1.
à [a]
v. Tone: [p]
1. he, she [SILCAWL Number: 1650]
Examples:
- à
'he'
[a]
[p]
Frame Type: Isolation
1. 3Sg
àá [aː]
Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. no [SILCAWL Number: 1700]
Examples:
- àá
'no'
[aː]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation
mòáa [mowaː]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: áa pl: mèáa)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. shrimp [SILCAWL Number: 1092]
Examples:
- moaa
'shrimp'
[mowaː]
3[43]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- meaa
'shrimp'
[mejaː]
3[43]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi moaa na bosasa.
'He looks at the shrimp courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi moaː na ɓosasa]
44563[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi moaa e tɛi.
'He sees the shrimp inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi moaː tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ moaa na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the shrimp courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ moaː na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[44]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ moaa e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the shrimp inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ moaː tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi moaa mwamɛ.
'He wants my shrimp.'
[atokaⁿɗi moaː mʷamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka moaa mwamɛ.
'He will want my shrimp.'
[amutoka moaː mʷamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- moaa mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's shrimp'
[moaː mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa moaa
'the color of the shrimp'
[m̩vela mʷa moaː]
44452[32]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
éàabɛ̂ [eaːɓɛ]
adj. infl. (
Stem: àabɛ̂)
Tone: [22p] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. long [SILCAWL Number: 1513]
2. tall
Examples:
- éàabɛ̂
'long'
[ea:ɓɛ]
5[22p]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
àbé mùmú [aɓe mumu]
Tone: [3523]
1. (he is) impotent (Gloss: 3Sg-be.NEG 3Sg(C3)-man)
[SILCAWL Number: 0194]
Examples:
- àbé mùmú
'he is not a man'
[aɓe mumu]
[3523]
Frame Type: Isolation
èàbiye [ejaɓije]
v. (
Stem: àbiye)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. lenthen [SILCAWL Number: 1514]
Examples:
- èàbiye
'lengthen'
[ejaɓije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èàdana [eaɗana]
v. (
Stem: àdana)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. pretend [SILCAWL Number: 0299]
Examples:
- èàdana
'pretend'
[eaɗana]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mwádì [mʷaɗi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ádì pl: myàdí)
Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: L
1. female
mwàdó [mwaɗo]
n. 1/2 (
Stem: àdó pl: wàdó)
Tone: [45] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. woman [SILCAWL Number: 0329]
2. wife [SILCAWL Number: 0363]
Examples:
- mwàdó
'woman'
[mwaɗo]
[45]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàdó
'women'
[waɗo]
[45]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mwado na bosasa.
'He looks at the woman courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mʷaɗo na ɓosasa]
44663[5]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mwado e tɛi.
'He sees the woman inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mʷaɗo tɛi]
45563[4]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mwado na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the woman courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mʷaɗo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
446524[]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mwado e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the woman inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mʷaɗo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46652[4]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mwado aamɛ.
'He wants my woman.'
[atokaⁿɗi mʷaɗaːmɛ]
45562[3]3a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mwado aamɛ.
'He will want my woman.'
[amutoka mʷaɗaːmɛ]
46552[3]3a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mwado a Ndanda
'Ndanda's woman'
[mʷaɗa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[4]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mwado
'the color of the woman'
[m̩vela mʷa mʷaɗo]
44452[3]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ààdú [aːɗu]
pro. poss. (
Stem: àdú)
Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: Unknown
1. his, her
2. his, hers
Examples:
- ààdú
'his'
[aːɗu]
3[34]
Frame Type: Isolation
- lɛmɔ aadu
'his eel'
[lemo aːɗu]
552[23]
Frame Type: 1. _____ eel
- papi aadu
'his porridge'
[papi aːɗu]
542[23]
Frame Type: 2. _____ porridge
- mpolo mwadu
'his chief'
[m̩polo mʷaɗu]
[34453]
Frame Type: 3. _____ chief
- mocɛcɛ mwadu
'his baby'
[motʃɛtʃɛ mʷaɗu]
344[53]
Frame Type: 4. _____ baby
- moto aadu
'his person'
[motaːɗu]
33[34]
Frame Type: 5. _____ person
- eima eadu
'his thing'
[eimaːɗu]
363[52]
Frame Type: 6. _____ thing
bwáì [ɓʷai]
n. 14/4 sg (
Stem: áì pl: mèbwáì irreg. infl.: Additive)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. pain [SILCAWL Number: 0230]
Examples:
- bwáì
'pain'
[ɓʷai]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
dyáì [ɗʲai]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: áì pl: máì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. garbage dump [SILCAWL Number: 0682]
Examples:
- dyáì
'garbage dump'
[ɗʲai]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- máì
'garbage dumps'
[mai]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èàkana [eakana]
v. (
Stem: àkana)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. say goodbye, take leave of, bid farewell [SILCAWL Number: 0445]
Examples:
- èàkana
'say goodbye'
[eakana]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dyàkásì [ɗʲakasi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: àkásì pl: màkásì)
Tone: [45a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. donkey [SILCAWL Number: 0986]
Examples:
- dyàkásì
'donkey'
[ɗʲakasi]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkásì
'donkeys'
[makasi]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi dyakasi na bosasa.
'He looks at the donkey courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɗʲakasi na ɓosasa]
4466[354]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi dyakasi e tɛi.
'He sees the donkey inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɗʲakasi tɛi]
4556[343]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ dyakasi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the donkey courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɗʲakasi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[343]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ dyakasi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the donkey inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɗʲakasi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[343]4B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi dyakasi dyamɛ.
'He wants my donkey.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɗʲakasi ɗʲamɛ]
4556[343]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka dyakasi dyamɛ.
'He will want my donkey.'
[amutoka ɗʲakasi ɗʲamɛ]
4655[343]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- dyakasi dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's donkey'
[ɗʲakasi ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[453]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa dyakasi
'the color of the donkey'
[m̩vela mʷa ɗʲakasi]
4445[23a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mwákò [mʷako]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ákò pl: myákò)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. morning [SILCAWL Number: 1378]
Examples:
- mwákò
'morning'
[mʷako]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- myákò
'mornings'
[mʲako]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èákwà [eakʷa]
v. (
Stem: ákwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. crawl (of humans) [SILCAWL Number: 0158]
Examples:
- èákwà
'crawl'
[eakʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èàla [eala]
v. (
Stem: àla)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. cut open [SILCAWL Number: 0593]
Examples:
- èàla
'cut open'
[eala]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
bwálò [ɓʷalo]
n. 14/4 (
Stem: álò pl: mebwalo irreg. infl.: Additive)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. canoe, pirogue [SILCAWL Number: 0851]
Examples:
- bwálò
'canoe'
[ɓʷalo]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèbwálò
'canoes'
[meɓʷalo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi bwalo na bosasa.
'He looks at the canoe courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɓʷalo na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi bwalo e tɛi.
'He sees the canoe inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɓʷalo tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ bwalo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the canoe courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɓʷalo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ bwalo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the canoe inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɓʷalo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi bwalo bwamɛ.
'He wants my canoe.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɓʷalo ɓʷamɛ]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka bwalo bwamɛ.
'He will want my canoe.'
[amutoka ɓʷalo ɓʷamɛ]
4655[64]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- bwalo bwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's canoe'
[ɓʷalo ɓʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa bwalo
'the color of the canoe'
[m̩vela mʷa ɓʷalo]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mwàlo [mʷalo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: àlo pl: myalo)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. gossip (action)
Examples:
- mwàlo
'gossip'
[mʷalo]
[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- myàlo
'gossips'
[mʲalo]
[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èàlwama [ealʷama]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: àlwama pl: bèàlwama)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. agreement [SILCAWL Number: 0473]
Examples:
- èàlwama
'agreement'
[ealʷama]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèàlwama
'agreements'
[ɓealʷama]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ámà [ama]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. hammer [SILCAWL Number: 0706]
Examples:
- ámà
'hammer'
[ama]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èámà [eama]
v. (
Stem: ámà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. shout, yell [SILCAWL Number: 0437]
2. squeak, grind [SILCAWL Number: 1329]
3. groan (with pain) [SILCAWL Number: 0116]
4. cry out (with pain)
Examples:
- èámà
'cry out'
[eama]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ámà étúbwɛɛ̀ [ama etuɓʷɛ]
n. 9/10 (
pl: ama nitubwɛ)
Tone: [5345p]
1. club, cudgel (Gloss: hammer Sg(C?)-big)
[SILCAWL Number: 0788]
Examples:
- ámà étúbwɛɛ̀
'club'
[ama etuɓʷɛ]
[5345p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- ámà nyítúbwɛɛ̀
'clubs'
[ama nʲituɓʷɛ]
[5345i]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èámbà [eaⁿɓa]
v. (
Stem: ámbà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. prepare (food) [SILCAWL Number: 0591]
2. cook [SILCAWL Number: 0603]
Examples:
- èámbà
'prepare'
[eaⁿɓa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dyàmbo [ɗʲaⁿɓo]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: àmbo pl: màambo)
Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. thing [SILCAWL Number: 1385]
Examples:
- dyàmbo
'thing'
[ɗʲaⁿɓo]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màmbo
'things'
[maⁿɓo]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ààmɛ̂ [aːmɛ]
pro. poss. (
Stem: àmɛ̂)
Tone: [3p] Root Tone Melody: Unknown
1. my
2. mine
Examples:
- ààmɛ̂
'my'
[aːmɛ]
3[3q]
Frame Type: Isolation
- lɛmɔ aamɛ
'my eel'
[lɛmɔ aːmɛ]
552[23]
Frame Type: 1. _____ eel
- papi aamɛ
'my porridge'
[papi aːmɛ]
542[23]
Frame Type: 2. _____ porridge
- mpolo mwamɛ
'my chief'
[m̩polo mʷamɛ]
355[62]
Frame Type: 3. _____ chief
- mocɛcɛ mwamɛ
'my baby'
[motʃɛtʃɛ mʷamɛ]
355[62]
Frame Type: 4. _____ baby
- moto aamɛ
'my person'
[motaːmɛ]
22[23]
Frame Type: 5. _____ person
- eima eamɛ
'my thing'
[eimaːmɛ]
463[52]
Frame Type: 6. _____ thing
èàna [eana]
v. (
Stem: àna)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. fight [SILCAWL Number: 0509]
Examples:
- èàna
'fight'
[eana]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mwánà [mʷana]
n. 1/2 (
Stem: ánà pl: wánà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. child [SILCAWL Number: 0334]
2. son [SILCAWL Number: 0355]
Examples:
- mwánà
'child'
[mʷana]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà
'children'
[wana]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mwana na bosasa.
'He looks at the child courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mʷana na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi wana na bosasa.
'He looks at the children courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi wana na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔndi mwana e tɛi.
'He sees the child inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mʷana tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atɔɔndi wana e tɛi.
'He sees the children inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi wana tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mwana na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the child courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mʷana na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ wana na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the children courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ wana na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔncɛ mwana e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the child inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mʷana tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ wana e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the children inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ wana tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Atokandi mwa aamɛ.
'He wants my child.'
[atokaⁿɗi mʷaːmɛ]
3445[6]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mwa aamɛ.
'He will want my child.'
[amutoka mʷaːmɛ]
4655[6]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mwa a Ndanda
'Ndanda's child'
[mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[5]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mwana
'the color of the child'
[m̩vela mʷa mʷana]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èàncé [aːⁿdʒe]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: àncé pl: byàncé)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. heat
Examples:
- èàncé
'heat'
[aːⁿdʒe]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- byàncé
'heats'
[ɓʲaⁿdʒe]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
1. OBNOM
mòàni [moani]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: àni pl: wààni)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. fighter (Gloss: fight-AGNOM)
àànú [aːnu]
pro. poss. (
Stem: ànú)
Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: Unknown
1. your (p)
2. yours (p)
Examples:
- àànú
'your (p)'
[aːnu]
3[34]
Frame Type: Isolation
- lɛmɔ aanu
'your (p) eel'
[lɛmɔ aːnu]
552[22]
Frame Type: 1. _____ eel
- papi aanu
'your (p) porridge'
[papi aːnu]
542[23]
Frame Type: 2. _____ porridge
- mpolo mwanu
'your chief'
[m̩polo mʷanu]
355[63]
Frame Type: 3. _____ chief
- mocɛcɛ mwanu
'your (p) baby'
[motʃɛtʃɛ mʷanu ]
355[63]
Frame Type: 4. _____ baby
- moto aanu
'your (p) person'
[motaːnu]
22[23]
Frame Type: 5. _____ person
- eima eanu
'your (p) thing'
[eimaːnu]
463[53]
Frame Type: 6. _____ thing
ánù [anu]
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. this [SILCAWL Number: 1679]
Examples:
- ánù
'this'
[anu]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C1
- énì
'this'
[eni]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
ànyámbɛ̀ [anʲaⁿɓɛ]
n. 7/8 (
pl: byanyambɛ)
Tone: [45a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. God, (a) god [SILCAWL Number: 0906]
Examples:
- ànyámbɛ̀
'God'
[anʲaⁿɓɛ]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- byànyámbɛ̀
'gods'
[ɓʲanʲaⁿɓɛ]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi byanyambɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the gods courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɓʲanʲaⁿɓɛ na ɓosasa]
4466[354]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔndi byanyambɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the gods inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɓʲanʲaⁿɓɛ tɛi]
4556[353]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ byanyambɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the gods courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɓʲanʲaⁿɓɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[343]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔncɛ byanyambɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the gods inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɓʲanʲaⁿɓɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[343]4B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Atokandi byanyambɛ bamɛ.
'He wants my gods.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɓʲanʲaⁿɓɛ ɓamɛ]
4556[353]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (pl)
- Amutoka byanyambɛ bamɛ.
'He will want my gods.'
[amutoka ɓʲanʲaⁿɓɛ ɓamɛ]
4655[343]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (pl)
- byanyambɛ ba Ndanda
'Ndanda's gods'
[ɓʲanʲaⁿɓɛ ɓa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[353]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (pl)
- m̩vela mwa byanyambɛ
'the color of the gods'
[m̩vela mʷa ɓʲanʲaⁿɓɛ]
4445[34a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (pl)
bwàŋga [ɓʷaⁿga]
n. 14/4 (
Stem: àŋga pl: mèbwàŋga irreg. infl.: Additive)
Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. medicine [SILCAWL Number: 0209]
Examples:
- bwàŋga
'medicine'
[ɓʷaⁿga]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèbwàŋga
'medicines'
[meːbʷaⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
dyàŋga [ɗʲaⁿga]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: àŋga pl: màŋga)
Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. family [SILCAWL Number: 0379]
2. clan [SILCAWL Number: 0378]
Examples:
- dyàŋga
'family'
[dʲaⁿga]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màŋga
'families'
[maⁿga]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èáŋgà [eaⁿga]
v. (
Stem: áŋgà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fry [SILCAWL Number: 0605]
Examples:
- èáŋgà
'fry'
[eaⁿga]
3[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
áŋgwɛ [aⁿgʷɛ]
n. 1a/2 (
pl: wàáŋgwɛ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. father [SILCAWL Number: 0344]
2. uncle (father's brother) [SILCAWL Number: 0348]
Examples:
- áŋgwɛ
'father'
[aⁿgʷɛ]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi aŋgwɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the father courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi aⁿgʷɛ na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi aŋgwɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the father inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi aⁿgʷɛ tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ aŋgwɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the father courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ aⁿgʷɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ aŋgwɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the father inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ aⁿgʷɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[6]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi aŋgwɛ aamɛ.
'He wants my father.'
[atokaⁿɗi aⁿgʷaːmɛ]
3445[64]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka aŋgwɛ aamɛ.
'He will want my father.'
[amutoka aⁿgʷaːmɛ]
4655[64]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- aŋgwɛ na Ndanda
'Ndanda's father'
[aⁿgʷɛ na ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[55]223
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa aŋgwɛ
'the color of the father'
[m̩vela mʷa aⁿgʷɛ]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
áŋgwɛɛ̀ élúkwɛɛ̀ [aⁿgʷɛ lukʷɛ]
n. 1a/2 (
pl: waaŋgwɛ walukwɛ)
Tone: [435i]
1. father-in-law (Gloss: father ??)
[SILCAWL Number: 0365]
Examples:
- áŋgwɛɛ̀ élúkwɛɛ̀
'father-in-law'
[aⁿgʷɛ lukʷɛ]
[435i]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàáŋgwɛɛ̀ wálúkwɛɛ̀
'fathers-in-law'
[waːⁿgʷɛ walukʷɛ]
[24445i]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ààsáa [aːsaː]
(
Stem: àsáa)
Tone: [243] Root Tone Melody: Unknown
1. good [SILCAWL Number: 1576]
2. sweet [SILCAWL Number: 1565]
3. beautiful [SILCAWL Number: 1582]
Examples:
- ààsáa
'good'
[aːsaː]
3[243]
Frame Type: Isolation - Unknown Class
- mwâsáa
'good'
[mʷasa]
[532]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
- bâsáa
'good'
[ɓasaː]
[532]
Frame Type: Isolation - C8
mòásani [moasani]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ásani pl: mèásani)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. dry [SILCAWL Number: 1548]
2. smoked [SILCAWL Number: 0607]
3. shriveled, wrinkled [SILCAWL Number: 1251]
Examples:
- mòásani
'dry'
[moasani]
[543]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
- mèásani
'shriveled'
[measani]
[543]
Frame Type: Isolation - C4
dásì [ɗasi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: ásì irreg. infl.: Irregular prefix allomorph)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. gift [SILCAWL Number: 0829]
Examples:
- dásì
'gift'
[ɗasi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi dasi na bosasa.
'He looks at the gift courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɗasi na ɓosasa]
3355[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi dasi e tɛi.
'He sees the gift inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɗasi tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ dasi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the gift courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɗasi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3454[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ dasi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the gift inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɗasi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi dasi dyamɛ.
'He wants my gift.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɗasi ɗʲamɛ]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka dasi dyamɛ.
'He will want my gift.'
[amutoka ɗasi ɗʲamɛ]
4655[64]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- dasi dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's gift'
[ɗasi ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa dasi
'the color of the gift'
[m̩vela mʷa ɗasi]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èásiyè [easije]
v. (
Stem: ásiyè)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. dry out [SILCAWL Number: 1488]
Examples:
- èásiyè
'dry out'
[easije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dyátà [ɗʲata]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: átà pl: mátà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. headpad [SILCAWL Number: 0862]
Examples:
- dyátà
'headpad'
[ɗʲata]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mátà
'headpads'
[mata]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ààvɛ̂ [aːvɛ]
pro. poss. (
Stem: àvɛ̂)
Tone: [2p] Root Tone Melody: Unknown
1. your (s)
2. yours (s)
Examples:
- ààvɛ̂
'your'
[aːvɛ]
3[2p]
Frame Type: Isolation
- lɛmɔ aavɛ
'your (s) eel'
[lɛmɔ aːvɛ]
552[23]
Frame Type: 1. _____ eel
- papi aavɛ
'your (s) porridge'
[papi aːvɛ]
542[23]
Frame Type: 2. _____ porridge
- mpolo mwavɛ
'your (s) chief'
[m̩polo mʷavɛ]
355[63]
Frame Type: 3. _____ chief
- mocɛcɛ mwavɛ
'your (s) baby'
[motʃɛtʃɛ mʷavɛ]
355[63]
Frame Type: 4. _____ baby
- moto aavɛ
'your (s) person'
[motaːvɛ]
22[23]
Frame Type: 5. _____ person
- eima eavɛ
'your (s) thing'
[eimaːvɛ]
463[52]
Frame Type: 6. _____ thing
èáwà [eawa]
v. (
Stem: áwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. pay [SILCAWL Number: 0828]
Examples:
- èáwà
'pay'
[eawa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòáwidi [moaɥiɗi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: áwidi pl: mèáwidi)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. payment [SILCAWL Number: 0827]
Examples:
- mòáwidi
'payment'
[moaɥiɗi]
3[543]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ààwû [aːwu]
pro. poss. (
Stem: àwú)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: Unknown
1. our
2. ours
Examples:
- ààwû
'our'
[aːwu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation
- lɛmɔ aawu
'our eel'
[lɛmɔ aːwu]
552[23]
Frame Type: 1. _____ eel
- papi aawu
'our porridge'
[papi aːwu]
542[23]
Frame Type: 2. _____ porridge
- mpolo mwawu
'our chief'
[m̩polo mʷawu]
355[63]
Frame Type: 3. _____ chief
- mocɛcɛ mwawu
'our baby'
[motʃɛtʃɛ mʷawu]
355[63]
Frame Type: 4. _____ baby
- moto aawu
'our person'
[motaːwu]
22[23]
Frame Type: 5. _____ person
- eima aawu
'our thing'
[eimaːwu]
463[52]
Frame Type: 6. _____ thing
ààyá [aːja]
pro. poss. (
Stem: àyá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: Unknown
1. their
2. theirs
Examples:
- ààyá
'their'
[aːja]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation
- lɛmɔ aaya
'their eel'
[lɛmɔ aːja]
552[22]
Frame Type: 1. _____ eel
- papi aaya
'their porridge'
[papi aːja]
542[23]
Frame Type: 2. _____ porridge
- mpolo mwaya
'their chief'
[m̩polo mʷaja]
355[63]
Frame Type: 3. _____ chief
- mocɛcɛ mwaya
'their baby'
[motʃɛtʃɛ mʷaja]
355[63]
Frame Type: 4. _____ baby
- moto aaya
'their person'
[motaːja]
22[22]
Frame Type: 5. _____ person
- eima aaya
'their thing'
[eimaːja]
463[52]
Frame Type: 6. _____ thing
à bíbàá [a ɓiɓaː]
num. ord. Tone: [4523]
1. second (Gloss: AM Pl(C8)-two)
[SILCAWL Number: 1624]
Examples:
- à bíbàá
'second'
[a ɓiɓaː]
[4533]
Frame Type: Isolation
- à wábàá
'second'
[a waɓaː]
[4523]
Frame Type: Isolation
à bílàalo [a ɓilaːlo]
num. ord. Tone: [4543a]
1. third (Gloss: AM Pl(C8)-three)
[SILCAWL Number: 1625]
Examples:
- à bílàalo
'third'
[a bilaːlo]
[4543a]
Frame Type: Isolation
- à wálàalo
'third'
[a walaːlo]
[4543a]
Frame Type: Isolation
à bòô [a ɓoː]
prep. Tone: [32p]
1. first (Gloss: AM front)
[SILCAWL Number: 1623]
2. former, ex-, old (Gloss: AM front)
[SILCAWL Number: 1589]
Examples:
- à bòô
AM front
'former'
[a ɓoː]
[32p]
Frame Type: Isolation - Unknown Class
- bá bòô
Pl(C8)-AM front
'former'
[ɓa ɓoː]
[53p]
Frame Type: Isolation - C8
- wá bòô
Pl(C2)-AM front
'former'
[wa ɓoː]
[53p]
Frame Type: Isolation - C2
à ɛ́ci [a ɛtʃi]
prep. Tone: [354]
1. funny (Gloss: AM laughter)
[SILCAWL Number: 1587]
Examples:
- à ɛ́ci
'funny'
[a ɛtʃi]
[354]
Frame Type: Isolation
a malicyɛɛnɛ [a malitʃʲɛːnɛ]
num. ord. Tone: [43555a]
1. last [SILCAWL Number: 1626]
Examples:
- à màlícyɛɛnɛ̀
'last'
[a malitʃʲɛːnɛ]
[43555a]
Frame Type: Isolation
èbâ [eɓa]
v. (
Stem: bâ)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. marry [SILCAWL Number: 0939]
Examples:
- èbâ
'marry'
[eɓa]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìbâ [iɓa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bâ pl: màbâ)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. marriage [SILCAWL Number: 0940]
2. wedding [SILCAWL Number: 0943]
Examples:
- ìbâ
'marriage'
[iɓa]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbâ
'marriages'
[maɓa]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi iba na bosasa.
'He looks at the marriage courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi iɓa na ɓosasa]
44663[5]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi iba e tɛi.
'He sees the marriage inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi iɓa tɛi]
45563[4]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ iba na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the marriage courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ iɓa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[4]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ iba e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the marriage inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ iɓa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[4]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi iba dyamɛ.
'He wants my marriage.'
[atokaⁿɗi iɓa ɗʲamɛ]
45563[4]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka iba dyamɛ.
'He will want my marriage.'
[amutoka iɓa ɗʲamɛ]
46553[4]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- iba dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's marriage'
[iɓa ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[k]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa iba
'the color of the marriage'
[m̩vela mʷa iɓa]
44453[p]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
bíbàá [ɓiɓaː]
num. card. (
Stem: bàá)
Tone: [23] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. two [SILCAWL Number: 1591]
Examples:
- bíbàá
'two'
[ɓiɓaː]
5[23]
Frame Type: Isolation - C8
èbàa [eɓaː]
v. (
Stem: bàa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. weed [SILCAWL Number: 0750]
Examples:
- èbàa
'weed'
[eɓaː]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìbàá [iɓaː]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bàá pl: màbàá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. sword [SILCAWL Number: 0871]
Examples:
- ìbàá
'sword'
[iɓaː]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbàá
'swords'
[maɓaː]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ibaa na bosasa.
'He looks at the sword courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi iɓaː na ɓosasa]
44663[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ibaa e tɛi.
'He sees the sword inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi iɓaː tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ibaa na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the sword courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ iɓaː na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ibaa e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the sword inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ iɓaː tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ibaa dyamɛ.
'He wants my sword.'
[atokaⁿɗi iɓaː ɗʲamɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ibaa dyamɛ.
'He will want my sword.'
[amutoka iɓaː ɗʲamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ibaa dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's sword'
[iɓaː ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ibaa
'the color of the sword'
[m̩vela mʷa iɓaː]
44452[3]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
m̩̀bàá [m̩ɓaː]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: bàá pl: mèbàá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. room [SILCAWL Number: 0671]
Examples:
- m̩̀bàá
'room'
[m̩ɓaː]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèbàá
'rooms'
[meɓaː]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbàdɛ [eɓaɗɛ]
v. (
Stem: bàdɛ)
Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. add [SILCAWL Number: 1627]
2. increase [SILCAWL Number: 1629]
Examples:
- èbàdɛ
'add'
[eɓaɗɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbàdɛ́ ndìba [eɓaɗɛ ⁿɗiɓa]
v. (
Stem: bàdɛ́ ndìba)
Tone: [354a]
1. deepen (Gloss: add depth)
[SILCAWL Number: 1523]
Examples:
- èbàdɛ́ ndìba
'deepen'
[eɓaɗɛ ⁿɗiɓa]
4[354a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbàdɛ́ sàso [eɓaɗɛ saso]
v. (
Stem: bàdɛ́ sàso)
Tone: [353a]
1. widen (Gloss: add width)
[SILCAWL Number: 1520]
Examples:
- èbàdɛ́ sàso
'widen'
[eɓaɗɛ saso]
4[353a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
bàduwé [ɓaɗuwe]
n. ? Tone: [324] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. story, tale [SILCAWL Number: 0480]
Examples:
- bàduwé
'story'
[ɓaɗuwe]
[324]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èbàí [eɓai]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: bàí pl: bèbàí)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. bark [SILCAWL Number: 1180]
Examples:
- èbàí
'bark'
[eɓai]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbàí
'barks'
[ɓeɓai]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbài [iɓai]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bài pl: màbài)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. liver [SILCAWL Number: 0083]
Examples:
- ìbài
'liver'
[iɓai]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbài
'livers'
[maɓai]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
m̩̀báì [m̩ɓai]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: báì pl: wàbáì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. groom (Gloss: marry-AGNOM)
[SILCAWL Number: 0945]
Examples:
- m̩̀báì
'groom'
[m̩ɓai]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàbáì
'groomsF'
[waɓai]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
bàkaa [ɓakaː]
n. 9/10 Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. nearness
èbákamà [eɓakama]
v. (
Stem: bákamà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. approach [SILCAWL Number: 1401]
Examples:
- èbákamà
'approach'
[eɓakama]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìbàku [iɓaku]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bàku pl: màbàku)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. hoe [SILCAWL Number: 0752]
Examples:
- ìbàku
'hoe'
[iɓaku]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbàku
'hoes'
[maɓaku]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ibaku na bosasa.
'He looks at the hoe courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi iɓaku na ɓosasa]
44665[44]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ibaku e tɛi.
'He sees the hoe inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi iɓaku tɛi]
45564[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ibaku na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the hoe courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ iɓaku na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44654[33]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ibaku e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the hoe inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ iɓaku tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46654[33]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ibaku dyamɛ.
'He wants my hoe.'
[atokaⁿɗi iɓaku ɗʲamɛ]
45564[33]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ibaku dyamɛ.
'He will want my hoe.'
[amutoka iɓaku ɗʲamɛ]
46554[33]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ibaku dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's hoe'
[iɓaku ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ibaku
'the color of the hoe'
[m̩vela mʷa iɓaku]
44455[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èbála [eɓala]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: bála pl: bèbála)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. loan
Examples:
- èbála
'loan'
[eɓala]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbála
'loans'
[ɓeɓala]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbálamà [eɓalama]
v. (
Stem: bálamà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bend over, bend down, stoop [SILCAWL Number: 0172]
Examples:
- èbálamà
'bend down'
[eɓalama]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbálɛ̀ [eɓalɛ]
v. (
Stem: bálɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. dominate [SILCAWL Number: 0496]
2. conquer, defeat [SILCAWL Number: 0874]
3. overwhelm
4. overtake, pass [SILCAWL Number: 1438]
Examples:
- èbálɛ̀
'dominate'
[eɓalɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbálɛ mú nà mwàlo [eɓalɛ mu na mʷalo]
v. (
Stem: bálɛ mú nà mwàlo)
Tone: [54533a]
1. persuade (Gloss: overwhelm Sg(C3).OBJ with Sg(C3)-chat)
[SILCAWL Number: 0474]
Examples:
- èbálɛ mú nà mwàlo
'persuade'
[ebalɛ mu na mʷalo]
4[54533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
bálwɛ́ɛ̀ní [ɓalʷɛːni]
ptcp. Tone: [5623] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. defeated [SILCAWL Number: 0875]
Examples:
- bálwɛ́ɛ̀ní
'defeated'
[ɓalʷɛːni]
[5623]
Frame Type: Isolation
èbàmá [eɓama]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: bàmá pl: bèbàmá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. fishing line [SILCAWL Number: 0803]
Examples:
- èbàmá
'fishing line'
[eɓama]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbàmá
'fishing lines'
[ɓeɓama]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ebama na bosasa.
'He looks at the fishing line courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɓama na ɓosasa]
4466[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ebama e tɛi.
'He sees the fishing line inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɓama tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ebama na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the fishing line courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɓama na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ebama e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the fishing line inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɓama tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ebama eamɛ.
'He wants my fishing line.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɓamaːmɛ]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ebama eamɛ.
'He will want my fishing line.'
[amutoka eɓamaːmɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ebama a Ndanda
'Ndanda's fishing line'
[eɓama ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[3]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ebama
'the color of the fishing line'
[m̩vela mʷa ɓama]
4445[33]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èbámba [eɓaⁿɓa]
(
Stem: bámba)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. flat [SILCAWL Number: 1525]
Examples:
- èbámba
'flat'
[eɓaⁿɓa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
èbámbiyè [eɓaⁿɓije]
v. (
Stem: bámbiyè)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. flatten [SILCAWL Number: 1526]
Examples:
- èbámbiyè
'flatten'
[eɓaⁿɓije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbàmbwa [eɓaⁿɓʷa]
v. (
Stem: bàmbwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. avoid [SILCAWL Number: 0423]
Examples:
- èbàmbwa
'avoid'
[eɓaⁿɓʷa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbámɛ̀ [eɓamɛ]
v. (
Stem: bámɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. reprimand
Examples:
- èbámɛ̀
'reprimand'
[eɓamɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìbànca [iɓaⁿdʒa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bànca pl: màbànca)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. cooking grate
Examples:
- ìbànca
'cooking grate'
[iɓaⁿdʒa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbànca
'cooking grates'
[maɓaⁿdʒa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbàndáka [iɓaⁿɗaka]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bàndáka pl: màbàndáka)
Tone: [354] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. gizzard [SILCAWL Number: 1064]
Examples:
- ìbàndáka
'gizzard'
[iɓaⁿɗaka]
4[354]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbàndáka
'gizzards'
[maɓaⁿɗaka]
4[354]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbàndamiyɛ [iɓaⁿɗamijɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bàndamiyɛ pl: màbàndamiyɛ)
Tone: [332a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. attention (Gloss: ??-??-CAUS)
m̩̀bàndí [m̩ɓaⁿɗi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: bàndí pl: mebandi)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. crevice [SILCAWL Number: 1269]
Examples:
- m̩̀bàndí
'crevice'
[m̩ɓaⁿɗi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèbàndí
'crevices'
[meɓaⁿɗi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbándiyè [eɓaⁿɗije]
v. (
Stem: bándiyè)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. invite [SILCAWL Number: 0418]
Examples:
- èbándiyè
'invite'
[eɓaⁿɗije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbàŋga [eɓaⁿga]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: bàŋga pl: bèbàŋga)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. lie [SILCAWL Number: 0452]
Examples:
- èbàŋga
'lie'
[eɓaⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbàŋga
'lies'
[ɓeɓaⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbàŋga [eɓaⁿga]
v. (
Stem: bàŋga)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. lie
2. deceive [SILCAWL Number: 0507]
Examples:
- èbàŋga
'deceive'
[eɓaⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
m̩̀bàŋgá [m̩ɓaⁿga]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: bàŋgá pl: mèbàŋgá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. pit, stone [SILCAWL Number: 1198]
Examples:
- m̩̀bàŋgá
'pit'
[m̩ɓaⁿga]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèbàŋgá
'pits'
[meɓaⁿga]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbàpɛ [eɓepɛ]
v. (
Stem: bàpɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. carry [SILCAWL Number: 0859]
Examples:
- èbàpɛ
'carry'
[eɓapɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbàpɛ é màbɔ̂ [eɓapɛ e maɓɔ]
v. (
Stem: bàpɛ é màbɔ̂)
Tone: [2253p]
1. carry in the arms (Gloss: carry LOC Pl(C6)-arm)
[SILCAWL Number: 0859]
Examples:
- èbàpɛ é màbɔ̂
'carry in the arms'
[eɓapɛ e maɓɔ]
3[2253p]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbàpɛ é mòkɔ̀ŋgɔ [eɓapɛ e mokɔⁿgɔ]
v. (
Stem: bàpɛ é mòkɔ̀ŋgɔ)
Tone: [32532a]
1. carry on the back (Gloss: carry LOC Sg(C3)-back)
[SILCAWL Number: 0860]
Examples:
- èbàpɛ é mòkɔ̀ŋgɔ
'carry on the back'
[eɓapɛ e mokɔⁿgɔ]
4[32532a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbàpɛ é mòló [eɓapɛ e molo]
v. (
Stem: bàpɛ é mòló)
Tone: [33524]
1. carry on the head (Gloss: carry LOC Sg(C3)-head)
[SILCAWL Number: 0861]
Examples:
- èbàpɛ é mòló
'carry on the head'
[eɓapɛ e molo]
4[33524]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbàpɛ é púwà [eɓapɛ e puwa]
v. (
Stem: bàpɛ é púwà)
Tone: [2245a]
1. carry on the back (Gloss: carry LOC back)
[SILCAWL Number: 0860]
Examples:
- èbàpɛ é púwà
'carry on the back'
[eɓapɛ e puwa]
3[2245a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbàpíyè [eɓapije]
v. (
Stem: bàpíyè)
Tone: [35a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. load [SILCAWL Number: 0864]
Examples:
- èbàpíyè
'load'
[eɓapije]
4[35a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbàtama [eɓatama]
v. (
Stem: bàtama)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. land, alight [SILCAWL Number: 1074]
Examples:
- bàtama
'land'
[eɓatama]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbàtíyè [eɓatije]
v. (
Stem: bàtíyè)
Tone: [35a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. set [SILCAWL Number: 1469]
Examples:
- èbàtíyè
'set'
[eɓatije]
4[35a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìbàtuwɛ [iɓatuwɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bàtuwɛ pl: màbàtuwɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. baptism
Examples:
- ìbàtuwɛ
'baptism'
[iɓatuwɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbàtuwɛ
'baptisms'
[maɓatuwɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbáwè [eɓawe]
v. (
Stem: báwè)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. get married, be espoused [SILCAWL Number: 0939]
Examples:
- èbáwè
'get married'
[eɓawe]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
bè [ɓe]
n. 7/8 pl Tone: [2]
1. Pl(C8)
èbé [eɓe]
v. (
Stem: bé)
Tone: [5] Root Tone Melody: H
ìbèdú [iɓeɗu]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bèdú pl: màìbèdú)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. kola nut [SILCAWL Number: 1239]
Examples:
- ìbèdú
'kola nut'
[iɓeɗu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màìbèdú
'kola nuts'
[maɓeɗu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
bèdyâ bá èkòlokólo [ɓeɗʲa ɓa kolokolo]
n. 7/8 pl Tone: [3q42232]
1. supper (evening meal) (Gloss: Pl(C8)-food Pl(C8)-AM Sg(C7)-evening)
[SILCAWL Number: 0580]
Examples:
- bèdyâ bá èkòlokólo
'supper'
[ɓeɗʲa ɓa kolokolo]
[3q42232]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
bèdyâ bá mwǎkò [ɓeɗʲa ɓa mʷaːko]
n. 7/8 pl Tone: [3q54a]
1. breakfast (Gloss: Pl(C8)-food Pl(C8)-AM Sg(C3)-morning)
[SILCAWL Number: 0579]
Examples:
- bèdyâ bá mwǎkò
'breakfast'
[ɓeɗʲa ɓa mʷaːko]
[3q54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ébéeva [eɓeːva]
adj. infl. (
Stem: béeva)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. bad [SILCAWL Number: 1577]
2. ugly [SILCAWL Number: 1583]
3. badly (adv.) [SILCAWL Number: 1697]
Examples:
- ébéeva
'bad'
[eɓeːva]
4[543]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
- múbéeva
'bad'
[muɓeːva]
4[543]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
- bíbéeva
'bad'
[ɓiɓeːva]
4[543]
Frame Type: Isolation - C8
béibeì [ɓeiɓei]
Tone: [554a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. red [SILCAWL Number: 1557]
Examples:
- béibeì
'red'
[ɓeiɓei]
[554a]
Frame Type: Isolation
bèínce bìvɔ́ɔkɔ [ɓeiⁿdʒe ɓivɔːkɔ]
n. 7/8 pl Tone: [4652433]
1. sometimes (Gloss: Pl(C8)-time Pl(C8)-one)
[SILCAWL Number: 1360]
Examples:
- bèínce bìvɔ́ɔkɔ
'sometimes'
[ɓeiⁿdʒe ɓivɔːkɔ]
[4652433]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
béko [ɓeko]
n. ? Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. west [SILCAWL Number: 1661]
Examples:
- béko
'west'
[ɓeko]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ìbèmbá [iɓeⁿɓa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bèmbá pl: màbèmbá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. coop (for fowl)
Examples:
- ìbèmbá
'coop'
[iɓeⁿɓa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbèmbá
'coops'
[maɓeⁿɓa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbéndè [eɓeⁿɗe]
v. (
Stem: béndè)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bless [SILCAWL Number: 0476]
Examples:
- èbéndè
'bless'
[eɓeⁿɗe]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbétà [eɓeta]
v. (
Stem: bétà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. go up, climb, ascend [SILCAWL Number: 1409]
Examples:
- èbétà
'go up'
[eɓeta]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
bèvèé bá nyólò [ɓeveː ɓe nʲolo]
n. 7/8 pl (
pl: ɓeveː ɓe nʲolo)
Tone: [32456a]
1. skeleton (Gloss: Pl(C8)-bone Pl(C8)-AM body)
[SILCAWL Number: 0076]
Examples:
- bèvèé bá nyólò
'skeleton'
[ɓeveː ɓe nʲolo]
[32456a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbɛ̀bɛ [eɓɛɓɛ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: bɛ̀bɛ pl: bèbɛ̀bɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. thigh [SILCAWL Number: 0065]
Examples:
- èbɛ̀bɛ
'thigh'
[eɓɛɓɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbɛ̀bɛ
'thighs'
[ɓeɓɛɓɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
bɛ̀bɛi [ɓɛɓɛi]
Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. near [SILCAWL Number: 1657]
Examples:
- bɛ̀bɛi
'near'
[ɓɛɓɛi]
[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation
bɛ̀bɛi nà [ɓɛɓɛi na]
prep. Tone: [543a]
1. beside, next to (Gloss: near with)
[SILCAWL Number: 1672]
Examples:
- bɛ̀bɛi nà
'beside'
[ɓɛɓɛi na]
[543a]
Frame Type: Isolation
èbɛ́bɛku [eɓɛɓɛku]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: bɛ́bɛku pl: bèbɛ́bɛku)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. chin [SILCAWL Number: 0022]
Examples:
- èbɛ́bɛku
'chin'
[eɓɛɓɛku]
3[543]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbɛ́bɛku
'chins'
[ɓeɓɛɓɛku]
3[543]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbɛ̀cɛ [iɓɛtʃɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bɛ̀cɛ pl: màbɛ̀cɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. shoulder [SILCAWL Number: 0031]
Examples:
- ìbɛ̀cɛ
'shoulder'
[iɓɛtʃɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbɛ̀cɛ
'shoulders'
[maɓɛtʃɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ibɛcɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the shoulder courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi iɓɛtʃɛ na ɓosasa]
44665[43]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ibɛcɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the shoulder inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi iɓɛtʃɛ tɛi]
46665[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ibɛcɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the shoulder courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ iɓɛtʃɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44655[33]222B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ibɛcɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the shoulder inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ iɓɛtʃɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46654[33]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ibɛcɛ dyamɛ.
'He wants my shoulder.'
[atokaⁿɗi iɓɛtʃɛ ɗʲamɛ]
45565[33]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ibɛcɛ dyamɛ.
'He will want my shoulder.'
[amutoka iɓɛtʃɛ ɗʲamɛ]
46554[22]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ibɛcɛ dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's shoulder'
[iɓɛtʃɛ ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ibɛcɛ
'the color of the shoulder'
[m̩vela mʷa iɓɛtʃɛ]
33354[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èbɛ́iyɛ̀ [eɓɛijɛ]
v. (
Stem: bɛ́iyɛ̀)
Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. cook [SILCAWL Number: 0603]
Examples:
- èbɛ́iyɛ̀
'cook'
[eɓeije]
4[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
bɛ́kì [ɓɛki]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. plate [SILCAWL Number: 0620]
Examples:
- bɛ́kì
'plate'
[ɓɛki]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi bɛki na bosasa.
'He looks at the plate courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɓɛki na ɓosasa]
3355[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi bɛki e tɛi.
'He sees the plate inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɓɛki tɛi]
3445[63]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ bɛki na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the plate courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɓɛki na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ bɛki e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the plate inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɓɛki tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi bɛki aamɛ.
'He wants my plate.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɓɛki aːmɛ]
34456[4]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka bɛki aamɛ.
'He will want my plate.'
[amutoka ɓɛki aːmɛ]
4655[64]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- bɛki a Ndanda
'Ndanda's plate'
[ɓɛki a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[64]23
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa bɛki
'the color of the plate'
[m̩vela mʷa ɓɛki]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìbɛ́nɛ̀ [iɓɛnɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bɛ́nɛ̀ pl: màbɛ́nɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. breast [SILCAWL Number: 0034]
2. udder [SILCAWL Number: 1030]
Examples:
- ìbɛ́nɛ̀
'breast'
[iɓɛnɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mabɛ́nɛ̀
'breasts'
[maɓɛnɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbɛ̀ŋgɛ́ [iɓɛⁿgɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bɛ̀ŋgɛ́ pl: màbɛ̀ŋgɛ́)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. bell [SILCAWL Number: 0700]
Examples:
- ìbɛ̀ŋgɛ́
'bell'
[iɓɛⁿgɛ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbɛ̀ŋgɛ́
'bells'
[maɓɛⁿgɛ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ibɛŋgɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the bell courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi iɓɛⁿgɛ na ɓosasa]
44663[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ibɛŋgɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the bell inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi iɓɛⁿgɛ tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ibɛŋgɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the bell courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ iɓɛⁿgɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ibɛŋgɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the bell inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ iɓɛⁿgɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ibɛŋgɛ dyamɛ.
'He wants my bell.'
[atokaⁿɗi iɓɛⁿgɛ ɗʲamɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ibɛŋgɛ dyamɛ.
'He will want my bell.'
[amutoka iɓɛⁿgɛ ɗʲamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ibɛŋgɛ dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's bell'
[iɓɛⁿgɛ ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ibɛŋgɛ
'the color of the bell'
[m̩vela mʷa iɓɛⁿgɛ]
44453[22]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
lìbî [liɓi]
n. 19/13 pl (
Stem: bî pl: lìbî)
Tone: [5] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. excrement, feces [SILCAWL Number: 0102]
Examples:
- bî
'feces'
[liɓi]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
m̩̀bíkà [m̩ɓika]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: bíkà pl: mèbíkà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. ulcer [SILCAWL Number: 0219]
Examples:
- m̩̀bíkà
'ulcer'
[m̩ɓika]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèbíkà
'ulcers'
[m̩ɓika]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbílɛ [eɓilɛ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: bílɛ pl: bèbílɛ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. clay [SILCAWL Number: 1277]
Examples:
- èbílɛ
'clay'
[eɓilɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbílɛ
'clays'
[ɓeɓilɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
m̩̀bímbà [m̩ɓiⁿɓa]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: bímbà pl: mèbímbà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. corpse, cadaver [SILCAWL Number: 0953]
Examples:
- m̩̀bímbà
'corpse'
[m̩ɓiⁿɓa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèbímbà
'corpses'
[meɓiⁿɓa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi m̩mbimba na bosasa.
'He looks at the corpse courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿɓiⁿɓa na ɓosasa]
4456[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi m̩mbimba e tɛi.
'He sees the corpse inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿɓiⁿɓa tɛi]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ m̩mbimba na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the corpse courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓiⁿɓa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ m̩mbimba e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the corpse inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓiⁿɓa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi m̩mbimba mwamɛ.
'He wants my corpse.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿɓiⁿɓa mʷamɛ]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka m̩bimba mwamɛ.
'He will want my corpse.'
[amutoka ⁿɓiⁿɓa mʷamɛ]
4655[43]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- m̩mbimba mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's corpse'
[ⁿɓiⁿɓa mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[44]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa m̩mbimba
'the color of the corpse'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿɓiⁿɓa]
4445[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìbìndi [iɓiⁿɗi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bìndi pl: màbìndi)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. testicle [SILCAWL Number: 0047]
Examples:
- ìbìndi
'testicle'
[iɓiⁿɗi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbìndi
'testicles'
[maɓiⁿɗi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
m̩̀bíti [m̩ɓiti]
n. 9/10 (
Stem: bíti)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. sludge, sediment, slime [SILCAWL Number: 1304]
Examples:
- m̩̀bíti
'sludge'
[m̩ɓiti]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
bíyè [ɓije]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. beer [SILCAWL Number: 0588]
Examples:
- bíyè
'beer'
[ɓije]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
bò [ɓo]
n. 14/4 sg Tone: [2]
1. Sg(C14)
màbô [maɓo]
num. card. (
Stem: bô)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. ten
ìbóbò [iɓoɓo]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bóbò pl: mabobo)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. lung [SILCAWL Number: 0085]
Examples:
- ìbóbò
'lung'
[iɓoɓo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbóbò
'lungs'
[maɓoɓo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbóca [iɓotʃa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bóca pl: màbóca)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. heap [SILCAWL Number: 0646]
2. lump [SILCAWL Number: 0709]
Examples:
- ìbóca
'heap'
[iɓotʃa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbóca
'heaps'
[maɓotʃa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi iboca na bosasa.
'He looks at the heap courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi iɓotʃa na ɓosasa]
44664[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi iboca e tɛi.
'He sees the heap inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi iɓotʃa tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ iboca na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the heap courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ iɓotʃa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[44]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ iboca e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the heap inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ iɓotʃa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi iboca dyamɛ.
'He wants my heap.'
[atokaⁿɗi iɓotʃa ɗʲamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka iboca dyamɛ.
'He will want my heap.'
[amutoka iɓotʃa ɗʲamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- iboca dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's heap'
[iɓotʃa ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa iboca
'the color of the heap'
[m̩vela mʷa iɓotʃa]
44452[32]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
bóì [ɓoi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. honey [SILCAWL Number: 1156]
2. beehive [SILCAWL Number: 1154]
Examples:
- bóì
'honey'
[ɓoi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èbókà [eɓoka]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: bókà pl: bèbókà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. courtyard [SILCAWL Number: 0675]
2. outside (Gloss: LOC the.outside)
[SILCAWL Number: 1674]
Examples:
- èbókà
'courtyard'
[eɓoka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbókà
'courtyard'
[ɓeɓoka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi eboka na bosasa.
'He looks at the courtyard courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɓoka na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi eboka e tɛi.
'He sees the courtyard inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɓoka tɛi]
4556[53]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ eboka na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the courtyard courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɓoka na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ eboka e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the courtyard inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɓoka tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi eboka eamɛ.
'He wants my courtyard.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɓokaːmɛ]
4556[43]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka eboka eamɛ.
'He will want my courtyard.'
[amutoka ɓokaːmɛ]
4655[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- eboka a Ndanda
'Ndanda's courtyard'
[eɓoka ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[54]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa eboka
'the color of the courtyard'
[m̩vela mʷa ɓoka]
4445[5a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èbòka [eɓoka]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: bòka pl: bèbòka)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. mortar [SILCAWL Number: 0619]
Examples:
- èbòka
'mortar'
[eɓoka]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbòka
'mortars'
[ɓeɓoka]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi eboka na bosasa.
'He looks at the mortar courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɓoka na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi eboka e tɛi.
'He sees the mortar inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɓoka tɛi]
4556[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ eboka na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the mortar courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɓoka na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ eboka e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the mortar inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɓoka tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[33]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi eboka eamɛ.
'He wants my mortar.'
[atokaⁿɗi eɓokaːmɛ]
45563[33]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka eboka eamɛ.
'He will want my mortar.'
[amutoka eɓokaːmɛ]
46553[33]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- eboka a Ndanda
'Ndanda's mortar'
[eɓok a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[3]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa eboka
'the color of the mortar'
[m̩vela mʷa ɓoka]
4445[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èbòka [eɓoka]
v. (
Stem: bòka)
Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. harvest (by drilling or cutting into a tree)
Examples:
- èbòka
'harvest (in tree)'
[eɓoka]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
m̩̀bòká [m̩ɓoka]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: bòká pl: mèbòká)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. prisoner [SILCAWL Number: 0876]
Examples:
- m̩̀bòká
'prisoner'
[m̩ɓoka]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèbòká
'prisoners'
[meɓoka]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi m̩boka na bosasa.
'He looks at the prisoner courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi m̩ɓoka na ɓosasa]
44663[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi m̩boka e tɛi.
'He sees the prisoner inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi m̩ɓoka tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ m̩boka na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the prisoner courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ m̩ɓoka na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ m̩boka e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the prisoner inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ m̩ɓoka tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi m̩boka mwamɛ.
'He wants my prisoner.'
[atokaⁿɗi m̩ɓoka mwamɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka m̩boka mwamɛ.
'He will want my prisoner.'
[amutoka m̩ɓoka mwamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- m̩boka mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's prisoner'
[m̩ɓoka mwa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa m̩boka
'the color of the prisoner'
[m̩vela mʷa m̩ɓoka]
44452[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èbòka bɔ́ì [eɓoka ɓɔi]
v. (
Stem: bòka bɔ́ì)
Tone: [325a]
1. collect honey (Gloss: harvest honey)
[SILCAWL Number: 0760]
Examples:
- èbòka bɔ́ì
'collect honey'
[eɓoka ɓɔi]
4[325a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìbókò [iɓoko]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bókò pl: màbókò)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. place [SILCAWL Number: 1255]
Examples:
- ìbókò
'place'
[iɓoko]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbókò
'places'
[maɓoko]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbóla [iɓola]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bóla pl: màbóla)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. cripple [SILCAWL Number: 0199]
Examples:
- ìbóla
'cripple'
[iɓola]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbóla
'cripples'
[maɓola]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbòló [eɓolo]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: bòló pl: bèbòló)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. work [SILCAWL Number: 0703]
Examples:
- èbòló
'work'
[eɓolo]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbòló
'works'
[ɓeɓolo]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ebolo na bosasa.
'He looks at the work courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi bolo na ɓosasa]
4466[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ebolo e tɛi.
'He sees the work inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi bolo tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ebolo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the work courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ bolo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ebolo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the work inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ bolo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ebolo eamɛ.
'He wants my work.'
[atokaⁿɗi bolaːmɛ]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ebolo eamɛ.
'He will want my work.'
[amutoka bolo amɛ]
4655[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ebolo a Ndanda
'Ndanda's work'
[ebola ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[3]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ebolo
'the color of the work'
[m̩vela mʷa bolo]
4445[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
m̩̀bòló [m̩ɓolo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: bòló pl: mèbòló)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. a variety of tree with yellow bark
Examples:
- m̩̀bòló
'yellow tree'
[m̩ɓolo]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèbòló
'yellow trees'
[meɓolo]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbómà [eɓoma]
v. (
Stem: bómà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bark [SILCAWL Number: 1037]
Examples:
- èbómà
'bark'
[eɓoma]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbòma [eɓoma]
v. (
Stem: bòma)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. play (instrument) [SILCAWL Number: 0895]
Examples:
- èbòma
'play'
[eɓoma]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìbòmanduŋgwɛ [iɓomaⁿɗuⁿɠwɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bòmanduŋgwɛ pl: màbòmanduŋgwɛ)
Tone: [333a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. gecko [SILCAWL Number: 1103]
Examples:
- ìbòmanduŋgwɛ
'gecko'
[iɓomaⁿɗuⁿgwɛ]
5[444a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbòmanduŋgwɛ
'geckos'
[maɓomaⁿɗuⁿgwɛ]
4[333a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbòmá ìbɛ̀ŋgɛ́ [eɓoma iɓɛⁿgɛ]
v. (
Stem: bòmá ìbɛ̀ŋgɛ́)
Tone: [35224]
1. ring (bell) (Gloss: bang Sg(C5)-bell)
[SILCAWL Number: 0701]
Examples:
- èbòmá ìbɛ̀ŋgɛ́
'ring'
[eɓoma iɓɛⁿgɛ]
4[35224]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbòmá màkásò [eɓoma makaso]
v. (
Stem: bòmá màkásò)
Tone: [3524a]
1. clap (hands) (Gloss: play Pl(C6)-??)
[SILCAWL Number: 0167]
2. applaud (Gloss: ?? Pl(C6)-??)
Examples:
- èbòmá màkásò
'clap'
[eɓoma makaso]
4[3524a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbòmɛ [eɓomɛ]
v. (
Stem: bòmɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. tell, recount (a story) [SILCAWL Number: 0479]
Examples:
- èbòmɛ
'tell'
[eɓomɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòbòmi [moɓomi]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: bòmi pl: wàbòmi)
Tone: 4[3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. announcer (Gloss: tell-AGNOM)
[SILCAWL Number: 0390]
bòna [ɓona]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. descendant [SILCAWL Number: 0354]
Examples:
- bòna
'descendant'
[ɓona]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bòna mbìpité
descendant Mbipite
'the descendents of Mbipite'
[ɓona ⁿɓipite]
[4a]334
Frame Type: Unique Frame
èbóŋgà [eɓoⁿga]
v. (
Stem: bóŋgà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. ferment [SILCAWL Number: 0609]
2. harden [SILCAWL Number: 1545]
Examples:
- èbóŋgà
'ferment'
[eɓoⁿga]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbòŋgana [eɓoⁿgana]
v. (
Stem: bòŋgana)
Tone: 4[33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. meet, encounter [SILCAWL Number: 0414]
2. meet together, assemble [SILCAWL Number: 0417]
Examples:
- èbòŋgana
'meet'
[eɓoⁿgana]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbóŋgiyè [eɓoⁿgije]
v. (
Stem: bóŋgiyè)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. coagulate [SILCAWL Number: 0125]
2. harden [SILCAWL Number: 1545]
Examples:
- èbóŋgiyè
'coagulate'
[eɓoⁿgije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
bòô [ɓoː]
n. ? Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. front [SILCAWL Number: 1389]
Examples:
- bòô
'front'
[ɓoː]
3[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ébóoŋga [eɓoːⁿga]
adj. infl. (
Stem: bóoŋga)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. hard (to the touch) [SILCAWL Number: 1544]
2. difficult [SILCAWL Number: 0320]
Examples:
- ébóoŋga
'hard'
[eɓoːⁿga]
4[543]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
èbótà [eɓota]
v. (
Stem: bótà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. hide [SILCAWL Number: 1472]
Examples:
- èbótà
'hide'
[eɓota]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìbótimidi [iɓotimiɗi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bótimidi pl: màbótimidi)
Tone: [6554] Root Tone Melody: H
1. shelter [SILCAWL Number: 0684]
Examples:
- ìbótimidi
'shelter'
[iɓotimiɗi]
4[6554]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbótimidi
'shelters'
[maɓotimiɗi]
4[6554]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbóyà [eɓoja]
v. (
Stem: bóyà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. break, shatter [SILCAWL Number: 1460]
2. shell [SILCAWL Number: 0765]
3. husk [SILCAWL Number: 0766]
4. burst [SILCAWL Number: 1416]
5. plunder [SILCAWL Number: 0877]
Examples:
- èbóyà
'shell'
[eɓoja]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbóya bèlɔ̀mbɛ [eɓoja ɓelɔⁿɓɛ]
v. (
Stem: bóya bèlɔ̀mbɛ)
Tone: [6543a]
1. chat (Gloss: break Pl(C8)-chat)
[SILCAWL Number: 0438]
Examples:
- èbóya bèlɔ̀mbɛ
'chat'
[eɓoja ɓelɔⁿɓɛ]
4[6543a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbɔ̂ [eɓɔ]
n. 7/6 (
Stem: bɔ̂ pl: mabɔ irreg. infl.: Irregular class pairing)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. hand [SILCAWL Number: 0056]
2. arm [SILCAWL Number: 0050]
3. upper arm [SILCAWL Number: 0052]
4. forearm [SILCAWL Number: 0054]
Examples:
- èbɔ̂
'hand'
[eɓɔ]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbɔ̂
'hands'
[maɓɔ]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ebɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the hand courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi eɓɔ na ɓosasa]
44664[k]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ebɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the hand inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi eɓɔ tɛi]
46663[4]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ebɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the hand courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɓɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[4]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ebɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the hand inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɓɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[4]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ebɔ eamɛ.
'He wants my hand.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɓɔ amɛ]
4666[4]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ebɔ eamɛ.
'He will want my hand.'
[amutoka ɓɔ amɛ]
4655[4]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ebɔ a Ndanda
'Ndanda's hand'
[eɓɔ a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[5]423
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ebɔ
'the color of the hand'
[m̩vela mʷa ɓɔ]
3335[4]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìbɔ̀ [iɓɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bɔ̀ pl: màbɔ̀)
Tone: [a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. footprint [SILCAWL Number: 0779]
2. animal track (single print) (Gloss: animal track)
[SILCAWL Number: 0778]
Examples:
- ìbɔ̀
'footprint'
[iɓɔ]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbɔ̀
'footprints'
[maɓɔ]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ibɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the footprint courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi iɓɔ na ɓosasa]
44665[4]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ibɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the footprint inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi iɓɔ tɛi]
45564[3]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ibɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the footprint courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ iɓɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44654[3]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ibɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the footprint inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ iɓɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46654[3]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ibɔ dyamɛ.
'He wants my footprint.'
[atokaⁿɗi iɓɔ ɗʲamɛ]
45564[3]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ibɔ dyamɛ.
'He will want my footprint.'
[amutoka iɓɔ ɗʲamɛ]
46554[3]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ibɔ dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's footprint'
[iɓɔ ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[3]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ibɔ
'the color of the footprint'
[m̩vela mʷa iɓɔ]
44454[a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èbɔ̀biye [eɓɔɓije]
v. (
Stem: bɔ̀biye)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. soften [SILCAWL Number: 1547]
Examples:
- èbɔ̀biye
'soften'
[eɓɔɓije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbɔ̀dú [eɓɔɗu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: bɔ̀dú pl: bèbɔ̀dú)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. rottenness
Examples:
- èbɔ̀dú
'rottenness'
[eɓɔɗu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbɔ̀dú
'rottennesses'
[ɓeɓɔɗu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbɔ̀iyɛ [eɓɔijɛ]
v. (
Stem: bɔ̀iyɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. spoil, cause to break [SILCAWL Number: 1460]
Examples:
- èbɔ̀iyɛ
'spoil'
[eɓɔijɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbɔ́kɔ̀ [eɓɔkɔ]
v. (
Stem: bɔ́kɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. twist [SILCAWL Number: 1440]
Examples:
- èbɔ́kɔ̀
'twist'
[eɓɔkɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbɔ́lɔ̀ [eɓɔlɔ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: bɔ́lɔ̀ pl: bèbɔ́lɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sum, amount (of money)
Examples:
- èbɔ́lɔ̀
'amount'
[eɓɔlɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbɔ́lɔ̀
'amounts'
[ɓeɓɔlɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbɔ̀lu [iɓɔlu]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bɔ̀lu pl: màbɔ̀lu)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. neck [SILCAWL Number: 0023]
Examples:
- ìbɔ̀lu
'neck'
[iɓɔlu]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbɔ̀lu
'necks'
[maɓɔlu]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ibɔlu na bosasa.
'He looks at the neck courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi iɓɔlu na ɓosasa]
44665[43]332a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ibɔlu e tɛi.
'He sees the neck inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi iɓɔlu tɛi]
45565[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ibɔlu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the neck courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ iɓɔlu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
45654[33]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ibɔlu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the neck inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ iɓɔlu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46654[33]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ibɔlu dyamɛ.
'He wants my neck.'
[atokaⁿɗi iɓɔlu ɗʲamɛ]
45565[33]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ibɔlu dyamɛ.
'He will want my neck.'
[amutoka iɓɔlu ɗʲamɛ]
46554[33]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ibɔlu dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's neck'
[iɓɔlu ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ibɔlu
'the color of the neck'
[m̩vela mʷa iɓɔlu]
33354[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
m̩̀bɔ́mbì [m̩ɓɔⁿɓi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: bɔ́mbì pl: mèbɔ́mbì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bride [SILCAWL Number: 0944]
2. daughter-in-law [SILCAWL Number: 0370]
Examples:
- m̩̀bɔ́mbì
'bride'
[m̩ɓɔⁿɓi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèbɔ́mbì
'brides'
[meɓɔⁿɓi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi m̩bɔmbi na bosasa.
'He looks at the bride courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi m̩ɓɔⁿɓi na ɓosasa]
44663[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi m̩bɔmbi e tɛi.
'He sees the bride inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi m̩ɓɔⁿɓi tɛi]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ m̩bɔmbi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the bride courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ m̩ɓɔⁿɓi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[4]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ m̩bɔmbi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the bride inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ m̩ɓɔⁿɓi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi m̩bɔmbi mwamɛ.
'He wants my bride.'
[atokaⁿɗi m̩ɓɔⁿɓi mʷamɛ]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka m̩bɔmbi mwamɛ.
'He will want my bride.'
[amutoka m̩ɓɔⁿɓi mʷamɛ]
46553[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- m̩bɔmbi mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's bride'
[m̩ɓɔⁿɓi mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa m̩bɔmbi
'the color of the bride'
[m̩vela mʷa m̩ɓɔⁿɓi]
44453[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
m̩̀bɔ̀mbi [m̩ɓɔⁿɓi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: bɔ̀mbi pl: mèbɔ̀mbi)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. bundle [SILCAWL Number: 0645]
Examples:
- m̩̀bɔ̀mbi
'bundle'
[m̩ɓɔⁿɓi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèbɔ̀mbi
'bundles'
[meɓɔⁿɓi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbɔ̀mbídi [iɓɔⁿɓiɗi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bɔ̀mbídi pl: màbɔ̀mbídi)
Tone: 4[454] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. handle [SILCAWL Number: 0631]
Examples:
- ìbɔ̀mbídi
'handle'
[iɓɔⁿɓiɗi]
4[454]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbɔ̀mbídi
'handles'
[maɓɔⁿɓiɗi]
4[454]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbɔ̀mbɔ [eɓɔⁿɓɔ]
v. (
Stem: bɔ̀mbɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. touch, feel [SILCAWL Number: 0138]
2. hold [SILCAWL Number: 1426]
Examples:
- èbɔ̀mbɔ
'touch'
[eɓɔⁿɓɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìbɔ̀mbɔ́ [iɓɔⁿɓɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bɔ̀mbɔ́ pl: màìbɔ̀mbɔ́)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. nasal mucus, snot [SILCAWL Number: 0095]
Examples:
- ìbɔ̀mbɔ́
'snot'
[iɓɔⁿɓɔ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbɔ̀mbɔ́
'snots'
[maɓɔⁿɓɔ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
bɔ́mi [ɓɔmi]
n. 7/8 Tone: [53] Root Tone Melody: H
1. right
ìbɔ́ŋgɔ [iɓɔⁿgɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bɔ́ŋgɔ pl: màbɔ́ŋgɔ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. knee [SILCAWL Number: 0066]
Examples:
- ìbɔ́ŋgɔ
'knee'
[iɓɔⁿgɔ]
3[53]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbɔ́ŋgɔ
'knees'
[ɓɔⁿgɔ]
3[53]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbɔ̀ɔ [eɓɔː]
v. (
Stem: bɔ̀ɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. spoil, go bad, rot [SILCAWL Number: 0583]
Examples:
- èbɔ̀ɔ
'spoil'
[eɓɔː]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ébɔ̀ɔbɔ̂ [eɓɔːɓɔ]
adj. infl. (
Stem: bɔ̀ɔbɔ̂)
Tone: [22p] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. soft [SILCAWL Number: 1546]
2. shy [SILCAWL Number: 0308]
Examples:
- ébɔ̀ɔbɔ̂
'soft'
[eɓɔːɓɔ]
5[22p]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
- múbɔ̀ɔbɔ̂
'soft'
[muɓɔːɓɔ]
5[22p]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
èbɔ́ɔlɔ [eɓɔːlɔ]
adj. infl. (
Stem: bɔ́ɔlɔ)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. many [SILCAWL Number: 1639]
2. abundant [SILCAWL Number: 1634]
Examples:
- èbɔ́ɔlɔ
'abundant'
[eɓɔːlɔ]
4[543]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
- bíbɔ́ɔlɔ
'abundant'
[ɓiɓɔːlɔ]
4[543]
Frame Type: Isolation - C8
- wábɔ́ɔlɔ
'abundant'
[waɓɔːlɔ]
4[543]
Frame Type: Isolation - C2
mòbɔ̀ɔ́ni [moɓɔːni]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: bɔ̀ɔ́ni pl: mèbɔ̀ɔ́ni)
Tone: [354] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. rotten (thing) [SILCAWL Number: 1250]
Examples:
- mobɔɔni
'rotten (thing)'
[moɓɔːni]
4[354]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
- mèbɔ̀ɔ́nì
'rotten'
[meɓɔːni]
4[354]
Frame Type: Isolation - C4
ìbû [iɓu]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bû pl: màbû)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. ashes [SILCAWL Number: 1312]
Examples:
- ìbû
'ashes'
[iɓu]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbû
'ashes'
[maɓu]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbúkà [eɓuka]
v. (
Stem: búkà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. break [SILCAWL Number: 1460]
Examples:
- èbúkà
'break'
[eɓuka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìbúkù [iɓuku]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: búkù pl: màbúkù)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. cheek [SILCAWL Number: 0014]
Examples:
- ìbúkù
'cheek'
[iɓuku]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbúkù
'cheeks'
[maɓuku]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
m̩̀búlu [m̩ɓulu]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: búlu pl: mèbúlu)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. dust [SILCAWL Number: 1275]
Examples:
- m̩̀búlu
'dust'
[m̩ɓulu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèbúlu
'dusts'
[meɓulu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbùmá [eɓuma]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: bùmá pl: bèbùmá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. fruit [SILCAWL Number: 1207]
Examples:
- èbùmá
'fruit'
[eɓuma]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbùmá
'fruits'
[ɓeɓuma]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbúmamà [eɓumama]
v. (
Stem: búmamà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. incubate [SILCAWL Number: 1081]
Examples:
- èbúmamà
'incubate'
[eɓumama]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìbùmba [iɓuⁿɓa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bùmba pl: màbùmba)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. cotton [SILCAWL Number: 1244]
Examples:
- ìbùmba
'cotton'
[iɓuⁿɓa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbùmba
'cottons'
[maɓuⁿɓa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbúmbu [eɓuⁿɓu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: búmbu pl: bèbúmbu)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. group
2. crowd [SILCAWL Number: 0391]
3. herd [SILCAWL Number: 0768]
Examples:
- èbúmbu
'crowd'
[eɓuⁿɓu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbúmbu
'crowds'
[ɓeɓuⁿɓu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ebumbu na bosasa.
'He looks at the crowd courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɓuⁿɓu na ɓosasa]
4466[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ebumbu e tɛi.
'He sees the crowd inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɓuⁿɓu tɛi]
4666[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ebumbu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the crowd courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɓuⁿɓu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ebumbu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the crowd inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɓuⁿɓu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[33]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ebumbu aamɛ.
'He wants my crowd.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɓuⁿɓu amɛ]
4666[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ebumbu aamɛ.
'He will want my crowd.'
[amutoka ɓuⁿɓu amɛ]
4655[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ebumbu a Ndanda
'Ndanda's crowd'
[eɓuⁿɓʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ebumbu
'the color of the crowd'
[m̩vela mʷa eɓuⁿɓu]
4445[43]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
Èbúmbu [eɓuⁿɓu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: búmbu)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. Pleiades [SILCAWL Number: 1323]
Examples:
- Èbúmbu
'Pleiades'
[eɓuⁿɓu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Bèbúmbu
'Pleiades'
[ɓeɓuⁿɓu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbùmu [iɓumu]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bùmu pl: màbùmu)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. abdomen (external) [SILCAWL Number: 0039]
Examples:
- ìbùmu
'abdomen'
[iɓumu]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbùmu
'abdomens'
[maɓumu]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbúmwà [eɓumʷa]
v. (
Stem: búmwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. throb (with pain) [SILCAWL Number: 0232]
Examples:
- èbúmwà
'throb'
[eɓumʷa]
3[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èbúŋgù [eɓuⁿgu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: búŋgù pl: bèbúŋgù)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. mat [SILCAWL Number: 0697]
Examples:
- èbúŋgù
'mat'
[eɓuⁿgu]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbúŋgù
'mats'
[ɓeɓuⁿgu]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ebuŋgu na bosasa.
'He looks at the mat courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɓuⁿgu na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ebuŋgu e tɛi.
'He sees the mat inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɓuⁿgu tɛi]
3556[43]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ebuŋgu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the mat courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɓuⁿgu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ebuŋgu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the mat inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ iɓuⁿgu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[43]4B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ebuŋgu eamɛ.
'He wants my mat.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɓuⁿgu amɛ]
4556[43]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ebuŋgu eamɛ.
'He will want my mat.'
[amutoka ɓuⁿgu amɛ]
4655[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ebuŋgu a Ndanda
'Ndanda's mat'
[eɓuⁿgʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[5]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ebuŋgu
'the color of the mat'
[m̩vela mʷa ɓuⁿgu]
4445[5a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èbúŋgulà [eɓuⁿgula]
v. (
Stem: búŋgulà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. roll [SILCAWL Number: 1414]
Examples:
- èbúŋgulà
'roll'
[eɓuⁿgula]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìbúsà [iɓusa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: búsà pl: màbúsà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. grass [SILCAWL Number: 1173]
Examples:
- ìbúsà
'grass'
[iɓusa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbúsà
'grasses'
[maɓusa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Atokandi ibusa dyamɛ.
'He wants my grass.'
[atokaⁿɗi iɓusa ɗʲamɛ]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ibusa dyamɛ.
'He will want my grass.'
[amutoka iɓusa ɗʲamɛ]
46553[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
èbùsɛnɛ [eɓusɛnɛ]
v. (
Stem: bùsɛnɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. assemble, gather, meet together [SILCAWL Number: 0417]
2. mix [SILCAWL Number: 0596]
3. join, put together [SILCAWL Number: 1463]
4. gather up, collect [SILCAWL Number: 1465]
Examples:
- èbùsɛnɛ
'meet together'
[eɓusɛnɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
búwa [ɓuwa]
n. ? Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. elephant's trunk [SILCAWL Number: 1034]
Examples:
- búwa
'elephant's trunk'
[ɓuwa]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbùwa [eɓuwa]
v. (
Stem: bùwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. knead [SILCAWL Number: 0601]
Examples:
- èbùwa
'knead'
[eɓuwa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìbwâ [iɓʷa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bwâ pl: màbwâ)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. hyena [SILCAWL Number: 1003]
Examples:
- ìbwâ
'hyena'
[iɓʷa]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbwâ
'hyenas'
[maɓʷa]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
bwàámù [ɓʷaːmu]
n. ? Tone: [45a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. belonging(s) [SILCAWL Number: 0811]
2. well (adv.) [SILCAWL Number: 1696]
Examples:
- bwàámù
'belonging'
[ɓʷaːmu]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ìbwàbwa [iɓʷaɓʷa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: bwàbwa pl: màbwàbwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. cowardice
Examples:
- ìbwàbwa
'cowardice'
[iɓʷaɓʷa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbwàbwa
'cowardices'
[maɓʷaɓʷa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mèbwáì [meɓʷai]
n. 14/4 pl (
Stem: bwáì pl: mèbwáì irreg. infl.: Additive)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. disease [SILCAWL Number: 0224]
Examples:
- mèbwáì
'disease'
[meɓʷai]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mebwai na bosasa.
'He looks at the disease courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi meɓʷai na ɓosasa]
44663[5B]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔndi mebwai e tɛi.
'He sees the disease inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi meɓʷai tɛi]
46663[53]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mebwai na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the disease courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ meɓʷai na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[53]2222, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔncɛ mebwai e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the disease inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ meɓʷai tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[53]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Atokandi mebwai mamɛ.
'He wants my disease.'
[atokaⁿɗi meɓʷai mamɛ]
45563[53]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (pl)
- Amutoka mebwai mamɛ.
'He will want my disease.'
[amutoka meɓʷai mamɛ]
46553[53]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (pl)
- mebwai ma Ndanda
'Ndanda's disease'
[meɓʷai ma ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (pl)
- m̩vela mwa mebwai
'the color of the disease'
[m̩vela mʷa meɓʷai]
44453[5a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (pl)
bwáì bwá díyò [ɓʷai ɓʷa ɗijo]
n. 14/4 (
pl: bwáì bwá míyò irreg. infl.: Additive)
Tone: [5345a]
1. nearsightedness (Gloss: Sg(C14)-pain Sg(C14)-AM Sg(C5)-eye)
Examples:
- bwáì bwá díyò
'nearsightedness'
[ɓʷai ɓʷa ɗijo]
[5345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bwáì bwá míyò
'nearsightendesses'
[ɓʷai ɓʷa mijo ]
[5345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
bwáì bwá èkòó étúbwɛɛ̀ [ɓʷai ɓʷa koː tuɓʷɛ]
n. 14/4 (
pl: mèbwáì má bèkòó bítúbwɛɛ̀ irreg. infl.: Additive)
Tone: [5242234i]
1. elephantiasis (Gloss: Sg(C14)-pain Sg(C14)-AM Sg(C7)-foot big)
[SILCAWL Number: 0225]
Examples:
- bwáì bwá èkòó étúbwɛɛ̀
'elephantiasis'
[bʷai bʷa koː tubʷɛ]
[5242234i]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
bwáì bwá èvùú [ɓʷai ɓʷa vuː]
n. 14/4 (
irreg. infl.: Additive)
Tone: [534223]
1. ulcer (Gloss: Sg(C14)-pain Sg(C14)-AM Sg(C7)-stomach)
[SILCAWL Number: 0219]
Examples:
- bwai bwa evuu
'ulcer'
[ɓʷai ɓʷa vuː]
[534223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
bwáì bwá ìbùmú [ɓʷai ɓʷa iɓumu]
n. 14/4 (
irreg. infl.: Additive)
Tone: [534223]
1. stomachache (serious) (Gloss: Sg(C14)-pain Sg(C14)-AM Sg(C5)-stomach)
[SILCAWL Number: 0234]
bwáì bwá mòló [ɓʷai ɓʷa molo]
n. 14/4 (
irreg. infl.: Additive)
Tone: [53423]
1. headache (serious) (Gloss: Sg(C14)-pain Sg(C14)-AM Sg(C3)-head)
[SILCAWL Number: 0235]
Examples:
- bwáì bwá mòló
'headache'
[ɓʷai ɓʷa molo]
[53423]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
bwèé [ɓʷeː]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. clearing, open space [SILCAWL Number: 1259]
2. light, illumination, clarity [SILCAWL Number: 1347]
3. open (adj. nom.) [SILCAWL Number: 0638]
4. light (color) (adj. nom.) [SILCAWL Number: 1563]
Examples:
- bwèé
'clearing'
[ɓʷeː]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation
bwèé à véì [ɓʷeː a vei]
n. 9/10 (
pl: bwèé nyá véì)
Tone: [4534a]
1. sunshine (Gloss: light AM sun)
[SILCAWL Number: 1348]
Examples:
- bwèé à véì
'sunshine'
[ɓʷeː a vei]
[4534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
byàa [ɓʲaː]
adj. nom. Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. lying.down [SILCAWL Number: 0177]
Examples:
- byàa
'lying down'
[ɓʲaː]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation
byàli [ɓʲali]
n. 7/8 pl Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. sides
cáàcâ [tʃaːtʃa]
adj. nom. Tone: [53p] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. new [SILCAWL Number: 1588]
Examples:
- cáàcâ
'new'
[tʃaːtʃa]
[53p]
Frame Type: Isolation
écáavá [etʃaːva]
(
Stem: cáavá)
Tone: 4[523] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. now [SILCAWL Number: 1353]
Examples:
- écáavá
'now'
[etʃaːva]
4[523]
Frame Type: Isolation
mòcèbá [motʃeɓa]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: cèbá pl: mècèbá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. wave [SILCAWL Number: 1301]
Examples:
- mòcèbá
'wave'
[motʃeɓa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mècèbá
'waves'
[metʃeɓa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìcée [itʃeː]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: cée pl: màcée)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. fetus [SILCAWL Number: 0331]
2. egg [SILCAWL Number: 1066]
Examples:
- ìcée
'egg'
[itʃeː]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màcée
'eggs'
[matʃeː]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi icee na bosasa.
'He looks at the egg courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi itʃeː na ɓosasa]
44563[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi icee e tɛi.
'He sees the egg inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi itʃeː tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ icee na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the egg courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ itʃeː na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[44]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ icee e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the egg inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ itʃeː tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi icee dyamɛ.
'He wants my egg.'
[atokaⁿɗi itʃeː ɗʲamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka icee dyamɛ.
'He will want my egg.'
[amutoka itʃeː ɗʲamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- icee dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's egg'
[itʃeː ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa icee
'the color of the egg'
[m̩vela mʷa itʃeː]
44452[32]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
céle [tʃele]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. barren, sterile (person) [SILCAWL Number: 0195]
Examples:
- céle
'barren (person)'
[tʃele]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
cémà [tʃema]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. monkey [SILCAWL Number: 1001]
Examples:
- cémà
'monkey'
[tʃema]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi cema na bosasa.
'He looks at the monkey courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi tʃema na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi cema e tɛi.
'He sees the monkey inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi tʃema tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ cema na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the monkey courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ tʃema na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ cema e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the monkey inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ tʃema tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi cema aamɛ.
'He wants my monkey.'
[atokaⁿɗi tʃemaːmɛ]
3445[64]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka cema aamɛ.
'He will want my monkey.'
[amutoka tʃemaːmɛ]
4655[64]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- cema a Ndanda
'Ndanda's monkey'
[tʃema ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[64]23
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa cema
'the color of the monkey'
[m̩vela mʷa tʃema]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mòcènci [motʃeⁿdʒi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: cènci pl: mècènci)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. edge [SILCAWL Number: 1393]
Examples:
- mòcènci
'edge'
[motʃeⁿdʒi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mècènci
'edges'
[metʃeⁿdʒi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
cèŋgaa [tʃeⁿgaː]
adj. nom. Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. bent over
2. crooked [SILCAWL Number: 1532]
Examples:
- cèŋgaa
'crooked'
[tʃeⁿgaː]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation
ècéŋgamà [etʃeⁿgama]
v. (
Stem: céŋgamà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bow (as in greeting) [SILCAWL Number: 0173]
Examples:
- ècéŋgamà
'bow'
[etʃeⁿgama]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ècɛ̀ [etʃɛ]
v. (
Stem: cɛ̀)
Tone: [a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. go [SILCAWL Number: 1400]
2. leave [SILCAWL Number: 1404]
Examples:
- ècɛ̀
'go'
[etʃɛ]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ècɛ́cɛ̀ [etʃɛtʃɛ]
v. (
Stem: cɛ́cɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sprout [SILCAWL Number: 1246]
Examples:
- ècɛ́cɛ̀
'sprout'
[etʃɛtʃɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòcɛ́cɛ [motʃɛtʃɛ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: cɛ́cɛ pl: mècɛ́cɛ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. baby [SILCAWL Number: 0332]
Examples:
- mòcɛ́cɛ
'baby'
[motʃɛtʃɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mècɛ́cɛ
'babies'
[metʃɛtʃɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mocɛcɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the baby courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi motʃɛtʃɛ na ɓosasa]
44663[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mocɛcɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the baby inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi motʃɛtʃɛ tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mocɛcɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the baby courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ motʃɛtʃɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[44]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mocɛcɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the baby inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ motʃɛtʃɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mocɛcɛ mwamɛ.
'He wants my baby.'
[atokaⁿɗi motʃɛtʃɛ mʷamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mocɛcɛ mwamɛ.
'He will want my baby.'
[amutoka motʃɛtʃɛ mʷamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mocɛcɛ mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's baby'
[motʃɛtʃɛ mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[44]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mocɛcɛ
'the color of the baby'
[m̩vela mʷa motʃɛtʃɛ]
44452[32]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ècɛ́ciyɛ̀ [etʃɛtʃijɛ]
v. (
Stem: cɛ́ciyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. contradict [SILCAWL Number: 0468]
2. hatch [SILCAWL Number: 1082]
Examples:
- ècɛ́ciyɛ̀
'contradict'
[etʃɛtʃijɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ècɛ̀i [etʃɛi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: cɛ̀i pl: bècɛ̀i)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. iron [SILCAWL Number: 1279]
2. point, head (of arrow or spear)
Examples:
- ècɛ̀i
'iron'
[etʃɛi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bècɛ̀i
'irons'
[ɓetʃɛi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ecɛi na bosasa.
'He looks at the iron courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi tʃɛi na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ecɛi e tɛi.
'He sees the iron inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi tʃɛi tɛi]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ecɛi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the iron courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ tʃɛi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ecɛi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the iron inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ tʃɛi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ecɛi eamɛ.
'He wants my iron.'
[atokaⁿɗi tʃɛi amɛ]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ecɛi eamɛ.
'He will want my iron.'
[amutoka tʃɛi amɛ]
4655[43]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ecɛi a Ndanda
'Ndanda's iron'
[etʃɛi a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[3]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ecɛi
'the color of the iron'
[m̩vela mʷa tʃɛi]
4445[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìcɛ̀i [itʃɛi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: cɛ̀i)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. cold, coolness
ècɛ̀i á ìkɔ̀ŋgɔ́ [etʃɛi a ikɔⁿgɔ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: cɛ̀i á ìkɔ̀ŋgɔ́ pl: bècɛ̀i bá màkɔ̀ŋgɔ́)
Tone: [4325223]
1. spearhead (Gloss: point AM Sg(C5)-spear)
Examples:
- ècɛ̀i á ìkɔ̀ŋgɔ́
'spearhead'
[etʃɛi a ikɔⁿgɔ]
[4325223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bècɛ̀i bá màkɔ̀ŋgɔ́
'spearheads'
[ɓetʃɛi ɓa makɔⁿgɔ]
[4325223]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
cɛ́lɛ [tʃɛlɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. sand [SILCAWL Number: 1274]
Examples:
- cɛ́lɛ
'sand'
[tʃɛlɛ]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi cɛlɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the sand courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi tʃɛlɛ na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔndi cɛlɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the sand inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi tʃɛlɛ tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ cɛlɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the sand courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ tʃɛlɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔncɛ cɛlɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the sand inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ tʃɛlɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Atokandi cɛlɛ nyamɛ.
'He wants my sand.'
[atokaⁿɗi tʃɛlɛ nʲamɛ]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (pl)
- Amutoka cɛlɛ nyamɛ.
'He will want my sand.'
[amutoka tʃɛlɛ nʲamɛ]
4655[64]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (pl)
- cɛlɛ nya Ndanda
'Ndanda's sand'
[tʃɛlɛ nʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[55]622
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (pl)
- m̩vela mwa cɛlɛ
'the color of the sand'
[m̩vela mʷa tʃɛlɛ]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (pl)
cɛ́lɛ̀ [tʃɛlɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. weaver-bird [SILCAWL Number: 1044]
Examples:
- cɛ́lɛ̀
'weaver-bird'
[tʃɛlɛ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
cɛ̀ncɛ́ [tʃɛⁿdʒɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [45] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. wrist [SILCAWL Number: 0055]
Examples:
- cɛ̀ncɛ́
'wrist'
[tʃɛⁿdʒɛ]
[45]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ìcɛ̀ncɛ [itʃɛⁿdʒɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: cɛ̀ncɛ pl: màcɛ̀ncɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. saliva [SILCAWL Number: 0093]
2. slime [SILCAWL Number: 1304]
Examples:
- ìcɛ̀ncɛ
Sg(C5)-saliva
'saliva'
[itʃɛⁿdʒɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màcɛ̀ncɛ
Pl(C5)-saliva
'salivas'
[matʃsɛⁿdʒɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- macɛncɛ ma motoba
Pl(C5)-saliva Pl(C5)-AM Sg(C3)-snail
'snail slime (pl)'
[matʃɛⁿdʒɛ ma motoba]
[5536232]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
vìcɛ̀nci [vitʃeⁿdʒi]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: cɛ̀nci pl: lìcɛ̀nci)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. razor [SILCAWL Number: 0566]
Examples:
- vìcɛ̀nci
'razor'
[vitʃeⁿdʒi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lìcɛ̀nci
'razors'
[litʃeⁿdʒi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ècɛ̀ndɔ [etʃɛⁿɗɔ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: cɛ̀ndɔ pl: becɛndɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. journey, trip [SILCAWL Number: 0842]
Examples:
- ècɛ̀ndɔ
'journey'
[etʃɛⁿɗɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bècɛ̀ndɔ
'journeys'
[ɓetʃɛⁿɗɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ecɛndɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the journey courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi tʃɛⁿɗɔ na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ecɛndɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the journey inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi tʃɛⁿɗɔ tɛi]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ecɛndɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the journey courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ tʃɛⁿɗɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ecɛndɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the journey inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ tʃɛⁿɗɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ecɛndɔ eamɛ.
'He wants my journey.'
[atokaⁿɗi tʃɛⁿɗɔ amɛ]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ecɛndɔ eamɛ.
'He will want my journey.'
[amutoka tʃɛⁿɗɔ amɛ]
4655[43]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ecɛndɔ a Ndanda
'Ndanda's journey'
[etʃɛⁿɗɔ a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[43]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ecɛndɔ
'the color of the journey'
[m̩vela mʷa tʃɛⁿɗɔ]
4445[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ècɛ̀ é bòô [etʃɛ ɓoː]
v. (
Stem: cɛ̀ é bòô)
Tone: [352p]
1. continue, advance, go forward (Gloss: go front)
[SILCAWL Number: 1503]
Examples:
- ècɛ́ bòô
'continue'
[etʃɛ boː]
4[352p]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ècɛ̀ é ècɛ̀ndɔ [etʃɛ etʃɛⁿɗɔ]
v. (
Stem: cɛ̀ é ècɛ̀ndɔ)
Tone: [3533a]
1. travel, go on a trip (Gloss: go Sg(C7)-journey)
[SILCAWL Number: 0843]
Examples:
- ècɛ̀ é ècɛ̀ndɔ
'travel'
[etʃɛ etʃɛⁿɗɔ]
4[3533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ècɛ́ nà [etʃɛ na]
v. (
Stem: cɛ́ nà)
Tone: [5a]
1. carry away, take (Gloss: go with)
[SILCAWL Number: 0857]
Examples:
- cɛ́ nà
'carry away'
[etʃɛna]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ècíbwà [etʃiɓʷa]
v. (
Stem: cíbwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. pour [SILCAWL Number: 0632]
2. spill [SILCAWL Number: 0633]
3. capsize [SILCAWL Number: 0855]
4. sprinkle [SILCAWL Number: 1483]
Examples:
- ècíbwà
'pour'
[etʃiɓʷa]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ècíbwa màkù [etʃiɓʷa maku]
v. (
Stem: cíbwa màkù)
Tone: [543a]
1. pour libation (of alcohol) (Gloss: pour Pl(C6)-alcohol)
[SILCAWL Number: 0930]
Examples:
- cíbwa màkù
'pour libation'
[etʃiɓʷa maku]
4[543a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ècícindì [etʃitʃiⁿɗi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: cícindì pl: bècícindì)
Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. heel [SILCAWL Number: 0071]
Examples:
- ècícindì
'heel'
[etʃitʃiⁿɗi]
3[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bècícindì
'heels'
[ɓetʃitʃiⁿɗi]
3[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ècìka [etʃika]
v. (
Stem: cìka)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. taste [SILCAWL Number: 0139]
Examples:
- ècìka
'taste'
[etʃika]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
cílì [tʃili]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. upper grinding stone [SILCAWL Number: 0616]
Examples:
- cílì
'upper grinding stone'
[tʃili]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi cili na bosasa.
'He looks at the upper grinding stone courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi tʃili na ɓosasa]
3355[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi cili e tɛi.
'He sees the upper grinding stone inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi tʃili tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ cili na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the upper grinding stone courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ tʃili na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3454[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ cili e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the upper grinding stone inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ tʃili tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi cili aamɛ.
'He wants my upper grinding stone.'
[atokaⁿɗi tʃilaːmɛ]
3445[62]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka cili aamɛ.
'He will want my upper grinding stone.'
[amutoka tʃilaːmɛ]
4655[62]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- cili a Ndanda
'Ndanda's upper grinding stone'
[tʃila ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[5]223
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa cili
'the color of the upper grinding stone'
[m̩vela mʷa tʃili]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìcìni [itʃini]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: cìni pl: màcìni)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. fly [SILCAWL Number: 1141]
Examples:
- ìcìni
'fly'
[itʃini]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màcìni
'flies'
[matʃini]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
cíŋgɔ [tʃiⁿgɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. voice [SILCAWL Number: 0434]
Examples:
- cíŋgɔ
'voice'
[tʃiⁿgɔ]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ciŋgɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the voice courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi tʃiⁿgɔ na ɓosasa]
3355[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ciŋgɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the voice inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi tʃiⁿgɔ tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ciŋgɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the voice courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ tʃiⁿgɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ciŋgɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the voice inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ tʃiⁿgɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ciŋgɔ aamɛ.
'He wants my voice.'
[atokaⁿɗi tʃiⁿgɔ amɛ]
3445[64]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ciŋgɔ aamɛ.
'He will want my voice.'
[amutoka tʃiⁿgɔ amɛ]
3544[64]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ciŋgɔ a Ndanda
'Ndanda's voice'
[tʃiⁿgɔ a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[44]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ciŋgɔ
'the color of the voice'
[m̩vela mʷa tʃiⁿgɔ]
4445[63]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ècìya [etʃija]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: cìya pl: bècìya)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. taboo [SILCAWL Number: 0927]
2. prohibition
Examples:
- ècìya
'taboo'
[etʃija]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bècìya
'taboos'
[ɓetʃija]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìcìyá [itʃija]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: cìyá pl: màcìyá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. blood [SILCAWL Number: 0098]
Examples:
- ìcìyá
'blood'
[itʃija]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màcìyá
'bloods'
[matʃiya]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi maciya na bosasa.
'He looks at the blood courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi matʃija na ɓosasa]
44663[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔndi maciya e tɛi.
'He sees the blood inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi matʃija tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ maciya na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the blood courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ matʃija na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[35]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔncɛ maciya e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the blood inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ matʃija tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Atokandi maciya maamɛ.
'He wants my blood.'
[atokaⁿɗi matʃija mamɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (pl)
- Amutoka maciya maamɛ.
'He will want my blood.'
[amutoka matʃija mamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (pl)
- maciya ma Ndanda
'Ndanda's blood'
[matʃija ma ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[34]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (pl)
- m̩vela mwa maciya
'the color of the blood'
[m̩vela mʷa matʃija]
44452[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (pl)
mòcìyó [motʃijo]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: cìyó pl: waciyo)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. brother-in-law [SILCAWL Number: 0367]
2. son-in-law [SILCAWL Number: 0369]
Examples:
- mòcìyó
'brother-in-law'
[motʃijo]
3[23]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàcìyó
'brothers-in-law'
[watʃijo]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
wàcìyó [watʃijo]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: cìyó)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. in-law [SILCAWL Number: 0361]
Examples:
- wàcìyó
'in-laws'
[watʃijo]
[324]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ècɔ́cɔ̀ [etʃɔtʃɔ]
v. (
Stem: cɔ́cɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. gnaw [SILCAWL Number: 0144]
Examples:
- ècɔ́cɔ̀
'gnaw'
[etʃɔtʃɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìcɔ̀kɔ́ [itʃɔkɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: cɔ̀kɔ́ pl: màcɔ̀kɔ́)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. molar [SILCAWL Number: 0019]
Examples:
- ìcɔ̀kɔ́
'molar'
[itʃɔkɔ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màcɔ̀kɔ́
'molars'
[matʃɔkɔ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
cɔ́lì [tʃɔli]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. (domestic) servant [SILCAWL Number: 0404]
Examples:
- cɔ́lì
'servant'
[tʃɔli]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ǹ̩cɔ́ŋgɛ [n̩tʃɔⁿgɛ]
n. (
Stem: cɔ́ŋgɛ pl: mècɔ́ŋgɛ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. variety of bush
2. Examples:
Examples:
ècɔ̀ɔ [etʃɔː]
v. (
Stem: cɔ̀ɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. catch (object in air) [SILCAWL Number: 1424]
Examples:
- ècɔ̀ɔ
'catch'
[etʃɔː]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdâ [eɗaː]
v. (
Stem: dâ)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. get dressed [SILCAWL Number: 0538]
2. wear (clothes)
3. string, thread (beads) [SILCAWL Number: 0550]
Examples:
- èdâ
'get dressed'
[eɗaː]
3[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdáadi [eɗaːɗi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: dáadi pl: bèdáadi)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. (article of) clothing, clothes [SILCAWL Number: 0536]
Examples:
- èdáadi
'clothing'
[eɗaːɗi]
3[543]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèdáadi
'clothes'
[ɓeɗaːɗi]
3[543]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdáa bèdáadi [eɗaː ɓeɗaːɗi]
v. (
Stem: dáa bèdáadi)
Tone: [653443]
1. wear clothes (Gloss: wear Pl(C8)-clothing)
[SILCAWL Number: 0537]
Examples:
- èdáa bèdáadi
'wear clothes'
[eɗaː ɓeɗaːɗi]
4[65343]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdàka [eɗaka]
v. (
Stem: dàka)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. be sick, be ill [SILCAWL Number: 0206]
Examples:
- èdàka
'be sick'
[eɗaka]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìdàka [iɗaka]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: dàka pl: màdàka)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. illness, disease [SILCAWL Number: 0224]
Examples:
- ìdàka
'disease'
[iɗaka]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màdàka
'diseases'
[maɗaka]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòdàmbá [moɗaⁿɓa]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: dàmbá pl: mèdàmbá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. cloth [SILCAWL Number: 0732]
2. pagne (cloth worn by a woman) [SILCAWL Number: 0546]
3. loincloth [SILCAWL Number: 0544]
Examples:
- mòdàmbá
'cloth'
[moɗaⁿɓa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèdàmbá
'tissu'
[meɗaⁿɓa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi modamba na bosasa.
'He looks at the cloth courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi moɗaⁿɓa na ɓosasa]
44663[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi modamba e tɛi.
'He sees the cloth inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi moɗaⁿɓa tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ modamba na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the cloth courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ moɗaⁿɓa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ modamba e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the cloth inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ moɗaⁿɓa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi modamba mwamɛ.
'He wants my cloth.'
[atokaⁿɗi moɗaⁿɓa mʷamɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka modamba mwamɛ.
'He will want my cloth.'
[amutoka moɗaⁿɓa mʷamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- modamba mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's cloth'
[moɗaⁿɓa mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa modamba
'the color of the cloth'
[m̩vela mʷa moɗaⁿɓa]
44452[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èdàŋga [eɗaⁿga]
v. (
Stem: dàŋga)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. draw (water) [SILCAWL Number: 0738]
Examples:
- èdàŋga
'draw (water)'
[eɗaⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdèkana [eɗekana]
v. (
Stem: dèkana)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. prevent [SILCAWL Number: 0294]
2. obstruct [SILCAWL Number: 0322]
3. protect [SILCAWL Number: 0493]
Examples:
- èdèkana
'prevent'
[eɗekana]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìdɛ̀ [iɗɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: dɛ̀ pl: màdɛ̀)
Tone: [a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. laziness
2. weakness
Examples:
- ìdɛ̀
'laziness'
[iɗɛ]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màdɛ̀
'lazinesses'
[maɗɛ]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdɛ̀bɛmɛ [eɗɛɓɛmɛ]
v. (
Stem: dɛ̀bɛmɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. slide (liquid) [SILCAWL Number: 1413]
2. be sticky, be thick (liquid) [SILCAWL Number: 1551]
Examples:
- èdɛ̀bɛmɛ
'slide'
[eɗɛɓɛmɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdɛ̀mbɛ [eɗɛᵐɓɛ]
v. (
Stem: dɛ̀mbɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. be tired [SILCAWL Number: 0183]
Examples:
- dɛ̀mbɛ
'be tired'
[eɗɛᵐɓɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dɛ̀ndɔ́n [ɗɛⁿɗɔn]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. turkey [SILCAWL Number: 0978]
Examples:
- dɛ̀ndɔ́n
'turkey'
[ɗɛⁿɗɔn]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
1. ACNOM
1. Sg(C5)
múdì [muɗi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: dì pl: mídì irreg. infl.: Irregular prefix allomorph)
Tone: [a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. room, side, part (of a house) [SILCAWL Number: 0671]
Examples:
- mudi
'room'
[muɗi]
5[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- midi
'rooms'
[miɗi]
5[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- mudi mwa mbadi
Sg(C3)-part Sg(C3)-AM house
'part of the house'
[muɗi mʷa ⁿɓaɗi]
[63]523
Frame Type: Unique Frame
èdíba [eɗiɓa]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: díba pl: bèdíba)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. river [SILCAWL Number: 1292]
2. spring [SILCAWL Number: 1290]
Examples:
- èdíba
'river'
[eɗiɓa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèdíba
'rivers'
[ɓeɗiɓa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdìba [eɗiɓa]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: dìba pl: bediba)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. waterhole, pond [SILCAWL Number: 1288]
Examples:
- dìba
'waterhole'
[eɗiɓa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bdìba
'waterholes'
[ɓeɗiɓa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
dibuuwa [ɗiɓuːwa]
num. card. Tone: [3224] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. nine [SILCAWL Number: 1598]
Examples:
- dìbùuwá
'nine'
[ɗiɓuːwa]
[3224]
Frame Type: Isolation - Unknown Class
èdìbwa [eɗiɓʷa]
v. (
Stem: dìbwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. open [SILCAWL Number: 0639]
Examples:
- èdìbwa
'open'
[eɗiɓʷa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòdìci [moɗitʃi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: dìci pl: mèdìci)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. pestle [SILCAWL Number: 0618]
Examples:
- mòdìci
'pestle'
[moɗitʃi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèdìci
'pestles'
[meɗitʃi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi modici na bosasa.
'He looks at the pestle courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi moɗitʃi na ɓosasa]
44663[22]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi modici e tɛi.
'He sees the pestle inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi moɗitʃi tɛi]
45563[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ modici na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the pestle courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ moɗitʃi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[22]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ modici e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the pestle inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ moɗitʃi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[22]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi modici mwamɛ.
'He wants my pestle.'
[atokaⁿɗi moɗitʃi mʷamɛ]
45563[33]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka modici mwamɛ.
'He will want my pestle.'
[amutoka moɗitʃi mʷamɛ]
46553[33]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- modici mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's pestle'
[moɗitʃi mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa modici
'the color of the pestle'
[m̩vela mʷa moɗitʃi]
44454[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìdídi [iɗiɗi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: dídi pl: màdídi)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. stool [SILCAWL Number: 0694]
Examples:
- ìdídi
'stool'
[iɗiɗi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màdídi
'stools'
[maɗiɗi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
édìilâ [eɗiːla]
adj. infl. (
Stem: dìilâ)
Tone: [22p] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. heavy [SILCAWL Number: 1534]
Examples:
- édìilâ
'heavy'
[eɗiːla]
5[22p]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
- múdìilâ
'heavy'
[muɗiːla]
5[22p]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
dìísà dyá mbóni [ɗiːsa ɗʲa ⁿɓoni]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màísà má mbónì)
Tone: [453453]
1. initiation (male) (Gloss: Sg(C5)-entry Sg(C5)-AM initate)
[SILCAWL Number: 0937]
2. initation (female) (Gloss: Sg(C5)-entry Sg(C5)-AM initate)
[SILCAWL Number: 0938]
Examples:
- dìísà dyá mbóni
'initiation'
[ɗiːsa ɗʲa ⁿɓoni]
[453453]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màísà má mbónì
'initiations'
[maisa ma ⁿɓoni]
[453453]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
dìiyá [ɗiːja]
ptcp. Tone: [324] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. seated [SILCAWL Number: 0174]
Examples:
- dìiyá
'seated'
[ɗiːja]
[324]
Frame Type: Isolation
díiyè [ɗiːje]
Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. expensive [SILCAWL Number: 0823]
Examples:
- díiyè
'expensive'
[ɗiːje]
[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation
èdíkiyɛ̀ [eɗikijɛ]
v. (
Stem: díkiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. burn [SILCAWL Number: 1498]
Examples:
- èdíkiyɛ̀
'burn'
[eɗikije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdíkiyɛ tìkíliì [eɗikijɛ tikiliː]
v. (
Stem: díkiyɛ tìkíliì)
Tone: [665343a]
1. singe (Gloss: burn little-??)
[SILCAWL Number: 1500]
Examples:
- èdíkiyɛ tìkíliì
'singe'
[eɗikijɛ tikiliː]
4[665343a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdìla [eɗila]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: dìla pl: bèdìla)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. weight [SILCAWL Number: 1535]
Examples:
- èdìla
'weight'
[eɗila]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèdìla
'weights'
[ɓeɗila]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdìliyɛ [eɗilije]
v. (
Stem: dìliyɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. respect [SILCAWL Number: 0282]
2. obey [SILCAWL Number: 0504]
Examples:
- èdìliyɛ
'respect'
[eɗilije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdímà [eɗima]
v. (
Stem: dímà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sink [SILCAWL Number: 1490]
Examples:
- èdímà
'sink'
[eɗima]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
vìdìmá [viɗima]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: dìmá pl: lìdìmá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. ring (finger) [SILCAWL Number: 0554]
Examples:
- vìdìmá
'ring'
[viɗima]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lìdìmá
'rings'
[liɗima]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi vidima na bosasa.
'He looks at the ring courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi viɗima na ɓosasa]
44663[35]422a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi vidima e tɛi.
'He sees the ring inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi viɗima tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ vidima na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the ring courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ viɗima na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[35]32225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ vidima e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the ring inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ viɗima tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi vidima vamɛ.
'He wants my ring.'
[atokaⁿɗi viɗima vamɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka vidima vamɛ.
'He will want my ring.'
[amutoka viɗima vamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- vidima va Ndanda
'Ndanda's ring'
[viɗima va ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa vidima
'the color of the ring'
[m̩vela mʷa viɗima]
44452[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mòdìmí [moɗimi]
n. 1/2 (
Stem: dìmí pl: wàdìmí)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. younger sibling
Examples:
- mòdìmí
'younger sibling'
[moɗimi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòdìmí [moɗimi]
n. 1/2 (
Stem: dìmí pl: wàdìmí)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. younger person
Examples:
- mòdìmí
'younger person'
[moɗimi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èdímiyɛ̀ [eɗimijɛ]
v. (
Stem: dímiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. quench, put out, extinguish [SILCAWL Number: 1497]
Examples:
- èdímiyɛ̀
'quench'
[eɗimijɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdíŋgà [eɗiⁿga]
v. (
Stem: díŋgà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. coil, roll up [SILCAWL Number: 1442]
Examples:
- èdíŋgà
'coil'
[eɗiⁿga]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòdìŋgá [moɗiⁿga]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: dìŋgá pl: mèdìŋgá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. vein [SILCAWL Number: 0091]
2. root [SILCAWL Number: 1183]
Examples:
- mòdìŋgá
'vein'
[moɗiⁿga]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèdìŋgá
'veins'
[meɗiⁿga]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdíŋgamà [eɗiⁿgama]
v. (
Stem: díŋgamà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. go around, detour [SILCAWL Number: 1406]
Examples:
- èdíŋgamà
'go around'
[eɗiⁿgama]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòdíŋgo [moɗiⁿgo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: díŋgo pl: mèdíŋgo)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. turn, bend
Examples:
- mòdíŋgo
'turn'
[moɗiⁿgo]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèdíŋgo
'turns'
[meɗiⁿgo]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
vìdípì [viɗipi]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: dípì pl: lìdípì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. tail [SILCAWL Number: 1031]
2. tail-fin (Gloss: tail-fin)
[SILCAWL Number: 1090]
Examples:
- vìdípì
'tail'
[viɗipi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lìdípì
'tail'
[liɗipi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdìte [eɗite]
v. (
Stem: dìte)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. admire [SILCAWL Number: 0428]
2. like, appreciate (Gloss: like, appreciate)
3. congratulate [SILCAWL Number: 0477]
Examples:
- èdìte
'admire'
[eɗite]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dívì [ɗivi]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màdívì irreg. infl.: Additive)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. anteater, aardvark, antbear [SILCAWL Number: 1007]
2. bear
Examples:
- dívì
'anteater'
[ɗivi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màdívì
'anteaters'
[maɗivi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdìya [eɗija]
v. (
Stem: dìya)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. be
2. sit [SILCAWL Number: 0150]
3. stay
4. dwell, inhabit [SILCAWL Number: 0526]
Examples:
- èdìya
'be'
[eɗija]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòdìyá [moɗija]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: dìyá pl: wàdìyá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. host [SILCAWL Number: 0383]
2. inhabitant, resident [SILCAWL Number: 0527]
Examples:
- mòdìyá
'host'
[moɗija]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàdìyá
'hosts'
[waɗija]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdìyá màala nà [eɗija maːla na]
v. (
Stem: dìyá màala nà)
Tone: [35432a]
1. need, have a need for (Gloss: be need with)
[SILCAWL Number: 0807]
Examples:
- èdìyá màala nà
'need'
[eɗija maːla na]
4[35432a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdìyá màkwâ [eɗija makʷa]
v. (
Stem: dìyá màkwâ)
Tone: [352p]
1. be wrong (Gloss: be Sg(C6)-guilty)
[SILCAWL Number: 1581]
Examples:
- èdìyá màkwâ
'be wrong'
[eɗija makʷa]
4[352p]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdìyá mbà èsáka [eɗija ⁿɓa saka]
v. (
Stem: dìyá mbà èsáka)
Tone: [35243]
1. abstain (Gloss: stay without INF-do-??)
[SILCAWL Number: 0291]
Examples:
- èdìyá mbà èsáka
'abstain'
[eɗija ⁿɓa saka]
4[35243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdìyá nà [eɗija na]
v. (
Stem: dìyá nà)
Tone: [35a]
1. have (Gloss: stay with)
[SILCAWL Number: 0806]
Examples:
- èdìyá nà
'have'
[eɗija na]
4[35a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdìyá nà èvɛ́yɛ [eɗʲana evɛjɛ]
v. (
Stem: dìyá nà èvɛ́yɛ)
Tone: [352243]
1. desire (Gloss: be with Sg(C7)-desire)
[SILCAWL Number: 0287]
Examples:
- èdìyá nà èvɛ́yɛ
'desire'
[eɗʲana evɛjɛ]
4[352243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdìyá nà ìbàndamiyɛ [eɗija niɓaⁿɗamijɛ]
v. (
Stem: dìyá nà ìbàndamiyɛ)
Tone: [3532222a]
1. be awake (Gloss: be with Sg(C5)?-attention?)
[SILCAWL Number: 0186]
Examples:
- èdìyá nà ìbàndamiyɛ
'be awake'
[eɗija niɓaⁿɗamije]
4[3532222a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdìyá nà ìdúbà [eɗija na iɗuɓa]
v. (
Stem: dìyá nà ìdúbà)
Tone: [35224a]
1. boast, be proud (Gloss: be with Sg(C5)-pride)
[SILCAWL Number: 0478]
Examples:
- èdìyá nà ìdúbà
'boast'
[eɗija na iɗuɓa]
4[35224a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdìyá nà nyólò ààsáa [eɗija na nʲolo asaː]
v. (
Stem: dìyá nà nyólò ààsáa)
Tone: [353532243]
1. be healthy (Gloss: be with heart good)
[SILCAWL Number: 0205]
Examples:
- èdìyá nà nyólò ààsáa
'be healthy'
[edija na nʲolo asaː]
4[353532243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdìyá nà ŋgàma [eɗija na ⁿgama]
v. (
Stem: dìyá nà ŋgàma)
Tone: [3532a]
1. be right, be correct (Gloss: be with reason)
[SILCAWL Number: 1578]
Examples:
- èdìyá nà ŋgàma
'be right'
[eɗija na ⁿgama]
4[3532a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdìyiye [eɗiːje]
v. (
Stem: dìyiye)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. transplant [SILCAWL Number: 0749]
Examples:
- èdìyiye
'transplant'
[eɗije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
díyò dyá ìsɛ̀kídi [ɗijo ɗʲa isɛkiɗi]
n. 5/6 (
pl: míyò má màsɛ̀kídi)
Tone: [6252243]
1. anus (Gloss: eye Sg(C5)-AM Sg(C5)-anus)
[SILCAWL Number: 0045]
Examples:
- díyò dyá ìsɛ̀kídi
'anus'
[ɗijo ɗʲa isɛkiɗi]
[6252243]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
díyò dyá mbàsi [ɗijo ɗʲa ⁿɓasi]
n. 5/6 (
pl: míyò má mbàsi)
Tone: [6354a]
1. kernel of corn (Gloss: Sg(C5)-kernel Sg(C5)-AM corn)
[SILCAWL Number: 1201]
Examples:
- díyò dyá mbàsi
'kernel of corn'
[ɗijo ɗʲa ⁿɓasi]
[6354a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòdò [moɗo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: dò pl: mèdò)
Tone: [a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. hill of rocks
Examples:
- mòdò
'hill of rocks'
[moɗo]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèdò
'hills of rocks'
[meɗo]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdòka [eɗoka]
v. (
Stem: dòka)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. beat [SILCAWL Number: 1447]
2. hit [SILCAWL Number: 1446]
3. spank [SILCAWL Number: 0490]
Examples:
- èdòka
'spank'
[eɗoka]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdòká màpɛ̀pú [eɗoka mapɛpu]
v. (
Stem: dòká màpɛ̀pú)
Tone: [35223]
1. flap wings (Gloss: beat Pl(C6)-wing)
[SILCAWL Number: 1076]
Examples:
- èdòká màpɛ̀pú
'flap wings'
[eɗoka mapɛpu]
4[35223]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdòla [eɗola]
v. (
Stem: dòla)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. flow [SILCAWL Number: 1480]
2. blow (wind) [SILCAWL Number: 1476]
3. leak [SILCAWL Number: 1482]
Examples:
- èdòla
'blow'
[eɗola]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dòléèní [ɗoleːni]
ptcp. Tone: [3523] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. past
èdòlíyɛ [eɗolijɛ]
v. (
Stem: dòlíyɛ)
Tone: [354] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. make pass, pass, cause to flow
èdòlíyɛ èínce [eɗolijɛ eiⁿdʒe]
v. (
Stem: dòlíyɛ èínce)
Tone: [355243]
1. spend time (Gloss: pass Sg(C7)-time)
[SILCAWL Number: 1365]
Examples:
- èdòlíyɛ èínce
'spend time'
[eɗolijɛ eiⁿdʒe]
4[355243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdòlíyɛ màcìyá [eɗoliɛ matʃija]
v. (
Stem: dòlíyɛ màcìyá)
Tone: [355223]
1. bleed (Gloss: flow Pl(C6)-blood)
[SILCAWL Number: 0124]
Examples:
- èdòlíyɛ màcìyá
'bleed'
[eɗoliɛ matʃija]
4[355223]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dóŋgo [ɗoⁿgo]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. hot pepper, red pepper [SILCAWL Number: 1223]
Examples:
- dóŋgo
'hot pepper'
[ɗoⁿgo]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
édòolé [eɗoːle]
adj. infl. (
Stem: dòolé)
Tone: [223] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. past
èdɔ̀díyɛ [ɗɔɗijɛ]
v. (
Stem: dɔ̀díyɛ)
Tone: [354] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. point
èdɔ̀díyɛ mònɔ́ɔ [eɗoɗijɛ monɔː]
v. (
Stem: dɔ̀díyɛ mònɔ́ɔ)
Tone: [355243]
1. indicate, point (as with finger) (Gloss: point Sg(C3)-finger)
[SILCAWL Number: 0166]
Examples:
- èdɔ̀díyɛ mònɔ́ɔ
'indicate'
[eɗoɗiyɛ monɔː]
4[355243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dɔ́lɛ̀ [ɗɔlɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. silver [SILCAWL Number: 1281]
2. money [SILCAWL Number: 0817]
Examples:
- dɔ́lɛ̀
'money'
[ɗɔlɛ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi dɔlɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the money courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɗɔlɛ na ɓosasa]
3355[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔndi dɔlɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the money inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɗɔlɛ tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ dɔlɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the money courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɗɔlɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔncɛ dɔlɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the money inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɗɔlɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Atokandi dɔlɛ nyamɛ.
'He wants my money.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɗɔlɛ nʲamɛ]
4555[64]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (pl)
- Amutoka dɔlɛ nyamɛ.
'He will want my money.'
[amutoka ɗɔlɛ nʲmɛ]
4655[64]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (pl)
- dɔlɛ a Ndanda
'Ndanda's money'
[ɗɔlɛ a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (pl)
- m̩vela mwa dɔlɛ
'the color of the money'
[m̩vela mʷa ɗɔlɛ]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (pl)
mòdɔ̀mbɛ [moɗɔⁿɓɛ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: dɔ̀mbɛ pl: mèdɔ̀mbɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. lamb [SILCAWL Number: 0972]
Examples:
- mòdɔ̀mbɛ
'lamb'
[moɗɔⁿɓɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèdɔ̀mbɛ
'lambs'
[meɗɔⁿɓɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ǹ̩dɔ́mbɛ̀ [n̩ɗɔⁿɓɛ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: dɔ́mbɛ̀ pl: mèdɔ́mbɛ̀)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. sheet
Examples:
- ǹ̩dɔ́mbɛ̀
'sheet'
[n̩ɗɔⁿɓɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèdɔ́mbɛ̀
'sheets'
[meɗɔⁿɓɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdùba [eɗuɓa]
v. (
Stem: dùba)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. dip [SILCAWL Number: 1485]
Examples:
- èdùba
'dip'
[eɗuɓa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìdúbà [iɗuɓa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: dúbà pl: màdúbà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. pride
Examples:
- ìdúbà
'pride'
[iɗuɓa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màdúbà
'prides'
[maɗuɓa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdùbiyɛ [eɗuɓije]
v. (
Stem: dùbiyɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. soak [SILCAWL Number: 1486]
Examples:
- èdùbiyɛ
'soak'
[eɗuɓije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìdúdu [iɗuɗu]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: dúdu pl: màdúdu)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. plug, stopper [SILCAWL Number: 0630]
Examples:
- ìdúdu
'plug'
[iɗuɗu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màdúdu
'plugs'
[maɗuɗu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdúkà [eɗuka]
v. (
Stem: dúkà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. paddle [SILCAWL Number: 0853]
Examples:
- èdúkà
'paddle'
[eɗuka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdùká [eɗuka]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: dùká pl: bèdùká)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. war, fight, brawl [SILCAWL Number: 0866]
Examples:
- èdùká
'war'
[eɗuka]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèdùká
'wars'
[ɓeɗuka]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi eduka na bosasa.
'He looks at the war courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɗuka na ɓosasa]
4456[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi eduka e tɛi.
'He sees the war inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɗuka tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ eduka na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the war courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɗuka na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ eduka e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the war inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɗuka tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi eduka eamɛ.
'He wants my war.'
[atokaⁿɗi eɗukaːmɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka eduka eamɛ.
'He will want my war.'
[amutoka eɗukaːmɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- eduka a Ndanda
'Ndanda's war'
[eɗuka a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa eduka
'the color of the war'
[m̩vela mʷa ɗuka]
4445[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìdúku [iɗuku]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: dúku pl: màdúku)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. toilet, latrine [SILCAWL Number: 0681]
Examples:
- ìdúku
'toilet'
[iɗuku]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màdúku
'toilets'
[maɗuku]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi iduku na bosasa.
'He looks at the toilet courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi iɗuku na ɓosasa]
44563[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi iduku e tɛi.
'He sees the toilet inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi iɗuku tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ iduku na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the toilet courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ iɗuku na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[44]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ iduku e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the toilet inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ iɗuku tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi iduku dyamɛ.
'He wants my toilet.'
[atokaⁿɗi iɗuku ɗʲamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka iduku dyamɛ.
'He will want my toilet.'
[amutoka iɗuku ɗʲamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- iduku dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's toilet'
[iɗuku ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa iduku
'the color of the toilet'
[m̩vela mʷa iɗuku]
44452[32]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èdùla [eɗula]
v. (
Stem: dùla)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. pull [SILCAWL Number: 1434]
Examples:
- èdùla
'pull'
[eɗula]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdùma [ɗuma]
v. (
Stem: dùma)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. shoot (a gun) [SILCAWL Number: 1431]
Examples:
- èdùma
'shoot'
[ɗuma]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìdùmá [iɗuma]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: dùmá pl: màdùmá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. full moon [SILCAWL Number: 1319]
Examples:
- ìdùmá
'full moon'
[iɗuma]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màdùmá
'full moons'
[maɗuma]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòdùmbu [moɗuᵐɓu]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: dùmbu pl: mèdùmbu)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. mouth [SILCAWL Number: 0015]
2. palate [SILCAWL Number: 0020]
Examples:
- mòdùmbu
'mouth'
[moɗuᵐɓu]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèdùmbu
'mouths'
[meɗuᵐɓu]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòdùni [moɗuni]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: dùni pl: wàdùni)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. old person [SILCAWL Number: 0340]
2. old (of a person) [SILCAWL Number: 0248]
3. ancient (of a person) [SILCAWL Number: 1589]
Examples:
- mòdùni
'old person'
[moɗuni]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàdùni
'old people'
[waɗuni]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòdùni [moɗuni]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: dùni pl: mèdùni)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. old (not young, of an inanimate) [SILCAWL Number: 0248]
2. old, ancient (not new, of an inanimate) [SILCAWL Number: 1589]
Examples:
- mòdùni
'old'
[moɗuni]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
- mèdùni
'old'
[meɗuni]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C4
èdùŋgú [eɗuⁿgu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: dùŋgú pl: bèdùŋgú)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. noise, sound [SILCAWL Number: 1327]
Examples:
- èdùŋgú
'noise'
[eɗuⁿgu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèdùŋgú
'noises'
[ɓeɗuⁿgu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdùpa [eɗupa]
v. (
Stem: dùpa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. bake in ashes [SILCAWL Number: 0606]
Examples:
- èdùpa
'bake in ashes'
[eɗupa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdúsɛ̀ [eɗusɛ]
v. (
Stem: dúsɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. plug, stop up [SILCAWL Number: 0641]
Examples:
- èdúsɛ̀
'plug'
[eɗusɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dútɛ̀ [ɗutɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. tax [SILCAWL Number: 0838]
Examples:
- dútɛ̀
'tax'
[ɗutɛ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòdùwá [moɗuwa]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: dùwá pl: mèdùwá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. roof [SILCAWL Number: 0668]
Examples:
- mòdùwá
'roof'
[moɗuwa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèdùwá
'roofs'
[meɗuwa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi moduwa na bosasa.
'He looks at the roof courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi moɗuwa na ɓosasa]
44663[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi moduwa e tɛi.
'He sees the roof inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi moɗuwa tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ moduwa na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the roof courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ moɗuwa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ moduwa e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the roof inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ moɗuwa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi moduwa mwamɛ.
'He wants my roof.'
[atokaⁿɗi moɗuwa mʷamɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka moduwa mwamɛ.
'He will want my roof.'
[amutoka moɗuwa mʷamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- moduwa mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's roof'
[moɗuwa mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa moduwa
'the color of the roof'
[m̩vela mʷa moɗuwa]
44453[3p]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èdùwé [eɗuwe]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: dùwé pl: ɓèdùwé)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. kidney [SILCAWL Number: 0084]
2. waist [SILCAWL Number: 0036]
3. hip [SILCAWL Number: 0064]
Examples:
- èdùwé
'kidney'
[eɗuwe]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèdùwé
'kidneys'
[ɓeɗuwe]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
bèdyâ [ɓeɗʲa]
n. 7/8 pl (
Stem: dyâ)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. food [SILCAWL Number: 0569]
2. harvest [SILCAWL Number: 0756]
Examples:
- bèdyâ
'food'
[ɓeɗʲa]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi bedya na bosasa.
'He looks at the food courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɓeɗʲa na ɓosasa]
44663[5]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔndi bedya e tɛi.
'He sees the food inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɓeɗʲa tɛi]
45563[4]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ bedya na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the food courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɓeɗʲa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[4]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔncɛ bedya e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the food inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɓeɗʲa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[4]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Atokandi bedya bamɛ.
'He wants my food.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɓeɗʲa ɓamɛ]
45563[4]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (pl)
- Amutoka bedya bamɛ.
'He will want my food.'
[amutoka ɓeɗʲa ɓamɛ]
46553[4]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (pl)
- bedya ba Ndanda
'Ndanda's food'
[ɓeɗʲa ɓa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[k]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (pl)
- m̩vela mwa bedya
'the color of the food'
[m̩vela mʷa ɓeɗʲa]
44452[i]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (pl)
dyâ [ɗʲa]
prep. Tone: [q]
1. through
èdyâ [eɗʲa]
v. (
Stem: dyâ)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. eat [SILCAWL Number: 0140]
2. harvest, reap [SILCAWL Number: 0757]
Examples:
- èdyâ
'eat'
[eɗʲa]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- Adyandi.
'He eats.'
[aɗʲaⁿɗi]
2[53]
Frame Type: 1. He _____.
- Adyancɛ
'If he eats'
[aɗʲaⁿdʒɛ]
3[5a]
Frame Type: 2. If he _____
- Amudya eima eamɛ.
'He will eat my thing.'
[amuɗʲa eima amɛ]
36[5]2424a
Frame Type: 3. He will _____ my thing.
- Amudya mocɛcɛ mwamɛ.
'He will eat my baby.'
[amuɗʲa motʃɛtʃɛ mʷamɛ]
36[5]2335a
Frame Type: 4. He will _____ my baby.
- Amudya lɛmɔ aamɛ.
'He will eat my eel.'
[amuɗʲa lɛmɔ amɛ]
35[4]5423
Frame Type: 5. He will _____ my eel.
- A mudya mpolo mwamɛ.
Sg(C1) FUT-eat Sg(C3)-chief Sg(C3)-1Sg.POSS
'He will eat my chief.'
[a muɗʲa m̩polo mʷamɛ]
4[65]23342
Frame Type: Unique Frame
èdyâ [eɗʲa]
v. (
Stem: dyâ)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bear (child), give birth [SILCAWL Number: 0244]
Examples:
- dyâ
'give birth'
[edʲa]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdyáa ìcée [eɗʲa itʃeː]
v. (
Stem: dyáa ìcée)
Tone: [54243]
1. lay eggs (Gloss: give.birth Sg(C5)-egg)
[SILCAWL Number: 1080]
Examples:
- èdyáa ìcée
'lay eggs'
[eɗʲa itʃeː]
4[54243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdyáa ŋgwɛ́lì [eɗʲa ⁿgʷɛli]
v. (
Stem: dyáa ŋgwɛ́lì)
Tone: [546a]
1. bewitch (Gloss: eat witchcraft)
[SILCAWL Number: 0919]
Examples:
- èdyáa ŋgwɛ́lì
'bewitch'
[eɗʲa ⁿgʷɛli]
4[546a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdyàbwa [eɗʲaɓʷa]
v. (
Stem: dyàbwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. cross [SILCAWL Number: 0850]
Examples:
- èdyàbwa
'cross'
[eɗʲaɓʷa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìdyàbwídi [iɗʲaɓʷiɗi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: dyàbwídi pl: màdyàbwídi)
Tone: 4[454] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. ford [SILCAWL Number: 1297]
Examples:
- ìdyàbwídi
'ford'
[iɗʲaɓʷiɗi]
4[454]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màdyàbwídi
'fords'
[maɗʲaɓʷiɗi]
4[454]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìdyádyà [iɗʲaɗʲa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: dyádyà pl: màdyádyà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. kingfisher [SILCAWL Number: 1049]
Examples:
- ìdyádyà
'kingfisher'
[iɗʲaɗʲa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màdyádyà
'kingfisher'
[maɗʲaɗʲa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòdyáì [moɗʲai]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: dyáì pl: wàdyáì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. relative (by blood) (Gloss: give.birth-AGNOM)
[SILCAWL Number: 0341]
Examples:
- mòdyáì
'relative'
[moɗʲai]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàdyáì
'relatives'
[waɗʲai]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòdyáinì [moɗʲaini]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: dyáinì pl: wàdyáinì)
Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. midwife [SILCAWL Number: 0408]
2. eater
Examples:
- mòdyáinì
'midwife'
[moɗʲaini]
3[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàdyáinì
'midwives'
[waɗʲaini]
3[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìdyáke [iɗʲake]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: dyáke pl: màdyáke)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. fierceness
Examples:
- ìdyáke
'fierceness'
[iɗʲake]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màdyáke
'fiercenesses'
[maɗʲake]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdyáko [eɗʲako]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: dyáko pl: bèdyáko)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. bait [SILCAWL Number: 0805]
Examples:
- èdyáko
'bait'
[eɗʲako]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèdyáko
'baits'
[ɓeɗʲako]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi edyako na bosasa.
'He looks at the bait courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɗʲako na ɓosasa]
4466[45]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi edyako e tɛi.
'He sees the bait inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɗʲako tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ edyako na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the bait courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɗʲako na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ edyako e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the bait inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɗʲako tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi edyako eamɛ.
'He wants my bait.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɗʲako amɛ]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka edyako eamɛ.
'He will want my bait.'
[amutoka ɗʲako amɛ]
4655[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- edyako a Ndanda
'Ndanda's bait'
[eɗʲako a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[44]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa edyako
'the color of the bait'
[m̩vela mʷa ɗʲako]
4445[44]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìdyàli [iɗʲali]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: dyàli pl: màdyàli)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. prostitute [SILCAWL Number: 0407]
Examples:
- ìdyàli
'prostitute'
[iɗʲali]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màdyàli
'prostitutes'
[maɗʲali]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdyàmɛ [eɗʲamɛ]
v. (
Stem: dyàmɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. bury [SILCAWL Number: 0954]
Examples:
- èdyàmɛ
'bury'
[eɗʲamɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòdyánì [moɗʲani]
n. 1/2 (
Stem: dyánì pl: wàdyánì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
èdyáŋa [eɗʲaŋa]
v. (
Stem: dyáŋa)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. disappear [SILCAWL Number: 1417]
Examples:
- èdyáŋa
'disappear'
[eɗʲaŋa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dyàŋgó [ɗʲaⁿgo]
n. ? Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. hunt
Examples:
- dyàŋgó
'hunt'
[ɗʲaⁿgo]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èdyáwɛ̀ [eɗʲawe]
v. (
Stem: dyáwɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. be born (Gloss: give.birth-PASS?)
[SILCAWL Number: 0245]
Examples:
- èdyáwɛ̀
'be born'
[eɗʲawe]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dyâ lóbà [ɗʲa loɓa]
prep. Tone: [45a]
1. over, above (Gloss: through top)
[SILCAWL Number: 1668]
Examples:
- dya loba
'over'
[ɗʲa loɓa]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation
dyâ yê [ɗʲa je]
prep. Tone: [53]
1. under (Gloss: through bottom)
[SILCAWL Number: 1669]
Examples:
- dyâ yê
'under'
[ɗʲa je]
[53]
Frame Type: Isolation
dyê [ɗʲe]
quant. Tone: [5]
1. negative existential quantifier
èdyèba [eɗʲeɓa]
v. (
Stem: dyèba)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. carve [SILCAWL Number: 0899]
2. sharpen (knife) [SILCAWL Number: 1538]
3. sharpen, bring to a point (arrow) [SILCAWL Number: 1539]
Examples:
- èdyèba
'carve'
[eɗʲeɓa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdyèbo [eɗʲeɓo]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: dyèbo pl: bèdyèbo)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. mud [SILCAWL Number: 1278]
Examples:
- èdyèbo
'mud'
[eɗʲeɓo]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèdyèbo
'muds'
[ɓeɗʲeɓo]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
dyémì dyá dòléèní [ɗʲemi ɗʲa ɗoleːni]
n. 5/6 (
pl: mémì má dòléèní)
Tone: [6352413]
1. miscarriage (Gloss: Sg(C5)-pregnancy Sg(C5)-AM past)
[SILCAWL Number: 0242]
Examples:
- dyémì dyá dòléèní
'miscarriage'
[ɗʲemi ɗʲa ɗoleːni]
[6352413]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mémì má dòléèní
'miscarriages'
[memi ma ɗoleːni]
[6352413]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdyèŋgiyɛ [eɗʲeⁿgijɛ]
v. (
Stem: dyèŋgiyɛ)
Tone: [44a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. lift [SILCAWL Number: 1427]
Examples:
- èdyèŋgiyɛ
'lift'
[eɗʲeⁿgijɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dyê dyàambo [ɗʲe ɗʲaⁿɓo]
Tone: [543a]
1. nothing (Gloss: NEGEX Sg(C5)-thing)
[SILCAWL Number: 1647]
Examples:
- dyê dyàambo
'nothing'
[ɗʲe ɗʲaⁿɓo]
[543a]
Frame Type: Isolation
dyê dyóobà [ɗʲe ɗʲoːɓa]
adv. Tone: [543a]
1. never (Gloss: NEGEX Sg(C5)-day)
[SILCAWL Number: 1364]
Examples:
- dyê dyóobà
'never'
[ɗʲe ɗʲoːɓa]
[543a]
Frame Type: Isolation
dyê mòoto [ɗʲe moːto]
n. ? Tone: [543a]
1. nobody, no one (Gloss: NEGEX Sg(C3)-person)
[SILCAWL Number: 1646]
Examples:
- dyê mòoto
'nobody'
[ɗʲe moːto]
[543a]
Frame Type: Isolation
mòdyɛ̀dyɛ́ [moɗʲɛɗʲɛ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: dyɛ̀dyɛ́ pl: mèdyɛ̀dyɛ́)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. stickiness
Examples:
- mòdyɛ̀dyɛ́
'stickiness'
[moɗʲɛɗʲɛ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèdyɛ̀dyɛ́
'stickinesses'
[meɗʲɛɗʲɛ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
dyɛ̀ɛ́ [ɗʲɛː]
pro. int. Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. how [SILCAWL Number: 1689]
Examples:
- dyɛ̀ɛ́
'how'
[ɗʲɛː]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation
èdyɛ́iyɛ̀ [eɗʲɛijɛ]
v. (
Stem: dyɛ́iyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: H
1. feed [SILCAWL Number: 0772]
Examples:
- èdyɛ́iyɛ̀
'feed'
[eɗʲɛijɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdyɛ̀ŋgɛmɛ [eɗʲɛⁿgɛmɛ]
v. (
Stem: dyɛ̀ŋgɛmɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. perch [SILCAWL Number: 1075]
Examples:
- èdyɛ̀ŋgɛmɛ
'perch'
[eɗʲɛⁿgɛmɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìdyìdyá [iɗʲiɗʲa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: dyìdyá pl: màdyìdyá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. courage, bravery
Examples:
- ìdyìdyá
'courage'
[iɗʲiɗʲa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màdyìdyá
'courages'
[maɗʲiɗʲa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
dyóbà bwèé [ɗʲoɓa ɓʷeː]
n. 5/6 (
pl: móbà bwèé)
Tone: [5334]
1. daytime (Gloss: Sg(C5)-day open)
[SILCAWL Number: 1383]
Examples:
- dyóbà bwèé
'daytime'
[ɗʲoɓa ɓʷeː]
[5334]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- móbà bwèé
'daytimes'
[moɓa ɓʷeː]
[5334]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdyòka [eɗʲoka]
v. (
Stem: dyòka)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. dance [SILCAWL Number: 0884]
Examples:
- èdyòka
'dance'
[eɗʲoka]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
màdyòka [maɗʲoka]
n. 5/6 pl (
Stem: dyòka)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. party, feast, celebration [SILCAWL Number: 0581]
2. feast, large meal [SILCAWL Number: 0933]
3. games [SILCAWL Number: 0901]
4. ceremony
Examples:
- màdyòka
'games'
[maɗʲoka]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi madyoka na bosasa.
'He looks at the games courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi maɗʲoka na ɓosasa]
44665[43]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔndi madyoka e tɛi.
'He sees the games inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi maɗʲoka tɛi]
45564[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ madyoka na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the games courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ maɗʲoka na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44654[32]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔncɛ madyoka e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the games inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ maɗʲoka tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46654[33]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Atokandi madyoka mamɛ.
'He wants my games.'
[atokaⁿɗi maɗʲoka mamɛ]
45564[33]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (pl)
- Amutoka madyoka mamɛ.
'He will want my games.'
[amutoka maɗʲoka mamɛ]
46554[33]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (pl)
- madyoka ma Ndanda
'Ndanda's games'
[maɗʲoka ma ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (pl)
- m̩vela mwa madyoka
'the color of the games'
[m̩vela mʷa maɗʲoka]
44454[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (pl)
èdyòmbɛ [eɗʲoⁿɓɛ]
v. (
Stem: dyòmbɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. ask, request [SILCAWL Number: 0453]
Examples:
- èdyòmbɛ
'ask'
[eɗʲoⁿɓɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
vìdyóŋ [viɗʲoŋ]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: dyóŋ pl: lìdyóŋ)
Tone: 4[54] Root Tone Melody: H
1.
dyòŋgá dyâsáa [ɗjɔⁿga ɗʲasaː]
n. 5/6 (
pl: moŋga masaa)
Tone: [35643]
1. inexpensive (Gloss: Sg(C5)-price Sg(C5)-good)
[SILCAWL Number: 0824]
Examples:
- dyòŋgá dyâsáa
'inexpensive'
[ɗʲoⁿga ɗʲasaː]
[35643]
Frame Type: Isolation (other sg)
- móŋgá mâsáa
'inexpensive'
[moⁿga masaː]
[35643]
Frame Type: Isolation (other pl)
dyòŋgá íbéeva [ɗʲoⁿga iɓeːva]
n. 5/6 (
pl: mòŋgá mábéeva)
Tone: [34563]
1. expensive (Gloss: Sg(C5)-price Sg(C5)-bad)
[SILCAWL Number: 0823]
Examples:
- dyóŋgá íbéeva
'expensive'
[ɗʲoⁿga iɓeːva]
[34563]
Frame Type: Isolation (other sg)
- mòŋgá mábéeva
'expensive'
[moⁿga maɓeːva]
[34563]
Frame Type: Isolation (other pl)
èdyóŋguwɛ̀ [eɗʲoⁿguwɛ]
v. (
Stem: dyóŋguwɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. turn over [SILCAWL Number: 1433]
Examples:
- èdyóŋguwɛ̀
'turn over'
[eɗʲoⁿguwɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdyóŋgwamà [eɗʲoⁿgʷama]
v. (
Stem: dyóŋgwamà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. turn around [SILCAWL Number: 0153]
Examples:
- èdyóŋgwamà
'turn around'
[eɗʲoⁿgʷama]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dyòókanà [ɗʲoːkana]
n. 5/6 (
pl: mòókanà)
Tone: [354a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. compromise [SILCAWL Number: 0515]
Examples:
- dyookana
'compromise'
[ɗʲoːkana]
[354a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
dyóomù [ɗʲoːmu]
num. card. Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. ten [SILCAWL Number: 1599]
Examples:
- dyóomù
'ten'
[ɗʲoːmu]
[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation - Unknown Class
dyóomù nà bíbàá [ɗʲomu na ɓiɓaː]
num. card. Tone: [5322423]
1. twelve (Gloss: Sg(C5)-ten and Pl(C8)-two)
[SILCAWL Number: 1601]
Examples:
- dyóomù nà bíbàá
'twelve'
[ɗʲomu na ɓiɓaː]
[5322423]
Frame Type: Isolation - C5
dyóomù nà bílàalo [ɗʲomu na ɓilaːlo]
num. card. Tone: [532243a]
1. thirteen (Gloss: Sg(C5)-ten and Pl(C8)-three)
[SILCAWL Number: 1602]
Examples:
- dyóomù nà bílàalo
'thirteen'
[ɗʲomu na ɓilaːlo]
[532243a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C5
dyóomù nà bínàayí [ɗʲomu na ɓinaːi]
num. card. Tone: [53224223]
1. fourteen (Gloss: Sg(C5)-ten and Pl(C8)-four)
[SILCAWL Number: 1603]
Examples:
- dyóomù nà bínàayí
'fourteen'
[ɗʲomu na ɓinaːi]
[53224223]
Frame Type: Isolation - C5
dyóomù nà bítàanu [ɗʲomu na ɓitaːnu]
num. card. Tone: [532243a]
1. fifteen (Gloss: Sg(C5)-ten and Pl(C8)-five)
[SILCAWL Number: 1604]
Examples:
- dyóomù nà bítàanu
'fifteen'
[ɗʲomu na ɓitaːnu]
[532243a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C5
dyóomù nà dìbuuwá [ɗʲomu na ɗiɓuwa]
num. card. Tone: [5322223]
1. nineteen (Gloss: Sg(C5)-ten and Sg(C5)-nine)
[SILCAWL Number: 1608]
Examples:
- dyóomù nà dìbuuwá
'nineteen'
[ɗʲomu na ɗiɓuwa]
[5322223]
Frame Type: Isolation - C5
dyóomù nà èvɔ́ɔkɔ [ɗʲomu na vɔkɔ]
num. card. Tone: [53222443]
1. eleven (Gloss: Sg(C5)-ten and Sg(C7)-one)
[SILCAWL Number: 1600]
Examples:
- dyóomù nà èvɔ́ɔkɔ
'eleven'
[ɗʲomu na vɔkɔ]
[53222443]
Frame Type: Isolation - C5
dyóomù nà ɛ̀mbwɛ́ɛ̀dí [ɗʲoːmu na ɛⁿɓʷɛːɗi]
num. card. Tone: [53222423]
1. seventeen (Gloss: Sg(C5)-ten and Sg(C7)-seven)
[SILCAWL Number: 1606]
Examples:
- dyóomù nà ɛ̀mbwɛ́ɛ̀dí
'seventeen'
[ɗʲoːmu na ɛⁿɓʷɛːɗi]
[53222423]
Frame Type: Isolation
dyóomù nà lɔ̀ɔmbi [ɗʲomu na lːɔⁿɓi]
num. card. Tone: [532222a]
1. eighteen (Gloss: Sg(C5)-ten and Pl(C13)-eight)
[SILCAWL Number: 1607]
Examples:
- dyóomù nà lɔ̀ɔmbi
'eighteen'
[ɗʲomu na lːɔⁿɓi]
[532222a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C5
dyóomù nà mòtóoba [ɗʲomu na motoɓa]
num. card. Tone: [5322243]
1. sixteen (Gloss: Sg(C5)-ten and Sg(C3)-six)
[SILCAWL Number: 1605]
Examples:
- dyóomù nà mòtóoba
'sixteen'
[ɗʲomu na motoɓa]
[5322243]
Frame Type: Isolation - C5
èdyɔ́dyiyɛ̀ [eɗʲɔɗʲijɛ]
v. (
Stem: dyɔ́dyiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. judge [SILCAWL Number: 0519]
Examples:
- èdyɔ́dyiyɛ̀
'judge'
[eɗʲɔɗʲije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdyɔ́dyɔ̀ [eɗʲɔɗʲɔ]
v. (
Stem: dyɔ́dyɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. haggle, negotiate [SILCAWL Number: 0826]
Examples:
- èdyɔ́dyɔ̀
'haggle'
[eɗʲɔɗʲɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dyúŋgulèení [ɗʲuⁿguleːni]
ptcp. Tone: [55324] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. destroyed, ruined [SILCAWL Number: 1462]
Examples:
- dyúŋgulèení
'destroyed'
[ɗʲuⁿguleːni]
[55324]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdyúŋgulɛ̀ [eɗʲuⁿgulɛ]
v. (
Stem: dyúŋgulɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. destroy, spoil [SILCAWL Number: 1461]
Examples:
- èdyúŋgulɛ̀
'destroy'
[eɗʲuⁿgulɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èdyùsɛ [eɗʲusɛ]
v. (
Stem: dyùsɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. catch [SILCAWL Number: 1424]
3. trap [SILCAWL Number: 0793]
Examples:
- èdyùsɛ
'trap'
[eɗʲusɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
é [e]
prep. Tone: [5]
1. general locative preposition meaning at, in, on
2. away from [SILCAWL Number: 1677]
Examples:
- e
'away from'
[e]
[5]
Frame Type: Isolation
1. INF
è [e]
n. 7/8 sg Tone: [2]
1. Sg(C7)
è [e]
v. Tone: [q]
1. you (s) [SILCAWL Number: 1649]
2. you (p) [SILCAWL Number: 1652]
Examples:
- è
'you'
[e]
[q]
Frame Type: Isolation
mèéba [meːɓa]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: éba)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. water [SILCAWL Number: 1284]
Examples:
- mèéba
'water'
[meːɓa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi meeba na bosasa.
'He looks at the water courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi meːɓa na ɓosasa]
44563[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi meeba e tɛi.
'He sees the water inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi meːɓa tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ meeba na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the water courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ meɓa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[44]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ meeba e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the water inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ meːɓa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi meeba mamɛ.
'He wants my water.'
[atokaⁿɗi meɓa mamɛ]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka meeba mamɛ.
'He will want my water.'
[amutoka meɓa mamɛ]
4655[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- meeba ma Ndanda
'Ndanda's water'
[meːɓa ma ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[44]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa meeba
'the color of the water'
[m̩vela mʷa meːɓa]
44452[32]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
dyébobɛ̀ [ɗʲeɓoɓɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: ébobɛ̀ pl: mebobɛ)
Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. tarantula [SILCAWL Number: 1128]
Examples:
- dyébobɛ̀
'tarantula'
[ɗʲeɓoɓɛ]
[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mébobɛ̀
'tarantulas'
[meɓoɓɛ]
[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbɔ́lɔ̀ à èvɔ́ɔkɔ [eɓɔlɔ a vɔːkɔ]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèbɔ́lɔ̀ bá èvɔ́ɔkɔ)
Tone: [45322433]
1. same amount, equal (Gloss: Sg(C7)-amount AM Sg(C7)-one)
[SILCAWL Number: 1633]
Examples:
- èbɔ́lɔ̀ à èvɔ́ɔkɔ
'same amount'
[eɓɔlɔ a vɔːkɔ]
[45322433]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èbɔ́lɔ̀ dyɛ̀ɛ́ [eɓɔlɔ ɗʲɛː]
pro. int. Tone: [35223]
1. how many (Gloss: Sg(C7)-sum how)
[SILCAWL Number: 1690]
Examples:
- èbɔ́lɔ̀ dyɛ̀ɛ́
'how many'
[eɓɔlɔ ɗʲɛː]
[35223]
Frame Type: Isolation
èbúmbu á èdùká [eɓuⁿɓʷa ɗuka]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèbúmbu bá bèdùká)
Tone: [55622p]
1. army (Gloss: Sg(C7)-group AM Sg(C7)-war)
[SILCAWL Number: 0868]
Examples:
- èbúmbu á èdùká
'army'
[eɓuⁿɓʷa ɗuka]
4[55622p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbúmbu bá bèdùká
'armies'
[ɓeɓuⁿɓu ɓa ɓeɗuka]
4[55622p]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbúmbu á nyàka [eɓuⁿɓu a nʲaka]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèbúmbu bá nyàka)
Tone: [45563a]
1. herd of cattle (Gloss: Sg(C7)-group AM bovine)
[SILCAWL Number: 0964]
Examples:
- èbúmbu á nyàka
'herd of cattle'
[eɓuⁿɓu a nʲaka]
[45563a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbúmbu bá nyàka
'herds of cattle'
[ɓeɓuⁿɓu ɓa nʲaka]
[45563a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbúmbu á nyóì [eɓuⁿɓu a nʲoi]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèbúmbu bá nyóì)
Tone: [34456a]
1. swarm of bees (Gloss: Sg(C7)-group AM bee)
[SILCAWL Number: 1157]
Examples:
- èbúmbu á nyóì
'swarm of bees'
[eɓuⁿɓu a nʲoi]
[34456a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèbúmbu bá nyóì
'swarms of bees'
[ɓeɓuⁿɓu ɓa nʲoi]
[34456a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èbúmbu á tàba [eɓuⁿɓu a taɓa]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèbúmbu bá tàba)
Tone: [45563a]
1. flock of sheep/goats (Gloss: Sg(C7)-group AM sheep)
[SILCAWL Number: 0973]
Examples:
- èbúmbu á tàba
'flock of sheep'
[eɓuⁿɓu a taɓa]
[45563a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ècɛ̀i á m̀pàmbwɛ [etʃɛi a m̩paⁿɓʷɛ]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bècɛ̀i bá mèpàmbwɛ)
Tone: [432533a]
1. arrowhead (Gloss: point AM Sg(C3)-bow)
[SILCAWL Number: 0783]
Examples:
- ècɛ̀i á m̀pàmbwɛ
'arrowhead'
[etʃɛi a m̩paⁿɓʷɛ]
[432533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bècɛ̀i bá mèpàmbwɛ
'arrowheads'
[ɓetʃɛi ɓa mepaⁿɓʷɛ]
[432533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èdíba étúbwɛɛ̀ [eɗiɓa etuɓʷɛ]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèdíba bítúbwɛɛ̀)
Tone: [34456p]
1. great river (Gloss: Sg(C7)-river Sg(C7)-big)
[SILCAWL Number: 1293]
Examples:
- èdíba étúbwɛɛ̀
'great river'
[eɗiɓa etuɓʷɛ]
[34456p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèdíba bítúbwɛɛ̀
'great rivers'
[ɓeɗiɓa ɓituɓʷɛ]
[34456p]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ee [eː]
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. yes [SILCAWL Number: 1699]
Examples:
- ée
'yes'
[eː]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation
èìla á mwàdó [eila a mʷaɗo]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèìla bá wàdó)
Tone: [432534]
1. young woman (Gloss: Sg(C7)-virgin AM Sg(C3)-woman)
2. virgin (Gloss: Sg(C7)-virgin AM Sg(C3)-woman)
[SILCAWL Number: 0339]
Examples:
- èìla á mwàdó
'young woman'
[eila a mʷaɗo]
[432534]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèìla bá wàdó
'young women'
[ɓeila ɓa waɗo]
[432534]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èìlé á màyɔ́ɔ [eile a majɔː]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèìlé bá màyɔ́ɔ)
Tone: [4356243]
1. thorn-tree (Gloss: Sg(C7)-tree AM Pl(C6)-thorn)
[SILCAWL Number: 1166]
Examples:
- èìlé á màyɔ́ɔ
'thorn-tree'
[eile a majɔː]
[4356243]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèìlé bá màyɔ́ɔ
'thorn-trees'
[ɓeile ɓa majɔː]
[4356243]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èìlé étìikî [eile etiːkiː]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèìlé bítìikî)
Tone: [435622p]
1. bush (Gloss: Sg(C7)-tree Sg(C7)-small)
[SILCAWL Number: 1172]
Examples:
- èìlé étìikî
'bush'
[eile etiːkiː]
[435622p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èínce á èàncé [eiⁿdʒe aːⁿdʒe]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèíncé bá èàncé)
Tone: [4556223]
1. hot weather (Gloss: Sg(C7)-time AM Sg(C7)-heat)
[SILCAWL Number: 1345]
Examples:
- èínce á èàncé
'hot weather'
[eiⁿdʒe aːⁿdʒe]
[4556223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèíncé bá èàncé
'hot weather(s)'
[ɓeiⁿdʒe ɓaːⁿdʒe]
[4556223]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èínce á ìvɛ́vù [eiⁿdʒe a ivɛvu]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèínce bá ìvɛ́vù)
Tone: [455624a]
1. cold weather (Gloss: Sg(C7)-time AM Sg(C5)-cold)
[SILCAWL Number: 1346]
Examples:
- èínce á ìvɛ́vù
'cold weather'
[eiⁿdʒe a ivɛvu]
[455624a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèínce bá ìvɛ́vù
'cold weather(s)'
[ɓeiⁿdʒe ɓa ivɛvu]
[455624a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èínce á mbúyà [eiⁿdʒe a ⁿɓuja]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèínce bá mbúyà)
Tone: [34456a]
1. rainy season (Gloss: Sg(C7)-time AM rain)
[SILCAWL Number: 1343]
Examples:
- èínce á mbúyà
'rainy season'
[eiⁿdʒe a ⁿɓuja]
[34456a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèínce bá mbúyà
'rainy seasons'
[ɓeiⁿdʒe ɓa ⁿɓuja]
[34456a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èínce á véì [eiⁿdʒa vei]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèínce bá véì)
Tone: [34456a]
1. drought (Gloss: Sg(C7)-time AM sun)
[SILCAWL Number: 1341]
2. dry season (Gloss: Sg(C7)-time AM sun)
[SILCAWL Number: 1344]
Examples:
- èínce á véì
'drought'
[eiⁿdʒa vei]
[34456a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèínce bá véì
'droughts'
[ɓeiⁿdʒe ɓa vei]
[34456a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èínce dòléèní [eiⁿdʒe ɗoleːni]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèínce dòléèní)
Tone: [4553423]
1. late (Gloss: Sg(C7)-time past)
[SILCAWL Number: 1357]
Examples:
- èínce dòléèní
'late'
[eiⁿdʒe ɗoleːni]
[4553423]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèínce dòléèní
'late'
[ɓeiⁿdʒe ɗoleːni]
[4553423]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èínce éɛ̀pí [eiⁿdʒɛːpi]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèínce byɛ̂pí)
Tone: [455634]
1. always, all the time (Gloss: Sg(C7)-time Sg(C7)-all)
[SILCAWL Number: 1363]
Examples:
- èínce éɛ̀pí
'always'
[eiⁿdʒɛːpi]
[455634]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèínce byɛ̂pí
'always'
[ɓeiⁿdʒe ɓʲɛːpi]
[455634]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èínce èvɔ́kwɛɛ̀ [eiⁿdʒe vɔkʷɛ]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèínce bívɔ́kwɛɛ̀)
Tone: [45556i]
1. after (Gloss: Sg(C7)-time Sg(C7)-other)
[SILCAWL Number: 1355]
Examples:
- èínce èvɔ́kwɛɛ̀
'after'
[eiⁿdʒe vɔkʷɛ]
[34456i]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèínce bívɔ́kwɛɛ̀
'after'
[ɓeiⁿdʒe ɓivɔkʷɛ]
[34456i]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èínce téìncé [eiⁿdʒe teiⁿdʒe]
n. 7/8 Tone: [455623]
1. usually (Gloss: time each-time)
[SILCAWL Number: 1362]
Examples:
- èínce téìncé
'usually'
[eiⁿdʒe teiⁿdʒe]
[455623]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èìnda á mèéba [eiⁿɗa a meːɓa]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèìnda bá mèébà)
Tone: [4325243]
1. lake (Gloss: Sg(C7)-island AM Pl(C6)-water)
[SILCAWL Number: 1286]
Examples:
- èìnda á mèéba
'lake'
[eiⁿɗa a meːɓa]
[4325243]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
dyèká [ɗʲeka]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: èká pl: mèká)
Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. tobacco pipe [SILCAWL Number: 0902]
Examples:
- dyèká
'tobacco pipe'
[ɗʲeka]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèká
'tobacco pipes'
[meka]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkáŋgà á màlòŋga [ekaⁿga maloⁿga]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèkáŋgà bá màlòŋga)
Tone: [463543a]
1. cemetery (Gloss: Sg(C7)-field Pl(C6)-grave)
[SILCAWL Number: 0956]
Examples:
- èkáŋgà á màlòŋga
'cemetery'
[ekaⁿga maloⁿga]
[463543a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkáŋgà bá màlòŋga
'cemeteries'
[ɓekaⁿga ɓa maloⁿga]
[463543a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkòkwa á díyò [ekokʷa a ɗijo]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèkòkwa bá díyò)
Tone: [32245a]
1. eyelid (Gloss: ?? AM Sg(C5)-eye)
[SILCAWL Number: 0008]
Examples:
- èkòkwa á díyò
'eyelid'
[ekokʷa a ɗijo]
[32245a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkòkwa bá díyò
'eyelids'
[ɓekokʷa ɓa ɗijo]
[32245a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkúlu á mòtò [ekula moto]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèkúlu bá wàtò)
Tone: [45563a]
1. dwarf (Gloss: Sg(C7)-short AM Sg(C3)-person)
[SILCAWL Number: 0200]
Examples:
- èkúlu á mòtò
'dwarf'
[ekula moto]
[45563a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkúlu bá wàtò
'dwarves'
[ɓekulu ɓa wato]
[45563a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èlɛ́mì á véyà [elɛmi a veːja]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèlɛ́mì bá véyà)
Tone: [45245a]
1. flame (Gloss: Sg(C7)-tongue AM Sg(C19)-fire)
[SILCAWL Number: 1306]
Examples:
- èlɛ́mì á véyà
'flame'
[elɛmi a veːja]
[45245a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèlɛ́mì bá véyà
'flames'
[ɓelɛmi ɓa veːja]
[45245a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
lémbò [leⁿɓo]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: émbò)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. music [SILCAWL Number: 0878]
Examples:
- lémbò
'music'
[leⁿɓo]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi lembo na bosasa.
'He looks at the music courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi leⁿɓo na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔndi lembo e tɛi.
'He sees the music inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi leⁿɓo tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ lembo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the music courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ leⁿɓo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔncɛ lembo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the music inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ leⁿɓo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Atokandi lembo lamɛ.
'He wants my music.'
[atokaⁿɗi leⁿɓo lamɛ]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (pl)
- Amutoka lembo lamɛ.
'He will want my music.'
[amutoka leⁿɓo lamɛ]
4655[64]6a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (pl)
- lembo la Ndanda
'Ndanda's music'
[leⁿɓo la ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[64]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (pl)
- m̩vela mwa lembo
'the color of the music'
[m̩vela mʷa leⁿɓo]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (pl)
vyémbò [vʲeⁿɓo]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: émbò pl: lémbò irreg. infl.: Irregular prefix allomorph)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. song [SILCAWL Number: 0879]
Examples:
- vyémbò
'song'
[vʲeⁿɓo]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lémbò
'songs'
[leⁿɓo]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èmɛ́ɛnɛ èvɔ́kwɛɛ̀ [emɛːnɛ vɔkʷɛ]
n. 7/8 Tone: [455556p]
1. the day after tomorrow (Gloss: Sg(C7)-tomorrow Sg(C7)-other)
[SILCAWL Number: 1374]
Examples:
- èmɛ́ɛnɛ èvɔ́kwɛɛ̀
'the day after tomorrow'
[emɛːnɛ vɔkʷɛ]
[455556p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
dyémì [ɗʲemi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: émì pl: mémì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. pregnancy
èndé [eⁿɗe]
pro. int. Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. what [SILCAWL Number: 1684]
Examples:
- èndé
'what'
[eⁿɗe]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation
éni [eni]
pro. int. Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. which [SILCAWL Number: 1685]
Examples:
- éni
'which'
[eni]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation
dyéŋgà [ɗʲeⁿga]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: éŋgà pl: meŋga)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. adultery [SILCAWL Number: 0947]
Examples:
- dyéŋgà
'adultery'
[ɗʲeⁿga]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- méŋgà
'adulteries'
[meⁿga]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èéŋgà [eːⁿga]
(
Stem: éŋgà pl: bèéŋgà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. crippled, paralyzed, paralytic (person)
Examples:
- èéŋgà
'crippled'
[eːⁿga]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
mwéŋgà [mʷeⁿga]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: éŋgà pl: méeŋgà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. string [SILCAWL Number: 0652]
Examples:
- mwéŋgà
'string'
[mʷeⁿga]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- méeŋgà
'strings'
[meːⁿga]
[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
éònáà [eonaː]
adv. Tone: [534a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. over there
Examples:
- éònáà
'over there'
[eonaː]
[534a]
Frame Type: Isolation
èpéyè á dyàŋgó [epeje a ɗʲaⁿgo]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèpéyè bá dyàŋgó)
Tone: [463524]
1. hunting net (Gloss: Sg(C7)-net AM hunt)
[SILCAWL Number: 0789]
Examples:
- èpéyè á dyàŋgó
'hunting net'
[epeje a ɗʲaⁿgo]
[463524]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèpéyè bá dyàŋgó
'hunting nets'
[ɓepeje ɓa ɗʲaⁿgo]
[463524]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èpúsì á ìbúsà [epusi a iɓusa]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèpúsì bá màbúsà)
Tone: [463524a]
1. blade of grass (Gloss: Sg(C7)-blade? AM Sg(C5)-grass)
[SILCAWL Number: 1187]
Examples:
- èpúsì á ìbúsà
'blade of grass'
[epusi a iɓusa]
[463524a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èpúsì á ìkái [epusi a ikai]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèpúsì bá màkái)
Tone: [4635243]
1. blade of grass (Gloss: Sg(C7)-blade? AM Sg(C5)-leaf)
[SILCAWL Number: 1187]
Examples:
- èpúsì á ìkái
'blade of grass'
[epusi a ikai]
[4635243]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèpúsì bá màkái
'blades of grass'
[ɓepusi ɓa makai]
[4635243]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
évà [eva]
adv. Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. here [SILCAWL Number: 1654]
Examples:
- évà
'here'
[eva]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation
éve [eve]
pro. int. Tone: [53] Root Tone Melody: H
1. where [SILCAWL Number: 1686]
Examples:
- éve
'where'
[eve]
[53]
Frame Type: Isolation
èvèé á ìbɛ̀cɛ [eveː a iɓɛtʃɛ]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèvèé bá màbɛ̀cɛ)
Tone: [435633a]
1. shoulder blade (Gloss: bone AM Sg(C5)-shoulder)
[SILCAWL Number: 0032]
Examples:
- evee a ibɛcɛ
'shoulder blade'
[eveː aʲbɛtʃɛ]
[435633a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvèé bá màbɛ̀cɛ
'shoulder blades'
[ɓeveː ɓa maɓɛtʃɛ]
[435633a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvèé á m̀bénde [eveː a m̩ɓeⁿɗe]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bevee ba membende)
Tone: [4356243]
1. shin (Gloss: Sg(C7)-bone AM calf)
[SILCAWL Number: 0067]
Examples:
- èvèé á m̀bénde
'shin'
[eveː a m̩beⁿde]
[4356243]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvèé bá mèmbénde
'shins'
[ɓeveː ɓa meⁿɓeⁿɗe]
[4356243]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- bevee ba mbende
'shins'
[ɓeveː ɓa m̩ɓeⁿɗe]
[455232]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
èvɛ̀ [evɛ]
pro. Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. you (s) (obj)
Examples:
- èvɛ̀
'you (s) (obj)'
[evɛ]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation
évo [evo]
adv. Tone: [53] Root Tone Melody: H
1. there [SILCAWL Number: 1655]
Examples:
- évo
'there'
[evo]
[53]
Frame Type: Isolation
èvòvowa á èlû [evovowa a lu]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bevovowa ba belu)
Tone: [322252p]
1. moth (Gloss: butterfly AM Sg(C7)-night)
[SILCAWL Number: 1147]
Examples:
- èvòvowa á èlû
'moth'
[evovowa a lu]
[322252p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvòvowa bá bèlû
'moths'
[ɓevovowa ɓa ɓelu]
[333352p]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvòvo á ìcée [evovo a itʃeː]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèvòvo bá màcée)
Tone: [4336243]
1. eggshell (Gloss: Sg(C7)-empty? AM Sg(C5)-egg)
[SILCAWL Number: 1067]
Examples:
- èvòvo á ìcée
'eggshell'
[evovo a itʃeː]
[4336243]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvòvo bá màcée
'eggshells'
[ɓevovo ɓa matʃeː]
[4336243]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
évɔ́kwɛɛ̀ [evɔkʷɛ]
Tone: [5i] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. other [SILCAWL Number: 1682]
Examples:
- bìvɔ́kwɛɛ̀
'other'
[ɓivɔkʷɛ]
4[5i]
Frame Type: Isolation - C2
- wávɔ́kwɛɛ̀
'other'
[wavɔkʷɛ]
4[5i]
Frame Type: Isolation - C8
èvùú á vìnyɔ̀ní [evuː a vinʲɔni]
n. 7/8 (
pl: bèvùú bá lìnyɔ̀ní)
Tone: [4356223]
1. crop (of bird) (Gloss: Sg(C7)-stomach AM Sg(C19)-bird)
[SILCAWL Number: 1063]
Examples:
- èvùú á vìnyɔ̀ní
'crop'
[evuː a vinʲɔni]
[4356223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvùú bá lìnyɔ̀ní
'crops'
[ɓevuː ɓa linʲɔni]
[4356223]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwéyà [mʷeja]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: éyà pl: meeya)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. intestine [SILCAWL Number: 0086]
2. tail [SILCAWL Number: 1031]
Examples:
- mwéyà
'intestine'
[mʷeja]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- méeyà
'intestines'
[meːja]
[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mweya na bosasa.
'He looks at the tail courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mʷeja na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mweya e tɛi.
'He sees the tail inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mʷeja tɛi]
4556[43]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mweya na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the tail courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mʷeja na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mweya e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the tail inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mʷeja tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mweya mwamɛ.
'He wants my tail.'
[atokaⁿɗi mʷeja mʷamɛ]
4556[43]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mweya mwamɛ.
'He will want my tail.'
[amutoka mʷeja mʷamɛ]
4655[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mweya mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's tail'
[mʷeja mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mweya
'the color of the tail'
[m̩vela mʷa mʷeja]
4445[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
véya [veja]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: éya pl: léya)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. wood [SILCAWL Number: 0712]
2. firewood [SILCAWL Number: 1310]
Examples:
- véya
'wood'
[veja]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- léya
'woods'
[leja]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi veeya na bosasa.
'He looks at the wood courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi veːja na ɓosasa]
3355[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi veeya e tɛi.
'He sees the wood inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi veːja tɛi]
4555[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ veeya na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the wood courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ veːja na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3454[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ veeya e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the wood inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ veːja tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi veeya vamɛ.
'He wants my wood.'
[atokaⁿɗi veːja vamɛ]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka veeya vamɛ.
'He will want my wood.'
[amutoka veːja vamɛ]
4655[64]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- veeya va Ndanda
'Ndanda's wood'
[veːja va ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[54]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa veeya
'the color of the wood'
[m̩vela mʷa veːja]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
véya [veja]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: éya)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. fire [SILCAWL Number: 1305]
Examples:
- véya
'fire'
[veja]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èèyaiyɛ [eːjaije]
v. (
Stem: èyaiyɛ)
Tone: [333a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. spread out [SILCAWL Number: 1444]
Examples:
- èèyaiyɛ
'spread out'
[eːjaije]
4[333a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
éye [éje]
Tone: [53] Root Tone Melody: H
1. low (Gloss: LOC bottom)
[SILCAWL Number: 1512]
2. down, downwards (Gloss: LOC bottom)
[SILCAWL Number: 1663]
3. under [SILCAWL Number: 1669]
Examples:
- eye
'low'
[eje]
[53]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
é bèínce bídòolé [e ɓeiⁿdʒe ɓiɗoːle]
prep. Tone: [63445223]
1. in olden times (Gloss: LOC Pl(C8)-time Pl(C8)-past)
[SILCAWL Number: 1375]
Examples:
- é bèínce bídòolé
'olden times'
[e ɓeiⁿdʒe ɓiɗoːle]
[63445223]
Frame Type: Isolation
é bòô [e ɓoː]
prep. Tone: [52i]
1. before (Gloss: LOC front)
[SILCAWL Number: 1354]
2. forward [SILCAWL Number: 1664]
3. in front of (Gloss: LOC front)
[SILCAWL Number: 1670]
Examples:
- é bòô
'before'
[e ɓoː]
[52i]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
é bɔ́mi [e ɓɔmi]
prep. Tone: [453]
1. right (Gloss: LOC right)
[SILCAWL Number: 1666]
Examples:
- é bɔ́mi
'right'
[e ɓɔmi]
[453]
Frame Type: Isolation
é byàli bá [e ɓʲali ɓa]
prep. Tone: [5224]
1. towards (Gloss: LOC Pl(C8)-side Pl(C8)-AM)
[SILCAWL Number: 1676]
Examples:
- é byàli bá
'towards'
[e ɓʲali ɓa]
[5224]
Frame Type: Isolation
é èkúlu á [ekulu a]
prep. Tone: [53444]
1. towards (Gloss: LOC Sg(C7)-half AM)
[SILCAWL Number: 1676]
Examples:
- é èkúlu á
'towards'
[ekulu a]
[53444]
Frame Type: Isolation
é èmɛ̀nɔ [emɛnɔ]
prep. Tone: [533a]
1. living (Gloss: LOC Sg(C7)-life)
[SILCAWL Number: 0239]
Examples:
- é èmɛ̀nɔ
'living'
[emɛnɔ]
[533a]
Frame Type: Isolation
é èmɛ́ŋgu [e mɛⁿgu]
prep. Tone: [5343]
1. left (Gloss: LOC left)
[SILCAWL Number: 1667]
Examples:
- é èmɛ́ŋgu
'left'
[e mɛⁿgu]
[5343]
Frame Type: Isolation
é lóbà [e loɓa]
prep. Tone: [45a]
1. on top, at the top (Gloss: LOC top)
[SILCAWL Number: 1387]
2. up, upwards [SILCAWL Number: 1662]
3. high (Gloss: LOC high)
[SILCAWL Number: 1511]
Examples:
- é lóbà
'on top'
[e loɓa]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
é pɛ̀pɛwu à [e pɛpɛwu a]
prep. Tone: [5432a]
1. beside, next to (Gloss: LOC side AM)
[SILCAWL Number: 1672]
Examples:
- é pɛ̀pɛwu à
'beside'
[e pɛpɛwu a]
[5432a]
Frame Type: Isolation
é sìŋga [e siⁿga]
prep. Tone: [53a]
1. backward (Gloss: LOC back)
[SILCAWL Number: 1665]
2. behind (Gloss: LOC back)
[SILCAWL Number: 1671]
Examples:
- é sìŋga
'backward'
[e siⁿga]
[53a]
Frame Type: Isolation
é téma [e tema]
prep. Tone: [453]
1. between (Gloss: LOC middle)
[SILCAWL Number: 1675]
Examples:
- é téma
'between'
[e tema]
[453]
Frame Type: Isolation
é tɛ́ì [e tɛi]
prep. Tone: [45a]
1. inside (Gloss: LOC inside)
[SILCAWL Number: 1673]
Examples:
- é tɛ́ì
'inside'
[e tɛi]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation
é vàabá [e vaːɓa]
prep. Tone: [5223]
1. far (Gloss: LOC far)
[SILCAWL Number: 1656]
Examples:
- é vàabá
'far'
[e vaːɓa]
[5223]
Frame Type: Isolation
é ványɛ́ [e vanʲɛ]
adv. Tone: [453]
1. over there (Gloss: LOC over.there)
Examples:
- é ványɛ́
'over there'
[e vanʲɛ]
[453]
Frame Type: Isolation
èɛ̀bɛ [eɛɓɛ]
v. (
Stem: ɛ̀bɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. deceive [SILCAWL Number: 0507]
Examples:
- èɛ̀bɛ
'deceive'
[eɛɓɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èɛ́cɛ [eɛtʃɛ]
v. (
Stem: ɛ́cɛ)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. laugh [SILCAWL Number: 0269]
Examples:
- èɛ́cɛ
'laugh'
[eɛtʃɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ɛ́ci [ɛtʃi]
n. 7/8 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. laughter
èɛ̀dyɛ [eɛɗʲɛ]
v. (
Stem: ɛ̀dyɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. try [SILCAWL Number: 0296]
2. imitate [SILCAWL Number: 0427]
Examples:
- èɛ̀dyɛ
'try'
[eɛɗʲɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èɛ́lɛ [eɛlɛ]
v. (
Stem: ɛ́lɛ)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. begin [SILCAWL Number: 1501]
Examples:
- èɛ́lɛ
'begin'
[eɛlɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
vyɛ́lì [vʲɛli]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: ɛ́lì pl: lyɛ́lì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. hare [SILCAWL Number: 1016]
Examples:
- vyɛ́lì
'hare'
[vʲɛli]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lyɛ́lì
'hares'
[lʲɛli]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
màɛ́lidi [maɛliɗi]
n. ? (
Stem: ɛ́lidi)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. beginning [SILCAWL Number: 1502]
Examples:
- màɛ́lidi
'beginning'
[maɛliɗi]
3[543]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ɛ̀mbwɛ́ɛ̀dí [ɛⁿɓʷɛːɗi]
num. card. Tone: [4523] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. seven [SILCAWL Number: 1596]
Examples:
- ɛ̀mbwɛ́ɛ̀dí
'seven'
[ɛⁿɓʷɛːɗi]
[4523]
Frame Type: Isolation - Unknown Class
èɛ́ncɛnì [eɛⁿdʒɛni]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: ɛ́ncɛnì pl: bèɛ́ncɛnì)
Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. chisel [SILCAWL Number: 0723]
Examples:
- èɛ́ncɛnì
'chisel'
[eɛⁿdʒɛni]
4[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèɛ́ncɛnì
'chisels'
[ɓeɛⁿdʒɛni]
4[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwɛ́ncì [mʷɛⁿdʒi]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: ɛ́ncì pl: wàáncì irreg. infl.: Root changes)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. stranger [SILCAWL Number: 0385]
2. guest, visitor [SILCAWL Number: 0384]
3. new (person) [SILCAWL Number: 1588]
4. foreign (person) [SILCAWL Number: 1588]
Examples:
- mwɛ́ncì
'stranger'
[mʷɛⁿdʒi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàáncì
'strangers'
[waːⁿdʒi]
3[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mwɛnci na bosasa.
'He looks at the stranger courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mʷɛⁿdʒi na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mwɛnci e tɛi.
'He sees the stranger inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mʷɛⁿdʒi tɛi]
4666[53]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mwɛnci na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the stranger courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mʷɛⁿdʒi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mwɛnci e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the stranger inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mʷɛⁿdʒi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mwɛnci mwamɛ.
'He wants my stranger.'
[atokaⁿɗi mʷɛⁿdʒi mʷamɛ]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mwɛnci mwamɛ.
'He will want my stranger.'
[amutoka mʷɛⁿdʒi mʷamɛ]
4655[43]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mwɛnci mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's stranger'
[mʷɛⁿdʒi mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mwɛnci
'the color of the stranger'
[m̩vela mʷa mʷɛⁿdʒi]
4445[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èɛ̀pí [ɛːpi]
quant. (
Stem: ɛ̀pí)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. all [SILCAWL Number: 1638]
Examples:
- èɛ̀pí
'all'
[ɛːpi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
- byɛ̂pí
'all'
[ɓʲɛːpi]
[553]
Frame Type: Isolation - C8
- wâpí
'all'
[waːpi]
[554]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
vìgága [vigaga]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: gága pl: lìgága)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. pangolin, scaly anteater [SILCAWL Number: 1008]
Examples:
- vìgága
'pangolin'
[vigaga]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lìgága
'pangolins'
[ligaga]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Atokandi vigaga vamɛ.
'He wants my pangolin.'
[atokaⁿɗi vigaga vamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka vigaga vamɛ.
'He will want my pangolin.'
[amutoka vigaga vamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
vìgɔ̀í [vigɔi]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: gɔ̀í pl: lìgɔ̀í)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. whistle
2. whistling
Examples:
- vìgɔ̀í
'whistle'
[vigɔi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lìgɔ̀í
'whistles'
[ligɔi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
1. AGNOM
ì [i]
n. 5/6 sg Tone: [2]
1. Sg(C5)
èíbà [eiɓa]
v. (
Stem: íbà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. steal [SILCAWL Number: 0517]
Examples:
- èíbà
'steal'
[eiɓa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìbàko dyá èòló [iɓako ɗʲa olo]
n. 5/6 (
pl: mabako ma eolo)
Tone: [432523]
1. lizard (Gloss: Sg(C5)-?? Sg(C5)-AM Sg(C7)-lizard)
[SILCAWL Number: 1100]
2. agama lizard (red-headed) (Gloss: Sg(C5)-?? Sg(C5)-?? Sg(C7)-lizard)
[SILCAWL Number: 1101]
Examples:
- ìbàko dyá èòló
'lizard'
[iɓako ɗʲa olo]
[4325223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbàko má èòló
'lizards'
[maɓako ma olo]
[4325223]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- màbàko má bèòló
Pl(C6)-?? Pl(C6)-AM Pl(C8)-lizard
'lizards'
[maɓako ma ɓeolo]
[4325223]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
ìbàku dyítúbwɛɛ̀ [iɓaku ɗʲituɓʷɛ]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màbàko mátúbwɛɛ̀)
Tone: [32256p]
1. big hoe (Gloss: Sg(C5)-hoe Sg(C5)-big)
[SILCAWL Number: 0753]
Examples:
- ìbàku dyítúbwɛɛ̀
'big hoe'
[iɓaku ɗʲituɓʷɛ]
[32256p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbàko mátúbwɛɛ̀
'big hoes'
[maɓako matuɓʷɛ]
[32256p]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
víbàncɛ́ [viɓaⁿdʒɛ]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: íbàncɛ́ pl: líbàncɛ́)
Tone: [523] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. hawk [SILCAWL Number: 1056]
Examples:
- víbàncɛ́
'hawk'
[viɓaⁿdʒɛ]
[523]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- líbàncɛ́
'hawks'
[liɓaⁿdʒɛ]
[523]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbâ dyá mbàánì [iɓa ɗʲa ⁿɓaːni]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màbâ má mbàánì)
Tone: [4r534a]
1. polygamy (Gloss: Sg(C5)-marriage Sg(C5)-AM co.wife)
[SILCAWL Number: 0946]
2. polygamous marriage
Examples:
- ìbâ dyá mbàánì
'polygamy'
[iɓa ɗʲa ⁿɓaːni]
[4r534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbâ má mbàánì
'polygamous marriages'
[maɓa ma ⁿɓaːni]
[4r534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòíbì [moiɓi]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: íbì pl: wàíbì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. thief (Gloss: steal-AGNOM)
[SILCAWL Number: 0388]
Examples:
- mòíbì
'thief'
[moiɓi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàíbì
'thieves'
[waiɓi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbóca dyá bèbílɛ [iɓotʃa ɗʲa ɓeɓile]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màbóca má bèbílɛ)
Tone: [4556243]
1. lump of clay (Gloss: Sg(C5)-lump Sg(C5)-AM Pl(C8)-clay)
[SILCAWL Number: 0709]
Examples:
- ìbóca dyá bèbílɛ
'lump of clay'
[iɓotʃa ɗʲa ɓeɓile]
[4556243]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbóca má bèbílɛ
'lumps of clay'
[maɓotʃa ma ɓeɓile]
[4556243]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbóca dyá bèkɔ́nì [iɓotʃa ɗʲa ɓekɔni]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màbóca má bèkɔ́nì)
Tone: [455624a]
1. lump of dirt (Gloss: Sg(C5)-lump Sg(C5)-AM Pl(C8)-dirt)
[SILCAWL Number: 0709]
Examples:
- ìbóca dyá bèkɔ́nì
'lump of dirt'
[iɓotʃa ɗʲa ɓekɔni]
[455624a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbóca má bèkɔ́nì
'lumps of dirt'
[maɓotʃa ma ɓekɔni]
[455624a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbóca dyá mènáŋga [iɓotʃa ɗʲa menaⁿga]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màbóca má mènáŋga)
Tone: [4556243]
1. constellation (Gloss: Sg(C5)-heap Sg(C5)-AM Pl(C4)-star)
Examples:
- ìbóca dyá mènáŋga
'constellation'
[iɓotʃa ɗʲa menaⁿga]
[4556243]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbóca má mènáŋga
'constellations'
[maɓotʃa ma menaⁿga]
[4556243]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbókò dyɛ́ɛ́pi [iɓoko ɗʲɛːpi]
n. 5/6 Tone: [453453]
1. everywhere (Gloss: Sg(C5)-place Sg(C5)-all)
[SILCAWL Number: 1645]
Examples:
- ìbókò dyɛ́ɛ́pi
'everywhere'
[iɓoko ɗʲɛːpi]
[453453]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ìbɔ́ŋgɔ dyá èbɔ̂ [iɓɔⁿgɔ ɗja ɓɔ]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màbɔ́ŋgɔ má màbɔ̂)
Tone: [46542p]
1. elbow (Gloss: Sg(C5)-knee Sg(C5)-AM Sg(C5)-arm)
[SILCAWL Number: 0053]
Examples:
- ìbɔ́ŋgɔ dyá èbɔ̂
'elbow'
[iɓɔⁿgɔ ɗja ɓɔ]
[46542i]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbɔ́ŋgɔ má màbɔ̂
'elbows'
[maɓɔⁿgɔ ma maɓɔ]
[35442i]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbùmu bwáì [iɓumu ɓʷai]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màbùmu bwáì)
Tone: [4325a]
1. stomachache (Gloss: Sg(C5)-stomach Sg(C14)-pain)
[SILCAWL Number: 0234]
Examples:
- ìbùmu bwáì
'stomachache'
[iɓumu ɓʷai]
[4325a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbùmu bwáì
'stomachaches'
[maɓumu ɓʷai]
[4325a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìbúsà íbéeva [iɓusa iɓeːva]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màbúsà mábéeva)
Tone: [453454a]
1. weed (Gloss: Sg(C5)-grass Sg(C5)-bad)
[SILCAWL Number: 1176]
Examples:
- ibusa ibeeva
'weed'
[iɓusa iɓeːva]
[453454a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màbúsà mábéeva
'weeds'
[maɓusa maɓeːva]
[453454a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìcée dyá mwánà [itʃeː ɗʲa mʷana]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màcée má wánà)
Tone: [34456a]
1. fetus (Gloss: Sg(C5)-egg Sg(C5)-AM Sg(C3)-child)
[SILCAWL Number: 0331]
Examples:
- ìcée dyá mwánà
'fetus'
[itʃeː ɗʲa mʷana]
[34456a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màcée má wánà
'fetuses'
[matʃeː ma wana]
[34456a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èìcí [eitʃi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: ìcí pl: bèìcí)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. forest [SILCAWL Number: 1258]
Examples:
- èìcí
'forest'
[eitʃi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèìcí
'forests'
[ɓeitʃi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìdàka dyá ìvɛ́vù [iɗaka ɗʲa ivɛvu]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màdàka má màvɛ́vù)
Tone: [43a635a]
1. malaria (Gloss: Sg(C5)-disease Sg(C5)-AM Sg(C5)-fever)
[SILCAWL Number: 0228]
Examples:
- ìdàka dyá ìvɛ́vù
'malaria'
[iɗaka ɗʲa ivɛvu]
[43a635a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màdàka má màvɛ́vù
'malarias'
[maɗaka ma mavɛvu]
[43a635a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èíkamà [eikama]
v. (
Stem: íkamà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. lean (against) [SILCAWL Number: 0171]
Examples:
- èíkamà
'lean against'
[eikama]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìkɔ̀ŋgɔ́ dyá m̀pàmbwɛ [ikɔⁿgɔ ɗʲa m̩paⁿɓʷɛ]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màkɔ̀ŋgɔ́ má mèpàmbwɛ)
Tone: [24533a]
1. arrow (Gloss: Sg(C5)-spear Sg(C5)-AM Sg(C3)-bow)
[SILCAWL Number: 0781]
Examples:
- ìkɔ̀ŋgɔ́ dyá m̀pàmbwɛ
'arrow'
[ikɔⁿgɔ ɗʲa m̩paⁿɓʷɛ]
3[24533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkɔ̀ŋgɔ́ má mèpàmbwɛ
'arrows'
[makɔⁿgɔ ma mepaⁿɓʷɛ]
3[24533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìkúdwà dyá véì [ikuɗʷa ɗʲa vei]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màkúdwà má véì)
Tone: [45345a]
1. sunrise (Gloss: Sg(C5)-coming.out Sg(C5)-AM sun)
[SILCAWL Number: 1377]
Examples:
- ìkúdwà dyá véì
'sunrise'
[ikuɗ6wa ɗʲa vei]
[45345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkúdwà má véì
'sunrises'
[makuɗʷa ma vei]
[45345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòíkuì [mokuɥi]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: íkuì pl: waikui)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. master (Gloss: teach-AGNOM)
[SILCAWL Number: 0394]
Examples:
- mòíkuì
'master'
[mokuɥi]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàíkuì
'masters'
[waikuɥi]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èíkuwɛ̀ [eikuwe]
v. (
Stem: íkuwɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. teach [SILCAWL Number: 0263]
Examples:
- èíkuwɛ̀
'teach'
[eikuwe]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èíkwà [eikʷa]
v. (
Stem: íkwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. learn [SILCAWL Number: 0262]
Examples:
- èíkwà
'learn'
[eikʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìkwâ dyá véì étúbɛ̀ [ikʷa ɗʲa vei etuɓɛ]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màkwâ má véì étúbɛ̀)
Tone: [3k45345a]
1. sunset (Gloss: Sg(C5)-fall Sg(C5)-AM sun LOC sea)
[SILCAWL Number: 1381]
Examples:
- ìkwâ dyá véì étúbɛ̀
'sunset'
[ikʷa ɗʲa vei etuɓɛ]
[3k45345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkwâ má véì étúbɛ̀
'sunsets'
[makʷa ma vei etuɓɛ]
[3k45345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èìla [eila]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: ìla pl: bèìla)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. virgin [SILCAWL Number: 0339]
Examples:
- èìla
'virgin'
[eila]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèìla
'virgins'
[ɓeila]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìlálè dyá m̩̀bíkò [ilale ɗʲa m̩ɓiko]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màlálè má mèmbíkò)
Tone: [463524a]
1. cooking stone (Gloss: Sg(C5)-stone Sg(C5)-AM fireplace)
[SILCAWL Number: 0614]
Examples:
- ìlálè dyá m̩̀bíkò
'cooking stone'
[ilale ɗʲa m̩ɓiko]
[463524a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màlálè má mèmbíkò
'cooking stones'
[malale ma meⁿɓiko]
[463524a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- màlálè má m̩̀bíkò
'cooking stones'
[malale ma m̩ɓiko]
[463524a]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
èìlé [eile]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: ìlé pl: bèìlé)
Tone: 3[24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. tree [SILCAWL Number: 1158]
Examples:
- èìlé
'tree'
[eile]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèìlé
'trees'
[ɓeile]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi eile na bosasa.
'He looks at the tree courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi eile na ɓosasa]
44563[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi eile e tɛi.
'He sees the tree inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi eile tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ eile na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the tree courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ eile na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ eile e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the tree inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ile tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi eile eamɛ.
'He wants my tree.'
[atokaⁿɗi eilaːmɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka eile eamɛ.
'He will want my tree.'
[amutoka eilaːmɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- eile a Ndanda
'Ndanda's tree'
[eila ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa eile
'the color of the tree'
[m̩vela mʷa ile]
4445[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìlìna íbéeva [ilina iɓeːva]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màlìna mábéeva)
Tone: [3224543]
1. evil spirit, demon (Gloss: Sg(C5)-spirit Sg(C5)-bad)
[SILCAWL Number: 0908]
Examples:
- ìlìna íbéeva
'demon'
[ilina iɓeːva]
[3224543]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
iluku dya motodu [iluku ɗʲa motoɗu]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màlúkù má mètódu)
Tone: [4635243]
1. older sister (Gloss: Sg(C5)-sister Sg(C5)-AM Sg(C3)-older.sibling)
Examples:
- ìlúkù dyá mòtódu
'older sister'
[iluku ɗʲa motoɗu]
[4635243]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ìlúkù dyá mùmú [iluku ɗʲa mumu]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màlúkù má mùmú)
Tone: [463523]
1. sister-in-law (Gloss: Sg(C5)-sister Sg(C5)-AM Sg(C3)-husband)
[SILCAWL Number: 0368]
Examples:
- ìlúkù dyá mùmú
'sister-in-law'
[iluku ɗʲa mumu]
[463523]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màlúkù má mùmú
'sisters-in-law'
[maluku ma mumu]
[463523]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìlúkù dyá tàtɛ̂ [iluku ɗʲa tatɛ]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màlúkù má tàtɛ̂)
Tone: [46352p]
1. aunt (father's sister) (Gloss: Sg(C5)-sister Sg(C5)-AM father)
[SILCAWL Number: 0351]
Examples:
- ìlúkù dyá tàtɛ̂
'aunt'
[iluku ɗʲa tatɛ]
[46352p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màlúkù má tàtɛ̂
'aunts'
[maluku ma tatɛ]
[46352p]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èìluwɛ [eiluwɛ]
v. (
Stem: ìluwɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. allow [SILCAWL Number: 0292]
Examples:
- èìluwɛ
'allow'
[eiluwɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èímà [eima]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: ímà pl: bèémà irreg. infl.: Root changes)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. thing [SILCAWL Number: 1385]
Examples:
- èímà
'thing'
[eima]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèémà
'things'
[ɓeːma]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èímbà [eiᵐɓa]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: ímbà pl: bèímbà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. leprosy [SILCAWL Number: 0227]
Examples:
- èímbà
'leprosy'
[eiᵐɓa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèímbà
'leprosies'
[ɓeiᵐɓa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èímbà [eiⁿɓa]
v. (
Stem: ímbà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sing [SILCAWL Number: 0880]
Examples:
- èímbà
'sing'
[eiⁿɓa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dìímbuwè [ɗiːⁿɓuwe]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: ímbuwè pl: màímbuwè)
Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. plan [SILCAWL Number: 0295]
Examples:
- dìímbuwè
'plan'
[ɗiːⁿɓuwe]
4[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màímbuwè
'plans'
[maiⁿɓuwe]
4[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èímbuwɛ̀ [eiⁿɓuwɛ]
v. (
Stem: ímbuwɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. remember [SILCAWL Number: 0265]
2. think [SILCAWL Number: 0252]
Examples:
- èímbuwɛ̀
'remember'
[eiⁿɓuwɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èìmwama [eimʷama]
v. (
Stem: ìmwama)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. wake up [SILCAWL Number: 0130]
2. revive, regain consciousness [SILCAWL Number: 0211]
3. leave [SILCAWL Number: 1404]
Examples:
- èìmwama
'wake up'
[eimʷama]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dínà [ɗina]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: ínà pl: mínà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. name [SILCAWL Number: 0359]
Examples:
- dínà
'name'
[ɗina]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mínà
'names'
[mina]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi dina na bosasa.
'He looks at the name courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɗina na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi dina e tɛi.
'He sees the name inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɗina tɛi]
3445[63]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ dina na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the name courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɗina na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ dina e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the name inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɗina tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi dina dyamɛ.
'He wants my name.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɗina ɗʲamɛ]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka dina dyamɛ.
'He will want my name.'
[amutoka ɗina ɗʲamɛ]
4655[64]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- dina dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's name'
[ɗina ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa dina
'the color of the name'
[m̩vela mʷa ɗina]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èínce [eiⁿdʒe]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: ínce)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. time [SILCAWL Number: 1352]
2. season [SILCAWL Number: 1342]
Examples:
- èínce
'time'
[eiⁿdʒe]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèínce
'times'
[ɓeiⁿdʒe]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Atokandi eince eamɛ.
'He wants my time.'
[atokaⁿɗi eiⁿdʒamɛ]
45563[4]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka eince eamɛ.
'He will want my time.'
[amutoka eiⁿdʒamɛ]
46553[4]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
íncɛ̀ [iⁿdʒɛ]
conn. Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. if [SILCAWL Number: 1692]
Examples:
- íncɛ̀
'if'
[iⁿdʒɛ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation
èìnda [eiⁿɗa]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: ìnda pl: bèìnda)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. island [SILCAWL Number: 1299]
2. lake [SILCAWL Number: 1286]
Examples:
- èìnda
'island'
[eiⁿɗa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèìnda
'islands'
[ɓeiⁿɗa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
dììndana [ɗiːⁿɗana]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: ìndana pl: màìndana)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. patience
Examples:
- dììndana
'patience'
[ɗiiⁿɗana]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màìndana
'patiences'
[maiⁿɗana]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mínyɛ̀ [minʲɛ]
n. 5/6 pl (
Stem: ínyɛ̀ pl: minʲɛ)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. urine [SILCAWL Number: 0101]
Examples:
- mínyɛ̀
'urine'
[minʲɛ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ínywɛ̀ [inʲɥɛ]
pro. Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. you (p) (obj)
Examples:
- ínywɛ̀
'you (p) (obj)'
[inʲɥɛ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation
èìŋga [eiⁿga]
v. (
Stem: ìŋga)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. take [SILCAWL Number: 1422]
2. accept [SILCAWL Number: 0836]
3. trap [SILCAWL Number: 0793]
Examples:
- èìŋga
'take'
[eiⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- Aiŋgandi.
'He takes.'
[aiⁿgaⁿɗi]
3[34]2
Frame Type: 1. He _____.
- Aiŋgancɛ
'If he takes'
[aiⁿgaⁿdʒɛ]
3[35]a
Frame Type: 2. If he _____
- Amuiŋga eima eamɛ.
'He will take my thing.'
[amuiⁿgaimaːmɛ]
46[54]434a
Frame Type: 3. He will _____ my thing.
- Amuiŋga mocɛcɛ mwamɛ.
'He will take my baby.'
[amuiⁿga motʃɛtʃɛ mʷamɛ]
46[54]3445a
Frame Type: 4. He will _____ my baby.
- Amuiŋga lɛmɔ aamɛ.
'He will take my eel.'
[amuiⁿga lɛmɔ amɛ]
46[34]5412
Frame Type: 5. He will _____ my eel.
èìŋgá èbála [eiⁿga eɓala]
v. (
Stem: ìŋgá èbála)
Tone: [35243]
1. pay back later, rent (Gloss: take Sg(C7)-loan)
[SILCAWL Number: 0830]
Examples:
- èìŋgá èbála
'pay back later'
[eiⁿga eɓala]
4[35243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èìŋgá èínce [eiⁿga eiⁿdʒe]
v. (
Stem: ìŋgá èínce)
Tone: [35243]
1. look after, care for (Gloss: take Sg(C7)-time)
[SILCAWL Number: 0494]
Examples:
- èìŋgá èínce
'look after'
[eiⁿga eiⁿdʒe]
4[35243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èíŋgidɛ̀ [eiⁿgiɗɛ]
v. (
Stem: íŋgidɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. hate [SILCAWL Number: 0285]
Examples:
- èíŋgidɛ̀
'hate'
[eiⁿgiɗe]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòíŋgiŋgɔ [moiⁿgiⁿgɔ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: íŋgiŋgɔ pl: mèíŋgiŋgɔ)
Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. throat [SILCAWL Number: 0025]
Examples:
- mòíŋgiŋgɔ
'throat'
[moiⁿgiⁿgɔ]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèíŋgiŋgɔ
'throats'
[meiⁿgiⁿgɔ]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èíŋgwà [eiⁿgʷa]
v. (
Stem: íŋgwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. hit, strike [SILCAWL Number: 1446]
Examples:
- èíŋgwà
'hit'
[eiⁿgʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èíŋgwa èkòó á èpútì [eiⁿgʷa ekʷaputi̥]
v. (
Stem: íŋgwa èkòó á èpútì)
Tone: [652243a]
1. kick (Gloss: hit foot AM Sg(C5)?-??)
[SILCAWL Number: 0162]
Examples:
- èíŋgwa èkòó á èpútì
'kick'
[eiⁿgʷa ekʷaputi̥]
4[652243a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èíŋgwa èváŋgo [eiⁿgʷa evaⁿgo]
v. (
Stem: íŋgwa èváŋgo)
Tone: [65243]
1. slap (Gloss: hit Sg(C7)-slap)
[SILCAWL Number: 0168]
Examples:
- èíŋgwa èváŋgo
'slap'
[eiⁿgʷa evaⁿgo]
4[65243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dìísà [ɗiːsa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: ísà pl: màísà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. entry
èísà [eisa]
v. (
Stem: ísà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. enter, go in [SILCAWL Number: 1407]
Examples:
- èísà
'enter'
[eisa]
3[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìsáa [isaː]
pro. int. Tone: [454] Root Tone Melody: H
1. who [SILCAWL Number: 1683]
Examples:
- ìsáa
'who'
[isaː]
[454]
Frame Type: Isolation
ìsáincɛɛ̀ [isaiⁿdʒɛ]
pro. int. Tone: [455i] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. when (Gloss: what Sg(C5)-time)
[SILCAWL Number: 1687]
Examples:
- ìsáincɛɛ̀
'when'
[isaiⁿdʒɛ]
[455i]
Frame Type: Isolation
dísì [ɗisi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: ísì pl: mísì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bowl [SILCAWL Number: 0621]
Examples:
- dísì
'bowl'
[ɗisi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mísì
'bowls'
[misi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìsìci dyá wèé [isitʃi ɗʲa weː]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màsìci má wèé)
Tone: [433523]
1. tuft of hair (Gloss: tuft Sg(C5)-AM hair)
[SILCAWL Number: 0030]
Examples:
- ìsìci dyá wèé
'tuft of hair'
[isitʃi dʲa weː]
[433523]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
dìísidi [ɗiːsiɗi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: ísidi pl: màísidi)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. doorway [SILCAWL Number: 0666]
Examples:
- dìísidi
'doorway'
[ɗiːsiɗi]
3[543]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màísidi
'doorways'
[maisiɗi]
3[543]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi diyisidi na bosasa.
'He looks at the doorway courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɗiːsiɗi na ɓosasa]
44563[555]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi diyisidi e tɛi.
'He sees the doorway inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɗiːsiɗi tɛi]
45563[444]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ diyisidi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the doorway courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɗiːsiɗi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[444]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ diyisidi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the doorway inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɗiːsiɗi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[444]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi diyisidi dyamɛ.
'He wants my doorway.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɗiːsiɗi ɗʲamɛ]
46663[444]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka diyisidi dyamɛ.
'He will want my doorway.'
[amutoka ɗiːsiɗi ɗʲamɛ]
46553[444]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- diyisidi dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's doorway'
[ɗiːsiɗi ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[555]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa diyisidi
'the color of the doorway'
[m̩vela mʷa ɗiːsiɗi]
44452[332]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èítà [eita]
v. (
Stem: ítà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. grow up [SILCAWL Number: 0247]
Examples:
- èítà
'grow up'
[eita]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èítà [eita]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: ítà pl: bèítà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. praise [SILCAWL Number: 0475]
Examples:
- èítà
'praise'
[eita]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èítiyɛ̀ [eitijɛ]
v. (
Stem: ítiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. enlarge [SILCAWL Number: 1508]
2. widen [SILCAWL Number: 1520]
3. honor [SILCAWL Number: 0283]
Examples:
- èítiyɛ̀
'enlarge'
[eitije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìvyátà dyá díyɔ̀ [ivʲata ɗʲa ɗijo]
n. 5/6 Tone: [45345a]
1. wink (Gloss: Sg(C5)-pressing Sg(C5)-AM Sg(C5)-eye)
Examples:
- ìvyátà dyá díyɔ̀
'wink'
[ivʲata ɗʲa ɗijo]
[45345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èíwà [eiwa]
v. (
Stem: íwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. cut [SILCAWL Number: 0592]
2. slice [SILCAWL Number: 0594]
Examples:
- èíwà
'cut'
[eiwa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- Aiwandi.
'He cuts.'
[aiwaⁿɗi]
3[54]3
Frame Type: 1. He _____.
- Aiwancɛ
'If he cuts'
[aiwaⁿdʒɛ]
3[55]a
Frame Type: 2. If he _____
- Amuiwa eima eamɛ.
'He will cut my thing.'
[amuiwaimaːmɛ]
46[54]3535a
Frame Type: 3. He will _____ my thing.
- Amuiwa mocɛcɛ mwamɛ.
'He will cut my baby.'
[amuiwa motʃɛtʃɛ aːmɛ]
46[54]3445a
Frame Type: 4. He will _____ my baby.
- Amuiwa lɛmɔ aamɛ.
'He will cut my eel.'
[amuiwa lɛmɔ mʷamɛ]
36[55]6522
Frame Type: 5. He will _____ my eel.
èíwa nà ésɔ̀ [eiwa na esɔ]
v. (
Stem: íwa nà ésɔ̀)
Tone: [5423a]
1. saw (Gloss: cut with Sg(C7)-saw)
[SILCAWL Number: 0719]
Examples:
- èíwa nà ésɔ̀
'saw'
[eiwa na esɔ]
3[5423a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èíwa wèé [eiwa weː]
v. (
Stem: íwa wèé)
Tone: [6534]
1. cut hair (Gloss: cut hair)
[SILCAWL Number: 0564]
Examples:
- èíwa wèé
'cut hair'
[eiwa weː]
4[6534]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
íwɛ̀ [iwɛ]
pro. Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. us
Examples:
- íwɛ̀
'us'
[iwɛ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation
díyà [ɗiːja]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: íyà pl: míyà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. oil palm [SILCAWL Number: 1168]
Examples:
- díyà
'oil palm'
[ɗiːja]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- míyà
'oil palm'
[mija]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èíyà [eija]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: íyà pl: bèíyà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. regime of palm nuts [SILCAWL Number: 1199]
Examples:
- èíyà
'regime of palm nuts'
[eija]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèíyà
'regimes of palm nuts'
[ɓeija]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èìya [eija]
v. (
Stem: ìya)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. cry, weep [SILCAWL Number: 0272]
2. wail, weep, mourn [SILCAWL Number: 0951]
Examples:
- èìya
'cry'
[eija]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìya [ija]
n. 1a/2 (
pl: wáìya)
Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. mother, mom [SILCAWL Number: 0345]
Examples:
- ìya
'mother'
[ija]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wáiyà
'mothers'
[waija]
5[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìyáà dyá dyóbà [ijaː ɗʲa ɗʲoɓa]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màyáà má móbà)
Tone: [45345a]
1. dawn (Gloss: Sg(C5)-rising Sg(C5)-AM Sg(C5)-day)
[SILCAWL Number: 1376]
Examples:
- ìyáà dyá dyóbà
'dawn'
[ijaː ɗʲa ɗʲoɓa]
[45345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màyáà má móbà
'dawns'
[majaː ma moɓa]
[45345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìyákò dyítúbwɛɛ̀ [ijako ɗʲituɓʷɛ]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màyákò mátúbwɛɛ̀)
Tone: [45345p]
1. variety of large ant (Gloss: Sg(C5)-ant Sg(C5)-big)
Examples:
- ìyákò dyítúbwɛɛ̀
'variety of large ant'
[ijako ɗʲituɓʷɛ]
[45345p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màyákò mátúbwɛɛ̀
'big ants'
[majako matuɓʷɛ]
[45345p]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
dìíyedi [ɗiːjeɗi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: íyedi pl: màíyedi)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. end [SILCAWL Number: 1504]
Examples:
- dìíyedi
'end'
[ɗiːjiɗi]
3[543]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màíyedi
'ends'
[maijeɗi]
3[543]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
íyéení [ijeːni]
ptcp. Tone: [5623] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. used up [SILCAWL Number: 1637]
Examples:
- íyéení
'used up'
[ijeːni]
[5623]
Frame Type: Isolation
ìíyénèení [ijeneːni]
ptcp. (
Stem: íyénèení)
Tone: [56223] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. used up [SILCAWL Number: 1637]
Examples:
- íyénèení
'used up'
[ijeneːni]
[56223]
Frame Type: Isolation
èíyɛ̀ [eijɛ]
v. (
Stem: íyɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. cease [SILCAWL Number: 1505]
Examples:
- èíyɛ̀
'cease'
[eije]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
-iyɛ̀ [ijɛ]
v. Tone: [5a]
1. CAUS
-iyɛ̀ [ijɛ]
v. Tone: [5a]
1. VRB
-iyɛ̀ [ijɛ]
v. Tone: [5a]
1. VRB
díyò [ɗijo]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: íyò pl: míyò)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. eye [SILCAWL Number: 0006]
2. kernel [SILCAWL Number: 1201]
Examples:
- díyò
'eye'
[ɗijo]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- míyò
'eyes'
[mijo]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi diyo na bosasa.
'He looks at the eye courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɗijo na ɓosasa]
3345[63]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi diyo e tɛi.
'He sees the eye inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɗijo tɛi]
355[63]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ diyo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the eye courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɗijo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3355[63]322B, 6543a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ diyo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the eye inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɗijo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
353[63]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi diyo dyamɛ.
'He wants my eye.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɗijo ɗʲamɛ]
3555[63]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka diyo dyamɛ.
'He will want my eye.'
[amutoka ɗijo ɗʲamɛ]
4634[52]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- diyo dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's eye'
[ɗijo ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[63]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa diyo
'the color of the eye'
[m̩vela mʷa ɗijo]
3334[5a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mòíyò [moijo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: íyò pl: mèíyò)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. animal track (line of animal prints) [SILCAWL Number: 0778]
Examples:
- mòíyò
'animal track'
[moijo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèíyò
'animals tracks'
[meijo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
díyòbá [ɗijoɓa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: íyòbá pl: míyòbá)
Tone: [523] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. tear (from eye) [SILCAWL Number: 0097]
Examples:
- díyòbá
'tear'
[ɗijoɓa]
[523]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- míyòbá
'tears'
[mijoɓa]
[523]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìyɔ́ɔ dyá mòkɔ̀ŋgɔ [ijɔː ɗʲa mokɔⁿgɔ]
n. 5/6 (
pl: màyɔ́ɔ má mèkɔ̀ŋgɔ)
Tone: [455632a]
1. spine, backbone [SILCAWL Number: 0079]
Examples:
- ìyɔ́ɔ dyá mòkɔ̀ŋgɔ
'spine'
[ijɔː dʲa mokɔⁿgɔ]
[45532a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màyɔ́ɔ má mèkɔ̀ŋgɔ
'spines'
[majɔː ma mekɔⁿgɔ]
[455632a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkâ [eka]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kâ pl: bèkâ)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. unripe (thing) [SILCAWL Number: 1249]
Examples:
- èkâ
'unripe thing'
[eka]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkâ
'unripe things'
[ɓeka]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ékàba [ekaɓa]
v. (
Stem: kàba)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. separate, divide [SILCAWL Number: 1466]
Examples:
- ékàba
'separate'
[ekaɓa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkàbá [ekaɓa]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kàbá pl: bèkàbá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. palm frond [SILCAWL Number: 1194]
Examples:
- èkàbá
'palm frond'
[ekaɓa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkàbá
'palm fronds'
[ɓekaɓa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkàbalá [ekaɓala]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kàbalá pl: bekabala)
Tone: [223] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. horse [SILCAWL Number: 0982]
Examples:
- èkàbalá
'horse'
[ekaɓala]
3[223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkàbalá
'horses'
[ɓekaɓala]
3[223]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkàbana [ekaɓana]
v. (
Stem: kàbana)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. separate
3. divorce [SILCAWL Number: 0948]
Examples:
- èkàbana
'separate'
[ekaɓana]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
kábè [kaɓe]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. antelope [SILCAWL Number: 1005]
Examples:
- kábè
'antelope'
[kaɓe]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi kabe na bosasa.
'He looks at the antelope courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi kaɓe na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi kabe e tɛi.
'He sees the antelope inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi kaɓe tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ kabe na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the antelope courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ kaɓe na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ kabe e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the antelope inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ kaɓe tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi kabe aamɛ.
'He wants my antelope.'
[atokaⁿɗi kaɓe aːmɛ]
3445[64]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka kabe aamɛ.
'He will want my antelope.'
[amutoka kaɓe aːmɛ]
4655[64]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- kabe a Ndanda
'Ndanda's antelope'
[kaɓe a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[64]223
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa kabe
'the color of the antelope'
[m̩vela mʷa kaɓe]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
kábo [kaɓo]
quant. Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. only [SILCAWL Number: 1698]
Examples:
- kábo
'only'
[kaɓo]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation
mòkàbo [mokaɓo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kàbo pl: mèkàbo)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. frontier [SILCAWL Number: 0531]
2. limit
3. boundary [SILCAWL Number: 0744]
Examples:
- mòkàbo
'frontier'
[mokaɓo]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkàbo
'frontiers'
[mekaɓo]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìkàci [ikatʃi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kàci pl: màkàci)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. sap [SILCAWL Number: 1181]
Examples:
- ìkàci
'sap'
[ikatʃi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkàci
'saps'
[makatʃi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòkàdákodi [mokaɗakoɗi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kàdákodi pl: mèkàdákodi)
Tone: 4[4654] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. difficulty [SILCAWL Number: 0319]
Examples:
- mòkàdákodi
'difficulty'
[mokaɗakoɗi]
4[4654]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkàdákodi
'difficulties'
[mekaɗakoɗi]
4[4654]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mekadakodi na bosasa.
'He looks at the hardship courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mekaɗakoɗi na ɓosasa]
44663[3555]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔndi mokadakodi e tɛi.
'He sees the hardship inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mokanakoɗi tɛi]
46663[3444]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mokadakodi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the hardship courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mokaɗakoɗi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[3444]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mokadakodi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the hardship inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mokaɗakoɗi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[3444]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mokadakodi mwamɛ.
'He wants my hardship.'
[atokaⁿɗi mokaɗakoɗi mʷamɛ]
45563[3444]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mokadakodi mwamɛ.
'He will want my hardship.'
[amutoka mokaɗakoɗi mʷamɛ]
46553[3444]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mokadakodi mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's hardship'
[mokaɗakoɗi mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[3444]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mokadakodi
'the color of the hardship'
[m̩vela mʷa mokaɗakoɗi]
44453[3443]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
kàfé [kafe]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. coffee [SILCAWL Number: 1242]
ìkái [ikai]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kái pl: màkái)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. leaf [SILCAWL Number: 1177]
2. palm needle [SILCAWL Number: 1196]
Examples:
- ìkái
'leaf'
[ikai]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkái
'leaves'
[makai]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ikai na bosasa.
'He looks at the leaf courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ikai na ɓosasa]
44563[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ikai e tɛi.
'He sees the leaf inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ikai tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ikai na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the leaf courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ikai na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[44]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ikai e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the leaf inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ikai tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ikai dyamɛ.
'He wants my leaf.'
[atokaⁿɗi ikai ɗʲamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ikai dyamɛ.
'He will want my leaf.'
[amutoka ikai ɗʲamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ikai dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's leaf'
[ikai ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ikai
'the color of the leaf'
[m̩vela mʷa ikai]
44452[32]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
káisà [kaisa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. heron [SILCAWL Number: 1048]
2. cattle egret [SILCAWL Number: 1047]
Examples:
- káisà
'heron'
[kaisa]
[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èkáka [ekaka]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: káka pl: bèkáka)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. regime of bananas/plantains [SILCAWL Number: 1199]
Examples:
- èkáka
'regime of bananas'
[ekaka]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkáka
'regimes of bananas'
[ɓekaka]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkákà [ekaka]
v. (
Stem: kákà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. tie up, fasten, attach [SILCAWL Number: 0655]
2. tie (knot) [SILCAWL Number: 0656]
3. pack, wrap [SILCAWL Number: 0650]
4. wrap up [SILCAWL Number: 0648]
Examples:
- èkákà
'tie up'
[ekaka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
kákala [kakala]
n. 9/10 Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. crust [SILCAWL Number: 0576]
Examples:
- kákala
'crust'
[kakala]
[543]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ìkàko [ikako]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kàko pl: màkàko)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. a particular variety of sea crab [SILCAWL Number: 1091]
Examples:
- ìkàko
'crab'
[ikako]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkàko
'crabs'
[makako]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkákumà [ekakuma]
v. (
Stem: kákumà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. stutter [SILCAWL Number: 0440]
Examples:
- èkákumà
'stutter'
[ekakuma]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkáliyɛ̀ [ekalijɛ]
v. (
Stem: káliyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. pray [SILCAWL Number: 0912]
Examples:
- èkáliyɛ̀
'pray'
[ekalije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- Akaliyɛndi.
'He prays.'
[akalijɛⁿɗi]
3[654]3
Frame Type: 1. He _____.
- Akaliyɛncɛ
'If he prays'
[akalijɛⁿdʒɛ]
3[555]a
Frame Type: 2. If he _____
- Amukaliyɛ eima eamɛ.
'He will pray my thing.'
[amukalijɛimaːmɛ]
46[55k]535a
Frame Type: 3. He will _____ my thing.
- Amukaliyɛ mocɛcɛ mwamɛ.
'He will pray my baby.'
[amukalijɛ motʃɛtʃɛ mʷamɛ]
46[555]3445a
Frame Type: 4. He will _____ my baby.
- Amukaliyɛ lɛmɔ aamɛ.
'He will pray my eel.'
[amukalijɛ lɛmɔ aːmɛ]
46[555]65223
Frame Type: 5. He will _____ my eel.
èkàma [ekama]
v. (
Stem: kàma)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. succeed [SILCAWL Number: 0297]
Examples:
- ekama
'succeed'
[ekama]
4[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
káma [kama]
num. card. Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. one hundred [SILCAWL Number: 1619]
Examples:
- káma
'one hundred'
[kama]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation - Unknown Class
káma nyíbàá [kama nʲiɓaː]
num. card. Tone: [55623]
1. two hundred (Gloss: hundred Pl(C??)-two)
[SILCAWL Number: 1620]
Examples:
- káma nyíbàá
'two hundred'
[kama nʲiɓaː]
[55623]
Frame Type: Isolation - Unknown Class
káma nyítaanù [kama nʲitaːnu]
num. card. Tone: [55444a]
1. five hundred (Gloss: hundred Pl(C??)-five)
[SILCAWL Number: 1621]
Examples:
- káma nyítaanù
'five hundred'
[kama nʲitaːnu]
[55444a]
Frame Type: Isolation - Unknown Class
mòkámbo [mokaⁿɓo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kámbo pl: mèkámbo)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. grasshopper [SILCAWL Number: 1132]
2. cricket [SILCAWL Number: 1133]
3. locust [SILCAWL Number: 1134]
Examples:
- mòkámbo
'grasshopper'
[mokaⁿɓo]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkámbo
'grasshoppers'
[mekaⁿɓo]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
kàmbwɛ̀ [kaⁿɓʷɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. pelican [SILCAWL Number: 1051]
Examples:
- kàmbwɛ̀
'pelican'
[kaⁿɓʷɛ]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èkàmuwɛ [ekamuwɛ]
v. (
Stem: kàmuwɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. accept [SILCAWL Number: 0836]
2. believe [SILCAWL Number: 0253]
3. admit [SILCAWL Number: 0471]
Examples:
- èkàmuwɛ
'accept'
[ekamuwe]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkàna [ekana]
v. (
Stem: kàna)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. swear [SILCAWL Number: 0460]
Examples:
- èkàna
'swear'
[ekana]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
màkànákodi [makanakoɗi]
n. 5/6 pl (
Stem: kànákodi)
Tone: 4[4654] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. stumbling block, obstacle (Gloss: Pl(C6)-stumbling.block)
[SILCAWL Number: 0323]
Examples:
- màkànákodi
'stumbling block'
[makanakoɗi]
4[4654]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìkàndé [ikaⁿɗe]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kàndé pl: màkàndé)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. buttock [SILCAWL Number: 0044]
Examples:
- ìkàndé
'buttock'
[ikaⁿɗe]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkàndé
'buttocks'
[makaⁿɗe]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòkànyi [mokanʲi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kànyi pl: mèkànyi)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. pimple [SILCAWL Number: 0188]
Examples:
- mòkànyi
'pimple'
[mokanʲi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkànyi
'pimple'
[mekanʲi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkáŋgà [ekaⁿga]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: káŋgà pl: bèkáŋgà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. field [SILCAWL Number: 0743]
Examples:
- èkáŋgà
'field'
[ekaⁿga]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkáŋgà
'fields'
[ɓekaⁿga]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ekaŋga na bosasa.
'He looks at the field courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi kanga na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ekaŋga e tɛi.
'He sees the field inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi kanga tɛi]
4556[43]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ekaŋga na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the field courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ kanga na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ekaŋga e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the field inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ kanga tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ekaŋga eamɛ.
'He wants my field.'
[atokaⁿɗi ekangaːmɛ]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ekaŋga eamɛ.
'He will want my field.'
[amutoka kangaːmɛ]
46553[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ekaŋga a Ndanda
'Ndanda's field'
[ekanga ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[54]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ekaŋga
'the color of the field'
[m̩vela mʷa kanga]
4445[5a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èkàŋga [ekaⁿga]
v. (
Stem: kàŋga)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. store up, keep [SILCAWL Number: 0644]
Examples:
- èkàŋga
'store up'
[ekaⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìkáŋgà [ikaⁿga]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: káŋgà pl: màkáŋgà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. charcoal [SILCAWL Number: 1311]
Examples:
- ìkáŋgà
'charcoal'
[ikaⁿga]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkáŋgà
'charcoals'
[makaⁿga]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìkàŋga [ikaⁿga]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kàŋga pl: màkàŋga)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. bait [SILCAWL Number: 0805]
Examples:
- ìkàŋga
'bait'
[ikaⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkàŋga
'baits'
[makaⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
káŋgà [kaⁿga]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. guinea fowl [SILCAWL Number: 0979]
Examples:
- káŋgà
'guinea fowl'
[kaⁿga]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi kaŋga na bosasa.
'He looks at the guinea fowl courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi kaⁿga na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi kaŋga e tɛi.
'He sees the guinea fowl inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi kaⁿga tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ kaŋga na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the guinea fowl courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ kaⁿga na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ kaŋga e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the guinea fowl inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ kaⁿga tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi kaŋga aamɛ.
'He wants my guinea fowl.'
[atokaⁿɗi kaⁿgaːmɛ]
3445[64]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka kaŋga aamɛ.
'He will want my guinea fowl.'
[amutoka kaⁿgaːmɛ]
4655[64]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- kaŋga a Ndanda
'Ndanda's guinea fowl'
[kaⁿga ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[64]23
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa kaŋga
'the color of the guinea fowl'
[m̩vela mʷa kaⁿga]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
káò [kao]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fish-scale [SILCAWL Number: 1088]
Examples:
- káò
'fish-scale'
[kao]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi kao na bosasa.
'He looks at the fish-scale courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi kao na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi kao e tɛi.
'He sees the fish-scale inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi kao tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ kao na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the fish-scale courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ kao na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ kao e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the fish-scale inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ kao tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi kao aamɛ.
'He wants my fish-scale.'
[atokaⁿɗi kao aːmɛ]
4555[64]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka kao aamɛ.
'He will want my fish-scale.'
[amutoka kao aːmɛ]
4655[64]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- kao a Ndanda
'Ndanda's fish-scale'
[kao a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[64]223
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa kao
'the color of the fish-scale'
[m̩vela mʷa kao]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èkápɛ̀ [ekapɛ]
v. (
Stem: kápɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. go around, detour [SILCAWL Number: 1406]
2. surround [SILCAWL Number: 1439]
Examples:
- èkápɛ̀
'go around'
[ekapɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìkàsa [ikasa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kàsa pl: màkàsa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. bridge [SILCAWL Number: 1298]
Examples:
- ìkàsa
'bridge'
[ikasa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkàsa
'bridges'
[makasa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ŋ̩̀kása [ŋ̩kasa]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kása pl: mèkása)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. whip [SILCAWL Number: 0491]
Examples:
- ŋ̩̀kása
'whip'
[ŋ̩kasa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkása
'whips'
[mekasa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìkàsáka [ikasaka]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kàsáka pl: màkàsáka)
Tone: [354] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. spider [SILCAWL Number: 1127]
Examples:
- ìkàsáka
'spider'
[ikasaka]
4[354]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkàsáka
'spiders'
[makasaka]
4[354]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ikasaka na bosasa.
'He looks at the spider courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ikasaka na ɓosasa]
44563[355]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ikasaka e tɛi.
'He sees the spider inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ikasaka e tɛi]
45563[344]45a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ikasaka na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the spider courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ikasaka na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[344]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ikasaka e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the spider inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ikasaka tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[344]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ikasaka dyamɛ.
'He wants my spider.'
[atokaⁿɗi ikasaka ɗʲamɛ]
45563[344]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ikasaka dyamɛ.
'He will want my spider.'
[amutoka ikasaka ɗʲamɛ]
46553[344]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ikasaka dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's spider'
[ikasaka ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[355]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ikasaka
'the color of the spider'
[m̩vela mʷa ikasaka]
44452[232]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
bòkàso [ɓokaso]
n. 14/4 (
Stem: kàso pl: mèkàso)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. ladder [SILCAWL Number: 0692]
Examples:
- bòkàso
'ladder'
[ɓokaso]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkàso
'ladders'
[mekaso]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi bokaso na bosasa.
'He looks at the ladder courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɓokaso na ɓosasa]
44563[22]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi bokaso e tɛi.
'He sees the ladder inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɓokaso tɛi]
45563[22]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ bokaso na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the ladder courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɓokaso na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[22]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ bokaso e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the ladder inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɓokaso tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[22]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi bokaso bwamɛ.
'He wants my ladder.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɓokaso ɓʷamɛ]
45563[22]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka bokaso bwamɛ.
'He will want my ladder.'
[amutoka ɓokaso ɓʷamɛ]
46553[22]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- bokaso bwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's ladder'
[ɓokaso ɓʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa bokaso
'the color of the ladder'
[m̩vela mʷa ɓokaso]
44453[2a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìkátà [ikata]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kátà pl: màkátà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. stupidity
Examples:
- ìkátà
'stupidity'
[ikata]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkátà
'stupidities'
[makata]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
kávi [kavi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. paddle, oar [SILCAWL Number: 0852]
Examples:
- kávi
'paddle'
[kavi]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi kavi na bosasa.
'He looks at the paddle courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi kavi na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi kavi e tɛi.
'He sees the paddle inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi kavi tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ kavi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the paddle courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ kavi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ kavi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the paddle inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ kavi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi kavi aamɛ.
'He wants my paddle.'
[atokaⁿɗi kavi aːmɛ]
3445[64]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka kavi aamɛ.
'He will want my paddle.'
[amutoka kavi aːmɛ]
4655[64]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- kavi a Ndanda
'Ndanda's paddle'
[kavi a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[55]223
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa kavi
'the color of the paddle'
[m̩vela mʷa kavi]
4445[63]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èkéviyɛ̀ [ekevijɛ]
v. (
Stem: kéviyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. thank [SILCAWL Number: 0457]
Examples:
- èkéviyɛ̀
'thank'
[ekevije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
kícinì [kitʃini]
n. 9/10 Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. kitchen [SILCAWL Number: 0673]
Examples:
- kícinì
'kitchen'
[kitʃini]
[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èkíkà [ekika]
v. (
Stem: kíkà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. stamp (with foot), trample [SILCAWL Number: 0163]
Examples:
- èkíkà
'stamp'
[ekika]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- Amukika eima eamɛ.
'He will trample my thing.'
[amukika eimaːmɛ]
36[54]3535a
Frame Type: 3. He will _____ my thing.
- Amukika mocɛcɛ mwamɛ.
'He will trample my baby.'
[amukika motʃɛtʃɛ mʷamɛ]
36[54]23342
Frame Type: 4. He will _____ my baby.
- Amukika lɛmɔ aamɛ.
'He will trample my eel.'
[amukika lɛmɔ aːmɛ]
46[55]6522
Frame Type: 5. He will _____ my eel.
- a kikandi ndambwɛ
Sg(C1) stamp-PRES ball
'He tramples the ball.'
[a kikaⁿɗi ⁿɗaⁿɓʷɛ]
3[55]63a
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- a kikancɛ ndambwɛ
Sg(C1) stamp-COND ball
'If he tramples the ball'
[a kikaⁿdʒɛ ⁿɗaⁿɓʷɛ]
3[66]54a
Frame Type: Unique Frame
èkísà [ekisa]
v. (
Stem: kísà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. kiss [SILCAWL Number: 0486]
Examples:
- èkísà
'kiss'
[ekisa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
kòbá [koɓa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. bedbug [SILCAWL Number: 1120]
Examples:
- kòbá
'bedbug'
[koɓa]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
kóbò [koɓo]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. inheritance [SILCAWL Number: 0840]
Examples:
- kóbò
'inheritance'
[koɓo]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòkòbo [mokoɓo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kòbo pl: mèkòbo)
Tone: 4[3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. skin [SILCAWL Number: 0002]
2. peel, skin (of fruit) [SILCAWL Number: 1203]
3. chaff [SILCAWL Number: 1206]
Examples:
- mòkòbo
'skin'
[mokoɓo]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkòbo
'skins'
[mekoɓo]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mokobo na bosasa.
'He looks at the skin courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mokoɓo na ɓosasa]
3356c[33]332a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mokobo e tɛi.
'He sees the skin inside.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mokoɓo e tɛi]
33553[33]45a
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mokobo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the skin courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mokoɓo na ɓosasa, namoːkanʲɛⁿgɛ]
33552[22]222J, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mokobo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the skin inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mokoɓo e tɛi, amoːkanʲɛⁿgɛ]
3542[22]25C, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mokobo mwamɛ.
'He wants my skin.'
[atokaⁿɗi mokoɓo mʷamɛ]
35552[22]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amu toka mokobo mwamɛ.
'He will want my skin.'
[amu toka mokoɓo mʷamɛ]
36552[22]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mokobo mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's skin'
[mokoɓo mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mokobo
'the color of the skin'
[m̩vela mʷa mokoɓo]
33354[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èkòcɛnɛ [ekotʃɛnɛ]
v. (
Stem: kòcɛnɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. help [SILCAWL Number: 0492]
Examples:
- èkòcɛnɛ
'help'
[ekotʃɛnɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòkòdí [mokoɗi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kòdí pl: mèkòdí)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. mountain [SILCAWL Number: 1262]
Examples:
- mòkòdí
'mountain'
[mokoɗi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkòdí
'mountains'
[mekoɗi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkódumà [ekoɗuma]
v. (
Stem: kódumà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. stumble [SILCAWL Number: 0156]
Examples:
- èkódumà
'stumble'
[ekoɗuma]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkódyiyɛ̀ [ekoɗʲije]
v. (
Stem: kódyiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. drop [SILCAWL Number: 1429]
2. knock down, knock over [SILCAWL Number: 1432]
3. spill [SILCAWL Number: 0633]
4. blow down (wind) [SILCAWL Number: 1477]
Examples:
- èkódyiyɛ̀
'drop'
[ekoɗʲijɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkòka [ekoka]
v. (
Stem: kòka)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. suffice, be enough [SILCAWL Number: 1635]
Examples:
- èkòka
'suffice'
[ekoka]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkókiyɛ̀ [ekokijɛ]
v. (
Stem: kókiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. light (fire) [SILCAWL Number: 1496]
Examples:
- èkókiyɛ̀
'light'
[ekokijɛ]
3[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
kóko [koko]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. a variety of white crab that lives on the seashore [SILCAWL Number: 1091]
Examples:
- kóko
'crab'
[koko]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòkòkó [mokoko]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kòkó pl: mèkòkó)
Tone: 3[24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. sugarcane [SILCAWL Number: 1241]
Examples:
- mòkòkó
'sugarcane'
[mokoko]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkòkó
'sugarcanes'
[mekoko]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkókolòkó [ekokoloko]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kókolòkó pl: bèkókolòkó)
Tone: [5423] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. mushroom [SILCAWL Number: 1226]
Examples:
- èkókolòkó
'mushroom'
[ekokoloko]
4[5423]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkókolòkó
'mushrooms'
[ɓekokoloko]
4[5423]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkòlokólo [ekolokolo]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kòlokólo pl: bèkòlokólo)
Tone: [2243] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. afternoon, evening [SILCAWL Number: 1380]
Examples:
- èkòlokólo
'afternoon'
[ekolokolo]
3[2243]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkòlokólo
'afternoons'
[ɓekolokolo]
3[2243]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòkòmbi [mokoⁿɓi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kòmbi pl: mèkòmbi)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. crocodile [SILCAWL Number: 1105]
Examples:
- mòkòmbi
'crocodile'
[mokoⁿɓi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkòmbi
'crocodiles'
[mekoⁿɓi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mokombi na bosasa.
'He looks at the crocodile courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mokoⁿɓi na ɓosasa]
44564[33]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mokombi e tɛi.
'He sees the crocodile inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mokoⁿɓi tɛi]
45564[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mokombi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the crocodile courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mokoⁿɓi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44654[33]222B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mokombi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the crocodile inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mokoⁿɓi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46654[33]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mokombi mwamɛ.
'He wants my crocodile.'
[atokaⁿɗi mokoⁿɓi mʷamɛ]
45564[33]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mokombi mwamɛ.
'He will want my crocodile.'
[amutoka mokoⁿɓi mʷamɛ]
46554[33]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mokombi mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's crocodile'
[mokoⁿɓi mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mokombi
'the color of the crocodile'
[m̩vela mʷa mokoⁿɓi]
44453[2a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èkòndá [ekoⁿɗa]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kòndá pl: bekonda)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. shoe [SILCAWL Number: 0548]
Examples:
- èkòndá
'shoe'
[ekoⁿɗa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkòndá
'shoes'
[ɓekoⁿɗa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ekonda na bosasa.
'He looks at the shoe courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi koⁿɗa na ɓosasa]
4466[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ekonda e tɛi.
'He sees the shoe inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi koⁿɗa tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ekonda na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the shoe courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ koⁿɗa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ekonda e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the shoe inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ koⁿɗa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ekonda eamɛ.
'He wants my shoe.'
[atokaⁿɗi koⁿɗa amɛ]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ekonda eamɛ.
'He will want my shoe.'
[amutoka koⁿɗa amɛ]
4655[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ekonda a Ndanda
'Ndanda's shoe'
[ekoⁿɗa a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ekonda
'the color of the shoe'
[m̩vela mʷa koⁿɗa]
4445[22]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
kòndá [koⁿɗa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. chair [SILCAWL Number: 0693]
Examples:
- kòndá
'chair'
[koⁿɗa]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi konda na bosasa.
'He looks at the chair courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi koⁿɗa na ɓosasa]
4466[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi konda e tɛi.
'He sees the chair inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi koⁿɗa tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ konda na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the chair courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ koⁿɗa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ konda e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the chair inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ koⁿɗa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi konda aamɛ.
'He wants my chair.'
[atokaⁿɗi koⁿɗaːmɛ]
4556[34]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka konda aamɛ.
'He will want my chair.'
[amutoka koⁿɗaːmɛ]
4655[34]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- konda a Ndanda
'Ndanda's chair'
[koⁿɗa a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[35]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa konda
'the color of the chair'
[m̩vela mʷa koⁿɗa]
4445[33]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìkóndo [ikoⁿɗo]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kóndo pl: màkóndo)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. bed [SILCAWL Number: 0696]
Examples:
- ìkóndo
'bed'
[ikoⁿɗo]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkóndo
'beds'
[makoⁿɗo]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ikondo na bosasa.
'He looks at the bed courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ikoⁿɗo na ɓosasa]
44663[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ikondo e tɛi.
'He sees the bed inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ikoⁿɗo tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ikondo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the bed courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ikoⁿɗo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[44]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ikondo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the bed inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ikoⁿɗo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ikondo dyamɛ.
'He wants my bed.'
[atokaⁿɗi ikoⁿɗo ɗʲamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ikondo dyamɛ.
'He will want my bed.'
[amutoka ikoⁿɗo ɗʲamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ikondo dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's bed'
[ikoⁿɗo ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ikondo
'the color of the bed'
[m̩vela mʷa ikoⁿɗo]
44452[32]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ekòó [ekoː]
n. 7/6 (
Stem: kòó pl: màkòó irreg. infl.: Irregular class pairing)
Tone: [45] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. foot [SILCAWL Number: 0070]
2. leg [SILCAWL Number: 0063]
Examples:
- ekòó
'foot'
[ekoː]
4[45]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkòó
'feet'
[makoː]
4[45]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi eko na bosasa.
'He looks at the foot courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi koː na ɓosasa]
4466[45]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi eko e tɛi.
'He sees the foot inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi koː tɛi]
4666[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ eko na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the foot courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ koː na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]222B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ eko e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the foot inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ koː tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi eko eamɛ.
'He wants my foot.'
[atokaⁿɗi ko amɛ]
4666[4]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka eko eamɛ.
'He will want my foot.'
[amutoka ko amɛ]
4655[4]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- eko a Ndanda
'Ndanda's foot'
[eko a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[4]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa eko
'the color of the foot'
[m̩vela mʷa koː]
3335[44]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìkòó [ikoː]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kòó pl: màkòó)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: L
1. east [SILCAWL Number: 1660]
Examples:
- ìkòó
'east'
[ikoː]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
kòolo [koːlo]
n. 9/10 Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. yesterday [SILCAWL Number: 1371]
Examples:
- kòolo
'yesteday'
[koːlo]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation
kòolo évɔ́kwɛɛ̀ [kolo evɔkʷɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4356i]
1. the day before yesterday (Gloss: yesterday Sg(C7)-other)
[SILCAWL Number: 1372]
Examples:
- kòolo évɔ́kwɛɛ̀
'the day before yesterday'
[kolo evɔkʷɛ]
[4356i]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èkòsa [ekosa]
v. (
Stem: kòsa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. make (object) [SILCAWL Number: 1458]
2. repair, mend [SILCAWL Number: 0704]
3. arrange [SILCAWL Number: 1632]
4. resolve [SILCAWL Number: 0513]
Examples:
- èkòsa
'make'
[ekosa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkótiyɛ̀ [ekotijɛ]
v. (
Stem: kótiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. wring out [SILCAWL Number: 1487]
Examples:
- èkótiyɛ̀
'wring out'
[ekotijɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkóto [ekoto]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kóto pl: bkóto)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. hide (of animal) [SILCAWL Number: 1026]
Examples:
- èkóto
'hide'
[ekoto]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkóto
'hides'
[ɓekoto]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkòwa [ekowa]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kòwa pl: bèkòwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. driftwood
Examples:
- èkòwa
'driftwood'
[ekowa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkòwa
'driftwoods'
[ɓekowa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
kòwo [kowo]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. parrot [SILCAWL Number: 1045]
Examples:
- kòwo
'parrot'
[kowo]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ìkɔ̀ [ikɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kɔ̀ pl: màkɔ̀)
Tone: [a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. plantain [SILCAWL Number: 1209]
Examples:
- ìkɔ̀
'plantain'
[ikɔ]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkɔ̀
'plantains'
[makɔ]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ikɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the plantain courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ikɔ na ɓosasa]
44564[3]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ikɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the plantain inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ikɔ tɛi]
45564[3]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ikɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the plantain courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ikɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44654[3]222B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ikɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the plantain inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ikɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46654[3]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ikɔ dyamɛ.
'He wants my plantain.'
[atokaⁿɗi ikɔ ɗʲamɛ]
45564[3]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ikɔ dyamɛ.
'He will want my plantain.'
[amutoka ikɔ ɗʲamɛ]
46554[3]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ikɔ dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's plantain'
[ikɔ ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[3]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ikɔ
'the color of the plantain'
[m̩vela mʷa ikɔ]
44453[a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èkɔ̀bɛ [ekɔɓɛ]
v. (
Stem: kɔ̀bɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. uncover [SILCAWL Number: 0643]
2. find [SILCAWL Number: 1475]
Examples:
- èkɔ̀bɛ
'uncover'
[ekɔɓɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- Akɔbɛndi.
'He finds.'
[akɔɓɛⁿɗi]
3[45]4
Frame Type: 1. He _____.
- Akɔbɛncɛ
'If he finds'
[akɔɓɛⁿdʒɛ]
3[45]a
Frame Type: 2. If he _____
- Amukɔbɛ eima eamɛ.
'He will find my thing.'
[amukɔɓɛimaːmɛ]
46[45]434a
Frame Type: 3. He will _____ my thing.
- Amukɔbɛ mocɛcɛ mwamɛ.
'He will find my baby.'
[amukɔɓɛ motʃɛtʃɛ mʷamɛ]
46[45]3445a
Frame Type: 4. He will _____ my baby.
- Amukɔbɛ lɛmɔ aamɛ.
'He will find my eel.'
[amukɔɓɛ lɛmɔ aːmɛ]
46[45]65223
Frame Type: 5. He will _____ my eel.
mòkɔ̀bɛ́ [mokɔɓɛ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kɔ̀bɛ́ pl: mèkɔ̀bɛ́)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. bag [SILCAWL Number: 0624]
Examples:
- mòkɔ̀bɛ́
'bag'
[mokɔɓɛ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkɔ̀bɛ́
'bags'
[mekɔɓɛ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mokɔbɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the bag courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mokɔɓɛ na ɓosasa]
44663[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mokɔbɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the bag inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mokɔɓɛ tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mokɔbɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the bag courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mokɔɓɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mokɔbɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the bag inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mokɔɓɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mokɔbɛ dyamɛ.
'He wants my bag.'
[atokaⁿɗi mokɔɓɛ mʷamɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mokɔbɛ dyamɛ.
'He will want my bag.'
[amutoka mokɔɓɛ mʷamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mokɔbɛ dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's bag'
[mokɔɓɛ mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mokɔbɛ
'the color of the bag'
[m̩vela mʷa mokɔɓɛ]
44452[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìkɔ̀bɔ [ikɔɓɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kɔ̀bɔ pl: màkɔ̀bɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. sickle [SILCAWL Number: 0754]
Examples:
- ìkɔ̀bɔ
'sickle'
[ikɔɓɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkɔ̀bɔ
'sickles'
[makɔɓɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòkɔ̀dí [mokɔɗi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kɔ̀dí pl: mèkɔ̀dí)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. rope [SILCAWL Number: 0653]
Examples:
- mòkɔ̀dí
'rope'
[mokɔɗi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkɔ̀dí
'ropes'
[mekɔɗi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mokɔdi na bosasa.
'He looks at the rope courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mokɔɗi na ɓosasa]
44663[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mokɔdi e tɛi.
'He sees the rope inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mokɔɗi tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mokɔdi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the rope courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mokɔɗi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mokɔdi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the rope inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mokɔɗi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mokɔdi mwamɛ.
'He wants my rope.'
[atokaⁿɗi mokɔɗi mʷamɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mokɔdi mwamɛ.
'He will want my rope.'
[amutoka mokɔɗi mʷamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mokɔdi mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's rope'
[mokɔɗi mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mokɔdi
'the color of the rope'
[m̩vela mʷa mokɔɗi]
44452[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìkɔ́dù [kɔɗu]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kɔ́dù pl: màkɔ́dù)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. nape of neck [SILCAWL Number: 0024]
Examples:
- ìkɔ́dù
'nape of neck'
[ikɔɗu]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkɔ́dù
'napes of necks'
[makɔɗu]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ŋ̩̀kɔ́jɛ̀ [ŋ̩kɔjɛ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kɔ́jɛ̀ pl: mèkɔ́jɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. basket [SILCAWL Number: 0626]
Examples:
- ŋ̩̀kɔ́jɛ̀
'basket'
[ŋ̩kɔjɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkɔ́jɛ̀
'baskets'
[mekɔjɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ékɔ̀kɔ [ekɔkɔ]
v. (
Stem: kɔ̀kɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. grind [SILCAWL Number: 0600]
2. crush [SILCAWL Number: 1457]
Examples:
- ékɔ̀kɔ
'grind'
[ekɔkɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkɔ́kɔdɔ [ekɔkɔɗɔ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kɔ́kɔdɔ pl: bèkɔ́kɔdɔ)
Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. skull [SILCAWL Number: 0077]
Examples:
- èkɔ́kɔdɔ
'skull'
[ekɔkɔɗɔ]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- beèkɔ́kɔdɔ
'skulls'
[ɓekɔkɔɗɔ]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkɔ́kɔlɔ̀ [ekɔkɔlɔ]
v. (
Stem: kɔ́kɔlɔ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. crow (as of rooster) [SILCAWL Number: 1078]
Examples:
- èkɔ́kɔlɔ̀
'crow'
[ekɔkɔlɔ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkɔ́kɔlù [ekɔkɔlu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kɔ́kɔlù pl: bèkɔ́kɔlù)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. crest (of bird) [SILCAWL Number: 1061]
2. comb (of rooster) [SILCAWL Number: 1062]
Examples:
- èkɔ́kɔlù
'crest'
[ekɔkɔlu]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- èkɔ́kɔlù
'crests'
[ɓekɔkɔlu]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkɔ́liyɛ̀ [ekɔlije]
v. (
Stem: kɔ́liyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. curve
Examples:
- èkɔ́liyɛ̀
'curve'
[ekɔlije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkɔ́lɔ [ekɔlɔ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kɔ́lɔ pl: bèkɔ́lɔ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. phlegm [SILCAWL Number: 0094]
2. gill [SILCAWL Number: 1089]
Examples:
- èkɔ́lɔ
'phlegm'
[ekɔlɔ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkɔ́lɔ
'phlegms'
[ɓekɔlɔ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
kɔ̀lɔbenda [kɔlɔɓeⁿɗa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [432a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. crow [SILCAWL Number: 1042]
Examples:
- kɔ̀lɔbenda
'crow'
[kɔlɔɓeⁿɗa]
[432a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
kɔ̀lɔɔ [kɔlɔː]
adj. nom. Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. curved, crooked [SILCAWL Number: 1532]
Examples:
- kɔ̀lɔɔ
'crooked'
[kɔlɔː]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation
kɔ̀lúu [kɔluː]
n. 9/10 Tone: [453] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. shadow [SILCAWL Number: 1350]
2. dark (color) (adj. nom.) [SILCAWL Number: 1562]
Examples:
- kɔ̀lúu
'shadow'
[kɔluː]
[453]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòkɔ́m [mokɔm]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kɔ́m pl: mèkɔ́m)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. frog [SILCAWL Number: 1106]
Examples:
- mòkɔ́m
'frog'
[mokɔm]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkɔ́m
'frogs'
[mekɔm]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mokɔm na bosasa.
'He looks at the frog courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mokɔm na ɓosasa]
44563[5]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mokɔm e tɛi.
'He sees the frog inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mokɔm tɛi]
45563[4]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mokɔm na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the frog courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mokɔm na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[4]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mokɔm e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the frog inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mokɔm tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[4]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mokɔm mwamɛ.
'He wants my frog.'
[atokaⁿɗi mokɔm mʷamɛ]
45563[4]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mokɔm mwamɛ.
'He will want my frog.'
[amutoka mokɔm mʷamɛ]
46553[4]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mokɔm mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's frog'
[mokɔm mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[5]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mokɔm
'the color of the frog'
[m̩vela mʷa mokɔm]
44452[3]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èkɔ̀mbiyɛ [ekɔⁿɓije]
v. (
Stem: kɔ̀mbiyɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. appease [SILCAWL Number: 0516]
Examples:
- èkɔ̀mbiyɛ
'appease'
[ekɔⁿɓije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkɔ̀mbɔ [ekɔᵐɓɔ]
v. (
Stem: kɔ̀mbɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. calm down, calm oneself [SILCAWL Number: 0280]
Examples:
- èkɔ̀mbɔ
'calm down'
[ekɔᵐɓɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
kɔ́ndɔ̀ [kɔⁿɗɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. cleanness
Examples:
- kɔ́ndɔ̀
'cleanness'
[kɔⁿɗɔ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èkɔ́nì [ekɔni]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kɔ́nì pl: bèkɔ́nì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. dirt [SILCAWL Number: 1276]
Examples:
- èkɔ́nì
'dirt'
[ekɔni]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkɔ́nì
'dirts'
[ɓekɔni]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkɔ̀nyɔ [ekɔnʲɔ]
v. (
Stem: kɔ̀nyɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. grunt (with effort) [SILCAWL Number: 0117]
2. grunt (with pleasure)
3. groan (with pain) [SILCAWL Number: 0116]
Examples:
- èkɔ̀nyɔ
'grunt'
[ekɔnʲɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìkɔ̀ŋgɔ́ [ikɔⁿgɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kɔ̀ŋgɔ́ pl: màkɔ̀ŋgɔ́)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. spear [SILCAWL Number: 0785]
2. arrow [SILCAWL Number: 0781]
Examples:
- ìkɔ̀ŋgɔ́
'spear'
[ikɔⁿgɔ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkɔ̀ŋgɔ́
'spears'
[makɔⁿgɔ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ikɔŋgɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the spear courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ikɔⁿgɔ na ɓosasa]
44663[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ikɔŋgɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the spear inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ikɔⁿgɔ tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ikɔŋgɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the spear courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ikɔⁿgɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ikɔŋgɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the spear inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ikɔⁿgɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ikɔŋgɔ dyamɛ.
'He wants my spear.'
[atokaⁿɗi ikɔⁿgɔ ɗʲamɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ikɔŋgɔ dyamɛ.
'He will want my spear.'
[amutoka ikɔⁿgɔ ɗʲamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ikɔŋgɔ dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's spear'
[ikɔⁿgɔ ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ikɔŋgɔ
'the color of the spear'
[m̩vela mʷa ikɔⁿgɔ]
44452[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mòkɔ̀ŋgɔ [mokɔⁿgɔ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kɔ̀ŋgɔ pl: mèkɔ̀ŋgɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. back (part of body) [SILCAWL Number: 0042]
Examples:
- mòkɔ̀ŋgɔ
'back'
[mokɔⁿgɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkɔ̀ŋgɔ
'backs'
[mekɔⁿgɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mokɔŋgɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the back courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mokɔⁿgɔ na ɓosasa]
44664[33]333a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mokɔŋgɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the back inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mokɔⁿgɔ tɛi]
46665[43]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mokɔŋgɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the back courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mokɔⁿgɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44654[32]222B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mokɔŋgɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the back inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mokɔⁿgɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46654[32]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mokɔŋgɔ mwamɛ.
'He wants my back.'
[atokaⁿɗi mokɔⁿgɔ mʷamɛ]
45564[32]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mokɔŋgɔ mwamɛ.
'He will want my back.'
[amutoka mokɔⁿgɔ mʷamɛ]
46554[32]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mokɔŋgɔ mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's back'
[mokɔⁿgɔ mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mokɔŋgɔ
'the color of the back'
[m̩vela mʷa mokɔⁿgɔ]
33354[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
kɔ́ŋgɔkɔ̀ [kɔⁿgɔkɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. river bank [SILCAWL Number: 1296]
Examples:
- kɔ́ŋgɔkɔ̀
'river bank'
[kɔⁿgɔkɔ]
[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èkɔ̀ŋgɔlɔ [ekɔⁿgɔlɔ]
v. (
Stem: kɔ̀ŋgɔlɔ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. growl [SILCAWL Number: 1039]
Examples:
- èkɔ̀ŋgɔlɔ
'growl'
[ekɔⁿgɔlɔ]
5[44a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìkɔ́ɔ [ikɔː]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kɔ́ɔ pl: màkɔ́ɔ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. word [SILCAWL Number: 0431]
Examples:
- ìkɔ́ɔ
'word'
[ikɔː]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkɔ́ɔ
'words'
[makɔː]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
kɔ̀pí [kɔpi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. cup [SILCAWL Number: 0622]
Examples:
- kɔ̀pí
'cup'
[kɔpi]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èkɔ́sɔ̀ [kɔsɔ]
v. (
Stem: kɔ́sɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. cough [SILCAWL Number: 0112]
Examples:
- èkɔ́sɔ̀
'cough'
[ekɔsɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìkɔ́sɔ̀ [ikɔsɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kɔ́sɔ̀ pl: màkɔ́sɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. palm (of hand) [SILCAWL Number: 0058]
Examples:
- ìkɔ́sɔ̀
'palm'
[ikɔsɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkɔ́sɔ̀
'palms'
[makɔsɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
kɔ́tɔ [kɔtɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. fence [SILCAWL Number: 0676]
2. barrier
3. fish dam [SILCAWL Number: 0800]
Examples:
- kɔ́tɔ
'fence'
[kɔtɔ]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi kɔtɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the fence courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi kɔtɔ na ɓosasa]
3355[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi kɔtɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the fence inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi kɔtɔ tɛi]
4555[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ kɔtɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the fence courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ kɔtɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ kɔtɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the fence inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ kɔtɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi kɔtɔ aamɛ.
'He wants my fence.'
[atokaⁿɗi kɔtɔ aːmɛ]
4555[64]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka kɔtɔ aamɛ.
'He will want my fence.'
[amutoka kɔtɔ aːmɛ]
4655[64]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- kɔtɔ a Ndanda
'Ndanda's fence'
[kɔtɔ a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa kɔtɔ
'the color of the fence'
[m̩vela mʷa kɔtɔ]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
màkù [maku]
n. ? (
Stem: kù)
Tone: [a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. alcohol [SILCAWL Number: 0587]
Examples:
- màkù
'alcohol'
[maku]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìkùba [ikuɓa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kùba pl: màkùba)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. forge [SILCAWL Number: 0705]
Examples:
- ìkùba
'forge'
[ikuɓa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màkùba
'forges'
[makuɓa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
kúbà [kuɓa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. chicken [SILCAWL Number: 0974]
Examples:
- kúbà
'chicken'
[kuɓa]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi kuba na bosasa.
'He looks at the chicken courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi kuɓa na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi kuba e tɛi.
'He sees the chicken inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi kuɓa tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ kuba na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the chicken courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ kuɓa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ kuba e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the chicken inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ kuɓa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi kuba aamɛ.
'He wants my chicken.'
[atokaⁿɗi kuɓaːmɛ]
3445[64]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka kuba aamɛ.
'He will want my chicken.'
[amutoka kuɓaːmɛ]
4655[64]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- kuba a Ndanda
'Ndanda's chicken'
[kuɓa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[64]23
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa kuba
'the color of the chicken'
[m̩vela mʷa kuɓa]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mòkùbá [mokuɓa]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kùbá pl: mèkùbá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. waist?? [SILCAWL Number: 0036]
Examples:
- mòkùbá
'waist??'
[mokuɓa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkùbá
'waists??'
[mekuɓa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
kúba à mòómì [kuɓa a moːmi]
n. 9/10 (
pl: kúbà nyá mìómì)
Tone: [64224a]
1. rooster (Gloss: chicken AM Sg(C3)-male)
[SILCAWL Number: 0975]
Examples:
- kúbà à mòómì
'rooster'
[kuɓa a moːmi]
[64224a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- kúbà nyá mìómì
'roosters'
[kuɓa nʲa miomi]
[63524a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
vìkúbe [vikuɓe]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: kúbe pl: lìkúbe)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. banana [SILCAWL Number: 1208]
Examples:
- vìkúbe
'banana'
[vikuɓe]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lìkúbe
'bananas'
[likuɓe]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
bòkùdi [ɓokuɗi]
n. 14/4 (
Stem: kùdi pl: mèkùdi)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. storm [SILCAWL Number: 1332]
Examples:
- bòkùdi
'storm'
[ɓokuɗi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkùdi
'storms'
[mekuɗi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
kúdù [kuɗu]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. turtle [SILCAWL Number: 1109]
Examples:
- kúdù
'turtle'
[kuɗu]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi kudu na bosasa.
'He looks at the turtle courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi kuɗu na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi kudu e tɛi.
'He sees the turtle inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi kuɗu tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ kudu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the turtle courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ kuɗu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ kudu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the turtle inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ kuɗu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi kudu aamɛ.
'He wants my turtle.'
[atokaⁿɗi kuɗu aːmɛ]
3445[64]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka kudu aamɛ.
'He will want my turtle.'
[amutoka kuɗu aːmɛ]
4655[64]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- kudu a Ndanda
'Ndanda's turtle'
[kuɗu a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[65]423
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa kudu
'the color of the turtle'
[m̩vela mʷa kuɗu]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èkúduwɛ ààncé [ekuɗuwɛ aːⁿdʒe]
v. (
Stem: kúduwɛ ààncé)
Tone: [654223]
1. perspire, sweat (Gloss: leave-CAUS Sg(C7)-sweat)
[SILCAWL Number: 0123]
Examples:
- èkúduwɛ ààncé
'sweat'
[ekuɗuwɛ aːⁿdʒe]
4[654223]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
kúdù à èìcí [kuɗu a itʃi]
n. 9/10 (
pl: kudu nya eici)
Tone: [642223]
1. tortoise (Gloss: turtle AM Sg(C7)-forest)
[SILCAWL Number: 1108]
Examples:
- kúdù à èìcí
'tortoise'
[kuɗu a itʃi]
[642223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- kudu nya eici
'tortoises'
[kuɗu nʲa itʃi]
[63523]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
kúdù à túbɛ̀ [kuɗu a tuɓɛ]
n. 9/10 (
pl: kúdù nyá túbɛ̀)
Tone: [6335a]
1. sea turtle (Gloss: turtle AM ocean)
[SILCAWL Number: 1109]
Examples:
- kúdù à túbɛ̀
'sea turtle'
[kuɗu a tuɓɛ]
[6335a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èkúdwà [ekuɗʷa]
v. (
Stem: kúdwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. go out, come out, exit [SILCAWL Number: 1408]
2. leak [SILCAWL Number: 1482]
3. sprout [SILCAWL Number: 1246]
Examples:
- èkúdwà
'go out'
[ekuɗʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìkúdwà [ikuɗʷa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kúdwà pl: màkúdwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. coming out, appearance
mòkùdyú [mokuɗʲu]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kùdyú pl: mèkùdyú)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. maggot [SILCAWL Number: 1121]
Examples:
- mòkùdyú
'maggot'
[mokuɗʲu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkùdyú
'maggots'
[mekuɗʲu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mokudyu na bosasa.
'He looks at the maggot courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mokuɗʲu na ɓosasa]
44563[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mokudyu e tɛi.
'He sees the maggot inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mokuɗʲu tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mokudyu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the maggot courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mokuɗʲu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mokudyu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the maggot inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mokuɗʲu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mokudyu mwamɛ.
'He wants my maggot.'
[atokaⁿɗi mokuɗʲu mʷamɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mokudyu mwamɛ.
'He will want my maggot.'
[amutoka mokuɗʲu mʷamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mokudyu mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's maggot'
[mokuɗʲu mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mokudyu
'the color of the maggot'
[m̩vela mʷa mokuɗʲu]
44452[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mèkúkù [mekuku]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kúkù)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. resting place of the dead [SILCAWL Number: 0931]
Examples:
- mèkúkù
'resting place of the dead'
[mekuku]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòkúkù [mokuku]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kúkù)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. ghost, spirit (of the dead) [SILCAWL Number: 0911]
Examples:
- mòkúkù
'ghost'
[mokuku]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mokuku na bosasa.
'He looks at the ghost courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mokuku na ɓosasa]
44663[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mokuku e tɛi.
'He sees the ghost inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mokuku tɛi]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mokuku na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the ghost courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mokuku na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[54]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mokuku e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the ghost inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mokuku tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[43]4B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mokuku mwamɛ.
'He wants my ghost.'
[atokaⁿɗi mokuku mʷamɛ]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mokuku mwamɛ.
'He will want my ghost.'
[amutoka mokuku mʷamɛ]
46553[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mokuku mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's ghost'
[mokuku mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mokuku
'the color of the ghost'
[m̩vela mʷa mokuku]
44452[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èkùkula [ekukula]
v. (
Stem: kùkula)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. crunch [SILCAWL Number: 0142]
Examples:
- èkùkula
'crunch'
[ekukula]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkùla [ekula]
v. (
Stem: kùla)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. scratch [SILCAWL Number: 1451]
2. smooth [SILCAWL Number: 1543]
Examples:
- èkùla
'scratch'
[ekula]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
vìkúlèmbówà [vikuleⁿɓowa]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: kúlèmbówà pl: lìkúlèmbówà)
Tone: [534a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. kyphosis (hunchbackedness)
èkúliyɛ̀ [ekulijɛ]
v. (
Stem: kúliyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. cover [SILCAWL Number: 0642]
2. wrap up [SILCAWL Number: 0648]
Examples:
- èkúliyɛ̀
'cover'
[ekuliye]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkúlu [ekulu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kúlu pl: bèkúlu)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. piece [SILCAWL Number: 1386]
2. half [SILCAWL Number: 1641]
Examples:
- èkúlu
'piece'
[ekulu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkúlu
'pieces'
[ɓekulu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkúlu [ekulu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kúlu pl: bèkúlu)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. short [SILCAWL Number: 1515]
Examples:
- èkúlu
'shortness'
[ekulu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
èkúlù [ekulu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kúlù pl: bèkúlù)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fish trap [SILCAWL Number: 0801]
Examples:
- èkúlù
'fish trap'
[ekulu]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bekulu
'fish traps'
[ɓekulu]
3[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ekulu na bosasa.
'He looks at the fish trap courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi kulu na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ekulu e tɛi.
'He sees the fish trap inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi kulu tɛi]
4556[43]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ekulu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the fish trap courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ kulu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ekulu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the fish trap inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ kulu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ekulu eamɛ.
'He wants my fish trap.'
[atokaⁿɗi ekulaːmɛ]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ekulu eamɛ.
'He will want my fish trap.'
[amutoka ekulaːmɛ]
46553[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ekulu a Ndanda
'Ndanda's fish trap'
[ekula ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[5]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ekulu
'the color of the fish trap'
[m̩vela mʷa kulu]
4445[5a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èkùmɛ [ekume]
v. (
Stem: kùmɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. heap up, pile up [SILCAWL Number: 0647]
2. accumulate, acquire [SILCAWL Number: 1464]
3. gather, assemble [SILCAWL Number: 1465]
Examples:
- èkùmɛ
'heap up'
[ekumɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkùmɛ́ màbóca [ekumɛ maɓotʃa]
v. (
Stem: kùmɛ́ màbóca)
Tone: [35243]
1. hoe, heap up the earth (Gloss: heap.up Pl(C6)-heap)
[SILCAWL Number: 0751]
Examples:
- èkùmɛ́ màbóca
'hoe'
[ekumɛ maɓotʃa]
4[35243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkùmɛ yê [ekumɛ je]
v. (
Stem: kùmɛ yê)
Tone: [22q]
1. hoe, heap up (earth) [SILCAWL Number: 0751]
Examples:
- èkùmɛ yê
'hoe'
[ekumɛ je]
3[22q]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èkùmu [ekumu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: kùmu pl: bèkùmu)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. stump [SILCAWL Number: 1182]
Examples:
- èkùmu
'stump'
[ekumu]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèkùmu
'stumps'
[ɓekumu]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòkùmú [mokumu]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kùmú pl: mèkùmú)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. slave [SILCAWL Number: 0395]
Examples:
- mòkùmú
'slave'
[mokumu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkùmú
'slaves'
[mekumu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mokumu na bosasa.
'He looks at the slave courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mokumu na ɓosasa]
44663[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mokumu e tɛi.
'He sees the slave inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mokumu tɛi]
46663[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mokumu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the slave courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mokumu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[35]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mokumu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the slave inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mokumu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mokumu mwamɛ.
'He wants my slave.'
[atokaⁿɗi mokumu mʷamɛ]
46663[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mokumu mwamɛ.
'He will want my slave.'
[amutoka mokumu mʷamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mokumu mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's slave'
[mokumu mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mokumu
'the color of the slave'
[m̩vela mʷa mokumu]
44452[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èkùnda [ekuⁿɗa]
v. (
Stem: kùnda)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. take revenge [SILCAWL Number: 0512]
Examples:
- èkùnda
'take revenge'
[ekuⁿɗa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
kúnduwà [kuⁿɗuwa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. east wind (from the coast toward the sea)
Examples:
- kúnduwà
'east wind'
[kuⁿɗuwa]
[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòkúsà [mokusa]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kúsà pl: mèkúsà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. braised (thing)
Examples:
- mòkúsà
'braised (thing)'
[mokusa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkúsà
'braised (things)'
[mekusa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòkúsì [mokusi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kúsì pl: mèkúsì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. widower [SILCAWL Number: 0372]
2. widow [SILCAWL Number: 0371]
Examples:
- mòkúsì
'widower'
[mokusi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkúsì
'widower'
[mekusi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
vìkútà [vikuta]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: kútà pl: lìkútà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fist [SILCAWL Number: 0057]
Examples:
- vìkútà
'fist'
[vikuta]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lìkútà
'fists'
[likuta]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkùtama [ekutama]
v. (
Stem: kùtama)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. palpitate (of heart) [SILCAWL Number: 0118]
Examples:
- kùtama
'palpitate'
[ekutama]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
kúyà [kuja]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. chimpanzee
Examples:
- kúyà
'chimpanzee'
[kuja]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èkwâ [ekʷa]
v. (
Stem: kwâ)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fall [SILCAWL Number: 1411]
2. fail [SILCAWL Number: 0298]
Examples:
- èkwâ
'fail'
[ekʷa]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìkwâ [ikʷa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: kwâ pl: màkwâ)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fall
màkwâ [makʷa]
n. ? (
Stem: kwâ)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. guilt
2. guilty (person) [SILCAWL Number: 0522]
Examples:
- màkwâ
'guilt'
[makʷa]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkwàla [ekʷala]
v. (
Stem: kwàla)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. scrape [SILCAWL Number: 1450]
Examples:
- èkwàla
'scrape'
[ekʷala]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ŋ̩̀kwála [ŋ̩kʷala]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kwála pl: mèkwála)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. machete, cutlass [SILCAWL Number: 0755]
Examples:
- ŋ̩̀kwála
'machete'
[ŋ̩kʷala]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkwála
'machetes'
[mekʷala]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èkwàna [ekʷana]
v. (
Stem: kwàna)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. resemble, look like [SILCAWL Number: 0426]
Examples:
- èkwàna
'resemble'
[ekʷana]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòkwányà [mokʷanʲa]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kwányà pl: mèkwányà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. hornbill [SILCAWL Number: 1050]
Examples:
- mòkwányà
'hornbill'
[mokʷanʲa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkwányà
'hornbills'
[mekʷanʲa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòkwányi [mokʷanʲi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: kwányi pl: mèkwányi)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. skinniness
kwɛ́di [kʷɛɗi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. mourning [SILCAWL Number: 0950]
Examples:
- kwɛ́di
'mourning'
[kʷɛɗi]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi kwɛdi na bosasa.
'He looks at the mourning courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi kʷɛɗi na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi kwɛdi e tɛi.
'He sees the mourning inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi kʷɛɗi tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ kwɛdi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the mourning courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ kʷɛɗi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ kwedi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the mourning inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ kʷeɗi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi kwɛdi aamɛ.
'He wants my mourning.'
[atokaⁿɗi kʷɛɗi aːmɛ]
3445[64]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka kwɛdi aamɛ.
'He will want my mourning.'
[amutoka kʷɛɗi aːmɛ]
4655[64]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- kwɛdi a Ndanda
'Ndanda's mourning'
[kʷɛɗi a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa kwɛdi
'the color of the mourning'
[m̩vela mʷa kʷɛɗi]
4445[63]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
kwɛ̀ɛ [kʷɛː]
adj. nom. Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. slow [SILCAWL Number: 1420]
2. slowly
Examples:
- kwɛ̀ɛ
'slow'
[kʷɛː]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation
èkwɛ̀lɛ [ekʷɛlɛ]
v. (
Stem: kwɛ̀lɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. cut down (a tree) [SILCAWL Number: 0713]
Examples:
- èkwɛ̀lɛ
'cut down'
[ekʷɛlɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
bílàalo [ɓilaːlo]
num. card. (
Stem: làalo)
Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. three [SILCAWL Number: 1592]
Examples:
- bílàalo
'three'
[ɓilaːlo]
5[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C8
mòlábè [molaɓe]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: lábè pl: mèlábè)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. branch [SILCAWL Number: 1178]
Examples:
- mòlábè
'branch'
[molaɓe]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèlábè
'branches'
[melaɓe]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìlálè [ilale]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: lálè pl: màlálè)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. rock, stone [SILCAWL Number: 1271]
2. stone (small) [SILCAWL Number: 1272]
3. gravel [SILCAWL Number: 1273]
4. grinding stone [SILCAWL Number: 0615]
5. lower grinding stone [SILCAWL Number: 0617]
Examples:
- ìlálè
'rock'
[ilale]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màlálè
'rocks'
[malale]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ilale na bosasa.
'He looks at the rock courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ilale na ɓosasa]
4456[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ilale e tɛi.
'He sees the rock inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ilale tɛi]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ilale na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the rock courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ilale na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ilale e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the rock inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ilale tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ilale dyamɛ.
'He wants my rock.'
[atokaⁿɗi ilale ɗʲamɛ]
45563[43]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ilale dyamɛ.
'He will want my rock.'
[amutoka ilale ɗʲamɛ]
46553[43]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ilale dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's rock'
[ilale ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ilale
'the color of the rock'
[m̩vela mʷa ilale]
44452[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èlámbɛ̀ [elaⁿɓɛ]
v. (
Stem: lámbɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. set (trap) [SILCAWL Number: 0792]
Examples:
- èlámbɛ̀
'set (trap)'
[elaⁿɓɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
lámbì [laⁿɓi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. lamp [SILCAWL Number: 0698]
2. light [SILCAWL Number: 1347]
Examples:
- lámbì
'lamp'
[laⁿɓi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòlámbì [molaⁿɓi]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: lámbì pl: wàlámbì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. trapper (Gloss: set.trap-AGNOM)
vìlámbò [vilaⁿɓo]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: lámbò pl: lìlámbò)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. trap [SILCAWL Number: 0791]
Examples:
- vìlámbò
'trap'
[vilaⁿɓo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lìlámbò
'traps'
[lilaⁿɓo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi vilambo na bosasa.
'He looks at the trap courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi vilambo na ɓosasa]
44663[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi vilambo e tɛi.
'He sees the trap inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi vilambo tɛi]
45563[53]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ vilambo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the trap courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ vilambo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[54]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ vilambo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the trap inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ vilambo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[43]4B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi vilambo vamɛ.
'He wants my trap.'
[atokaⁿɗi vilambo vamɛ]
45563[53]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka vilambo vamɛ.
'He will want my trap.'
[amutoka vilambo vamɛ]
46553[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- vilambo va Ndanda
'Ndanda's trap'
[vilambo va ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa vilambo
'the color of the trap'
[m̩vela mʷa vilambo]
44453[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èláŋga [elaⁿga]
v. (
Stem: láŋga)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. count [SILCAWL Number: 1631]
Examples:
- èláŋga
'count'
[elaⁿga]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòlào [molao]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: lào pl: mèlào)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. danger [SILCAWL Number: 0324]
Examples:
- mòlào
'danger'
[molao]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèlào
'dangers'
[melao]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (other pl)
èlàpa [elapa]
v. (
Stem: làpa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. speak [SILCAWL Number: 0435]
Examples:
- èlàpa
'speak'
[elapa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòlàpo [molapo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: làpo pl: mèlàpo)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. language [SILCAWL Number: 0430]
Examples:
- mòlàpo
'language'
[molapo]
4[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèlàpo
'languages'
[melapo]
4[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Atokandi molapo mwamɛ
'He wants my language.'
[atokaⁿɗi molapo mʷamɛ]
55564[43]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka molapo mwamɛ
'He will want my language'
[amutoka molapo mʷamɛ]
46553[33]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
ìlàto [ilato]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: làto pl: màlàto)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. knuckle [SILCAWL Number: 0061]
Examples:
- ìlàto
'knuckle'
[ilato]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màlàto
'knuckles'
[malato]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èlèma [elema]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: lèma pl: bèlèma)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. stupid person [SILCAWL Number: 0202]
Examples:
- èlèma
'stupid person'
[elema]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèlèma
'stupid people'
[ɓelema]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòlémà [molema]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: lémà pl: mèlémà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. heart [SILCAWL Number: 0082]
Examples:
- mòlémà
'heart'
[molema]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèlémà
'hearts'
[melema]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi molema na bosasa.
'He looks at the heart courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi molema na ɓosasa]
44663[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi molema e tɛi.
'He sees the heart inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi molema tɛi]
46664[53]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ molema na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the heart courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ molema na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44654[53]22225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ molema e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the heart inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ molema e tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46654[53]45B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi molema mwamɛ.
'He wants my heart.'
[atokaⁿɗi molema mʷamɛ]
45564[53]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka molema mwamɛ.
'He will want my heart.'
[amutoka molema mʷamɛ]
46554[53]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- molema mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's heart'
[molema mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa molema
'the color of the heart'
[m̩vela mʷa molema]
44453[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èlèmbá [eleⁿɓa]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: lèmbá pl: bèlèmbá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. totem
Examples:
- èlèmbá
'totem'
[eleⁿɓa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèlèmbá
'totems'
[ɓeleⁿɓa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èlènciyɛ [eleⁿdʒije]
v. (
Stem: lènciyɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. forget [SILCAWL Number: 0266]
Examples:
- èlènciyɛ
'forget'
[eleⁿdʒije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èlèŋga [eleⁿga]
v. (
Stem: lèŋga)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. wander [SILCAWL Number: 0845]
Examples:
- èlèŋga
'wander'
[eleⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ǹ̩lésì [n̩lesi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: lésì pl: mèlésì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. rice [SILCAWL Number: 1236]
Examples:
- ǹ̩lésì
'rice'
[n̩lesi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèlésì
'rices'
[melesi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èlévà [eleva]
v. (
Stem: lévà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. advise [SILCAWL Number: 0450]
Examples:
- èlévà
'advise'
[eleva]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èléviyɛ̀ [elevijɛ]
v. (
Stem: léviyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. show [SILCAWL Number: 0264]
2. lead, guide [SILCAWL Number: 0502]
3. steer, drive [SILCAWL Number: 1437]
Examples:
- èléviyɛ̀
'show'
[elevijɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èléviyɛ màyòŋgá [elevijɛ majoⁿga]
v. (
Stem: léviyɛ màyòŋgá)
Tone: [654223]
1. bare teeth (Gloss: show Pl(C6)-teeth)
[SILCAWL Number: 1038]
Examples:
- èléviyɛ màyòŋgá
'bare teeth'
[elevijɛ majoⁿga]
4[654223]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èléviyɛ sèyá [elevije seja]
v. (
Stem: léviyɛ sèyá)
Tone: [65423]
1. steer, drive (Gloss: show road)
[SILCAWL Number: 1437]
Examples:
- èléviyɛ sèyá
'steer'
[elevije seja]
4[65423]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòlévíyì [moleviː]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: lévíyì pl: wàlévíyì)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. guide (Gloss: show-AGNOM)
[SILCAWL Number: 0389]
Examples:
- mòlévíyì
'guide'
[moleviː]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàlévíyì
'guides'
[waleviː]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
màlɛ̂ [malɛ]
n. ? (
Stem: lɛ̂)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. blessing [SILCAWL Number: 0913]
Examples:
- màlɛ̂
'blessing'
[malɛ]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòlɛ̀lí [molɛli]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: lɛ̀lí pl: mèlɛ̀lí)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. sweetness, sugariness, taste of sugar
Examples:
- mòlɛ̀lí
'sweetness'
[molɛli]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèlɛ̀lí
'sweetnesses'
[melɛli]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èlɛ̀mbú [elɛⁿɓu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: lɛ̀mbú pl: bèlɛ̀mbú)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. softness
Examples:
- èlɛ̀mbú
'softness'
[elɛⁿɓu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèlɛ̀mbú
'softnesses'
[ɓelɛⁿɓu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èlɛ́mì [elɛmi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: lɛ́mì pl: bèlɛ́mì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. tongue [SILCAWL Number: 0017]
Examples:
- èlɛ́mì
'tongue'
[elɛmi]
3[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèlɛ́mì
'tongues'
[ɓelɛmi]
3[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi elɛmi na bosasa.
'He looks at the tongue courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi elɛmi na ɓosasa]
44663[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi elɛmi e tɛi.
'He sees the tongue inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi lɛmi tɛi]
4666[53]6a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ elɛmi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the tongue courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ lɛmi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4565[43]222B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ elɛmi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the tongue inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ lɛmi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[42]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi elɛmi eamɛ.
'He wants my tongue.'
[atokaⁿɗi lɛmaːmɛ]
4666[53]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka elɛmi eamɛ.
'He will want my tongue.'
[amutoka lɛmi amɛ]
4655[42]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- elɛmi a Ndanda
'Ndanda's tongue'
[elɛma ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[54]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa elɛmi
'the color of the tongue'
[m̩vela mʷa lɛmi]
3335[5a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
lɛ́mɔ [lɛmɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
2. a particular variety of eel, larger than the one called "sea catfish" [SILCAWL Number: 1086]
Examples:
- lɛ́mɔ
'eel'
[lɛmɔ]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi lɛmɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the eel courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi lɛmɔ na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi lɛmɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the eel inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi lɛmɔ tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ lɛmɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the eel courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ lɛmɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ lɛmɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the eel inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ lɛmɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi lɛmɔ aamɛ.
'He wants my eel.'
[atokaⁿɗi lɛmɔ aːmɛ]
3445[64]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka lɛmɔ aamɛ.
'He will want my eel.'
[amutoka lɛmɔ aːmɛ]
4655[64]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- lɛmɔ a Ndanda
'Ndanda's eel'
[lɛmɔ a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa lɛmɔ
'the color of the eel'
[m̩vela mʷa lɛmɔ]
4445[63]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èlɛ̀ŋgɛ́ [elɛⁿgɛ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: lɛ̀ŋgɛ́ pl: bèlɛ̀ŋgɛ́)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. stupid person [SILCAWL Number: 0202]
2. stupid (person)
3. confused (person) [SILCAWL Number: 0261]
4. restless, unsettled (person) [SILCAWL Number: 0316]
Examples:
- èlɛ̀ŋgɛ́
'stupid person'
[elɛⁿgɛ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
- bèlɛ̀ŋgɛ́
'stupid people'
[ɓelɛⁿgɛ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation - C8
èlɛ̀vɛ [elɛvɛ]
v. (
Stem: lɛ̀vɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. refuse [SILCAWL Number: 0837]
Examples:
- èlɛ̀vɛ
'refuse'
[elɛvɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
lì [li]
n. 19/13 pl Tone: [2]
1. Pl(C13)
lì [li]
v. Tone: [2]
1. we [SILCAWL Number: 1651]
Examples:
- lì
'we'
[li]
[2]
Frame Type: Isolation
èlíciyɛ̀ [elitʃijɛ]
v. (
Stem: líciyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. accompany [SILCAWL Number: 0415]
Examples:
- èlíciyɛ̀
'accompany'
[elitʃije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èlìgama [eligama]
v. (
Stem: lìgama)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. tremble [SILCAWL Number: 0122]
Examples:
- èlìgama
'tremble'
[eligama]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èlíkà [elika]
v. (
Stem: líkà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. drop [SILCAWL Number: 1429]
2. leave (something somewhere) [SILCAWL Number: 1470]
Examples:
- líkà
'drop'
[elika]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èlíkanà [elikana]
v. (
Stem: líkanà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. remain, stay [SILCAWL Number: 1403]
Examples:
- èlíkanà
'remain'
[elikana]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èlíkana nà kòbo [elikana na koɓo]
v. (
Stem: líkana nà kòbo)
Tone: [65433a]
1. inherit (Gloss: remain with inheritance)
[SILCAWL Number: 0841]
Examples:
- èlíkana nà kòbo
'inherit'
[elikana na koɓo]
4[65433a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èlímbe [eliⁿɓe]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: límbe pl: bèlímbe)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. balafon [SILCAWL Number: 0891]
Examples:
- èlímbe
'balafon'
[eliⁿɓe]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèlímbe
'balafons'
[ɓeliⁿɓe]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìlìna [ilina]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: lìna pl: màlìna)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. spirit
2. soul [SILCAWL Number: 0910]
3. fetish [SILCAWL Number: 0907]
Examples:
- ìlìna
'spirit'
[ilina]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màlìna
'spirits'
[malina]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Atokandi ilina dyamɛ
'He wants my spirit.'
[atokaⁿɗi ilina ɗʲamɛ]
45564[33]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ilina dyamɛ
'He will want my spirit.'
[amutoka ilina ɗʲamɛ]
46554[33]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
ìlìŋgwa [iliⁿgʷa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: lìŋgwa pl: màlìŋgwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. anger
Examples:
- ìlìŋgwa
'anger'
[iliⁿgʷa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màlìŋgwa
'angers'
[maliⁿgʷa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
lìŋgwéèní [liⁿgʷeːni]
ptcp. Tone: [4534] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. angry [SILCAWL Number: 0279]
Examples:
- lìŋgwéèní
'angry'
[liⁿgʷeːni]
[4534]
Frame Type: Isolation
èlíyà [elija]
v. (
Stem: líyà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sow, plant [SILCAWL Number: 0748]
Examples:
- èlíyà
'sow'
[elija]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- Aliyandi.
'He sows.'
[alijaⁿɗi]
3[54]3
Frame Type: 1. He _____.
- Aliyancɛ
'If he sows'
[alijaⁿdʒɛ]
3[65]a
Frame Type: 2. If he _____
- Amuliya eima eamɛ.
'He will sow my thing.'
[amulijaimaːmɛ]
46[54]3535a
Frame Type: 3. He will _____ my thing.
- Amuliya mocɛcɛ mwamɛ.
'He will sow my baby.'
[amulija motʃɛtʃɛ mʷamɛ]
46[54]3445a
Frame Type: 4. He will _____ my baby.
- Amuliya lɛmɔ aamɛ.
'He will sow my eel.'
[amulija lɛmɔ aːmɛ]
46[55]6522
Frame Type: 5. He will _____ my eel.
mòlíyì [moliː]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: líyì pl: wàlíyì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. planter, cultivator, farmer (Gloss: sow-AGNOM)
[SILCAWL Number: 0396]
Examples:
- mòlíyì
'planter'
[moliː]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi moliyi na bosasa.
'He looks at the planter courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi moliji na ɓosasa]
44563[52]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi moliyi e tɛi.
'He sees the planter inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi moliji tɛi]
45563[42]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ moliyi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the planter courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ moliji na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[52]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ moliyi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the planter inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ moliji tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[53]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi moliyi mwamɛ.
'He wants my planter.'
[atokaⁿɗi moliji mʷamɛ]
45563[52]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka moliyi mwamɛ.
'He will want my planter.'
[amutoka moliji mʷamɛ]
46553[52]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- moliyi mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's planter'
[moliji mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[52]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa moliyi
'the color of the planter'
[m̩vela mʷa moliji]
44453[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
bòlíyò [ɓolijo]
n. ? (
Stem: líyò)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. seed [SILCAWL Number: 1202]
Examples:
- bòlíyò
'seed'
[ɓolijo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòló [molo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ló pl: mèló)
Tone: [5] Root Tone Melody: H
1. head [SILCAWL Number: 0003]
Examples:
- mòló
'head'
[molo]
4[5]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèló
'heads'
[melo]
4[5]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi molo na bosasa.
'He looks at the head courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi molo na ɓosasa]
33662[5]332a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi molo e tɛi.
'He sees the head inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi molo tɛi]
3552[4]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ molo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the head courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔᵈʒɛ molo na ɓosasa, namoːkanʲɛⁿgɛ.]
3366[25]432J, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ molo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the head inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ molo tɛi, amoːkanʲɛⁿgɛ]
3652[4]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi molo mwamɛ.
'He wants my head.'
[atokaⁿɗi molo mʷamɛ]
35552[4]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amu toka molo mwamɛ.
'He will want my head.'
[amu toka molo mʷamɛ]
36552[4]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- molo mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's head'
[molo mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[5]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa molo
'the color of the head'
[m̩vela mʷa molo]
33352[3]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
loba [loɓa]
n. 19/13 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. the top [SILCAWL Number: 1387]
2. sky [SILCAWL Number: 1313]
3. north [SILCAWL Number: 1658]
Examples:
- lóbà
'sky'
[loɓa]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èlócì [elɔtʃi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: lócì pl: bèlócì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bail (for water in a boat)
Examples:
- èlócì
'bail'
[elɔtʃi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèlócì
'bails'
[ɓelotʃi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èlòci [elotʃi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: lòci pl: bèlòci)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. caterpillar [SILCAWL Number: 1137]
Examples:
- èlòci
'caterpillar'
[elotʃi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèlòci
'caterpillars'
[ɓelotʃi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
bòlóì [ɓoloi]
n. ? (
Stem: lóì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. orange [SILCAWL Number: 1211]
Examples:
- bòlóì
'orange'
[ɓoloi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èlókà [eloka]
v. (
Stem: lókà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bale out (a boat) [SILCAWL Number: 0854]
Examples:
- èlókà
'bale out'
[eloka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èlómà [eloma]
v. (
Stem: lómà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. send (someone to do something) [SILCAWL Number: 0500]
Examples:
- èlómà
'send (someone to do something)'
[eloma]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòlóma [moloma]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: lóma pl: mèlóma)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. errand
Examples:
- mòlóma
'errand'
[moloma]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèlóma
'errands'
[meloma]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èlómiyɛ̀ [elomijɛ]
v. (
Stem: lómiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. send (something through someone else) [SILCAWL Number: 0858]
2. throw [SILCAWL Number: 1430]
Examples:
- èlómiyɛ̀
'send'
[elomije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
lóndéèní [loⁿɗeːni]
ptcp. Tone: [6534] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. filled, full [SILCAWL Number: 0636]
Examples:
- lóndéèní
'filled'
[loⁿɗeːni]
[6534]
Frame Type: Isolation
èlóndiyɛ̀ [eloⁿɗije]
v. (
Stem: lóndiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fill [SILCAWL Number: 0635]
Examples:
- èlóndiyɛ̀
'fill'
[eloⁿɗije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
vìlóŋ [viloŋ]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: lóŋ pl: lìlóŋ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. hernia [SILCAWL Number: 0218]
Examples:
- vìlóŋ
'hernia'
[viloŋ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èlóŋgà [eloⁿga]
v. (
Stem: lóŋgà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. build [SILCAWL Number: 0685]
2. make (construction) [SILCAWL Number: 1458]
Examples:
- èlóŋgà
'build'
[eloⁿga]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
màlòŋga [maloⁿga]
n. ? (
Stem: lòŋga)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. grave [SILCAWL Number: 0955]
Examples:
- màlòŋga
'grave'
[maloⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòlòŋgá [moloⁿga]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: lòŋgá pl: mèlòŋgá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. bucket [SILCAWL Number: 0627]
Examples:
- mòlòŋgá
'bucket'
[moloⁿga]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèlòŋgá
'buckets'
[meloⁿga]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èlóvà [elova]
v. (
Stem: lóvà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bite [SILCAWL Number: 0141]
2. bite (snake) [SILCAWL Number: 1114]
Examples:
- èlóvà
'bite'
[elova]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èlówà [elowa]
v. (
Stem: lówà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. insult [SILCAWL Number: 0461]
Examples:
- èlówà
'insult'
[elowa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ilowi [iloɥi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: lówì pl: màlówì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. insult [SILCAWL Number: 0462]
Examples:
- ìlówì
'insult'
[iloɥi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màlówì
'insults'
[maloɥi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
dìlɔ̂ [ɗilɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: lɔ̂ pl: màlɔ̂ irreg. infl.: Irregular prefix allomorph)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. ear [SILCAWL Number: 0013]
Examples:
- dìlɔ̂
'ear'
[ɗilɔ]
3[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màlɔ̂
'ears'
[malɔ]
3[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi dilɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the ear courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɗilɔ na ɓosasa]
4466[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi dilɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the ear inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɗilɔ tɛi]
4466[35]6a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ dilɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the ear courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɗilɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4466[35]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ dilɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the ear inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɗilɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
465[35]6B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi dilɔ dyamɛ.
'He wants my ear.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɗilɔ ɗʲamɛ]
4666[35]6a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka dilɔ dyamɛ.
'He will want my ear.'
[amutoka ɗilɔ ɗʲamɛ]
4654[24]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- dilɔ dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's ear'
[ɗilɔ ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa dilɔ
'the color of the ear'
[m̩vela mʷa ɗilɔ]
3335[2p]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èlɔ̀lɔ [elɔlɔ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: lɔ̀lɔ pl: bèlɔ̀lɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. duck [SILCAWL Number: 0980]
Examples:
- èlɔ̀lɔ
'duck'
[elɔlɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèlɔ̀lɔ
'ducks'
[ɓelɔlɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi elɔlɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the duck courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi lɔlɔ na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi elɔlɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the duck inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi lɔlɔ tɛi]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ elɔlɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the duck courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ lɔlɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ elɔlɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the duck inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ lɔlɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi elɔlɔ eamɛ.
'He wants my duck.'
[atokaⁿɗi lɔlɔ amɛ]
4556[33]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka elɔlɔ eamɛ.
'He will want my duck.'
[amutoka lɔlɔ amɛ]
4655[33]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- elɔlɔ a Ndanda
'Ndanda's duck'
[elɔlɔ a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa elɔlɔ
'the color of the duck'
[m̩vela mʷa lɔlɔ]
4445[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
bèlɔ̀mbɛ [ɓelɔⁿɓɛ]
n. 7/8 pl (
Stem: lɔ̀mbɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. chat
Examples:
- belɔmbɛ
'chat'
[ɓelɔⁿɓɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èlɔ̀ndɛ [elɔⁿɗɛ]
v. (
Stem: lɔ̀ndɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. sew [SILCAWL Number: 0725]
Examples:
- èlɔ̀ndɛ
'sew'
[elɔⁿɗɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èlɔ́ŋgì [elɔⁿgi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: lɔ́ŋgì pl: bèlɔ́ŋgì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. choir
Examples:
- èlɔ́ŋgì
'choir'
[elɔⁿgi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèlɔ́ŋgì
'choirs'
[ɓelɔⁿgi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èlɔ́ŋgɔ̀ [elɔⁿgɔ]
v. (
Stem: lɔ́ŋgɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. blow into (a musical instrument), play [SILCAWL Number: 0896]
2. hiss [SILCAWL Number: 1116]
Examples:
- èlɔ́ŋgɔ̀
'blow'
[elɔⁿgɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èlɔ̀ŋgɔ [elɔⁿgɔ]
v. (
Stem: lɔ̀ŋgɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. look at, watch [SILCAWL Number: 0133]
Examples:
- èlɔ̀ŋgɔ
'look at'
[elɔⁿgɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- a lɔŋgɔndi ŋkɔlɛ mwamɛ
Sg(C1) look.at-PRES Sg(C3)-watch Sg(C3)-1Sg.POSS
'He looks at my watch.'
[a lɔⁿgɔⁿɗi n̩kɔlɛ mʷamɛ]
4[46]63535a
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- a lɔŋgɔncɛ ŋkɔlɛ mwamɛ
Sg(C1) look.at-COND Sg(C3)-watch Sg(C3)-1Sg.POSS
'If he looks at my watch'
[a lɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ n̩kɔlɛ mʷamɛ]
4[46]53434a
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- Amulɔŋgɔ eima eamɛ.
'He will look at my thing.'
[amulɔⁿgɔ eima eamɛ]
36[35]2424a
Frame Type: 3. He will _____ my thing.
- Amulɔŋgɔ mocɛcɛ mwamɛ.
'He will look at my baby.'
[amulɔⁿgɔ motʃɛtʃɛ mʷamɛ]
36[35]3445a
Frame Type: 4. He will _____ my baby.
- Amulɔŋgɔ lɛmɔ aamɛ.
'He will look at my eel.'
[a mulɔⁿgɔ lɛmɔ amɛ]
36[35]6512
Frame Type: 5. He will _____ my eel.
ìlɔ́ŋgɔ̀ [ilɔⁿgɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: lɔ́ŋgɔ̀ pl: màlɔ́ŋgɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. flower [SILCAWL Number: 1188]
Examples:
- ìlɔ́ŋgɔ̀
'flower'
[ilɔⁿgɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màlɔ́ŋgɔ̀
'flowers'
[malɔⁿgɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èlɔ́ŋgɔ vìgɔ̀í [elɔⁿgɔ vigɔi]
v. (
Stem: lɔ́ŋgɔ vìgɔ̀í)
Tone: [65223]
1. whistle (Gloss: blow.into Sg(C19)-whistle)
[SILCAWL Number: 0882]
Examples:
- èlɔ́ŋgɔ vìgɔ̀í
'whistle'
[elɔⁿgɔ vigɔi]
4[65223]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
lɔ̀ɔmbi [lɔːⁿɓi]
num. card. Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. eight [SILCAWL Number: 1597]
Examples:
- lɔ̀ɔmbi
'eight'
[lɔːmbi]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation - Unknown Class
èlû [elu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: lû pl: bèlû)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. night [SILCAWL Number: 1384]
Examples:
- elu
'night'
[elu]
3[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- belu
'nights'
[ɓelu]
3[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòlúbwɛ [moluɓʷɛ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: lúbwɛ pl: mèlúbwɛ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. eagle [SILCAWL Number: 1055]
Examples:
- mòlúbwɛ
'eagle'
[moluɓʷɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèlúbwɛ
'eagles'
[meluɓʷɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi molubwɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the eagle courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi moluɓʷɛ na ɓosasa]
44563[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi molubwɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the eagle inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi moluɓʷɛ tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ molubwɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the eagle courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ moluɓʷɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[44]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ molubwɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the eagle inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ moluɓʷɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi molubwɛ mwamɛ.
'He wants my eagle.'
[atokaⁿɗi moluɓʷɛ mʷamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka molubwɛ mwamɛ.
'He will want my eagle.'
[amutoka moluɓʷɛ mʷamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- molubwɛ mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's eagle'
[moluɓʷɛ mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa molubwɛ
'the color of the eagle'
[m̩vela mʷa moluɓʷɛ]
44452[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìlúkù [iluku]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: lúkù pl: màlúkù)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sister [SILCAWL Number: 0347]
Examples:
- ìlúkù
'sister'
[iluku]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màlúkù
'sisters'
[maluku]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
lúkwɛɛ̀ [lukʷɛ]
adj. infl. (
pl: walukwɛ)
Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. in-law (Gloss: in-law)
èlúmà [eluma]
v. (
Stem: lúmà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sting [SILCAWL Number: 1149]
2. prick, stab
3. bite [SILCAWL Number: 1114]
Examples:
- èlúmà
'sting'
[eluma]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòlúma [moluma]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: lúma pl: mèlúma)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. fork
Examples:
- mòlúma
'fork'
[moluma]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèlúma
'forks'
[meluma]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èlúma ìtúmà [eluma ituma]
v. (
Stem: lúma ìtúmà)
Tone: [6524a]
1. stab (Gloss: prick Sg(C5)-knife)
[SILCAWL Number: 0510]
Examples:
- èlúma ìtúmà
'stab'
[eluma ituma]
4[6524a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- èlúma màtúmà
'stab (with knives)'
[eluma matuma]
4[6524a]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
èlùŋgu [eluⁿgu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: lùŋgu pl: bèlùŋgu)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. bedroom [SILCAWL Number: 0672]
Examples:
- èlùŋgu
'bedroom'
[eluⁿgu]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèlùŋgu
'bedrooms'
[ɓeluⁿgu]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mà [ma]
n. 5/6 pl Tone: [2]
1. Pl(C6)
màala [maːla]
n. ? Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. need
2. importance
3. usefulness
Examples:
- màala
'need'
[maːla]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
màmàáŋgɔ̀ [mamaːⁿgɔ]
n. 5/6 pl (
Stem: màáŋgɔ̀)
Tone: [35a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. pity [SILCAWL Number: 0275]
2. sad (person) [SILCAWL Number: 0271]
Examples:
- màmàáŋgɔ̀
'pity'
[mamaːⁿgɔ]
4[35a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
màbô dìbùuwá [maɓo ɗiɓuːwa]
num. card. Tone: [45223]
1. ninety (Gloss: Pl(C6)-ten nine)
[SILCAWL Number: 1618]
Examples:
- màbô dìbùuwá
'ninety'
[maɓo ɗiɓuːwa]
[45223]
Frame Type: Isolation - C6
mábô ɛ̀mbwɛ́ɛ̀dí [maɓo ɛⁿɓʷɛːɗi]
num. card. Tone: [453422]
1. seventy (Gloss: Pl(C6)-ten seven)
[SILCAWL Number: 1616]
Examples:
- mábô ɛ̀mbwɛ́ɛ̀dí
'seventy'
[maɓo ɛⁿɓʷɛːɗi]
[453422]
Frame Type: Isolation
mábô lɔ̀ɔmbi [maɓo lːɔⁿɓi]
num. card. Tone: [4533a]
1. eighty (Gloss: Pl(C6)-ten eight)
[SILCAWL Number: 1617]
Examples:
- mábô lɔ̀ɔmbi
'eighty'
[maɓo lːɔⁿɓi]
[4533a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C6
màbô mábàá [maɓo maɓaː]
num. card. Tone: [4k423]
1. twenty (Gloss: Pl(C5)-ten Pl(C5)-two)
[SILCAWL Number: 1609]
Examples:
- màbô mábàá
'twenty'
[maɓo maɓaː]
[4k423]
Frame Type: Isolation - C6
màbô mábàá nà bíbàá [maɓo maɓaː na ɓiɓaː]
num. card. Tone: [4l5342312]
1. twenty-two (Gloss: Pl(C6)-ten Pl(C6)-two and Pl(C8)-two)
[SILCAWL Number: 1611]
Examples:
- màbô mábàá nà bíbàá
'twenty-two'
[maɓo maɓaː na ɓiɓaː]
[4l5342312]
Frame Type: Isolation - C6
màbô mábàá nà èvɔ́ɔkɔ [maɓo maɓaː na evɔːkɔ]
num. card. Tone: [4l53422322]
1. twenty-one (Gloss: Pl(C6)-ten Pl(C6)-two and Sg(C7)-one)
[SILCAWL Number: 1610]
Examples:
- màbô mábàá nà èvɔ́ɔkɔ
'twenty-one'
[maɓo maɓaː na evɔːkɔ]
[4l53422322]
Frame Type: Isolation - C6
màbô málàalo [maɓo malaːlo]
num. card. Tone: [4l533a]
1. thirty (Gloss: Pl(C6)-ten Pl(C6)-three)
[SILCAWL Number: 1612]
Examples:
- màbô málàalo
'thirty'
[maɓo malaːlo]
[4l533a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C6
màbô mánàayí [maɓo manaːi]
num. card. Tone: [4l5223]
1. forty (Gloss: Sg(C6)-ten Sg(C6)-four)
[SILCAWL Number: 1613]
Examples:
- màbô mánàayí
'forty'
[maɓo manaːi]
[4l5223]
Frame Type: Isolation - C6
màbô mátàanu [maɓo mataːnu]
num. card. Tone: [4l533a]
1. fifty (Gloss: Pl(C6)-ten Pl(C6)-five)
[SILCAWL Number: 1614]
Examples:
- màbô mátàanu
'fifty'
[maɓo mataːnu]
[4l533a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C6
màbô mùtóoba [maɓo mutoːɓa]
num. card. Tone: [4l4543]
1. sixty (Gloss: Pl(C6)-ten six)
[SILCAWL Number: 1615]
Examples:
- màbô mùtóoba
'sixty'
[maɓo mutoːɓa]
[4l4543]
Frame Type: Isolation - C6
màcìyá má mwàdó [matʃija ma mʷaɗo]
n. 5/6 pl Tone: [324523]
1. menstrual period (Gloss: Pl(C56)-blood Pl(C6)-AM Sg(C3)-woman)
[SILCAWL Number: 0240]
Examples:
- màcìyá má mwàdó
'menstrual period'
[matʃija ma mʷaɗo]
[324523]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- màcìyá má wàdó
'menstrual period(s)'
[matʃija ma waɗo]
[324523]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
màdyòka má ìbàtuwɛ [maɗʲoka ma iɓatuwɛ]
n. 5/6 pl Tone: [4335222a]
1. naming ceremony, baptism ceremony (Gloss: Pl(C6)-ceremony Pl(C6)-AM Sg(C5)-baptism)
[SILCAWL Number: 0934]
Examples:
- màdyòka má ìbàtuwɛ
'naming ceremony'
[maɗʲoka ma iɓatuwɛ]
[4335222a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- madyoka ma mabatuwe
'naming ceremonies'
[maɗʲoka ma maɓatuwe]
[5546433a]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
èmákà [emaka]
v. (
Stem: mákà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. draw (picture) [SILCAWL Number: 0897]
Examples:
- èmákà
'draw'
[emaka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- Amakandi.
'He draws.'
[amakaⁿɗi]
3[54]3
Frame Type: 1. He _____.
- Amakancɛ
'If he draws'
[amakaⁿdʒɛ]
3[55]a
Frame Type: 2. If he _____
- Amumaka eima eamɛ.
'He will draw my thing.'
[amumakaimaːmɛ]
46[55]3535a
Frame Type: 3. He will _____ my thing.
- Amumaka mocɛcɛ mwamɛ.
'He will draw my baby.'
[amumaka motʃɛtʃɛ mʷamɛ]
46[55]34453
Frame Type: 4. He will _____ my baby.
- Amumaka lɛmɔ aamɛ.
'He will draw my eel.'
[amumaka lɛmɔ amɛ]
46[55]6523
Frame Type: 5. He will _____ my eel.
máketì [maketi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. market [SILCAWL Number: 0535]
Examples:
- máketì
'market'
[maketi]
[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
màlálè mátìikî [malale matiːkiː]
n. 5/6 pl (
pl: màlálè mátìikî)
Tone: [46452i]
1. gravel (Gloss: Sg(C6)-stone Sg(C6)-little)
[SILCAWL Number: 1273]
Examples:
- màlálè mátìikî
'gravel'
[malale matiːki]
[46452i]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
málìmálì [malimali]
n. 9/10 Tone: [534a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. lightning [SILCAWL Number: 1334]
Examples:
- málìmálì
'lightning'
[malimali]
[534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èmámaniyɛ̀ [emamanije]
v. (
Stem: mámaniyɛ̀)
Tone: [555a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. startle, surprise [SILCAWL Number: 0278]
Examples:
- èmámaniyɛ̀
'surprise'
[emamanije]
4[555a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èmánda [emaⁿɗa]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: mánda pl: bèmánda)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. noon [SILCAWL Number: 1379]
Examples:
- èmánda
'noon'
[emaⁿɗa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèmánda
'noons'
[ɓemaⁿɗa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
máni [mani]
n. ? Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. crossroads [SILCAWL Number: 0849]
Examples:
- máni
'crossroads'
[mani]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
màŋa [maŋa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. smell, odor [SILCAWL Number: 1568]
Examples:
- màŋa
'smell'
[maŋa]
[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
máŋgà [maⁿga]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. beach [SILCAWL Number: 1300]
Examples:
- máŋgà
'beach'
[maⁿga]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
màtùka má kwɛ́di [matuka ma kʷɛɗi]
n. 5/6 pl Tone: [322453]
1. funeral (Gloss: Pl(C6)-washing Pl(C6)-AM mourning)
[SILCAWL Number: 0949]
Examples:
- màtùka má kwɛ́di
'funeral'
[matuka ma kʷɛɗi]
[322453]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
màvyátà má míyɔ̀ [mavʲata ma mijɔ]
n. 5/6 pl Tone: [35245a]
1. blink (Gloss: Pl(C6)-pressing Pl(C6)-AM Pl(C6)-eye)
Examples:
- màvyátà má míyɔ̀
'blink'
[mavʲata ma mijɔ]
[35245a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
máꜜŋgálakadì [maⁿgalakaɗi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5444a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. blight [SILCAWL Number: 1253]
2. rust [SILCAWL Number: 1283]
Examples:
- máꜜŋgálakadì
'blight'
[maⁿgalakaɗi]
[5444a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbà [ⁿɓa]
prep. Tone: [p] Root Tone Melody: L
1. without
mbàánì [ⁿɓaːni]
n. 9/10 Tone: [45a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. co-wife [SILCAWL Number: 0364]
2. co-husband
Examples:
- mbàánì
'co-wife'
[ⁿɓaːni]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbàdí [ⁿɓaɗi]
n. 9/6 (
pl: màmbàdí)
Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. house [SILCAWL Number: 0662]
2. hut [SILCAWL Number: 0663]
3. pen [SILCAWL Number: 0770]
Examples:
- mbàdí
'house'
[ⁿɓaɗi]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màmbàdí
'houses'
[maᵐɓaɗi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mbadi na bosasa.
'He looks at the house courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿɓaɗi na ɓosasa]
4466[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mbadi e tɛi.
'He sees the house inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿɓaɗi tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mbadi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the house courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓaɗi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mbadi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the house inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓaɗi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mbadi aamɛ.
'He wants my house.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿɓaɗaːmɛ]
4556[34]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mbadi aamɛ.
'He will want my house.'
[amutoka ⁿɓaɗaːmɛ]
4655[34]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mbadi a Ndanda
'Ndanda's house'
[ⁿɓaɗi a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[35]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mbadi
'the color of the house'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿɓaɗi]
4445[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mbàdí à ìtùka [ⁿɓaɗi a tuka]
n. 9/6 (
pl: màmbàdí má ìtùka)
Tone: [3543a]
1. bathing place (Gloss: house AM bath)
[SILCAWL Number: 0680]
Examples:
- mbàdí à ìtùka
'bathing place'
[ⁿɓaɗi a tuka]
[3543a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màmbàdí má ìtùka
'bathing places'
[maⁿɓaɗi ma tuka]
[43563a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mbàdí à nyɛ̀lɛlɛ [ⁿɓaɗa nʲɛlɛlɛ]
n. 9/6 (
pl: màmbàdí má nyɛ̀lɛlɛ)
Tone: [4643a]
1. termite hill (Gloss: house AM termite)
[SILCAWL Number: 1153]
Examples:
- mbàdí à nyɛ̀lɛlɛ
'termite hill'
[ⁿɓaɗa nʲɛlɛlɛ]
[4643a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màmbàdí má nyɛ̀lɛlɛ
'termite hills'
[maⁿɓaɗi ma nʲɛlɛlɛ]
[435643a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mbàdí à tàba [ⁿɓaɗi a taɓa]
n. 9/6 (
pl: màmbàdí má tàba)
Tone: [4533a]
1. sheep pen (Gloss: house AM sheep)
[SILCAWL Number: 0770]
Examples:
- mbàdí à tàba
'sheep pen'
[ⁿɓaɗi a taɓa]
[4533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbàdí à wàtò [ⁿɓaɗa wato]
n. 9/6 (
pl: màmbàdí má wàtò)
Tone: [4533a]
1. clan (Gloss: house AM Pl(C2)-person)
[SILCAWL Number: 0378]
Examples:
- mbàdí à wàtò
'clan'
[ⁿɓaɗa wato]
[4533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màmbàdí má wàtò
'clans'
[maⁿɓaɗi ma wato]
[43563a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mbámba [ⁿɓaⁿɓa]
n. 1a/2 (
pl: wàmbámba)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. grandparent [SILCAWL Number: 0343]
2. grandchild [SILCAWL Number: 0357]
Examples:
- mbámba
'grandparent'
[ⁿɓaⁿɓa]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàmbámba
'grandparents'
[waⁿɓaⁿɓa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
wàmbámba [waⁿɓaⁿɓa]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: mbámba)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. ancestors [SILCAWL Number: 0342]
Examples:
- wàmbámba
'ancestors'
[waⁿɓaⁿɓa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mbándà [ⁿɓaⁿɗa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. camp, encampment [SILCAWL Number: 0534]
Examples:
- mbándà
'encampment'
[ⁿɓaⁿɗa]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbàŋgalá [ⁿɓaⁿgala]
n. 9/10 Tone: [324] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. a variety of small clam that buries itself in the sand [SILCAWL Number: 1093]
Examples:
- mbàŋgalá
'clam'
[ⁿɓaⁿgala]
[324]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbàŋmbàŋ [ⁿɓaŋⁿɓaŋ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. sourness
Examples:
- mbàŋmbàŋ
'sourness'
[ⁿɓaŋⁿɓaŋ]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ìmbàsa [iⁿɓasa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: mbàsa pl: màmbàsa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. side (of body) [SILCAWL Number: 0035]
2. rib [SILCAWL Number: 0080]
Examples:
- ìmbàsa
'side'
[iⁿɓasa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màmbàsa
'sides'
[maᵐɓasa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mbása [ⁿɓasa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. variety of percussion instrument made of bamboo
Examples:
- mbása
'bamboo percussion instrument'
[ⁿɓasa]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mbàsa [ⁿɓasa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. comb [SILCAWL Number: 0567]
2. bamboo [SILCAWL Number: 1174]
Examples:
- mbàsa
'comb'
[ⁿɓasa]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Atokandi mbasa aamɛ.
'He wants my comb.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿɓasaːmɛ]
4556[22]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mbasa aamɛ.
'He will want my comb.'
[amutoka ⁿɓasaːmɛ]
3654[22]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
mbàsi [ⁿɓasi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. corn [SILCAWL Number: 1232]
2. corncob [SILCAWL Number: 1200]
Examples:
- mbàsi
'corn'
[ⁿɓasi]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mbasi na bosasa.
'He looks at the corn courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿɓasi na ɓosasa]
4456[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mbasi e tɛi.
'He sees the corn inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿɓasi tɛi]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mbasi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the corn courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓasi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mbasi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the corn inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓasi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mbasi aamɛ.
'He wants my corn.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿɓasi aːmɛ]
4556[32]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mbasi aamɛ.
'He will want my corn.'
[amutoka ⁿɓasi aːmɛ]
4655[32]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mbasi a Ndanda
'Ndanda's corn'
[ⁿɓasi a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[32]223
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mbasi
'the color of the corn'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿɓasi]
4445[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mbà bèdáadi [ⁿɓa ɓeɗaːɗi]
prep. Tone: [44554]
1. naked (Gloss: without Pl(C8)-clothing)
[SILCAWL Number: 0540]
Examples:
- mbà bèdáadi
'naked'
[ⁿɓa ɓeɗaːɗi]
[44554]
Frame Type: Isolation
mbà dììndana [ⁿɓa ɗijiⁿɗana]
prep. Tone: [4332a]
1. impatient (Gloss: without Sg(C5)-patience)
[SILCAWL Number: 0315]
Examples:
- mbà dììndana
'impatient'
[ⁿɓa ɗijiⁿɗana]
[4332a]
Frame Type: Isolation
mbà ndìba [ⁿɓa ⁿɗiɓa]
prep. Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. shallow (Gloss: without depth)
[SILCAWL Number: 1524]
Examples:
- mbà ndìba
'shallow'
[ⁿɓa ⁿɗiɓa]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation
mbà wèé [ⁿɓa weː]
prep. Tone: [334]
1. bald (Gloss: without hair)
[SILCAWL Number: 0190]
Examples:
- mbà wèé
'bald'
[ⁿɓa weː]
[334]
Frame Type: Isolation
mbéla [ⁿɓela]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. pit [SILCAWL Number: 1267]
Examples:
- mbéla
'pit'
[ⁿɓela]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbélikodò [ⁿɓelikoɗo]
n. 9/10 Tone: [554a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. falcon [SILCAWL Number: 1056]
Examples:
- mbélikodò
'falcon'
[ⁿɓelikoɗo]
[554a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbénda [ⁿɓeⁿɗa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. law [SILCAWL Number: 0520]
2. rules
3. prohibition
Examples:
- mbénda
'law'
[ⁿɓeⁿɗa]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbénda [ⁿɓeⁿɗa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. peanut, groundnut [SILCAWL Number: 1237]
Examples:
- mbénda
'peanut'
[ⁿɓeⁿɗa]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
m̩̀bénde [m̩ɓeⁿɗe]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mèmbénde)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. calf (of leg) [SILCAWL Number: 0068]
Examples:
- m̩bénde
'calf'
[m̩ɓeⁿɗe]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèmbénde
'calves'
[memɓeⁿɗe]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbèŋgá [ⁿɓeⁿga]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. dove [SILCAWL Number: 1043]
Examples:
- mbèŋgá
'dove'
[ⁿɓeⁿga]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbèyá [ⁿɓeja]
n. 9/6 (
pl: màmbèyá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. (metal) cooking pot [SILCAWL Number: 0610]
2. pot [SILCAWL Number: 0611]
Examples:
- mbèyá
'cooking pot'
[ⁿɓeja]
[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màmbèyá
'cooking pots'
[maⁿɓeja]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mbeya na bosasa.
'He looks at the cooking pot courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿɓeja na ɓosasa]
4466[35]432a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mbeya e tɛi.
'He sees the cooking pot inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿɓeja tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mbeya na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the cooking pot courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓeja na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[35]432225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mbeya e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the cooking pot inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓeja tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mbeya aamɛ.
'He wants my cooking pot.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿɓejaːmɛ]
4556[34]3a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mbeya aamɛ.
'He will want my cooking pot.'
[amutoka ⁿɓejaːmɛ]
46553[4]3a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mbeya a Ndanda
'Ndanda's cooking pot'
[ⁿɓeja a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[34]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mbeya
'the color of the cooking pot'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿɓeja]
4445[33]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mbɛ̀mbɔ̀ [ⁿɓɛⁿɓɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. habit, custom
mbɛ̀mbɔ̀ à ètómba [ⁿɓɛⁿɓɔ a toⁿɓa]
n. 9/10 (
pl: mbɛ̀mbɔ̀ nyá ètómba)
Tone: [433354]
1. tradition (Gloss: habit AM Sg(C7)-country)
[SILCAWL Number: 0932]
Examples:
- mbɛ̀mbɔ̀ à ètómba
'tradition'
[ⁿɓɛⁿɓɔ a toⁿɓa]
[43343]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mbɛ̀mbɔ̀ nyá ètómba
'traditions'
[ⁿɓɛⁿɓɔ nʲaː toⁿɓa]
[435343]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
m̩̀mbɛ́ni [m̩ɓɛni]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: mbɛ́ni pl: mèmbɛ́ni)
Tone: [454] Root Tone Melody: H
1. cane, walking stick [SILCAWL Number: 0560]
Examples:
- m̩̀mbɛ́ni
'cane'
[m̩ɓɛni]
[454]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèmbɛ́ni
'canes'
[meⁿɓɛni]
[454]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi m̩mbɛni na bosasa.
'He looks at the cane courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi m̩ɓɛni na ɓosasa]
44663[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi m̩mbɛni e tɛi.
'He sees the cane inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi m̩ɓɛni tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ m̩mbɛni na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the cane courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ m̩ɓɛni na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[44]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ m̩mbɛni e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the cane inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ m̩ɓɛni tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi m̩mbɛni mwamɛ.
'He wants my cane.'
[atokaⁿɗi m̩ɓɛni mwamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka m̩mbɛni mwamɛ.
'He will want my cane.'
[amutoka m̩ɓɛni mwamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- m̩mbɛni mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's cane'
[m̩ɓɛni mwa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa m̩mbɛni
'the color of the cane'
[m̩vela mʷa m̩ɓɛni]
44452[32]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
m̩̀mbíkò [m̩ɓiko]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: mbíkò pl: mèmbíkò)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fireplace [SILCAWL Number: 1309]
Examples:
- m̩̀mbíkò
'fireplace'
[m̩ɓiko]
3[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèmbíkò
'fireplaces'
[meⁿɓiko]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi m̩mbiko na bosasa.
'He looks at the fireplace courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi m̩ɓiko na ɓosasa]
44563[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi m̩mbiko e tɛi.
'He sees the fireplace inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi m̩ɓiko tɛi]
45563[53]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ m̩mbiko na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the fireplace courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ m̩ɓiko na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ m̩mbiko e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the fireplace inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ m̩ɓiko tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[53]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi m̩mbiko mwamɛ.
'He wants my fireplace.'
[atokaⁿɗi m̩ɓiko mʷamɛ]
45563[53]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka m̩mbiko mwamɛ.
'He will want my fireplace.'
[amutoka m̩ɓiko mʷamɛ]
46553[53]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- m̩mbiko mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's fireplace'
[m̩ɓiko mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa m̩mbiko
'the color of the fireplace'
[m̩vela mʷa m̩ɓiko]
44452[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
m̩̀mbíla [m̩ɓila]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: mbíla pl: mèmbíla)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. speed [SILCAWL Number: 1418]
Examples:
- m̩̀mbíla
'speed'
[m̩ɓila]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèmbíla
'speeds'
[meⁿɓila]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mbìlísì [m̩ɓilisi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [45a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. west wind (from the sea toward the coast)
Examples:
- mbìlísì
'west wind'
[m̩ɓilisi]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbìŋgo [ⁿɓiⁿgo]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. beam, rafter [SILCAWL Number: 0669]
Examples:
- mbìŋgo
'beam'
[ⁿɓiⁿgo]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mbiŋgo na bosasa.
'He looks at the beam courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿɓiⁿgo na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mbiŋgo e tɛi.
'He sees the beam inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿɓiⁿgo tɛi]
4556[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mbiŋgo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the beam courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓiⁿgo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mbiŋgo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the beam inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓiⁿgo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[33]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mbiŋgo aamɛ.
'He wants my beam.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿɓiⁿgo aːmɛ]
4556[22]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mbiŋgo aamɛ.
'He will want my beam.'
[amutoka ⁿɓiⁿgo aːmɛ]
4655[22]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mbiŋgo a Ndanda
'Ndanda's beam'
[ⁿɓiⁿgo a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[32]222
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mbiŋgo
'the color of the beam'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿɓiⁿgo]
4445[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mbíyà [ⁿɓija]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. palm nut [SILCAWL Number: 1240]
Examples:
- mbíyà
'palm nut'
[ⁿɓija]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbìyo [ⁿɓijo]
n. 9/10 Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. belch, burp
Examples:
- mbìyo
'belch'
[ⁿɓijo]
[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbói [ⁿɓoi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. friend [SILCAWL Number: 0380]
2. acquaintance [SILCAWL Number: 0382]
Examples:
- mbói
'friend'
[ⁿɓoi]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbókà [ⁿɓoka]
n. 9/6 (
pl: màmbókà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. village [SILCAWL Number: 0533]
2. bush country [SILCAWL Number: 1260]
Examples:
- mbókà
'village'
[ⁿɓoka]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màmbókà
'villages'
[maⁿɓoka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mboka na bosasa.
'He looks at the village courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿɓoka na ɓosasa]
3355[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔndi mboka e tɛi.
'He sees the village inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿɓoka tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mboka na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the village courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓoka na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mboka e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the village inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓoka tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mboka amɛ.
'He wants my village.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿɓoka amɛ]
4555[62]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mboka amɛ.
'He will want my village.'
[amutoka ⁿɓoka amɛ]
4655[62]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mboka a Ndanda
'Ndanda's village'
[ⁿɓoka a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[54]23
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mboka
'the color of the village'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿɓoka]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mbòkó [ⁿɓoko]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. mule
mbòkó à cémà [ⁿɓokʷa tʃema]
n. 9/10 (
pl: mbòkó nyá cémà)
Tone: [3534a]
1. squirrel (Gloss: mule AM monkey)
[SILCAWL Number: 1017]
Examples:
- mbòkó à cémà
'squirrel'
[ⁿɓokʷa tʃema]
[3534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mbòkó nyá cémà
'squirrels'
[ⁿɓoko nʲa tʃema]
[3456a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mbòmá [ⁿɓoma]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. tomato [SILCAWL Number: 1219]
Examples:
- mbòmá
'tomato'
[ⁿɓoma]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mboma na bosasa.
'He looks at the tomato courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿɓoma na ɓosasa]
4456[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mboma e tɛi.
'He sees the tomato inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿɓoma tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mboma na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the tomato courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓoma na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mboma e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the tomato inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓoma tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mboma aamɛ.
'He wants my tomato.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿɓomaːmɛ]
4556[3]44a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mboma aamɛ.
'He will want my tomato.'
[amutoka ⁿɓomaːmɛ]
4655[34]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mboma a Ndanda
'Ndanda's tomato'
[ⁿɓoma ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[35]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mboma
'the color of the tomato'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿɓoma]
4445[22]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mbómbò [ⁿɓoⁿɓo]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. namesake [SILCAWL Number: 0360]
Examples:
- mbómbò
'namesake'
[ⁿɓoⁿɓo]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbóni [ⁿɓoni]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. initiate
Examples:
- mbóni
'initiate'
[ⁿɓoni]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mboni a mumu
'(male) initiate'
[ⁿɓoni a mumu]
[55223]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- mboni a mwado
'(female) initiate'
[ⁿɓoni a mʷaɗo]
[55223]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
mbòŋgá [ⁿɓoⁿga]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. earring [SILCAWL Number: 0555]
Examples:
- mbòŋgá
'earring'
[ⁿɓoⁿga]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbɔ̀lí [ⁿɓɔli]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. trumpet
2. flute [SILCAWL Number: 0889]
Examples:
- mbɔ̀lí
'flute'
[ⁿɓɔli]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mbɔli na bosasa.
'He looks at the flute courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿɓɔli na ɓosasa]
4466[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mbɔli e tɛi.
'He sees the flute inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿɓɔli tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mbɔli na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the flute courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓɔli na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mbɔli e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the flute inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓɔli tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mbɔli aamɛ.
'He wants my flute.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿɓɔli aːmɛ]
4556[34]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mbɔli aamɛ.
'v'
[amutoka ⁿɓɔli aːmɛ]
4655[34]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mbɔli a Ndanda
'Ndanda's flute'
[ⁿɓɔli a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mbɔli
'the color of the flute'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿɓɔli]
4445[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mbɔ́mɔ̀ [ⁿɓɔmɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. python [SILCAWL Number: 1098]
Examples:
- mbɔ́mɔ̀
'python'
[ⁿɓɔmɔ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbɔ́ŋgɔ̀ [ⁿɓɔⁿgɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. seed [SILCAWL Number: 1202]
Examples:
- mbɔ́ŋgɔ̀
'seed'
[ⁿɓɔⁿgɔ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
m̩̀mbû [m̩ɓu]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: mbû pl: mèmbû)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. year [SILCAWL Number: 1369]
Examples:
- m̩̀mbû
'year'
[m̩ɓu]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèmbû
'years'
[meⁿɓu]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìmbúce [iⁿɓutʃe]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: mbúce pl: màmbúce)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. mute (person) [SILCAWL Number: 0197]
Examples:
- ìmbúce
'mute (person)'
[iⁿɓutʃe]
[454]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èmbùdi [eⁿɓuɗi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: mbùdi pl: bèmbùdi)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. giant antelope (variety of antelope)
Examples:
- èmbùdi
'giant antelope'
[eⁿɓuɗi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèmbùdi
'giant antelopes'
[ɓeⁿɓuɗi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mbúdya [m̩ɓuɗʲa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. [SILCAWL Number: 0802]
Examples:
- mbúdya
'cast net'
[m̩ɓuɗʲa]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbùmé [ⁿɓume]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. mold [SILCAWL Number: 0584]
Examples:
- mbùmé
'mold'
[ⁿɓume]
[45]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbúya [ⁿɓuja]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. rain [SILCAWL Number: 1335]
Examples:
- mbúya
'rain'
[ⁿɓuja]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mbúya étìikî [ⁿɓuja tiki]
n. 9/10 (
pl: mbúya nyítìikî)
Tone: [55633p]
1. drizzle (Gloss: rain small)
[SILCAWL Number: 1336]
Examples:
- mbúya étìikî
'drizzle'
[ⁿɓuja tiki]
[55633p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mbúya nyítìikî
'drizzles'
[ⁿɓuja nʲitiːkiː]
[55633p]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mbwâ [ⁿɓʷa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. dog [SILCAWL Number: 0991]
Examples:
- mbwâ
'dog'
[ⁿɓʷa]
[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mbwa na bosasa.
'He looks at the dog courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿɓʷa na ɓosasa]
3345[6]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mbwa e tɛi.
'He sees the dog inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿɓʷa tɛi]
3445[l]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mbwa na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the dog courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓʷa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[6]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mbwa e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the dog inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿɓʷa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[r]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mbwa aamɛ.
'He wants my dog.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿɓʷaːmɛ]
3445[l]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mbwa aamɛ.
'He will want my dog.'
[amutoka ⁿɓʷaːmɛ]
4655[l]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mbwa a Ndanda
'Ndanda's dog'
[ⁿɓʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[l]23
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mbwa
'the color of the dog'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿɓʷa]
4445[r]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èmbwémi [eⁿɓʷemi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: mbwémi pl: bèmbwémi)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. lion [SILCAWL Number: 1025]
Examples:
- èmbwémi
'lion'
[eⁿɓʷemi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèmbwémi
'lions'
[ɓeⁿɓʷemi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi embwemi na bosasa.
'He looks at the lion courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi eⁿɓʷemi na ɓosasa]
4456[44]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi embwemi e tɛi.
'He sees the lion inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi eⁿɓʷemi tɛi]
4556[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ embwemi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the lion courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ eⁿɓʷemi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[33]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ embwemi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the lion inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ eⁿɓʷemi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi embwemi eamɛ.
'He wants my lion.'
[atokaⁿɗi eⁿɓʷemi amɛ]
4556[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka embwemi eamɛ.
'He will want my lion.'
[amutoka eⁿɓʷemi amɛ]
4655[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- embwemi a Ndanda
'Ndanda's lion'
[eⁿɓʷemi a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa embwemi
'the color of the lion'
[m̩vela mʷa eⁿɓʷemi]
4445[54]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mè [me]
n. 3/4 pl Tone: [2]
1. Pl(C4)
mélì [meli]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. boat
Examples:
- mélì
'boat'
[meli]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èmɛ́ɛnɛ [emɛːnɛ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: mɛ́ɛnɛ pl: bèmɛ́ɛnɛ)
Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. tomorrow [SILCAWL Number: 1373]
Examples:
- èmɛ́ɛnɛ
'tomorrow'
[emɛːnɛ]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èmɛ́ncɛ̀ [emɛⁿdʒɛ]
v. (
Stem: mɛ́ncɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. despise, disdain [SILCAWL Number: 0286]
Examples:
- èmɛ́ncɛ̀
'despise'
[emɛⁿdʒɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èmɛ̀nɔ [èmɛ̀nɔ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: mɛ̀nɔ pl: bèmɛ̀nɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. life [SILCAWL Number: 0238]
2. world [SILCAWL Number: 1254]
Examples:
- èmɛ̀nɔ
'life'
[emɛnɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèmɛ̀nɔ
'lives'
[ɓemɛnɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi emɛnɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the life courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mɛnɔ na ɓosasa]
4466[53]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi emɛnɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the life inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mɛnɔ tɛi]
4666[43]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ emɛnɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the life courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mɛnɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ emɛnɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the life inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mɛnɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi emɛnɔ eamɛ.
'He wants my life.'
[atokaⁿɗi mɛnɔ amɛ]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka emɛnɔ eamɛ.
'He will want my life.'
[amutoka mɛnɔ amɛ]
4655[43]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- emɛnɔ a Ndanda
'Ndanda's life'
[emɛnɔ a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
5[43]622
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa emɛnɔ
'the color of the life'
[m̩vela mʷa emɛnɔ]
4445[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èmɛ́ŋgu [emɛⁿgu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: mɛ́ŋgu pl: bèmɛ́ŋgu)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. left
èmìna [emina]
v. (
Stem: mìna)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. swallow [SILCAWL Number: 0145]
Examples:
- èmìna
'swallow'
[emina]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
míninì [minini]
n. ? Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. meaning [SILCAWL Number: 0432]
Examples:
- míninì
'meaning'
[minini]
[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mò [mo]
n. 3/4 sg Tone: [2]
1. Sg(C3)
mòàni bèdùká [moani ɓeɗuka]
n. 3/2 (
pl: wààni bèdùká)
Tone: [432224]
1. fighter, soldier (Gloss: Sg(C3)-fight-AGNOM Pl(C8)-fight)
[SILCAWL Number: 0406]
Examples:
- mòàni bèdùká
'soldier'
[moani ɓeɗuka]
[432224]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wààni bèdùká
'soldiers'
[waːni ɓeɗuka]
[432224]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòbòmi pɔ̂ [moɓomi pɔ]
n. 3/2 (
pl: wàbòmi pɔ̂)
Tone: [322p]
1. messenger (Gloss: Sg(C3)-tell-AGNOM news)
[SILCAWL Number: 0390]
Examples:
- mòbòmi pɔ̂
'messenger'
[moɓomi pɔ]
[322p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàbòmi pɔ̂
'messenger'
[waɓomi pɔ]
[322p]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòdìmí à tàtɛ̂ [moɗima tatɛ]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wàdìmí wá tàtɛ̂)
Tone: [35622p]
1. uncle (father's younger brother) (Gloss: Sg(C3)-younger.sibling AM father)
[SILCAWL Number: 0348]
Examples:
- mòdìmí à tàtɛ̂
'uncle'
[moɗima tatɛ]
[35622p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàdìmí wá tàtɛ̂
'uncles'
[waɗimi wa tatɛ]
[32452p]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòdùni mwá mòtò [moɗuni mʷa moto]
n. 3/2 (
pl: wàdùni wá wàtò)
Tone: [43353a]
1. old person (Gloss: Sg(C3)-old Sg(C3)-AM Sg(3)-person)
[SILCAWL Number: 0340]
2. senile person (Gloss: Sg(C3)-old Sg(C3)-AM Sg(3)-person)
[SILCAWL Number: 0203]
Examples:
- mòdùni mwá mòtò
'senile person'
[moduni mʷa moto]
[4446ca]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàdùni wá wàtò
'senile people'
[waɗuni wa wato]
[43353a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòdyánì ŋgwɛ́lì [moɗʲaniⁿgʷɛli]
n. 3/2 (
pl: wàdyánì ŋgwɛ́lì)
Tone: [3524a]
1. sorcerer (Gloss: Sg(C3)-eater sorcery)
[SILCAWL Number: 0411]
2. witch (Gloss: Sg(C3)-eater sorcery)
[SILCAWL Number: 0412]
Examples:
- mòdyánì ŋgwɛ́lì
'sorcerer'
[moɗʲaniⁿgʷɛli]
[3524a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàdyánì ŋgwɛ́lì
'sorcerers'
[waɗʲaniⁿgʷɛli]
[3524a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòkòbo mwá díyò [mokoɓo mʷa ɗijo]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mèkòbo má míyò)
Tone: [32245a]
1. eyelid (Gloss: Sg(C3)-skin Sg(C3)-AM Sg(C5)-eye)
[SILCAWL Number: 0008]
Examples:
- mòkòbo mwá díyò
'eyelid'
[mokoɓo mʷa diyo]
[32245a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkòbo má míyò
'eyelids'
[mekoɓo ma mijo]
[32245a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòkòkó mwá nyɔ́ŋgɛ [mokoko mʷa nʲɔⁿgɛ]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mekoko ma nyɔŋgɛ)
Tone: [324563]
1. pineapple (Gloss: Sg(C3)-sugarcane Sg(C3)-AM thread)
[SILCAWL Number: 1214]
Examples:
- mòkòkó mwá nyɔ́ŋgɛ
'pineapple'
[mokoko mʷa nʲɔⁿgɛ]
[324563]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkòkó mwá nyɔ́ŋgɛ
'pineapples'
[mekoko ma nʲɔⁿgɛ]
[324563]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòkɔ̀bɛ́ mwá mèpàmbwɛ [mokɔɓɛ mʷa mepaⁿɓʷɛ]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mèkɔ̀bɛ́ má mèpàmbwɛ)
Tone: [435632a]
1. quiver (Gloss: Sg(C3)-bag Sg(C3)-AM Pl(C8)-bow)
[SILCAWL Number: 0784]
Examples:
- mòkɔ̀bɛ́ mwá mèpàmbwɛ
'quiver'
[mokɔɓɛ mʷa mepaⁿɓʷɛ]
[435632a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèkɔ̀bɛ́ má mèpàmbwɛ
'quivers'
[mekɔɓɛ ma mepaⁿɓʷɛ]
[435632a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòkɔ̀dí mwá èìcí [mokɔɗi mʷa itʃi]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mekodi ma eici)
Tone: [435623]
1. vine (Gloss: Sg(C3)-rope Sg(C3)-AM Sg(C7)-forest)
[SILCAWL Number: 1191]
Examples:
- mòkɔ̀dí mwá èìcí
'vine'
[mokɔɗi mʷa itʃi]
[435623]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mekɔɗi ma eici
'vines'
[mekɔɗi ma itʃi]
[435623]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòkùbá mútìikî [mokuɓa mutiːkiː]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mèkùbá mítìikî)
Tone: [3562p]
1. thinness (Gloss: 3Sg(C3)-waist? 3Sg(C3)-small)
Examples:
- mòkùbá mútìikî
'thinness'
[mokuɓa mutiːkiː]
34[3562p]
Frame Type: Isolation
mòlámbì lìlámbò [molaⁿɓi lilaⁿɓo]
n. 3/2 (
pl: wàlámbì lìlámbò)
Tone: [45224a]
1. hunter (with traps), trapper (Gloss: Sg(C3)-trapper Pl(C19)-trap)
[SILCAWL Number: 0398]
Examples:
- mòlámbì lìlámbò
'trapper'
[molaⁿɓi lilaⁿɓo]
[45224a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàlámbì lìlámbò
'trappers'
[walaⁿɓi lilaⁿɓo]
[45224a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòló bwáì [molo ɓʷai]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mèló bwáì)
Tone: [345a]
1. headache (Gloss: Sg(C3)-head Sg(C14)-pain)
[SILCAWL Number: 0235]
Examples:
- mòló bwáì
'headache'
[molo ɓʷai]
[345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèló bwáì
'headache'
[melo ɓʷai]
[345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
vìmòní [vimoni]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: mòní pl: lìmòní)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. slowness
mònɔ́ɔ mútúbwɛɛ̀ [monɔː mutuɓʷɛ]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mènɔ́ɔ mítúbwɛɛ̀)
Tone: [34456i]
1. thumb (Gloss: Sg(C3)-finger Sg(C3)-big)
[SILCAWL Number: 0060]
Examples:
- mònɔ́ɔ mútúbwɛɛ̀
'thumb'
[monɔː mutuɓʷɛ]
[34456i]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mènɔ́ɔ mítúbwɛɛ̀
'thumbs'
[menɔː mituɓʷɛ]
[34456i]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mònɔ́ɔ mwá èkòó [monɔː mʷako]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mènɔ́ɔ má màkòó)
Tone: [3556223]
1. toe (Gloss: Sg(C3)-finger Sg(C3)-AM Sg(C7)-foot)
[SILCAWL Number: 0073]
Examples:
- mònɔ́ɔ mwá èkòó
'toe'
[monɔː mʷako]
[3556223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mènɔ́ɔ má màkòó
'toes'
[menɔː ma mako]
[3556223]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòómì mwá èkàbalá [moːmi mʷa kaɓala]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mìómì má bèkàbalá)
Tone: [46352223]
1. stallion (Gloss: Sg(C3)-male Sg(C3)-AM Sg(C7)-horse)
[SILCAWL Number: 0983]
Examples:
- mòómì mwá èkàbalá
'stallion'
[moːmi mʷa kaɓala]
[46352223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mìómì má bèkàbalá
'stallions'
[miomi ma ɓekaɓala]
[46352223]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòómì mwá kúbà [moːmi mʷa kuɓa]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mìómì má kúbà)
Tone: [46356b]
1. rooster (Gloss: Sg(C3)-male Sg(C3)-AM chicken)
[SILCAWL Number: 0975]
Examples:
- mòómì mwá kúbà
'rooster'
[moːmi mʷa kuɓa]
[46356b]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mìómì má kúbà
'roosters'
[miomi ma kuɓa]
[46356b]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòómì mwá ŋgòyá [moːmi mʷa ⁿgoja]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mìómì má ŋgòyá)
Tone: [463523]
1. boar (male pig) (Gloss: Sg(C3)-male Sg(C3)-AM pig)
[SILCAWL Number: 0988]
Examples:
- mòómì mwá ŋgòyá
'boar'
[moːmi mʷa ⁿgoja]
[463523]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mìómì má ŋgòyá
'boars'
[miomi ma ⁿgoja]
[463522]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòómì mwá tàbà [moːmi mʷa taɓa]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mìómì má tàba)
Tone: [46353a]
1. he-goat, billy goat (Gloss: Sg(C3)-male Sg(C3)-AM goat)
[SILCAWL Number: 0966]
Examples:
- mòómì mwá tàbà
'he-goat'
[moːmi mʷa taɓa]
[46353a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mìómì má tàba
'he-goats'
[miomi ma taɓa]
[46353a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòsámbiyì nyàma [mosaⁿɓi nʲama]
n. 3/2 (
pl: wàsámbiyì nyàma)
Tone: [45532a]
1. butcher, meat vendor (Gloss: Sg(C3)-sell-AGNOM meat)
[SILCAWL Number: 0402]
Examples:
- mòsámbiyì nyàma
'butcher'
[mosaⁿɓi nʲama]
[45532a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàsámbiyì nyàma
'butchers'
[wasaⁿɓi nʲama]
[45532a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòséì bèkáŋgà [mosei ɓekaⁿga]
n. 3/2 (
pl: wàséì bèkáŋgà)
Tone: [45224a]
1. farmer (Gloss: Sg(C3)-make-AGNOM Pl(C7)-field)
[SILCAWL Number: 0396]
Examples:
- mòséì bèkáŋgà
'farmer'
[mosei ɓekaⁿga]
[45224a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàséì bèkáŋgà
'farmers'
[wasei ɓekaⁿga]
[45224a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòséì dyàŋgó [mosei ɗʲaⁿgo]
n. 3/2 Tone: [45223]
1. hunter (Gloss: Sg(C3)-doer hunt)
[SILCAWL Number: 0398]
Examples:
- mòséì dyàŋgó
'hunter'
[mosei ɗʲaⁿgo]
[45223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàséì dyàŋgó
'hunters'
[wasei ɗʲaⁿgo]
[45223]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòsɔ́ɔ mútúbwɛɛ̀ [mosɔː mutuɓʷɛ]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mèsɔ́ɔ mítúbwɛɛ̀)
Tone: [34456i]
1. fruit bat (Gloss: Sg(C3)-bat Sg(C3)-big)
[SILCAWL Number: 1020]
Examples:
- mòsɔ́ɔ mútúbwɛɛ̀
'fruit bat'
[mosɔː mutuɓʷɛ]
[34456i]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèsɔ́ɔ mítúbwɛɛ̀
'fruit bats'
[mesɔː mituɓʷɛ]
[34456i]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòtódu à tàtɛ̂ [motoɗa tatɛ]
n. 1/2 (
pl: watodu wa tatɛ)
Tone: [35522p]
1. uncle (father's older brother) (Gloss: Sg(C3)-older.sibling AM father)
[SILCAWL Number: 0348]
Examples:
- mòtódu à tàtɛ̂
'uncle'
[motoɗa tatɛ]
[35522p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàtódu wá tàtɛ̂
'uncles'
[watoɗu wa tatɛ]
[35562p]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòtódu mwá dyàŋga [motoɗu mʷa ɗʲaⁿga]
n. 3/2 (
pl: wàtódu wá màŋga)
Tone: [45562a]
1. firstborn (Gloss: Sg(C3)-older.sibling Sg(C3)-AM Sg(C5)-family)
[SILCAWL Number: 0353]
Examples:
- mòtódu mwá dyàŋga
'firstborn'
[motoɗu mʷa ɗʲaⁿga]
[45562a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòtóoba [motoːɓa]
num. card. Tone: [4554] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. six [SILCAWL Number: 1595]
Examples:
- mòtóoba
'six'
[mutoːɓa]
[4554]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
mòtò à bákaà [moto a ɓakaː]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wàtò wá bàkaa)
Tone: [43254a]
1. neighbor (Gloss: Sg(C3)-person AM nearness)
[SILCAWL Number: 0381]
Examples:
- mòtò à bákaà
'neighbor'
[moto a ɓakaː]
[43333a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàtò wá bàkaa
'neighbors'
[wato wa ɓakaː]
[43532a]
Frame Type: Isolation (other pl)
mòtò à mòló cèŋgaa [moto a molo tʃeⁿgaː]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wato wa molo ceŋgaa)
Tone: [4322543a]
1. confused person (Gloss: Sg(C3)-person AM Sg(C3)-head leaning)
[SILCAWL Number: 0261]
Examples:
- mòtò à mòló cèŋgaa
'confused person'
[moto a molo tʒeⁿgaː]
[4322543a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàtò wá mèló cèŋgaa
'confused people'
[wato wa melo tʃeⁿgaː]
[4252432a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòto à mwàlo [moto a mʷalo]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wàtò wá myàlo)
Tone: [4433a]
1. traitor (Gloss: Sg(C3)-person AM Sg(C3)-gossip)
[SILCAWL Number: 0387]
Examples:
- mòto à mwàlo
'traitor'
[moto a mʷalo]
[4433a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàtò wá myàlo
'traitors'
[wato wa mʲalo]
[4352a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòtò mútúbwɛɛ̀ [moto mutuɓʷɛ]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wàtò wátúbwɛɛ̀)
Tone: [3245a]
1. rich man (Gloss: Sg(C3)-person Sg(C3)-big)
[SILCAWL Number: 0813]
Examples:
- mòtò mútúbwɛɛ̀
'rich man'
[moto mutuɓʷɛ]
[3345p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàtò wátúbwɛɛ̀
'rich men'
[wato watuɓʷɛ]
[3345p]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòtò mwáàbɛ̂ [moto mʷaːɓɛ]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wato wa eabɛ)
Tone: [4352i]
1. giant (Gloss: Sg(C3)-person Sg(C3)-tall)
[SILCAWL Number: 0201]
Examples:
- mòtò mwáàbɛ̂
'giant'
[moto mʷaːɓɛ]
[4352i]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàtò wáàbɛ̂
'giants'
[wato waːɓɛ]
[4352i]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòtò mwɛ́ɛ̀pí [moto mʷɛːpi]
n. 3/4 Tone: [43523]
1. everyone (Gloss: Sg(C3)-person Sg(C3)-all)
[SILCAWL Number: 1643]
Examples:
- mòtò mwɛ́ɛ̀pí
'everyone'
[moto mʷɛːpi]
[43523]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòvùwi ŋgádì [movɥi ⁿgaɗi]
n. 3/2 (
pl: wàvùi ŋgádì)
Tone: [3225a]
1. hunter (with gun) (Gloss: Sg(C3)-shoot-AGNOM gun)
[SILCAWL Number: 0398]
Examples:
- mòvùwi ŋgádì
'hunter'
[movɥi ⁿgaɗi]
[3225a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàvùi ŋgádì
'hunters'
[wavuɥi ⁿgaɗi]
[3225a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mɔ̀ɔ̀ni mwá èvèé [mɔːni mʷaveː]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mìɔ̀ni má bèvèé)
Tone: [433523]
1. bone narrow (Gloss: Sg(C3)-flesh Sg(C3)-AM Sg(C7)-bone)
[SILCAWL Number: 0075]
Examples:
- mɔ̀ɔ̀ni mwá èvèé
'bone marrow'
[mɔːni mʷaveː]
[4335223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mìɔ̀ni má bèvèé
'bone marrows'
[mʲɔni ma ɓeveː]
[4335223]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
m̩̀pèya mwá [m̩peja mʷa]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mèpèya myá)
Tone: [3224]
1. son of (a given tribe) (Gloss: Sg(C3)-young.man Sg(C3)-AM)
Examples:
- m̩̀pèya mwá
'son of (a given tribe)'
[m̩peja mʷa]
[3224]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
m̩̀pèya mwá mùmú [m̩peja mʷa mumu]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mèpèya má wàamù)
Tone: [432523]
1. young man (Gloss: Sg(C3)-young.man Sg(C3)-AM Sg(C3)-man)
[SILCAWL Number: 0338]
Examples:
- m̩̀pèya mwá mùmú
'young man'
[m̩peja mʷa mumu]
[432523]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèpèya má wàamù
'young men'
[mepeja ma waːmu]
[4325223]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
m̩̀pólo mwá mòto [m̩polo mʷa moto]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mèpólo má wàto)
Tone: [45563a]
1. rich man (Gloss: Sg(C3)-king Sg(C3)-AM Sg(C3)-person)
[SILCAWL Number: 0813]
Examples:
- m̩̀pólo mwá mòto
'rich man'
[m̩polo mʷa moto]
[45563a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèpólo má wàto
'rich men'
[mepolo ma wato]
[45563a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mú [mu]
pro. Tone: [5]
1. him, her
Examples:
- mú
'him'
[mu]
[5]
Frame Type: Isolation
1. Sg(C3)
1. Sg(C3)
mú [mu]
adj. infl. Tone: [5]
1. Sg(C3)
mùmú [mumu]
n. 1/2 (
Stem: mú pl: wàámu irreg. infl.: Root changes)
Tone: [5] Root Tone Melody: H
1. man [SILCAWL Number: 0328]
2. husband [SILCAWL Number: 0362]
Examples:
- mùmú
'man'
[mumu]
4[5]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàámu
'men'
[waamu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mumu na bosasa.
'He looks at the man courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mumu na ɓosasa]
44662[4]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mumu e tɛi.
'He sees the man inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mumu tɛi]
45563[4]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mumu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the man courteously, I will be happy.'
[atɔɔⁿdʒɛ mumu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46652[4]222225432a
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- Atɔɔncɛ mumu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the man inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mumu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[4]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mumu aamɛ.
'He wants my man.'
[atokaⁿɗi mumu amɛ]
45562[3]3a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mumu aamɛ.
'He will want my man.'
[amutoka mumu amɛ]
46552[3]3a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mumu a Ndanda
'Ndanda's man'
[mumu a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[4]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mumu
'the color of the man'
[m̩vela mʷa mumu]
4445[33]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mùdyú [muɗʲu]
n. ? Tone: [45] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. labor, birth pains [SILCAWL Number: 0243]
Examples:
- mùdyú
'labor'
[muɗʲu]
[45]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èmùna [emuna]
v. (
Stem: mùna)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. have sexual intercourse, copulate [SILCAWL Number: 0487]
Examples:
- èmùna
'have sex'
[emuna]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èmúnya [emunʲa]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: múnya)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. today [SILCAWL Number: 1370]
Examples:
- èmúnya
'today'
[emunʲa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation
músikà [musika]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. music [SILCAWL Number: 0878]
Examples:
- músikà
'music'
[musika]
[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
1. FUT
m̩̀vèla mwá ìkái [m̩vela mʷa ikai]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mèvèla má màkái)
Tone: [3325243]
1. green (Gloss: Sg(C3)-color Sg(C3)-AM Sg(C5)-leaf)
[SILCAWL Number: 1559]
Examples:
- m̩̀vèla mwá ìkái
'green'
[m̩vela mʷa ikai]
[3325243]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèvèla má màkái
'green'
[mevela ma makai]
[3325243]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
m̩̀vèla mwá lóbà [m̩vela mʷa loɓa]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mèvèla má lóbà)
Tone: [32245a]
1. blue (Gloss: Sg(C3)-color Sg(C3)-AM sky)
[SILCAWL Number: 1558]
Examples:
- m̩̀vèla mwá lóbà
'blue'
[m̩vela mʷa loɓa]
[32245a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèvèla má lóbà
'blue'
[mevela ma loɓa]
[32245a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
m̩̀vèla mwá m̩̀bòló [m̩vela mʷa m̩ɓolo]
n. 3/4 (
pl: mèvèla mwá mèbòló)
Tone: [3225224]
1. yellow (Gloss: SG(C3)-color Sg(C3)-AM yellow.tree)
[SILCAWL Number: 1561]
Examples:
- m̩̀vèla mwá m̩̀bòló
'yellow'
[m̩vela mʷa m̩ɓolo]
[3225224]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mwàdí mwá èkàbalá [mʷaɗi mʷa kaɓala]
n. 3/4 (
pl: myàdí má bèkàbalá)
Tone: [4562223]
1. mare (Gloss: Sg(C3)-female Sg(C3)-AM Sg(C7)-horse)
[SILCAWL Number: 0984]
Examples:
- mwàdí mwá èkàbalá
'mare'
[mʷaɗi mʷa kaɓala]
[4562223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- myàdí má bèkàbalá
'mares'
[mʲaɗi ma ɓekaɓala]
[4562223]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwàdí mwá kúbà [mʷaɗi mʷa kuɓa]
n. 3/4 (
pl: myàdí má kúbà)
Tone: [3456a]
1. hen (Gloss: Sg(C3)-female Sg(C3)-AM chicken)
[SILCAWL Number: 0976]
Examples:
- mwàdí mwá kúbà
'hen'
[mʷaɗi mʷa kuɓa]
[3456a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- myàdí má kúbà
'hens'
[mʲaɗi ma kuɓa]
[3456a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwàdí mwá nyàka [mʷaɗi mʷa nʲaka]
n. 3/4 (
pl: myàdí má nyàka)
Tone: [4563a]
1. cow (Gloss: Sg(C3)-female Sg(C3)-AM bovine)
[SILCAWL Number: 0960]
Examples:
- mwàdí mwá nyàka
'cow'
[mʷaɗi mʷa nʲaka]
[4563a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- myàdí má nyàka
'cows'
[mʲaɗi ma nʲaka]
[4563a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwàdí mwá ŋgòyá [mʷaɗi mʷa ⁿgoja]
n. 3/4 (
pl: myàdí má ŋgòyá)
Tone: [45623]
1. sow (Gloss: Sg(C3)-female Sg(C3)-AM pig)
[SILCAWL Number: 0989]
Examples:
- mwàdí mwá ŋgòyá
'sow'
[mʷaɗi mʷa ⁿgoja]
[45623]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- myàdí má ŋgòyá
'sows'
[mʲaɗi ma ⁿgoja]
[45623]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwàdí mwá tàba [mʷaɗi mʷa taɓa]
n. 3/4 (
pl: myàdí má tàba)
Tone: [4563a]
1. she-goat, nanny goat (Gloss: Sg(C3)-female Sg(C3)-AM goat)
[SILCAWL Number: 0967]
Examples:
- mwàdí mwá tàba
'she-goat'
[mʷaɗi mʷa taɓa]
[4563a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mwákò mwɛ́pi [mʷako mʷɛpi]
n. 3/4 (
pl: myákò myɛ́pì)
Tone: [5353]
1. early morning (Gloss: Sg(C3)-morning Sg(C3)-all)
Examples:
- mwákò mwɛ́pi
'early morning'
[mʷako mʷɛpi]
[5353]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- myákò myɛ́pì
'early mornings'
[mʲako mʲɛpi]
[5353]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à bòóbòo [mʷa ɓoːɓoː]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá bòóbòo)
Tone: [53454a]
1. firstborn (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child first)
[SILCAWL Number: 0353]
Examples:
- mwá à bòóbòo
'firstborn'
[mʷa ɓoːɓoː]
[r455a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá bòóbòo
'firstborn'
[wana wa ɓoːɓoː]
[635243a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à èdíba [mʷaː ɗiɓa]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá bèdíba)
Tone: [5343]
1. brook (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child Sg(C7)-river)
[SILCAWL Number: 1292]
Examples:
- mwá à èdíba
'brook'
[mʷaː ɗiɓa]
[5343]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá bèdíba
'brook'
[wana wa ɓeɗiɓa]
[635243]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à èìlé [mʷa eile]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá bèìlé)
Tone: [53224]
1. bush (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child Sg(C7)-tree)
[SILCAWL Number: 1172]
Examples:
- mwá à èìlé
'bush'
[mʷa eile]
[53224]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá bèìlé
'bushes'
[wana wa ɓeile]
[645223]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à èkàbalá [mʷa ekaɓala]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá bèkàbalá)
Tone: [532223]
1. colt (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child Sg(C7)-horse)
[SILCAWL Number: 0985]
Examples:
- mwá à èkàbalá
'colt'
[mʷa ekaɓala]
[532223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá bèkàbalá
'colts'
[wana wa ɓekaɓala]
[6353222]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à ìlúkù [mʷa iluku]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá màlúkù)
Tone: [5334a]
1. nephew (sister's child) (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child Sg(C5)-sister)
[SILCAWL Number: 0358]
Examples:
- mwá à ìlúkù
'nephew'
[mʷa iluku]
[5334a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá màlúkù
'nephews'
[wana wa maluku]
[64534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à ìya [mʷa ija]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá ìya)
Tone: [533a]
1. same sex sibling (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child mother)
2. cousin (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child mother)
[SILCAWL Number: 0352]
Examples:
- mwá à ìya
'same sex sibling'
[mʷa ija]
[533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá ìya
'same sex siblings'
[wana wa ija]
[5343a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à ìya à mòtódu [mʷa ija a motoɗu]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá ìya wá wàtódu)
Tone: [52222243]
1. older same sex sibling (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child mother AM Sg(C3)-older.sibling)
Examples:
- mwá à ìya à mòtódu
'older same sex sibling'
[mʷa ija a motoɗu]
[52222243]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mwá à kúbà [mʷa kuɓa]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wana wa kuba)
Tone: [534a]
1. chick (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child AM chicken)
[SILCAWL Number: 0977]
Examples:
- mwá à kúbà
'chick'
[mʷa kuɓa]
[534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá kúba
'chicks'
[wana wa kuɓa]
[5234a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à mbàdí [mʷa ⁿɓaɗi]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá mbàdí)
Tone: [5223]
1. bastard, illegitimate child (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child house)
[SILCAWL Number: 0376]
Examples:
- mwá à mbàdí
'bastard'
[mʷa ⁿɓaɗi]
[5223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá mbàdí
'bastards'
[wana wa ⁿɓaɗi]
[53423]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à mbwâ [mʷa m̩ɓʷa]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá mbwâ)
Tone: [63q]
1. pup, puppy (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child dog)
[SILCAWL Number: 0992]
Examples:
- mwá à mbwâ
'puppy'
[mʷa ⁿɓʷa]
[63q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá mbwâ
'puppies'
[wana wa ⁿɓʷa]
[524q]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à mùmú [mʷa mumu]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá wàámu)
Tone: [5223]
1. boy (Gloss: Sg(3C)-child.SG(C3).AM Sg(C3)-man)
[SILCAWL Number: 0335]
2. son (Gloss: Sg(3C)-child.SG(C3).AM Sg(C3)-man)
[SILCAWL Number: 0355]
Examples:
- mwá à mùmú
'boy'
[mʷa mumu]
[5223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá wàámu
'boys'
[wana wa waːmu]
[635243]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à mwàdó [mʷa mʷaɗo]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá wàdó)
Tone: [5223]
1. girl (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child.Sg(C3).AM Sg(C3)-woman)
[SILCAWL Number: 0336]
Examples:
- mwá à mwàdó
'girl'
[mʷa mʷaɗo]
[5223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá wàdó
'girls'
[wana wa waɗo]
[52423]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à mwá à ìya [mʷa mʷa ija]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá wáìya)
Tone: [63522a]
1. nephew (same sex sibling's child) (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child Sg(C3)-child mother)
[SILCAWL Number: 0358]
Examples:
- mwá à mwá à ìya
'nephew'
[mʷa mʷa ija]
[63522a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá wáìya
'nephews'
[wana wa waija]
[63453a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à ndómì [mʷa n̩ɗomi]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá ndómì)
Tone: [524a]
1. nephew (brother's child) (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child brother)
[SILCAWL Number: 0358]
Examples:
- mwá à ndómì
'nephew'
[mʷa a n̩ɗomi]
[524a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mwá à nyàka [mʷa nʲaka]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá nyàka)
Tone: [533a]
1. calf (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child bovine)
[SILCAWL Number: 0963]
2. heifer (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child bovine)
[SILCAWL Number: 0961]
Examples:
- mwá à nyàka
'calf'
[mʷa nʲaka]
[533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá nyàka
'calves'
[wana wa nʲaka]
[5343a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à nyóì [mʷa nʲoi]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá nyóì)
Tone: [534a]
1. beeswax, bee-bread (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child bee)
[SILCAWL Number: 1155]
Examples:
- mwá à nyóì
'beeswax'
[mʷa nʲoi]
[534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá nyóì
'beeswaxes'
[wana wa nʲoi]
[5345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à ŋgòyá [mʷa n̩goja]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá ŋgòyá)
Tone: [5223]
1. piglet (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child pig)
[SILCAWL Number: 0990]
Examples:
- mwá à ŋgòyá
'piglet'
[mʷa n̩goja]
[5223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá ŋgòyá
'piglets'
[wana wa ⁿgoja]
[63523]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwá à síŋgì [mʷa siⁿgi]
n. 1/2 (
pl: wánà wá síŋgì)
Tone: [534a]
1. kitten (Gloss: Sg(C3)-child cat)
[SILCAWL Number: 0994]
Examples:
- mwá à síŋgì
'kitten'
[mʷa siⁿgi]
[534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá síŋgì
'kittens'
[wana wa siⁿgi]
[5245a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mwɛ́nì [mʷɛni]
n. ? Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. copper [SILCAWL Number: 1282]
Examples:
- mwɛ́nì
'copper'
[mʷɛni]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èmwɛ̀tɛ [emʷɛtɛ]
v. (
Stem: mwɛ̀tɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. smile [SILCAWL Number: 0270]
Examples:
- èmwɛ̀tɛ
'smile'
[emʷɛtɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
myóŋgò [mʲoⁿgo]
n. ? Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. a variety of high grass [SILCAWL Number: 1173]
nà [na]
prep. Tone: [2]
1. with [SILCAWL Number: 1678]
2. and (coord.) [SILCAWL Number: 1691]
3. that ()
Examples:
- nà
'with'
[na]
[2]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà [na]
v. Tone: [2]
1. I [SILCAWL Number: 1648]
Examples:
- nà
'I'
[na]
[2]
Frame Type: Isolation
1. REFL
bínàayí [ɓinaːi]
num. card. (
Stem: nàayí)
Tone: [223] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. four [SILCAWL Number: 1593]
Examples:
- bínàayí
'four'
[ɓinaːi]
5[223]
Frame Type: Isolation
ènàka [enaka]
v. (
Stem: nàka)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. grumble, complain [SILCAWL Number: 0467]
Examples:
- ènàka
'complain'
[enaka]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mànàka [manaka]
n. ? pl (
Stem: nàka)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. sorrow [SILCAWL Number: 0273]
Examples:
- mànàka
'sorrow'
[manaka]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ènánuwɛ̀ [enanuwɛ]
v. (
Stem: nánuwɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. lend [SILCAWL Number: 0833]
Examples:
- ènánuwɛ̀
'lend'
[enanuwe]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ènánwà [enanʷa]
v. (
Stem: nánwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. borrow [SILCAWL Number: 0832]
Examples:
- ènánwà
'borrow'
[enanʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìnánwà [inanʷa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: nánwà pl: mànánwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. debt [SILCAWL Number: 0834]
Examples:
- ìnánwà
'debt'
[inanʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mànánwà
'debts'
[mananʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi inanwa na bosasa.
'He looks at the debt courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi inanʷa na ɓosasa]
44663[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi inanwa e tɛi.
'He sees the debt inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi inanʷa tɛi]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ inanwa na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the debt courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ inanʷa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ inanwa e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the debt inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ inanʷa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[43]4B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi inanwa dyamɛ.
'He wants my debt.'
[atokaⁿɗi inanʷa ɗʲamɛ]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka inanwa dyamɛ.
'He will want my debt.'
[amutoka inanʷa ɗʲamɛ]
4655[343]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- inanwa dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's debt'
[inanʷa ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa inanwa
'the color of the debt'
[m̩vela mʷa inanʷa]
44453[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ènàŋga [enaⁿga]
v. (
Stem: nàŋga)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. lie down [SILCAWL Number: 0152]
2. have sexual intercourse, copulate [SILCAWL Number: 0487]
Examples:
- ènàŋga
'lie down'
[enaⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìnáŋga [inaⁿga]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: náŋga pl: mànáŋga)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. moonlight [SILCAWL Number: 1349]
Examples:
- ìnáŋga
'moonlight'
[inaⁿga]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mànáŋga
'moonlights'
[manaⁿga]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mènáŋga [menaⁿga]
n. 3/4 pl (
Stem: náŋga)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. constellation [SILCAWL Number: 1323]
Examples:
- mènáŋga
'constellation'
[menaⁿga]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mònáŋga [monaⁿga]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: náŋga pl: mènáŋga)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. star [SILCAWL Number: 1322]
Examples:
- mònáŋga
'star'
[monaⁿga]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mènáŋga
'stars'
[menaⁿga]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
nà bèínce [na ɓeiⁿdʒe]
prep. Tone: [4354]
1. often (Gloss: with Pl(C8)-time)
[SILCAWL Number: 1361]
Examples:
- nà bèínce
'often'
[na ɓeiⁿdʒe]
[4354]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà bòpusú [na ɓopusu]
prep. Tone: [3224]
1. dirty (Gloss: with Sg(C14)-dirtiness)
[SILCAWL Number: 1585]
Examples:
- nà bòpusú
'dirty'
[na ɓopusu]
[3224]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà bòsàsà [na ɓosasa]
prep. Tone: [433a]
1. kind (Gloss: with courtesy)
[SILCAWL Number: 0300]
Examples:
- nà bòsàsà
'kind'
[na ɓosasa]
[433a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà dììndana [na ɗijiːⁿɗana]
prep. Tone: [4333a]
1. patient (Gloss: with Sg(C5)-patience)
[SILCAWL Number: 0314]
Examples:
- nà dììndana
'patient'
[na ɗijiːⁿɗana]
[4333a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà dyémì [na ɗʲemi]
prep. Tone: [45a]
1. pregnant (Gloss: with Sg(C5)-pregnancy)
[SILCAWL Number: 0241]
Examples:
- nà dyémì
'pregnant'
[na ɗʲemi]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà dyòdi [na ɗʲoɗi]
prep. Tone: [43a]
1. bitter (Gloss: with Sg(C5)-bitterness)
[SILCAWL Number: 1567]
Examples:
- nà dyòdi
'bitter'
[na ɗʲoɗi]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà dyɔ́ŋgɔ [na ɗʲɔⁿgɔ]
prep. Tone: [454]
1. hesitatingly (Gloss: with Sg(C5)-fear)
Examples:
- nà dyɔ́ŋgɔ
'hesitatingly'
[na ɗʲɔⁿgɔ]
[454]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
nà èlɛ̀mbú [na elɛⁿɓu]
prep. Tone: [4334]
1. loose, slack (Gloss: with Sg(C7)-softness)
[SILCAWL Number: 0661]
Examples:
- nà èlɛ̀mbú
'loose'
[na elɛⁿɓu]
[4334]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà èlɛ́mì éâsáa [na elɛmi aːsaː]
prep. Tone: [32535632]
1. eloquent (Gloss: with tongue good)
[SILCAWL Number: 0441]
Examples:
- nà èlɛ́mì éâsáa
'eloquent'
[na elɛmi aːsaː]
[33535632]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà ètóka èpùlɛ [na etoka pulɛ]
prep. Tone: [436533a]
1. curious (Gloss: with INF-want INF-know)
[SILCAWL Number: 0311]
Examples:
- nà ètóka èpùlɛ
'curious'
[na etoka pulɛ]
[436533a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà ɛ́ci [na ɛtʃi]
prep. Tone: [454]
1. funny, amusing (Gloss: with Sg(C7)-laughter)
[SILCAWL Number: 1587]
Examples:
- nà ɛ́ci
'funny'
[na ɛtʃi]
[454]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà ìbwàbwa [na iɓʷaɓʷa]
prep. Tone: [433a]
1. cowardly (Gloss: with Sg(C7)-cowardice)
Examples:
- nà ìbwàbwa
'cowardly'
[na iɓʷaɓʷa]
[433a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà ìcɛ̀i [na itʃɛi]
prep. Tone: [433a]
1. cold (Gloss: with Sg(C5)-coolness)
[SILCAWL Number: 1553]
Examples:
- nà ìcɛ̀i
'cold'
[na itʃɛi]
[433a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà ìdɛ̀ [na iɗɛ]
prep. Tone: [43a]
1. weak (Gloss: with Sg(C5)-weakness)
[SILCAWL Number: 1573]
2. lazy (Gloss: with Sg(C5)-laziness)
[SILCAWL Number: 0313]
Examples:
- nà ìdɛ̀
'lazy'
[na iɗɛ]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà ìdyáke [na iɗʲake]
prep. Tone: [4354]
1. fierce (Gloss: with Sg(C7)-fierceness)
[SILCAWL Number: 0306]
Examples:
- nà ìdyáke
'fierce'
[na iɗʲake]
[4354]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà ìdyìdyá [na iɗʲiɗʲa]
prep. Tone: [5334]
1. courageous (Gloss: with Sg(C5)-courage)
[SILCAWL Number: 0309]
Examples:
- nà ìdyìdyá
'courageous'
[na iɗʲiɗʲa]
[5334]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà ìkátà [na ikata]
prep. Tone: [335a]
1. stupid (Gloss: with Sg(C5)-stupidity)
[SILCAWL Number: 0260]
Examples:
- nà ìkátà
'stupid'
[na ikata]
[335a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà ìlìŋgwa [na iliⁿgʷa]
prep. Tone: [433a]
1. angry (Gloss: with Sg(C5)-anger)
[SILCAWL Number: 0279]
Examples:
- nà ìlìŋgwa
'angry'
[na iliⁿgʷa]
[433a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà ìpùlɛ [na ipulɛ]
prep. Tone: [433a]
1. intelligent (Gloss: with Sg(C5)-intelligence)
[SILCAWL Number: 0259]
Examples:
- nà ìpùlɛ
'intelligent'
[na ipulɛ]
[433a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà ìvánce [na ivaⁿdʒe]
prep. Tone: [4354]
1. proud (Gloss: with Sg(C5)-pride)
[SILCAWL Number: 0281]
Examples:
- nà ìvánce
'proud'
[na ivaⁿdʒe]
[4354]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà ìvúva [na ivuva]
prep. Tone: [4354]
1. jealous (Gloss: with Sg(C5)-jealousy)
[SILCAWL Number: 0307]
Examples:
- nà ìvúva
'jealous'
[na ivuva]
[4354]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà ìyɛ̀lɛ [na ijɛlɛ]
prep. Tone: [433a]
1. selfish (Gloss: with Sg(C5)-selfishness)
[SILCAWL Number: 0302]
Examples:
- nà ìyɛ̀lɛ
'selfish'
[na ijɛlɛ]
[433a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà kɔ́ndɔ̀ [na kɔⁿɗɔ]
prep. Tone: [45a]
1. clean (Gloss: with cleanness)
[SILCAWL Number: 1584]
Examples:
- nà kɔ́ndɔ̀
'clean'
[na kɔⁿɗɔ]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà màala [na maːla]
prep. Tone: [433a]
1. important (Gloss: with importance)
[SILCAWL Number: 1586]
2. useful (Gloss: with usefulness)
Examples:
- nà màala
'important'
[na maːla]
[433a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà mbàŋmbàŋ [na ⁿɓaŋⁿɓaŋ]
prep. Tone: [43a]
1. sour (Gloss: with sourness)
[SILCAWL Number: 1566]
Examples:
- nà mbàŋmbàŋ
'sour'
[na ⁿɓaŋⁿɓaŋ]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà mènyúbɛ̀ [na menʲuɓɛ]
prep. Tone: [335a]
1. rough (texture) (Gloss: with Pl(C8)-wrinkle)
[SILCAWL Number: 1541]
Examples:
- nà mènyúbɛ̀
'rough'
[na menʲuɓɛ]
[335a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà mòdyɛ̀dyɛ́ [na moɗʲɛɗʲɛ]
prep. Tone: [3224]
1. slippery (Gloss: with Sg(C3)-stickiness)
[SILCAWL Number: 1550]
Examples:
- nà mòdyɛ̀dyɛ́
'slippery'
[na moɗʲɛɗʲɛ]
[3224]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà mòkùbá mútìikî [na mokuɓa mutiːki]
prep. Tone: [3245622p]
1. thin (Gloss: with 3Sg(C3)-waist? 3Sg(C3)-small)
[SILCAWL Number: 1518]
Examples:
- nà mòkùbá mútìikî
'thin'
[na mokuɓa mutiːki]
[3245622p]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà mòkwányi [na mokʷanʲi]
prep. Tone: [3254]
1. skinny (Gloss: with Sg(C3)-skinniness)
[SILCAWL Number: 0193]
Examples:
- nà mòkwányi
'skinny'
[na mokʷanʲi]
[3254]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà mòlémà múbéevà [na molema muɓeva]
prep. Tone: [32534543]
1. evil, wicked (Gloss: with Sg(C3)-heart Sg(C3)-bad)
[SILCAWL Number: 0305]
Examples:
- nà mòlémà múbéevà
'wicked'
[na molema muɓeva]
[32534543]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà mòlémà mwâsáa [na molema mʷasaː]
prep. Tone: [3253532]
1. generous (Gloss: with Sg(C3)-heart Sg(C3)-good)
[SILCAWL Number: 0301]
Examples:
- nà mòlémà mwâsáa
'generous'
[na molema mʷasaː]
[3353532]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà mòlɛ̀lí [na molɛli]
prep. Tone: [3224]
1. sweet (Gloss: with Sg(C3)-sweetness)
[SILCAWL Number: 1565]
Examples:
- nà mòlɛ̀lí
'sweet'
[na molɛli]
[3224]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà mòló múbóoŋga [na molo muɓoⁿga]
prep. Tone: [3345653]
1. stubborn (Gloss: avec Sg(C3)-head Sg(C3)-hard)
[SILCAWL Number: 0317]
Examples:
- nà mòló múbóoŋga
'stubborn'
[na molo muɓoⁿga]
[3345653]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà mòŋgúmba [na moⁿguⁿɓa]
prep. Tone: [4354]
1. rich (Gloss: with Sg(C3)-wealth)
[SILCAWL Number: 0815]
Examples:
- nà mòŋgúmba
'rich'
[na moⁿguⁿɓa]
[4354]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà m̩̀púduŋgu [na m̩puɗuⁿgu]
prep. (
pl: nà mèpúduŋgu)
Tone: [32543]
1. hollow (Gloss: with Sg(C3)-hollow)
[SILCAWL Number: 1527]
Examples:
- nà m̩̀púduŋgu
'hollow'
[na m̩puɗuⁿgu]
[32543]
Frame Type: Isolation
- nà mèpúduŋgu
with Pl(C4)-hollow
'hollow (p)'
[na mepuɗuⁿgu]
[b4543]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
nà mwákò mwɛ́pì [na mʷako mʷɛːpi]
prep. (
pl: nà myákò myɛ́pì)
Tone: [35353]
1. early (Gloss: with Sg(C3)-morning Sg(C3)-all)
[SILCAWL Number: 1356]
2.
Examples:
nà ncùké [naⁿjuke]
prep. Tone: [324]
1. difficult (Gloss: with difficulty)
[SILCAWL Number: 0320]
Examples:
- nà ncùké
'difficult'
[naⁿjuke]
[324]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà ndìba [na ⁿɗiɓa]
prep. Tone: [43a]
1. deep (Gloss: with depth)
[SILCAWL Number: 1522]
Examples:
- nà ndìba
'deep'
[na ⁿɗiɓa]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
nà ndìndo [na ⁿɗiⁿɗo]
prep. Tone: [43a]
1. dirty (Gloss: with dirtiness)
[SILCAWL Number: 1585]
Examples:
- nà ndìndo
'dirty'
[na ⁿɗiⁿɗo]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà ŋgùdi [na ⁿguɗi]
prep. Tone: [43a]
1. strong (Gloss: with strength)
[SILCAWL Number: 1571]
Examples:
- nà ŋgùdi
'strong'
[na ⁿguɗi]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà pèko [na peko]
prep. Tone: [43a]
1. wise (Gloss: with wisdom)
[SILCAWL Number: 0258]
Examples:
- nà pèko
'wise'
[na peko]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà pìvi [na pivi]
prep. Tone: [43a]
1. thick (Gloss: with thickness)
[SILCAWL Number: 1517]
Examples:
- nà pìvi
'thick'
[na pivi]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà sáa [na saː]
prep. Tone: [454]
1. good (Gloss: with goodness)
[SILCAWL Number: 1576]
2. perfect [SILCAWL Number: 1580]
Examples:
- nà sáa
'good'
[na saː]
[454]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
nà sàso [na saso]
prep. Tone: [43a]
1. wide (Gloss: with width)
[SILCAWL Number: 1519]
Examples:
- nà sàso
'wide'
[na saso]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà sɔ́kɔ̀ [na sɔkɔ]
prep. Tone: [45a]
1. pointy (Gloss: with point)
[SILCAWL Number: 1537]
Examples:
- nà sɔ́kɔ̀
'pointy'
[na sɔkɔ]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà túmwà èndé [na tumʷaⁿɗe]
pro. int. Tone: [3534]
1. why (Gloss: with cause what)
[SILCAWL Number: 1688]
Examples:
- nà túmwà èndé
'why'
[na tumʷaⁿɗe]
[3534]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà únya [na unʲa]
prep. Tone: [454]
1. zealous (Gloss: with zeal)
[SILCAWL Number: 0312]
Examples:
- nà únya
'zealous'
[na unʲa]
[454]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà véeya [na veːja]
prep. Tone: [4554]
1. hot (Gloss: with Sg(C19)-fire)
[SILCAWL Number: 1552]
Examples:
- nà véeya
'hot'
[na veːja]
[4554]
Frame Type: Isolation
nà vìkúlèmbówà [na vikuleⁿɓowa]
prep. (
pl: nà lìkúlèmbówà)
Tone: [32534a]
1. hunchbacked (Gloss: with Sg(C19)-hunchback.sickness)
[SILCAWL Number: 0198]
Examples:
- nà vìkúlèmbówà
'hunchbacked'
[na vikuleⁿɓowa]
[32534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (other sg)
- nà lìkúlèmbówà
'hunchbacked'
[na likuleⁿɓowa]
[32534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (other pl)
nà vìmòní [na vimoni]
prep. Tone: [3224]
1. slow (Gloss: with Sg(C19)-slowness)
[SILCAWL Number: 1420]
Examples:
- nà vìmòní
'slow'
[na vimoni]
[3224]
Frame Type: Isolation
mòncácìyɛ́ [moⁿdʒatʃijɛ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ncácìyɛ́ pl: mèncácìyɛ́)
Tone: [534] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. leech [SILCAWL Number: 1136]
Examples:
- mòncácìyɛ́
'leech'
[moⁿdʒatʃijɛ]
4[534]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèncácìyɛ́
'leeches'
[meⁿdʒatʃijɛ]
4[534]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
vìncèbá [viⁿdʒeɓa]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: ncèbá pl: lìncèbá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. marmoset
Examples:
- vìncèbá
'marmoset'
[viⁿdʒeɓa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lìncèbá
'marmosets'
[liⁿdʒeɓa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ncèŋgá [ⁿdʒeⁿga]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. centipede [SILCAWL Number: 1138]
2. scorpion [SILCAWL Number: 1129]
Examples:
- ncèŋgá
'centipede'
[ⁿdʒeⁿga]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ncèŋgá à kóko [ⁿdʒeⁿga koko]
n. 9/10 (
pl: ncèŋgá nyá kókò)
Tone: [3443]
1. scorpion (Gloss: centipede AM crab)
[SILCAWL Number: 1129]
Examples:
- ncèŋgá à kóko
'scorpion'
[ⁿdʒeⁿga koko]
[3443]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- ncèŋgá nyá kókò
'scorpions'
[ⁿdʒeⁿga nʲa koko]
[34563]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ncèŋgá à màyòŋgá [ⁿdʒeⁿga majoⁿga]
n. 9/10 (
pl: ncèŋgá nyá màyòŋgá)
Tone: [452223]
1. scorpion (Gloss: centipede AM Pl(C6)-tooth)
[SILCAWL Number: 1129]
Examples:
- ncèŋgá à màyòŋgá
'scorpion'
[ⁿdʒeⁿga majoⁿga]
[452223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- ncèŋgá nyá màyòŋgá
'scorpions'
[ⁿdʒeⁿga nʲa majoⁿga]
[456223]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
-ncɛ̂ [ⁿdʒɛ]
v. Tone: [q]
1. if [SILCAWL Number: 1692]
Examples:
- ncɛ̂
'if'
[ⁿdʒɛ]
[p]
Frame Type: Isolation
- èdyâncɛ̂
2Sg-eat-COND
'if you (s) eat'
[eɗʲa ⁿdʒɛ]
3[kp]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- enyancɛ
2Sg-drink-COND
'if you (s) drink'
[enʲaⁿdʒɛ]
3[kp]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
ìncímà [iⁿdʒima]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: ncímà pl: màncímà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. coconut palm [SILCAWL Number: 1169]
Examples:
- ìncímà
'coconut palm'
[iⁿdʒima]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màncímà
'coconut palms'
[maⁿdʒima]
3[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ncìya [ⁿdʒija]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. gorilla
Examples:
- ncìya
'gorilla'
[ⁿdʒija]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ǹ̩ncùké [n̩dʒuke]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ncùké pl: mèncùké)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. problem [SILCAWL Number: 0325]
2. hardship, difficulty [SILCAWL Number: 0319]
Examples:
- ǹ̩ncùké
'problem'
[n̩dʒuke]
[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèncùké
'problems'
[meⁿdʒuke]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìndàkí [iⁿɗaki]
n. 5/4 (
Stem: ndàkí pl: mèndàkí irreg. infl.: Irregular class pairing)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. promise [SILCAWL Number: 0458]
Examples:
- ìndàkí
'promise'
[iⁿɗaki]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèndàkí
'promises'
[meⁿɗaki]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ndàmbwɛ [ⁿɗaⁿɓʷɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. rubber [SILCAWL Number: 1243]
2. ball
Examples:
- ndàmbwɛ
'rubber'
[ⁿɗaⁿɓʷɛ]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ndàndabobɛ [nɗaⁿɗaɓoɓɛ]
n. 7/6 (
pl: mandandabobɛ)
Tone: [433a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. spiderweb [SILCAWL Number: 1151]
Examples:
- ndàndabobɛ
'spiderweb'
[nɗaⁿɗaɓoɓɛ]
[433a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màndàndabobɛ
'spiderwebs'
[maⁿɗaⁿɗaɓoɓɛ]
4[333a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìndéŋ [iⁿɗeŋ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: ndéŋ pl: màndéŋ)
Tone: [5] Root Tone Melody: H
1. voice box, larynx, Adam's apple [SILCAWL Number: 0026]
2. goiter [SILCAWL Number: 0217]
Examples:
- ìndéŋ
'voice box, larynx, Adam's apple'
[iⁿɗeŋ]
4[5]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màndéŋ
'larynges'
[maⁿdeŋ]
4[5]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
1. present tense suffix
ndìba [ⁿɗiɓa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. depth
Examples:
- ndìba
'depth'
[ⁿɗiɓa]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ndìndo [ⁿɗiⁿɗo]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. filth, dirtiness
2. rubbish [SILCAWL Number: 0741]
Examples:
- ndìndo
'dirtiness'
[ⁿɗiⁿdo]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ndindo na bosasa.
'He looks at the dirtiness courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿɗiⁿɗo na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔndi ndindo e tɛi.
'He sees the dirtiness inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿɗiⁿɗo tɛi]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ndindo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the dirtiness courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿɗiⁿɗo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔncɛ ndindo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the dirtiness inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿɗiⁿɗo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Atokandi ndindo nyamɛ.
'He wants my dirtiness.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿɗiⁿɗo nʲamɛ]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (pl)
- Amutoka ndindo nyamɛ.
'He will want my dirtiness.'
[amutoka ⁿɗiⁿɗo nʲamɛ]
4655[43]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (pl)
- ndindo nya Ndanda
'Ndanda's dirtiness'
[ⁿɗiⁿɗo nʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[22]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (pl)
- m̩vela mwa ndindo
'the color of the dirtiness'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿɗiⁿɗo]
4445[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (pl)
ndìndo à dìlɔ̂ [ⁿɗiⁿɗo a ɗilɔ]
n. 9/10 (
pl: ndìndò nyá màlɔ̂)
Tone: [4333q]
1. earwax (Gloss: filth AM Sg(C5)-ear)
[SILCAWL Number: 0096]
Examples:
- ndìndo à dìlɔ̂
'earwax'
[ⁿɗiⁿɗo a ɗilɔ]
[4333q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- ndìndò nyá màlɔ̂
'earwaxes'
[ⁿɗiⁿɗo nʲa malɔ]
[4352p]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ndìndo nyá nyólò [ⁿɗiⁿɗo nʲa nʲolo]
n. 9/10 (
pl: ndindo nya nyolo)
Tone: [3245a]
1. semen, sperme (Gloss: filth Pl(C1a)-AM body)
[SILCAWL Number: 0100]
Examples:
- ndìndo nýa nýolò
'semen'
[ⁿɗiⁿɗo nʲa nʲolo]
[3245a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ndìndo nyá wàámu [ⁿɗiⁿɗo nʲa waːmu]
n. 9/10 (
pl: ndìndo nyá wàámu)
Tone: [325243]
1. semen, sperm (Gloss: filth Pl(C1a)-AM Pl(C2)-man)
[SILCAWL Number: 0100]
Examples:
- ndìndo nyá wàámu
'semen'
[ⁿɗiⁿɗo nʲa waːmu]
[325243]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ndómì [ⁿɗomi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. brother [SILCAWL Number: 0346]
Examples:
- ndómì
'brother'
[ⁿɗomi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ndómì à ìya [ⁿɗoma ija]
n. 9/10 (
pl: ndómì nyá ìya)
Tone: [5333a]
1. uncle (mother's brother) (Gloss: brother AM mother)
[SILCAWL Number: 0349]
Examples:
- ndómì à ìya
'uncle'
[ⁿɗoma ija]
[533i]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- ndómì nyá ìya
'uncles'
[ⁿdomi nʲa ija]
[5343a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
vìndóŋ̀ [viⁿɗoŋ]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: ndóŋ̀ pl: lìndóŋ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. clitoris [SILCAWL Number: 0049]
Examples:
- vìndóŋ̀
'clitoris'
[viⁿɗoŋ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòndóŋgò [moⁿɗoⁿgo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ndóŋgò pl: mèndóŋgò)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. face [SILCAWL Number: 0005]
2. forehead [SILCAWL Number: 0004]
Examples:
- mòndóŋgò
'face'
[moⁿɗoⁿgo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèndóŋgò
'faces'
[meⁿɗoⁿgo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mondoŋgo na bosasa.
'He looks at the face courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi moⁿɗoⁿgo na ɓosasa]
33662[53]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mondoŋgo e tɛi.
'He sees the face inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi moⁿɗoⁿgo tɛi]
466[35]25a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mondoŋgo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the face courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ moⁿɗoⁿgo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
33653[53]322J, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mondoŋgo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the face inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ moⁿɗoⁿgo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3653[52]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mondoŋgo mwamɛ.
'He wants my face.'
[atokaⁿɗi moⁿɗoⁿgo e mʷamɛ]
35663[52]35a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mondoŋgo mwamɛ.
'He will want my face.'
[amutoka moⁿɗoⁿgo e mʷamɛ]
36552[52]24a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mondoŋgo mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's face'
[moⁿdoⁿgo mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[63]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mondoŋgo
'the color of the face'
[m̩vela mʷa moⁿɗoⁿgo]
33363[5a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ndóo [ⁿɗoː]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. scar [SILCAWL Number: 0222]
Examples:
- ndóo
'scar'
[ⁿdoː]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ndɔ̀ndɔki [ⁿɗɔⁿɗɔki]
n. 9/10 Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. needle [SILCAWL Number: 0726]
Examples:
- ndɔ̀ndɔki
'needle'
[ⁿɗɔⁿɗɔki]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ndɔndɔki na bosasa.
'He looks at the needle courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿɗɔⁿɗɔki na ɓosasa]
4466[335]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ndɔndɔki e tɛi.
'He sees the needle inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿɗɔⁿɗɔki tɛi]
4556[333]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ndɔndɔki na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the needle courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿɗɔⁿɗɔki na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[333]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ndɔndɔki e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the needle inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿɗɔⁿɗɔki tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[333]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ndɔndɔki aamɛ.
'He wants my needle.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿɗɔⁿɗɔki aːmɛ]
4556[322]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ndɔndɔki aamɛ.
'He will want my needle.'
[amutoka ⁿɗɔⁿɗɔki aːmɛ]
4655[322]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ndɔndɔki a Ndanda
'Ndanda's needle'
[ⁿɗɔⁿɗɔki a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[333]322
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ndɔndɔki
'the color of the needle'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿɗɔⁿɗɔki]
4445[43a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ndɔ́ni [ⁿɗɔni]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. gold [SILCAWL Number: 1280]
Examples:
- ndɔ́ni
'gold'
[ⁿɗɔni]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ndɔ̀ŋgwɛ [ⁿɗɔⁿgʷɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. mud wasp [SILCAWL Number: 1144]
Examples:
- ndɔ̀ŋgwɛ
'mud wasp'
[ⁿɗɔⁿgʷɛ]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ndɔ́tɔ [ⁿɗɔtɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. dream [SILCAWL Number: 0129]
2. vision (supernatural) [SILCAWL Number: 0916]
Examples:
- ndɔ́tɔ
'dream'
[ⁿɗɔtɔ]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòndùma [moⁿɗuma]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ndùma pl: mèndùma)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. type of drum that produces a deep, heavy sound
Examples:
- mòndùma
'deep drum'
[moⁿɗuma]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèndùma
'deep drums'
[meⁿɗuma]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
1. like, as
mònɛ̀cɛ́ [monɛtʃɛ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: nɛ̀cɛ́ pl: mènɛ̀cɛ́)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. flea [SILCAWL Number: 1118]
Examples:
- mònɛ̀cɛ́
'flea'
[monɛtʃɛ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mènɛ̀cɛ́
'fleas'
[menɛtʃɛ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
nìná [nina]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. louse [SILCAWL Number: 1119]
Examples:
- nina
'louse'
[nina]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
eninyila [eninʲila]
v. (
Stem: nínyilà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. whisper [SILCAWL Number: 0436]
Examples:
- nínyilà
'whisper'
[eninʲila]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ènɔ́kɔ̀ [enɔkɔ]
v. (
Stem: nɔ́kɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. overtake, pass [SILCAWL Number: 1438]
Examples:
- ènɔ́kɔ̀
'overtake'
[enɔkɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mònɔ́ɔ [monɔː]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: nɔ́ɔ pl: mènɔ́ɔ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. finger [SILCAWL Number: 0059]
Examples:
- mònɔ́ɔ
'finger'
[monɔː]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mènɔ́ɔ
'fingers'
[menɔː]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ènùmba [enuⁿɓa]
v. (
Stem: nùmba)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. stink, smell (bad) [SILCAWL Number: 1569]
Examples:
- ènùmba
'stink'
[enuⁿɓa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ènùmbiyɛ [enuⁿɓije]
v. (
Stem: nùmbiyɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. smell [SILCAWL Number: 0136]
Examples:
- ènùmbiyɛ
'smell'
[enuⁿɓije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mònùncɛ [monuⁿdʒɛ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: nùncɛ pl: mènùncɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. shrew [SILCAWL Number: 1013]
Examples:
- mònùncɛ
'shrew'
[monuⁿdʒe]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mènùncɛ
'shrews'
[menuⁿdʒe]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ènúŋgulà [enuⁿgula]
v. (
Stem: núŋgulà)
Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. roll [SILCAWL Number: 1414]
Examples:
- ènúŋgulà
'roll'
[enuⁿgula]
4[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
1. Pl(C1a)
ènyâ [enʲa]
v. (
Stem: nyâ)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. drink [SILCAWL Number: 0149]
Examples:
- ènyâ
'drink'
[enʲa]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
nyai [nʲai]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fingernail [SILCAWL Number: 0062]
2. claw [SILCAWL Number: 1065]
Examples:
- nyáì
'fingernail'
[nʲai]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ènyàka [enʲaka]
v. (
Stem: nyàka)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. defecate [SILCAWL Number: 0121]
Examples:
- ènyàka
'defecate'
[enʲaka]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
nyàka [nʲaka]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. ox (general term), bovine [SILCAWL Number: 0958]
2. bull [SILCAWL Number: 0959]
Examples:
- nyàka
'ox'
[nʲaka]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi nyaka na bosasa.
'He looks at the ox courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi nʲaka na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ nyaka na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the ox courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ nʲaka na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ nyaka e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the ox inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ nʲaka tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi nyaka aamɛ.
'He wants my ox.'
[atokaⁿɗi nʲakaːmɛ]
4556[42]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka nyaka aamɛ.
'He will want my ox.'
[amutoka nʲakaːmɛ]
4655[42]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- nyaka a Ndanda
'Ndanda's ox'
[nʲaka ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[33]23
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa nyaka
'the color of the ox'
[m̩vela mʷa nʲaka]
4445[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ènyákumà [enʲakuma]
v. (
Stem: nyákumà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. chew [SILCAWL Number: 0143]
2. chew cud [SILCAWL Number: 1040]
Examples:
- ènyákumà
'chew'
[enʲakuma]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ènyálà [enʲala]
v. (
Stem: nyálà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. urinate [SILCAWL Number: 0119]
Examples:
- ènyálà
'urinate'
[enʲala]
3[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ènyàma [enʲama]
v. (
Stem: nyàma)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. get lost
Examples:
- ènyàma
'get lost'
[enʲama]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
nyàma [nʲama]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. animal [SILCAWL Number: 0957]
2. meat [SILCAWL Number: 0570]
Examples:
- nyàma
'animal'
[nʲama]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi nyama na bosasa.
'He looks at the animal courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi nʲama na ɓosasa]
4456[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi nyama e tɛi.
'He sees the animal inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi nʲama tɛi]
4556[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ nyama na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the animal courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ nʲama na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ nyama e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the animal inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ nʲama tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[33]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi nyama amɛ.
'He wants my animal.'
[atokaⁿɗi nʲama amɛ]
4556[22]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Atokandi nyama nyamɛ.
'He wants my animals.'
[atokaⁿɗi nʲama nʲamɛ]
4556[33]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (pl)
- Amutoka nyama amɛ.
'He will want my animal.'
[amutoka nʲama amɛ]
4655[22]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka nyama nyamɛ.
'He will want my animals.'
[amutoka nʲama nʲamɛ]
4655[33]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (pl)
- nyama a Ndanda
'Ndanda's animal'
[nʲama a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[32]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- nyama nya Ndanda
'Ndanda's animals'
[nʲama nʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[44]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (pl)
- m̩vela mwa nyama
'the color of the animal'
[m̩vela mʷa nʲama]
4445[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
nyàma à mòtóve [nʲama motove]
n. 9/10 (
pl: nyàmà nyá mòtóve)
Tone: [32254]
1. giraffe (Gloss: animal Sg(C3)-desert)
[SILCAWL Number: 0999]
Examples:
- nyàma à mòtóve
'giraffe'
[nʲama motove]
[32254]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- nyàmà nyá mòtóve
'giraffes'
[nʲama nʲa motove]
[325243]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
nyàméèní [nʲameːni]
ptcp. Tone: [4534] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. lost [SILCAWL Number: 0846]
Examples:
- nyàméèní
'lost'
[nʲameːni]
[4534]
Frame Type: Isolation
vìnyàmi [vinʲami]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: nyàmi pl: lìnyàmi)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. poor man [SILCAWL Number: 0814]
2. poor (person) [SILCAWL Number: 0816]
Examples:
- vìnyàmi
'poor man'
[vinʲami]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lìnyàmi
'poor men'
[linʲami]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ènyàmiyɛ [enʲamijɛ]
v. (
Stem: nyàmiyɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. lose [SILCAWL Number: 1473]
Examples:
- ènyàmiyɛ
'lose'
[enʲamijɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ènyàmíyɛ ìpùlɛ [enʲamijɛ ipulɛ]
v. (
Stem: nyàmíyɛ ìpùlɛ)
Tone: [35543a]
1. faint (Gloss: lose Sg(C5)-consciousness)
[SILCAWL Number: 0127]
Examples:
- ènyàmíyɛ ìpùlɛ
'faint'
[enʲamije ipule]
4[35543a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ènyámwà [enʲamʷa]
v. (
Stem: nyámwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. melt [SILCAWL Number: 1499]
Examples:
- ènyámwà
'melt'
[enʲamʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ènyáŋgà [enʲaⁿga]
v. (
Stem: nyáŋgà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. breastfeed (subject = child) (intr) [SILCAWL Number: 0488]
Examples:
- ènyáŋgà
'breastfeed (intr)'
[enʲaⁿga]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ènyáŋgiyɛ̀ [enʲaⁿgijɛ]
v. (
Stem: nyáŋgiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. breastfeed (subject = mother) (tr) [SILCAWL Number: 0488]
Examples:
- ènyáŋgiyɛ̀
'breastfeed (tr)'
[enʲaⁿgije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ènyáŋgwà [enʲaⁿgʷa]
v. (
Stem: nyáŋgwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. lick [SILCAWL Number: 0147]
Examples:
- ènyáŋgwà
'lick'
[enʲaⁿgʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
nyàŋgwɛ́ [nʲaⁿgʷɛ]
n. 1a/2 (
pl: wànyàŋgwɛ́)
Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. mother [SILCAWL Number: 0345]
Examples:
- nyàŋgwɛ́
'mother'
[nʲaⁿgʷɛ]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wànyàŋgwɛ́
'mothers'
[wanʲaⁿgʷɛ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi nyaŋgwɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the mother courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi nʲaⁿgʷɛ na ɓosasa]
4466[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi nyaŋgwɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the mother inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi nʲaⁿgʷɛ tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ nyaŋgwɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the mother courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ nʲaⁿgʷɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[24]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ nyaŋgwɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the mother inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ nʲaⁿgʷɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi nyaŋgwɛ aamɛ.
'He wants my mother.'
[atokaⁿɗi nʲaⁿgʷaːmɛ]
4556[23]3a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka nyaŋgwɛ aamɛ.
'He will want my mother.'
[amutoka nʲaⁿgʷaːmɛ]
4655[23]3a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- nyaŋgwɛ na Ndanda
'Ndanda's mother'
[nʲaⁿgʷɛ na ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[45]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa nyaŋgwɛ
'the color of the mother'
[m̩vela mʷa nʲaⁿgʷɛ]
4445[2i]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
nyàŋgwɛ́ à ɗíyò [nʲaⁿgʷɛ a ɗijo]
n. 9/10 (
pl: nyàŋgwɛ́ nyá míyò)
Tone: [3524a]
1. pupil (of eye) (Gloss: mother AM Sg(C5)-eye)
[SILCAWL Number: 0010]
Examples:
- nyàŋgwɛ́ à ɗíyò
'pupil'
[nʲaⁿgʷɛ a ɗijo]
[3524a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- nyàŋgwɛ́ nyá míyò
'pupils'
[nʲaⁿgʷɛ nʲa mijo]
[3445a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
nyàŋgwɛ́ élúkwɛɛ̀ [nʲaⁿgʷɛ lukʷɛ]
n. 1a/2 (
pl: wànyàŋgwɛ́ wálúkwɛɛ̀)
Tone: [3456i]
1. mother-in-law (Gloss: mother ??)
[SILCAWL Number: 0366]
Examples:
- nyàŋgwɛ́ élúkwɛɛ̀
'mother-in-law'
[nʲaⁿgʷɛ lukʷɛ]
[3456i]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wànyàŋgwɛ́ wálúkwɛɛ̀
'mothers-in-law'
[wanʲaⁿgʷɛ walukʷɛ]
[33456i]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
nyátì [nʲati]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. buffalo [SILCAWL Number: 0997]
Examples:
- nyátì
'buffalo'
[nʲati]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ènyàwa [enʲawa]
v. (
Stem: nyàwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. tear [SILCAWL Number: 1453]
Examples:
- ènyàwa
'tear'
[enʲawa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
nyàwéèní [nʲaweːni]
ptcp. Tone: [3523] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. torn [SILCAWL Number: 0730]
Examples:
- nyàwéèní
'torn'
[nʲaweːni]
[3523]
Frame Type: Isolation
ènyéle [nʲele]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: nyéle pl: bènyéle)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. bladder [SILCAWL Number: 0087]
Examples:
- ènyéle
'bladder'
[enʲele]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bènyéle
'bladders'
[ɓenʲele]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ányɛ̀ɛ́ [anʲɛː]
(
Stem: nyɛ̀ɛ́)
Tone: [23] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. that [SILCAWL Number: 1680]
Examples:
- ányɛ̀ɛ́
'that'
[anʲɛː]
5[23]
Frame Type: Isolation - C1
- ényɛ̀ɛ́
'that'
[enʲɛː]
5[23]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
nyɛ̀lɛlɛ [nʲɛlɛlɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. termite [SILCAWL Number: 1126]
Examples:
- nyɛ̀lɛlɛ
'termite'
[nʲɛlɛlɛ]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
nyɛ̀nyɛŋgu [nʲɛnʲɛⁿgu]
n. 9/10 Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. tickling
Examples:
- nyɛ̀nyɛŋgu
'tickling'
[nʲɛnʲɛⁿgu]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ènyɛ̀ŋgɛ [enʲɛⁿgɛ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: nyɛ̀ŋgɛ pl: bènyɛ̀ŋgɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. happiness
ènyɛ̀viyɛ [enʲɛvijɛ]
v. (
Stem: nyɛ̀viyɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. decorate [SILCAWL Number: 0898]
Examples:
- ènyɛ̀viyɛ
'decorate'
[enʲɛvije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
nyóì [nʲoi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bee [SILCAWL Number: 1143]
Examples:
- nyóì
'bee'
[nʲoi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
nyólò [nʲolo]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. body [SILCAWL Number: 0001]
Examples:
- nyólò
'body'
[nʲolo]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi nyolo na bosasa.
'He looks at the body courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi nʲolo na ɓosasa]
3344[53]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi nyolo e tɛi.
'He sees the body inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi nʲolo tɛi]
355[63]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ nyolo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the body courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ nʲolo na ɓosasa, namoːkanʲɛⁿgɛ]
2254[63]222J, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ nyolo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the body inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ nʲolo tei, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
254[63]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi nyolo aamɛ.
'He wants my body.'
[atokaⁿɗi nʲolaːmɛ]
3555[62]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka nyolo aamɛ.
'He will want my body.'
[amutoka nʲolaːmɛ]
3655[62]24
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- nyolo a Ndanda
'Ndanda's body'
[nʲolaː ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[52]23
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa nyolo
'the color of the body'
[m̩vela mʷa nʲolo]
3334[5a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
nyolo a wado [nʲolo a waɗo]
n. 9/10 (
pl: nyólò nyá wàdó)
Tone: [53223]
1. uterus (Gloss: body AM Pl(C2)-woman)
[SILCAWL Number: 0041]
2. vagina (Gloss: body AM Pl(C2)-woman)
[SILCAWL Number: 0048]
Examples:
- nyólò
'uterus'
[nʲolo a waɗo]
[53223]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mònyòni [monʲoni]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: nyòni pl: mènyòni)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. eggplant [SILCAWL Number: 1225]
Examples:
- mònyòni
'eggplant'
[monʲoni]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mènyòni
'eggplants'
[menʲoni]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mònyòŋgo [monʲoⁿgo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: nyòŋgo pl: mènyòŋgo)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. rainbow [SILCAWL Number: 1316]
Examples:
- mònyòŋgo
'rainbow'
[monʲoⁿgo]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mènyòŋgo
'rainbows'
[menʲoⁿgo]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
nyɔ̂ [nʲɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. snake [SILCAWL Number: 1095]
Examples:
- nyɔ̂
'snake'
[nʲɔ]
[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi nyɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the snake courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi nʲɔ na ɓosasa]
3345[6]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi nyɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the snake inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi nʲɔ tɛi]
3445[l]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ nyɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the snake courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ nʲɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[l]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ nyɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the snake inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ nʲɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[l]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi nyɔ aamɛ.
'He wants my snake.'
[atokaⁿɗi nʲɔ aːmɛ]
3445[l]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka nyɔ aamɛ.
'He will want my snake.'
[amutoka nʲɔ aːmɛ]
4655[l]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- nyɔ a Ndanda
'Ndanda's snake'
[nʲɔ a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[6]322
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa nyɔ
'the color of the snake'
[m̩vela mʷa nʲɔ]
4445[r]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ènyɔ̀iyɛ [enʲɔijɛ]
v. (
Stem: nyɔ̀iyɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. frighten [SILCAWL Number: 0277]
Examples:
- ènyɔ̀iyɛ
'frighten'
[enʲɔije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
vìnyɔ̀ní [vinʲɔni]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: nyɔ̀ní pl: lìnyɔ̀ní)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. bird [SILCAWL Number: 1041]
Examples:
- vìnyɔ̀ní
'bird'
[vinʲɔni]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lìnyɔ̀ní
'birds'
[linʲɔni]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi vinyɔni na bosasa.
'He looks at the bird courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi vinʲɔni na ɓosasa]
44664[34]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi vinyɔni e tɛi.
'He sees the bird inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi vinʲɔni tɛi]
45564[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ vinyɔni na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the bird courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ vinʲɔni na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44654[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ vinyɔni e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the bird inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ vinʲɔni tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46654[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi vinyɔni vamɛ.
'He wants my bird.'
[atokaⁿɗi vinʲɔni vamɛ]
45564[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka vinyɔni vamɛ.
'He will want my bird.'
[amutoka vinʲɔni vamɛ]
46554[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- vinyɔni va Ndanda
'Ndanda's bird'
[vinʲɔni va ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa vinyɔni
'the color of the bird'
[m̩vela mʷa vinʲɔni]
44453[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ènyɔ́nyiyɛ̀ [enʲɔnʲijɛ]
v. (
Stem: nyɔ́nyiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. stretch [SILCAWL Number: 1445]
2. straighten [SILCAWL Number: 1531]
Examples:
- ènyɔ́nyiyɛ̀
'stretch'
[enʲɔnʲije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ènyɔ́nyɔmɔ̀ [enʲɔnʲɔmɔ]
v. (
Stem: nyɔ́nyɔmɔ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. lie down [SILCAWL Number: 0152]
Examples:
- ènyɔ́nyɔmɔ̀
'lie down'
[enʲɔnʲɔmɔ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
nyɔ́nyɔpì [nʲɔnʲɔpi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. armpit [SILCAWL Number: 0051]
Examples:
- nyɔ́nyɔpì
'armpit'
[nʲɔnʲɔpi]
[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
nyɔ́ŋgɛ [nʲɔⁿgɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. thread [SILCAWL Number: 0727]
Examples:
- nyɔ́ŋgɛ
'thread'
[nʲɔⁿgɛ]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mànyɔ́ŋgɔ̀ [manʲɔⁿgɔ]
n. 5/6 pl (
Stem: nyɔ́ŋgɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. milk [SILCAWL Number: 0585]
Examples:
- mànyɔ́ŋgɔ̀
'milk'
[manʲɔⁿgɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi manyɔŋgɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the milk courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi manʲɔⁿgɔ na ɓosasa]
44663[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔndi manyɔŋgɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the milk inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi manʲɔⁿgɔ tɛi]
45563[53]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ manyɔŋgɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the milk courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ manʲɔⁿgɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[54]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔncɛ manyɔŋgɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the milk inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ manʲɔⁿgɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[53]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Atokandi manyɔŋgɔ mamɛ.
'He wants my milk.'
[atokaⁿɗi manʲɔⁿgɔ mamɛ]
45563[53]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (pl)
- Amutoka manyɔŋgɔ mamɛ.
'He will want my milk.'
[amutoka manʲɔⁿgɔ mamɛ]
46553[53]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (pl)
- manyɔŋgɔ ma Ndanda
'Ndanda's milk'
[manʲɔⁿgɔ ma ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (pl)
- m̩vela mwa manyɔŋgɔ
'the color of the milk'
[m̩vela mʷa manʲɔⁿgɔ]
44453[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (pl)
nyɔ̀ɔndɔ [nʲɔⁿɗɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. onion [SILCAWL Number: 1220]
Examples:
- nyɔ̀ɔndɔ
'onion'
[nʲɔⁿɗɔ]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Atokandi nyɔɔndɔ aamɛ.
'He wants my onion.'
[atokaⁿɗi nʲɔːⁿɗɔ aːmɛ]
4556[322]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka nyɔɔndɔ aamɛ.
'He will want my onion.'
[amutoka nʲɔːⁿɗɔ aːmɛ]
4655[322]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
nyɔ̀pínyà [nʲɔpinʲa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [45a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. lemon [SILCAWL Number: 1210]
Examples:
- nyɔ̀pínyà
'lemon'
[nʲɔpinʲa]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
nyɔ̂ à myòŋgo [nʲɔ a mʲoⁿgo]
n. 9/10 (
pl: nyɔ̂ nyá myòŋgo)
Tone: [643a]
1. green mamba (Gloss: snake AM grass)
[SILCAWL Number: 1099]
Examples:
- nyɔ̂ à myòŋgo
'green mamba'
[nʲɔ a mʲoⁿgo]
[643a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mònyúbɛ̀ [monʲuɓɛ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: nyúbɛ̀ pl: mènyúbɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. wrinkle [SILCAWL Number: 0187]
Examples:
- mònyúbɛ̀
'wrinkle'
[monʲuɓɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mènyúbɛ̀
'wrinkles'
[menʲuɓɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mònyúnyuà [monʲunʲwa]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: nyúnyuà pl: mènyúnywà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. penis [SILCAWL Number: 0046]
2. naked (person) [SILCAWL Number: 0540]
Examples:
- mònyúnyuà
'penis'
[monyunywa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
nyùwé [nʲuwe]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. orphan [SILCAWL Number: 0373]
Examples:
- nyùwé
'orphan'
[nʲuwe]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wánà wá nyùwé
'orphan children'
[wana wa nʲuwe]
[53423]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
ŋgà [ⁿga]
n. ? Tone: [p] Root Tone Melody: L
1. person
2. inhabitant [SILCAWL Number: 0527]
3. owner [SILCAWL Number: 0812]
Examples:
- ŋgà
'person'
[ⁿga]
[p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- ŋgà kàmerún
person Cameroon
'Cameroonian'
[ⁿga kamerun]
[3]224
Frame Type: Unique Frame
ŋgádì [ⁿgaɗi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. gun [SILCAWL Number: 0872]
Examples:
- ŋgádì
'gun'
[ⁿgaɗi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ŋgadi na bosasa.
'He looks at the gun courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿgaɗi na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ŋgadi e tɛi.
'He sees the gun inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿgaɗi tɛi]
3555[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ŋgadi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the gun courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿgaɗi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3454[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ŋgadi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the gun inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿgaɗi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ŋgadi aamɛ.
'He wants my gun.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿgaɗi aːmɛ]
3445[64]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ŋgadi aamɛ.
'He will want my gun.'
[amutoka ⁿgaɗi aːmɛ]
4655[64]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ŋgadi a Ndanda
'Ndanda's gun'
[ⁿgaɗi a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[64]223
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ŋgadi
'the color of the gun'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿgaɗi]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ŋgádì à lóbà [ⁿgaɗa loɓa]
n. 9/10 (
pl: ŋgádì nyá lóbà)
Tone: [5334a]
1. thunder (Gloss: gun AM sky)
[SILCAWL Number: 1333]
Examples:
- ŋgádì à lóbà
'thunder'
[ⁿgaɗa loɓa]
[5334a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- ŋgádì nyá lóbà
'thunders'
[ⁿgaɗi nʲa loɓa]
[5245a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòŋgàkó [moⁿgako]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ŋgàkó pl: meŋgako)
Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. monitor lizard [SILCAWL Number: 1104]
Examples:
- moŋgako
'monitor lizard'
[moⁿgako]
3[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- meŋgako
'monitor lizards'
[meⁿgako]
3[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ŋgàma [ⁿgama]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. reason, correctness
2. innocent (person) [SILCAWL Number: 0523]
Examples:
- ŋgàma
'innocent'
[ⁿgama]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation
ŋgàní [ⁿgani]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. proverb [SILCAWL Number: 0481]
Examples:
- ŋgàní
'proverb'
[ⁿgani]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgàŋga [ⁿgaⁿga]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. medicine man, traditional healer [SILCAWL Number: 0409]
2. fetish priest [SILCAWL Number: 0410]
Examples:
- ŋgàŋga
'medicine man'
[ⁿgaⁿga]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgàsá [ⁿgasa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. fin [SILCAWL Number: 1090]
Examples:
- ŋgàsá
'fin'
[ⁿgasa]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ŋgasa na bosasa.
'He looks at the fins courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿgasa na ɓosasa]
4456[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔndi ŋgasa e tɛi.
'He sees the fins inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿgasa tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ŋgasa na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the fins courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿgasa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔncɛ ŋgasa e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the fins inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿgasa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Atokandi ŋgasa nyamɛ.
'He wants my fins.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿgasa nʲmɛ]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (pl)
- Amutoka ŋgasa nyamɛ.
'He will want my fins.'
[amutoka ⁿgasa nʲmɛ]
4655[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (pl)
- ŋgasa nya Ndanda
'Ndanda's fins'
[ⁿgasa nʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (pl)
- m̩vela mwa ŋgasa
'the color of the fins'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿgasa]
4445[22]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (pl)
ŋgà ìkùba [ⁿga ikuɓa]
n. ? Tone: [433a]
1. blacksmith (Gloss: person Sg(C5)-forge)
[SILCAWL Number: 0399]
Examples:
- ŋgà ìkùba
'blacksmith'
[ⁿga ikuɓa]
[433a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgà máketì [ⁿga maketi]
n. ? Tone: [354a]
1. trader (Gloss: person market)
[SILCAWL Number: 0403]
Examples:
- ŋgà máketì
'trader'
[ⁿga maketi]
[354a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgà mbóka [ⁿga ⁿɓoka]
n. ? Tone: [45a]
1. bush-dweller (Gloss: person village)
[SILCAWL Number: 0528]
Examples:
- ŋgà mbóka
'bush-dweller'
[ⁿga ⁿɓoka]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgà mòŋgúmba [ⁿga moⁿguⁿɓa]
n. ? Tone: [4354]
1. rich man (Gloss: owner Sg(C3)-wealth)
[SILCAWL Number: 0813]
Examples:
- ŋgà mòŋgúmba
'rich man'
[ⁿga moⁿguⁿɓa]
[4354]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋ̩̀ŋgɛ́ni [ŋ̩gɛni]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ŋgɛ́ni pl: mèŋgɛ́ni)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. slander
Examples:
- ŋ̩̀ŋgɛ́ni
'slander'
[ŋ̩gɛni]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèŋgɛ́ni
'slanders'
[meⁿgɛni]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èŋgòla [eⁿgola]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: ŋgòla pl: bèŋgòla)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. charm, cursed object (that brings bad luck)
Examples:
- èŋgòla
'charm'
[eⁿgola]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèŋgòla
'charms'
[ɓeⁿgola]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ŋgólobe [ⁿgoloɓe]
n. 9/10 Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. cliff [SILCAWL Number: 1264]
2. valley [SILCAWL Number: 1265]
3.
Examples:
ŋgólokodì [ⁿgolokoɗi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [555a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. chameleon [SILCAWL Number: 1102]
Examples:
- ŋgólokodì
'chameleon'
[ⁿgolokoɗi]
[555a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgòmbá [ⁿgoⁿɓa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. porcupine [SILCAWL Number: 1018]
Examples:
- ŋgòmbá
'porcupine'
[ⁿgoⁿɓa]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ŋgomba na bosasa.
'He looks at the porcupine courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿgoⁿɓa na ɓosasa]
4456[34]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ŋgomba e tɛi.
'He sees the porcupine inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿgoⁿɓa tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ŋgomba na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the porcupine courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿgoⁿɓa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ŋgomba e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the porcupine inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿgoⁿɓa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ŋgomba aamɛ.
'He wants my porcupine.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿgoⁿɓaːmɛ]
4556[34]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ŋgomba aamɛ.
'He will want my porcupine.'
[amutoka ⁿgoⁿɓaːmɛ]
4655[34]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ŋgomba a Ndanda
'Ndanda's porcupine'
[ⁿgoⁿɓa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[34]23
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ŋgomba
'the color of the porcupine'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿgoⁿɓa]
4445[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ŋgònú [ⁿgonu]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. catfish [SILCAWL Number: 1084]
Examples:
- ŋgònú
'catfish'
[ⁿgonu]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ŋgonu na bosasa.
'He looks at the catfish courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿgonu na ɓosasa]
4456[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ŋgonu e tɛi.
'He sees the catfish inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿgonu tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ŋgonu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the catfish courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿgonu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ŋgonu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the catfish inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿgonu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ŋgonu aamɛ.
'He wants my catfish.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿgonu aːmɛ]
4556[34]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ŋgonu aamɛ.
'He will want my catfish.'
[amutoka ⁿgonu aːmɛ]
4655[34]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ŋgonu a Ndanda
'Ndanda's catfish'
[ⁿgonu a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ŋgonu
'the color of the catfish'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿgonu]
4445[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ŋgònú à túbɛ̀ [ⁿgonu a tuɓɛ]
n. 9/10 (
pl: ŋgònú nyá túbɛ̀)
Tone: [4634a]
1. eel (Gloss: catfish AM sea)
[SILCAWL Number: 1086]
Examples:
- ŋgònú à túbɛ̀
'eel'
[ⁿgonu a tuɓɛ]
[4634a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- ŋgònú nyá túbɛ̀
'eels'
[ⁿgonu nʲa tuɓɛ]
[3456a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ŋgòŋga [ⁿgoⁿga]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. chest [SILCAWL Number: 0033]
Examples:
- ŋgòŋga
'chest'
[ⁿgoⁿga]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ìŋgóŋgò [iⁿgoⁿgo]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: ŋgóŋgò pl: màŋgóŋgò)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. box [SILCAWL Number: 0625]
Examples:
- ìŋgóŋgò
'box'
[iⁿgoⁿgo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màŋgóŋgò
'boxes'
[maⁿgoⁿgo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi iŋgoŋgo na bosasa.
'He looks at the box courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi iⁿgoⁿgo na ɓosasa]
44663[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi iŋgoŋgo e tɛi.
'He sees the box inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi iⁿgoⁿgo tɛi]
45563[53]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ iŋgoŋgo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the box courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ iⁿgoⁿgo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[54]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ iŋgoŋgo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the box inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ iⁿgoⁿgo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[53]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi iŋgoŋgo dyamɛ.
'He wants my box.'
[atokaⁿɗi iⁿgoⁿgo ɗʲamɛ]
45563[53]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka iŋgoŋgo dyamɛ.
'He will want my box.'
[amutoka iⁿgoⁿgo ɗʲamɛ]
46553[53]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- iŋgoŋgo dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's box'
[iⁿgoⁿgo ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa iŋgoŋgo
'the color of the box'
[m̩vela mʷa iⁿgoⁿgo]
44453[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ŋgòsá [ⁿgosa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. thatch [SILCAWL Number: 0688]
Examples:
- ŋgòsá
'thatch'
[ⁿgosa]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgòyá [ŋ̩goja]
n. 9/10 Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. pig [SILCAWL Number: 0987]
Examples:
- ŋgoya
'pig'
[ŋ̩goja]
[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ŋgoya na bosasa.
'He looks at the pig courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿgoja na ɓosasa]
4456[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ŋgoya e tɛi.
'He sees the pig inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿgoja tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ŋgoya na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the pig courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿgoja na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ŋgoya e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the pig inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿgoja tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ŋgoya aamɛ.
'He wants my pig.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿgojaːmɛ]
4556[34]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ŋgoya aamɛ.
'He will want my pig.'
[amutoka ⁿgojaːmɛ]
4655[34]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ŋgoya a Ndanda
'Ndanda's pig'
[ⁿgoja ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[45]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ŋgoya
'the color of the pig'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿgoja]
4445[33]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ŋgòyá à èìcí [ⁿgoja a itʃi]
n. 9/10 (
pl: ŋgoya nya eici)
Tone: [352223]
1. warthog (Gloss: pig AM Sg(C7)-forest)
[SILCAWL Number: 1000]
Examples:
- ŋgòyá à èìcí
'warthog'
[ⁿgoja a itʃi]
[35223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- ŋgòyá nyá èìcí
'warthogs'
[ⁿgoja nʲa itʃi]
[35623]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ŋgɔ̀di [ŋgɔ̀ɗi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. snore
ŋgɔ̀i [ⁿgɔi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. shirt [SILCAWL Number: 0542]
2. robe (man's gown) [SILCAWL Number: 0545]
Examples:
- ŋgɔ̀i
'shirt'
[ⁿgɔi]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ŋgɔi na bosasa.
'He looks at the shirt courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿgɔi na ɓosasa]
4466[44]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ŋgɔi e tɛi.
'He sees the shirt inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿgɔi tɛi]
4556[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ŋgɔi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the shirt courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿgɔi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[32]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ŋgɔi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the shirt inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿgɔi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[33]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ŋgɔi aamɛ.
'He wants my shirt.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿgɔi aːmɛ]
4556[32]22i
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ŋgɔi aamɛ.
'He will want my shirt.'
[amutoka ⁿgɔi aːmɛ]
4655[32]22i
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ŋgɔi a Ndanda
'Ndanda's shirt'
[ⁿgɔi a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[32]223
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ŋgɔi
'the color of the shirt'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿgɔi]
4445[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ŋgɔ̀mɔ [ⁿgɔmɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. drum
Examples:
- ŋgɔ̀mɔ
'drum'
[ⁿgɔmɔ]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ŋgɔmɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the drum courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿgɔmɔ na ɓosasa]
4456[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ŋgɔmɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the drum inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿgɔmɔ tɛi]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ŋgɔmɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the drum courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿgɔmɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ŋgɔmɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the drum inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿgɔmɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ŋgɔmɔ aamɛ.
'He wants my drum.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿgɔmɔ aːmɛ]
4556[32]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ŋgɔmɔ aamɛ.
'He will want my drum.'
[amutoka ⁿgɔmɔ aːmɛ]
4655[32]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ŋgɔmɔ a Ndanda
'Ndanda's drum'
[ⁿgɔmɔ a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[32]223
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ŋgɔmɔ
'the color of the drum'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿgɔmɔ]
4445[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ŋgɔ̀mɔ étìikî [ⁿgɔmɔ etiːkiː]
n. 9/10 (
pl: ŋgɔ̀mɔ nyítìikî)
Tone: [43633p]
1. small drum (Gloss: drum Sg(C??)-small)
[SILCAWL Number: 0886]
Examples:
- ŋgɔ̀mɔ étìikî
'small drum'
[ⁿgɔmɔ etiːkiː]
[43633p]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- ŋgɔ̀mɔ nyítìikî
'small drums'
[ⁿgɔmɔ nʲitiːkiː]
[4363p]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ŋgɔ̀mɔ étúbwɛɛ̀ [ⁿgɔmɔ etuɓʷɛ]
n. 9/10 (
pl: ŋgɔ̀mɔ nyítúbwɛɛ̀)
Tone: [4356i]
1. big drum (Gloss: drum Sg(C??)-big)
[SILCAWL Number: 0885]
Examples:
- ŋgɔ̀mɔ étúbwɛɛ̀
'big drum'
[ⁿgɔmɔ etuɓʷɛ]
[4356i]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- ŋgɔ̀mɔ nyítúbwɛɛ̀
'big drums'
[ⁿgɔmɔ nʲituɓʷɛ]
[4356i]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ŋgɔ̀ndɛ [ⁿgɔⁿɗɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. moon [SILCAWL Number: 1318]
2. month [SILCAWL Number: 1368]
Examples:
- ŋgɔ̀ndɛ
'moon'
[ⁿgɔⁿɗɛ]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgɔ̀ni [ⁿgɔni]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. daughter [SILCAWL Number: 0356]
2. young (person) (feminine) [SILCAWL Number: 0246]
Examples:
- ŋgɔ̀ni
'daughter'
[ⁿgɔni]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgɔ̀ni à mwàdó [ⁿgɔni a mʷaɗo]
n. 9/10 (
pl: ŋgɔ̀ni nyá wàdó)
Tone: [43223]
1. young woman (Gloss: girl AM Sg(C3)-woman)
Examples:
- ŋgɔ̀ni à mwàdó
'young woman'
[ⁿgɔni a mʷaɗo]
[43223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- ŋgɔ̀ni nyá wàdó
'young women'
[ⁿgɔni nʲa waɗo]
[43523]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ŋgɔ̀ŋgɔ́lɔ̀ [ⁿgɔⁿgɔlɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [45a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. millipede [SILCAWL Number: 1139]
Examples:
- ŋgɔ̀ŋgɔ́lɔ̀
'millipede'
[ⁿgɔⁿgɔlɔ]
[45a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgɔ̀ɔŋgɔ [ⁿgɔːⁿgɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. north wind
Examples:
- ŋgɔ̀ɔŋgɔ
'north wind'
[ⁿgɔːⁿgɔ]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgɔ̀vyɔ́ [ⁿgɔvʲɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. mushroom [SILCAWL Number: 1226]
Examples:
- ŋgɔ̀vyɔ́
'mushroom'
[ⁿgɔvʲɔ]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgùbú [ⁿguɓu]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. hippopotomus [SILCAWL Number: 0996]
Examples:
- ŋgùbú
'hippopotamus'
[ⁿguɓu]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ŋgubu na bosasa.
'He looks at the hippopotamus courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ⁿguɓu na ɓosasa]
4456[45]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ŋgubu e tɛi.
'He sees the hippopotamus inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ⁿguɓu tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ŋgubu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the hippopotamus courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ⁿguɓu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ŋgubu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the hippopotamus inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ⁿguɓu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ŋgubu aamɛ.
'He wants my hippopotamus.'
[atokaⁿɗi ⁿguɓu aːmɛ]
4556[34]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ŋgubu aamɛ.
'He will want my hippopotamus.'
[amutoka ⁿguɓu aːmɛ]
4655[34]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ŋgubu a Ndanda
'Ndanda's hippopotamus'
[ⁿguɓu a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ŋgubu
'the color of the hippopotamus'
[m̩vela mʷa ⁿguɓu]
4445[22]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ŋgudi [ⁿguɗi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. strength [SILCAWL Number: 1572]
Examples:
- ŋgùdi
'strength'
[ⁿguɗi]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòŋgùmá [moⁿguma]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ŋgùmá pl: mèŋgùmá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. grass-snake [SILCAWL Number: 1096]
Examples:
- mòŋgùmá
'grass-snake'
[moⁿguma]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèŋgùmá
'grass-snakes'
[meⁿguma]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòŋgúmba [moⁿgumⁿɓa]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ŋgúmba pl: mèŋgúmba)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. wealth
ŋgúu [ⁿguː]
adj. nom. Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. fair, just [SILCAWL Number: 0521]
2. enough, sufficient [SILCAWL Number: 1635]
Examples:
- ŋgúu
'fair'
[ⁿguː]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation
- èdíya ŋgúu
INF-be fair
'be fair'
[eɗʲa ⁿguː]
25[44]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
ŋgwábà [ⁿgʷaɓa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. guava [SILCAWL Number: 1215]
Examples:
- ŋgwábà
'guava'
[ⁿgʷaɓa]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgwàé [ⁿgʷae]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. partridge [SILCAWL Number: 1046]
Examples:
- ŋgwàé
'partridge'
[ⁿgʷae]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgwɛ́ [ⁿgwɛ]
pro. Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: H
1. me
2. the self [SILCAWL Number: 0327]
Examples:
- ŋgwɛ́
'the self'
[ⁿgwɛ]
[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgwɛ́lì [ⁿgʷɛli]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sorcery, witchcraft [SILCAWL Number: 0918]
Examples:
- ŋgwɛ́lì
'sorcery'
[ⁿgʷɛli]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ŋgwɛ́ mɛ́ɛni [ⁿgwɛ mɛːni]
pro. Tone: [5654]
1. self ?? (Gloss: self ??)
[SILCAWL Number: 0327]
Examples:
- ŋgwɛ́ mɛ́ɛni
'myself'
[ⁿgwɛ mɛːni]
[5654]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
1. OBJNOM
dyóbà [ɗʲoɓa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: óbà pl: móbà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. day [SILCAWL Number: 1367]
2. daytime [SILCAWL Number: 1383]
Examples:
- dyóbà
'day'
[ɗʲoɓa]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- móbà
'days'
[moɓa]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi dyoba na bosasa.
'He looks at the day courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɗʲoɓa na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi dyoba e tɛi.
'He sees the day inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɗʲoɓa tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ dyoba na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the day courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɗʲoɓa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ dyoba e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the day inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɗʲoɓa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi dyoba dyamɛ.
'He wants my day.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɗʲoɓa ɗʲamɛ]
3444[64]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka dyoba dyamɛ.
'He will want my day.'
[amutoka ɗʲoɓa ɗʲamɛ]
4655[64]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- dyoba dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's day'
[ɗʲoɓa ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa dyoba
'the color of the day'
[m̩vela mʷa ɗʲoɓa]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
dyòdi [ɗʲoɗi]
n. ? (
Stem: òdi)
Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. bitterness
Examples:
- dyòdi
'bitterness'
[ɗʲoɗi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
dyóì [ɗʲoi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: óì pl: móì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. nose [SILCAWL Number: 0011]
Examples:
- dyóì
'nose'
[ɗʲoi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- móì
'noses'
[moi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi dyoi na bosasa.
'He looks at the nose courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɗʲoi na ɓosasa]
3355[64]332a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi dyoi e tɛi.
'He sees the nose inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɗʲoi tɛi]
355[63]52
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ dyoi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the nose courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗɛ ɗʲoi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atokandi dyoi dyamɛ.
'He wants my nose.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɗʲoi ɗʲamɛ]
3555[63]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka dyoi dyamɛ.
'He will want my nose.'
[amutoka ɗʲoi ɗʲamɛ]
4655[63]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- dyoi dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's nose'
[ɗʲoi ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa dyoi
'the color of the nose'
[m̩vela mʷa ɗʲoi]
3334[5a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
dyóì [ɗʲoi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: óì pl: móì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. speech, discourse [SILCAWL Number: 0482]
Examples:
- dyóì
'speech'
[ɗʲoi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- móì
'speeches'
[moi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èókà [eoka]
v. (
Stem: ókà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. hear [SILCAWL Number: 0134]
2. feel [SILCAWL Number: 0137]
3. listen [SILCAWL Number: 0135]
Examples:
- èókà
'hear'
[eoka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èókanà [eokana]
v. (
Stem: ókanà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. agree [SILCAWL Number: 0472]
2. get along
Examples:
- èókanà
'agree'
[eokana]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èóka ààncé [eoka aːⁿdʒe]
v. (
Stem: óka ààncé)
Tone: [65223]
1. be hot (of person) (Gloss: feel heat)
[SILCAWL Number: 0178]
Examples:
- èóka ààncé
'be hot'
[eoka aːⁿdʒe]
4[65223]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èókà dyɔ́ŋgɔ [oːka ɗʲɔⁿgɔ]
v. (
Stem: ókà dyɔ́ŋgɔ)
Tone: [5243]
1. be afraid (Gloss: feel Sg(C5)-fear)
Examples:
- èókà dyɔ́ŋgɔ
'be afraid'
[oːka ɗʲɔⁿgɔ]
4[5243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èóka ènyɛ̀ŋgɛ [eoka enʲɛⁿgɛ]
v. (
Stem: óka ènyɛ̀ŋgɛ)
Tone: [6543a]
1. be happy (Gloss: feel Sg(C7)-happiness)
[SILCAWL Number: 0267]
Examples:
- èóka ènyɛ̀ŋgɛ
'be happy'
[eoka enʲɛⁿgɛ]
4[6543a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èóka èvɛ́yɛ á ènyâ mèéba [eoka evɛjɛ anʲa meːɓa]
v. (
Stem: óka èvɛ́yɛ á ènyâ mèéba)
Tone: [6534452q243]
1. be thirsty (Gloss: feel Sg(C7)-desire AM INF-drink Pl(C4)-water)
[SILCAWL Number: 0181]
Examples:
- èóka èvɛ́yɛ á ènyâ mèéba
'be thirsty'
[eoka evɛjɛ anʲa meːɓa]
4[6534452q243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èóka màmàáŋgɔ̀ [oːka mamaːⁿgɔ]
v. (
Stem: óka màmàáŋgɔ̀)
Tone: [65224a]
1. pity (Gloss: feel Pl(C6)-pity)
Examples:
- èóka màmàáŋgɔ̀
'pity'
[oːka mamaːⁿgɔ]
4[65224a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èóka sài [eoka sai]
v. (
Stem: óka sài)
Tone: [653a]
1. be hungry (Gloss: feel hunger)
[SILCAWL Number: 0179]
Examples:
- èóka sài
'be hungry'
[eoka sai]
4[653a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èóka vìyɔ̂ [oːka vijɔ]
v. (
Stem: óka vìyɔ̂)
Tone: [652p]
1. be sleepy (Gloss: feel Sg(C19)-sleepiness)
[SILCAWL Number: 0184]
Examples:
- èóka vìyɔ̂
'be sleepy'
[oːka viyɔ]
4[652p]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èókiyɛ̀ bwáì [oːkije ɓʷai]
v. (
Stem: ókiyɛ̀ bwáì)
Tone: [55534a]
1. hurt, inflict pain (Gloss: INF-feel-CAUS Sg(C14)-pain)
[SILCAWL Number: 0231]
Examples:
- èókiyɛ̀ bwáì
'hurt'
[oːkije ɓʷai]
4[55534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èòkwa [eokʷa]
v. (
Stem: òkwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. run [SILCAWL Number: 0159]
Examples:
- èòkwa
'run'
[eokʷa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- Aokwandi.
'He runs.'
[aokʷaⁿɗi]
4[45]4
Frame Type: 1. He _____.
- Aokwancɛ
'If he runs'
[aokʷaⁿdʒɛ]
4[46]3
Frame Type: 2. If he _____
èóla [eola]
v. (
Stem: óla)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. be.sated [SILCAWL Number: 0180]
Examples:
- èóla
'be sated'
[eola]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èòló [eolo]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: òló pl: bèòló)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
Examples:
- Alɔŋgɔndi eolo na bosasa.
'He looks at the lizard courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi eolo na ɓosasa]
44563[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi eolo e tɛi.
'He sees the lizard inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi eolo tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ eolo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the lizard courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ eolo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ eolo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the lizard inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ eolo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi eolo eamɛ.
'He wants my lizard.'
[atokaⁿɗi eolo amɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka eolo eamɛ.
'He will want my lizard.'
[amutoka eolo amɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- eolo a Ndanda
'Ndanda's lizard'
[oːlo a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa eolo
'the color of the lizard'
[m̩vela mʷa olo]
4445[22]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èólwà [eolʷa]
v. (
Stem: ólwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. evade capture (barely), escape [SILCAWL Number: 0795]
Examples:
- èólwà
'evade capture'
[eolʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èòlwa [eolwa]
v. (
Stem: òlwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. drag [SILCAWL Number: 1435]
Examples:
- èòlwa
'drag'
[eolwa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èómà [eoma]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: ómà pl: bèómà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. baobab tree [SILCAWL Number: 1162]
Examples:
- èómà
'baobab tree'
[eoma]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèómà
'baobab trees'
[ɓeoma]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èòma [eoma]
v. (
Stem: òma)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. go down, descend [SILCAWL Number: 1410]
Examples:
- èòma
'go down'
[eoma]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èòmbwa [eoⁿɓʷa]
v. (
Stem: òmbwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. go to procure meat or non-vegetal sustenance by one or more of a variety of possible
means (eg. hunting, fishing, trapping, etc.)
Examples:
- èòmbwa
'get meat'
[eoⁿɓʷa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èómì [eomi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: ómì pl: byomi)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. splendor, glory [SILCAWL Number: 1575]
Examples:
- èómì
'splendor'
[eomi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- byómì
'splendors'
[ɓʲomi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòómì [moːmi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ómì pl: mìómì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. male
èòmiyɛ̀ [eomije]
v. (
Stem: òmiyɛ̀)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. lower [SILCAWL Number: 1428]
2. unload [SILCAWL Number: 0865]
Examples:
- èòmiyɛ̀
'lower'
[eomije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èómwà [eomʷa]
v. (
Stem: ómwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. greet [SILCAWL Number: 0443]
Examples:
- èómwà
'greet'
[eomʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èóncóncò [eoⁿdʒoⁿdʒo]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: óncóncò pl: bèóncóncò)
Tone: [45a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. yawn
èóndà [eoⁿɗa]
v. (
Stem: óndà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. call (someone) [SILCAWL Number: 0444]
Examples:
- èóndà
'call'
[eoⁿɗa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èónda màcée [eoⁿɗa matʃeː]
v. (
Stem: ónda màcée)
Tone: [65232]
1. cackle (as of chicken) (Gloss: call Pl(C6)-egg)
[SILCAWL Number: 1077]
Examples:
- èónda màcée
'cackle'
[eoⁿɗa matʃeː]
4[65232]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dyòŋgá [ɗʲoⁿga]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: òŋgá pl: mòŋgá)
Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. price [SILCAWL Number: 0825]
Examples:
- dyòŋgá
'price'
[ɗʲoⁿga]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mòŋgá
'price'
[moⁿga]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi dyoŋga na bosasa.
'He looks at the price courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɗʲoⁿga na ɓosasa]
4456[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi dyoŋga e tɛi.
'He sees the price inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɗʲoⁿga tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ dyoŋga na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the price courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɗʲoⁿga na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ dyoŋga e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the price inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɗʲoⁿga tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi dyoŋga dyamɛ.
'He wants my price.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɗʲoⁿga ɗʲamɛ]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka dyoŋga dyamɛ.
'He will want my price.'
[amutoka ɗʲoⁿga ɗʲamɛ]
4655[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- dyoŋga dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's price'
[ɗʲoⁿga ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[45]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa dyoŋga
'the color of the price'
[m̩vela mʷa ɗʲoⁿga]
4445[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èòŋga [eoⁿga]
v. (
Stem: òŋga)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. get well, recover [SILCAWL Number: 0210]
Examples:
- èòŋga
'get well'
[eoⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èòŋga [eoⁿga]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: òŋga pl: byòŋga)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. joke
Examples:
- èòŋga
'joke'
[eoⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- byòŋga
'jokes'
[ɓʲoⁿga]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èòŋgana [eoⁿgana]
v. (
Stem: òŋgana)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. discuss, talk about
2. hurry [SILCAWL Number: 1421]
Examples:
- èòŋgana
'discuss'
[eoⁿgana]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èòŋgiyɛ [eoⁿgije]
v. (
Stem: òŋgiyɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. heal, cure (Gloss: heal, cure)
[SILCAWL Number: 0208]
Examples:
- èòŋgiyɛ
'heal'
[eoⁿgije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòóŋgolò [moːⁿgolo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: óŋgolò pl: mìóŋgolò)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. round (thing) [SILCAWL Number: 1529]
Examples:
- mòóŋgolò
'round'
[moːⁿgolo]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
màòpa [maopa]
n. 5/6 pl (
Stem: òpa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. dew [SILCAWL Number: 1338]
Examples:
- màòpa
'dew'
[maopa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòòpáni [moːpani]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: òpáni pl: mìòpáni)
Tone: [354] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. wet [SILCAWL Number: 1549]
Examples:
- mòòpáni
'wet'
[moːpani]
4[354]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
èósuwɛ̀ [eosuwɛ]
v. (
Stem: ósuwɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. shave (oneself) [SILCAWL Number: 0565]
Examples:
- èósuwɛ̀
'shave'
[eosuwɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èóyà [eoja]
v. (
Stem: óyà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. kill [SILCAWL Number: 0511]
2. trap [SILCAWL Number: 0793]
3. slaughter [SILCAWL Number: 0797]
Examples:
- èóyà
'kill'
[eoja]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mɔ̀ɔ́bì [mɔːɓi]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: ɔ́bì pl: wàɔ́bì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fisherman (Gloss: fish-AGNOM)
[SILCAWL Number: 0397]
Examples:
- mɔ̀ɔ́bì
'fisherman'
[mɔːɓi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàɔ́bì
'fishermen'
[waɔɓi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi moɔbi na bosasa.
'He looks at the fisherman courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mɔːɓi na ɓosasa]
44663[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi moɔbi e tɛi.
'He sees the fisherman inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mɔːɓi tɛi]
45563[53]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ moɔbi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the fisherman courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mɔːɓi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ moɔbi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the fisherman inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mɔːɓi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[53]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Amutoka moɔbi mwamɛ.
'He wants my fisherman.'
[atokaⁿɗi mɔːɓi mʷamɛ]
45563[53]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Atokandi moɔbi mwamɛ.
'He will want my fisherman.'
[amutoka mɔːɓi mʷamɛ]
46553[53]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- moɔbi mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's fisherman'
[mɔːɓi mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa moɔbi
'the color of the fisherman'
[m̩vela mʷa mɔːɓi]
44453[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èɔ́bɔ̀ [eɔɓɔ]
v. (
Stem: ɔ́bɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fish, go fishing [SILCAWL Number: 0799]
Examples:
- èɔ́bɔ̀
'fish'
[eɔɓɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èɔ́cɛ̀ [eɔtʃɛ]
v. (
Stem: ɔ́cɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. swim [SILCAWL Number: 0160]
Examples:
- èɔ́cɛ̀
'swim'
[eɔtʃɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èɔ̀cí [eɔtʃi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: ɔ̀cí pl: bèɔ̀cí)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. curse [SILCAWL Number: 0921]
Examples:
- èɔ̀cí
'curse'
[eɔtʃi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèɔ̀cí
'curses'
[ɓeɔtʃi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ɔ́dà [ɔɗa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. order, command (Gloss: order, command)
[SILCAWL Number: 0498]
Examples:
- ɔ́dà
'order'
[ɔɗa]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èɔ́dyiyɛ̀ [eɔɗʲije]
v. (
Stem: ɔ́dyiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. be able [SILCAWL Number: 1570]
Examples:
- èɔ́dyiyɛ̀
'be able'
[eɔɗʲije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èɔ̀dyɔ [eɔɗʲɔ]
v. (
Stem: ɔ̀dyɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. rest [SILCAWL Number: 0185]
Examples:
- èɔ̀dyɔ
'rest'
[eɔɗʲɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mìɔ̀dyɔ́ [mijɔɗʲɔ]
n. 3/4 pl (
Stem: ɔ̀dyɔ́)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. fur [SILCAWL Number: 1027]
Examples:
- mìɔ̀dyɔ́
'fur'
[mijɔɗʲɔ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mɔ̀ɔ̀dyɔ́ [mɔːɗʲɔ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ɔ̀dyɔ́ pl: mìɔ̀dyɔ́)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. hair (of body) [SILCAWL Number: 0029]
Examples:
- mɔ̀ɔ̀dyɔ́
'hair (of body)'
[mɔːdʒɔ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mìɔ̀dyɔ́
'hairs (of body)'
[miɔdʒɔ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi moɔdyɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the hair courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mɔːɗʲɔ na ɓosasa]
44663[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi moɔdyɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the hair inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mɔːɗʲɔ tɛi]
46663[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ moɔdyɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the hair courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mɔːɗʲɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
45653[35]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ moɔdyɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the hair inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mɔːɗʲɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi moɔdyɔ mwamɛ.
'He wants my hair.'
[atokaⁿɗi mɔːɗʲɔ mʷamɛ]
46663[35]6a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka moɔdyɔ mwamɛ.
'He will want my hair.'
[amutoka mɔːɗʲɔ mʷamɛ]
46552[24]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- moɔdyɔ mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's hair'
[mɔːɗʲɔ mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa moɔdyɔ
'the color of the hair'
[m̩vela mʷa mɔːɗʲɔ]
33352[22]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èɔ̀kɔ [eɔkɔ]
v. (
Stem: ɔ̀kɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. curse [SILCAWL Number: 0920]
Examples:
- èɔ̀kɔ
'curse'
[eɔkɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dyɔ̀mbɛ [ɗʲɔⁿɓɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: ɔ̀mbɛ pl: mɔ̀mbɛ)
Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. door [SILCAWL Number: 0665]
Examples:
- dyɔ̀mbɛ
'door'
[ɗʲɔⁿɓɛ]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mɔ̀mbɛ
'doors'
[mɔⁿɓɛ]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi dyɔmbɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the door courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɗʲɔⁿɓɛ na ɓosasa]
4456[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi dyɔmbɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the door inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɗʲɔⁿɓɛ tɛi]
4556[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ dyɔmbɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the door courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɗʲɔⁿɓɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ dyɔmbɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the door inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɗʲɔⁿɓɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[33]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi dyɔmbɛ dyamɛ.
'He wants my door.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɗʲɔⁿɓɛ ɗʲamɛ]
4556[33]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka dyɔmbɛ dyamɛ.
'He will want my door.'
[amutoka ɗʲɔⁿɓɛ ɗʲamɛ]
4655[33]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- dyɔmbɛ dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's door'
[ɗʲɔⁿɓɛ ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa dyɔmbɛ
'the color of the door'
[m̩vela mʷa ɗʲɔⁿɓɛ]
4445[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
dyɔ̀mbɔ́ [ɗʲɔⁿɓɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: ɔ̀mbɔ́ pl: mɔ̀mbɔ́)
Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. a variety of river crab that lives in the forest [SILCAWL Number: 1091]
Examples:
- dyɔ̀mbɔ́
'crab'
[ɗʲɔⁿɓɔ]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mɔ̀mbɔ́
'crabs'
[mɔⁿɓɔ]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ɔ́mɔ̀ [ɔmɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. semen, sperm [SILCAWL Number: 0100]
Examples:
- ɔ́mɔ̀
'semen'
[ɔmɔ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èɔ́nci [eɔⁿdʒi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: ɔ́nci pl: bèɔ́nci)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. oath [SILCAWL Number: 0459]
Examples:
- èɔ́nci
'oath'
[eoⁿdʒi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèɔ́nci
'oaths'
[ɓeoⁿdʒi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mɔ̀ɔ́nì [mɔːni]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ɔ́nì pl: mìɔ́nì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. flying ant [SILCAWL Number: 1125]
Examples:
- mɔ̀ɔ́nì
'flying ant'
[mɔːni]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mìɔ́nì
'flying ants'
[miɔni]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mɔ̀ɔ̀ni [mɔːni]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: ɔ̀ni pl: mìɔ̀ni)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. muscle [SILCAWL Number: 0089]
2. flesh
Examples:
- mɔ̀ɔ̀ni
'muscle'
[mɔːni]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mìɔ̀ni
'muscles'
[miɔni]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
dyɔ́ŋgɔ [ɗʲɔⁿgɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: ɔ́ŋgɔ pl: mɔ́ŋgɔ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. fear [SILCAWL Number: 0276]
2. reverence, awe (for God) [SILCAWL Number: 0905]
Examples:
- dyɔ́ŋgɔ
'reverence'
[ɗʲɔⁿgɔ]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mɔ́ŋgɔ
'reverences'
[mɔⁿgɔ]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èɔ́ŋgɔlɔ̀ [eɔⁿgɔlɔ]
v. (
Stem: ɔ́ŋgɔlɔ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. brush against, graze
Examples:
- èɔ́ŋgɔlɔ̀
'brush'
[eɔⁿgɔlɔ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
bɔ̀ŋgú [ɓɔⁿgu]
n. 14/4 sg (
Stem: ɔ̀ŋgú)
Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. brain [SILCAWL Number: 0081]
Examples:
- bɔ̀ŋgú
'brain'
[ɓɔⁿgu]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi bɔŋgu na bosasa.
'He looks at the brain courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɓɔⁿgu na ɓosasa]
4466[45]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi bɔŋgu e tɛi.
'He sees the brain inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɓɔⁿgu tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ bɔŋgu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the brain courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɓɔⁿgu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[45]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ bɔŋgu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the brain inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɓɔⁿgu e tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]45B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi bɔŋgu bwamɛ.
'He wants my brain.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɓɔⁿgu ɓʷamɛ]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka bɔŋgu bwamɛ.
'He will want my brain.'
[amutoka ɓɔⁿgu ɓʷamɛ]
4655[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- bɔŋgu bwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's brain'
[ɓɔⁿgu ɓʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[45]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa bɔŋgu
'the color of the brain'
[m̩vela mʷa ɓɔⁿgu]
4445[33]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
dyɔ̀ɔlɔ́ [ɗʲɔːlɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: ɔ̀ɔlɔ́ pl: mɔ̀ɔlɔ́)
Tone: [324] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. abscess [SILCAWL Number: 0212]
Examples:
- dyɔ̀ɔlɔ́
'abscess'
[ɗʲɔːlɔ]
[324]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mɔ̀ɔlɔ́
'abscesses'
[mɔːlɔ]
[324]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi dyɔɔlɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the abscess courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɗʲɔːlɔ na ɓosasa]
4466[335]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi dyɔɔlɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the abscess inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɗʲɔːlɔ tɛi]
4556[334]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ dyɔɔlɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the abscess courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɗʲɔːlɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[334]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ dyɔɔlɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the abscess inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɗʲɔːlɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[334]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi dyɔɔlɔ dyamɛ.
'He wants my abscess.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɗʲɔːlɔ ɗʲamɛ]
4556[334]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka dyɔɔlɔ dyamɛ.
'He will want my abscess.'
[amutoka ɗʲɔːlɔ ɗʲamɛ]
4655[334]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- dyɔɔlɔ dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's abscess'
[ɗʲɔːlɔ ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[335]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa dyɔɔlɔ
'the color of the abscess'
[m̩vela mʷa ɗʲɔːlɔ]
4445[334]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èɔ́tɔ̀ [eɔtɔ]
v. (
Stem: ɔ́tɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. remove, take away, take off, take out [SILCAWL Number: 0634]
2. subtract [SILCAWL Number: 1628]
Examples:
- ɔ́tɔ̀
'remove'
[eɔtɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èɔ́tɔ bèdáadi [eɔtɔ ɓeɗaːɗi]
v. (
Stem: ɔ́tɔ bèdáadi)
Tone: [65243]
1. undress (Gloss: remove Pl(C8)-clothing)
[SILCAWL Number: 0539]
Examples:
- èɔ́tɔ bèdáadi
'undress'
[eɔtɔ ɓeɗaːɗi]
4[65243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èɔ́tɔ bèémà bá nyólò [eɔtɔ ɓeːma ɓa nʲolo]
v. (
Stem: ɔ́tɔ bèémà bá nyólò)
Tone: [6534234a]
1. castrate (Gloss: remove Pl(C8)-thing Pl(C8)-AM body)
[SILCAWL Number: 0774]
Examples:
- èɔ́tɔ bèémà bá nyólò
'castrate'
[eɔtɔ ɓeːma ɓa nʲolo]
4[6534234a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èɔ́tɔ bèyáo [eɔtɔ ɓejao]
v. (
Stem: ɔ́tɔ bèyáo)
Tone: [65243]
1. pluck feathers (Gloss: remove Pl(C8)-feather)
[SILCAWL Number: 0602]
Examples:
- èɔ́tɔ bèyáo
'pluck feathers'
[eɔtɔ ɓejao]
4[65243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èɔ́tɔ màlina [eɔtɔ malina]
v. (
Stem: ɔ́tɔ màlina)
Tone: [6533a]
1. exorcise (Gloss: remove Pl(C6)-spirit)
[SILCAWL Number: 0928]
Examples:
- èɔ́tɔ màlina
'exorcise'
[eɔtɔ malina]
4[6533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èɔ́tɔ mànyɔ́ŋgɔ̀ [eɔtɔ manʲɔⁿgɔ]
v. (
Stem: ɔ́tɔ mànyɔ́ŋgɔ̀)
Tone: [6534a]
1. milk (Gloss: remove Pl(C6)-milk)
[SILCAWL Number: 0773]
Examples:
- èɔ́tɔ mànyɔ́ŋgɔ̀
'milk'
[eɔtɔ manʲɔⁿgɔ]
4[6534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èpábà [epaɓa]
v. (
Stem: pábà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. arrive [SILCAWL Number: 1402]
Examples:
- èpábà
'arrive'
[epaɓa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èpáiyɛ̀ [epaijɛ]
v. (
Stem: páiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. have, possess [SILCAWL Number: 0806]
2. get, receive, obtain [SILCAWL Number: 0808]
Examples:
- èpáiyɛ̀
'have'
[epaijɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èpáiyɛ vìdyóŋ [epaiɛ viɗʲoŋ]
v. (
Stem: páiyɛ vìdyóŋ)
Tone: [66523]
1. be dizzy (Gloss: have Sg(C19)-dizziness)
[SILCAWL Number: 0126]
Examples:
- èpáiyɛ vìdyóŋ
'be dizzy'
[epaiɛ vidʲoŋ]
4[66523]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èpákà [epaka]
v. (
Stem: pákà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. butcher, skin
Examples:
- èpákà
'butcher'
[epaka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
páka [paka]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. scabies (the itch) [SILCAWL Number: 0237]
Examples:
- páka
'scabies'
[paka]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
m̩̀pàmbwɛ [m̩paⁿɓʷɛ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: pàmbwɛ pl: mèpàmbwɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. bow (for hunting) [SILCAWL Number: 0780]
Examples:
- m̩̀pàmbwɛ
'bow'
[m̩paⁿɓʷɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèpàmbwɛ
'bows'
[mepaⁿɓʷɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi m̩pambwɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the bow courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi m̩paⁿɓʷɛ na ɓosasa]
44665[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi m̩pambwɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the bow inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi m̩paⁿɓʷɛ tɛi]
45563[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ m̩pambwɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the bow courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ m̩paⁿɓʷɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[33]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ m̩pambwɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the bow inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ m̩paⁿɓʷɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[32]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi m̩pambwɛ mwamɛ.
'He wants my bow.'
[atokaⁿɗi m̩paⁿɓʷɛ mʷamɛ]
45563[32]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka m̩pambwɛ mwamɛ.
'He will want my bow.'
[amutoka m̩paⁿɓʷɛ mʷamɛ]
46553[32]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- m̩pambwɛ mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's bow'
[m̩paⁿɓʷɛ mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[43]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa m̩pambwɛ
'the color of the bow'
[m̩vela mʷa m̩paⁿɓʷɛ]
44454[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
pàmplɛ̀mús [paⁿplɛmus]
n. 9/10 Tone: [324] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. grapefruit [SILCAWL Number: 1212]
m̩̀páncì [m̩paⁿdʒi]
n. ? (
Stem: páncì pl: wàpáncì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. chief, commander [SILCAWL Number: 0392]
Examples:
- m̩̀páncì
'chief'
[m̩paⁿdʒi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàpáncì
'chief'
[wapaⁿdʒi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (other pl)
èpàndɛ [epaⁿɗɛ]
v. (
Stem: pàndɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. close, shut [SILCAWL Number: 0640]
2. protect (by fetish or incantation) [SILCAWL Number: 0925]
Examples:
- èpàndɛ
'close'
[epaⁿɗɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èpànya [epanʲa]
v. (
Stem: pànya)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. shine [SILCAWL Number: 1492]
2. be bright [SILCAWL Number: 1494]
Examples:
- èpànya
'shine'
[epanʲa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èpáŋgà [epaⁿga]
v. (
Stem: páŋgà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. reign, rule (over) [SILCAWL Number: 0496]
2. order, command [SILCAWL Number: 0497]
3. lead
Examples:
- èpáŋgà
'rule'
[epaⁿga]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
páŋga []
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. step
èpáŋga mú àkàmuwɛcɛ [epaⁿga mu akamuɛtʃɛ]
v. (
Stem: páŋga mú àkàmuwɛcɛ)
Tone: [5364333a]
1. persuade (Gloss: lead Sg(C3).OBJ Sg(C3).SUBJ-accept-??)
[SILCAWL Number: 0474]
Examples:
- èpáŋga mú àkàmuwɛcɛ
'persuade'
[epaⁿga muakamuɛce]
3[5364333a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
pápì [papi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. pap, mushy food [SILCAWL Number: 0574]
Examples:
- pápì
'porridge'
[papi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi papi na bosasa.
'He looks at the porridge courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi papi na ɓosasa]
3355[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi papi e tɛi.
'He sees the porridge inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi papi tɛi]
4555[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ papi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the porridge courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ papi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ papi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the porridge inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ papi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi papi aamɛ.
'He wants my porridge.'
[atokaⁿɗi papi aːmɛ]
3445[64]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka papi aamɛ.
'He will want my porridge.'
[amutoka papi aːmɛ]
4655[64]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- papi a Ndanda
'Ndanda's porridge'
[papi a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[54]223
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa papi
'the color of the porridge'
[m̩vela mʷa papi]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èpàpuwɛ [epapuwɛ]
v. (
Stem: pàpuwɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. explain [SILCAWL Number: 0449]
Examples:
- èpàpuwɛ
'explain'
[epapuwɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
pára [para]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. trouble [SILCAWL Number: 0325]
Examples:
- pára
'trouble'
[para]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èpáriyɛ̀ [eparijɛ]
v. (
Stem: páriyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. annoy, disturb [SILCAWL Number: 0506]
Examples:
- èpáriyɛ̀
'annoy'
[eparijɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èpáta [epata]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: páta pl: bèpáta)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. tendon [SILCAWL Number: 0090]
Examples:
- èpáta
'tendon'
[epata]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèpáta
'tendons'
[ɓepata]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èpátà [epata]
v. (
Stem: pátà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. pick, pluck [SILCAWL Number: 0759]
Examples:
- èpátà
'pick'
[epata]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èpàtiyɛ [epatijɛ]
v. (
Stem: pàtiyɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. hang up [SILCAWL Number: 1443]
Examples:
- èpàtiyɛ
'hang up'
[epatije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
páudà [pauɗa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. flour [SILCAWL Number: 0577]
Examples:
- páudà
'flour'
[pauɗa]
[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
péì [pei]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. adder, viper [SILCAWL Number: 1097]
Examples:
- péì
'adder'
[pei]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
pèko [peko]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. wisdom [SILCAWL Number: 0257]
Examples:
- pèko
'wisdom'
[peko]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ìpèmbe [ipeⁿɓe]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: pèmbe pl: màpèmbe)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. cave [SILCAWL Number: 1270]
2. den, lair, hole [SILCAWL Number: 1036]
Examples:
- ìpèmbe
'den'
[ipeⁿɓe]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màpèmbe
'dens'
[mapeⁿɓe]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
pénce [peⁿdʒe]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. ulcer [SILCAWL Number: 0219]
2. sore [SILCAWL Number: 0220]
Examples:
- pénce
'ulcer'
[peⁿdʒe]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi pence na bosasa.
'He looks at the sore courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi peⁿdʒe na ɓosasa]
3355[65]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi pence e tɛi.
'He sees the sore inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi peⁿdʒe tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ pence na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the sore courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ peⁿdʒe na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[65]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ pence e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the sore inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ peⁿdʒe tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi pence aamɛ.
'He wants my sore.'
[atokaⁿɗi peⁿdʒe aːmɛ]
3445[64]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka pence aamɛ.
'He will want my sore.'
[amutoka peⁿdʒe aːmɛ]
4655[65]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- pence a Ndanda
'Ndanda's sore'
[peⁿdʒe a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[55]523
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa pence
'the color of the sore'
[m̩vela mʷa peⁿdʒe]
4445[63]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èpènda [epeⁿɗa]
v. (
Stem: pènda)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. braid, plait [SILCAWL Number: 0558]
Examples:
- èpènda
'braid'
[epeⁿɗa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
péndì [peⁿɗi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. paint [SILCAWL Number: 0691]
2. whitewash, lime [SILCAWL Number: 0690]
Examples:
- péndì
'paint'
[peⁿɗi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
m̩̀pèŋga [m̩peⁿga]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: pèŋga pl: mèpèŋga)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. cassava, manioc [SILCAWL Number: 1227]
Examples:
- m̩̀pèŋga
'cassava'
[m̩peⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèpèŋga
'cassavas'
[mepeⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi m̩peŋga na bosasa.
'He looks at the cassava courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi m̩peⁿga na ɓosasa]
44564[43]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi m̩peŋga e tɛi.
'He sees the cassava inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi m̩peⁿga tɛi]
45564[43]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ m̩peŋga na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the cassava courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ m̩peⁿga na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44654[32]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ m̩peŋga e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the cassava inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ m̩peⁿga tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46654[32]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi m̩peŋga mwamɛ.
'He wants my cassava.'
[atokaⁿɗi m̩peⁿga mʷamɛ]
45564[32]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka m̩peŋga mwamɛ.
'He will want my cassava.'
[amutoka m̩peⁿga mʷamɛ]
46554[32]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- m̩peŋga mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's cassava'
[m̩peⁿga mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[43]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa m̩peŋga
'the color of the cassava'
[m̩vela mʷa m̩peⁿga]
44454[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
pèsí [pesi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. okra [SILCAWL Number: 1224]
Examples:
- pèsí
'okra'
[pesi]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èpésumà [epesuma]
v. (
Stem: pésumà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. limp [SILCAWL Number: 0157]
Examples:
- èpésumà
'limp'
[epesuma]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èpéyà [epeja]
v. (
Stem: péyà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. be drunnk [SILCAWL Number: 0182]
Examples:
- èpéyà
'be drunk'
[epeja]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
m̩̀pèya [m̩peja]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: pèya pl: mèpèya)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. young (masculine) [SILCAWL Number: 0246]
Examples:
- m̩̀pèya
'young'
[m̩peja]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation
èpéyè [epeje]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: péyè pl: bèpéyè)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. net [SILCAWL Number: 0802]
2. fishing net [SILCAWL Number: 0802]
Examples:
- èpéyè
'net'
[epeje]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèpéyè
'nets'
[ɓepeje]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi epeye na bosasa.
'He looks at the net courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi peje na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi epeye e tɛi.
'He sees the net inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi peje tɛi]
4556[43]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ epeye na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the net courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ peje na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ epeye e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the net inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ peje tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi epeye eamɛ.
'He wants my net.'
[atokaⁿɗi pejaːmɛ]
4556[43]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka epeye eamɛ.
'He will want my net.'
[amutoka pejaːmɛ]
4655[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- epeye a Ndanda
'Ndanda's net'
[epeja ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[5]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa epeye
'the color of the net'
[m̩vela mʷa peje]
4445[5a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
péyè [peje]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. avocado [SILCAWL Number: 1216]
Examples:
- péyè
'avocado'
[peje]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
pɛ́cì [pɛtʃi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. pit, stone [SILCAWL Number: 1198]
Examples:
- pɛ́cì
'pit'
[pɛtʃi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
pɛ́mbɛ [pɛⁿɓɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. bread [SILCAWL Number: 0575]
Examples:
- pɛ́mbɛ
'bread'
[pɛⁿɓɛ]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi pɛmbɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the bread courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi pɛⁿɓɛ na ɓosasa]
3355[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi pɛmbɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the bread inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi pɛⁿɓɛ tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ pɛmbɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the bread courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ pɛⁿɓɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3355[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ pɛmbɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the bread inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ pɛⁿɓɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi pɛmbɛ aamɛ.
'He wants my bread.'
[atokaⁿɗi pɛⁿɓɛ aːmɛ]
3445[64]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka pɛmbɛ aamɛ.
'He will want my bread.'
[amutoka pɛⁿɓɛ aːmɛ]
4655[64]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- pɛmbɛ a Ndanda
'Ndanda's bread'
[pɛⁿɓa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[55]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa pɛmbɛ
'the color of the bread'
[m̩vela mʷa pɛⁿɓɛ]
4445[6b]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èpɛ̀pɛ́ [epɛpɛ]
v. (
Stem: pɛ̀pɛ́)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
pɛ̀pɛwu [pɛpɛwu]
n. 9/10 Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. side (of something) [SILCAWL Number: 1391]
Examples:
- pɛ̀pɛwu
'side'
[pɛpɛwu]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èpɛ̀pɛ́ èbɔ̂ [epɛpɛ eɓɔ]
v. (
Stem: pɛ̀pɛ́ èbɔ̂)
Tone: [3524]
1. wave (hand as a greeting) (Gloss: wave?? Sg(C5)-hand)
[SILCAWL Number: 0165]
Examples:
- èpɛ̀pɛ́ èbɔ̂
'wave'
[epepe iɓɔ]
4[3524]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìpɛ̀pú [ipɛpu]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: pɛ̀pú pl: màpɛ̀pú)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. wing [SILCAWL Number: 1059]
Examples:
- ìpɛ̀pú
'wing'
[ipɛpu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màpɛ̀pú
'wings'
[mapɛpu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ipɛpu na bosasa.
'He looks at the wing courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ipɛpu na ɓosasa]
44563[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ipɛpu e tɛi.
'He looks at the wing inside.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ipɛpu tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- Atɔɔncɛ ipɛpu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the wing inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ipɛpu e tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]45B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ipɛpu dyamɛ.
'He wants my wing.'
[atokaⁿɗi ipɛpu ɗʲamɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ipɛpu dyamɛ.
'He will want my wing.'
[amutoka ipɛpu ɗʲamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ipɛpu dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's wing'
[ipɛpu ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ipɛpu
'the color of the wing'
[m̩vela mʷa ipɛpu]
44452[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èpìmá [epima]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: pìmá pl: bèpìmá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. wall [SILCAWL Number: 0664]
Examples:
- èpìmá
'wall'
[epima]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèpìmá
'walls'
[ɓepima]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi epima na bosasa.
'He looks at the wall courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi pima na ɓosasa]
4456[45]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi epima e tɛi.
'He sees the wall inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi pima tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ epima na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the wall courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ pima na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ epima e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the wall inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ pima tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi epima eamɛ.
'He wants my wall.'
[atokaⁿɗi epimaːmɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka epima eamɛ.
'He will want my wall.'
[amutoka epimaːmɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- epima a Ndanda
'Ndanda's wall'
[epima a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa epima
'the color of the wall'
[m̩vela mʷa pima]
4445[33]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èpínduwɛ̀ [epiⁿɗuwɛ]
v. (
Stem: pínduwɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. smear [SILCAWL Number: 1484]
Examples:
- èpínduwɛ̀
'smear'
[epiⁿɗuwɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- Apinduwɛndi.
'He smears.'
[apiⁿɗuwɛⁿɗi]
3[654]3
Frame Type: 1. He _____.
- Apinduwɛncɛ
'If he smears'
[apiⁿɗuwɛⁿdʒɛ]
3[555]a
Frame Type: 2. If he _____
- Amupinduwɛ eima eamɛ.
'He will smear my thing.'
[amupiⁿɗuwɛ eimaːmɛ]
46[555]3434a
Frame Type: 3. He will _____ my thing.
- Amupinduwɛ mocɛcɛ mwamɛ.
'He will smear my baby.'
[amupiⁿɗuwɛ motʃɛtʃɛ mʷamɛ]
46[555]3445a
Frame Type: 4. He will _____ my baby.
- Amupinduwɛ lɛmɔ aamɛ.
'He will smear my eel.'
[amupiⁿɗuwɛ lɛmɔ amɛ]
46[555]6522
Frame Type: 5. He will _____ my eel.
èpíndwà [epiⁿɗʷa]
v. (
Stem: píndwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. apply (ointment), besmear onself [SILCAWL Number: 0562]
Examples:
- èpíndwà
'besmear oneself'
[epiⁿɗʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
pípà [pipa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. tobacco [SILCAWL Number: 0904]
Examples:
- pípà
'tobacco'
[pipa]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
m̩̀pípɛ̀ [m̩pipɛ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: pípɛ̀ pl: mèpípɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. the whole [SILCAWL Number: 1642]
Examples:
- m̩̀pípɛ̀
'whole'
[m̩pipɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèpípɛ̀
'wholes'
[mepipɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìpípi [ipipi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: pípi pl: màpípi)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. crazy person [SILCAWL Number: 0204]
Examples:
- ìpípi
'crazy person'
[ipipi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màpípi
'crazy people'
[mapipi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èpísɛ̀ [episɛ]
v. (
Stem: písɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. push [SILCAWL Number: 1436]
Examples:
- èpísɛ̀
'push'
[episɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
vìpìsí [vipisi]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: pìsí pl: lìpìsí)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. mosquito [SILCAWL Number: 1142]
Examples:
- vìpìsí
'mosquito'
[vipisi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lìpìsí
'mosquitos'
[lipisi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èpítà [epita]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: pítà pl: bèpítà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bracelet [SILCAWL Number: 0551]
Examples:
- èpítà
'bracelet'
[epita]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèpítà
'bracelets'
[ɓepita]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èpìtiyɛ [epitije]
v. (
Stem: pìtiyɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. hope [SILCAWL Number: 0254]
Examples:
- èpìtiyɛ
'hope'
[epitije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
pívì [pivi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. thickness
Examples:
- pívì
'thickness'
[pivi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
póce [potʃe]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. deaf (person) [SILCAWL Number: 0197]
Examples:
- póce
'deaf'
[potʃe]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation
èpòkólò [epokolo]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: pòkólò pl: bèpòkólò)
Tone: [35a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. hat [SILCAWL Number: 0541]
Examples:
- èpòkólò
'hat'
[epokolo]
4[35a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi epokolo na bosasa.
'He looks at the hat courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi pokolo na ɓosasa]
4466[354]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi epokolo e tɛi.
'He sees the hat inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi pokolo tɛi]
4556[353]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ epokolo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the hat courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ pokolo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[354]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ epokolo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the hat inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ pokolo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[353]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi epokolo eamɛ.
'He wants my hat.'
[atokaⁿɗi pokolaːmɛ]
4556[353]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka epokolo eamɛ.
'He will want my hat.'
[amutoka pokolaːmɛ]
46553[53]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- epokolo a Ndanda
'Ndanda's hat'
[epokola ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[354]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa epokolo
'the color of the hat'
[m̩vela mʷa pokolo]
4446[35a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
m̩̀pólo [m̩polo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: pólo pl: mèpólo)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. (village) chief, governor [SILCAWL Number: 0392]
2. rich man [SILCAWL Number: 0813]
Examples:
- m̩̀pólo
'chief'
[m̩polo]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèpólo
'chiefs'
[mepolo]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi m̩polo na bosasa.
'He looks at the chief courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi m̩polo na ɓosasa]
44663[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi m̩polo e tɛi.
'He sees the chief inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi m̩polo tɛi]
46663[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ m̩polo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the chief courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ m̩polo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[44]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ m̩polo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the chief inside, he will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ m̩polo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- Atokandi m̩polo mwamɛ.
'He wants my chief.'
[atokaⁿɗi m̩polo mʷamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka m̩polo mwamɛ.
'He will want my chief.'
[amutoka m̩polo mʷamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- m̩polo mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's chief'
[m̩polo mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[44]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa m̩polo
'the color of the chief'
[m̩vela mʷa m̩polo]
44452[32]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èpómbo [epoⁿɓo]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: pómbo pl: bèpómbo)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. midrib of palm frond [SILCAWL Number: 1195]
Examples:
- èpómbo
'midrib of palm frond'
[epoⁿɓo]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèpómbo
'midribs of palms fronds'
[ɓepoⁿɓo]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èpòmí [epomi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: pòmí pl: bèpòmí)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. wasp
Examples:
- èpòmí
'wasp'
[epomi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèpòmí
'wasps'
[ɓepomi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èpómwà [epomʷa]
v. (
Stem: pómwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fade [SILCAWL Number: 1493]
Examples:
- èpómwà
'fade'
[epomʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòpómwani [mopomʷani]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: pómwani pl: mèpómwani)
Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. dim (thing) [SILCAWL Number: 1495]
Examples:
- mòpómwani
'dim'
[mopomʷani]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
pómweèní [pomʷeːni]
ptcp. Tone: [5523] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. dim [SILCAWL Number: 1495]
Examples:
- pómweèní
'dim'
[pomʷeːni]
[5523]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
póncì [poⁿdʒi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. barrel (for water)
Examples:
- póncì
'barrel'
[poⁿdʒi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èpósi [eposi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: pósi pl: bèpósi)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. bottle [SILCAWL Number: 0629]
Examples:
- èpósi
'bottle'
[eposi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèpósi
'bottles'
[ɓeposi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi eposi na bosasa.
'He looks at the bottle courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi posi na ɓosasa]
4466[45]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi eposi e tɛi.
'He sees the bottle inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi posi tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ eposi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the bottle courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ posi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ eposi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the bottle inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ posi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi eposi eamɛ.
'He wants my bottle.'
[atokaⁿɗi posaːmɛ]
4666[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka eposi eamɛ.
'He will want my bottle.'
[amutoka posaːmɛ]
4655[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- eposi a Ndanda
'Ndanda's bottle'
[eposa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[5]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa eposi
'the color of the bottle'
[m̩vela mʷa posi]
4445[54]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èpòtéce [epotetʃe]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: pòtéce pl: bèpòtéce)
Tone: [354] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. shield [SILCAWL Number: 0873]
2. (turtle) shell [SILCAWL Number: 1112]
Examples:
- èpòtéce
'shield'
[epotetʃe]
4[354]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèpòtéce
'shields'
[ɓepotetʃe]
4[354]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- èpòtéce á
Sg(C7)-shell AM
'shell of'
[epotetʃe a]
[32554]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- bèpòtéce bá
'shells of'
[ɓepotetʃe ɓa]
[32554]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èpówà [epowa]
v. (
Stem: pówà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. strip off (bark) [SILCAWL Number: 1454]
Examples:
- èpówà
'strip off'
[epowa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
pɔ̂ [pɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. announcement [SILCAWL Number: 0447]
2. news [SILCAWL Number: 0448]
3. reputation [SILCAWL Number: 0318]
Examples:
- pɔ̂
'announcement'
[pɔ]
[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi pɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the announcement courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi pɔ na ɓosasa]
3355[6]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi pɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the announcement inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi pɔː tɛi]
4555[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ pɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the announcement courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ pɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[6]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ pɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the announcement inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ pɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[l]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi pɔ aamɛ.
'He wants my announcement.'
[atokaⁿɗi pɔ amɛ]
4555[6]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka pɔ aamɛ.
'He will want my announcement.'
[amutoka pɔ amɛ]
4655[6]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- pɔ a Ndanda
'Ndanda's announcement'
[pɔ a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[5]423
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa pɔ
'the color of the announcement'
[m̩vela mʷa pɔ]
4445[6]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
pɔ́kɛtì [pɔkɛti]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. pocket [SILCAWL Number: 0729]
Examples:
- pɔ́kɛtì
'pocket'
[pɔkɛti]
[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
pɔ́kwɛpɔkwɛ̀ [pɔkʷɛpɔkʷɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [554a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. truth [SILCAWL Number: 1579]
Examples:
- pɔ́kwɛpɔkwɛ̀
'truth'
[pɔkʷɛpɔkʷɛ]
[554a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ìpɔ̀ndí [ipɔⁿɗi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: pɔ̀ndí pl: màpɔ̀ndí)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. hole [SILCAWL Number: 1268]
Examples:
- ìpɔ̀ndí
'hole'
[ipɔⁿɗi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màpɔ̀ndí
'holes'
[mapɔⁿɗi]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
pɔ́ni [pɔni]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. truth [SILCAWL Number: 1579]
Examples:
- pɔ́ni
'truth'
[pɔni]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
pɔ́nipɔ́nɛ [pɔnipɔnɛ]
adv. Tone: [4453] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. really [SILCAWL Number: 1695]
Examples:
- pɔ́nipɔ́nɛ
'really'
[pɔnipɔnɛ]
[4453]
Frame Type: Isolation
èpɔ̀nɔ [epɔnɔ]
v. (
Stem: pɔ̀nɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. choose [SILCAWL Number: 0289]
Examples:
- èpɔ̀nɔ
'choose'
[epɔnɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìpɔ́ɔ [ipɔː]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: pɔ́ɔ pl: màpɔ́ɔ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. alone [SILCAWL Number: 0419]
Examples:
- ìpɔ́ɔ
'alone (person)'
[ipɔː]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
pɔ̀pɔ́ [pɔpɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. papaya, pawpaw [SILCAWL Number: 1213]
Examples:
- pɔ̀pɔ́
'papaya'
[pɔpɔ]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èpɔ̀pɔlɔ [epɔpɔlɔ]
v. (
Stem: pɔ̀pɔlɔ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. peel [SILCAWL Number: 0595]
Examples:
- èpɔ̀pɔlɔ
'peel'
[epɔpɔlɔ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
pɔ̀wu [pɔu]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. blind (person) [SILCAWL Number: 0191]
Examples:
- pɔ̀wu
'blind'
[pɔu]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation
pɔ̀wu à mòtò [pɔu a moto]
n. 9/10 (
pl: pɔ̀wu nyá wàtò)
Tone: [4333a]
1. blind person (Gloss: blind AM 3Sg(C3)-person)
[SILCAWL Number: 0196]
Examples:
- pɔ̀wu à mòtò
'blind person'
[pɔu a moto]
[4333a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
pɔ̂ à mòtò [pɔ a moto]
n. 9/10 (
pl: pɔ̂ nyá wàtò)
Tone: [543a]
1. reputation (Gloss: reputation AM Sg(C3)-person)
[SILCAWL Number: 0318]
Examples:
- pɔ̂ à mòtò
'reputation'
[pɔ a moto]
[543a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èpùbama [epuɓama]
v. (
Stem: pùbama)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. dive [SILCAWL Number: 1072]
Examples:
- èpùbama
'fly'
[epuɓama]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
púdì [puɗi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bad breath
Examples:
- púdì
'bad breath'
[puɗi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
m̩̀púduŋgu [m̩puɗuⁿgu]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: púduŋgu pl: mèpúduŋgu)
Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. hollow, cavity
Examples:
- m̩̀púduŋgu
'hollow'
[m̩puɗuⁿgu]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèpúduŋgu
'hollows'
[mepuɗuⁿgu]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èpùdwa [epuɗʷa]
v. (
Stem: pùdwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. dig [SILCAWL Number: 0740]
2. hollow out [SILCAWL Number: 0715]
3. deepen [SILCAWL Number: 1523]
Examples:
- èpùdwa
'hollow out'
[epuɗʷa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èpùlɛ [epulɛ]
v. (
Stem: pùlɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. know [SILCAWL Number: 0255]
Examples:
- èpùlɛ
'know'
[epulɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìpùlɛ [ipulɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: pùlɛ pl: màpùlɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. knowledge [SILCAWL Number: 0256]
2. intelligence
Examples:
- ìpùlɛ
'knowledge'
[ipulɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màpùlɛ
'knowledges'
[mapulɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èpùliyɛ [epulijɛ]
v. (
Stem: pùliyɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. announce [SILCAWL Number: 0446]
Examples:
- èpùliyɛ
'announce'
[epulije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èpùmbwa [epuⁿɓʷa]
v. (
Stem: pùmbwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. unearth, dig up, harvest (by digging) [SILCAWL Number: 0758]
Examples:
- èpùmbwa
'unearth'
[epuⁿɓʷa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
m̩̀pùmé [m̩pume]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: pùmé pl: mèpùmé)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. log [SILCAWL Number: 0714]
Examples:
- m̩̀pùmé
'log'
[m̩pume]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mepume
'logs'
[mèpùmé]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi m̩pume na bosasa.
'He looks at the log courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi m̩pume na ɓosasa]
44663[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi m̩pume e tɛi.
'He sees the log inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi m̩pume tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ m̩pume na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the log courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ m̩pume na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ m̩pume e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the log inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ m̩pume tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi m̩pume mwamɛ.
'He wants my log.'
[atokaⁿɗi m̩pume mʷamɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka m̩pume mwamɛ.
'He will want my log.'
[amutoka m̩pume mʷamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- m̩pume mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's log'
[m̩pume mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa m̩pume
'the color of the log'
[m̩vela mʷa m̩pume]
44452[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
m̩̀pùpɛ́ [m̩̀pùpɛ́]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: pùpɛ́ pl: mèpùpɛ́)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. wind [SILCAWL Number: 1330]
Examples:
- m̩̀pùpɛ́
'wind'
[m̩pupɛ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèpùpɛ́
'winds'
[mepupɛ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi m̩pupɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the wind courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi m̩pupɛ na ɓosasa]
44563[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi m̩pupɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the wind inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi m̩pupɛ tɛi]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ m̩pupɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the wind courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ m̩pupɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ m̩pupɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the wind inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ m̩pupɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi m̩pupɛ mwamɛ.
'He wants my wind.'
[atokaⁿɗi m̩pupɛ mʷamɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka m̩pupɛ mwamɛ.
'He will want my wind.'
[amutoka m̩pupɛ mʷamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- m̩pupɛ mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's wind'
[m̩pupɛ mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa m̩pupɛ
'the color of the wind'
[m̩vela mʷa m̩pupɛ]
44452[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èpúpudu [epupuɗu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: púpudu pl: bèpúpudu)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. ditch [SILCAWL Number: 1266]
2. well [SILCAWL Number: 0679]
Examples:
- èpúpudu
'well'
[epupuɗu]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèpúpudu
'wells'
[ɓepupuɗu]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi epupudu na bosasa.
'He looks at the well courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi pupuɗu na ɓosasa]
4466[355]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi epupudu e tɛi.
'He sees the well inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi pupuɗu tɛi]
4556[344]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ epupudu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the well courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ pupuɗu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[344]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ epupudu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the well inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ pupuɗu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[344]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi epupudu eamɛ.
'He wants my well.'
[atokaⁿɗi pupuɗaːmɛ]
4556[444]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka epupudu eamɛ.
'He will want my well.'
[amutoka epupuɗu amɛ]
4655[444]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- epupudu a Ndanda
'Ndanda's well'
[epupuɗa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[44]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa epupudu
'the color of the well'
[m̩vela mʷa pupuɗu]
4445[554]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èpúsì [epusi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: púsì pl: bèpúsì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. blade?
bòpùsú [ɓopusu]
n. ? (
Stem: pùsú)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. dirtiness
Examples:
- bòpùsú
'dirtiness'
[ɓopusu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èpùta [eputa]
v. (
Stem: pùta)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. drive away [SILCAWL Number: 0422]
Examples:
- èpùta
'drive away'
[eputa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èpùtá [eputa]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: pùtá pl: bèpùtá)
Tone: [45] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. rag [SILCAWL Number: 0733]
Examples:
- èpùtá
'rag'
[eputa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèpùtá
'rags'
[ɓeputa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
épúuwa [epuwa]
adj. infl. (
Stem: púuwa)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. smooth [SILCAWL Number: 1542]
2. light (color) [SILCAWL Number: 1563]
Examples:
- épúuwa
'smooth'
[epuwa]
4[543]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
èpúuwɛ̀ [epuːwɛ]
v. (
Stem: púuwɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. polish [SILCAWL Number: 0736]
2. smooth [SILCAWL Number: 1543]
Examples:
- èpúuwɛ̀
'polish'
[epuːwɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
púwà [puwa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. back (part of body) [SILCAWL Number: 0042]
Examples:
- púwà
'back'
[puwa]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èpwàta [epʷata]
v. (
Stem: pwàta)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. snatch, seize [SILCAWL Number: 1423]
Examples:
- pwàta
'snatch'
[epʷata]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
pwɛ́tɛ [pʷɛtɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [53] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sweet potato [SILCAWL Number: 1230]
Examples:
- pwɛ́tɛ
'sweet potato'
[pʷɛtɛ]
[53]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
pwɛ́tɛ à ǹ̩táŋgani [pʷɛtɛ a ⁿtaⁿgani]
n. 9/10 (
pl: pwɛ́tɛ nyá mètáŋgani)
Tone: [543543]
1. potato (Gloss: potato AM Sg(C?)-white.man)
[SILCAWL Number: 1231]
Examples:
- pwɛ́tɛ̀ à ǹ̩táŋgani
'potato'
[pʷɛtɛ a ⁿtaⁿgani]
[543543]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- pwɛ́tɛ nyá mètáŋgani
'potatos'
[pʷɛtɛ nʲa metaⁿgani]
[5563543]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èrénda [ereⁿɗa]
v. (
Stem: rénda)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. rent [SILCAWL Number: 0830]
Examples:
- èrénda
'rent'
[ereⁿɗa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsâ [esa]
v. (
Stem: sâ)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. do [SILCAWL Number: 0702]
2. make [SILCAWL Number: 1458]
Examples:
- èsâ
'do'
[esa]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
sáa [saː]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. goodness, perfection
Examples:
- sáa
'goodness'
[saː]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòsáamba [mosaːⁿɓa]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: sáamba pl: mèsáamba)
Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. ensemble, entirety, togetherness [SILCAWL Number: 0416]
Examples:
- mòsáamba
'ensemble'
[mosaːⁿɓa]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation
èsáanà [esaːna]
v. (
Stem: sáanà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. serve [SILCAWL Number: 0501]
Examples:
- èsáanà
'serve'
[esaːna]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
sádakà [saɗaka]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sacrifice [SILCAWL Number: 0929]
Examples:
- sádakà
'sacrifice'
[saɗaka]
[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi sadaka na bosasa.
'He looks at the sacrifice courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi saɗaka na ɓosasa]
3345[654]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi sadaka e tɛi.
'He sees the sacrifice inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi saɗaka tɛi]
3445[654]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ sadaka na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the sacrifice courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ saɗaka na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[654]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ sadaka e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the sacrifice inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ saɗaka tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[654]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi sadaka aamɛ.
'He wants my sacrifice.'
[atokaⁿɗi saɗakaːmɛ]
3445[642]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka sadaka aamɛ.
'He will want my sacrifice.'
[amutoka saɗakaːmɛ]
4655[642]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- sadaka a Ndanda
'Ndanda's sacrifice'
[sadaka ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[642]23
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa sadaka
'the color of the sacrifice'
[m̩vela mʷa saɗaka]
4445[64a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
sáì [sai]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. hunger
2. famine [SILCAWL Number: 1341]
Examples:
- sáì
'hunger'
[sai]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
sámà [sama]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. grave [SILCAWL Number: 0955]
Examples:
- sámà
'grave'
[sama]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èsámbà [esaⁿɓa]
v. (
Stem: sámbà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. buy [SILCAWL Number: 0820]
Examples:
- èsámbà
'buy'
[esaⁿɓa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsámbiyɛ̀ [esaⁿɓije]
v. (
Stem: sámbiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sell [SILCAWL Number: 0821]
Examples:
- èsámbiyɛ̀
'sell'
[esaⁿɓije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòsámbiyì [mosaⁿɓiː]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: sámbiyì pl: wàsámbiyì)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. seller, trader (Gloss: buy-CAUS-AGNOM)
[SILCAWL Number: 0403]
Examples:
- mòsámbiyì
'seller'
[mosaⁿɓiː]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàsámbiyì
'sellers'
[wasaⁿɓiː]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòsàni [mosani]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: sàni)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. peace [SILCAWL Number: 0867]
Examples:
- mòsàni
'peace'
[mosani]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mosani na bosasa.
'He looks at the peace courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mosani na ɓosasa]
44664[33]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mosani e tɛi.
'He sees the peace inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mosani tɛi]
46664[32]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mosani na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the peace courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mosani na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44654[32]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mosani e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the peace inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mosani tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46654[32]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mosani mwamɛ.
'He wants my peace.'
[atokaⁿɗi mosani mʷamɛ]
45564[33]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mosani mwamɛ.
'He will want my peace.'
[amutoka mosani mʷamɛ]
46554[33]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mosani mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's peace'
[mosani mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mosani
'the color of the peace'
[m̩vela mʷa mosani]
44454[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mòsáŋga [mosaⁿga]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: sáŋga pl: mèsáŋga)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. necklace [SILCAWL Number: 0552]
Examples:
- mòsáŋga
'necklace'
[mosaⁿga]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèsáŋga
'necklaces'
[mesaⁿga]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mosaŋga na bosasa.
'He looks at the necklace courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mosaⁿga na ɓosasa]
44663[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mosaŋga e tɛi.
'He sees the necklace inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mosaⁿga tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mosaŋga na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the necklace courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mosaⁿga na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[354]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mosaŋga e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the necklace inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mosaⁿga tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mosaŋga mwamɛ.
'He wants my necklace.'
[atokaⁿɗi mosaⁿga mʷamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mosaŋga mwamɛ.
'He will want my necklace.'
[amutoka mosaⁿga mʷamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mosaŋga mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's necklace'
[mosaⁿga mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[44]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mosaŋga
'the color of the necklace'
[m̩vela mʷa mosaⁿga]
44452[32]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
sàŋgo [saⁿgo]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. dance [SILCAWL Number: 0883]
Examples:
- sàŋgo
'dance'
[saⁿgo]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi saŋgo na bosasa.
'He looks at the dance courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi saⁿgo na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi saŋgo e tɛi.
'He sees the dance inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi saⁿgo tɛi]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ saŋgo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the dance courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ saⁿgo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ saŋgo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the dance inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ saⁿgo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi saŋgo aamɛ.
'He wants my dance.'
[atokaⁿɗi saⁿgo aːmɛ]
4556[42]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka saŋgo aamɛ.
'He will want my dance.'
[amutoka saⁿgo aːmɛ]
4655[42]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- saŋgo a Ndanda
'Ndanda's dance'
[saⁿgo a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[32]222
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa saŋgo
'the color of the dance'
[m̩vela mʷa saⁿgo]
4445[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èsáŋgwa [esaⁿgʷa]
v. (
Stem: sáŋgwa)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. vomit [SILCAWL Number: 0233]
Examples:
- èsáŋgwa
'vomit'
[esaⁿgʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsápò [esapo]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: sápò pl: bèsápò)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. yam [SILCAWL Number: 1229]
Examples:
- èsápò
'yam'
[esapo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèsápò
'yams'
[ɓesapo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
bòsàsa [ɓosasa]
n. ? (
Stem: sàsa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. courtesy
Examples:
- bòsàsa
'courtesy'
[ɓosasa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èsásà [esasa]
v. (
Stem: sásà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. rejoice [SILCAWL Number: 0268]
Examples:
- èsásà
'rejoice'
[esasa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
sàso [saso]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. width
Examples:
- sàso
'width'
[saso]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èsá ààncé [esa aːⁿdʒe]
v. (
Stem: sá ààncé)
Tone: [5223]
1. perspire, sweat (Gloss: do perspiration)
[SILCAWL Number: 0123]
Examples:
- èsá ààncé
'sweat'
[esa aːndʒe]
4[5223]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá dyàŋgó [esa ɗʲaⁿgo]
v. (
Stem: sá dyàŋgó)
Tone: [523]
1. hunt (Gloss: do hunt)
[SILCAWL Number: 0775]
Examples:
- èsá dyàŋgó
'hunt'
[esa ɗʲaⁿgo]
4[523]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá èdùŋgú [esa ɗuⁿgu]
v. (
Stem: sá èdùŋgú)
Tone: [5223]
1. make noise, rustle (Gloss: make Sg(C7)-noise)
[SILCAWL Number: 1328]
Examples:
- èsá èdùŋgú
'make noise'
[esa ɗuⁿgu]
4[5223]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá èkáŋgà [esa kaⁿga]
v. (
Stem: sá èkáŋgà)
Tone: [534a]
1. cultivate, farm (Gloss: do field)
[SILCAWL Number: 0742]
Examples:
- èsá èkáŋgà
'cultivate'
[esa kaⁿga]
4[534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá èòncóncò [esa oːⁿdʒoⁿdʒo]
v. (
Stem: sá èòncóncò)
Tone: [5345a]
1. (Gloss: do yawn(n))
[SILCAWL Number: 0107]
Examples:
- èsá èòncóncò
'yawn'
[esa oːⁿdʒoⁿdʒo]
4[5345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá èsésekù [esa eseseku]
v. (
Stem: sá èsésekù)
Tone: [5344a]
1. hiccup (Gloss: do Sg(C7)-hiccup)
Examples:
- èsá èsésekù
'hiccup'
[esa eseseku]
4[5344a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá èvólà [esa evola]
v. (
Stem: sá èvólà)
Tone: [534a]
1. hurry (Gloss: do Sg(C7)-fast)
[SILCAWL Number: 1421]
Examples:
- èsá èvólà
'hurry'
[esa evola]
4[534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá ìsée [esa iseː]
v. (
Stem: sá ìsée)
Tone: [5343]
1. sneeze (Gloss: do Sg(C5)-sneeze)
[SILCAWL Number: 0115]
Examples:
- èsá ìsée
'sneeze'
[esa iseː]
4[5343]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá kɔ́tɔ [esa kɔtɔ]
v. (
Stem: sá kɔ́tɔ)
Tone: [564]
1. fence in (Gloss: do fence)
[SILCAWL Number: 0677]
Examples:
- èsá kɔ́tɔ
'fence in'
[esa kɔtɔ]
4[564]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá màdyòka [esa maɗʲoka]
v. (
Stem: sá màdyòka)
Tone: [533a]
1. play (Gloss: do Pl(C6)-game)
[SILCAWL Number: 0900]
Examples:
- èsá màdyòka
'play'
[esa maɗʲoka]
4[533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá màŋa [esa maŋa]
v. (
Stem: sá màŋa)
Tone: [53a]
1. stink, smell (bad) (Gloss: make smell)
[SILCAWL Number: 1569]
Examples:
- èsá màŋa
'stink'
[esa maŋa]
4[53a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá mbìyo [esa ⁿɓijo]
v. (
Stem: sá mbìyo)
Tone: [533a]
1. belch (Gloss: do belch(n))
[SILCAWL Number: 0113]
Examples:
- èsá mbìyo
'belch'
[esa ⁿɓijo]
4[533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá mòkàbo [esa mokaɓo]
v. (
Stem: sá mòkàbo)
Tone: [533a]
1. mark out, delimit (Gloss: do limit)
[SILCAWL Number: 0686]
Examples:
- èsá mòkàbo
'mark out'
[esa mokaɓo]
4[533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá m̩̀pùpɛ́ [esa m̩pupɛ]
v. (
Stem: sá m̩̀pùpɛ́)
Tone: [5224]
1. fan (Gloss: make Sg(C3)-wind)
[SILCAWL Number: 1479]
Examples:
- èsá m̩̀pùpɛ́
'fan'
[esa m̩pupɛ]
4[5224]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá mwàlo [esa mʷalo]
v. (
Stem: sá mwàlo)
Tone: [53a]
1. gossip (Gloss: do Sg(C3)-gossip)
[SILCAWL Number: 0451]
Examples:
- èsá mwàlo
'gossip'
[esa mʷalo]
4[53a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá ndɔ́tɔ [esa n̩ɗɔtɔ]
v. (
Stem: sá ndɔ́tɔ)
Tone: [563]
1. dream (Gloss: make dream)
Examples:
- èsá ndɔ́tɔ
'dream'
[esa n̩ɗɔtɔ]
4[563]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá nyɛ̀nyɛŋgu [esa nʲɛnʲɛⁿgu]
v. (
Stem: sá nyɛ̀nyɛŋgu)
Tone: [533a]
1. tickle (Gloss: do tickling?)
[SILCAWL Number: 0489]
Examples:
- èsá nyɛ̀nyɛŋgu
'tickle'
[esa nʲɛnʲɛⁿgu]
4[533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá ŋgɔ̀di [esa ⁿgɔɗi]
v. (
Stem: sá ŋgɔ̀di)
Tone: [53a]
1. snore (Gloss: do snore(n))
[SILCAWL Number: 0108]
Examples:
- èsá ŋgɔ̀di
'snore'
[esa ⁿgɔɗi]
4[53a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá ŋ̩̀ŋgɛ́ni [esa n̩gɛni]
v. (
Stem: sá ŋ̩̀ŋgɛ́ni)
Tone: [5243]
1. slander (Gloss: do slander)
[SILCAWL Number: 0463]
Examples:
- èsá ŋ̩̀ŋgɛ́ni
'slander'
[esa n̩gɛni]
4[5243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsá páŋga [esa paⁿga]
v. (
Stem: sá páŋga)
Tone: [5464]
1. step (Gloss: do step(n))
[SILCAWL Number: 0155]
Examples:
- èsáa páŋga
'step'
[esa paⁿga]
4[5464]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsèbwa [eseɓʷa]
v. (
Stem: sèbwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. say [SILCAWL Number: 0433]
2. tell, recount [SILCAWL Number: 0479]
Examples:
- èsèbwa
'say'
[esebʷa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìsée [iseː]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: sée pl: màsée)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. sneeze
séga [sega]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. earthworm [SILCAWL Number: 1140]
Examples:
- séga
'earthworm'
[sega]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòséì [mòséì]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: séì pl: wàséì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. maker (Gloss: make-AGNOM)
sélepasì [selepasi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [554a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sandal [SILCAWL Number: 0548]
Examples:
- sélepasì
'sandal'
[selepasi]
[554a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èséncà [eseⁿdʒa]
v. (
Stem: séncà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. change, alter, modify [SILCAWL Number: 1459]
Examples:
- èséncà
'change'
[eseⁿdʒa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
séncì [seⁿdʒi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. barter, exchange (of goods) [SILCAWL Number: 0819]
Examples:
- séncì
'exchange'
[seⁿdʒi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èsésekù [eseseku]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: sésekù pl: bèsésekù)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. hiccup [SILCAWL Number: 0114]
Examples:
- èsésekù
'hiccup'
[eseseku]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
sèyá [seja]
n. 9/6 (
pl: maseya irreg. infl.: Irregular class pairing)
Tone: [45] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. road [SILCAWL Number: 0847]
Examples:
- sèyá
'path'
[seja]
[45]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màsèyá
'paths'
[maseja]
3[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi seya na bosasa.
'He looks at the path courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi seja na ɓosasa]
4466[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi seya e tɛi.
'He sees the path inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi seja tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ seya na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the path courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ seja na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ seya e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the path inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ seja tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi seya aamɛ.
'He wants my path.'
[atokaⁿɗi sejaːmɛ]
4556[34]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka seya aamɛ.
'He will want my path.'
[amutoka sejaːmɛ]
4655[34]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- seya a Ndanda
'Ndanda's path'
[seja ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[34]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa seya
'the color of the path'
[m̩vela mʷa seja]
4445[2i]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ésɛ̀ [esɛ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: sɛ̀ pl: bésɛ̀)
Tone: [a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. bushel basket [SILCAWL Number: 0626]
2. winnow [SILCAWL Number: 0763]
Examples:
- ésɛ̀
'bushel basket'
[esɛ]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bésɛ̀
'bushel baskets'
[ɓesɛ]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi esɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the basket courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi sɛ na ɓosasa]
4466[5]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi esɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the basket inside.'
[atɔːⁿdʒi esɛ tɛi]
45564[3]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ esɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the basket courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ sɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[4]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ esɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the basket inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ esɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46654[3]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi esɛ eamɛ.
'He wants my basket.'
[atokaⁿɗi sɛ amɛ]
4556[3]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka esɛ eamɛ.
'He will want my basket.'
[amutoka esɛ amɛ]
46554[3]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- esɛ a Ndanda
'Ndanda's basket'
[esɛ a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[3]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa esɛ
'the color of the basket'
[m̩vela mʷa sɛ]
4445[a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èsɛ́bɛ̀ [esɛɓɛ]
v. (
Stem: sɛ́bɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. circumcise
Examples:
- èsɛ́bɛ̀
'circumcise'
[esɛɓɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìsɛ́bɛ̀ [isɛɓɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: sɛ́bɛ̀ pl: màsɛ́bɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
Examples:
- Alɔŋgɔndi isɛbɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the circumcision courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi isɛɓɛ na ɓosasa]
44563[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi isɛbɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the circumcision inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi isɛɓɛ tɛi]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ isɛbɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the circumcision courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ isɛɓɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[54]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ isɛbɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the circumcision inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ isɛɓɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[43]4B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi isɛbɛ dyamɛ.
'He wants my circumcision.'
[atokaⁿɗi isɛɓɛ ɗʲamɛ]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka isɛbɛ dyamɛ.
'He will want my circumcision.'
[amutoka isɛɓɛ ɗʲamɛ]
46553[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- isɛbɛ dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's circumcision'
[isɛɓɛ ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa isɛbɛ
'the color of the circumcision'
[m̩vela mʷa isɛɓɛ]
44453[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mòsɛ́bɛnì [mosɛɓɛni]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: sɛ́bɛnì pl: mèsɛ́bɛnì)
Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. praying mantis [SILCAWL Number: 1135]
Examples:
- mòsɛ́bɛnì
'praying mantis'
[mosɛɓɛni]
4[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèsɛ́bɛnì
'praying mantises'
[mesɛɓɛni]
4[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìsɛ́bwɛ̀ [isɛɓʷɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: sɛ́bwɛ̀ pl: màsɛ́bwɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. circumcision [SILCAWL Number: 0935]
Examples:
- ìsɛ́bwɛ̀
'circumcision'
[isɛɓʷɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màsɛ́bwɛ̀
'circumcisions'
[masɛɓʷɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èsɛ́cɛ̀ [esɛtʃɛ]
v. (
Stem: sɛ́cɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. cut/chop into pieces [SILCAWL Number: 0717]
Examples:
- èsɛ́cɛ̀
'cut into pieces'
[esɛtʃɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsɛ̀cɛ́ [esɛtʃɛ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: sɛ̀cɛ́ pl: bèsɛ̀cɛ́)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. baboon [SILCAWL Number: 1002]
Examples:
- èsɛ̀cɛ́
'baboon'
[esɛtʃɛ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- èsɛ̀cɛ́
'baboons'
[ɓesɛtʃɛ]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
sɛ̀du [sɛɗu]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. beard [SILCAWL Number: 0028]
Examples:
- sɛ̀du
'beard'
[sɛɗu]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi sɛdu na bosasa.
'He looks at the beard courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi sɛɗu na ɓosasa]
4466[32]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔndi sɛdu e tɛi.
'He sees the beard inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi sɛɗu tɛi]
4666[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ sɛdu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the beard courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ sɛɗu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4565[33]222B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (pl)
- Atɔɔncɛ sɛdu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the beard inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ sɛɗu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (pl)
- Atokandi sɛdu nyamɛ.
'He wants my beard.'
[atokaⁿɗi sɛɗu nʲamɛ]
45565[32]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (pl)
- Amutoka sɛdu nyamɛ.
'He will want my beard.'
[amutoka sɛɗu nʲamɛ]
46554[32]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (pl)
- sɛdu nya Ndanda
'Ndanda's beard'
[sɛɗu nʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (pl)
- m̩vela mwa sɛdu
'the color of the beard'
[m̩vela mʷa sɛɗu]
4445[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (pl)
sɛ̀du à mbàsi [sɛɗu a ⁿɓasi]
n. 9/10 (
pl: sɛ̀du nyá mbàsi)
Tone: [4333a]
1. corn silk (Gloss: beard AM corn)
[SILCAWL Number: 1186]
Examples:
- sɛ̀du à mbàsi
'corn silk'
[sɛɗu a ⁿɓasi]
[4333a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- sɛ̀du nyá mbàsi
'corn silks'
[sɛɗu nʲa ⁿɓasi]
[4353a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
sɛ̀du nyá èmbwémi [sɛɗu nʲa eⁿɓʷemi]
n. 9/10 (
pl: sɛ̀du nyá bèmbwémi)
Tone: [436354]
1. lion's mane (Gloss: beard Pl(C??)-AM Sg(C7)-lion)
[SILCAWL Number: 1033]
Examples:
- sɛ̀du nyá èmbwémi
'lion's mane'
[sɛɗu nʲa eⁿɓʷemi]
[436354]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- sɛ̀du nyá bèmbwémi
beard Pl(C10)-AM Pl(C8)-lion
'lion's manes'
[sɛɗu nʲa ɓeⁿɓʷemi]
[436354]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
èsɛ́iyɛ̀ [esɛijɛ]
v. (
Stem: sɛ́iyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. cause to do, cause to make (Gloss: do-CAUS)
Examples:
- èsɛ́iyɛ̀
'do'
[esɛijɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsɛ̀kɛsɛ [esɛkɛsɛ]
v. (
Stem: sɛ̀kɛsɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. strain [SILCAWL Number: 0598]
2. winnow [SILCAWL Number: 0764]
3. sift
Examples:
- èsɛ̀kɛsɛ
'strain'
[esɛkɛsɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìsɛ̀kídi [isɛkiɗi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: sɛ̀kídi pl: màsɛ̀kídi)
Tone: [354] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. anus [SILCAWL Number: 0045]
Examples:
- ìsɛ̀kídi
'anus'
[isɛkiɗi]
4[354]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màsɛ̀kídi
'anuses'
[masɛkiɗi]
4[354]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
sɛ̀kú [sɛku]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. type of charm affixed to trees to curse fruit thieves with bad luck
Examples:
- sɛ̀kú
'tree charm'
[sɛku]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
sɛ̀ncɛ [seⁿdʒe]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. quality [SILCAWL Number: 0425]
sɛ̀ncɛ nyíbàá [sɛⁿdʒɛ nʲiɓa]
n. 9/10 pl Tone: [43523]
1. different (Gloss: quality Pl(C10)-two)
[SILCAWL Number: 0425]
Examples:
- sɛ̀ncɛ nyíbàá
'different'
[sɛⁿdʒɛ nʲiɓa]
[43523]
Frame Type: Isolation
- ediya sɛncɛ nyibaa
INF-be quality Pl(C10)-two
'be different'
[eɗʲa sɛⁿdʒɛ nʲiɓaː]
46[33622]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
mòsɛ́ŋgwɛ̀ [mosɛⁿgʷɛ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: sɛ́ŋgwɛ̀ pl: mèsɛ́ŋgwɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. taro [SILCAWL Number: 1228]
Examples:
- mòsɛ́ŋgwɛ̀
'taro'
[mosɛⁿgʷɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèsɛ́ŋgwɛ̀
'taros'
[mesɛⁿgʷɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èsɛ̀sɛ [esɛsɛ]
v. (
Stem: sɛ̀sɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. lift [SILCAWL Number: 1427]
Examples:
- èsɛ̀sɛ
'lift'
[esɛsɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
bèsɛ́sidi [ɓesɛsiɗi]
n. 7/8 pl (
Stem: sɛ́sidi)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. movement [SILCAWL Number: 1398]
Examples:
- bèsɛ́sidi
'movement'
[ɓesɛsiɗi]
3[543]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìsìci [isitʃi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: sìci pl: màsìci)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. tuft, lock (of hair) [SILCAWL Number: 0030]
Examples:
- ìsìci
'tuft, lock (of hair)'
[isitʃi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màsìci
'tufts, locks (of hair)'
[masitʃi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èsìgama [esigama]
v. (
Stem: sìgama)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. move [SILCAWL Number: 1397]
Examples:
- èsìgama
'move'
[esigama]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
síì [siː]
adj. nom. Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. straight [SILCAWL Number: 1530]
2. honnest [SILCAWL Number: 0303]
3. fair [SILCAWL Number: 0521]
4. correct, right [SILCAWL Number: 1578]
Examples:
- síì
'straight'
[siː]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation
- èdìyá síì
INF-be upright
'be upright'
[eɗʲa siː]
435[6a]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
sìkwále [sikʷale]
n. 9/10 Tone: [354] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. south wind
Examples:
- sìkwále
'south wind'
[sikʷale]
[354]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èsìlɛ [esilɛ]
v. (
Stem: sìlɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. abandon [SILCAWL Number: 0420]
Examples:
- sìlɛ
'abandon'
[esile]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsímà [esima]
v. (
Stem: símà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. spank [SILCAWL Number: 0490]
2. hit, strike [SILCAWL Number: 1446]
3. beat [SILCAWL Number: 1447]
Examples:
- èsímà
'spank'
[esima]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìsímba [isiⁿɓa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: símba pl: màsímba)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. type of drum with a light, high sound
Examples:
- ìsímba
'drum (light sound)'
[isiⁿɓa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màsímba
'drums (light sound)'
[masiⁿɓa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
síŋgà [siⁿga]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. the back (of something) [SILCAWL Number: 1390]
Examples:
- síŋgà
'back'
[siⁿga]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
síŋgì [siⁿgi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. cat [SILCAWL Number: 0993]
Examples:
- síŋgì
'cat'
[siⁿgi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi siŋgi na bosasa.
'He looks at the cat courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi siⁿgi na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi siŋgi e tɛi.
'He sees the cat inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi siⁿgi tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ siŋgi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the cat courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ siⁿgi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ siŋgi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the cat inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ siⁿgi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi siŋgi aamɛ.
'He wants my cat.'
[atokaⁿɗi siⁿgi aːmɛ]
3445[64]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka siŋgi aamɛ.
'He will want my cat.'
[amutoka siⁿgi aːmɛ]
4655[64]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- siŋgi a Ndanda
'Ndanda's cat'
[siⁿgi a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[64]23
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa siŋgi
'the color of the cat'
[m̩vela mʷa siⁿgi]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
esiŋgila [esiⁿgila]
v. (
Stem: síŋgilà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. rub [SILCAWL Number: 1449]
Examples:
- síŋgilà
'rub'
[esiⁿgila]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
síŋgì à èìcí [siⁿgi a itʃi]
n. 9/10 (
pl: síŋgì nyá èìcí)
Tone: [53223]
1. wildcat (Gloss: cat AM SG(C7)-forest)
[SILCAWL Number: 1021]
Examples:
- síŋgì à èìcí
'wildcat'
[siⁿgi a itʃi]
[53223]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- síŋgì nyá èìcí
'wildcats'
[siⁿgi nʲa itʃi]
[53423]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èsìsibwana [esisiɓʷana]
v. (
Stem: sìsibwana)
Tone: [333a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. shiver [SILCAWL Number: 0122]
2. shudder
Examples:
- esìsibwana
'shiver'
[esisibʷana]
4[333a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsìsibwɛnɛ [esisiɓʷɛnɛ]
v. (
Stem: sìsibwɛnɛ)
Tone: [333a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. make (someone) shudder, frighten [SILCAWL Number: 0277]
Examples:
- èsìsibwɛnɛ
'frighten'
[esisiɓʷɛnɛ]
4[333a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsìsiyɛ [esisijɛ]
v. (
Stem: sìsiyɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. frighten [SILCAWL Number: 0277]
2. threaten [SILCAWL Number: 0464]
Examples:
- èsìsiyɛ
'frighten'
[esisijɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìsò [iso]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: sò pl: màsò)
Tone: [a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. jigger [SILCAWL Number: 1131]
Examples:
- ìsò
'jigger'
[iso]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màsò
'jiggers'
[maso]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
sò [so]
n. 9/10 Tone: [2] Root Tone Melody: L
1. time
èsódà [esoɗa]
v. (
Stem: sódà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. jump [SILCAWL Number: 0161]
2. straddle [SILCAWL Number: 0170]
Examples:
- èsódà
'jump'
[esoɗa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
vìsòko [visoko]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: sòko pl: lìsòko)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. mongoose [SILCAWL Number: 1015]
Examples:
- vìsòko
'mongoose'
[visoko]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lìsòko
'mongeese'
[lisoko]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi visoko na bosasa.
'He looks at the mongoose courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi visoko na ɓosasa]
44665[43]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi visoko e tɛi.
'He sees the mongoose inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi visoko tɛi]
45564[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ visoko na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the mongoose courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ visoko na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44654[32]222B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ visoko e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the mongoose inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ visoko tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46654[32]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi visoko vamɛ.
'He wants my mongoose.'
[atokaⁿɗi visoko vamɛ]
45564[32]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka visoko vamɛ.
'He will want my mongoose.'
[amutoka visoko vamɛ]
46554[32]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- visoko va Ndanda
'Ndanda's mongoose'
[visoko va ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa visoko
'the color of the mongoose'
[m̩vela mʷa visoko]
44454[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èsókuwɛ̀ [esokuwɛ]
v. (
Stem: sókuwɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. shake [SILCAWL Number: 1455]
2. stir [SILCAWL Number: 0597]
Examples:
- èsókuwɛ̀
'stir'
[esokuwe]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsókwamà [esokʷama]
v. (
Stem: sókwamà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. move [SILCAWL Number: 1397]
Examples:
- èsókwamà
'move'
[esokʷama]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èsóliyɛ̀ [esolijɛ]
v. (
Stem: sóliyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. drip, make drip [SILCAWL Number: 1481]
Examples:
- èsóliyɛ̀
'drip'
[esolijɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
sòmbí [soⁿɓi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. request [SILCAWL Number: 0455]
Examples:
- sòmbí
'request'
[soⁿɓi]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
sòmbó [soⁿɓo]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. smell, odor [SILCAWL Number: 1568]
Examples:
- sòmbó
'smell'
[soⁿɓo]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
sònci [soⁿdʒi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. gallbladder [SILCAWL Number: 0088]
2. bile [SILCAWL Number: 0099]
Examples:
- sònci
'gallbladder'
[soⁿdʒi]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èsóndamà [esoⁿɗama]
v. (
Stem: sóndamà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. squat [SILCAWL Number: 0175]
Examples:
- èsóndamà
'squat'
[esoⁿdama]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìsóŋgo [isoⁿgo]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: sóŋgo pl: màsóŋgo)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. summit [SILCAWL Number: 1263]
Examples:
- ìsóŋgo
'summit'
[isoⁿgo]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màsóŋgo
'summit'
[masongo]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èsòsɛnɛ [esosɛnɛ]
v. (
Stem: sòsɛnɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. embrace, hug [SILCAWL Number: 0484]
Examples:
- sòsɛnɛ
'embrace'
[esosɛnɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
sò èvɔ́ɔkɔ [so vɔːkɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [33543]
1. once (Gloss: time Sg(C9)-one)
[SILCAWL Number: 1358]
2. perhaps (Gloss: time Sg(C9)-one)
[SILCAWL Number: 1694]
Examples:
- sò èvɔ́ɔkɔ
'once'
[so vɔːkɔ]
[33543]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
sò nyíbɔ́ɔlɔ [so nʲiɓɔːlɔ]
adv. Tone: [34543]
1. several times (Gloss: time Sg(C??)-many)
Examples:
- sò nyíbɔ́ɔlɔ
'several times'
[so nʲiɓɔːlɔ]
[34543]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èsɔ̀ [esɔ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: sɔ̀ pl: bèsɔ̀)
Tone: [a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. saw [SILCAWL Number: 0718]
Examples:
- èsɔ̀
'saw'
[esɔ]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèsɔ̀
'saws'
[ɓesɔ]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi esɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the saw courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi sɔ na ɓosasa]
4466[3]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi esɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the saw inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi sɔ tɛi]
4556[3]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ esɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the saw courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ sɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[3]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ esɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the saw inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ sɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[3]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi esɔ eamɛ.
'He wants my saw.'
[atokaⁿɗi sɔ amɛ]
4556[3]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka esɔ eamɛ.
'He will want my saw.'
[amutoka esɔ amɛ]
46554[3]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- esɔ a Ndanda
'Ndanda's saw'
[esɔ a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[3]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa esɔ
'the color of the saw'
[m̩vela mʷa sɔ]
4445[a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èsɔ́bɔ̀ [esɔɓɔ]
v. (
Stem: sɔ́bɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. peck [SILCAWL Number: 1079]
Examples:
- èsɔ́bɔ̀
'peck'
[esɔɓɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
sɔ̀bɔ́ [sɔɓɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. civet cat [SILCAWL Number: 1022]
Examples:
- sɔ̀bɔ́
'civet cat'
[sɔɓɔ]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
sɔ̀dyɛ́ [sɔɗʲɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [3q] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. soldier [SILCAWL Number: 0406]
Examples:
- sɔ̀dyɛ́
'soldier'
[sɔɗʲɛ]
[3q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
sɔ́kɔ̀ [sɔkɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. point, tip [SILCAWL Number: 1394]
Examples:
- sɔ́kɔ̀
'point'
[sɔkɔ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
sɔ̀ku [sɔku]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. elephant [SILCAWL Number: 0995]
Examples:
- sɔ̀ku
'elephant'
[sɔku]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi sɔku na bosasa.
'He looks at the elephant courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi sɔku na ɓosasa]
4456[43]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi sɔku e tɛi.
'He sees the elephant inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi sɔku tɛi]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ sɔku na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the elephant courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ sɔku na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ sɔku e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the elephant inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ sɔku tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi sɔku aamɛ.
'He wants my elephant.'
[atokaⁿɗi sɔku aːmɛ]
4556[43]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka sɔku aamɛ.
'He will want my elephant.'
[amutoka sɔku aːmɛ]
4655[43]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- sɔku a Ndanda
'Ndanda's elephant'
[sɔku a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[32]223
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa sɔku
'the color of the elephant'
[m̩vela mʷa sɔku]
4445[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
sɔ̀ku à mòtóve [sɔkʷa motove]
n. 9/10 (
pl: sɔ̀ku nyá mètóve)
Tone: [433354]
1. ostrich (Gloss: elephant AM Sg(C3)-desert)
[SILCAWL Number: 1053]
Examples:
- sɔ̀ku à mòtóve
'ostrich'
[sɔkʷa motove]
[433354]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- sɔ̀ku nyá mètóve
'ostriches'
[sɔku nʲa metove]
[435243]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòsɔ́mbɔ̀ [mosɔⁿɓɔ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: sɔ́mbɔ̀ pl: mèsɔ́mbɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. spark [SILCAWL Number: 1307]
Examples:
- mòsɔ́mbɔ̀
'spark'
[mosɔⁿɓɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèsɔ́mbɔ̀
'sparks'
[mesɔⁿɓɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
sɔ́mɛ̀ [sɔmɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sum (addition)
Examples:
- sɔ́mɛ̀
'sum'
[sɔmɛ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòsɔ́ŋgɔlɔ̀dí [mosɔⁿgɔlɔɗi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: sɔ́ŋgɔlɔ̀dí pl: mèsɔ́ŋgɔlɔ̀dí)
Tone: [5523] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. earthworm [SILCAWL Number: 1140]
Examples:
- mòsɔ́ŋgɔlɔ̀dí
'earthworm'
[mosɔⁿgɔlɔɗi]
4[5523]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèsɔ́ŋgɔlɔ̀dí
'earthworms'
[mesɔⁿgɔlɔɗi]
4[5523]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòsɔ́ɔ [mosɔː]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: sɔ́ɔ pl: mèsɔ́ɔ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. bat [SILCAWL Number: 1019]
Examples:
- mòsɔ́ɔ
'bat'
[mosɔː]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèsɔ́ɔ
'bats'
[mesɔː]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mosɔɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the bat courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mosɔɔ na ɓosasa]
44563[44]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mosɔɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the bat inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mosɔɔ tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mosɔɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the bat courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mosɔɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[44]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mosɔɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the bat inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mosɔɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mosɔɔ mwamɛ.
'He wants my bat.'
[atokaⁿɗi mosɔɔ mʷamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mosɔɔ mwamɛ.
'He will want my bat.'
[amutoka mosɔɔ mʷamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mosɔɔ mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's bat'
[mosɔɔ mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[44]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mosɔɔ
'the color of the bat'
[m̩vela mʷa mosɔɔ]
44452[32]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
sɔ̀ɔ́ [sɔː]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. leopard [SILCAWL Number: 1024]
2. tiger
Examples:
- sɔ̀ɔ́
'leopard'
[sɔː]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
sɔ̀pɛ́ [sɔpɛ]
adv. Tone: [4q] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. again [SILCAWL Number: 1359]
Examples:
- sɔ̀pɛ́
'again'
[sɔpɛ]
[4q]
Frame Type: Isolation
mòsɔ́pi [mosɔpi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: sɔ́pi pl: mèsɔ́pi)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. intestinal worm [SILCAWL Number: 0223]
Examples:
- mòsɔ́pi
'intestinal worm'
[mosɔpi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèsɔ́pi
'intestinal worms'
[mesɔpi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èsɔ́sɛlɛ̀ [esɔsɛlɛ]
v. (
Stem: sɔ́sɛlɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. plead, implore [SILCAWL Number: 0454]
Examples:
- èsɔ́sɛlɛ̀
'plead'
[esɔsɛlɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìsɔ̀si [isɔsi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: sɔ̀si pl: màsɔ̀si)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. taste [SILCAWL Number: 1564]
Examples:
- ìsɔ̀si
'taste'
[isɔsi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màsɔ̀si
'tastes'
[masɔsi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èsɔ́siyɛ̀ [esɔsije]
v. (
Stem: sɔ́siyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. finish [SILCAWL Number: 1506]
Examples:
- èsɔ́siyɛ̀
'finish'
[esɔsije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòsɔ̀sɔdu [mosɔsɔɗu]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: sɔ̀sɔdu pl: mèsɔ̀sɔdu)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. beak [SILCAWL Number: 1060]
Examples:
- mòsɔ̀sɔdu
'beak'
[mosɔsɔɗu]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèsɔ̀sɔdu
'beak'
[mesɔsɔɗu]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
sɔ́tì [sɔti]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. breeches, pants [SILCAWL Number: 0543]
Examples:
- sɔ́tì
'breeches'
[sɔti]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
sɔ́tì à èkúlu [sɔti akulu]
n. 9/10 (
pl: sɔ́tì nyá èkúlu)
Tone: [522243]
1. shorts (Gloss: breeches Sg(C?)-short)
Examples:
- sɔ́tì à èkúlu
'shorts'
[sɔti akulu]
[522243]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
sɔ́tì éàbɛ́ [sɔti aːɓɛ]
n. 9/10 (
pl: sɔ́tì nyáàbɛ́)
Tone: [53423]
1. pants, trousers (Gloss: breeches Sg(C9)-long)
[SILCAWL Number: 0543]
Examples:
- sɔ́tì éàbɛ́
'pants'
[sɔti aːɓɛ]
[53423]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ìsúkà [isuka]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: súkà pl: màsúkà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. waterfall [SILCAWL Number: 1291]
Examples:
- ìsúkà
'waterfall'
[isuka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màsúkà
'waterfalls'
[masuka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èsùkúlúkù [esukuluku]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: sùkúlúkù pl: bèsùkúlúkù)
Tone: [345a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. owl [SILCAWL Number: 1054]
Examples:
- èsùkúlúkù
'owl'
[esukuluku]
4[345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèsùkúlúkù
'owls'
[ɓesukuluku]
4[345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi esukuluku na bosasa.
'He looks at the owl courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi sukuluku na ɓosasa]
4456[3454]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi esukuluku e tɛi.
'He sees the owl inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi sukuluku tɛi]
4556[3453]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ esukuluku na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the owl courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ sukuluku na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[3454]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ esukuluku e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the owl inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ sukuluku tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[3453]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi esukuluku eamɛ.
'He wants my owl.'
[atokaⁿɗi sukuluku amɛ]
4556[3453]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka esukuluku eamɛ.
'He will want my owl.'
[amutoka sukuluku amɛ]
4655[3453]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- esukuluku a Ndanda
'Ndanda's owl'
[esukuluku a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[4564]322
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa esukuluku
'the color of the owl'
[m̩vela mʷa sukuluku]
4445[345a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èsùkusani [esukusani]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: sùkusani pl: bèsùkusani)
Tone: [333a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. toothbrush, tooth stick [SILCAWL Number: 0568]
Examples:
- èsùkusani
'toothbrush'
[esukusani]
4[333a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèsùkusani
'toothbushes'
[ɓesukusani]
4[333a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èsùwa [esuwa]
v. (
Stem: sùwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. wash [SILCAWL Number: 0737]
Examples:
- èsùwa
'wash'
[esuwa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètâ [eta]
v. (
Stem: tâ)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. give [SILCAWL Number: 0809]
2. offer [SILCAWL Number: 0835]
Examples:
- ètâ
'give'
[eta]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
bítàanu [ɓitaːnu]
num. card. (
Stem: tàanu)
Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. five [SILCAWL Number: 1594]
Examples:
- bítàanu
'five'
[ɓitaːnu]
5[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C8
ètáa m̩̀vìlako [etaː ɱ̩vilako]
v. (
Stem: táa m̩̀vìlako)
Tone: [55333a]
1. poison (Gloss: give Sg(C3)-poison)
[SILCAWL Number: 0923]
Examples:
- ètáa m̩̀vìlako
'poison'
[etaː ɱ̩vilako]
4[55333a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòtàba [motaɓa]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: tàba pl: mètàba)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. marsh [SILCAWL Number: 1289]
Examples:
- mòtàba
'marsh'
[motaɓa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mètàba
'marshes'
[metaɓa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
tàba [taɓa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. sheep [SILCAWL Number: 0969]
2. goat [SILCAWL Number: 0965]
3. kid [SILCAWL Number: 0968]
4. ewe [SILCAWL Number: 0971]
Examples:
- tàba
'sheep'
[taɓa]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi taba na bosasa.
'He looks at the sheep courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi taɓa na ɓosasa]
4456[32]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi taba e tɛi.
'He sees the sheep inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi taɓa tɛi]
4556[32]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ taba na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the sheep courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ taɓa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ taba e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the sheep inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ taɓa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[32]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi taba aamɛ.
'He wants my sheep.'
[atokaⁿɗi taɓaːmɛ]
4556[32]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka taba aamɛ.
'He will want my sheep.'
[amutoka taɓaːmɛ]
4655[32]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- taba a Ndanda
'Ndanda's sheep'
[taɓa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[32]23
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa taba
'the color of the sheep'
[m̩vela mʷa taɓa]
4445[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
tàba à mwàdí [taɓa a mʷaɗi]
n. 9/10 (
pl: tàba nyá myàdí)
Tone: [53224]
1. she-goat (Gloss: goat AM Sg(C3)-female)
[SILCAWL Number: 0967]
Examples:
- tàba à mwàdí
'she-goat'
[taɓa a mʷaɗi]
[53224]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- tàba nyá myàdí
'she-goats'
[taɓa nʲa mʲaɗi]
[536224]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ètákà [etaka]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: tákà pl: betaka)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. smokehouse
Examples:
- ètákà
'smokehouse'
[etaka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bètákà
'smokehouses'
[ɓetaka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìtàmba [itaⁿɓa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: tàmba pl: màtàmba)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. shack [SILCAWL Number: 0663]
Examples:
- ìtàmba
'shack'
[itaⁿɓa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màtàmba
'shacks'
[mataⁿɓa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìtàmbú [itaⁿɓu]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: tàmbú)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. chewed food (ready to swallow or spit out) [SILCAWL Number: 0582]
Examples:
- ìtàmbú
'chewed food'
[itaⁿɓu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
màtàmbú [mataⁿɓu]
n. 5/6 pl (
Stem: tàmbú)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. leftovers (pejorative) [SILCAWL Number: 0582]
Examples:
- màtàmbú
'leftovers'
[mataⁿɓu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ètámuwɛ̀ [etamuwɛ]
v. (
Stem: támuwɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. herd, tend [SILCAWL Number: 0769]
Examples:
- ètámuwɛ̀
'herd'
[etamuwɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètámwà [etamʷa]
v. (
Stem: támwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. walk [SILCAWL Number: 0154]
2. crawl (of animals) [SILCAWL Number: 1115]
Examples:
- ètámwà
'walk'
[etamʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòtámwì [motamɥi]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: támwì pl: wàtámwì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. traveler (Gloss: walk-AGNOM)
[SILCAWL Number: 0844]
Examples:
- mòtámwì
'traveler'
[motamɥi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàtámwì
'travelers'
[watamɥi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
bètámwidi [ɓetamʷiɗi]
n. 7/8 pl (
Stem: támwidi)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. movement [SILCAWL Number: 1398]
Examples:
- bètámwidi
'movement'
[ɓetamʷiɗi]
3[543]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ètàndá [etaⁿɗa]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: tàndá pl: bètàndá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. cockroach [SILCAWL Number: 1122]
Examples:
- ètàndá
'cockroach'
[etaⁿɗa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bètàndá
'cockraoches'
[ɓetaⁿɗa]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi etanda na bosasa.
'He looks at the cockroach courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi taⁿɗa na ɓosasa]
4456[45]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi etanda e tɛi.
'He sees the cockroach inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi taⁿɗa tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ etanda na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the cockroach courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ taⁿɗa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ etanda e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the cockroach inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ taⁿɗa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi etanda eamɛ.
'He wants my cockroach.'
[atokaⁿɗi taⁿɗa amɛ]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka betanda bavɛ.
'He will want your cockroach.'
[amutoka betaⁿɗa bavɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- etanda a Ndanda
'Ndanda's cockroach'
[etaⁿɗa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa etanda
'the color of the cockroach'
[m̩vela mʷa taⁿɗa]
4445[22]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ǹ̩táŋgani [ⁿtaⁿgani]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: táŋgani pl: mètáŋgani)
Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. white man [SILCAWL Number: 0330]
Examples:
- ǹ̩táŋgani
'white man'
[n̩taⁿgani]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mètáŋgani
'white men'
[metaⁿgani]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ètátà [etata]
v. (
Stem: tátà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. store up [SILCAWL Number: 0644]
2. keep, save [SILCAWL Number: 1471]
3. look after, take care of [SILCAWL Number: 0494]
4. domesticate, tame [SILCAWL Number: 0767]
Examples:
- ètátà
'look after'
[etata]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
tàtɛ́ [tatɛ]
n. ? Tone: [45] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. father, dad [SILCAWL Number: 0344]
Examples:
- tàtɛ́
'father'
[tatɛ]
[4q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ètátiyɛ̀ [etatije]
v. (
Stem: tátiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. caress, pet [SILCAWL Number: 0485]
Examples:
- èètátiyɛ̀
'caress'
[etatije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètá bèdyâ [etaː ɓeɗʲa]
v. (
Stem: tá bèdyâ)
Tone: [542p]
1. offer food (to the ancestors) (Gloss: give Pl(C8)-food)
Examples:
- ètá bèdyâ
'give food (to ancestors)'
[etaː ɓeɗʲa]
4[542p]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètá ìbɛ́nɛ̀ [eta iɓɛnɛ]
v. (
Stem: tá ìbɛ́nɛ̀)
Tone: [534a]
1. breastfeed (subject = mother) (tr) (Gloss: give Sg(C5)-breast)
[SILCAWL Number: 0488]
Examples:
- ètá ìbɛ́nɛ̀
'breastfeed (tr)'
[eta iɓɛnɛ]
4[534a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètá mbénda [etaː ⁿɓeⁿɗa]
v. (
Stem: tá mbénda)
Tone: [453]
1. forbid (Gloss: give prohibition)
[SILCAWL Number: 0293]
Examples:
- ètá mbénda
'forbid'
[etaː ⁿɓeⁿɗa]
4[453]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
étéeya [eteːja]
adj. infl. (
Stem: téeya)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. brown [SILCAWL Number: 1560]
Examples:
- étéeya
'brown'
[eteːja]
4[543]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
ètèkiyɛ̀ [etekijɛ]
v. (
Stem: tèkiyɛ̀)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. diminish [SILCAWL Number: 1510]
2. decrease [SILCAWL Number: 1630]
Examples:
- ètèkiyɛ̀
'diminish'
[etekije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
téma [tema]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. middle [SILCAWL Number: 1392]
Examples:
- téma
'middle'
[tema]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ìtépwa [itepʷa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: tépwa pl: mat̀tépwa)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. lip [SILCAWL Number: 0016]
Examples:
- ìtépwa
'lip'
[itepʷa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màtépwa
'lips'
[matepʷa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ètéyà [eteja]
v. (
Stem: téyà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. ripen [SILCAWL Number: 1248]
Examples:
- ètéyà
'ripen'
[eteja]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòtéyani [teani]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: téyani pl: mètéyani)
Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. ripe (thing) [SILCAWL Number: 1247]
Examples:
- mòtéyani
'ripe (thing)'
[teani]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
ìtɛ́ɛnidi [itɛːniɗi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: tɛ́ɛnidi pl: màtɛ́ɛnidi)
Tone: [6654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. new moon [SILCAWL Number: 1320]
Examples:
- ìtɛ́ɛnidi
'new moon'
[itɛːniɗi]
4[6654]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màtɛ́ɛnidi
'new moons'
[matɛːniɗi]
4[6654]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
tɛ́ì [tɛi]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bottom [SILCAWL Number: 1388]
2. inside
Examples:
- tɛ́ì
'bottom'
[tɛi]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ètɛ̀mbɛmɛ [etɛⁿɓɛmɛ]
v. (
Stem: tɛ̀mbɛmɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. soar [SILCAWL Number: 1073]
Examples:
- ètɛ̀mbɛmɛ
'soar'
[etɛⁿɓɛmɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètɛ́mɛ̀ [etɛmɛ]
v. (
Stem: tɛ́mɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. stop [SILCAWL Number: 1505]
2. get up, rise up [SILCAWL Number: 0151]
3. wake up [SILCAWL Number: 0130]
Examples:
- ètɛ́mɛ̀
'get up'
[etɛmɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètɛ́miyɛ̀ [etɛmijɛ]
v. (
Stem: tɛ́miyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. place [SILCAWL Number: 1469]
2. straighten [SILCAWL Number: 1531]
Examples:
- ètɛ́miyɛ̀
'place'
[etɛmijɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
tíì [tiː]
adj. nom. Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. full [SILCAWL Number: 0636]
Examples:
- tíì
'full'
[tiː]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
étìikî [etiːki]
adj. infl. (
Stem: tìikî)
Tone: 5[33p] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. small [SILCAWL Number: 1509]
2. few [SILCAWL Number: 1640]
3. narrow [SILCAWL Number: 1521]
Examples:
- ètìikî
'small'
[etiːki]
5[33p]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
- mútìikî
'small'
[mutiːki]
5[33p]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
- bítìikî
'small'
[ɓitiːki]
5[33p]
Frame Type: Isolation - C8
étíinwa [etiːnʷa]
adj. infl. (
Stem: tíinwa)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. dull, blunt [SILCAWL Number: 1540]
Examples:
- étíinwa
'dull'
[etiːnʷa]
4[543]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
ètíiyɛ̀ [etiːjɛ]
v. (
Stem: tíiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. accuse [SILCAWL Number: 0469]
Examples:
- ètíiyɛ̀
'accuse'
[etiːjɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètílà [etila]
v. (
Stem: tílà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. flee, run away from [SILCAWL Number: 0421]
2. escape [SILCAWL Number: 0795]
Examples:
- ètílà
'flee'
[etila]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìtílinci [itiliⁿdʒi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: tílinci pl: màtílinci)
Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. ankle [SILCAWL Number: 0069]
Examples:
- ìtílinci
'ankle'
[itiliⁿdʒi]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màtílinci
'ankles'
[matiliⁿdʒi]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ètìmba [etiⁿɓa]
v. (
Stem: tìmba)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. return, go back [SILCAWL Number: 1405]
Examples:
- ètìmba
'return'
[etiⁿɓa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètímbe [etiⁿɓe]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: tímbe pl: bètímbe)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. plank [SILCAWL Number: 0720]
Examples:
- ètímbe
'plank'
[etiⁿɓe]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bètímbe
'planks'
[ɓetiⁿɓe]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi etimbe na bosasa.
'He looks at the plank courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi timbe na ɓosasa]
4466[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi etimbe e tɛi.
'He sees the plank inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi timbe tɛi]
4556[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ etimbe na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the plank courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ timbe na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[44]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ etimbe e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the plank inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ timbe tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi etimbe eamɛ.
'He wants my plank.'
[atokaⁿɗi timbaːmɛ]
4556[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka etimbe eamɛ.
'He will want my plank.'
[amutoka etimbaːmɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- etimbe a Ndanda
'Ndanda's plank'
[etimbe a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa etimbe
'the color of the plank'
[m̩vela mʷa timbe]
4445[44]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ètìmbi [etiⁿɓi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: tìmbi pl: bètìmbi)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. pool, pond [SILCAWL Number: 1287]
Examples:
- ètìmbi
'pool'
[etiⁿɓi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bètìmbi
'pools'
[ɓetiⁿɓi]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ètìmbiyɛ [etiⁿɓijɛ]
v. (
Stem: tìmbiyɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. give back, return [SILCAWL Number: 0810]
2. pay back, come-back, retort (an insult or action suffered)
Examples:
- ètìmbiyɛ
'give back'
[etiⁿɓijɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètímbwanà [etiⁿɓʷana]
v. (
Stem: tímbwanà)
Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. answer, reply [SILCAWL Number: 0456]
Examples:
- ètímbwanà
'answer'
[etiⁿɓʷana]
4[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
tínà [tina]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. trunk (of tree) [SILCAWL Number: 1179]
2. stem [SILCAWL Number: 1185]
Examples:
- tínà
'trunk'
[tina]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
tínà èndé [tinaⁿɗe]
pro. int. Tone: [534]
1. why (Gloss: ?? what)
[SILCAWL Number: 1688]
Examples:
- tínà èndé
'why'
[tinaⁿɗe]
[534]
Frame Type: Isolation
ìtíndi [itiⁿɗi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: tíndi pl: màtíndi)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. hoof [SILCAWL Number: 1032]
2. elephantiasis [SILCAWL Number: 0225]
Examples:
- ìtíndi
'hoof'
[itiⁿɗi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màtíndi
'hooves'
[matiⁿɗi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ètìndila [etiⁿɗila]
v. (
Stem: tìndila)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. slide [SILCAWL Number: 1413]
2. slither [SILCAWL Number: 1113]
Examples:
- ètìndila
'slide'
[etiⁿɗila]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètìŋga [etiⁿga]
v. (
Stem: tìŋga)
Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. tether, tie up (animals) [SILCAWL Number: 0771]
2. decide [SILCAWL Number: 0288]
Examples:
- ètìŋga
'tether'
[etiⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìtìŋgá [itiⁿga]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: tìŋgá pl: màtìŋgá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. knot [SILCAWL Number: 0654]
2. knot (in wood) [SILCAWL Number: 0721]
Examples:
- ìtìŋgá
'knot'
[itiⁿga]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màtìŋgá
'knots'
[matiⁿga]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ètìsa [etisa]
v. (
Stem: tìsa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. trample [SILCAWL Number: 0164]
Examples:
- ètìsa
'trample'
[etisa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètísɔnì [etisɔni]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: tísɔnì pl: bètísɔnì)
Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. city [SILCAWL Number: 0532]
Examples:
- ètísɔnì
'city'
[etisɔni]
4[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bètísɔnì
'cities'
[ɓetisɔni]
4[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
tìtii [titiː]
adj. nom. Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. standing [SILCAWL Number: 0169]
Examples:
- tìtii
'standing'
[titiː]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation
ètìtwa [etitʷa]
v. (
Stem: tìtwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. wipe, wipe off [SILCAWL Number: 0563]
Examples:
- ètìtwa
'wipe off'
[etitʷa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètìtwa nyólò [etitʷa nʲolo]
v. (
Stem: tìtwa nyólò)
Tone: [325a]
1. wipe oneself off, wipe excreta (Gloss: wipe body)
[SILCAWL Number: 0563]
Examples:
- ètìtwa nyólò
'wipe excreta'
[etitʷa nʲolo]
4[325a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
tíye [tije]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. clearing (of land)
Examples:
- tíye
'clearing'
[tije]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòtò [moto]
n. 1/2 (
Stem: tò pl: wàtò)
Tone: [a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. person, man [SILCAWL Number: 0326]
Examples:
- mòtò
'person'
[moto]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàtò
'people'
[wato]
4[a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi moto na bosasa.
'He looks at the person courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi moto na ɓosasa]
44664[2]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi moto e tɛi.
'He sees the person inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi moto e tɛi]
45563[3]35a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ moto na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the person courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ moto na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44654[3]222B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ moto e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the person inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ moto e tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[3]35B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi moto aamɛ.
'He wants my person.'
[atokaⁿɗi mota:mɛ]
45562[2]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka moto aamɛ.
'He will want my person.'
[amutoka motaːmɛ]
46552[2]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- moto a Ndanda
'Ndanda's person'
[mota ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
2[2]12
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa moto
'the color of the person'
[m̩vela mʷa moto]
44453[a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mòtóba [motoɓa]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: tóba pl: mètóba)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. snail [SILCAWL Number: 1094]
Examples:
- mòtóba
'snail'
[motoɓa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mètóba
'snails'
[metoɓa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi motoba na bosasa.
'He looks at the snail courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi motoɓa na ɓosasa]
44563[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi motoba e tɛi.
'He sees the snail inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi motoɓa tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ motoba na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the snail courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ motoɓa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[44]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ motoba e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the snail inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ motoɓa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi motoba mwamɛ.
'He wants my snail.'
[atokaⁿɗi motoɓa mʷamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka motoba mwamɛ.
'He will want my snail.'
[amutoka motoɓa mʷamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- motoba mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's snail'
[motoɓa mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[44]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa motoba
'the color of the snail'
[m̩vela mʷa motoɓa]
44452[32]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mòtódu [motoɗu]
n. 1/2 (
Stem: tódu pl: wàtódu)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. older sibling
Examples:
- mòtódu
'older sibling'
[motoɗu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàtódu
'adults'
[watoɗu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòtódu [motoɗu]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: tódu pl: wàtódu)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. older person
2. adult [SILCAWL Number: 0337]
3. firstborn [SILCAWL Number: 0353]
4. elder [SILCAWL Number: 0393]
Examples:
- mòtódu
'adult'
[motoɗu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàtódu
'adults'
[watoɗu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
tòdyeni [toɗʲeni]
num. card. Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. one thousand [SILCAWL Number: 1622]
Examples:
- tòdyeni
'one thousand'
[toɗʲeni]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation - Unknown Class
ètókà [etoka]
v. (
Stem: tókà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. want [SILCAWL Number: 0287]
2. look for, seek [SILCAWL Number: 1474]
3. need [SILCAWL Number: 0807]
4. fetch (firewood) [SILCAWL Number: 0739]
Examples:
- ètókà
'want'
[etoka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- Atokandi.
'He wants.'
[atokaⁿɗi]
3[54]3
Frame Type: 1. He _____.
- Atokancɛ
'If he wamts'
[atokaⁿdʒɛ]
3[55]a
Frame Type: 2. If he _____
- Amutoka eima eamɛ.
'He will want my thing.'
[amutoka eimaːmɛ]
46[54]3535b
Frame Type: 3. He will _____ my thing.
- Amutoka mocɛcɛ mwamɛ.
'He will want my baby.'
[amutoka motʃɛtʃɛ mʷamɛ]
46[54]3445a
Frame Type: 4. He will _____ my baby.
- Amutoka lɛmɔ aamɛ.
'He will want my eel.'
[amutoka lɛmɔaːmɛ]
36[55]6522
Frame Type: 5. He will _____ my eel.
ètókanà [etokana]
v. (
Stem: tókanà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. lack [SILCAWL Number: 1636]
2. be scarce [SILCAWL Number: 0822]
Examples:
- ètókanà
'lack'
[etokana]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
tókò [toko]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. spoon [SILCAWL Number: 0623]
Examples:
- tókò
'spoon'
[toko]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi toko na bosasa.
'He looks at the spoon courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi toko na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi toko e tɛi.
'He sees the spoon inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi toko tɛi]
3445[63]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ toko na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the spoon courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ toko na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3454[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ toko e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the spoon inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ toko tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[63]4B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi toko aamɛ.
'He wants my spoon.'
[atokaⁿɗi toko aːmɛ]
4555[64]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka toko aamɛ.
'He will want my spoon.'
[amutoka toko aːmɛ]
4655[64]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- toko a Ndanda
'Ndanda's spoon'
[toko a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[64]23
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa toko
'the color of the spoon'
[m̩vela mʷa toko]
4445[6b]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
tókò étúbwɛɛ̀ [toko tuɓʷɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [535i]
1. ladle (Gloss: spoon big)
[SILCAWL Number: 0613]
Examples:
- tókò étúbwɛɛ̀
'ladle'
[toko tuɓʷɛ]
[535i]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- tókò nyítúbwɛɛ̀
'ladles'
[toko nʲituɓʷɛ]
[5345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ètólà [etola]
v. (
Stem: tólà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. move away, migrate [SILCAWL Number: 0529]
Examples:
- ètólà
'move away'
[etola]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
tóla [tola]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. move
Examples:
- tóla
'move'
[tola]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ètòlo [etolo]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: tòlo pl: bètòlo)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. mouse [SILCAWL Number: 1009]
Examples:
- ètòlo
'mouse'
[etolo]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bètòlo
'mice'
[ɓetolo]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi etolo na bosasa.
'He looks at the mouse courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi tolo na ɓosasa]
4456[43]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi etolo e tɛi.
'He sees the mouse inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi tolo tɛi]
4556[32]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ etolo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the mouse courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ tolo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ etolo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the mouse inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ tolo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[32]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi etolo eamɛ.
'He wants my mouse.'
[atokaⁿɗi tolo amɛ]
4556[33]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka etolo eamɛ.
'He will want my mouse.'
[amutoka tolo amɛ]
4655[32]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- etolo a Ndanda
'Ndanda's mouse'
[etolo a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa etolo
'the color of the mouse'
[m̩vela mʷa tolo]
4445[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ètómba [etoⁿɓa]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: tómba pl: bètómba)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. country, ethnic area [SILCAWL Number: 0530]
Examples:
- ètómba
'country'
[etoⁿɓa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bètómba
'countries'
[ɓetoⁿɓa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Atokandi etomba eamɛ
'He wants my country.'
[atokaⁿɗi etoⁿɓaːmɛ]
45563[45]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
tòmba [toⁿɓa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. ram
tòmba à tàba [toⁿɓa a taɓa]
n. 9/10 (
pl: tomba nya taba)
Tone: [4443a]
1. ram [SILCAWL Number: 0970]
Examples:
- tòmba à tàba
'ram'
[toⁿɓa a taɓa]
[4443a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ètómbɛ̀ [etoⁿɓɛ]
v. (
Stem: tómbɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bump, knock against [SILCAWL Number: 1448]
2. stamp
Examples:
- ètómbɛ̀
'bump'
[etoⁿɓɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
tómbowa [toⁿɓowa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [554] Root Tone Melody: H
1. shoot [SILCAWL Number: 1190]
2. bud [SILCAWL Number: 1189]
Examples:
- tómbowa
'shoot'
[toⁿɓowa]
[554]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ètòmbuwɛ [etoⁿɓuwɛ]
v. (
Stem: tòmbuwɛ)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. bring up, raise (a child) [SILCAWL Number: 0495]
Examples:
- ètòmbuwɛ
'bring up'
[etoⁿɓuwɛ]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètòmbwa [etoᵐɓʷa]
v. (
Stem: tòmbwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. grow up [SILCAWL Number: 0247]
2. grow [SILCAWL Number: 1245]
Examples:
- ètòmbwa
'grow up'
[etoᵐɓʷa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
tóndà [toⁿɗa]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. current [SILCAWL Number: 1294]
2. flood [SILCAWL Number: 1339]
Examples:
- tóndà
'current'
[toⁿɗa]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ìtóndi [itoⁿɗi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: tóndi pl: màtóndi)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. fiancé [SILCAWL Number: 0374]
2. engaged (to be wed) [SILCAWL Number: 0941]
Examples:
- ìtóndi
'fiancé'
[itoⁿɗi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màtóndi
'fiancés'
[matoⁿɗi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòtòŋgo [motoⁿgo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: tòŋgo pl: mètòŋgo)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. fortune-teller, diviner [SILCAWL Number: 0413]
Examples:
- mòtòŋgo
'fortune-teller'
[motoⁿgo]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mòtòŋgo
'fortune-tellers'
[metoⁿgo]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ètòsama [etosama]
v. (
Stem: tòsama)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. float [SILCAWL Number: 1489]
Examples:
- ètòsama
'float'
[etosama]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètòto [etoto]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: tòto pl: bètòto)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. uterus [SILCAWL Number: 0041]
Examples:
- ètòto
'uterus'
[etoto]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
mòtótódù [mototoɗu]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: tótódù pl: mètótódù)
Tone: [56a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. type of black ant that emits a bad odor
Examples:
- mòtótódù
'stink ant'
[mototoɗu]
4[56a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mètótódù
'stink ants'
[metotoɗu]
4[56a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòtóve [motove]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: tóve pl: mètóve)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. desert [SILCAWL Number: 1256]
2. savanna, grasslands [SILCAWL Number: 1257]
Examples:
- mòtóve
'desert'
[motove]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mètóve
'deserts'
[metove]
3[43]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ètɔ̂ [etɔː]
v. (
Stem: tɔ̂)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. see [SILCAWL Number: 0131]
2. notice [SILCAWL Number: 0132]
Examples:
- ètɔ̂
'see'
[etɔː]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìtɔ́bɛ [itɔɓɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: tɔ́bɛ pl: màtɔ́bɛ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. spot [SILCAWL Number: 1396]
Examples:
- ìtɔ́bɛ
'spot'
[itɔɓɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màtɔ́bɛ
'spots'
[matɔɓɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìtɔ́dù [itɔɗu]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: tɔ́dù pl: màtɔ́dù)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. button
Examples:
- ìtɔ́dù
'button'
[itɔɗu]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màtɔ́dù
'buttons'
[matɔɗu]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ètɔ̀kiyɛ̀ [etɔkije]
v. (
Stem: tɔ̀kiyɛ̀)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. boil [SILCAWL Number: 0608]
Examples:
- ètɔ̀kiyɛ̀
'boil'
[etɔkije]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètɔ̀kɔ [etɔkɔ]
v. (
Stem: tɔ̀kɔ)
Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. boil [SILCAWL Number: 0608]
Examples:
- ètɔ̀kɔ
'boil'
[etɔkɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìtɔ̀kɔ [itɔkɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: tɔ̀kɔ pl: màtɔ̀kɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. soup, broth [SILCAWL Number: 0573]
Examples:
- ìtɔ̀kɔ
'soup'
[itɔkɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màtɔ̀kɔ
'soups'
[matɔkɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi itɔkɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the soup courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi itɔkɔ na ɓosasa]
44665[43]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi itɔkɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the soup inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi itɔkɔ tɛi]
45565[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ itɔkɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the soup courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ itɔkɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44654[32]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ itɔkɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the soup inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ itɔkɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46654[33]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi itɔkɔ dyamɛ.
'He wants my soup.'
[atokaⁿɗi itɔkɔ ɗʲamɛ]
45565[33]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka itɔkɔ dyamɛ.
'He will want my soup.'
[amutoka itɔkɔ ɗʲamɛ]
46554[33]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- itɔkɔ dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's soup'
[itɔkɔ ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa itɔkɔ
'the color of the soup'
[m̩vela mʷa itɔkɔ]
44454[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ètɔ́kɔlɔ̀ [etɔkɔlɔ]
v. (
Stem: tɔ́kɔlɔ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. pick up, collect [SILCAWL Number: 1425]
Examples:
- ètɔ́kɔlɔ̀
'pick up'
[etɔkɔlɔ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòtɔ̀kwɛ [motɔkʷɛ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: tɔ̀kwɛ pl: mètɔ̀kwɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. type of bird trap set in trees
Examples:
- mòtɔ̀kwɛ
'bird trap'
[motɔkʷɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mètɔ̀kwɛ
'bird traps'
[metɔkʷɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòtɔ́mbi [motɔⁿɓi]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: tɔ́mbi pl: mètɔ́mbi)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. pipe-stem [SILCAWL Number: 0903]
Examples:
- mòtɔ́mbi
'pipe-stem'
[motɔⁿɓi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mètɔ́mbi
'pipe-stems'
[metɔⁿɓi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ètɔ́ndɛ̀ [etɔⁿɗɛ]
v. (
Stem: tɔ́ndɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. love [SILCAWL Number: 0284]
Examples:
- ètɔ́ndɛ̀
'love'
[etɔⁿɗɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
tɔ̀ndɛ [tɔⁿɗɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [4a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. nail [SILCAWL Number: 0724]
Examples:
- tɔ̀ndɛ
'nail'
[tɔⁿɗɛ]
[4a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi tɔndɛ na bosasa.
'He looks at the nail courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi tɔⁿɗɛ na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi tɔndɛ e tɛi.
'He sees the nail inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi tɔⁿɗɛ tɛi]
4556[33]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ tɔndɛ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the nail courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ tɔⁿɗɛ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ tɔndɛ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the nail inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ tɔⁿɗɛ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[33]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi tɔndɛ aamɛ.
'He wants my nail.'
[atokaⁿɗi tɔⁿɗaːmɛ]
4556[32]23
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka tɔndɛ aamɛ.
'He will want my nail.'
[amutoka tɔⁿɗaːmɛ]
4655[32]23
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- tɔndɛ a Ndanda
'Ndanda's nail'
[tɔⁿɗɛ a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[32]23
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa tɔndɛ
'the color of the nail'
[m̩vela mʷa tɔⁿɗɛ]
4445[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ètɔ́ndiyɛ̀ [etɔⁿɗije]
v. (
Stem: tɔ́ndiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. befit, suit [SILCAWL Number: 0429]
2. please [SILCAWL Number: 0505]
Examples:
- ètɔ́ndiyɛ̀
'befit'
[etɔⁿɗije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòtɔ́ŋ [motɔŋ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: tɔ́ŋ pl: mètɔ́ŋ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. stinger [SILCAWL Number: 1150]
Examples:
- mòtɔ́ŋ
'stinger'
[motɔŋ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mètɔ́ŋ
'stingers'
[metɔŋ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
tɔ́ŋgɔ̀ [tɔⁿgɔ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. horn [SILCAWL Number: 1028]
2. antenna [SILCAWL Number: 1148]
Examples:
- tɔ́ŋgɔ̀
'horn'
[tɔⁿgɔ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi tɔŋgɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the horn courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi tɔⁿgɔ na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi tɔŋgɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the horn inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi tɔⁿgɔ tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ tɔŋgɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the horn courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ tɔⁿgɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ tɔŋgɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the horn inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ tɔⁿgɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi tɔŋgɔ nyamɛ.
'He wants my horn.'
[atokaⁿɗi tɔⁿgɔ nʲamɛ]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (pl)
- Amutoka tɔŋgɔ nyamɛ.
'He will want my horn.'
[amutoka tɔⁿgɔ nʲamɛ]
4655[64]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- tɔŋgɔ nya Ndanda
'Ndanda's horn'
[tɔⁿgɔ nʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa tɔŋgɔ
'the color of the horn'
[m̩vela mʷa tɔⁿgɔ]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
tɔ́ŋgɔ̀ à sɔ̀ku [tɔⁿgɔ a sɔku]
n. 9/10 (
pl: tɔ́ŋgɔ̀ nyá sɔ̀ku)
Tone: [5333a]
1. elephant's tusk (Gloss: horn AM elephant)
[SILCAWL Number: 1035]
Examples:
- tɔ́ŋgɔ̀ à sɔ̀ku
'elephant's tusk'
[tɔⁿgɔ a sɔku]
[5333a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- tɔ́ŋgɔ̀ nyá sɔ̀ku
'elephant's tusks'
[tɔⁿgɔ nʲa sɔku]
[6453a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìtɔ̀tɔ [itɔtɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: tɔ̀tɔ pl: màtɔ̀tɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. bellybutton [SILCAWL Number: 0037]
Examples:
- ìtɔ̀tɔ
'bellybutton'
[itɔtɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màtɔ̀tɔ
'bellybuttons'
[matɔtɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòtɔ̀tɔ [motɔtɔ]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: tɔ̀tɔ pl: mètɔ̀tɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. umbilical cord [SILCAWL Number: 0038]
Examples:
- mòtɔ̀tɔ
'umbilical cord'
[motɔtɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mètɔ̀tɔ
'umbilical cords'
[metɔtɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
tɔ̀tɔɔ [tɔtɔː]
quant. Tone: [43a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. only [SILCAWL Number: 1698]
Examples:
- tɔ̀tɔɔ
'only'
[tɔtɔː]
[43a]
Frame Type: Isolation
ètúbà [etuɓa]
v. (
Stem: túbà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. pierce [SILCAWL Number: 1452]
Examples:
- ètúbà
'pierce'
[etuɓa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètúba màlɔ̂ [etuɓa malɔ]
v. (
Stem: túba màlɔ̂)
Tone: [652p]
1. pierce ears (Gloss: pierce Pl(C6)-ear)
[SILCAWL Number: 0556]
Examples:
- ètúba màlɔ̂
'pierce ears'
[etuɓa malɔ]
4[652p]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
túbɛ̀ [tuɓɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. ocean, sea [SILCAWL Number: 1285]
Examples:
- túbɛ̀
'ocean'
[tuɓɛ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ètúbwɛɛ̀ [etuɓwɛ]
adj. infl. (
Stem: túbwɛɛ̀)
Tone: [5p] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. big [SILCAWL Number: 1507]
2. great, powerful [SILCAWL Number: 1574]
Examples:
- ètúbwɛɛ̀
'big'
[etubwɛ]
4[5p]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
ètùda [etuɗa]
v. (
Stem: tùda)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. pound [SILCAWL Number: 0599]
Examples:
- ètùda
'pound'
[etuɗa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètúkà [etuka]
v. (
Stem: túkà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. suffer [SILCAWL Number: 0321]
Examples:
- ètúkà
'suffer'
[etuka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètùka [etuka]
v. (
Stem: tùka)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. bathe, wash oneself [SILCAWL Number: 0561]
Examples:
- ètùka
'bathe'
[etuka]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìtùka [ituka]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: tùka pl: màtùka)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. bath
2. washing
ètúma [etuma]
v. (
Stem: túma)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. weave [SILCAWL Number: 0731]
Examples:
- ètúma
'weave'
[etuma]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìtúmà [ituma]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: túmà pl: màtúmà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. knife [SILCAWL Number: 0786]
2. throwing knife [SILCAWL Number: 0787]
Examples:
- ìtúmà
'knife'
[ituma]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màtúmà
'knives'
[matuma]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ituma na bosasa.
'He looks at the knife courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ituma na ɓosasa]
44663[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ituma e tɛi.
'He sees the knife inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ituma tɛi]
45563[53]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ituma na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the knife courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ituma na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[54]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ituma e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the knife inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ituma tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[53]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ituma dyamɛ.
'He wants my knife.'
[atokaⁿɗi ituma ɗʲamɛ]
45563[53]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ituma dyamɛ.
'He will want my knife.'
[amutoka ituma ɗʲamɛ]
46553[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ituma dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's knife'
[ituma ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ituma
'the color of the knife'
[m̩vela mʷa ituma]
44453[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
mòtúmì [motumi]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: túmì pl: wàtúmì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. weaver (Gloss: weave-AGNOM)
[SILCAWL Number: 0401]
Examples:
- mòtúmì
'weaver'
[motumi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàtúmì
'weavers'
[watumi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- motumi ŋkɔyɛ
Sg(C3)-weave-AGNOM Sg(C3)-basket
'basket weave'
[motumi n̩kɔjɛ]
4[63]35a
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- motumi bekulu
Sg(C3)-weave-AGNOM Pl(C8)-fish.trap
'fish trap weaver'
[motumi ɓekulu]
4[63]45a
Frame Type: Unique Frame
túmwàná [tumʷana]
conn. Tone: [534] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. because [SILCAWL Number: 1693]
Examples:
- túmwàná
'because'
[tumʷana]
[534]
Frame Type: Isolation
ètùŋgú [etuⁿgu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: tùŋgú pl: bètùŋgú)
Tone: 3[24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. tribe [SILCAWL Number: 0377]
Examples:
- ètùŋgú
'tribe'
[etuⁿgu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bètùŋgú
'tribes'
[ɓetuⁿgu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi etuŋgu na bosasa.
'He looks at the tribe courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi tuⁿgu na ɓosasa]
4466[35]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi etuŋgu e tɛi.
'He sees the tribe inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi etuⁿgu tɛi]
46664[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ etuŋgu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the tribe courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ tuⁿgu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ etuŋgu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the tribe inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔⁿdʒɛ tuⁿgu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
465[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi etuŋgu eamɛ.
'He wants my tribe.'
[atokaⁿɗi tuⁿgu amɛ]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka etuŋgu eamɛ.
'He will want my tribe.'
[amutoka tuⁿgu amɛ]
4655[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- etuŋgu a Ndanda
'Ndanda's tribe'
[etuⁿgu a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[33]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa etuŋgu
'the color of the tribe'
[m̩vela mʷa tuⁿgu]
4445[22]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìtútu [itutu]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: tútu pl: màtútu)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. swelling [SILCAWL Number: 0213]
2. tumor [SILCAWL Number: 0214]
3. bump, protuberance [SILCAWL Number: 1395]
4. hump (of hunchback) [SILCAWL Number: 0189]
5. hump (of cow) [SILCAWL Number: 1029]
Examples:
- ìtútu
'hump'
[itutu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màtútu
'humps'
[matutu]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi itutu na bosasa.
'He looks at the hump courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi itutu na ɓosasa]
44663[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi itutu e tɛi.
'He sees the hump inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi itutu tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ itutu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the hump courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ itutu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[44]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ itutu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the hump inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ itutu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi itutu dyamɛ.
'He wants my hump.'
[atokaⁿɗi itutu ɗʲamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka itutu dyamɛ.
'He will want my hump.'
[amutoka itutu ɗʲamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- itutu dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's hump'
[itutu ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[44]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa itutu
'the color of the hump'
[m̩vela mʷa itutu]
44453[43]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìtùtu [itutu]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: tùtu pl: màtùtu)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. raffia palm [SILCAWL Number: 1170]
Examples:
- ìtùtu
'raffia palm'
[itutu]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màtùtu
'raffia palms'
[matutu]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
vìtútù [vitutu]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: tútù pl: lìtútù)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. smoke [SILCAWL Number: 1308]
Examples:
- vìtútù
'smoke'
[vitutu]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lìtútù
'smokes'
[litutu]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ètúwà [tuwa]
v. (
Stem: túwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. spit [SILCAWL Number: 0111]
Examples:
- ètúwà
'spit'
[etuwa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ètúwa màcɛ̀ncɛ [etuwa matʃɛⁿdʒɛ]
v. (
Stem: túwa màcɛ̀ncɛ)
Tone: [6533a]
1. spit (Gloss: spit Pl(C6)-saliva)
[SILCAWL Number: 0111]
Examples:
- ètúwa màcɛ̀ncɛ
'spit'
[etuwa matʃɛⁿdʒɛ]
4[6533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
búdù [ɓuɗu]
n. 14/4 (
Stem: údù pl: myúdù)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. camel [SILCAWL Number: 0981]
Examples:
- búdù
'camel'
[ɓuɗu]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- myúdù
'camels'
[mʲuɗu]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
dyúmbu [ɗʲuⁿɓu]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: úmbu pl: múmbu)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. nest [SILCAWL Number: 1069]
Examples:
- dyúmbu
'nest'
[dʲuⁿɓu]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- múmbu
'nests'
[muⁿɓu]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi dyumbu na bosasa.
'He looks at the nest courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɗʲuⁿɓu na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi dyumbu e tɛi.
'He sees the nest inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɗʲuⁿɓu tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ dyumbu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the nest courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɗʲuⁿɓu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322B25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ dyumbu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the nest inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɗʲuⁿɓu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi dyumbu dyamɛ.
'He wants my nest.He will want my nest.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɗʲuⁿɓu ɗʲamɛ]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka dyumbu dyamɛ.
'He will want my nest.'
[amutoka ɗʲuⁿɓu ɗʲamɛ]
4655[64]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- dyumbu dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's nest'
[ɗʲuⁿɓu ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[54]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa dyumbu
'the color of the nest'
[m̩vela mʷa ɗʲuⁿɓu]
4445[62]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èùncɛ [euⁿdʒɛ]
v. (
Stem: ùncɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. resolve, settle (a dispute) [SILCAWL Number: 0513]
2. mediate, intercede [SILCAWL Number: 0514]
Examples:
- èùncɛ
'resolve'
[eundʒɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
únya [unʲa]
n. ? Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. zeal
vàabá [vaːɓa]
Tone: [324] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. far [SILCAWL Number: 1656]
Examples:
- vàabá
'far'
[vaːɓa]
[324]
Frame Type: Isolation - Unknown Class
ìvágà [ivaga]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: vágà pl: màvágà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. twin [SILCAWL Number: 0333]
Examples:
- ìvágà
'twin'
[ivaga]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màvágà
'twins'
[mavaga]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èválaŋga [evalaⁿga]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: válaŋga pl: bválaŋga)
Tone: [543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. jaw [SILCAWL Number: 0021]
Examples:
- válaŋga
'jaw'
[evalaⁿga]
4[543]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bválaŋga
'jaws'
[ɓevalaⁿga]
4[543]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìvánce [ivaⁿdʒe]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: vánce pl: màvánce)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. pride
èváŋgo [evaⁿgo]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: váŋgo pl: bèváŋgo)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
èvásanà [evasana]
v. (
Stem: vásanà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. spread [SILCAWL Number: 1415]
2. scatter (intr) (Gloss: scatter (intr))
Examples:
- èvásanà
'spread'
[evasana]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvásiyɛ̀ [vasije]
v. (
Stem: vásiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. scatter [SILCAWL Number: 1467]
Examples:
- èvásiyɛ̀
'scatter'
[vasije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvèé [eveː]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vèé pl: bèvèé)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. bone [SILCAWL Number: 0074]
Examples:
- èvèé
'bone'
[eveː]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvèé
'bones'
[ɓeveː]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi evee na bosasa.
'He looks at the bone courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi veː na ɓosasa]
4466[45]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi evee e tɛi.
'He sees the bone inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi veː tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ evee na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the bone courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ veː na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[34]222B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ evee e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the bone inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒe veː tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[34]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi evee eamɛ.
'He wants my bone.'
[atokaⁿɗi ve amɛ]
4556[4]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka evee eamɛ.
'He will want my bone.'
[amutoka ve amɛ]
4655[4]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- evee a Ndanda
'Ndanda's bone'
[eve a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[5]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa evee
'the color of the bone'
[m̩vela mʷa veː]
4445[33]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
véì [vei]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sun [SILCAWL Number: 1317]
Examples:
- véì
'sun'
[vei]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èvèla [evela]
v. (
Stem: vèla)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. create [SILCAWL Number: 1458]
Examples:
- èvèla
'create'
[evela]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
m̩̀vèla [m̩vela]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: vèla pl: mèvèla)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. color [SILCAWL Number: 1554]
Examples:
- m̩̀vèla
'color'
[m̩vela]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèvèla
'colors'
[mevela]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìvénce [iveⁿdʒe]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: vénce pl: màvénce)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. wound [SILCAWL Number: 0220]
Examples:
- ìvénce
'wound'
[iveⁿdʒe]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màvénce
'wounds'
[maveⁿdʒe]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvèŋga [eveⁿga]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vèŋga pl: bèvèŋga)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. bubinga tree
Examples:
- èvèŋga
'bubinga tree'
[eveⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvèŋga
'bubinga trees'
[ɓeveⁿga]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvɛ́lɛ̀ [evɛlɛ]
v. (
Stem: vɛ́lɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. put [SILCAWL Number: 1469]
Examples:
- èvɛ́lɛ̀
'put'
[evɛlɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvɛ́lɛi [evɛlɛi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vɛ́lɛi pl: bèvɛ́lɛi)
Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. baby sling [SILCAWL Number: 0547]
Examples:
- èvɛ́lɛi
'baby sling'
[evɛlɛi]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvɛ́lɛi
'baby slings'
[ɓevɛlɛi]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
vɛ́lɛtɛtɛ [vɛlɛtɛtɛ]
Tone: [5543] Root Tone Melody: H
1. white [SILCAWL Number: 1555]
Examples:
- vɛ́lɛtɛtɛ
'white'
[vɛlɛtɛtɛ]
[5543]
Frame Type: Isolation
èvɛ́mbɛ̀ [evɛⁿɓɛ]
v. (
Stem: vɛ́mbɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. remove
èvɛ́mbɛ ìbɔ̀mbɔ́ [evɛⁿɓɛ iɓɔⁿɓɔ]
v. (
Stem: vɛ́mbɛ ìbɔ̀mbɔ́)
Tone: [65223]
1. blow nose (Gloss: remove Sg(C5)-snot)
[SILCAWL Number: 0105]
Examples:
- vɛ́mbɛ ìbɔ̀mbɔ́
'blow nose'
[evɛⁿɓɛ iɓɔⁿɓɔ]
4[65223]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvɛ̀sɛ [evɛsɛ]
v. (
Stem: vɛ̀sɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. evade [SILCAWL Number: 0794]
Examples:
- èvɛ̀sɛ
'evade'
[evɛsɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvɛ́vɛ̀ [evɛvɛ]
v. (
Stem: vɛ́vɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fly [SILCAWL Number: 1071]
2. blow away, fly away [SILCAWL Number: 1478]
Examples:
- èvɛ́vɛ̀
'fly'
[evɛvɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìvɛ́vɛ̀ [ivɛvɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: vɛ́vɛ̀ pl: màvɛ́vɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. flock (of birds) [SILCAWL Number: 1070]
Examples:
- ìvénce
'flock'
[ivɛvɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màvénce
'flocks'
[mavɛvɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvɛ̀vɛli [evɛvɛli]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vɛ̀vɛli pl: bèvɛ̀vɛli)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. (visible) apparition, ghost, specter [SILCAWL Number: 0909]
Examples:
- èvɛ̀vɛli
'specter'
[evɛvɛli]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvɛ̀vɛli
'specters'
[ɓevɛvɛli]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìvɛ́vù [ivɛvu]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: vɛ́vù pl: màvɛ́vù)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fever [SILCAWL Number: 0229]
2. malaria [SILCAWL Number: 0228]
3. cold, coolness
Examples:
- ìvɛ́vù
'fever'
[ivɛvu]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màvɛ́vù
'fevers'
[mavɛvu]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ivɛvu na bosasa.
'He looks at the fever courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ivɛvu na ɓosasa]
44664[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ivɛvu e tɛi.
'He sees the fever inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ivɛvu tɛi]
45564[54]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ivɛvu na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the fever courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ivɛvu na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44654[54]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ivɛvu e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
Sg(C1)-look.at-COND Sg(C5)-fever LOC inside, Sg(C1)-FUT-feel Sg(C7)-happiness
'If he looks at the fever inside, he will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ivɛvu tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44664[54]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- Atokandi ivɛvu dyamɛ.
'He wants my fever.'
[atokaⁿɗi ivɛvu ɗʲamɛ]
45564[54]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ivɛvu dyamɛ.
'He will want my fever.'
[amutoka ivɛvu ɗʲamɛ]
46553[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ivɛvu dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's fever'
[ivɛvu ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ivɛvu
'the color of the fever'
[m̩vela mʷa ivɛvu]
33353[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èvɛ́yɛ [evɛjɛ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vɛ́yɛ pl: bèvɛ́yɛ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. desire
Examples:
- èvɛ́yɛ
'desire'
[evɛjɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvɛ́yɛ
'desires'
[ɓevɛyɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
vì [vi]
n. 19/13 sg Tone: [2]
1. Sg(C19)
évíinda [eviːⁿɗa]
adj. infl. (
Stem: víinda)
Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. black [SILCAWL Number: 1556]
Examples:
- évíinda
'black'
[eviːⁿɗa]
5[654]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
- múvíinda
'black'
[muviːⁿɗa]
5[654]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
èvìla [evila]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vìla pl: bèvìla)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. ebony tree [SILCAWL Number: 1159]
Examples:
- èvìla
'ebony tree'
[evila]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvìla
'ebony trees'
[ɓevila]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
m̩̀vìlako [ɱ̩vilako]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: vìlako pl: mèvìlako)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. poison [SILCAWL Number: 0922]
2. poison (on arrow) [SILCAWL Number: 0782]
3. venom [SILCAWL Number: 1111]
Examples:
- m̩̀vìlako
'poison'
[ɱ̩vilako]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèvìlako
'poisons'
[mevilako]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi m̩vilako na bosasa.
'He looks at the poison courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ɱ̩vilako na ɓosasa]
44663[322]222a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi m̩vilako e tɛi.
'He sees the poison inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ɱ̩vilako tɛi]
45563[322]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ m̩vilako na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the poison courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ɱ̩vilako na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[322]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ m̩vilako e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the poison inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ɱ̩vilako tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[322]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi m̩vilako mwamɛ.
'He wants my poison.'
[atokaⁿɗi ɱ̩vilako mʷamɛ]
45563[322]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka m̩vilako mwamɛ.
'He will want my poison.'
[amutoka ɱ̩vilako mʷamɛ]
46553[322]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- m̩vilako mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's poison'
[ɱ̩vilako mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[333]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mvilako
'the color of the poison'
[m̩vela mʷa ɱ̩vilako]
44453[32a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èvílikɔ̀kɔ [evilikɔkɔ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vílikɔ̀kɔ pl: bèvílikɔ̀kɔ)
Tone: [553a] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. ringworm [SILCAWL Number: 0226]
Examples:
- èvílikɔ̀kɔ
'ringworm'
[evilikɔkɔ]
4[553a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- èvílikɔ̀kɔ
'ringworms'
[ɓevilikɔkɔ]
4[553a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvílɔ̀ [evilɔ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vílɔ̀ pl: bèvílɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. juice [SILCAWL Number: 1197]
Examples:
- èvílɔ̀
'juice'
[evilɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvílɔ̀
'juices'
[ɓevilɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
màvína [mavina]
n. ? (
Stem: vína pl: màvína)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. pus [SILCAWL Number: 0221]
Examples:
- màvína
'pus'
[mavina]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìvíndo [iviⁿɗo]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: víndo pl: màvíndo)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. cloud [SILCAWL Number: 1315]
Examples:
- ìvíndo
'cloud'
[iviⁿɗo]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màvíndo
'clouds'
[maviⁿɗo]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
mòvìnini [movinini]
n. ? (
Stem: vìnini pl: wàvìnini)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. enemy [SILCAWL Number: 0386]
Examples:
- mòvìnini
'enemy'
[movinini]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- wàvìnini
'enemies'
[wavinini]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvínyɛ̀ [evinʲɛ]
v. (
Stem: vínyɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. offer [SILCAWL Number: 0835]
Examples:
- èvínyɛ̀
'offer'
[evinʲɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvítɛ̀ [evitɛ]
v. (
Stem: vítɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. follow [SILCAWL Number: 0503]
Examples:
- èvítɛ̀
'follow'
[evite]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvítɛnɛ̀ [evitɛnɛ]
v. (
Stem: vítɛnɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. stalk, track [SILCAWL Number: 0776]
2. chase [SILCAWL Number: 0777]
Examples:
- èvítɛnɛ̀
'stalk'
[evitɛnɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- Avitɛnɛndi.
'He stalks.'
[avitɛnɛⁿɗi]
3[654]3
Frame Type: 1. He _____.
- Avitɛnɛncɛ
'If he stalks'
[avitɛnɛⁿdʒɛ]
3[555]a
Frame Type: 2. If he _____
- Amuvitɛnɛ na eima eamɛ.
'He will stalk my thing.'
[amuvitɛnɛ na eimaːmɛ]
46[555]23434a
Frame Type: 3. He will _____ my thing.
- Amuvitɛnɛ na mocɛcɛ mwamɛ.
'He will stalk my baby.'
[amuvitɛnɛ na motʃɛtʃɛ mʷamɛ]
46[555]234453
Frame Type: 4. He will _____ my baby.
- Amuvitɛnɛ na lɛmɔ aamɛ.
'He will stalk my eel.'
[amuvitɛnɛ na lɛmɔ aːmɛ]
46[555]355223
Frame Type: 5. He will _____ my eel.
ìvìti [iviti]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: vìti pl: màvìti)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. darkness [SILCAWL Number: 1351]
Examples:
- ìvìti
'darkness'
[iviti]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èvívà [eviva]
v. (
Stem: vívà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. suck [SILCAWL Number: 0148]
Examples:
- èvívà
'suck'
[eviva]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvìva [eviva]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vìva pl: bèvìva)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. mask [SILCAWL Number: 0926]
Examples:
- èvìva
'mask'
[eviva]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvìva
'masks'
[ɓeviva]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi eviva na bosasa.
'He looks at the mask courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi viva na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi eviva e tɛi.
'He sees the mask inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi viva tɛi]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ eviva na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the mask courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ viva na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ eviva e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the mask inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ viva tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi eviva eamɛ.
'He wants my mask.'
[atokaⁿɗi viva amɛ]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka eviva eamɛ.
'He will want my mask.'
[amutoka viva amɛ]
4655[43]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- eviva a Ndanda
'Ndanda's mask'
[eviva ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[3]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa eviva
'the color of the mask'
[m̩vela mʷa viva]
4445[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èvíviyɛ̀ [evivijɛ]
v. (
Stem: víviyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. be excessively curious (Gloss: ??-CAUS)
Examples:
- èvíviyɛ̀
'be too curious'
[evivijɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvìya [evija]
v. (
Stem: vìya)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. come [SILCAWL Number: 1399]
Examples:
- èvìya
'come'
[evija]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvìyá nà [evija na]
v. (
Stem: vìyá nà)
Tone: [35a]
1. bring (Gloss: come with)
[SILCAWL Number: 0856]
Examples:
- èvìyá nà
'bring'
[evija na]
4[35a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvóciyɛ̀ [evotʃijɛ]
v. (
Stem: vóciyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. listen closely [SILCAWL Number: 0135]
Examples:
- èvóciyɛ̀
'listen'
[evotʃijɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- Avociyɛndi.
'He listens.'
[avotʃijɛⁿdi]
3[554]4
Frame Type: 1. He _____.
- Avociyɛncɛ
'If he listens'
[avotʃijɛⁿdʒɛ]
3[555]a
Frame Type: 2. If he _____
- a muvociyɛ eima
Sg(C1) FUT-listen Sg(C7)-thing
'He will listen to the thing.'
[a muvotʃijɛ eima]
46[555]24a
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- a muvociyɛ mocɛcɛ
Sg(C1) FUT-listen Sg(C3)-baby
'He will listen to the baby.'
[a muvotʃijɛ motʃɛtʃɛ]
46[555]232
Frame Type: Unique Frame
èvókà [evoka]
v. (
Stem: vókà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. be silent [SILCAWL Number: 0442]
Examples:
- èvókà
'be silent'
[evoka]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvólà [evola]
(
Stem: vólà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fast [SILCAWL Number: 1419]
2. early [SILCAWL Number: 1356]
Examples:
- èvólà
'fast'
[evola]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
èvómuwɛ̀ [èèvómuwɛ̀]
v. (
Stem: vómuwɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. punish [SILCAWL Number: 0524]
Examples:
- èvómuwɛ̀
'punish'
[evomuwe]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìvómuwɛ̀ [ivomuwɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: vómuwɛ̀ pl: màvómuwɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. punishment [SILCAWL Number: 0525]
Examples:
- ìvómuwɛ̀
'punishment'
[ivomuwɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màvómuwɛ̀
'punishments'
[mavomuwɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvóndò [evoⁿɗo]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vóndò pl: bèvóndò)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. axe [SILCAWL Number: 0716]
Examples:
- èvóndò
'axe'
[evoⁿɗo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvóndò
'axes'
[ɓevoⁿɗo]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi evondo na bosasa.
'He looks at the axe courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi voⁿɗo na ɓosasa]
4466[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi evondo e tɛi.
'He sees the axe inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi voⁿɗo tɛi]
4556[43]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ evondo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the axe courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ voⁿɗo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ evondo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the axe inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ voⁿɗo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi evondo eamɛ.
'He wants my axe.'
[atokaⁿɗi voⁿɗo amɛ]
4556[43]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka evondo eamɛ.
'He will want my axe.'
[amutoka voⁿɗo amɛ]
4655[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- evondo a Ndanda
'Ndanda's axe'
[evoⁿɗo a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[53]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa evondo
'the color of the axe'
[m̩vela mʷa voⁿɗo]
4445[5a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èvóŋgwà [evoⁿgʷa]
v. (
Stem: vóŋgwà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. swing, go back and forth [SILCAWL Number: 1412]
Examples:
- èvóŋgwà
'swing'
[evoⁿgʷa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
- Avoŋgwandi.
'He swings.'
[avoⁿgʷaⁿɗi]
3[54]3
Frame Type: 1. He _____.
- Avoŋgwancɛ
'If he swings'
[avoⁿgʷaⁿdʒɛ]
3[55]a
Frame Type: 2. If he _____
- Amuvoŋguwɛ eima eamɛ.
'He will swing my thing.'
[amuvoⁿguwɛ eimaːmɛ]
46[555]3434a
Frame Type: 3. He will _____ my thing.
- Amuvoŋguwɛ mocɛcɛ mwamɛ.
'He will swing my baby.'
[amuvoⁿguwɛ motʃɛtʃɛ mʷamɛ]
46[555]34453
Frame Type: 4. He will _____ my baby.
- Amuvoŋguwɛ lɛmɔ aamɛ.
'He will swing my eel.'
[amuvoⁿguwɛ lɛmɔ amɛ]
46[555]6523
Frame Type: 5. He will _____ my eel.
vóò [voː]
adj. nom. Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. quiet, silent [SILCAWL Number: 0442]
Examples:
- vóò
'silent'
[voː]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation
évóola [evoːla]
adj. infl. (
Stem: vóola)
Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. sharp [SILCAWL Number: 1537]
Examples:
- évóola
'sharp'
[evoːla]
5[654]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
- múvóola
'sharp'
[muvoːla]
5[654]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
évóovwa [evoːvʷa]
adj. infl. (
Stem: vóovwa)
Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. light [SILCAWL Number: 1536]
Examples:
- évóovwa
'light'
[evoːvʷa]
5[654]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
- múvóovwa
'light'
[muvo:vʷa]
5[654]
Frame Type: Isolation - C3
èvótanà [evotana]
v. (
Stem: vótanà)
Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. hurt oneself [SILCAWL Number: 0207]
Examples:
- èvótanà
'hurt oneself'
[evotana]
4[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvótiyɛ̀ [evotijɛ]
v. (
Stem: vótiyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. wound [SILCAWL Number: 0796]
2. skin [SILCAWL Number: 0798]
Examples:
- èvótiyɛ̀
'wound'
[evotijɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvòvo [evovo]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vòvo)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. empty (thing) [SILCAWL Number: 0637]
2. emptiness
Examples:
- èvòvo
'empty'
[evovo]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
èvòvowa [evovowa]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vòvowa pl: bevovowa)
Tone: [33a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. butterfly [SILCAWL Number: 1146]
Examples:
- èvòvowa
'butterfly'
[evovowa]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvòvowa
'butterflies'
[ɓevovowa]
4[33a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvóyà [evoja]
v. (
Stem: vóyà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. dry up, evaporate [SILCAWL Number: 1340]
Examples:
- èvóyà
'dry up'
[evoja]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvɔ̂ [evɔ]
v. (
Stem: vɔ̂)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. say [SILCAWL Number: 0433]
Examples:
- èvɔ̂
'say'
[evɔ]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìvɔ́ŋgɔ̀ [ivɔⁿgɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: vɔ́ŋgɔ̀ pl: màvɔ́ŋgɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fat [SILCAWL Number: 0571]
Examples:
- ìvɔ́ŋgɔ̀
'fat'
[ivɔⁿgɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màvɔ́ŋgɔ̀
'fats'
[mavɔⁿgɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvɔ́ɔkɔ [evɔːkɔ]
num. card. (
Stem: vɔ́ɔkɔ)
Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. one [SILCAWL Number: 1590]
2. be the same () [SILCAWL Number: 0424]
Examples:
- èvɔ́ɔkɔ
'one'
[evɔːkɔ]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
- a mbɔɔkɔ
'It is the same.'
[aⁿɓɔːkɔ]
3[533]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- a vɔɔkɔ
'It is the same.'
[avɔːkɔ]
3[555]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
- wa wavɔɔkɔ
'They are the same.'
[wa wavɔːkɔ]
[52443]
Frame Type: Unique Frame
wàvɔ́ɔkɔ [wavɔːkɔ]
quant. (
Stem: vɔ́ɔkɔ)
Tone: [554] Root Tone Melody: H
1. some [SILCAWL Number: 1681]
Examples:
- wavɔ́ɔkɔ
'some'
[wavɔːkɔ]
4[554]
Frame Type: Isolation - C2
- bivɔ́ɔkɔ
'some'
[ɓivɔːkɔ]
4[554]
Frame Type: Isolation - C8
èvùda [evuɗa]
v. (
Stem: vùda)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. break wind, fart [SILCAWL Number: 0120]
Examples:
- èvùda
'fart'
[evuɗa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvúdɛ̀ [evuɗɛ]
v. (
Stem: vúdɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. swell [SILCAWL Number: 1528]
Examples:
- èvúdɛ̀
'swell'
[evuɗɛ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvúdì [evuɗi]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vúdì pl: bèvúdì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. breath [SILCAWL Number: 0092]
2. air [SILCAWL Number: 1314]
Examples:
- èvúdì
'breath'
[evuɗi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- èvúdì
'breaths'
[ɓevuɗi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi evudi na bosasa.
'He looks at the breath courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi vuɗi na ɓosasa]
4466[54]333a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi evudi e tɛi.
'He sees the breath inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi vuɗi tɛi]
4556[43]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ evudi na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the breath courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ vuɗi na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4465[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ evudi e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the breath inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ vuɗi tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
4665[43]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi evudi eamɛ.
'He wants my breath.'
[atokaⁿɗi vuɗi amɛ]
4666[53]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka evudi eamɛ.
'He will want my breath.'
[amutoka vuɗi amɛ]
4655[43]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- evudi a Ndanda
'Ndanda's breath'
[evuɗi a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[53]22
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa evudi
'the color of the breath'
[m̩vela mʷa vuɗi]
3335[4a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìvúdì [ivuɗi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: vúdì pl: màvúdì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. bubble [SILCAWL Number: 1302]
2. foam [SILCAWL Number: 1303]
Examples:
- ìvúdì
'bubble'
[ivuɗi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màvúdì
'bubbles'
[mavuɗi]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvùdú [evuɗu]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vùdú pl: bèvùdú)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. shell [SILCAWL Number: 1204]
2. husk [SILCAWL Number: 1205]
Examples:
- èvùdú
'shell'
[evuɗu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvùdú
'shells'
[ɓevuɗu]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvùkwa [evukʷa]
v. (
Stem: vùkwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. untie [SILCAWL Number: 0657]
2. unwrap [SILCAWL Number: 0649]
3. loosen [SILCAWL Number: 0660]
Examples:
- èvùkwa
'untie'
[evukʷa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
màvùla [mavula]
n. ? (
Stem: vùla)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. brideprice [SILCAWL Number: 0942]
Examples:
- màvùla
'brideprice'
[mavula]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìvúlɛ̀ [ivulɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: vúlɛ̀ pl: màvúlɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. oil [SILCAWL Number: 0572]
Examples:
- ìvúlɛ̀
'oil'
[ivule]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màvúlɛ̀
'oils'
[mavule]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvúnciyɛ̀ [evuⁿdʒije]
v. (
Stem: vúnciyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. blow [SILCAWL Number: 0110]
Examples:
- èvúnciyɛ̀
'blow'
[evuⁿdʒije]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvùndɛvundɛ [evuⁿɗɛvuⁿɗɛ]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vùndɛvundɛ pl: bèvùndɛvundɛ)
Tone: [333a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. toad [SILCAWL Number: 1107]
Examples:
- èvùndɛvundɛ
'toad'
[evuⁿɗɛvuⁿɗɛ]
4[333a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvùndɛvundɛ
'toads'
[ɓevuⁿɗɛvuⁿɗɛ]
4[333a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvúsɛ̀ [evuse]
v. (
Stem: vúsɛ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. wait [SILCAWL Number: 1366]
Examples:
- èvúsɛ̀
'wait'
[evuse]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvútà [evuta]
v. (
Stem: vútà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fold, bend [SILCAWL Number: 1441]
Examples:
- èvútà
'fold'
[evuta]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvúta màbɔ́ŋgɔ [evuta maɓɔⁿgɔ]
v. (
Stem: vúta màbɔ́ŋgɔ)
Tone: [65243]
1. kneel (Gloss: fold Pl(C6)-knee)
[SILCAWL Number: 0176]
Examples:
- èvúta màbɔ́ŋgɔ
'kneel'
[evuta maɓɔⁿgɔ]
4[65243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvùú [evuː]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vùú pl: bèvùú)
Tone: [35] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. stomach (internal) [SILCAWL Number: 0040]
Examples:
- evuu
'stomach'
[evuː]
4[35]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvùú
'stomachs'
[ɓevuː]
4[35]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
évúuvɛ [evuːvɛ]
adj. infl. (
Stem: vúuvɛ)
Tone: [654] Root Tone Melody: H
1. short [SILCAWL Number: 1515]
Examples:
- évúuvɛ
'short'
[evuːvɛ]
4[654]
Frame Type: Isolation - C7
ìvúva [ivuva]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: vúva pl: màvúva)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. jealousy
Examples:
- ìvúva
'jealousy'
[ivuva]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màvúva
'jealousies'
[mavuva]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvúviyɛ̀ [evuvijɛ]
v. (
Stem: vúviyɛ̀)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. shorten [SILCAWL Number: 1516]
Examples:
- èvúviyɛ̀
'shorten'
[evuvijɛ]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvúvulà [evuvula]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: vúvulà pl: bèvúvulà)
Tone: [55a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. diarrhea [SILCAWL Number: 0236]
Examples:
- èvúvulà
'diarrhea'
[evuvula]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèvúvulà
'diarrheas'
[ɓevuvula]
4[55a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvùwa [evuwa]
v. (
Stem: vùwa)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. throw away [SILCAWL Number: 1468]
2. throw
3. shoot [SILCAWL Number: 1431]
Examples:
- èvùwa
'throw away'
[evuwa]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòvùwi [movuɥi]
n. 3/2 (
Stem: vùwi pl: wàvùwi)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. shooter (Gloss: shoot-AGNOM)
vyáŋgà [vʲaⁿga]
n. ? Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. salt [SILCAWL Number: 0578]
Examples:
- vyáŋgà
'salt'
[vʲaⁿga]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èvyátà [evʲata]
v. (
Stem: vyátà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. tighten [SILCAWL Number: 0658]
2. press
3. squeeze [SILCAWL Number: 1456]
Examples:
- èvyátà
'tighten'
[evʲata]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìvyátà [ivʲata]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: vyátà pl: màvyátà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. pressing
èvyáta díyɔ̀ [evʲata ɗijɔ]
v. (
Stem: vyáta díyɔ̀)
Tone: [546a]
1. wink (Gloss: press Sg(C5)-eye)
[SILCAWL Number: 0104]
Examples:
- èvyáta díyɔ̀
'wink'
[evʲata ɗijɔ]
4[546a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvyáta ìbɔ̀lu [evʲata iɓɔlu]
v. (
Stem: vyáta ìbɔ̀lu)
Tone: [6533a]
1. choke (Gloss: press Sg(C5)-neck)
[SILCAWL Number: 0146]
Examples:
- èvyáta ìbɔ̀lu
'choke'
[evʲata iɓɔlu]
4[6533a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvyáta míyɔ̀ [evʲata mijɔ]
v. (
Stem: vyáta míyɔ̀)
Tone: [545a]
1. blink (Gloss: press Pl(C5)-eye)
[SILCAWL Number: 0103]
Examples:
- èvyáta míyɔ̀
'blink'
[evʲata mijɔ]
4[545a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
vyáteèní [vʲateːni]
ptcp. Tone: [5523] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. tight, tightened [SILCAWL Number: 0659]
Examples:
- vyáteèní
'tight'
[vʲateːni]
[5523]
Frame Type: Isolation
vyémbò vá èítà [vʲeⁿɓo va eita]
n. 19/13 (
pl: lémbò lá èítà)
Tone: [53423a]
1. praise (music) (Gloss: Sg(C19)-song for INF-worship)
[SILCAWL Number: 0475]
Examples:
- vyémbò vá èítà
'praise'
[vyeⁿɓo va eita]
[53423a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lémbò lá èítà
'praises'
[leⁿɓo la eita]
[53423a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
èvyómà [evʲoma]
v. (
Stem: vyómà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. breathe [SILCAWL Number: 0106]
Examples:
- èvyómà
'breathe'
[evʲoma]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èvyómà nɛ́ kúdù [evʲoma nɛ kuɗu]
v. (
Stem: vyómà nɛ́ kúdù)
Tone: [5345a]
1. pant (Gloss: breathe like turtle)
[SILCAWL Number: 0109]
Examples:
- èvyómà nɛ́ kúdù
'pant'
[evʲoma nɛ kuɗu]
4[5345a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
evyɔ̂ [evʲɔ]
v. (
Stem: vyɔ̂)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sweep [SILCAWL Number: 0735]
Examples:
- vyɔ̂
'sweep'
[evʲɔ]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìvyɔ̂ [ivʲɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: vyɔ̂ pl: màvyɔ̂)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. broom [SILCAWL Number: 0734]
Examples:
- ìvyɔ̂
'broom'
[ivʲɔ]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màvyɔ̂
'brooms'
[mavʲɔ]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ivyɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the broom courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ivʲɔ na ɓosasa]
44663[d]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ivyɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the broom inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ivʲɔ tɛi]
45563[k]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ivyɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the broom courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ivʲɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[4]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ivyɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the broom inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ivʲɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[c]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ivyɔ dyamɛ.
'He wants my broom.'
[atokaⁿɗi ivʲɔ ɗʲamɛ]
45563[k]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ivyɔ dyamɛ.
'He will want my broom.'
[amutoka ivʲɔ ɗʲamɛ]
46553[k]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ivyɔ dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's broom'
[ivʲɔ ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[k]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ivyɔ
'the color of the broom'
[m̩vela mʷa ivʲɔ]
44453[p]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èwâ [ewa]
v. (
Stem: wâ)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. die [SILCAWL Number: 0249]
2. wither [SILCAWL Number: 1252]
Examples:
- èwâ
'die'
[ewa]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
wá [wa]
pro. Tone: [4]
1. them
Examples:
- wá
'them'
[wa]
[4]
Frame Type: Isolation
wá [wa]
v. Tone: [5]
1. they [SILCAWL Number: 1653]
Examples:
- wá
'they'
[wa]
[5]
Frame Type: Isolation
wà [wa]
n. 3/2 pl Tone: [2]
1. Pl(C2)
èwáanà [ewaːna]
v. (
Stem: wáanà)
Tone: [54a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. argue [SILCAWL Number: 0465]
Examples:
- èwáanà
'argue'
[ewaːna]
4[54a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èwáa mèéba [ewa meːɓa]
v. (
Stem: wáa mèéba)
Tone: [65243]
1. drown (Gloss: die Pl(C4)-water)
[SILCAWL Number: 1491]
Examples:
- èwáa mèéba
'drown'
[ewa meːɓa]
4[65243]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
dùwée [ɗuwe]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: wée pl: màwée irreg. infl.: Irregular prefix allomorph)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. tear (from eye)
Examples:
- dùwée
'tear'
[ɗuwe]
3[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màwée
'tears'
[maweː]
3[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
wèé [weː]
n. 9/10 Tone: [34] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. hair (of head) [SILCAWL Number: 0027]
Examples:
- wèé
'hair (of head)'
[weː]
[34]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
wéèní [weːni]
ptcp. Tone: [523] Root Tone Melody: Other
1. dead [SILCAWL Number: 0251]
Examples:
- wéèní
'dead'
[weːni]
[523]
Frame Type: Isolation
wèé nyá míyɔ̀ [weː nʲa mijo]
n. 9/10 (
pl: wèé nyá míyɔ̀)
Tone: [3456a]
1. eyebrow (Gloss: hair ??-AM Pl(C6)-eye)
[SILCAWL Number: 0007]
2. eyelash (Gloss: hair ??-AM Pl(C6)-eye)
[SILCAWL Number: 0009]
Examples:
- wèé nyá míyɔ̀
'eyebrow'
[weː nʲa mijo]
[3456a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
wéì [wei]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fish [SILCAWL Number: 1083]
Examples:
- wéì
'fish'
[wei]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi wei na bosasa.
'He looks at the fish courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi wei na ɓosasa]
3345[64]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi wei e tɛi.
'He sees the fish inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi wei tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ wei na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the fish courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ wei na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[64]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ wei e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the fish inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ wei tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi wei aamɛ.
'He wants my fish.'
[atokaⁿɗi wei aːmɛ]
3445[64]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka wei aamɛ.
'He will want my fish.'
[amutoka wei aːmɛ]
4655[64]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- wei a Ndanda
'Ndanda's fish'
[we a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[5]322
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa wei
'the color of the fish'
[m̩vela mʷa wei]
4445[6a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìwɛ́di [iwɛɗi]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: wɛ́di pl: màwɛ́di)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. death [SILCAWL Number: 0250]
2. mourning [SILCAWL Number: 0950]
Examples:
- ìwɛ́di
'death'
[iwɛɗi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màwɛ́di
'deaths'
[mawɛɗi]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
wíndɛ̀ [ɥiⁿɗɛ]
n. 9/10 Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. window [SILCAWL Number: 0667]
Examples:
- wíndɛ̀
'window'
[ɥiⁿɗɛ]
[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
èwísà [eɥisa]
v. (
Stem: wísà)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. tighten [SILCAWL Number: 0658]
Examples:
- èwísà
'tighten'
[eɥisa]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
mòwô [mowo]
n. 3/4 (
Stem: wô pl: mèwô)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. argument [SILCAWL Number: 0466]
Examples:
- mòwô
'argument'
[mowo]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- mèwô
'arguments'
[mewo]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi mowo na bosasa.
'He looks at the argument courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi mowo na ɓosasa]
44663[5]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi mowo e tɛi.
'He sees the argument inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi mowo tɛi]
45563[5]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ mowo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the argument courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ mowo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[5]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ mowo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the argument inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ mowo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[4]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi mowo mwamɛ.
'He wants my argument.'
[atokaⁿɗi mowo mʷamɛ]
45563[4]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka mowo mwamɛ.
'He will want my argument.'
[amutoka mowo mʷamɛ]
46553[4]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- mowo mwa Ndanda
'Ndanda's argument'
[mowo mʷa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[5]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa mowo
'the color of the argument'
[m̩vela mʷa mowo]
44453[p]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èwɔ̀wɔ [ewɔwɔ]
v. (
Stem: wɔ̀wɔ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. deny [SILCAWL Number: 0470]
Examples:
- èwɔ̀wɔ
'deny'
[ewɔwɔ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
èyâ [eja]
v. (
Stem: yâ)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sleep [SILCAWL Number: 0128]
Examples:
- èyâ
'sleep'
[ejaː]
4[q]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìyâ [ijaː]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: yâ pl: màyâ)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. rising
èyáa tíye [ejaː tije]
v. (
Stem: yáa tíye)
Tone: [5453]
1. clear (land) (Gloss: sleep? clearing)
[SILCAWL Number: 0747]
Examples:
- èyáa tíye
'clear'
[ejaː tije]
4[5453]
Frame Type: Isolation (inf)
ìyákò [ijako]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: yákò pl: màyákò)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. ant [SILCAWL Number: 1123]
2. army ant [SILCAWL Number: 1124]
Examples:
- ìyákò
'ant'
[ijako]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màyákò
'ants'
[majako]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi iyako na bosasa.
'He looks at the ant courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ijako na ɓosasa]
44563[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi iyako e tɛi.
'He sees the ant inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ijako tɛi]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ iyako na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the ant courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ijako na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[43]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ iyako e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the ant inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ijako tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[43]4B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi iyako dyamɛ.
'He wants my ant.'
[atokaⁿɗi ijako ɗʲamɛ]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka iyako dyamɛ.
'He will want my ant.'
[amutoka ijako ɗʲamɛ]
46553[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- iyako dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's ant'
[ijako ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa iyako
'the color of the ant'
[m̩vela mʷa ijako]
44452[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
èyáo [ejao]
n. 7/8 (
Stem: yáo pl: bèyáo)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. feather [SILCAWL Number: 1058]
Examples:
- èyáo
'feather'
[ejao]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- bèyáo
'feathers'
[ɓejao]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi eyao na bosasa.
'He looks at the feather courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi jao na ɓosasa]
4456[K5]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi eyao e tɛi.
'He sees the feather inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi jao tɛi]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ eyao na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the feather courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ejao na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[44]222225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ eyao e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the feather inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ejao tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi eyao eamɛ.
'He wants my feather.'
[atokaⁿɗi jao amɛ]
4556[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka eyao eamɛ.
'He will want my feather.'
[amutoka jao amɛ]
4655[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- eyao a Ndanda
'Ndanda's feather'
[ejao a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa eyao
'the color of the feather'
[m̩vela mʷa jao]
4445[44]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
yée [je]
n. 9/10 Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. floor [SILCAWL Number: 0670]
2. ground, land [SILCAWL Number: 1261]
3. soil, earth [SILCAWL Number: 1276]
4. world [SILCAWL Number: 1254]
5. south [SILCAWL Number: 1659]
Examples:
- yée
'earth'
[je]
[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi ye na bosasa.
'He looks at the earth courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi je na ɓosasa]
3345[6]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi ye e tɛi.
'He sees the earth inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi je tɛi]
3445[64]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ ye na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the earth courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ je na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3354[6]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ ye e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the earth inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ je tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
3554[64]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi ye aamɛ.
'He wants my earth.'
[atokaⁿɗi je aːmɛ]
3445[6]223
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka ye aamɛ.
'He will want my earth.'
[amutoka je aːmɛ]
4655[6]223
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- ye a Ndanda
'Ndanda's earth'
[je a ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
[5]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa ye
'the color of the earth'
[m̩vela mʷa je]
444E[4]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
yée ààsáa [je aːsaː]
n. 9/10 (
pl: yée nyásáa)
Tone: [52243]
1. fertile soil (Gloss: soil good)
[SILCAWL Number: 0745]
Examples:
- yée ààsáa
'fertile soil'
[je aːsaː]
[52243]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- yé nyásáa
'fertile soils'
[ye nʲasaː]
[5633]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
yée à èkòó [je akoː]
n. 9/10 (
pl: yée nyá màkòó)
Tone: [552224]
1. sole (Gloss: bottom AM Sg(C7)-foot)
[SILCAWL Number: 0072]
Examples:
- yée à èkòó
'sole'
[je akoː]
[552224]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
yée ébéeva [je eɓeːva]
n. 9/10 (
pl: yée nyíbéeva)
Tone: [45653]
1. barren/sterile soil (Gloss: soil Sg(C?)-bad)
[SILCAWL Number: 0746]
Examples:
- yée ébéeva
'sterile soil'
[je eɓeːva]
[45653]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- yée nyíbéeva
'sterile soils'
[je nʲiɓeːva]
[45653]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìyɛ̀lɛ [ijɛlɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: yɛ̀lɛ pl: màyɛ̀lɛ)
Tone: [3a] Root Tone Melody: L
1. selfishness
Examples:
- ìyɛ̀lɛ
'selfishness'
[ijɛlɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màyɛ̀lɛ
'selfishnesses'
[majɛlɛ]
4[3a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìyɛ́ncɛ [ijɛⁿdʒɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: yɛ́ncɛ pl: màyɛ́ncɛ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. burn [SILCAWL Number: 0216]
Examples:
- ìyɛ́ncɛ
'burn'
[ijɛⁿdʒɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màyɛ́ncɛ
'burns'
[majɛⁿdʒɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìyɛ́yɛ [ijɛjɛ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: yɛ́yɛ pl: màyɛ́yɛ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. cowrie shell [SILCAWL Number: 0818]
Examples:
- ìyɛ́yɛ
'cowrie shell'
[ijɛjɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màyɛ́yɛ
'cowrie shells'
[majɛjɛ]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
vìyó [vijo]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: yó pl: lìyó)
Tone: [4] Root Tone Melody: H
1. rat [SILCAWL Number: 1010]
2. cane rat, cutting grass, grass cutter [SILCAWL Number: 1011]
3. palm rat [SILCAWL Number: 1012]
Examples:
- vìyó
'rat'
[vijo]
3[4]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- lìyó
'rats'
[lijo]
3[4]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìyògó [ijogo]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: yògó)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. palm wine [SILCAWL Number: 0590]
Examples:
- ìyògó
'palm wine'
[ijogo]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔndi iyogo na bosasa.
'He looks at the palm wine courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ijogo na ɓosasa]
44563[35]432a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi iyogo e tɛi.
'He sees the palm wine inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ijogo tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ iyogo na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the palm wine courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ijogo na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[35]432225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ iyogo e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the palm wine inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ijogo tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi iyogo dyamɛ.
'He wants my palm wine.'
[atokaⁿɗi ijogo ɗʲamɛ]
45563[34]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka iyogo dyamɛ.
'He will want my palm wine.'
[amutoka ijogo ɗʲamɛ]
46553[34]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- iyogo dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's palm wine'
[ijogo ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa iyogo
'the color of the palm wine'
[m̩vela mʷa ijogo]
44452[23]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
ìyòŋgá [ijoⁿga]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: yòŋgá pl: màyòŋgá)
Tone: [24] Root Tone Melody: LH
1. tooth [SILCAWL Number: 0018]
2. fang [SILCAWL Number: 1110]
Examples:
- ìyòŋgá
'tooth'
[ijoⁿga]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màyòŋgá
'teeth'
[majoⁿga]
3[24]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi iyoŋga na bosasa.
'He looks at the tooth courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ijoⁿga na ɓosasa]
4466[335]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi iyoŋga e tɛi.
'He sees the tooth inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ijoⁿga tɛi]
46663[35]6a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ iyoŋga na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the tooth courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ijoⁿga na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
45653[35]322B, 25432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ iyoŋga e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the tooth inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ijoⁿga tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46652[24]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi iyoŋga dyamɛ.
'He wants my tooth.'
[atokaⁿɗi joⁿga ɗʲamɛ]
4666[24]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka iyoŋga dyamɛ.
'He will want my tooth.'
[amutoka ijoⁿga ɗʲamɛ]
46552[24]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- iyoŋga dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's tooth'
[ijoⁿga ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[35]622
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa iyoŋga
'the color of the tooth'
[m̩vela mʷa ijoⁿga]
33352[22]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
vìyɔ̂ [vijɔ]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: yɔ̂ pl: lìyɔ̂)
Tone: [q] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. sleepiness
ìyɔ́bɔ̀ [ijɔɓɔ]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: yɔ́bɔ̀ pl: màyɔ́bɔ̀)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. fishhook [SILCAWL Number: 0804]
Examples:
- ìyɔ́bɔ̀
'fishhook'
[ijɔɓɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màyɔ́bɔ̀
'fishooks'
[majɔɓɔ]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi iyɔbɔ na bosasa.
'He looks at the fishhook courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ijɔɓɔ na ɓosasa]
44663[54]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi iyɔbɔ e tɛi.
'He sees the fishhook inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ijɔɓɔ tɛi]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ iyɔbɔ na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the fishhook courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ijɔɓɔ na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[54]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ iyɔbɔ e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the fishhook inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ijɔɓɔ tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[53]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi iyɔbɔ dyamɛ.
'He wants my fishhook.'
[atokaⁿɗi ijɔɓɔ ɗʲamɛ]
45563[43]4a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka iyɔbɔ dyamɛ.
'He will want my fishhook.'
[amutoka ijɔɓɔ ɗʲamɛ]
46553[43]4a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- iyɔbɔ dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's fishhook'
[ijɔɓɔ ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
4[53]422
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa iyɔbɔ
'the color of the fishhook'
[m̩vela mʷa ijɔɓɔ]
44452[3a]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)
vìyɔ́nì [vijɔni]
n. 19/13 (
Stem: yɔ́nì pl: lìyɔ́nì)
Tone: [5a] Root Tone Melody: HL
1. shame [SILCAWL Number: 0274]
Examples:
- vìyɔ́nì
'shame'
[vijɔni]
4[5a]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
ìyɔ́ɔ [ijɔː]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: yɔ́ɔ pl: màyɔ́ɔ)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. splinter, sliver [SILCAWL Number: 0722]
2. thorn [SILCAWL Number: 1193]
3. fish bone [SILCAWL Number: 1087]
Examples:
- ìyɔ́ɔ
'splinter'
[ijɔː]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màyɔ́ɔ
'splinters'
[majɔː]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
ìyúmba [ijuⁿɓa]
n. 5/6 (
Stem: yúmba pl: màyúmba)
Tone: [54] Root Tone Melody: H
1. load, burden [SILCAWL Number: 0863]
Examples:
- ìyúmba
'load'
[ijuⁿɓa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (sg)
- màyúmba
'loads'
[majuⁿɓa]
4[54]
Frame Type: Isolation (pl)
- Alɔŋgɔndi iyumba na bosasa.
'He looks at the load courteously.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿɗi ijuⁿɓa na ɓosasa]
44663[55]322a
Frame Type: 1. He looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔndi iyumba e tɛi.
'He sees the load inside.'
[atɔːⁿɗi ijuⁿɓa tɛi]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 2. He sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Alɔŋgɔncɛ iyumba na bosasa, namuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he looks at the load courteously, I will be happy.'
[alɔⁿgɔⁿdʒɛ ijuⁿɓa na ɓosasa, namoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
44653[44]322225432a
Frame Type: 3. If he looks at the _____ courteously (sg)
- Atɔɔncɛ iyumba e tɛi, amuoka enyɛŋgɛ.
'If he sees the load inside, he will be happy.'
[atɔːⁿdʒɛ ijuⁿɓa tɛi, amoːka nʲɛⁿgɛ]
46653[44]5B, 25432a
Frame Type: 4. If he sees the _____ inside (sg)
- Atokandi iyumba dyamɛ.
'He wants my load.'
[atokaⁿɗi ijuⁿɓa ɗʲamɛ]
45563[44]5a
Frame Type: 5. He wants my _____ (sg)
- Amutoka iyumba dyamɛ.
'He will want my load.'
[amutoka ijuⁿɓa ɗʲamɛ]
46553[44]5a
Frame Type: 6. He will want my _____ (sg)
- iyumba dya Ndanda
'Ndanda's load'
[ijuⁿɓa ɗʲa ⁿɗaⁿɗa]
3[55]522
Frame Type: 7. Ndanda's _____ (sg)
- m̩vela mwa iyumba
'the color of the load'
[m̩vela mʷa ijuⁿɓa]
44452[32]
Frame Type: 8. The color of _____ (sg)