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Elfdalian

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Elfdalian
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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Elfdalian
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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Elfdalian
tandjent
noun
A metal object used for opening or locking a door or mechanism.

“Ig tåk mi tandjent.”

I take my key.

Also means
  1. A key.
  2. key

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

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Elfdalian
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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Elfdalian
mekaniker
noun
A person who repairs machines.

“Den mekaniker arbed.”

The mechanic is working.

Also means
  1. mechanic

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

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Elfdalian
eðMeans an
pron
A pronoun used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or an inanimate object.

“Eð ir guð.”

It is good.

Also means
  1. it

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

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Elfdalian
ǫsMeans an
noun
A long, narrow raised strip of land or a geological formation like an esker.

“Dä er itt ǫs i skouen.”

There is a ridge in the forest.

Also means
  1. ridge
  2. esker

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

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Elfdalian
uv-Means an
prefix
A prefix meaning an excessive amount or an action done to an extreme degree.

“I uv-iet.”

I overate.

Also means
  1. too much
  2. excessively
  3. hyper-

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

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Elfdalian
wiðMeans an
prep
A preposition used to indicate location or proximity to an object or place.

“I sit wið bordi.”

I sit at the table.

Also means
  1. at
  2. by
  3. beside

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

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Elfdalian
wįrMeans an
pron
This is an alternative spelling form of the word meaning with.

“Ier du wįr um?”

Are you with him?

Also means
  1. alternative form of wįð
  2. with

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

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Elfdalian
aðelMeans an
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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Elfdalian
autǫMeans an
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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Elfdalian
båkåMeans an
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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Elfdalian
fergMeans an
noun
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye, such as red, blue, or green.

“Dän ferg er fin.”

That colour is nice.

Also means
  1. colour, hue
  2. colour

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

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Elfdalian
iett[ɪe̯t̪]Means an
article
The indefinite article used with neuter nouns in Elfdalian.

“Iett barn lier.”

A child is laughing.

Also means
  1. Indefinite article (neuter)
  2. a/an

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

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Elfdalian
inggMeans an
pron
An inflected form of the word for no.

“ingg”

none

Also means
  1. inflection of indjin (“no”):
  2. none

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

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Elfdalian
taið[tajːð]Means an
noun
An older, archaic word used to refer to a period or duration.

“Dę war i taið.”

It was in time.

Also means
  1. archaic form of tið (“time”)
  2. time

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

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Elfdalian
ungg[ˈuŋɡ]Means an
adj
Refers to something or someone in an early stage of life.

“An ungger man et at e.”

A young man eats.

Also means
  1. young

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

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Elfdalian
uoraMeans an
noun
A term for a sex worker, often used as an insult.

“Det er et stygt ord om en uora.”

It is an ugly word about a whore.

Also means
  1. whore

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

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Elfdalian
wegg[ˈwɛɡː]Means an
noun
A vertical structure that defines or encloses an area.

“Wegg ä hög.”

The wall is high.

Also means
  1. wall

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

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Elfdalian
bjäråMeans an
verb
To transport or support an object while moving it.

“Ie bjärå en stån.”

I carry a stone.

Also means
  1. to carry
  2. to bear

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

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Elfdalian
blästMeans an
noun
A strong and constant wind that keeps blowing for a long time.

“There is a cold bläst outside.”

There is a cold incessant wind outside.

Also means
  1. An incessant wind

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

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Elfdalian
drepåMeans an
verb
To cause the death of a person or an animal.

“Drepå int djure.”

Do not kill the animal.

Also means
  1. to kill

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

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Elfdalian
felåtMeans an
intj
Used as an expression to apologize or to politely ask for someone's attention.

“Felåt, kumr du iag fram?”

Sorry, can I get past you?

Also means
  1. sorry
  2. excuse me

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

Adapted
Elfdalian
inggųMeans an
pron
An inflected form of the word for no.

“inggų”

none

Also means
  1. inflection of indjin (“no”):
  2. none

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

Adapted
Elfdalian
krippMeans an
noun
A young human being who is not yet an adult.

“Dä ir an litin kripp.”

That is a small child.

Also means
  1. child

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

Adapted
Elfdalian
nogärMeans an
pron
Used to refer to an unspecified amount or a number of people or things.

“spyr non eter noger”

to ask somebody something

Also means
  1. some

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

Adapted
Elfdalian
siuovMeans an
pron
Used to emphasize the person mentioned as the agent of an action.

“Ie siuov skau göra dä.”

I myself shall do that.

Also means
  1. self

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

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Elfdalian
tiokk[tjo̞kː]Means an
adj
Describes an object that has a large distance between its two opposite sides.

“Dä ir en tiokk bok.”

That is a thick book.

Also means
  1. thick

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

Adapted
Elfdalian
krytyrMeans an
noun
Any living thing that is not a plant. It refers to a creature or an animal.

“Ett krytyr star i skogen.”

An animal is standing in the forest.

Also means
  1. animal
  2. creature

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

Adapted
Elfdalian
rettjaMeans an
verb
To stretch out an arm or to hand an object to someone else.

“Rettja mig boken, takk.”

Reach me the book, please.

Also means
  1. to reach
  2. to hand over

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

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Elfdalian
fųosterMeans an
noun
An unborn young animal or human during its later stages of development.

“Dä ir ett fųoster.”

It is a fetus.

Also means
  1. fetus

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

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Elfdalian
kelinggMeans an
noun
An adult female human.

“Kelingg ir i husi.”

The woman is in the house.

Also means
  1. woman

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

Adapted
Elfdalian
kringgtMeans an
adv
An adverb used to describe how frequently an action happens.

“Du fer kringgt deer.”

You go there often.

Also means
  1. often

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

Adapted
Elfdalian
kununggMeans an
noun
A male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by birth.

“Kununggen rair uöver landet.”

The king rules over the country.

Also means
  1. king

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

Adapted
Elfdalian
ringgumMeans an
prep
Used to describe position encircling an object or to estimate a quantity.

“Ier gieru ringgum råd.”

They go around the house.

Also means
  1. around
  2. approximately

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

Adapted
Elfdalian
ettersosMeans an
conj
A conjunction used to explain the reason for something. It is used to connect a cause to an effect.

“Ier kam iem, ettersos ied wår sent.”

I came home, because it was late.

Also means
  1. because
  2. since

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

Adapted
Elfdalian
nogumstasMeans an
adv
This word refers to being in or moving towards an unspecified place.

“Ie ska fara nogumstas i dag.”

I am going somewhere today.

Also means
  1. somewhere

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

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Elfdalian
uvliuo’ttMeans an
adv
An adverb describing an action performed in a very unpleasant or ugly manner.

“e ir uvliuo’tt gart”

it is very badly done

Also means
  1. in an extremely ugly way

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

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Elfdalian
aðelsmy̨ötMeans an
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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