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Elfdalian

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B
Elfdalian
blåsa
verb
To move air or produce a current of air.

“Det blåsa kallt ute.”

It blows cold outside.

Also means
  1. to blow

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

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Elfdalian
bitalaAppears in an example
verb
To give money for goods or services received.

“Du irter bitala for matn.”

You need to pay for the food.

Also means
  1. to pay

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

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Elfdalian
brettjaAppears in an example
verb
To cause something to separate into pieces or to become damaged.

“Du må int brettja uos-kåstn.”

You must not break the wooden box.

Also means
  1. To break.
  2. To break

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

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D
Elfdalian
damb
noun
Fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or other matter.

“Dä ir damb i golli.”

There is dust on the floor.

Also means
  1. dust

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

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Elfdalian
du
pron
The pronoun used when speaking directly to one person.

“Du ir min wän.”

You are my friend.

Also means
  1. you (singular)
  2. thou
  3. you

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

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Elfdalian
dukter
noun
A person trained and licensed to practice medicine.

“Dukter ar kun.”

The doctor has come.

Also means
  1. doctor

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

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Elfdalian
duomer
noun
A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.

“Duomer fattade ett beslut i rätten.”

The judge made a decision in court.

Also means
  1. judge

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

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Elfdalian
duotter
noun
A daughter is a female child in relation to her parents.

“My duotter is playing outside.”

My daughter is playing outside.

Also means
  1. daughter

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

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Elfdalian
dalskaAppears in an example
verb
To communicate or express oneself using the Elfdalian language. It can also refer to translating something into this language.

“Dalskar du?”

Do you speak Elfdalian?

Also means
  1. to speak Elfdalian
  2. to translate Elfdalian

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

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Elfdalian
digAppears in an example
pron
The object form of the word for you when used as the direct or indirect object in a sentence.

“Ierdu dig.”

It is you.

Also means
  1. accusative of du (“you”)
  2. dative of du (“you”)
  3. you

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

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F
Elfdalian
ferg
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
fųoster
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
felåtAppears in an example
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.

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Elfdalian
fesiktugAppears in an example
adj
Acting with caution or taking care to avoid danger or mistakes.

“War fesiktug när du går på isen.”

Be careful when you walk on the ice.

Also means
  1. careful

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

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G
Elfdalian
gainumAppears in an example
prep
A preposition indicating movement from one side of something to the other or as a cause.

“Ierdundu gainum skogum.”

They walked through the forest.

Also means
  1. through
  2. because of

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

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Elfdalian
gåmålAppears in an example
adj
Used to describe something or someone that has lived for a long time.

“Ur gåmål ir du?”

How old are you?

Also means
  1. old

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

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Elfdalian
glåmåAppears in an example
verb
To engage in conversation or speech.

“Glåmår du elvdalsk?”

Do you speak Elfdalian?

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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Elfdalian
gumåronAppears in an example
intj
A common greeting used when meeting someone in the morning.

“Gumåron, hu mår du?”

Good morning, how are you?

Also means
  1. good morning

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

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J
Elfdalian
järAppears in an example
adv
In, at, or to this place or position.

“Du ir jär.”

You are here.

Also means
  1. here

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

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K
Elfdalian
kall
noun
A male human adult. It can also refer to a husband.

“Der ir en kall i gardn.”

There is a man in the yard.

Also means
  1. man (male human)
  2. husband
  3. man

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

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Elfdalian
kelingg
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.

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Elfdalian
kripp
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.

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Elfdalian
kwak
noun
The external male reproductive organ.

“Det ar et kwak.”

That is a penis.

Also means
  1. penis

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

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Elfdalian
kringgtAppears in an example
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.

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Elfdalian
kumåAppears in an example
verb
To move toward or reach a place.

“Du skal kumå med mi.”

You shall come with me.

Also means
  1. to come

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

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L
Elfdalian
liuotkall
noun
A type of flowering plant known as the curly plumeless thistle (Carduus crispus).

“Liuotkall wäks ir i dnom.”

The curly plumeless thistle grows in the field.

Also means
  1. curly plumeless thistle (Carduus crispus)
  2. curly plumeless thistle

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

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M
Elfdalian
migAppears in an example
pron
The object form of the word for 'I' in Elfdalian. It is used when the speaker is the object of an action.

“Du såg mig.”

You saw me.

Also means
  1. accusative of ig (I)
  2. dative of ig (I)
  3. me

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

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N
Elfdalian
nestAppears in an example
prep
Used to indicate close physical proximity to something.

“Du sit nest mi.”

You sit by me.

Also means
  1. by
  2. near

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

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Elfdalian
nų[nũ]Appears in an example
adv
At the present time or moment.

“Ier nų skal udu.”

Now we shall go.

Also means
  1. now

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

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O
Elfdalian
oll
pron
Refers to the entire amount or every individual member of a group.

“Oll ir ferditt.”

Everything is finished.

Also means
  1. all

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

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Elfdalian
ogAppears in an example
conj
Used to connect two words, phrases, or clauses.

“Du og ie”

You and I.

Also means
  1. and

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

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Elfdalian
ollumstasAppears in an example
adv
Used to describe something found in all locations.

“Du finn's ollumstas.”

You find it everywhere.

Also means
  1. everywhere

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

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Elfdalian
ovuðAppears in an example
noun
The upper part of the human body that contains the brain, eyes, nose, and mouth.

“Ierdund an av an ovuo.”

Take care of your head.

Also means
  1. head

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

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S
Elfdalian
sniųo
noun
Frozen water that falls from the sky in white flakes during winter.

“Det faller sniųo ute.”

Snow is falling outside.

Also means
  1. snow

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

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Elfdalian
sopp
noun
A fleshy, spore-producing growth often found in woods.

“Iag fann en sopp i skogen.”

I found a mushroom in the forest.

Also means
  1. fungus
  2. mushroom

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

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Elfdalian
sajaAppears in an example
verb
To speak or express something in words.

“Du kan saja det till mig.”

You can say it to me.

Also means
  1. to say
  2. to tell

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

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Elfdalian
slaikAppears in an example
adv
Used to describe something happening in a specific manner or way.

“Du ska gjöra slaik.”

You should do it like that.

Also means
  1. like that
  2. that way
  3. so

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

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Elfdalian
stuguAppears in an example
noun
A small, simple house, often made of logs.

“Uir budum i en litn stugu.”

We lived in a small cottage.

Also means
  1. a cottage
  2. small house
  3. a log cabin
  4. cottage

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

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Elfdalian
suoråAppears in an example
verb
To speak or write in reaction to a question or statement.

“Du bir suorå mig.”

You must answer me.

Also means
  1. to answer
  2. reply

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

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T
Elfdalian
taið[tajːð]
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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U
Elfdalian
um
conj
Used to introduce a conditional clause.

“Um e käm, ska e tala.”

If I come, I will speak.

Also means
  1. if

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

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Elfdalian
urAppears in an example
adv
Used to ask about the manner or way something is done.

“Ur mår du?”

How are you?

Also means
  1. how

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

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W
Elfdalian
węsa[wɛ̃ːs̺ɐ]
verb
To make a sharp, sibilant sound like that of the letter s, often produced by air moving through a narrow opening.

“Ormen węsar.”

The snake hisses.

Also means
  1. to hiss
  2. breathe

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

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Elfdalian
warAppears in an example
adv
Used to ask about a place or location.

“War ar du?”

Where are you?

Also means
  1. where
  2. in what place

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

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Elfdalian
welkuminAppears in an example
adj
Being received gladly or cordially.

“Du ir welkumin hit.”

You are welcome here.

Also means
  1. welcome

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

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Elfdalian
wer[wéːr]Appears in an example
pron
A pronoun used to ask about a person or to ask about an object or action.

“Werrum fygd du?”

Whom did you follow?

Also means
  1. who
  2. what

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

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Elfdalian
wįrAppears in an example
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
wisoAppears in an example
adv
Used to ask about the reason or purpose for something.

“Wiso ęr du dęr?”

Why are you there?

Also means
  1. why (for what reason)
  2. why

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

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