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-tu-
infix
This is an infix used in sentences to refer to the group 'us'.

“Abantu batuhaire ebiryo.”

The people gave us food.

Also means
  1. 1st person plural object concord.
  2. 1st person plural object concord

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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A
a-[a-]
prefix
A prefix used as a subject concord for class 1 nouns. It indicates that the subject is a person.

“a- + -kora → akora”

He or she does.

Also means
  1. he, she; class 1 subject concord
  2. he, she

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abantu[aβáːntu]
noun
This word is the plural form of omuntu, referring to a group of human beings.

“Abantu nibagenda.”

The people are going.

Also means
  1. plural of omuntu
  2. people

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abiri[aːβíɾi]
num
The cardinal number representing the quantity of twenty.

“Ndi n'ebitabu abiri.”

I have twenty books.

“Abiri abantu bakaja.”

Twenty people went.

Also means
  1. class 6 form of -biri (“two”)
  2. twenty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aha[áːha]
pron
A term representing a classification of the word 'ha', specifically referring to 'what'.

“Aha niyo nsonga?”

What is the reason?

Also means
  1. class 16 of -ha: what
  2. what

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aho[áːho]
det
A demonstrative word used to point to a place that is not immediately here, but is nearby or known to the speakers.

“Ninkwenda kuza aho.”

I want to go there.

Also means
  1. class 16 medial demonstrative
  2. there

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aitu[áí̯tu]
pron
A word used to show that something belongs to us.

“Eki n'ekyaitu.”

This is ours.

Also means
  1. our (first-person plural possessive pronoun)
  2. our

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ama-
prefix
This is a prefix used for nouns belonging to the sixth noun class in the language.

“amajuta”

oils

Also means
  1. Class 6 noun prefix.
  2. Class 6 noun prefix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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amaino
noun
The hard white objects in the mouth used for biting and chewing.

“Amaino gange gankwata.”

My teeth are hurting.

Also means
  1. plural of eriino.
  2. teeth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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amaizi[amáí̯zi]
noun
The clear liquid that we drink and use to wash things.

“Ninkwenda amaizi.”

I want water.

Also means
  1. water

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ana[áːna]
num
The number that comes after thirty-nine. It is also used as a class 6 form for the number four.

“Abantu ana bahikire.”

Forty people have arrived.

Also means
  1. class 6 form of -na (four)
  2. forty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ange[áːŋɡe]
pron
A possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to the speaker.

“Ekitabu kyangye.”

It is my book.

Also means
  1. my (first-person singular possessive pronoun)
  2. my

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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anyu[áɲu]
pron
This is a possessive pronoun used when referring to something that belongs to two or more people.

“Enyumba anyu nungi.”

Your house is nice.

Also means
  1. your (second-person plural possessive pronoun)
  2. your

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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asa[áːsa]
verb
To cause something to break or to be destroyed.

“Onyasa ebigwaje ebyo.”

You are causing those things to break.

Also means
  1. causative of -ata
  2. causative of -ata:

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ata[áːta]
verb
To smash something into pieces or to spill milk.

“Ata amata g’abaana.”

He spills the children's milk.

Also means
  1. to break, to destroy
  2. to spill (milk)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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awe[áːwe]
pron
A possessive pronoun used to show that something belongs to one person you are speaking to.

“Ekitabo kyawe.”

Your book.

Also means
  1. your (second-person singular possessive pronoun)
  2. your

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
ba-[βa-]
prefix
A subject prefix used for plural agreement in class 2, usually referring to people.

“ba- + -kora → bakora”

They do.

Also means
  1. they; class 2 subject concord
  2. they

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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baha[βáha]
pron
An interrogative word used to ask about the identity of people belonging to class 2.

“Abantu abo ni baha?”

Who are those people?

Also means
  1. class 2 of -ha: who
  2. who

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bantu[βáːntu]
noun
This word refers to a group of human beings, specifically appearing here without the initial prefix.

“Bantu abahika.”

People who have arrived.

Also means
  1. augmentless form of abantu; they are people
  2. people

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bara[βâɾa]
verb
To determine the total number of something.

“Ninkubara ebintu byange.”

I am counting my things.

Also means
  1. to count

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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baza[βáza]
verb
To speak with someone or to communicate using a language.

“Nimbaza orutooro.”

I speak Tooro.

Also means
  1. to talk, to converse
  2. to speak a language
  3. to talk

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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be-
prefix
A prefix form used before a verb that starts with the letter e.

“be- + efubika = beefubika”

This shows how the prefix changes when added to a verb starting with e.

Also means
  1. Form used before a verb beginning with the letter e of ba-
  2. prefix variation

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bi[βi]
adj
Describes something that is not good, or is unpleasant and ugly.

“Ebigambo bi”

Bad words

Also means
  1. bad
  2. hideous, ugly

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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biri[βíɾi]
num
This is the number two used for counting.

“Biri ni omuhanda.”

Two are on the road.

Also means
  1. two

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bo[βo]
pron
A pronoun used to refer to a group of people in class 2.

“Bo balukwija”

They are coming.

Also means
  1. class 2 of -o: they
  2. they

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bona[βóna]
verb
To perceive someone or something with your eyes. It can also mean to experience a particular event or situation.

“Nobona omuntu?”

Do you see the person?

Also means
  1. to see
  2. to look
  3. to experience something

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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boya[βója]
verb
To have a pleasant or sweet scent.

“Ekyokurya nikiboya.”

The food smells good.

Also means
  1. to smell good

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bu-[βu-]
prefix
A prefix used to show agreement with nouns in class 14. It acts as a subject or pronominal marker.

“bu- + -kora → bukora”

It or they (class 14) do.

Also means
  1. class 14 pronominal concord
  2. it, they; class 14 subject concord
  3. positive imperative form of -bu- (it, them; class 14 object concord)
  4. class 14 concord

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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busa[βúsa]
adj
Refers to being empty or, in a specific context, not wearing any clothes.

“Omwana ali busa.”

The child is naked.

Also means
  1. class 14 indefinite of -sa (“empty”)
  2. naked, not wearing clothes
  3. naked

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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byo[βjo]
pronoun
A pronoun used for class 8 nouns meaning 'they'.

“Ebyokurya byo biri omumeza.”

The foods are on the table.

Also means
  1. class 8 of -o: they
  2. they

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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C
ceke[t͡ʃéke]
adj
Describes something that lacks thickness or is physically frail.

“Omuhara ogwo n'aceke.”

That girl is thin.

Also means
  1. thin
  2. weak

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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D
di[di]
adv
Used to ask about the time an event happens.

“Di obw'oraikara?”

When will you sit?

Also means
  1. when, at what time
  2. when

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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E
e-[e-]
prefix
A grammatical prefix used to link words for noun classes 4 and 9.

“e- + -nu = enu”

e- + -nu = these

Also means
  1. class 4 pronominal concord
  2. class 9 pronominal concord

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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emana[emána]
noun
The female reproductive organ.

“Emana n'ekicweka ky'omubiri.”

The vagina is a part of the body.

Also means
  1. vagina

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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embeba[embéβa]
noun
A medium-sized rodent with a long tail.

“Embeba yariye ebiryo.”

The rat ate the food.

Also means
  1. rat (Rattus)
  2. rat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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emu[éːmu]
num
A number used to represent a single object or person.

“Ndi n'omwana emu.”

I have one child.

Also means
  1. one
  2. inflection of -mu:

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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enda[éːnda]
noun
The part of the body that holds food, or the state of being with child.

“Aine enda.”

She is pregnant.

Also means
  1. abdomen, belly
  2. stomach
  3. pregnancy
  4. fetus; embryo

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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enfundo[enfúːndo]
noun
The muscular back part of the lower leg.

“Enfundo yangu yancwire.”

My calf muscle is cramping.

Also means
  1. calf (of a leg)
  2. calf

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ensa[éːnsa]
noun
The small bone at the front of the knee joint, also known as the patella.

“Ensa yange ekyaluma.”

My kneecap still hurts.

Also means
  1. kneecap
  2. patella

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ensi[éːnsi]
noun
The solid part of the surface of the earth or a specific country.

“Ensi nungi.”

The land is good.

Also means
  1. land, ground
  2. country (region of land)
  3. the earth, the world

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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