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aba[ˈa.ba]
noun
A male parent.

“Aba la ma ngofa.”

The father and his child.

Also means
  1. father

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

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abo[ˈa.bo]
verb
To cut something forcefully using a sharp instrument.

“Abo de tahi.”

Chop the wood.

Also means
  1. to hack off
  2. chop

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

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ace[ˈat͡ʃe]
noun
A small mark or sign that shows something was present.

“Ace ma taba o nola.”

There is a trace on the wall.

Also means
  1. a trace, mark
  2. a trace

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

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aco[ˈat͡ʃo]
noun
A sharp metal tool used for cutting or a specific type of spear.

“Aco ma dodika.”

The blade is sharp.

Also means
  1. a blade
  2. a kind of spear

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

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adat[a.ˈdat]
noun
A word used to represent traditional practices or customs, often referred to as adati.

“Adat ne o ronga.”

That custom is very important.

Also means
  1. alternative form of adati
  2. custom

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

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ado[ˈ(ʔ)a.do]
verb
To reach a destination or get to a place.

“Yia ado ma.”

He has arrived here.

Also means
  1. to arrive

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

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afa[ˈa.fa]
particle
A particle used at the end of a sentence to tell someone not to do something.

“notego ka ge afa”

(you) do not sit there!

Also means
  1. sentence-final negative imperative particle; do not!
  2. do not!

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

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age[ˈa.ɡe]
noun
The main woody stem of a tree or a raised wall built to prevent flooding.

“Age ma soa.”

The trunk of the tree is big.

Also means
  1. the trunk of a tree, tree trunk
  2. levee, embankment
  3. the trunk of a tree

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

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ago[ˈa.ɡo]
noun
A type of plant that grows underground and is used for food.

“Ago ma ngaku to ma gola.”

The ago root is my main food.

Also means
  1. a kind of root crop

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

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aha[ˈa.ha]
noun
An area of land where sago palms are grown.

“Yagoi aha kaho.”

I go to the sago plantation.

Also means
  1. a sago plantation

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

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ahi[ˈa.hi]
noun
The outer layer or natural covering of an object, fruit, or animal.

“Lemo maahi.”

The rind of a lemon.

Also means
  1. skin
  2. rind
  3. shell
  4. cover

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

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aka[ˈa.ka]
verb
To throw or fling something through the air.

“De aka o bua.”

He tosses the fruit.

Also means
  1. to toss, throw
  2. to toss

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

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ake[ˈa.ke]
noun
The clear liquid that is essential for life and found in rivers and seas.

“ake besa”

rainwater

Also means
  1. water

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

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aki[ˈa.ki]
noun
The organ in the mouth used for tasting and speaking.

“Aki ya dorou.”

The tongue is red.

Also means
  1. tongue

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

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ako[ˈʔa.ko]
noun
The male reproductive organ.

“O ako.”

The penis.

Also means
  1. penis

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

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aku[ˈa.ku]
verb
Used to indicate permission or possibility. It expresses whether someone has the right or authorization to do something.

“una owosa toma hito, mina moaku ua”

he enters the kitchen, she may not

Also means
  1. to be allowed
  2. may

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

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ale[ˈa.le]
verb
To wind something around itself or into a series of loops.

“Uli ale o taba.”

The snake coils the branch.

Also means
  1. to coil

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

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alo[ˈʔa.lo]
verb
Describing something that has a low temperature.

“ake alo”

the water is cold

Also means
  1. to be cold

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

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alus[ˈa.lus]
verb
Used to describe something that is smooth to the touch or a person who acts with politeness and refinement.

“I ma ranga alus.”

Their behavior is refined.

Also means
  1. to be smooth
  2. to be polite
  3. to be refined (culturally)

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

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amo[ˈa.mo]
noun
A tropical tree that produces a large, starchy fruit used for food.

“O amo ma duku.”

The breadfruit tree is tall.

Also means
  1. the breadfruit tree (Artocarpus altilis)
  2. breadfruit tree

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

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ana[ˈa.na]
pron
A pronoun used to refer to people, or to indicate a person and the group they are with.

“ginado se ana”

ask them

Also means
  1. third-person plural pronoun, they
  2. third-person singular pronoun, he, she, the singular they
  3. preceding a name, indicates a family or group of people
  4. they

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

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ao[ˈa.o]
noun
Pieces of wood used to build the sides or base of a canoe.

“Ao ma kolano e reba.”

The canoe planks are strong.

Also means
  1. planks for a canoe

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

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apel[ˈa.pel]
noun
A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and firm white flesh.

“apel”

Apple.

Also means
  1. apple

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

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ara[ˈa.ɾa]
noun
The natural object that shines in the night sky; also used to refer to a period of time like a month.

“Ara ma nanga.”

The moon is bright.

Also means
  1. the moon
  2. calendar

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

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are[ˈa.ɾe]
verb
To rub the skin with nails or an object to relieve itching.

“Ngofa are una taba.”

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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ari[ˈʔa.ɾi]
verb
To shed tears from the eyes, usually as an expression of pain or sadness.

“O ana ari.”

The child is crying.

Also means
  1. to cry

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

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aru[ˈa.ɾu]
noun
An opening or hollow space in a solid surface or object.

“Iki aru ma somo.”

There is a hole in the ground.

Also means
  1. a hole

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

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asal[a.ˈsal]
noun
The beginning or source of something.

“Nara ngone i goguru asal ma bobeto.”

We are studying the origin of the language.

Also means
  1. origin

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

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asu[ˈa.su]
verb
A verb used to describe when someone's voice sounds as if it is coming through the nose.

“Nuna asu.”

Their voice is nasal.

Also means
  1. to be nasal

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

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ata[ˈa.ta]
noun
The upper part of the front of a person's body.

“Una ma ata kofolo.”

His chest hurts.

Also means
  1. chest

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

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ate[ˈa.te]
verb
To join two or more things together.

“Ito ate.”

It connects.

Also means
  1. to connect

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

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au[ˈa.u]
noun
The red liquid that flows through the bodies of people and animals.

“Au sofalo.”

Blood is flowing.

Also means
  1. blood

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

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awa[ˈa.wa]
noun
A multi-colored arc in the sky that appears after rain.

“Awa so laha.”

The rainbow has appeared.

Also means
  1. rainbow

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

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B
baba[ˈba.ba]
noun
The male parent of a person.

“Baba ma ngofa soa.”

The father's child is here.

Also means
  1. father

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

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babu[ˈba.bu]
verb
To drop downward from a higher position, or to be defeated in a position of power.

“ngofa ibabu”

children fall

Also means
  1. (of humans) to fall
  2. to be overthrown
  3. to fall

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

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baca[ˈba.t͡ʃa]
verb
The act of looking at and interpreting written symbols or text.

“To baca buku”

You read a book

Also means
  1. to read

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

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bai[ˈba.i]
verb
To make something visible or display it to someone.

“bai ngone”

show us

Also means
  1. to show

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

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baja[ˈba.d͡ʒa]
verb
To try to convince someone to do or believe something.

“Una baja aku ma ronga.”

He tried to persuade me to come.

Also means
  1. to persuade
  2. to tempt

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

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baju[ˈba.d͡ʒu]
noun
A garment worn on the upper part of the body.

“Baju ini sangat bagus.”

This shirt is very nice.

Also means
  1. a shirt

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

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baki[ˈba.ki]
noun
A flat, shallow container with a raised edge, used for carrying or holding items.

“Baki ne ma nagi.”

Put it on the tray.

Also means
  1. a tray

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

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