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'hiw[hiw]
noun
A substance that produces a pleasant smell when burned, often used in religious ceremonies.

“palamal tu 'hiw.”

Light the incense.

“mibetik tu 'hiw i silsilan.”

Offer incense at the altar.

Also means
  1. joss stick
  2. incense

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

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aam[a.ˈam]
noun
A dish made by boiling rice in a large amount of water until it reaches a thick, porridge-like consistency.

“kakanan aku tu aam.”

I am eating congee.

Also means
  1. congee

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

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aayad[a.a.ˈjad]
noun
A small insect that eats wood and can damage houses.

“kahanek nu aayad ku luma.”

The termites are eating the house.

Also means
  1. termite
  2. white ant

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

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abala[a.ba.ˈla]
noun
The part of the human body where the arm connects to the torso.

“mahadik ku abala nira.”

His shoulder is painful.

Also means
  1. shoulder

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

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abinung[a.bi.ˈnuŋ]
noun
A large nut that has a hard shell, white flesh inside, and clear liquid.

“kakanen aku ku abinung.”

I am eating a coconut.

Also means
  1. coconut

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

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abu[a.ˈbu]
noun
The soft grey or white powder that remains after something has been burned.

“Paliwasen ku abu i dabek.”

Clear away the ash from the fireplace.

Also means
  1. ash (solid remains of a fire)
  2. ash

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

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aca[a.ˈt͡sa]
noun
The amount of money that you have to pay for something.

“maledec ku aca.”

The price is high.

Also means
  1. price

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

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acak[a.ˈt͡sak]
adj
Describes something that does not have water or moisture on it.

“acak tu ku dikuc.”

The clothes are already dry.

Also means
  1. dry

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

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acasa[a.t͡sa.ˈsa]
adv
Used to express that something is certain or expected.

“acasa, tayni kaku.”

Of course, I will come.

Also means
  1. of course
  2. surely

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

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acawa[a.t͡sa.ˈwa]
noun
The person to whom someone is married.

“u kapah tu acawa niza.”

His spouse is very handsome.

Also means
  1. spouse
  2. husband
  3. wife

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

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ada[a.ˈda]
noun
A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone else.

“Caay ka pacici tu ada.”

Do not get close to the enemy.

Also means
  1. enemy

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

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adidem[a.di.ˈdəm]
noun
A plant or the fruit that comes from the mulberry tree.

“kakanan nira ku adidem.”

They are eating mulberries.

Also means
  1. mulberry (tree, fruit)
  2. mulberry

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

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adingu[a.di.ˈŋu]
noun
The non-physical part of a person or a supernatural being; sometimes refers to a shadow.

“mahenak ku adingu isu.”

Your spirit is calm.

Also means
  1. spirit
  2. shadow

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

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adipenuc[a.di.pə.ˈnut͡s]
noun
A small black insect that lives in large groups.

“yadah ku adipenuc i lala'an.”

There are many black ants on the ground.

Also means
  1. black ant

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

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adiping[a.di.ˈpiŋ]
noun
A tool with teeth used for arranging or cleaning hair.

“miala tu adiping cinira.”

She took the comb.

Also means
  1. comb

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

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adiyuc[a.di.ˈjut͡s]
noun
A column of air that spins very fast and moves across the ground.

“mabulah ku adiyuc.”

The whirlwind is blowing.

Also means
  1. whirlwind

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

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Adup[a.ˈdup]
name
A traditional male given name used in Sakizaya culture.

“Adup ku ngangan nira.”

His name is Adup.

“Adup sa ku ngangan nira.”

His name is Adup.

Also means
  1. a male given name

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

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Ahi[a.ˈhi]
name
A name traditionally assigned to females.

“Ahi ku ngangan nira.”

Her name is Ahi.

Also means
  1. a female given name

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

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ailuc[a.i.ˈlut͡s]
noun
The part of the body that connects the head to the shoulders.

“malecuh ku ailuc nira.”

His neck is sore.

“maduhay ku ailuc nira.”

Her neck is long.

Also means
  1. neck

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

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akenek[a.kə.ˈnək]
adj
Having a sharp, pungent taste that is neither sweet nor sour. It is often described as the taste of certain medicines or dark chocolate.

“akenek ku kakanen.”

The food is bitter.

Also means
  1. bitter

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

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Akim[a.ˈkim]
name
A name that can be given to either a male or a female.

“katinengan nu mita ci Akim.”

We know Akim.

“Akim sa ku pangangan niza.”

His name is Akim.

Also means
  1. a male given name
  2. a female given name

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

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Akubu[a.ku.ˈbu]
name
This is a traditional Sakizaya male given name.

“Akubu ku ngangan niza.”

His name is Akubu.

Also means
  1. a male given name

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

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alem[a.ˈləm]
noun
A mammal covered in large, protective scales.

“alem”

pangolin

Also means
  1. pangolin

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

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Alilay[a.li.ˈlaj]
name
A name used for a female.

“Alilay ku ngangan nira.”

Her name is Alilay.

Also means
  1. a female given name

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

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alisalap[a.li.sa.ˈlap]
noun
A long, thin creature with many legs that crawls on the ground.

“madih ku alisalap i lala'.”

The centipede is on the ground.

Also means
  1. centipede

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

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ama[a.ˈma]
noun
The male parent of a person.

“macekuc ku ama aku.”

My father is working.

Also means
  1. father

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

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amis[a.ˈmis]
noun
One of the four main directions on a compass.

“tayda i amis kita.”

We are going north.

Also means
  1. north

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

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Amu[a.ˈmu]
name
This is a traditional Sakizaya male given name.

“Amu ku ngangan niza.”

His name is Amu.

Also means
  1. a male given name

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

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Amuhuwan[a.mu.hu.ˈwan]
name
A large country in North America.

“tayza i Amuhuwan ci ina.”

My mother went to America.

Also means
  1. United States
  2. America
  3. United States; America

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

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Angaw[a.ˈŋaw]
name
This is a traditional Sakizaya male given name.

“Angaw ku ngangan niza.”

His name is Angaw.

Also means
  1. a male given name

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

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anucila[a.nu.t͡si.ˈla]
adv
The day that comes immediately after today.

“anucila mamin miedaw.”

Tomorrow we will finish working.

Also means
  1. tomorrow

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

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apalu[a.pa.ˈlu]
noun
A type of tree that produces large round fruits used as food.

“matumes ku apalu.”

The breadfruit is full.

Also means
  1. breadfruit (tree)
  2. breadfruit

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

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api[a.ˈpi]
noun
Two children born to the same mother at the same time.

“malapi ku wawa niza.”

Her children are twins.

Also means
  1. twins

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

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asulu[a.su.ˈlu]
noun
A heavy tool used for crushing items in a bowl.

“pazengay tu asulu i beles.”

Put the pestle in the mortar.

“Alaen kaku ku asulu.”

I will take the pestle.

Also means
  1. pestle

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

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atay[a.ˈtaj]
noun
A vital organ in the body that cleans the blood.

“nanuman ku atay nira.”

His liver is healthy.

Also means
  1. liver

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

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atikak[a.ti.ˈkak]
noun
A long, soft creature that lives in damp soil.

“izaw ku atikak i udad.”

There is an earthworm in the rain.

Also means
  1. earthworm

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

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atimela[a.ti.mə.ˈla]
noun
A very small, wingless insect that jumps and can bite animals or people.

“mabuting ku atimela.”

The flea jumps.

Also means
  1. flea

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

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atimsi[a.tim.ˈsi]
noun
A type of plant with small black berries.

“manamuh ku atimsi.”

The black nightshade is delicious.

Also means
  1. black nightshade (Solanum nigrum)

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

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atip[a.ˈtip]
noun
A pair of thin sticks used for eating food.

“micidek tu atip ci Ina.”

Mother is using chopsticks.

Also means
  1. chopsticks

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

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auk[a.ˈuk]
noun
A tall, woody grass used for building or making tools.

“u auk ku sasanga' tu luma'.”

Bamboo is used for building houses.

Also means
  1. bamboo

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

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