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-ak
suffix
This suffix is attached to animate nouns or verbs to indicate that the subject or object is plural.

“chulëns + -ak → chulënsak”

bird + plural marker → birds

Also means
  1. Forms plural animate subjects (or objects if agentive/inversive suffixes precede it) of verbs.
  2. Forms plurals of animate nouns.
  3. plural animate marker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-asi
suffix
A suffix added to verbs to show that the subject is receiving the action.

“kine inan + -asi → kinhasi inan”

to be sharp + passive suffix becomes to be sharpened

Also means
  1. A suffix used to make verbs in the passive case.
  2. Passive suffix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ch
suffix
A suffix added to words to show that the action or state relates to the future.

“lapi (“again”) + -ch (future marker).”

Again in the future.

Also means
  1. suffix to indicate something relates to the future
  2. future marker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-chi[t͡ʃiː]
root
Refers to the waste material from an animal.

“Pekhu-chi.”

Bear dung.

Also means
  1. Animal feces
  2. dung
  3. manure

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-elëm
root
A root word used to describe having a thought or feeling directed toward another person.

“Këlëma.”

I think of him/her.

Also means
  1. act by thought on him/her

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-elìnt
root
A root word meaning to think about, feel, or sense something inanimate.

“Nelìntën.”

I think about it.

Also means
  1. act by thought on it, feel it, sense it
  2. act by thought on it

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ësi[ˈəːsiː]
suffix
A suffix added to words to form animate verbs that describe a state or quality.

“Naxësi.”

I am angry.

Also means
  1. to be [an adjective]; forms animate verbs
  2. to be

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-im
root
A root referring to small edible seeds, kernels, or fruits.

“nim”

my grain

Also means
  1. corn
  2. grain
  3. berry
  4. corn, grain, berry

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ine
verb
This verb root describes the sensation of physical pain or suffering from an illness. It is usually used as part of a larger word.

“-ine”

To ache.

Also means
  1. To ache.
  2. To have a disease or illness.
  3. To ache

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ink
suffix
A suffix added to words to indicate that something is located inside an inanimate object.

“aèsësikaon (“animal-house”) + -ink → aèsësikaonink (“inside the animal-house”)”

Inside the animal house.

Also means
  1. Inanimate locative suffix.
  2. in

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-t
suffix
A suffix used to show that someone is a person who does a specific action. It functions similarly to the English -er.

“N/A”

N/A

Also means
  1. One who is or does, -er. (An agentive suffix.)
  2. agentive suffix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-uxwe
root
A root word that indicates the action of moving on foot.

“Nuxwe.”

I walk.

Also means
  1. walk

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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A
aèsës
noun
An animal, creature, or beast.

“Nèpèhèlak aèsës.”

I saw an animal.

Also means
  1. animal
  2. creature
  3. beast

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ahas
noun
A type of black bird known for its loud call.

“Ahas kwëkwi.”

The crow is calling.

Also means
  1. crow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ahchu
noun
A raised part of the land that is higher than the surrounding area.

“Ahchu wèy.”

The hill is there.

Also means
  1. hill
  2. mountain

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ahi
particle
A word used to emphasize the intensity of a quality or state.

“ahi piske”

it is very dark

Also means
  1. very
  2. much
  3. very much

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ahkwënikàn
noun
A device or structure used for catching fish, such as a net, a seine, or a weir.

“Wikhikàn ahkwënikàn.”

The fishing net is ready.

Also means
  1. A fishing net, a net.
  2. A seine.
  3. A weir, an structure to catch fish wish.
  4. fishing net

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ahpikw
noun
A very small insect that jumps and can bite people and animals.

“Ahpikw wèmi.”

The flea is here.

Also means
  1. flea

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ahpòn
noun
A noun referring to the food item bread.

“Wiku ahpòn.”

He/she eats bread.

Also means
  1. bread

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ahsën[ahsən]
noun
A hard, solid mineral material that makes up rocks.

“Ahsën kween.”

The stone is big.

Also means
  1. stone
  2. rock

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ahtu
noun
A four-legged animal that lives in the forest and has antlers.

“Ahtu wëmihëlëwi.”

The deer is running.

Also means
  1. deer

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ahtuhw
noun
A forest animal with hooves that is known for being swift.

“Ahtuhw kënëma.”

The deer is running.

Also means
  1. deer

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aihàm[ˈaː.iː.ham]
noun
A large, powerful bird of prey known for its keen eyesight.

“Aihàm wilè.”

The golden eagle flies well.

Also means
  1. golden eagle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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alai
verb
To pursue or search for wild animals for food or sport.

“Në alai.”

I am hunting.

Also means
  1. to hunt

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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alànkw
noun
A bright object seen in the night sky. It is a celestial body.

“Në alànkw wëli-wìlëw.”

The star shines brightly.

Also means
  1. star

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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alàpaèk
noun
The early part of the day, just after sunrise.

“Alàpaèk wëlì.”

The morning is good.

“Alàpaèk wëli.”

The morning is good.

Also means
  1. morning
  2. early morning

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aluns
noun
A projectile weapon used for hunting or in historical combat, typically fired from a bow. In modern contexts, it can also refer to a bullet.

“Aluns kwihtah.”

The arrow flew.

Also means
  1. arrow
  2. bullet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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amëwe
noun
A winged insect that makes honey.

“Amëwe ndapëk.”

I see a bee.

Also means
  1. bee

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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amëweikaon
noun
A container or structure where bees live and store their honey.

“Kwi-amëweikaon wëlënd.”

The beehive is over there.

Also means
  1. beehive

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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amika
particle
Used to describe an action that does not happen very often.

“Amika npi.”

I seldom go.

Also means
  1. seldom, not often
  2. seldom

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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anikwës
noun
A small furry animal that lives in tunnels under the ground.

“Anikwës ahpon.”

The ground squirrel is eating.

Also means
  1. ground squirrel

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aon
verb
This verb is used to describe weather conditions when it is foggy or misty outside.

“Aon.”

It is foggy.

Also means
  1. To be foggy
  2. to be misty.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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apëlìsh[aːˈpəː.liʃ]
noun
A common round fruit that is red, yellow, or green.

“Wëmi apëlìsh wunëkunk.”

The apple is good.

Also means
  1. apple

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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asuu[aːˈsoː.oː]
verb
This is the third-person singular form of the verb meaning to be or to be placed.

“Weli asuu.”

It is well.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present indicative of asuwi
  2. is

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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athiluhakàn
noun
A traditional story that is told during the winter season.

“Lëkëhi athiluhakàn.”

Tell a winter story.

“Wëla kwiilushëmuk athiluhakàn.”

It is good to tell a winter story.

Also means
  1. winter story

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ayape
noun
A male deer.

“Ayape ni.”

I see a buck.

Also means
  1. buck (deer)
  2. buck

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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àskàskwe
verb
This verb describes the color green when referring to non-living things or objects. It is used to state that an inanimate object has a green color.

“askaskwe skiko”

(it is) green grass

Also means
  1. to be green (of an inanimate subject)
  2. to be green

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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chëluchëlus
noun
A small insect that makes a chirping sound.

“Chëluchëlus pëlëka.”

The cricket is jumping.

Also means
  1. cricket

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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chëphìk[ˈt͡ʃəː.phik]
noun
The underground part of a plant or a specific vegetable like a radish.

“chëphìk wihkëlë”

The root is long.

Also means
  1. root
  2. radish

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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chikënëm
noun
A turkey is a large bird that is often found in the woods.

“Mëkëw chikënëm.”

The turkey is big.

Also means
  1. turkey

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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