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Lower Tanana

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A
a-[a]
prefix
A prefix used to indicate an action or state happening in opposition to something.

“a-”

Against.

Also means
  1. against

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
ba
root
Used to describe a single person or animal swimming on the top of the water.

“ba”

A singular subject swims on the surface.

Also means
  1. a singular subject swims on the surface
  2. swims on the surface

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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baba[pæpæ]
noun
Something that people or animals eat.

“dene baba'”

Native food

Also means
  1. food

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ben
root
Describes the movement of water levels or the act of painting.

“ben”

The water level moves or to paint.

Also means
  1. the water level moves
  2. to paint

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bo[pɔ]
root
This word is used to describe something that is an off-white or gray color.

“Bo.”

It is gray or off-white.

Also means
  1. to be off-white, gray

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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both
stem
A verbal stem used in specific grammatical combinations of root, aspect, and mode.

“both”

Verbal stem.

Also means
  1. Verbal stem occurring in the following root, aspect, and mode combinations
  2. Verbal stem

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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box
stem
This is a linguistic stem used in various verbal root, aspect, and mode combinations.

“Box.”

A verbal stem.

Also means
  1. Verbal stem occurring in the following root, aspect, and mode combinations
  2. Verbal stem

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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D
das
noun
This is a variant spelling or way of saying the word dasr.

“das”

An alternative form of dasr.

Also means
  1. alternative form of dasr

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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de-[tə]
prefix
The de-classifier is a grammatical prefix that is required in many Lower Tanana verbs. It is one of four types of classifiers used to form verbs.

“de- is often found in verbs related to specific states or actions.”

The de- prefix appears in verbs describing certain states or actions.

Also means
  1. The de-classifier, one of four classifiers which obligatorily appear in every Lower Tanana verb with a variety of purposes. The de-classifier has the following uses:
  2. The de-classifier

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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den
root
To have the ability or knowledge to perform a specific task or skill.

“den hni.”

He knows how to do it.

Also means
  1. to know (a skill)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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di[ti]
stem
A grammatical stem used within specific verbal constructions.

“di”

This is a grammatical stem.

Also means
  1. Verbal stem occurring in the following root, aspect, and mode combinations
  2. Verbal stem

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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dino[tinɔ]
adv
A word used to describe something happening during a specific time or event.

“dino”

happening while or during something.

Also means
  1. while
  2. during

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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dix
stem
This is a verbal stem used in various grammatical structures and aspect combinations.

“dix”

This stem is used in specific verbal combinations.

Also means
  1. Verbal stem occurring in the following root, aspect, and mode combinations
  2. Verbal stem

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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do
root
A root used to describe one person or thing sitting down.

“Do.”

He/she/it is sitting.

Also means
  1. a singular subject sits

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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don[tɔn]
noun
This is a variant spelling or way of saying the word de'onh, which means in the past.

“don”

In the past.

Also means
  1. alternative form of de'onh (“in the past”)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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G
go[kɔ]
adj
This is an alternative way to say 'goya,' which means small.

“Go.”

Small.

Also means
  1. alternative form of goya (“small”)
  2. small

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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J
jet
root
To experience the feeling of fear or to decay.

“jet”

I am afraid.

Also means
  1. to fear, be afraid; rot
  2. to fear, be afraid

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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K
kek
stem
This is a linguistic stem used in various verbal root, aspect, and mode combinations.

“Kek.”

A verbal stem.

Also means
  1. Verbal stem occurring in the following root, aspect, and mode combinations
  2. Verbal stem

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ko
root
This root is used to describe objects that are contained or held within something. It is also used to describe the action of dawn breaking.

“ko”

Used to describe items inside containers or the beginning of the day.

Also means
  1. A classificatory root for contained objects
  2. to dawn
  3. classificatory root for contained objects

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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kot
root
This root describes the physical action of slapping, patting, or wiping something. It can also describe a surface falling.

“kot”

This word describes physical contact like patting or wiping, or a surface falling down.

Also means
  1. to slap, pat, wipe
  2. a surface falls
  3. to slap, pat, or wipe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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L
la[læ]
root
A root used to express the state of being or existence.

“la”

To be.

Also means
  1. to be, exist

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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li
root
A root that refers to the act of singing or having an expectation.

“li”

to sing or to expect.

Also means
  1. to sing, expect
  2. to sing

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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lik
stem
A grammatical stem used within specific verbal constructions.

“lik”

This is a grammatical stem.

Also means
  1. Verbal stem occurring in the following root, aspect, and mode combinations
  2. Verbal stem

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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lo
root
This is a root word used to classify plural things or items that look like ropes. It can also appear in words related to washing or singing.

“lo”

This root is used in various words, including those for washing or singing.

Also means
  1. A classificatory stem for plural objects and singular rope-like objects; many extended meanings, including washing and singing
  2. classificatory stem for plural or rope-like objects

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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lok
root
Describes an event occurring or an action being done to something.

“lok ni.”

It happens to him.

Also means
  1. to happen, affect, do to

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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N
na
stem
A verbal stem that functions within specific roots, aspects, and grammatical modes.

“na”

This stem is part of larger verbal constructions.

Also means
  1. Verbal stem occurring in the following root, aspect, and mode combinations
  2. Verbal stem

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ni
root
This root is used to express acts of speaking or thinking about something.

“ni”

to say

Also means
  1. to say, deem

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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not[nɔtʰ]
postp
A postposition that serves as an alternative form of the word for a sign or marker.

“not”

The sign.

Also means
  1. alternative form of no (sign of)
  2. alternative form of no

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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nu[nu]
noun
A piece of land located in a river that is covered with brush or plants.

“nu”

The river island.

Also means
  1. river island
  2. brush-covered island

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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nun
root
The act of consuming liquid.

“tuh nun.”

Drink the water.

Also means
  1. to drink

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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O
ode[ɔtən]
adv
This is an adverb used to mean all the time. It is an alternative form of odenh.

“ode”

Meaning all the time or constantly.

Also means
  1. alternative form of odenh (“all the time”)
  2. all the time

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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odi[ɔti]
adv
A word used to describe something that happens constantly or without stopping.

“odi tth'i.”

It is always like that.

Also means
  1. alternative form of odenh ("all the time")
  2. all the time

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ox[ɔx]
adv
Used to describe moving away or toward a certain direction.

“ox”

Off or away in a direction.

Also means
  1. off, away in a direction

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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S
si
pron
This is the word used to refer to yourself.

“si”

Me.

Also means
  1. first-person singular pronoun; I, me
  2. I, me

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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so[sɔ]
noun
Another way to write or say the word sro.

“so”

This is an alternative form of sro.

Also means
  1. alternative form of sro

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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T
ta[tætɬʰ]
root
A root used to describe an animate being in a reclining or lying position.

“ta”

A singular subject reclines.

Also means
  1. A classificatory root for animate nouns
  2. a singular subject reclines
  3. to recline

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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tan
stem
A verbal stem used in specific grammatical combinations of root, aspect, and mode.

“tan”

Verbal stem.

Also means
  1. Verbal stem occurring in the following root, aspect, and mode combinations
  2. Verbal stem

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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tax
stem
A linguistic component used in specific verb constructions involving roots, aspects, and modes.

“tax”

This is a verbal stem.

Also means
  1. Verbal stem occurring in the following root, aspect, and mode combinations
  2. Verbal stem

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ten
root
Describes the act of water or liquid turning into ice.

“ten”

It is freezing.

Also means
  1. to freeze

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ti[tʰi]
conj
This word describes being inside a period of time or being located among a group.

“ti”

During.

Also means
  1. during
  2. among, amidst
  3. times when, places where

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 9 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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