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    117 published entries

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Papiamento

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Papiamento
mi
personal pronoun
This is the first person singular pronoun used to refer to oneself.

“Mi ta biba na Aruba.”

I live in Aruba.

Also means
  1. I; first person singular pronoun
  2. I

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
kaminda[kah-MEEN-dah]
noun
road

“E kaminda aki ta bai direktamente na e playa.”

This road goes directly to the beach.

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Papiamento
diadomingo
noun
The day of the week following Saturday.

“Diadomingo ta un dia di deskanso.”

Sunday is a day of rest.

“Diadomingo nos ta sosega.”

We rest on Sunday.

Also means
  1. Sunday

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
djadumingu
noun
The day of the week following Saturday.

“Nos ta bishita famia djadumingu.”

We visit family on Sunday.

“Djadumingu mainta nos ta bai misa.”

We go to church on Sunday morning.

Also means
  1. Sunday

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
unAppears in an example
numeral
The number that comes after zero.

“Mi tin un ruman hòmber.”

I have one brother.

Also means
  1. the number one
  2. one

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
awaAppears in an example
noun
A clear liquid that humans, animals, and plants need to live.

“Mi tin sed, mi ke bebe un tiki awa.”

I am thirsty, I want to drink some water.

Also means
  1. clear liquid H₂O
  2. water

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
dosAppears in an example
numeral
The number equal to one plus one.

“Mi tin dos yiu.”

I have two children.

Also means
  1. the number two
  2. two

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
bosoAppears in an example
personal pronoun
This is the second person plural pronoun used to address two or more people.

“Boso ta bin ku mi?”

Are you all coming with me?

Also means
  1. you; second person plural pronoun
  2. you

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
hasiAppears in an example
verb
To perform an action or create something.

“Mi tin hopi trabou pa hasi awe.”

I have a lot of work to do today.

Also means
  1. to do
  2. to make

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
ochoAppears in an example
numeral
The number that comes after seven and before nine.

“Mi tin ocho flor den mi tas.”

I have eight flowers in my bag.

Also means
  1. the number eight
  2. eight

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
seisAppears in an example
numeral
The number that comes after five and before seven.

“Mi a kumpra seis apel.”

I bought six apples.

Also means
  1. the number six
  2. six

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
yeyeAppears in an example
noun
A small insect that makes a buzzing sound, or an insect with long wings known as a dragonfly.

“Mi a mira un yeye den e palu.”

I saw a cicada in the tree.

Also means
  1. cicada
  2. dragonfly

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
yüniAppears in an example
noun
The sixth month of the year.

“Mi tin un afspraak den yüni.”

I have an appointment in June.

Also means
  1. June

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
maartAppears in an example
noun
The third month of the calendar year.

“Mi a nase na maart.”

I was born in March.

Also means
  1. March

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
traha[trah-HAH]Appears in an example
verb
to work

“Mi tata ta traha duru tur dia.”

My father works hard every day.

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Papiamento
cuaterAppears in an example
numeral
The number that comes after three and before five.

“Mi tin cuater yu.”

I have four children.

Also means
  1. the number four
  2. four

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
skirbi[skeer-BEE]Appears in an example
verb
to write

“Mi mester skirbi un karta awe.”

I need to write a letter today.

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Papiamento
dialunaAppears in an example
noun
The first day of the working week.

“Dialuna ta mi dia faborito pa trabou.”

Monday is my favorite day for work.

Also means
  1. Monday

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
djamarsAppears in an example
noun
The second day of the work week. It follows Monday.

“Mi tin un reunion djamars.”

I have a meeting on Tuesday.

Also means
  1. Tuesday

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
yanüariAppears in an example
noun
The first month of the year.

“Mi a nase na yanüari.”

I was born in January.

Also means
  1. January

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
djárasonAppears in an example
noun
The day of the week that comes after Tuesday and before Thursday.

“Mi tin un reunion riba djárason.”

I have a meeting on Wednesday.

Also means
  1. Wednesday

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
djasabraAppears in an example
noun
The day of the week that comes after Friday and before Sunday.

“Djasabra mi ta bai playa.”

On Saturday I am going to the beach.

“Djasabra mi ta bai den siudat.”

I am going to the city on Saturday.

Also means
  1. Saturday

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
februariAppears in an example
noun
The second month of the calendar year.

“Mi a nase na februari.”

I was born in February.

Also means
  1. February

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
diabiernaAppears in an example
noun
The day of the week that comes after Thursday and before Saturday.

“Mi ta traha te diabierna.”

I work until Friday.

Also means
  1. Friday

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

AI-generated
Papiamento
sèptèmberAppears in an example
noun
The ninth month of the year.

“Mi kumpleaños ta den sèptèmber.”

My birthday is in September.

Also means
  1. September

Source: Wikidata lexemes — Wave 2 (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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