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A
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abutAppears in an example
noun
The part of a plant that grows under the ground to hold it in place and take up water.

“Ai-tahan nia abut boot.”

The tree's root is big.

Also means
  1. root

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

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ahiAppears in an example
noun
A burning mass of flame and heat.

“Ahi han ai-laran.”

The fire is burning the forest.

Also means
  1. fire

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

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ai-fuanAppears in an example
noun
The edible product of a plant or tree that contains seeds.

“Ita tenke han ai-fuan atu sai isin-di'ak.”

We must eat fruit to stay healthy.

Also means
  1. fruit

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

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B
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borgol
noun
Two metal rings joined by a short chain, used to lock a person's wrists together.

“Polisia uza borgol ba ema ne'e.”

The police used handcuffs on this person.

Also means
  1. handcuffs

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

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buti
verb
To apply pressure to something with your hands or fingers.

“Buti ai-fuan ne'e atu foti ninia ran.”

Squeeze this fruit to get its juice.

Also means
  1. to squeeze, to press
  2. to squeeze

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

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baniAppears in an example
noun
A bee is a small insect that makes honey and has wings.

“Bani ida hanesan insecto ida ne'ebé fó bani-been.”

A bee is an insect that gives honey.

Also means
  1. bee (insect)
  2. bee

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

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baurAppears in an example
noun
A colorful arch that appears in the sky after it rains when the sun shines.

“Baur mosu iha lalehan bainhira udan para.”

A rainbow appears in the sky after the rain stops.

Also means
  1. rainbow

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

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beloAppears in an example
verb
To touch or stroke something with the tongue.

“Asu belo liman tanba gostu.”

The dog licked the hand because it was happy.

Also means
  1. to lick

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

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bibiAppears in an example
noun
An animal often kept on farms for milk or meat.

“Bibi han du'ut iha toos laran.”

The goat eats grass in the field.

Also means
  1. goat

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

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C
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cacat
adj
A term used to describe someone who has a physical disability.

“Nia cacat tanba asidente ida.”

He is handicapped because of an accident.

Also means
  1. handicapped

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

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F
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fila
verb
To change direction or to move around.

“Fila ba karuk.”

Turn to the left.

Also means
  1. to turn

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

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fó
verb
To hand something over to another person or provide something to someone.

“Ha'u fó livru ba nia.”

I give the book to him/her.

Also means
  1. to give

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

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forsa
noun
Physical strength or energy used to move or change something.

“Ita presiza forsa atu muda fatuk boot ne'e.”

We need force to move this large stone.

Also means
  1. force

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

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faseAppears in an example
verb
The act of cleaning something using water.

“Hau fase liman.”

I wash my hands.

Also means
  1. to wash

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

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fehuk-midarAppears in an example
noun
A nutritious root vegetable that tastes sweet.

“Ami han fehuk-midar ba han-kalan.”

We ate sweet potato for dinner.

Also means
  1. sweet potato

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

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fuanAppears in an example
noun
The fleshy product of a tree or plant that contains seeds, or the organ in the body that pumps blood.

“Hau han fuan ida.”

I am eating a piece of fruit.

Also means
  1. fruit
  2. heart (bodily organ)

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

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futiAppears in an example
noun
A small, hard growth on the surface of the skin.

“Nia liman iha futi ida.”

He has a wart on his hand.

Also means
  1. wart

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

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H
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han
verb
To consume food.

“mai ita han”

let's eat

Also means
  1. to eat

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

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hana
noun
A thin, pointed weapon that is shot from a bow.

“Iha tempu uluk, ema uza hana atu kaer animais.”

In the past, people used an arrow to catch animals.

Also means
  1. arrow

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

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ha'uAppears in an example
pron
The pronoun used by a person to refer to themselves.

“Ha'u han hahán.”

I am eating food.

Also means
  1. I (personal pronoun)
  2. me (direct object of a verb)
  3. me (object of a preposition)
  4. me (indirect object of a verb)
  5. my (belonging to me)
  6. I

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

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horonAppears in an example
verb
To use your nose to detect an odor or scent.

“Ha'u horon hahán ne'ebé morin.”

I smell the food that is fragrant.

Also means
  1. to smell
  2. to sniff

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

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hudiAppears in an example
noun
A long, curved yellow fruit that grows in clusters on a tropical plant.

“Hau gosta han hudi.”

I like to eat bananas.

Also means
  1. banana

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

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I
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imiAppears in an example
pron
Used to address a group of two or more people.

“Imi hotu mai han.”

All of you come to eat.

Also means
  1. you (plural)

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

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inaAppears in an example
noun
The female parent of a person.

“Ina prepara hahan ba ami.”

Mother prepares food for us.

Also means
  1. mother

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

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itaAppears in an example
pron
A pronoun used to refer to a group that includes the speaker and the person being spoken to.

“Ita hotu han hamutuk.”

We all eat together.

Also means
  1. we
  2. our

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

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J
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janelaAppears in an example
noun
An opening in a wall or roof to let in light and air.

“Livru sira hanesan janela nakloke ba mundu.”

Books are open windows to the world.

Also means
  1. window

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

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K
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kampu
noun
A large open area of land that is not currently being used for farming.

“Sira halimar bola iha kampu.”

They are playing ball in the field.

Also means
  1. uncultivated field

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

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katarAppears in an example
noun
A physical sensation on the skin that makes you want to scratch it.

“Ha'u-nia liman katar hela.”

My hand is itching.

Also means
  1. itch

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

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keijuAppears in an example
noun
A food made from the pressed curds of milk. It is often eaten with bread.

“Ha'u gosta han keiju ho paun.”

I like to eat cheese with bread.

Also means
  1. cheese (dairy product)
  2. cheese

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

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koiAppears in an example
verb
To rub the skin with your fingernails, often to relieve an itch.

“Labarik koi nia liman.”

The child scratches their hand.

Also means
  1. to scratch

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

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L
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lima
num
The number that comes after four and before six.

“Ha'u iha lapis lima.”

I have five pencils.

Also means
  1. five

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

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liman
noun
The part of the body at the end of the arm, including the fingers.

“Fó ó-nia liman mai ha'u.”

Give me your hand.

Also means
  1. hand
  2. arm

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

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laAppears in an example
adv
A word used to show that something is not true or does not happen.

“Hau la han.”

I am not eating.

Also means
  1. not

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

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lahoAppears in an example
noun
A small rodent that is often found in houses or fields. It is a common pest.

“Laho ida han ha'u-nia paun.”

A mouse ate my bread.

Also means
  1. mouse
  2. rat

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

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latuAppears in an example
noun
A black substance made by burning wood slowly without much air.

“Maka'it uza latu atu sunu ai-han.”

The cook uses charcoal to cook food.

Also means
  1. charcoal

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

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lojaAppears in an example
noun
A place where goods are sold.

“Loja ne'e fa'an hahán.”

This shop sells food.

Also means
  1. shop

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

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M
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maun
noun
A male sibling who is older than you.

“Maun boot la iha uma.”

The eldest brother is not at home.

Also means
  1. older brother

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

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mota
noun
A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea or a lake.

“Mota ne'e boot tebes.”

This river is very big.

Also means
  1. river

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

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mameraAppears in an example
noun
A flash of bright light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm.

“Mamera nabilan iha lalehan.”

Lightning flashed in the sky.

Also means
  1. lightning

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

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merkaduAppears in an example
noun
A place where people buy and sell goods like food, clothes, and other items.

“Ita bá merkadu atu sosa modo-tahan.”

We go to the market to buy vegetables.

Also means
  1. market

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

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O
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oioinAppears in an example
adj
Used to describe a collection of many different types of things.

“Han hahán oi-oin (han modo tahan no salda, aifuan, fehuk ropa no paun, na'an no ikan, susuben oioin, etu no koto, azeite no manteinga, nsst).”

Eat a variety of foods (eat leafy vegetables and salad, fruit, potatoes and bread, meat and fish, different kinds of milks, cooked rice and fava beans, olives and butter, etc.).

Also means
  1. various
  2. diverse

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

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osanAppears in an example
noun
The coins or paper notes used to buy goods and services.

“Ita presiza osan atu sosa ai-han.”

We need money to buy food.

Also means
  1. money

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

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R
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raanAppears in an example
noun
The red liquid that flows through the bodies of humans and animals.

“Iha raan iha ninia liman.”

There is blood on his/her hand.

Also means
  1. blood

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

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rooAppears in an example
noun
A leaf is a part of a plant that grows on a branch. It is usually green.

“Roo aihan ne'e matak.”

The leaf of this plant is green.

Also means
  1. leaf

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

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S
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see
verb
To change the direction one is facing or to present something to someone.

“See o nia oin ba ne'e.”

Turn your face this way.

Also means
  1. to turn
  2. to present

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

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soe
verb
To project something through the air with force using the hand or arm.

“Labarik sira soe fatuk ba tasi.”

The children throw stones into the sea.

Also means
  1. to throw

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

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surat-tahan
noun
A thin, flat material used for writing or printing on.

“Hau hakerek iha surat-tahan.”

I am writing on a sheet of paper.

Also means
  1. sheet of paper
  2. paper
  3. page

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

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sáAppears in an example
pron
Used to ask about an object, action, or thing.

“Sá mak o han?”

What are you eating?

Also means
  1. what

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

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sabrakaAppears in an example
noun
A round, juicy citrus fruit that is usually orange in color.

“Ha'u han sabraka ida.”

I am eating an orange.

Also means
  1. orange (fruit)
  2. orange

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

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sananAppears in an example
noun
A container made of metal or clay used for cooking food.

“Ina tein hahán iha sanan laran.”

Mother is cooking food in the pot.

Also means
  1. pot
  2. pan
  3. saucepan

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

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siinAppears in an example
adj
Having a sharp or acidic taste like lemon or vinegar.

“Aihan ne'e siin tebes.”

This food is very sour.

Also means
  1. sour

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

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susubeenAppears in an example
noun
A white liquid produced by female mammals to feed their young.

“Labarik hanoin hemu susubeen.”

The child wants to drink milk.

Also means
  1. milk

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

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T
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taanAppears in an example
noun
Refers to a single thickness or a folded part of something.

“Hahán ne'e iha taan rua.”

This food has two layers.

Also means
  1. layer
  2. fold

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

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talasAppears in an example
noun
A type of plant grown for its edible underground tubers.

“Ita han talas iha tempu meiu-dia.”

We eat taro at lunchtime.

Also means
  1. an aroid plant with highly-prized edible tubers
  2. taro

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

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taliAppears in an example
noun
A long, strong cord made of twisted strands of fiber used for tying or pulling things.

“Ita presiza tali atu kesi hahan ne'e.”

We need a rope to tie this food.

Also means
  1. rope

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

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tamanAppears in an example
verb
To place something or someone into the ground and cover it up.

“Sira taman ai-han iha rai.”

They bury the food in the ground.

Also means
  1. to bury

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

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tataAppears in an example
verb
To use your teeth to cut into or grip something.

“Katuas ne'e fahi tata nia liman.”

The pig bit the old man's hand.

Also means
  1. to bite

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

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tesiAppears in an example
verb
To divide or open something using a sharp tool.

“Tesi ai-han ne'e.”

Cut this food.

Also means
  1. to cut

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

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toosAppears in an example
adj
Describes something that is firm and solid to the touch.

“Ai-tahan ne'e toos tebes.”

This leaf is very hard.

Also means
  1. hard

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

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tunaAppears in an example
noun
A long, snake-like fish that lives in water.

“Ha'u hahan tuna.”

I am eating eel.

Also means
  1. eel

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

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tunuAppears in an example
verb
To cook food using dry heat, like in an oven or over a fire.

“Ita atu tunu ikan ba han kalan.”

We are going to roast fish for dinner.

Also means
  1. to bake
  2. to roast

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

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U
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uhiAppears in an example
noun
A root vegetable with a sweet taste often eaten as food.

“Ita han uhi ba tuku rua.”

We eat sweet potatoes at two o'clock.

Also means
  1. sweet potato (Manihot utilissima)
  2. sweet potato

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

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X
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xoklateAppears in an example
noun
A sweet food made from cocoa beans, often eaten as a treat.

“Hau gosta han xoklate.”

I like to eat chocolate.

Also means
  1. chocolate

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

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