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-eta

suffix

A suffix used to make certain nouns plural, specifically by replacing the ending -iya.

“Qaaleta”

Voices

Also means

Plural marker.
plural marker

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

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-ota

suffix

A suffix used to indicate that there is more than one of a noun.

“Forms the plural of certain nouns ending in -uwa by replacing these endings with -ota.”

Forms the plural of certain nouns ending in -uwa by replacing these endings with -ota.

Also means

Plural marker.
Plural marker

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

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cora

det

Refers to a group consisting of more than one or two items, but not a very large number.

“Cora asay yidosona.”

Several people came.

Also means

several (consisting of a number more than one (especially, more than two) but not very many)
several

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

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coraa

noun

Refers to a large quantity or a great number of people or things gathered together.

“Coraa asay shiiqiis.”

Many people gathered.

Also means

many
A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

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

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daro

det

Used to describe a large or indefinite number of things.

“Daro asa yaas.”

Many people came.

Also means

many, A large, indefinite number of.
many

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

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hamma

verb

An expression used to indicate a strong preference or desire for a specific item.

“Mota hamma.”

Give me the food.

Also means

give me, an expression of strong preference or approbation for a named thing.
give me

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

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imma

verb

To transfer the possession or ownership of something to another person. It can be used for physical objects or abstract concepts.

“Taayyo maataa imma.”

Give food to the mother.

Also means

give, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).
give

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

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kanaa

noun

A common animal often kept as a pet or used for protection. This word refers to any member of the dog family, including wild relatives.

“Kanaa keettaa naagees.”

The dog guards the house.

Also means

dog (any member of the family Canidae, including domestic dogs, wolves, coyotes, jackals, and their relatives (extant and extinct))
dog (the species Canis familiaris (sometimes designated Canis lupus familiaris), domesticated for thousands of years and of highly variable appearance because of human breeding)
dog

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

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kattaa

noun

Food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time, usually as part of a main daily routine.

“Kattaa maana koshshees.”

It is necessary to eat a meal.

Also means

meal (food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity)
meal

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

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KubaAppears in an example

name

A country that is the largest island in the Caribbean.

“Kuba giddon daro asay dees.”

There are many people in Cuba.

Also means

Cuba (a country, the largest island (based on land area) in the Caribbean)
Cuba

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

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verb

To put food into your mouth and swallow it. This is the general action of consuming a meal.

“Ta maana maana.”

I will eat food.

Also means

to eat (to consume a meal)
to eat

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

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maattaa

noun

A white liquid produced by mammals for their young, or similar liquids from plants like almonds or soy.

“Maattaa maay!”

Drink the milk!

Also means

milk (a white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals to nourish their young)
milk (a white (or whitish) liquid obtained from a vegetable source such as almonds, coconuts, oats, rice, or soy beans)
milk

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

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name

A pronoun used to address one or more people directly. It can also refer to people in general.

“Ne ayya?”

How are you?

Also means

to you (to address (a person) using the pronoun you (in the past, especially to use you rather than thou, when you was considered more formal))
you (anyone, one; an unspecified individual or group of individuals (as subject or object))
you

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

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nuAppears in an example

pron

This word is used to refer to a group that includes the speaker and the people being addressed. It is an alternative way to say nuuni.

“Nu kataman de7oos.”

We live in the city.

Also means

we (including the person(s) being addressed)
alternative to nuuni
we

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

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siya

verb

To perceive sounds through the ears. It can also mean to listen to someone or to receive information.

“Ta qala siyaas.”

I heard the voice.

Also means

To perceive sounds through the ear.
To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way.
To exercise this faculty intentionally; to listen to.
To listen favourably to; to grant (a request etc.).
To receive information about; to come to learn of.
To listen to (a person, case) in a court of law; to try.
to hear

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

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tamaa

noun

A state of combustion that produces heat and flame.

“Tamaa qoocis.”

The fire burned.

Also means

fire (a (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering)
fire

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

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tamma

name

The number that follows nine and comes before eleven.

“Tamma gidiya minthata ekka.”

Take ten strong sticks.

Also means

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

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taAppears in an example

pron

This pronoun is used by the speaker to refer to themselves. It is an alternative to taani.

“Ta tamaarissanchcha.”

I am a teacher.

Also means

I, speaker referring to oneself.
alternative to taani
I

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

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tanaAppears in an example

pron

The word used by a person to refer to themselves when speaking.

“Tana tamaari.”

I am a student.

Also means

I, speaker referring to oneself.
I

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

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