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    55 published entries

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    48 published entries

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    42 published entries

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    40 published entries

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    24 published entries

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-s-
interfix
A connector used between two words to show that the first word defines or belongs to the second.

“Fågel-s-bo.”

A bird's nest.

Also means
  1. Genitival interfix indicating that the former part is a characteristic of the latter.
  2. Genitival interfix

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

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A
abugi
noun
The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.

“I gläim mien abugi.”

I hit my elbow.

Also means
  1. elbow

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

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abuorr
noun
A common freshwater fish belonging to the perch family.

“Abuorr ir en god matfisk.”

The European perch is a good food fish.

Also means
  1. European perch, redfin perch, English perch; a fish of the family Percidae
  2. European perch

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

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að
prep
A word used to show movement or direction toward a place or person.

“Ie går að bynum.”

I am going to the village.

Also means
  1. to
  2. towards

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

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aðel
adj
Having high moral qualities or belonging to an aristocracy.

“An aðel man.”

A noble man.

Also means
  1. noble

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

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aðelsmann
noun
A man who belongs to the noble or aristocratic class in society.

“Den aðelsmann rëd förbi.”

The nobleman rode past.

Also means
  1. noble
  2. nobleman

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

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aðelsmy̨öt
noun
An assembly or gathering of noble people.

“Det var en aðelsmy̨öt i gar.”

There was a noble meeting yesterday.

Also means
  1. noble meeting

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

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aðertǫ
num
The number that comes after seventeen and before nineteen.

“Jag har aðertǫ äpplen.”

I have eighteen apples.

Also means
  1. eighteen

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

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adjunkt
noun
A university teacher who holds a master's degree but has not yet earned a doctorate.

“Adjunkten undervisar i kursen.”

The assistant professor is teaching the course.

Also means
  1. Teacher in university/college in possession of a master's degree, but not a doctorate degree.
  2. Assistant professor

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

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adwokat
noun
A professional who provides legal advice or represents someone in court.

“Adwokatin kåm i dag.”

The advocate came today.

Also means
  1. advocate
  2. solicitor

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

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Afrik
noun
The continent located south of Europe.

“Afrik er eit stort landområde.”

Africa is a large landmass.

Also means
  1. Africa (the continent south of Europe and between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans)
  2. Africa

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

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aintja
noun
A woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried.

“Dier ar en aintja.”

She is a widow.

Also means
  1. widow

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

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ais
noun
Frozen water that forms a solid surface.

“Aisen er tjock.”

The ice is thick.

Also means
  1. ice

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

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akadiemisk
adj
Something related to an academy or a higher institution of learning.

“Det är en akadiemisk miljö.”

It is an academic environment.

Also means
  1. academic (belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning)
  2. Academic

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

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akudira
verb
To communicate using spoken words.

“Vi akudira oum framtíð.”

We talk about the future.

Also means
  1. to talk
  2. to speak

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

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akukall
noun
A person who operates a vehicle.

“Akukall kör bilen säkert.”

The driver drives the car safely.

Also means
  1. driver

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

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ali
noun
The part of an animal's body that extends from the end of the spine.

“Oren hadd en lång ali.”

The squirrel had a long tail.

Also means
  1. tail

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

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Amierik
noun
This refers to the continents of North and South America or specifically to the United States.

“Min bror bor i Amierik.”

My brother lives in America.

Also means
  1. America, the Americas (a supercontinent consisting of North America, Central America and South America regarded as a whole; in full, the Americas)
  2. America, United States of America (a country in North America; in full, United States of America)
  3. America

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

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an
pron
A word used to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned.

“An ir i husi.”

He is in the house.

Also means
  1. he

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

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andlið
noun
The joint connecting the hand to the arm.

“Andliðn ier öm.”

The wrist is sore.

Also means
  1. wrist

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

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annlit
noun
The side of the face below the eye.

“An add i annlit.”

He had it on his cheek.

Also means
  1. cheek

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

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arbieter
noun
A person who performs a job or task for work.

“Arbieteren arbieter.”

The worker works.

Also means
  1. worker

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

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attą̊
prep
At the back of something.

“Huset er attą̊ skogän.”

The house is behind the forest.

Also means
  1. behind

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

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aus
noun
A building in which people live.

“Dait ir min aus.”

That is my house.

Also means
  1. house

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

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autǫ
adv
Describes something originating or coming from an external location.

“frǫ autǫ”

from outside

Also means
  1. from the outside

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

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auv
noun
The eagle owl is a very large species of owl. It is known for its size and distinctive ear tufts.

“An auv sat in the tree.”

An eagle owl sat in the tree.

Also means
  1. eagle owl (Bubo bubo)
  2. eagle owl

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

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Å
ånum
pron
This is the dative case form of the pronoun meaning he.

“I gapd ånum bök.”

I gave him a book.

Also means
  1. dative of an (‘he’)
  2. him

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

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år
noun
The strands that grow from the skin, typically on the head.

“Åssn ir di år?”

How is your hair?

Also means
  1. hair

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

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ås
noun
The part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body.

“Min ås er trött.”

My neck is tired.

Also means
  1. neck

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

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åtta
num
The number eight.

“Ier sju å åtta.”

There are seven and eight.

Also means
  1. eight

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

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åttjǫ
num
The number that corresponds to eighteen.

“Klockan är åttjǫ.”

The time is eighteen.

Also means
  1. eighteen

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

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åvå
verb
This verb indicates possession or ownership of something.

“Ie åvå en hund.”

I have a dog.

Also means
  1. to have
  2. to own

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

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Ä
ära
noun
The organ used for hearing on the side of a human or animal head.

“Uer har ein ära.”

He has an ear.

Also means
  1. ear

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

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Ą
ą̊s
noun
A long, winding ridge of sand and gravel deposited by glacial meltwater.

“Dien ą̊s ligg i skaug.”

The esker lies in the forest.

Also means
  1. esker

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

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B
bager
noun
A person who makes and sells bread and cakes.

“Bageren bager bröð.”

The baker bakes bread.

Also means
  1. baker

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

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båkå
verb
To cook food in an oven or to cook using heat.

“Ier båkår bråi.”

They are baking bread.

Also means
  1. to bake
  2. to fry

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

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bakukall
noun
A person whose job is making and selling bread and cakes.

“Bakukalln bakår brier.”

The baker bakes bread.

Also means
  1. baker

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

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bą̊s
noun
A container, usually made of cardboard, wood, or metal, used for storing things.

“Legg bǫkuna i bą̊sn.”

Put the book in the box.

Also means
  1. box

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

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båt
noun
A vessel used for traveling on water.

“Vi sällde en båt.”

We sailed a boat.

Also means
  1. boat

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

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baur
noun
A small building used for storage, often in a garden or on a farm.

“He put the tools in the baur.”

He put the tools in the shed.

Also means
  1. shed

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

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