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37 words and 4 phrases found.

Inari Sami

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A
ain
adv
Used to describe something that occurs continuously or remains unchanged.

“Sun ain sárnu anarâškielâ.”

He/she still speaks Inari Sami.

Also means
  1. always
  2. still

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

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anarâš
noun
A person who belongs to the Inari Sami people.

“Sun lii anarâš.”

He is an Inari Sami person.

Also means
  1. Inari Sami person

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

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anarâškieḷâ
name
The language spoken by the Inari Sami people.

“Anarâškieḷâ lii mánáid anarâškieḷâkoolost.”

Inari Sami language is for children at the Inari Sami language school.

Also means
  1. Inari Sami language

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

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ase
noun
The fleshy part found on the inside of a hide or skin.

“Neahkest lii ase mii kalga suoppâdiđ.”

The skin has a fleshy side that needs to be scraped.

Also means
  1. fleshy, inner side of a skin

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

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auto
noun
A vehicle with four wheels that is used to travel on roads. It is powered by an engine.

“Mii vyyjih autoost kaavpugân.”

We drive by car to the city.

Also means
  1. car

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

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B
bussi
noun
A large vehicle that carries many people along a specific route. People pay to ride it.

“Bussi puáđá kieddist.”

The bus is arriving at the stop.

Also means
  1. bus

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

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E
evro
noun
The standard unit of currency used in many European countries.

“Tist lii oovtâ evro.”

There is one euro.

Also means
  1. alternative form of euro
  2. euro

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

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I
iṃe
noun
A term for the woman who is married to your elder brother.

“Mu iṃe lii uáli šiev olmooš.”

My sister-in-law is a very kind person.

Also means
  1. wife of one's elder brother

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

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J
já
conj
A conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses.

“Mun luuhâm kirje já čääliim pargo.”

I am reading a book and writing an assignment.

Also means
  1. and

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

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K
kesi[ˈke.si]
noun
summer

“Kesi lii pyeri já liegâs äigi.”

Summer is a good and warm time.

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kietâ
noun
The part of the human body at the end of the arm.

“Must lii kietâ kiettâst.”

I have a hand on my arm.

Also means
  1. hand

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

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kirahvi
noun
A very tall animal from Africa that has a long neck and spots.

“Kirahvi lii uáli kukkis.”

The giraffe is very tall.

Also means
  1. giraffe

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

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kirje
noun
A set of written or printed pages bound together. People read books for stories or information.

“Mun luuhâm pyeri kirje.”

I am reading a good book.

Also means
  1. book

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

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kumppi
noun
A large wild animal that looks like a dog and lives in the forest.

“Kumppi lii uáli stuorrâ piäiválâš ellee.”

The wolf is a very large diurnal animal.

Also means
  1. wolf

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

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L
lasa
noun
One of the two upright pieces of wood or stone that form the sides of a door frame.

“Uksâlasa lii luptum.”

The doorpost is loose.

Also means
  1. doorpost

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

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lase
noun
The act of increasing something or an extra amount added to something.

“Mun koččâm lase.”

I ask for an addition.

Also means
  1. addition
  2. increase

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

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lope
noun
A statement that you will definitely do something.

“Lope lii čielgi.”

The promise is clear.

Also means
  1. promise

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

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love
num
The number that comes after nine and before eleven.

“Love lii stuárráb ko ovcce.”

Ten is bigger than nine.

Also means
  1. ten

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

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M
maṇe
noun
An oval object laid by a bird or insect from which a young one may hatch.

“Kuávžil láoi maṇe.”

The duck laid an egg.

Also means
  1. egg

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

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mitto
noun
The size or amount of something found by measuring.

“Mitto lii rievtis.”

The measure is correct.

Also means
  1. measure

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

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mote
noun
A type of soft, wet earth. It is often found on the ground after it rains.

“Mote lii jođán kievraast.”

The mud is deep on the road.

Also means
  1. mud

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

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mun
pron
The pronoun used to refer to oneself.

“Mun puáđim anarâškiellâkoolost.”

I come from the Inari Sami language school.

Also means
  1. I

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

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N
naa
intj
A word used to express agreement or to answer in the affirmative.

“Naa, mun puáđim.”

Yes, I am coming.

Also means
  1. yes

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

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O
okko[ˈokːo]
noun
week

“Oho siste láá čiččâm peivid.”

In a week there are seven days.

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R
roto
noun
A small group of trees.

“Roto lii čääci aldasijn.”

The grove is near the water.

Also means
  1. grove

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

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S
Saksa
name
A country located in Central Europe.

“Saksa lii stuorrâ staatâ Euroopist.”

Germany is a large country in Europe.

Also means
  1. Germany (a country in Central Europe)
  2. Germany

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

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saṛe
noun
A small blue-black edible fruit that grows on low bushes in the forest.

“Meccist láá ennuv saṛeh.”

There are many bilberries in the forest.

Also means
  1. bilberry

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

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siṇo
noun
A word referring to low-growing or short grass.

“Siṇo lii viäskul.”

The short grass is green.

Also means
  1. short grass

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

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sun
pron
A pronoun used to refer to a person or thing previously mentioned. It is gender-neutral.

“Sun lii munjin uábbi.”

She is my sister.

Also means
  1. he
  2. she
  3. it
  4. he, she, it

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

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Suoṃâ
name
A country located in Northern Europe.

“Suoṃâ lii uási tave-Euroop.”

Finland is part of Northern Europe.

Also means
  1. Finland (a country in Northern Europe)
  2. Finland

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

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T
tälvi[ˈtælv.i]
noun
winter

“Tälvi lii čuuvtij kolmâs.”

Winter is very cold.

AI-checked
taṃe
noun
A sticky substance used for joining things together.

“Taṃe lii ištovâš.”

The glue is sticky.

Also means
  1. glue

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

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tatti
noun
A type of mushroom that has pores instead of gills under its cap.

“Tatti lii njálgá stuorrâskuu'nâs.”

The bolete is a delicious large mushroom.

Also means
  1. bolete

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

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tun
pron
The second person singular pronoun used when speaking to one person.

“Tun lah siemân.”

You are a friend.

Also means
  1. you (singular)
  2. you

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

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U
uđđâivemáánu
noun
The first month of the year.

“Uđđâivemáánu lii taalvân.”

January is in the winter.

Also means
  1. January

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

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V
vaj̣e
noun
A very strong feeling of dislike or anger towards someone or something.

“Sun tust vaj̣e.”

He feels hate towards you.

Also means
  1. hate
  2. anger

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

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vuossargâ
noun
The first day of the work week.

“Vuossargâ lii ođđâ okko aalgâ.”

Monday is the start of a new week.

Also means
  1. Monday

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

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