a needle and thread.

“Mån goarrodav gáptte.”

I am sewing a traditional Sami dress.

Also means
  1. to sew

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
guollitAppears in an example
verb
To engage in the activity of catching fish.

“Mån ájgot guollit gáton.”

I like to catch fish in the river.

Also means
  1. to (catch) fish
  2. to catch fish

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
lijkkutAppears in an example
verb
To have a positive feeling or preference for something or someone.

“Mån lijkuv duv.”

I like you.

Also means
  1. to like

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
mielkkeAppears in an example
noun
A white liquid produced by mammals that is commonly used as a drink.

“Mån dárbbávi mielkke lábmoj.”

I need milk for the bread.

Also means
  1. milk

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
oahppatAppears in an example
verb
To acquire knowledge or a new skill through study or experience.

“Mån sidav oahppat lulesámigiela.”

I want to learn the Lule Sami language.

Also means
  1. to learn

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
riŋŋgitAppears in an example
verb
To make a call using a telephone or to produce a ringing sound.

“Mån riŋŋgijv duv.”

I called you.

Also means
  1. to ring
  2. to call on a telephone

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
dádjaditAppears in an example
verb
To grasp the meaning of something.

“Mån dádjadi giela.”

I understand the language.

Also means
  1. to understand

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
dárbahitAppears in an example
verb
To require something because it is necessary.

“Mån dárbahav viehkev.”

I need help.

Also means
  1. to need, to require
  2. to need

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
iehttsetAppears in an example
verb
To have a deep feeling of affection or care for someone.

“Mån iehttset su.”

I love him/her.

Also means
  1. to love

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
låhkkå̄tAppears in an example
verb
To start the activity of reading text.

“Mån låhkkå̄v girjet.”

I begin to read the book.

Also means
  1. to begin to read

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
viedtjatAppears in an example
verb
To go and get something to bring it back to a place or person.

“Mån viedtjav tjuovtja.”

I go to fetch water.

Also means
  1. to fetch

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
tjåhkkåhitAppears in an example
verb
To place oneself in a seated position.

“Mån tjåhkkåhit dábbin.”

I sit here.

Also means
  1. to sit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
adjagierggeAppears in an example
noun
A weight used in fishing to make the line or net sink deeper into the water.

“Mån dárbbáv ádjagiergev gå guolláv.”

I need a sinker when I go fishing.

Also means
  1. sinker (weight used in fishing)
  2. sinker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
JåhkåmåhkkeAppears in an example
name
A well-known locality in Sweden, significant in Sami culture.

“Mån åsam Jåhkåmåhken.”

I am traveling to Jokkmokk.

Also means
  1. Jokkmokk (a locality in Sweden)
  2. Jokkmokk

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
dádjadahtjatAppears in an example
verb
The process of starting to grasp or comprehend a concept or language.

“Mån dádjadahtjav sámegielav.”

I am beginning to understand the Sami language.

Also means
  1. to begin to understand

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Lule Sami
gähttjaladdatAppears in an example
verb
To attempt to do something or to test how something works.

“Mån ájgot gähttjaladdat ođđa biktasijt.”

I intend to try out the new clothes.

Also means
  1. to try
  2. to experiment

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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