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A
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auAppears in an example
noun
A tall, woody grass used for building or crafts.

“Ita uza au atu halo kadeira.”

We use bamboo to make chairs.

Also means
  1. bamboo

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

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H
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halo
verb
To perform an action or construct something.

“Ita presiza halo uma foun.”

We need to build a new house.

Also means
  1. to do, to make
  2. to build

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

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henaAppears in an example
noun
Material made by weaving threads used to make clothes, blankets, or bags.

“Ita uza hena atu halo roupa.”

We use cloth to make clothes.

Also means
  1. cloth
  2. fabric

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

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K
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kabenAppears in an example
noun
The formal state of being joined together as a husband and wife.

“Sira deside atu halo kaben.”

They decided to get married.

Also means
  1. marriage

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

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kilatAppears in an example
noun
A weapon that fires projectiles, such as a gun or rifle.

“Polisia lori kilat bainhira halo patrolia.”

The police carry a firearm when on patrol.

Also means
  1. firearm

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

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L
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lanAppears in an example
noun
The soft, thick hair that grows on sheep and is often used to make clothes.

“Jupe ne'e halo husi lan.”

This sweater is made from wool.

Also means
  1. wool

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

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S
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sarafAppears in an example
noun
A part of the body that carries messages between the brain and other parts.

“Dudu saraf bele halo dolor boot.”

Pushing a nerve can cause great pain.

Also means
  1. nerve

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

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