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40 sign languages with signs. Signs are shown in SignWriting, never as notation.

  • British Sign Language

    117 published entries

  • Yugoslavian Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Philippine Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Nicaraguan Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • German Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Czech Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Swiss-French Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Brazilian Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Maltese Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Polish Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • Singapore Sign Language

    60 published entries

  • South African Sign Language

    55 published entries

  • Mexican Sign Language

    54 published entries

  • American Sign Language

    50 published entries

  • Taiwan Sign Language

    48 published entries

  • Quebec Sign Language

    42 published entries

  • Egypt Sign Language

    40 published entries

  • Paraguayan Sign Language

    39 published entries

  • Spanish Sign Language

    33 published entries

  • Albanian Sign Language

    31 published entries

  • Norwegian Sign Language

    24 published entries

  • Hungarian Sign Language

    24 published entries

  • Ethiopian Sign Language

    23 published entries

  • French Sign Language

    21 published entries

  • Thai Sign Language

    19 published entries

  • Ho Chi Minh City Sign Language

    16 published entries

  • Catalan Sign Language

    12 published entries

  • Japanese Sign Language

    11 published entries

  • Colombian Sign Language

    11 published entries

  • Romanian Sign Language

    11 published entries

  • Korean Sign Language

    9 published entries

  • Peruvian Sign Language

    7 published entries

  • Tunisian Sign Language

    6 published entries

  • Russian Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • New Zealand Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Italian Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Swiss-German Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Saudi Arabian Sign Language

    5 published entries

  • Argentine Sign Language

    4 published entries

  • Adamorobe Sign Language

    2 published entries

33 words and 0 phrases found.

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bangoon-narroo
adv
Happening immediately or without any delay.

“Bangoon-narroo warrang”

Go instantly.

Also means
  1. instantly

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

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belang
noun
A vessel made from woven fibers used for carrying items, also known as a string-bag.

“Ngalang belang ngerra.”

My bag is over there.

Also means
  1. alternative form of bilang ("bag, woven bag, string-bag")
  2. bag

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

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berbert
noun
This word refers to the biceps muscle of the arm. It is also used to describe an armlet or a strip of ringtail possum fur worn during certain festive ceremonies.

“Berbert buluk wurn.”

The armlet is made of possum skin.

“Ngalan berbert barrat.”

The biceps are strong.

Also means
  1. biceps
  2. armlet
  3. ringtail possum (i.e. the place where a strip of ringtail possum pelt is laid round on some festive occasions)

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

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bininang
noun
A relative who is the child of your aunt or uncle.

“Bininang bi-bula yinga.”

The cousins are singing.

Also means
  1. cousin

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

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boo-boo-gorrt
noun
A male child in relation to his parents.

“Ngarrga boo-boo-gorrt.”

The son is here.

Also means
  1. son

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

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booboop narrkwarren
noun
A group of people related to one another.

“ngarrgu booboop narrkwarren.”

I know the family.

Also means
  1. family

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

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boodamboo'in
noun
Something that is decorative or elaborate in style.

“Ngalan boodamboo'in.”

That is fancy.

Also means
  1. fancy

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

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booje
noun
Used to refer to the interior or inner part of something.

“Poje weentoe”

Into the fire

Also means
  1. inside

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

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bunu
noun
A plant belonging to the Melaleuca genus, commonly known as a tea tree.

“bunu”

tea tree

Also means
  1. tea tree (Melaleuca)
  2. tea tree

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

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burn-na-look
noun
The blackwood tree is a type of native Australian wattle with dark, durable wood.

“Burn-na-look birrang darrang.”

The blackwood tree stands in the forest.

Also means
  1. blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)
  2. blackwood

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

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E
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ela
pron
A word used to ask about the identity of a person.

“Ela nani?”

Who is that?

Also means
  1. who

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

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ela-mong-gi
verb
The act of creating or building something.

“ela-mong-gi wilam”

He made a house.

Also means
  1. made

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

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erraneen-barrong-neen
verb
To reveal secrets or tell tales about others.

“erraneen-barrong-neen baring”

Do not tattle

Also means
  1. tattle

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

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G
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gerrbik
noun
A person connected by blood or family lineage.

“gerrbik”

relative (same blood)

Also means
  1. relative (same blood)

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

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J
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jarren-nen
noun
A condition of pain or discomfort often related to illness or sickness.

“Jarren-nen karrb.”

The sickness is painful.

Also means
  1. colic
  2. malady
  3. sick

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

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K
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kalk
noun
A word used for wood, sticks, trees, or a log. It can also refer to a message stick.

“Woongana ngana kalk.”

We will give you a stick.

Also means
  1. wood
  2. stick
  3. tree
  4. wood (a forest)
  5. message stick
  6. log

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

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karri-karri-imboo
noun
A relative who is either a nephew or a cousin.

“Karri-karri-imboo yannin.”

The nephew is arriving.

Also means
  1. nephew
  2. cousin

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

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kerin
noun
A word for a female child in relation to her parents.

“Kerin.”

She is a daughter.

Also means
  1. daughter

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

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kerr-up-inon
noun
Refers to one's relatives or family members. It encompasses the group of people related by blood or social connection.

“Ngarra kerr-up-inon.”

These are my kin.

Also means
  1. kin
  2. family

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

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M
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mela
adv
A word used to ask about a location or place.

“Kūlindat mela?”

Where are the men?

Also means
  1. where

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

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moéang
noun
The Australian blackwood tree, scientifically known as Acacia melanoxylon.

“Moéang ba warrung.”

The blackwood and the wattle.

Also means
  1. Australian blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)
  2. Australian blackwood

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

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N
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narrkwarren
noun
A group of people related by blood or kinship.

“Narrkwarren ba-ngai.”

My family is here.

Also means
  1. family

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

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nga-we
verb
To stop working or moving to relax and recover energy.

“Nga-we wurnin.”

I will rest here.

“nga-we mirring.”

Rest on the ground.

Also means
  1. rest

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

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ngamudji
noun
A term used for a non-First Nation person, or sometimes referring to the bright red colors seen at sunset.

“Ngamudji warra-gundidj.”

The non-First Nation person comes from far away.

Also means
  1. white-skinned settler or man (in Australia)
  2. non-First Nation person
  3. The place where the soul returns to after death
  4. The bright red colors at sunset
  5. white man
  6. white-skinned settler or man

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

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P
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perret-perret
noun
A type of Australian bird that is related to plovers, often known for its loud calls.

“Perret-perret djerreep.”

The masked lapwing is flying.

Also means
  1. A masked lapwing (Vanellus miles), an Australian bird closely related to plovers.
  2. A masked lapwing

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

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T
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tanderum
noun
A ceremonial meeting where visitors offer gifts in exchange for permission to travel through traditional lands.

“Kulin kapi tanderum.”

People participate in the tanderum ritual.

Also means
  1. a ritual in which gifts are exchanged and the right of passage arranged for others to cross one's land

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

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Tib-but
name
A traditional ceremony for young men as they reach maturity.

“Dhanap Tib-but woorroong.”

They performed the Tib-but ceremony.

Also means
  1. male coming of age ceremony

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

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toorrt-koo-dong-a din
verb
To slow down or delay someone or something.

“Toorrt-koo-dong-a din yan.”

Impede the movement.

Also means
  1. impede

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

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W
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wat-ching-ka
adj
Happening right now without any delay.

“wat-ching-ka”

Immediate.

Also means
  1. immediate

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

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wayetuck
noun
The wayetuck refers to specific types of she-oak trees. These include the black she-oak and other related varieties.

“wayetuck ngarrga”

The she-oak makes a sound in the wind.

Also means
  1. black she-oak (Allocasuarina littoralis)
  2. she-oak (Casuarina leptoclada)
  3. black she-oak

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

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wilke-wilke ni-e-â
adj
This word is used to describe someone who cannot sit still or is unable to relax.

“wilke-wilke ni-e-â”

(Someone is) restless.

Also means
  1. restless

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

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Y
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yit-yit-mirring
noun
The hair growing on the edge of an eyelid.

“Yit-yit-mirring nange.”

My eyelash fell.

Also means
  1. eyelash

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

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yit-yita-mirring
noun
The small hairs growing on the edge of the eyelid.

“Yit-yita-mirring barni.”

The eyelash is long.

“Yit-yita-mirring yarran.”

The eyelash is long.

Also means
  1. eyelash

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

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