Volapük-English Dictionary by Ralph Midgley

Volapük-English Dictionary by Ralph Midgley

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A per (a düp = per hour); at (at 2 dollars each = a dolars tel). -A 's (genitive) AD for, in order to, to ADAS that, to (after positive: Binom tu liegik, adas vedom tifan = He is too rich to become a thief) ADEL to-day ADELO to-day ADYÖ! good-bye! AG! oh! (cry of pain/surprise) AGÖDO this morning AI always, ever AIPO after each AIPOS after every... (aipos dels tel = every other day) AL... each, every ALDELIK daily ALIK each, every ALMULIK monthly ALNA each time ALO at any rate, in any event ALSEIMIK any; whatever; whichever ALYELIK annual, yearly ANEITO to-night ANIK several, some ANU at this moment; now APOSZEDELO this afternoon AS as ASOAR this evening ASOARO this evening ASÄ as (conjunction) AT this (adjective) ATNA this time ATIMO at present ATOS this (noun)

--------------------------Ä-------------------------------- ÄDEADÖL deceased ÄDEL yesterday ÄDELO yesterday ÄL toward(s) ÄNEITO last night ÄNU (just) recently ÄS as (preposition); like ÄSÄ as, like (conjunction) ÄSI as also ÄSOARO last evening ÄSVA as if, as though


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ÄSVO as it were ÄVIGO last week ÄYELO last year

-------------------------B------------------------------ BA perhaps BABÜLONÄN Babylonia BADIK bad BADIKUM worse BADIKUMO worse (adverb) BADIKUMÖN to deteriorate BADIM pessimism BADIMAN a pessimist BADIMIK pessimistic BADINILUD a suspicion BADINILÜDÖN (TEFÜ) to suspect BADOCEDÖN to take amiss BADÖF malice, spite BADÖFAFREDIK frivolous, mischievous BADÖFIL mischievousness BADÜKUMAM deterioration BAFOD a moustache BAGAF a paragraph BAI... according (to) BAIÄDIKO accordingly, correspondingly BAIÄDÖN (BAI) to agree, to be in accordance (with), to correspond

(to) BAICEDÖN (KO) to agree (with) BAIK eventual BAIKO possibly BAILÖN to let (house, etc) BAIODÖN (KO) to confer (with); to liaise (with) BAISENÄL sympathy BAITIMÄDIK up-to-date BAITONAV harmony BAITONIK harmonious BAITONÜKÖN to tune (a musical instrument) BAIVÖGÖN (BAI, KO) to agree (with) BAKAN a baker BAKASTON a brick BAKÖP a bakery BAKTER a bacterium BAKTERAV bacteriology BAKUD an abacus BAKUN a balcony (bakun balid = dress circle; (bakun telid = upper circle; (bakun kilid = (the) gallery) BAL one (number) (bal len votik = next to each other) BALAN one (person)


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BALAT a piece, a unit BALATIK single BALÄD a contract, an essay, a treaty (bai baläd = on a contract) BALÄDIKAM (GUDÖFIK) a compromise BALÄDIKÖN (KO) to come to terms (with) BALÄDÜKÖN to arrange (by mutual consent); to reconcile BALÄT unity BALHON a unicorn BALIB a beard BALID first BALIDAN former (person) BALIDBITID first performance BALIDNAEDO for the first time BALIDO firstly BALIK single, sole, unique BALION a million BALIONAN a millionaire BALLÜODIK one-way (glass) BALNA once BALSAMIN balsam BALSAMÜKÖN (to) embalm BALSOTIK one kind of BALUGÄLIK naive BALUGIK simple BALUGÖF simplicity BAM a bench, a seat BAMBUD bamboo BANACEM a bathroom BANATOP a (seaside) resort BANATÜB a bath (tub) BANOREM a panorama BANK a bank (commercial) BANKAZÖT a banknote BANÖN (IN) to bathe (in) BANÖP a seaside resort BAOL a ball (dance) BAOLET ballet BAONAN a baron BAPÄLIK base, mean BAPIK inferior, low BAPÜKÖN to abase BARAK a barn BARBAR a barbarity BASAR a bazaar BASIN a (water) basin BARIKAD a barricade BASKÜL a weighing machine BATAFLAPÖN to whip BATATONÄT crack of the whip BATÜL a whip BAVET an apron, a pinafore BAZIL a bacillus, a germ BÄAD ebony BÄJUNIK beige


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BÄK a back BÄKABOM a backbone, a spine BÄKABOMAKÖLÜM a spinal cord BÄKASIEM (the) reverse edge BÄKAVIREB vertebra BÄL a berry BÄLÄT a meadow BÄLÄTÖP grazing land, pasture BÄLD old age BÄLDAGRAVIK venerable BÄLDÄDAN an old pal (= a mate) BÄLDÄDIK longstanding, old BÄLDIK old (in years) BÄLDIKAM the ageing process BÄLDOT (years of) age BÄLDOTAKOMPENAN a contemporary (person) BÄLIED a daisy BÄLID abdomen, belly BÄLUN a balloon BÄLUNAFLITAN a balloonist BÄN low tide, ebb tide BÄNSIN petrol BÄNSINACUB a petrol tank BÄNSINAFEGEB petrol consumption BÄNSINAPÖMÖP a petrol filling station BÄNSINATUIN a petrol pipe (for filling tank of vehicle) BÄNSINÖP a petrol station BÄNÜPO at low tide BÄNYUN a banjo BÄTAZIB a bait BÄSET a basket BÄSIN china BEB an onion BEBÜL a chive BED a bed BEDASTOFED bedlinen, bedsheets BEFEILÖN to cultivate BEFEIT a dispute BEFEITOVIK disputable BEFOÖN to precede BEG a request BEGAPENÄD a (written) request BEGESAG a reply BEGESAGÖN to reply BEGÖ! (if you) please! BEGÖN to beg, to supplicate BEGÖN SÄKUSADI (EKE) to apologize (to someone) BEGUN a begonia BEI past (close by) BEIAN a passer-by BEIGOLÖN to go past BEITIL a bite, a snack BEITÖN to bite BEIVEGÖN to go past


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BEJEDÖN to strew BEJÄFÖN to attend (to), to deal (with), to supervise BEKOMÖN to attend, to be present at BEL a mountain BELEGIVÖN to reward BELESEATÖN to lay siege to, to occupy BELETÄVÖN to explore BELIFOT an experience BELIFÖN to experience, to undergo BELODÖN to load BELÜGÖN (EKI) to mourn, to grieve (for someone) BELUTED hawking, peddling BEM a beam (structural) BEMAGIVÖN to charm, to enchant BEMASTÖN to master, to overcome, to rule BEMEKÄDÖN to overpower BEMÜL a perch BENÄD grace BENEN a banana BENIKAM prosperity BENODÄLIK beneficent BENODISTÜKÖN (OKI) to excel BENOBLÄFÖN (EKE BOSI) to reward (someone with sthg) BENODAN (HI / JI) benefactor, benefactress BENODISTÜKÖN OKI (to) distinguish oneself BENODUGÄLIK well brought up, well-reared BENOFÄT (good) fortune BENÖF harmony BENOKÖMAGLIDÖN to welcome BENOLAB prosperity, well-being BENOSEK a 'hit', a success BENOSEVÄDIK well-known BENOSMEKIK delicious BENOSMELOT a perfume, scent BENOSUF success BENOSÜPOT a surprise BENOTONIK tinkling BENOVIM a good mood BENOVIPÖN to congratulate BENÜKÖN to benefit BENÜPENÖN to fill in (forms) BEPENAM a description BEPENÖN to describe BER a bear BERAV booty, plunder BERAVÖN to despoil, to plunder BERJEN egg-plant BERÜL a bear-cub BESÄKÖN to interrogate BESEIDÖ! engaged (not free) BESEITÖN to lay (with concrete, pebbles, etc) BESEPEDÖN to tread (grapes) BESMILÖN to ridicule BESPIKAN an interviewer BESPIKÄB an interviewee


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BESPIK an interview BESTEIFÖN to aspire to; to strive after BESTEIGÄDÖN to crowd BESTEPÖN to set out BESTÜRÜLÖN to scatter BET a (flower) bed BETAD beetroot BETIKÖN to consider BETUN concrete BETIKÖN to consider BEVEGÖN to travel BEVOBÖN to work on BEVÜ among, between BEVÜSAGÖN to interview BEVÜSPAD a gap BEXÄNÖN to ascend, to go up to go upstairs = bexänön tridemi. BI because BIAD a birch (tree) BIB a bible BIBLIOGRAF bibliography BID a kind, a race, a sort, species BIDÄD a breed, a race BIDÜ of the kind . . . BIEDÄLÜKÖN (to) embitter BIEDIK bitter BIEGÄDÖN (OKI) to bend, to stoop BIEN a bee * bienadomil = a beehive BIGIK fat, thick BIJOP a bishop BIJUT a jewel BIJUTEL a jeweller's (shop) BIJUTÜL a trinket BLEGÄL (mental) flexibility BIL bile BILASTON gallstone BILIET a ticket BILIETABÜR a booking-office BILIET GEIK a return ticket BILIET MOIK a single ticket BIMÜL a bush, shrub BINÄD a component, an ingredient BINÄDON (ME) to consist (of) BINÄDÖL composite BINÄL being, heart and soul BINÄLIK essential BINÄLIKO in essence BINET ele3ment BINOD a structure BINÖN to be * Kis binos-li? = What’s the matter? BIOLOG biology BIOMAGODEM a biopic, film, motion picture, movie BIOSKOPÖP a cinema


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BIR beer BIRIBÖTIDÖP a pub BIRÖN to brew BISÄ provided that BISAR eccentricity, oddity BISARIK odd, strange BISKIT a (cream) cracker BISKUT a biscuit BIT a process BITIKAM behaviour, conduct BITIKÖN to make an appearance BITÖN to act, to behave BITÜRAN a graduate BLADOKVÄNÖN o blow out BLADÖN to blow BLADOSVOLÜKÖN to blow up, to inflate BLAMILÖN to quibble BLAMÖN to blame, to reproach, to take to task BLASFÄMÖN (DÖ) to curse, to swear (about) BLÄFÖN to repay, reward BLÄGAKOLAT anthracite BLÄGARIBEDABÄL blackcurrant BLÄGIK black BLÄNDANAF a battleship BLÄNDAVAB a tank (military) BLEBÖN to remain (to be) BLEDEMABOBOT a leafy arch BLEGIK bent, curved, flexible BLEGÜLOVIK flexible, pliable BLEGÜKÖN to bend, to flex BLEIBÖN (+ INFIN) to remain (bleibön stanön = to remain standing) BLEIN blindness BLEINANATONATEM braille BLEINANIPLED blind man's buff (= game) BLEINIK blind BLEINIKÖN to become blind BLEINÜKÖN to blind BLESIRIK nice, pleasant BLIBÖN to remain, to stay BLIG duty, obligation BLIGÄD an authorization, an exercise, a lesson, a task BLIGIDÖN to commit (oneself); to do business) BLIGIK obligatory BLIGÖN to obligate, to oblige BLIMÖN to equip, to fit out BLIMOT equipment BLINÖN to bring BLIT (a pair of) trousers BLITIPOLIANS (a pair of) bracers BLOD a brother BLOG a sheet BLOKAFLUT a recorder (musical instrument) BLOTIKÖN to crouch down BLOTÖFIK crouching down, stooping BLOTÜKÖN (OKI) to make (oneself) insignificant BLÖB blubber BLÖF a proof (=evidence)


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BLÖFÄD an argument BLÖFÄDÖN to argue, to reason BLÖFED a syllogism BLÖFÖN to give proof, to prove BLÖG a clod, a clump BLÖT a bosom, a breast, a chest BLÖTABOMEM, BLÖTAKEV thorax BLÖTATÄT nipple BLÖVIK blue BLUD blood BLUDASOLIDOTIL a blood clot BLUDAVÄD serum BLUDIPED blood pressure BLUF(OD) a test, a trial BLUFÖN to prove, to test BLUK a brook, a stream BLUNEDÖN to baptize BLUNÖN to dip, to plunge BLUVIK amazing BLUV bewilderment BLUVIKO in amazement BLUVÖN to bewilder, to perplex BLUVÜKÖN to amaze BLÜDÖN to bleed (someone) (medical) BLÜMÄL attentiveness, presence of mind BLÜMIK ready BLUMÜKAMATAB a sideboard BLÜNOTS supplies (= goods) BLUNÖN to plunge BLUV consternation, dismay BLUVIK dumbfounded BLÜMÜKÖN to prepare BLÜNÖN to provide BLÜTÖN to bruise, wound BO possibly, probably BOAD wood (substance) BOATAGOLÖN to limp BOATAN a cripple, a lame (person) BOB bow (=arc) BOBÄD an arch (= building) bobädategöp = an arcade BOAD wood BOADABLÖG log (of wood) BOBOTIKÖN to form an arch BOD bread BODEL a baker's (shop) BODIÄR a bread bin BODIFILÄDÖM a (bread) toaster BODÜL a (bread) roll, bun BOED a board, a plank BOEDASKAF a platform BOELIK an obelisk BOFIK both BOG a box, a chest BOID a ship's deck; (in boid = on board) BOIDASTUTÖM a balustrade, a handrail BOIDÖN (OKI) to embark BOK a box BOLIÄR a tureen BOLIT politics


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BOLITIK political BOM a bone BOMEM a skeleton BON a (broad) bean BONÄT a bonnet, a cap BONED an order (for goods) BONEDÖN to order (goods); to book (a place) BORD board (= lodgings) BORDÖP a boarding-house BOSIL a little bit BOSKOTAN a scout BOSKÜR obscurantism BOT a boat BOTUR a bittern (bird) BOUM a bomb BOUMÄD bombardment BOV a basin BOVED a plate BOVIL a dish BOVILAVACIN a dishwasher BOVÜL a cup BOYAD an executioner BÖB a purse BÖD a bird BÖDAN a fowler BÖDAVAN an ornithologist BÖFÖN to be silly, to have fun, to lark about BÖKAN a coachman BÖKET a bucket BÖLADÖN (OKI) to bother (oneself) BÖLADIK annoying, bothersome, a nuisance BÖMÄNIK Bohemian BÖNIÄLIK favourable BÖR butter BÖRAJUEGOT toffee BÖSIN porcelain BÖTAN a waiter BÖTÄDIL a minibar BÖTÄDARAMAR a serving cabinet (for food/drinks) BÖTÄDÖP a pub * bötädöpatab = bar BÖTÖM a tray BÖTÖN to serve (meals and drinks) BRAD an arm (=limb) BRADASTUL an armchair BRADASTUTÖM an arm-rest (on chair) BRADÖN to embrace BRAKAGLOKIL a wrist-watch BRAMARUBUD a blackberry bush BRAFIK able, capable, popular BRAFÖ! Well done! BRANÖN to vibrate BRASID a cabbage BRAUNAKOLAT soft coal BRAUNIK brown BREFABÜIK recent BREFIK short BREFÜKAM an abbreviation BREIKÖN to break (something) BREIKOT(S) wreckage


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BREIN a brain BREINAPARALÜD a stroke BREKOD a break, a fracture BREKOTÖN to fragment BREKOVIK delicate, fragile BREKÖ! crash! bang! BREKÖN to break (= become broken) BREKÜLOVIK brittle BRIDÖN to breed, to bring up, to rear BRIKOD an apricot BRIETIK drunk, inebriated, intoxicated BRIETÜKÖN to intoxicate BRIKODEP an apricot tree BROADOT a broadcast BROADÖP a (radio/TV) station BRODÖN to embroider BRODOT an embroidery BROJÜR a brochure BROKAN a broker BROKAT brocade BRON trachea BRONATUIGS bronchi BRONSÖT bronze BRUÄT a wheelbarrow * bruätavobod = a rough task BRUL a tangle BRUMÖN to buzz, to hum (like insects) BRUT a gross amount BRUVÖN to sniff BRÜOM embryo BRÜYÄR heather BRÜYÄRALÄN heathland BUAM priority BUB a cow BUBAMIT beef BUBÜL a calf BUBÜLAMIT veal BUÄD an advantage BUDAN a buddhist BUFOD a toad BUEG a beech (tree) BUFOD a toad BUG a bay BUID a hedge BUIDÖN to hedge in BUIKUMIK preferable BUIKUMO preferably, rather BUJID a sparking plug BUK a book BUKARAMAR a bookcase BUKÄD book-keeping BUKEM a library BUKISELAN a bookseller BUKISELIDÖP a bookshop BULÄD a blister BULIK bubbly BULIL a bubble BUM construction BUMAVAN an architect BUMOT a building


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BUMÖN to build, to construct BUN a jump, a leap, a spring BUNÄDÖN to skip BUNDAN abundance BUNDANIK abundant, plenty BUNÖN (LOVE) to jump, to leap, to spring (over) BUNASTAFABUNAM (the) pole vault (= athletics) BUNDANIK abundant, in plenty BUO preferably BUON a cork BUÖN to prefer BUT a boot BUÜKÖN to prefer BÜ ...ago (bü yels tel = two years ago) BÜ before (preposition) BÜAD a decree BÜÄ before (conjunction) BÜÄTAN (the) late lamented BÜÄTO formerly BÜD a command, an order BÜDAKIP a (mental) reservation BÜDAZÄNOD control room

BÜDÖM (FAGOSEATIK) a (remote) control

*leodükön büdömis = to set (the) controls

BÜDÖN to command, to control, to order BÜDÜLÖN to prescribe BÜFÄT a sideboard BÜFIK preliminary, provisional BÜFO for the time being BÜG a can, a tin BÜGIMAIFÜKÖM a can-opener, a tin-opener BÜGOLAN a harbinger, a herald BÜGOLÖN to gain (time, clocktime) BÜGUT a foretaste BÜIK former, preliminary, previous BÜIKÜNO first and foremost, firstly, in the first place BÜK print BÜKOT a printed paper BÜKÖN to print BÜMAL a prerequisite, a sign BUMÄD construction BÜMICÖDOT a prejudice BÜMICÖDÖN to prejudice BÜN a pear BÜO before, formerly BÜOCEDÖN to suppose, to presuppose BÖOCED a presupposition BÜOLOGED a preview BÜOLOGÖN to foresee BÜOMESÜLÖN (AD) to take precautions (to) BÜOSAGAN a fortune teller, seer, soothsayer BÜOSAGÖN to forecast, to predict BÜOSEN a premonition BÜOSTIP a prerequisite BÜOVITÖN to avoid


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BÜR an office BÜROKRAT bureaucracy BÜSID business BÜSIDAN businessman BÜSIDACIF executive, manager BÜSIDIK commercial BÜZIB an hors d'oeuvre, a starter


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COG fun, humour COGEDÄL a sense of humour COGIK funny, humorous, jokey COGÖN (DÖ) to jest, to joke (about) COL violoncello COP a hoe CÖDAL a judge CÖDAN a magistrate CÖDÄD a lawsuit, a trial CÖDÄDÖN to bring to trial CÖDETADEIDÖN to execute (= put to death) CÖDETÖN (EKI AD) to condemn (someone to) CÖDISPIKED a verdict CÖDOT a judgment CÖDÖN to judge CÖG chess CÖGAPIÄD a chess piece CÖNGUL a jungle CÖPILÖN to chop up CUB a cistern, a tank CUBANAF a tanker (ship) CUBAVAB a tanker (lorry) CUK a donkey CUVÖN an axe, a hatchet CÜG a cheek (part of face) CÜGASEPIL a dimple CÜN a chin CÜTID a deception, delusion CÜTIDÖN to deceive CÜTOD a deception, a disappointment CÜTÖN to deceive

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DAF a badger DAFAINIK shrivelled DAFAMÜL a family line DAFOMÖN to develop fully, to train DAFREDÜKÖL delightful DAFREDÜKÖN to enthrall DAFRONIKÖN to shrivel, to wither DAG darkness DAGEBÖN (MONI) to invest (money) DAGIK dark DAGLOF development, growth DAGLOFÖN to develop, to grow up DAIF a banquet, a feast DAIFAN a connoisseur DAIFIDAN (HI-/JI-) a host, a hostess DAIFIDÄB (HI-/JI-) a guest DAIFOTÜL a morsel, a treat DAIL parliament DAILAN member of parliament DAIVÖN to dive DAIVÜLÖN to somersault DAJÄF (general) activity, coming and going DAJEK terror DAJOIKÜLÖN to push, to shove DAJONÄD an exhibition, trade fair DAJONÄDÖN to exhibit DAJONÖN to display, to present DAJONÖN (OKI) to appear, to manifest DAJONÜL demonstration DAKIPÖN to hold, to maintain, to retain DAKONSÄLAM a consultation DAKONSÄLÖN (to) counsel DAKONSÄLAN a counsellor DAKOSÄD traffic DAKOSÄDASIRK a (traffic) roundabout DAKOSÄDASTÖPÄD a (traffic) jam DALABAN an owner, a proprietor DALABOT a property DALABÖN to possess DALABÜKÖN to maintain DALEBÜD an (official) edict DALEFAT a great-grandfather DALEMOT a great-grandmother DALESKOP a telescope DALESTÜM awe, esteem DALESTÜMIK highly esteemed DALIAD a dahlia DALILAN a listener DALILANEF an audience DALILÖN to listen to, to pay attention to DALOGAL an inspector DALOGAM an inspection DALON (the) constitution DALONÖN to constitute (= to adopt constitution) DALÖN (+ INFIN) to be allowed to (=may) DALUIMÜKÖL sodden DALUKÄM a surgical camera DALUKÖTETAV key-hole surgery DALUSKOP a microscope DALUVAL microcosm


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DAMÜTÖN (to) enforce DAN thank(s) DANOTÜKÖN to make known DANÄDÖN to acknowledge, to be indebted to DANÄDÜ thanks to... DANÖF gratitude DANÖFIK thankful DANÖN to thank (danön demü/pro = to thank for) DANÜD a dance DANÜDÜM a dance (tune) DANÜDÖN to dance DAOPTAN an adoptive parent DAOPTÄB an adopted child DAPEBÖN pounding, thumping (of heart) DAREIGÖN to dominate DAS that (conjunction) DASAMAN an exemplar, a model, a paragon DASÄKÖN to interrogate DASENÄLIK sensitive DASEVÖN to realize, to recognize DASLEITÖN to slash, to slit, to tear apart DASTUN a sensation DASTUNANUN a sensational report DASUEMÖN to (mentally) realize DASUKÖN (DA) to rummage (through) DASUMÖN to accept DAT so that (conjunction) DATIKÖN to devise, to think out DATIKOVIK imaginable DATOMÖN to torment DATONÖN to ring out DATUVOT an invention DATUVÖN to invent DAUK a carrot DAÜKÖN (ME) saturated (with) DAÜLAN an adult DAÜLÜP adulthood DAUN down (=fluffy feathers) DAUT a daughter DAV dew DAVÄL an election DAVATOF a dewdrop DAVED emergence DAVEDÖN to appear suddenly DAVEDÖP a birth-place DAVEDÜKÖN to bring about, cause, effect, incite, provoke DÄBEJÜTÖN to shoot off DÄBREK erosion DÄDIK defective, impaired DÄDIKÖN to break down, to fail DÄDILEDIKÖN to crumble DÄDILEDÜKÖN to crumble (bread, etc) DÄFALOT rubbish DÄG a dagger DÄGÖN to stab DÄK a deck (on board ship) DÄL permission, concession DÄLAB charter DÄLÄDÄB a deputy DÄLÄDO duly


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DÄLÄLIK indulgent, lenient, merciful DÄLOD (social) atmosphere DÄLÖN (+ INFIN) to allow, to permit DÄLTAD a delta DÄM damage, harm DÄMIK harmful DÄMOT(S) damage DÄMÜ to the detriment of DÄMÜKÖN to damage DÄPÄB an adept DÄPÖN to initiate DÄROPÖN to disrupt DÄRVID a dervish DÄSÄRT a desert DÄSIN a pattern DÄSINAV graphics DÄSINOT a drawing DÄSINÖN to delineate, draw, sketch DÄSINOTABIOSKOP a cartoon (= animated film) DÄSPERÖN to despair DASTEIF ambition DÄSTEPÖN to spurn DÄSTURÖN to disintegrate DÄT a date (calendar) DÄTAGÖN to trample down DE of, from DEADAM death DEADANAGALÄD wake (after persons’s death) DEADANÖP cemetery DEADAPÖNOD (the) death penalty DEADIK dead DEADIYUF euthenasia DEADÖFIK mortal DEADÖN to die DEB a debt DEBETÖN to owe (money) DEBÖN to owe DEF a defect, a deficiency DEFAL litter DEFÄDÖN to be in need, to be in want DEFÄLOTIÄR a dustbin DEFIK deficient, imperfect DEFÖN to be deficient, to be lacking, to fail DEG ten DEGBAL eleven DEGIV delivery, surrender (of goods) DEGTEL twelve DEGTELAT a dozen DEGYEL a decade DEIDACÖDETÖN to sentence to death DEIDÖL fatal, lethal DEIDÖN to kill DEIFLODÖN to freeze to death DEIJÜTÖN (EKI) to execute (someone) by shooting DEIKAM a digression DEIKÖN to digress, to stray DEILÄGÖM gallows DEILÄGÖN (EKI) to execute (someone) by hanging DEIMÖN to condemn, reject, repudiate DEKÄTAN a dean


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DEKLAM a declamation DEKLINÖN to decline (nouns) DEKOTÖN (to) decode DEKUL December DEKÖN to adorn, decorate DEL a day DELABUK a diary DELAGASED a newspaper DELAPRIM daybreak DELFIN a dolphin DELIR delirium DEM regard, heed, take notice of * no demön = (to) ignore DEMILÖN (DÖ) to be petty (about) DEMOD an indirect object (grammar) DEMOKRAT democracy DEMÖN to mind, to note, to regard, to take into account, to take

notice of DEMÜ in consideration of, relating to, taking into account DEMÜT extortion DEN a rapier DENSITIK dense, thick DENSITÜKIAN a condenser DENTINIK choosy DENU from then on, henceforth DEPÜTANEF a delegation, a deputation DEPÜTÄB a deputy, a member of parliament DERÖNÖN to start (a race) DESEDAN a sender DESIN an intention, a plan, a purpose DESINO deliberately, on purpose DESIR a desire, yearning DESIRIK anxious DESIRÖN to desire, to yearn DETÄV departure DETÄVÖN (DE) to depart (from) DETIK right-hand DETÜLASELIDÖP a retailer DEÜKÖN to remove, to take off DEVEGAM setting out (on journey) DEVID foreign exchange DI from, of (with names of cities, countries, regions) DIABÜL an imp, a little devil DIAGUNIK diagonal DIALIM idealism DIAMET diameter DIATEK (NULIK) The New Testament DIÄT a diet DIB a depth DIBIK deep DIBOT a (specific) depth DICETÄM digestive system DICETÖN to digest DIDO certainly, indeed DIENTIFÄD identification, an identity card DIFIK different DIFÖN (DE) to differ (from) DIFÜL nuance DIGIDÖN to appreciate, to esteem DIGIK dear, esteemed, lovable


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DIGÄDIK valuable, worthy DIGIDÖLO appreciatively DIGÄDÖN to be worthy of, to be of value DIGIDÖN to appreciate DIKOT a diktat (of dictator) DIKTORAN a dictator DIL a part, a portion DILAM a division DILÄDÖN (VÜ) to divide (among) DILÄM a dilemma DILED a piece DILEKÖN to conduct (orchestra) DILET an analysis DILIJAN a carriage, a stage-coach DILO partly DILOD a share DILODÖN to share DILOT a deal, a part (of a whole) DILÖN to divide, to part DIN a matter, a thing DINAMIT dynamite DINÄD a circumstance, a condition DINDUN a turkey DINIT a dignity DINITALEOD hierarchy (non-religious) DINOSAUR a dinosaur DIOTIK idiotic DIP diplomacy DIPAN a diplomat DIPANEF (the) diplomatic corps DIS under DISÄRT desertion DISBOVEDIL a saucer DISEIN an aim, a plan DISEINÖN to aim, to mean DISIN a design, a plan DISINÖN to design, to plan DISKUDIJEDAM (the) discus throw (= Olympics) DISLIENÜKÖN to underline, to underscore DISMELANAF a submarine DISPENÄD a signature DISPENÖN to sign DISSEVÄLÖF(IK) subconscious DISSILIK open-air DISSTÜTOT a base, a plinth DIST an (essential) difference DISTALIK underground (= general) DISTÖN (DE) to distinguish (from) DISTIDÖN to distinguish, to make a distinction DISTIK distinct DISTÖFIK diverse, various DISTRENAVEG the underground (railway) DISTUKÖN to destroy; to devastate DIT separation DITAVÖL diaphragm DITIBÖN to hand out DITÖN (DE) to separate (from); to take leave (of) DISTRENAVEG underground (railway) DITRET distress, an emergency * ditreto = in distress


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DITRETAJÄNIL communication cord (on train) DITRETADONIOKÖM an emergency landing (aviation) DITRETAKLOK a warning bell (in distress) DIUM a (spiritualist) medium DIUR daytime DIURETIN diuresis (medical) DIURÖN to be on duty DIV a treasure DIVODIK devoted DIVODÖN (+ dative) (to be) addicted (to) DIVÖP a treasure house DO although, though DOAT a finger DOATABOMIL phalanx DOATAHÄT a thimble DOATANUEL a fingernail DOATÖN to touch DOBÄLIK false DOBIK false, wrong DOBÜKAM a falsification DOBÜKÖN to fasify, to spoil DOCOD (the) Doge (=Venetian ruler) DOD disapproval, misgiving DOFIK dull DOG a dog DOJEDÖN (OKI) to prostrate (oneself) DOJOIKÖN to overturn, to upset DOK a doctorate DOKAN a doctor DOKIENÖN to kneel down DOKÜM a document DOKÜMAM documentation DOL pain, suffering DOLIK hurting, painful DOLÖN to hurt DOM a house DOMARAV a (house) burglary DOMATRIP rates (for house, etc) DOMAL a master (of household) DOMINOV dominoes (= game) DON bottom (not top) DONADIL LÖPIK upside down DONAJUL a lower (primary) school DONAMAXÜL (the) lower jaw DONAPLANEM undergrowth DONATEAD ground floor DONIO downwards DONO below, down DONÜ below DONÜKÖN to lower DOPLADÖN to put down DOSLEATÖN to demolish DOT a doubt DOTIK doubtful DOTIMIK sceptical DOTÖN (DÖ/TEFÜ) to doubt DÖB guilt DÖBAT a debate DÖBÄDÖN to find guilty DÖBIK guilty


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DÖBIKÖN (DEMÜ) to be guilty of DÖBOT failure, fault (döbot duton lü ol = it's your fault !) DÖDEL Thursday DÖFÄD a shortcoming DÖFIK defective (rif döfik = a flat tyre) DÖM thumb DÖNU again DÖNUAM a repetition DÖNUAMAPLÄG a rehearsal DÖNUAMO repeatedly DÖNUBUMÖN to rebuild DÖNUKOPAM reincarnation DÖNUKOPÖN (to) reincarnate DÖNULIFÜKÖN to revive DÖNULOGÖ! see you soon! so-long! DÖNUPENÖ! write again soon! DÖNUOD a refrain, a repetition DÖNUÖN to repeat DRAK a dragon DRAMATAN an actor DRAMATAV drama DRAMATÖN to dramatise DRANÄDAN an intruder DRANÄDIK intrusive DRANÄL a compulsion DRANÖFIK urgent DRANÖN to press, to rush (of blood, etc) DRAT wire DRÄGUN a dragoon (military) DRÄNÄL an affliction DRÄNÖN to press, push, shove DRÄTODÖN (OKI) to train (= sports) DRÄTÖN to train (= animals) DRED fear DREDÖN to fear DREDABIK awful, fearful DREDÄLIK apprehensive, anxious DREDÄLÜKÖN to alarm, to demoralise DREDILIK uncanny DREDIK afraid DREDÖF cowardice DREDÖN (DEMÜ) to be afraid (of) DREFÄB a (human) subject, a victim DREFIK relevant DREFÖN to affect, to strike DREMÄL anxiety DREMET a vibration DREMÖN (DUB/SEKÜ) to tremble (with); to shudder DREN a tear DRENAMEAT tear duct DRENÖN to cry, to weep DRENÜKÖN to distress, to upset (= to make cry) DRIM a dream DRIMÄL a daydream DRIMÄLO in a trance DRIMÖN to dream DRIN a drink DRINAMON a gratuity, a tip


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DRINED a beverage DRINOD a drink DRINÖN to drink DROG a drug DROLIK comical, whimsical DRUMÖN to drone, to hum, to roar DU while DUBÄ because (conjunction) DUBO thereby DUBÜKÖN (to) reset (page) (computger) DUGÄDÖN to accompany (to go with) DUGÄL education, upbringing DUGÄLÖN to bring up, to educate, to raise DUGED a (musical) accompaniment DUGIAN a 'mains' connection (for gas, water, etc) DUGOLÖP a corridor DUGÖN to direct, to manage, to lead DUINAFÄGIK efficient, competent DUINAVOTEM a repertoire DUINOD an achievement DUINOT an attainment, a deed DUINÖN (to) achieve DUJETAPARAT a shower fitting DUK a dock DUKÖP a dockyard DUKRUDÖN (to) criss-cross DUL a duration DRINÖPATAB bar DULIK chronic, lasting, perennial DULOGAMOVIK transparent DULÖFIK durable, settled (of weather) DULÖN (DÜ) to last (for) DUMIK dull (=of tone) DUN an action DUNALEFOM active voice (grammar) DUNAMOD a policy DUNETATAB a (shop) counter DUNETÄB a client, a customer DUNETÖN to serve (someone) DUNIKOD a fanatical act DUNODÖN to act (as); to function DUNOT a deed DUNÖF activity DUNÖN to do DUODEN duodenum DUBÜKÖN (to) reset (page) (computer) DUSTODAN an industrialist DUTÖN (LÜ) to belong (to) DÜ during DÜD a paper bag DÜF hardness DÜFÄLIKO hard-heartedly DÜFIK hard DÜFIKAM hardening DÜKÄN a duchy DÜNÄDIAN a server (computer) DÜNÄDAKOMPAIN a server (company) DÜNÄDÖN to do military service DÜNAN a servant DÜNASPADÄD a service area


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DÜNET an errand DÜNOT a service DÜNOTAN a (shop) assistant DÜNÖN (to) serve DÜNÜKÖN (to) hire, (to) employ DÜP an hour, o'clock * a düp = per hour DÜPAFOLDIL a quarter of an hour DÜPAKOUN a time zone DÜPATELDIL half an hour DÜTÖN to appropriate


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-------------------------E------------------------------- E and EBO just, precisely ED and (before vowels) EFE indeed, but... EK anybody, anyone EKÖ here is (are) EKÖMÖLAN a new arrival EL the ELEGIAC glumapoedik ENEITO the night before last ENU just now ET that (adjective) ETDELAO from that day on ETOS that (noun)


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------------------------------F------------------------------- FA by FAALIK pale FAB a fable FABRIKAM (the) manufacture FABRIKAN manufacturer FABRIKÖP a factory FABRIKÖN to manufacture FABRIKOT a product FAD a thread FAEM hunger FAEMADITRET a famine FAEMIK hungry FAFAR a fanfare FAG distance FAGIK distant, far FAGOSEATIK remote FAGOT a distance FAGOTABUNAM (the) long jump (= athletics) FAGOTALEIGIK parallel FAGOTILÜ a short distance from FAIB a fibre FAILAM a (financial) failure FAILAN a bankrupt FAILOT a ruin FAILÖN to go bankrupt FAINIKAM fading, withering FAINIKÖN (to) languish.wither FAJISTIK fascist FAKULTET faculty (education) FAL a fall FALAJELÖM a parachute FALOK a falcon, a hawk FALÖN to fall FALSÄT a high-pitched voice FAM fame FAMIK famous FAMÜL a family FAMÜLANEM a surname FANAPLED a (game of) 'tig' FANÄBAM imprisonment FANÄBÖP a prison FANÄBÖPÄB a prisoner FANÄBÖPÖN (to be in) prison FANÄBÜKAMABÜD a warrant (for the arrest of) FANÄBÜKÖN to arrest FANÄDÖN to catch, to snatch FANÖN to catch FAR a lighthouse FARIN pharynx FARM a farm FARMADOM a farmhouse FARMAN a farmer FASAD a facade FASILIK easy FASILOT a facility FAT a father FATISASEN patricide


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FATÜL KRITID Father Christmas FATÜITIK arrogant, conceited FAVIK glum, morose, upset FAVÖN to upset, to worry * no favolös tefü ob = don’t worry about me. FÄD a chance event, a coincidence (ma fäd = at random) FÄDIK accidental, by chance FÄDIKO as it happens, haphazardly, perchance FÄDO casually, by chance, unexpectedly FÄG an ability, a faculty FÄGIK able, capable FÄGIKO ably, capably FÄGÖN to be capable, to be in a position to FÄKAM emotion, fervour FÃKÃD excitement FÄKÄDIK excitable FÄIKNIBÖN to squeeze together FÄIKNOPÖN to button up FÄISKRUBÖN to screw down FÄISTEIGÄDÖN to plug, to stop up FÄITANÖN to bind up FÄKÄDIKO emotional FÄKÄDÜKÖN to excite (emotionally) FÄK emotion FÄKIK excited, moved (emotionally) FÄKIKÖN to be moved (emotionally) FÄKÖN to be touched (emotionally) FÄKÜKÖL ardent, highly emotional FÄKÜKÖN to move (emotionally) FÄLIB a (wheel) hub FÄLID a valley FÄNÄDÖN to flutter, to wave FÄNÖM a ventilator FÄRMÜKAMAMUSKUL sphincter FÄRMÜKÖN to close, to shut FÄRMÜKÖN ME LÖK to lock FÄT luck

• fäti läbik! = good luck! FÄTÖFIK fateful FÄTOT destiny, fortune FE it's true that FEABLUNEDÖN to re-baptize FEAFOMÖM a tramsformer (electrical) FEAJAFÖN (AD) to convert (into) FEALOTÄDÖN to remove (= move house) FEAPLADÖN to download [computers] FEATONATAM transliteration FEATONATÄT a transliteration FEATONATÖN (to) transliterate FEBAKATÄD working capital FEBÄD a (commercial) enterprise FEBOD occupation, trade FEBUL February FED a federation, league FEDIK federal FEDÖN (KO / TA) to be in league (with / against) FEELID a freckle FEFIK grave, serious FEFILÜKAM combustion


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FEFO in earnest FEGEBÖN to use up FEGÖN (KO) to skirmish, challenge FEIFÖN to whistle FEIFÜLÖN to squeak FEILALÄNED arable land FEILAM agriculture FEILAN a peasant, a rustic person FEILANIK rural FEILAV agriculture FEINIK fine FEINÜKÖL rarefied FEL a field FELIFÄDÖN to spend (time) FEMUR a femur FEN fatigue, tiredness FENIK tired FENÄT a window FENÄTABOED a window-sill FENÄTIKLINÜKAN a winder cleaner FENÜKÖN to exhaust, to tire FER iron (metallic substance) FERABEM an iron beam FERACAN(S) hardware FERIN iron (chemical element) FERINAMÜN iron ore FEROD a rail FERODARUTAVEG a train track FESÜL a (blood) vessel FEUDIM feudalism FIBIK faint, weak FIBÖFIK mild FID food FIDACAN crockery FIDACEM a dining room FIDASTAFIL a chopstick FIDÄD a meal FIDÄDAKAD a menu (table d'hôte) FIDED a dinner FIDEDÖN to dine FIDOVIK eatable, edible FIDÖN to eat FIDUIN completion FIDÜP a mealtime FIED faith FIEDIK faithful FIEN interest (=financial return) FIF a fever, a temperature FIFÖN to have a fever, a temperature FIG a fig FIGUR a figure, a form FIJESIPED (= fibot jelasita pedagetöl) = Aids FIKULIK awkward, difficult, hard FIL a fire FILAMASTÖF fuel FILASEPÜLÖP a crematorium FILAZÄP a (pair of) tongs FILÄT a net FILED a burn (=injury) FILETATOP a hearth


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FILETATOPAFÖN an (open) fireplace FILIAL branch (of business) FILID ignition (of car) FILIDÖM a lighter FILIDÖN to ignite, to kindle, to light FILIG a fern FILM a film (filmastelan = a film star) FILOSOP philosophy FILÖN to burn (=be burning) FILÜKÖN to burn up FIMÄDÖN to harness, to make firm FIMEKÖN to complete, to finish FIMIK fast, firm FIMIKÖN to strand FIMÜKÖN to fasten, to fix FIN a conclusion, an end FINEN finance FINIDÖN to abolish, to bring to an end FINO after all FINOT an (ultimate) end, an extremity FINÜKÖN to conclude, to end, to finish FIR a fir (tree) FIT a fish

• fish and chips = fit e pötetüls FITAVATIÄR an aquarium FITEMAVATIÄRÖP Public Aquarium FIV a pool FIZIR an officer FLAB a piece of cloth FLAD a bottle FLAG a flag, a standard FLAGEDÖN to ask, to demand, to insist on FLAGIÄLIK demanding FLAGÖN to require FLAM a flame FLAMOT a taper. a torch FLAMÜLÖN to flicker, to glimmer FLAN a side FLANÄD a wing (of building) FLANATAB a sideboard FLAP a hit, a smack FLAPIL a pat, a slap FLAPILAKREM whipped cream FLAPÖN to beat, to hit, to slap, to strike FLÄGRÜLÖN to flicker FLÄKÖMALAMPAD a (reflective) headlight FLÄKÖN to reflect (light) FLÄNO duty free FLÄNÜKAMAMÄK a (pre-paid) postage stamp FLÄTÖN to flatter FLED a load FLEDANAF a freighter FLEDASPADÄD a cargo hold FLEDATOOD a van FLEDAVAB a lorry FLEDINAIF (the) freight trade FLEDOT a load FLEDÜLÖN to load (a gun) FLEGED a hinge FLEGIK flexible


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FLEGOT compliance FLEGÖN to bend, to flex FLEK a rev, a turn FLEKAM a rotation * talaleflekam = rotation of the earth FLEKIK flexible, supple FLEKÖN (OKI) to turn (to); to turn around FLEN a friend FLENALÖF (close)friendship FLENAM friendship FLENÄDAN a comrade, a mate, a pal FLENÖFIK amiable, kind FLIB a flea FLIFÄDIK fresh, new FLIFÄDÜKÖL refreshing FLIFÜKÖN to refresh FLIFIK fresh FLIODABUK an in-folio album FLITAMUG a bat (= creature) FLITAPOF an airport FLITÄM a wing FLITAJIDAIFIDAN an air-hostess FLITÖM an aeroplane, aircraft * flitömipolian = aircraft carrier FLITÖN to fly FLOD frost FLODAM freezing FLODÖFÖN to freeze (due to actions, emotions) FLODÖN to be frozen FLOG a flake FLÖDACIN a freezer FLÖDÖN to freeze FLÖKASTUL a wickerwork chair FLÖKOT a plait (of hair) FLÖKÖN (to) plait FLOM a forehead FLOR a flower FLORABET a flowerbed FLORABRASID a cauliflower FLORED a bouquet FLORÖN to blossom, to flower FLORÜP Spring FLOTED a raft FLOTÖN to float FLÖRÖN to prompt (in theatre) FLUD flow, high tide

• flud süpik = Spring tide FLUD(OT) flood FLUDÜP at high tide FLUK a fruit FLUKEPAGAD an orchard FLUKÜP Autumn FLUM a current, flow FLUMED a river FLUMEDAJEVOD a hippopotamus FLUMOT a liquid body FLUMÖN to flow FLUNÖN to affect, influence FLUTÜLÖN to whistle (for) FO before (place), in front of


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FOAD a liver (anatomy) FOBEL headland, promontory FOD a scythe FODÖN to cut, to mow, to reap FOG a mist, a fog FOGALÄDÖP a remote watch (building) FOGINAN an outsider, a stranger FOGINIK foreign, strange FOGINÄN abroad, overseas FOGINÄNIK foreign FOGINÄNO abroad FOGOLAN a predecessor FOGOLÖN to go before, to precede FOGÜLÖN to become hazy FOIKÖN to arise FOK a fork FOL four (folo = in fours) FOLDIL a quarter FOLLIEN a square (shape) FOLLIMAFLAP quadriplegia FOM a form, a shape FOMAM a version FOMÄD a feature FOMÄL imagination FOMÄLOD a figment (of the imagination) FOMÄLÖN (BOSI) to imagine (something); to have an idea (about) No kanob fomälön osi = I have no idea FOMÄT a format, a size FOMED ceremony FOMET a form (to fill out) FOMÖN to form, to shape FOMÜLÖN (to) formulate (in words) FOMÜLAM an (official) request FON a spring (of water) FONÄD a fountain, a well FONÄT a source, a spring FONED a fountain (in garden) FOPAN a fool FOPIK foolish FOPLADÖN to put in front FOR (the) gallows FORTIF a fortification FOSPIK a preface FOT a forest, a grove, a wood FOTAZUGOT a stretch (of forest) FOTIKONÖM forestry FOTIKONöMAN a ranger FOTOGRAFAN a photographer FOTOGRAFOT a photograph FOTÜL a thicket FOUKÖN (to) focus FOVO furthermore, henceforth no fovo = no longer FOVÖN to follow on FÖDÖN to elevate, to further, to promote FÖFAFLAN front (not back) FÖFAKEDOT (the) vanguard FÖFASTEV (FÖFANAF) prow (of ship) FÖFIK ahead FÖFIO forwards


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FÖFIÖ! forward(s)! (exclamation) FÖFÖN to be ahead, to be in front FÖFÜ in front of FÖFÜKÖN to advance FÖG a hammer FÖLÖN to carry out (promise/verdict) FOLÜM a quartet FOMÄT a format FOMÖN to fashion FÖD an advance, progress FÖDATANOD a conveyor belt FÖN a heater, a stove FÖNIG Phoenix FÖRO at any time, ever FÖVOT a continuation FÖVÖN to continue, resume FRAG a strawberry FRAKETÖN to crack, to snap FRAKTUR Gothic (type) FRAMBOD a raspberry FRAMBODARUBUD a raspberry bush FRAN a franc (currency) FRASEOD an expression (phrasing); turn of phrase FRÄD(S) an expense, expenses FRÄDÖN to cost (=have a price of...) FRÄN a bit (on bridle) FRED gladness, happiness, joy FREDADRAMAT a comedy FREDIK glad, happy FREDIM optimism FREDIMAN optimist FREDIMIK optimistic FREDÖN (DEMÜ/TEFÜ) to rejoice (over), to be glad/happy (about) FREMÄD a frame FREMÜL a panel FRENOLOG phrenology FRENÖM a brake FRENÖN to brake FRESKOD a fresco FRIDEL Friday FRIN a finch FROG a frog FROMAD a cheese FRON a wrinkle FRONT a (military) front FRONTANEF the front line (of soldiers) FRONÜKÖN FLOMI to frown FRUT an advantage FRUTIDÖN to benefit from, to make use of, to take advantage of * ad frutid (oba) etc = for (my) own good FRUTIK useful FRUTÖN to benefit FTISID tuberculosis FUK a seal FULIK full FULIOPÖMÖN to pump up (tyres, etc) FULÜKAPEN a fountain-pen FULÜKÖN to fill FUN a cadaver, a corpse


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FUNAKLOT a shroud FUNIFILÜKÖP a funeral pyre FUNIG a fungus FUNISEPÜLAN an undertaker FURMID an ant FURNOD an oven, a stove * koldülükafurnod = a cooling oven FUROT a lining FUT a foot FUTAFRENÖM a foot brake FUTAGLÖPÄD football (= game) FUTARETOD a footprint FUTAPLANT sole (= of foot) FUTAYOIN an ankle FUTIKÄLAN a chiropodist FUTOGOLAN a pedestrian FUTOGOLANAZON a pedestrian precinct FÜLIK felt FÜMÄDIK obstinate, stubborn FÜMÄD(IK)O obstinately, stubbornly FÜMÄDÄLIK bloody-minded FÜMÄL a conclusion FÜMÄLIK decisive FÜMETIM determinism FÜMETIMAN a determinist FÜMETÖN to determine FÜMIK certain, sure FÜMIKO certainly, for sure FÜMODÖN (to) verify FÜMÖ! sure! without doubt! FÜMÖN to be sure, certain FÜMÜKAM confirmation FÜMÜKÖN (to) ensure FÜNOD Foundation FÜNÖN to establish, to found FÜSIOLEKÄLAN physiotherapist FÜSÜDAV physics FÜTÜRIK future


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-------------------------------G------------------------------- GAD a garden GADABUID a garden hedge GADAN a gardener GADÖN to garden GADÖM a garden tool GADAPIADIL a patio GADUT cod (=fish) GAEL Gaelic GAENOD a profit, a win GAENÄTÖN (DE) to profit (from) GAENÖN to attract, to earn, to gain, to win GAGOT filth, rubbish GAL a vigil GALANT a snowdrop GALAXID a galaxy GALÄDAN a watchman GALÄDÖP a look-out (building) GALÄDÖN to keep an eye on, to watch GALÄL awareness, watchfulness GALEDAN a watchman GALEDÖN to beware, to protect (to watch over someone = galedön eki) GALIK awake GALIKÖN to awake, to wake up GALOTÖN to gallop GALÖN to be awake, to watch GALÜKIAN an alarm clock GALÜKÖN (EKI) to wake (someone) GAN a goose GANALOET roast goose GANET an agency GAOD gauze GARAD a garage GARANÖN to ensure, to guarantee GARDAN a guard (military) GARED an instep (of shoe) GARID a mushroom GARNISUN a garrison (military) GAS BRUIDIK effervescence GASAL a gazelle GASED a magazine GASEDEM the press GASEDIMAN a journalist GASIN gas GASINALAMPAD a gaslight, gaslamp GASINARÜD a gaspipe GASINIFABRIK gasworks GAVÖN (to) engrave GÄMÖN (ME RULÄT) to gamble, to play (at roulette) GÄYSÄR a geyser GEÄL a (mental) reaction GEBÄD a usage GEBIDÖN (DÖ) to have at hand, to have at one's disposal GEBIDÜKÖN (EKE BOSI) to make something available (to someone) GEBÖF a custom GEBÖN to use GEDIK grey


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GEF a vessel (= container) GEGAENÖN to regain GEGIVÖN (EKE) to give back, to return (to someone) GEGOLÄDÜKÖN to pull back, to retreat GEIDAN a guide GEIDAVÖD a clue (for puzzles) GEIDÖN (EKI) to guide (someone) GEIK reciprocal, reflexive (grammar) GEIKAM a return GEIKÖN (LÜ) to revert (to) GEIL height GEILIK high GEILOTABUNAM (the) high jump (= athletics) GEILÜKUMÖN to enhance

GEIN brandy, cognac, gin (geinapöb = a "dive") GEJOIKÖN to drive back, to repulse GEKANIT chorus (of song) GEKÖMÖN (LÜ) to come back (to), to return (to) GELAN an organist GELEOGÖN (to) re-echo, resound, reverberate GELOGAM regression GELÖN to play the organ GEMAG an antetype, a counterpart GEMAGÖF symmetry GEMOTAM renaissance GEN sex GENÄMS (the) genitals GEOMET geometry GEAM a reaction GEOMET geometry GEÖN to react GEPAR a cheetah GERALESON a crown prince GERÄDAVIK genetic GERED a gene GEROTADIL patrimony GERÖN to inherit GESAG an answer GESAGÖN to answer GESEDÖN to return, to send back GESPIKÖF (mental) preparedness, quickwitedness GESPIKÖM an answering machine GESPIKÖN to acknowledge, to anser, to reply to GESPIKÜ in reply to... GETAZÖT a receipt GETÄVABILIET a return ticket GETÄVASUÄM a return fare GETEDAN a receptionist GETEDÖN to accept. to receive (people) GETIKÖN (DÖ) to reminisce, to think back (about) GETÖN to get, to obtain, to receive (things) GEVEGÖN to return GEVÖN to give, to grant, to present GIAN (the) gigantic GIANAN a giant GID justice GIDID a responsibility GIDIDÖN (DEMÜ) to be responsible (for) GIDIK, GIDÖFIK fair, just, right, seemly


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GIDÜKÖN to justify, to vindicate GIFAFER cast iron GIFÜLOT spray GIG gout GIJÄT a (ticket) office GILDÄT a corporation GIM a gimlet GIMÖN to bore, to drill GIMÜL a drill GINGIF a gum (= in mouth) GINÄDÖN to wind up (a watch) GINÖM a windlass GIRAF a giraffe GIT justice GITAR a guitar GITAV jurisprudence GITÄDAN a bailiff GITÄDASÄKÄD a (judicial) case, a lawsuit GITÄT a just claim, a right GITOD a justification GIVIÄLIK generous GIVIDÖN to delegate, to transfer GIVÖN to give GIVÜLÖN to attribute, to donate GLAD ice GLADABEL an iceberg GLADADOMIL an igloo GLADAHOKIY ice hockey GLADARAMAR a refrigerator GLADET an ice cream GLADETÜL an ice cube GLADIOLS gladioli GLADÜL an ice cream GLAN a gland GLATIK, GLATO free of charge, gratis GLÄTÄDAN a glazier GLÄT glass GLÄTIBLADAN a glass-blower GLÄTIBLADÖP glass-blowing works GLÄTIK (of) glass GLÄTÖP glassworks GLÄTOT glass (substance) GLEINÖN to glean GLEIP a skirmish GLEIPED a door handle GLEIPÖN to clutch, grasp, seize GLEPÖN to encroach GLEPÄDÖN to grip GLEIPÜLÖN to handle GLIBAN a vagabond GLID greeting GLIDÖN to greet GLIMÖN to glitter, to shimmer, to shine GLOF growth, increase GLOFÖN to grow GLOK a clock, a watch

• a pocket watch = pokaglok • a wrist watch = rietaglokil

GLOKEL a watchmaker GLORIKO gloriously


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GLORÜKÖN to glorify GLÖB a bullet GLÖBAKUL a trajectory GLÖBIJEDAM (the) shot-put (= Olympics) GLÖFÖN to grow (= cultivate) GLÖMÄD oblivion GLÖMÄLIK forgetful GLÖMÖN to forget GLÖP a ball, a sphere GLÖPAPEN a ballpoint pen GLÖPÄD a ball game GLÖPILÖN to play marbles (= game) GLÖPOT a dome GLÖTIK envious, jealous GLUF a glove GLUM sorrow GLUMALADÄL melancholy GLUMIDIK dull, glum, overcast GLUMIKÖN to become overcast GLUN a floor, ground (glunots = grounds) GLUNIDALABOT an estate GLUTAPIR an electric light bulb GLUTAVIN mulled wine GLUTIK ardent, hot GLÜET buttocks GLÜG a church GLÜGALESPAD a nave GLÜKOSIN glucose GNOB a bud, a knob (control) GO quite, very GOBADÖN to arch (cat's back) GOBLET a goblet GODIK divine GOKÜL a chicken GOD God *God galedomös obis ! = God forbid! GOKAHAUK a goshawk GOL bearing, deportment, walk GOLABOED a gangway GOLÄD a parade, a procession GOLDIN gold (precious metal) GOLDIK (of) gold, golden GOLED course (of events) GOLF golf (game) GOLÖN (LÜ) to go (to), to walk (to) GOUN a gong GÖ! come on! GÖB a tail GÖBAPIANOD a grand piano GÖD morning GÖDALUIM dew GÖDALULIT dawn GÖDED an acre (of land) GÖLIK early GÖN a favour GÖNÄD an award GÖNIK favourite GÖNÖN to favour GRAD a degree GRAHAN an eclipse


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GRAHANÖN to conceal, to eclipse GRAIFÖN to cauterize GRAINÖN to grind GRAMAFON a gramophone GRATÖN (to) caw (like a raven) GRÄL hail (weather) GRAMAT grammar GRÄMÖN to climb GRANAT a pomegranate GRATÖN to caw, to croak GREDAKED a scale (calibration) GREN corn GRENAFLOG cereal GRENAFLOGAPÄKED a cereal packet GRENÖP a granary GRETAMAFÄDIK on a grand scale GRETED magnitude (maths) GRETIK big, great, large, tall GRETOT size GRETÜKOT an enlargement GRIFIUN a griffin (mythology) GRIFÖN to graft GRINEDÖN to grin GRINÖN to grin GRIP 'flu, influenza GROBÄLIK brutal GROBIK unrefined GROBÖFIK coarse, brusque, rough GRODIK pregnant GRON gravel GRONASTON gravel GROSÜLIK wholesale GROT oatmeal GROTÄTIK grotesque GRUD a crane GRULÖN (DUB) to be swarming, teeming (with) GRUFET a line (on hand/face) GRUFÖN to line (face, hand) GRULÖN to crawl, to swarm GRUNÖN (to) grunt (like a pig); to snort GRUP a group GRÜD grit GRÜNIK green GUAYAD a pear GUB an oar GUBÖN to row GUDÄLIK benevolent, good-natured, kind-hearted GUDIK good GUDIKO well GUDIKUM (KA) better (than) GUDIKÜN (DE/SE) (the) best (of/in) GUDÜKUMAM an improvement GUDÜKUMÖN to improve GUFUR an abyss, a chasm GUG a throat GUGEDÖN to gargle GUIRÖN to languish, to waste away GUL an angle, a corner GULAV geometry GUM India-rubber


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GUMALUIBARIF an elastic band GUN a coat GUSTUL August GUT a taste GUTÖN to taste GUVÖN to administer, to govern, to manage GÜFLEKIK backwards, over, reversed GULAD goulash (food) GULF (the) Gulf Stream GUR an abyss GUVER an administration GUVÖN to administer GÜ contrary GÜÄ contrary to GÜMNAD a grammar-school GÜN a gun GÜNÜL a rifle GÜTIKO tastefully GÜÜKÖN to turn over


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-------------------------------H------------------------------ HAD an ace HAGÖN (to) groan, (to) whine (of dog) HAJET hash (food) HARAT a quarter (in a town/city) HARÄM a harem HARNAD a harness HARENG a herring HARMONÖM a harmonica, a mouth organ HARPUN a harpoon HAUGÖN (to) pant HÄM a ham HÄRBAT a vegetable HÄRBATIM vegetarianism HÄRBATIMAN a vegetarian HÄRBATISELAN a greengrocer HÄREM harem HÄRET heresy HÄRMETIK air-tight, hermetic HÄROD a heron HÄT a hat HEKÖN to gasp, to pant HER a hair HERAN a hairdresser HERASEFAL hair loss HEREM a (head of) hair HEREMIKÖTÄD a haircut HEREMITEIL a parting (hair) HEROED (HI-/JI-) a hero, a heroine HEROEDIK epic, heroic HESTAN a conjuror, a juggler HET hatred HETÄD spite HETÖN to hate HICIL a son HIEL (masculine sing. form of def. article) HIGEM a brother HIKEL who, which (masculine) HIKLEUDAN a monk HIKOMPENAN a fellow-traveller, a kindred spirit HIKULTAN a clergyman HIL a heel HILÖFÜLAN a toy boy HIMATAN a husband HIMEN a man HINDUTAN a hindu HINILÄDAN a (male) neighbour HINÖN (to) neigh HIOPOT a hippopotamus HIP a hip HIPAL a father HIPUL a boy, a youth HIREG a king HISIÖR a gentleman HIT heat HITER an uncle HITIK hot HITÜKÖN to heat


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HITÜP Summer HOBUB an ox HOD barley HOG a hole HOGÄD a perforation HOGÖN to perforate, to pierce HOJIPAMIT mutton HOL an hour's journey HOLBUT halibut HOLOGRAM hologram HOMEN a eunuch HON a horn (of animal) HONED a beak, a (bird's) bill HORIT the horizon HORITÄTIK horizontal HORMON a hormone HÖL hell HÖLALENOID pandemonium HUK a hook, a peg HUKÖN to fasten HUL a (sea) swell HUMAR a lobster HUMUL a hop HÜASEN a hyacinth HÜEN a hyena HÜGIENIK hygienic HÜIT an oyster HÜM a hymn HÜPNOD hypnosis HÜRÖN to hire


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-------------------------------I------------------------------ I also, too IBÄ for (conjunction) IBO in fact, really ID also, too (before vowel) IDELO two days ago IF if (if plüdol = if you please) unless = if no . . . IFI even if IFÜ subject to... IGO even (igo no = not even) IN (place) at, in INI into IS here ISAO hence (=from here) ISIO hither (=to here) ISIÖ! come here! ISKIAT sciatica IT self/selves (obs it = we ourselves) ITALIFAJENÄD an autobiography ITFRÄD cost price ITJÄFIDIK automatic ITO by myself, yourself, etc. ITREIG autonomy, self-government


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-------------------------------J------------------------------- JABEN a mushroom JAD a shade, a shadow JADAMAGOD a silhouette JADOT a silhouette JAFÄB a creature JAFÄD creation JAFÄDÖN to bring about JAFÄL creativity JÄFID a function JÄFIDOT an organ (eg of newspaper) JAFOVIK creative JAFÖN to create JÄFÜD a field (of knowledge), a product * Bolit no binon jäfüd oba = Politics isn't my strong point. JÄFÜDISEVAN an expert, a specialist JAIN a clothes line, a cord, a rope JAK a shark JAKAL a jackal JAKÄT a jacket JAL bark, peel JALOT a shallot JALUD jealousy JALUP a longboat, a sloop JAMOD a camel JAMPÄN champagne (drink) JAN hemp JANAFRIN a finch (song bird) JANÄLIK fascinating JANED breakfast JAPÄLIK mischievous JAPIK acrid, sharp JAPÜKÖN to sharpen JARGON gibberish, jargon JASID a chassis JATÖN to itch JÄFÄB a creature JÄFÄDIK busy JÄFÄLÖN (KO) to be (mentally) absorbed (with) JÄFÄLÜKÖN to absorb JÄFID a function JÄFIDATUP a glitch JÄFIDÄM an organ (of body) JÄFIDÖN to function, to work JÄFIKÖN (ME) to be engaged (in), to worry (about) JÄFOT an activity JÄFÖN (ME) to be busy (with), to be occupied (in) JÄFÜD a field of knowledge, a product, a speciality JÄFÜDASKILIK skilful JÄFÜDIK specialized JÄFÜDISEVAN a specialist

• Bolit no binon jäfüd oba = politics isn’t • my strong point..

JÄFÜKÖN (OKI ME) to bother (oneself about) JÄL a shell fish JÄMPOD a shampoo JÄNÄLÖL absorbing


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JÄPAN a swindler JÄNÄLIK fascinating JÄNÄLÖN to captivate JÄPAN scoundrel JÄPÜLAN a mischief-maker, a trickster JÄRID sherry JÄRP a sash JÄST a gesture JÄSTÄD a pose JÄTÜLÖN to tickle JEDOT a dart * pledön jedotis = to play darts JEDÖN to throw JEDÜLOTAKEK sponge cake with crumble topping JEDÜLÖN to scatter JEIFALAM a razor-blade JEIFAN a barber JEIFÖM a razor JEIFÖN to shave JEIKIK awful, horrible, terrible JEIKÖN to scare, to terrify JEIKÜLÖN to shock JEK a fright JEKÄL a shock JEKÄLIM terrorism JEKIDUN an act of terrorism JEKIKODAN a terrorist JEKÖN to be frightened, to be scared JEL protection JELASIT immunity (system) JELED an apron JELETIN gelatine JELOD a defence JELODIK protective JELODÖN to defend JELODÖP a bunker (wartime) JELÖM an umbrella JELÖN to protect JELÖP an (air-raid) shelter JEM shame JEMOD a disgrace JEMÖN (DEMÜ) to be ashamed (about/of) JEMÜKÖN to disgrace JEMÜKÖL abashed JENÄD a development JENAV history JENAVAN a historian JENAVIK historical JENET a case, an instance * pö jenet alik = in any case JENOT an event JENOTEM a history JENÖFIK actual, real JENÖFIKÖN to come true, to materialize JENÖFO actually, in reality, really JENÖFOT a fact JENÖFÜKAM fulfilment JENÖN to happen, to take place

• Kis ga ejenos-li? = What’s the matter? JENÖFÖ! indeed!


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JENÜKÖN to cause, to make happen JEP a herd (of animals) JERAGIK precious JERIK expensive JEROTS valuables JEVOD a horse JEVODANÄM horsepower JIB game (animals) JIBALUMAN a lady soloist JIBIRAVAN a poacher JIBUB a cow JICIL a daughter, a girl JIDAIFIDAN a hostess JIEDAMEDIN a laxative JIEDOT excrement, faeces JIEDÖP (a) toilet JIEL (feminine sing. form of def. article) JIF a sheaf JIGAM a bride JIGEM a sister JIGOK a hen JIGRODAN a pregnant woman JIJELÄB a protégeé JIKAT a cat, a queen (=she-cat) JIKÄLAN a nurse JIKÄLÄB a baby JIKEL which, who (feminine) JIKLEUDAN a nun JIKLINÜKAN a chambermaid, a cleaner JIKONÖMAN a housekeeper JILEPÄDAN an abbess JILÄT a waistcoat JIM a (pair of) scissors/shears JIMAGIVAN a witch

• jimagivanakonot = a witch's tale • jimagivanayag = a with-hunt

JIMARKETAN a marchioness JIMATAN a wife JIMEN a woman JIMULAT a hinny, a she-mule JINEPUEDAN a prostitute JINIKO apparently JINÖN to seem JIP a sheep JIPAL a mother JIPLIN a princess JIPUL a girl, a maiden JIPÜL a lamb JIPÜLAVULTUR a bearded vulture JIREG a queen JIT a shirt JITER an aunt JIYUFAN PATIK an (air) stewardess JIZÖTISUMIDAN a (bus) conductress JODEM rubbish JOFIK bald JOFÖR a chauffeur, a driver JOG a bullrush JOIKÖN to push, to shove JOK a jerk, a jolt, a push, a shove


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JOKAM jolting JOKATUT canine tooth JOKOLADATVILÜL a chocolate bar JOKÖN (TA) to bump (into) JOKÜL a jerk JOL coast-line, shore JOLALESÜT a (seaside) promenade JOLAMABOED a jetty JOLÖN to approach the shore, to land JON an indication JONED a demonstration JONET a (cinema/TV) screen JONETOT a display JONETÖP a showcase JONETÜKAM a demonstration JONIAN a (clock) hand JONIDÖN to be of use, to benefit JONIDÜKÖN to employ, to provide, to use JONIL a hint JONÖN to show, point JONÜLÖM a monitor (radar, computer) JONODÖN (EKI EKE) to introduce (to someone to someone else) JONÖN to indicate, to point (at), to show JONÜLÖN to demonstrate JOT a shoulder JOV a spectacle JOVAN a hooligan, a troublemaker JÖENIK austere, sober JÖL eight JÖLÄT a (computer) byte JÖLPLIFÄTIK octavo (= paper size) JÖN beauty JÖNAMEDS cosmetics JÖNAPENAN a calligrapher JÖNIK beautiful, fine, lovely JÖNUL a caterpillar JÖTASUÄM balance (= bookkeeping) JÖTÖN to balance (an account) JUB dandruff JUEG sugar JUEGAGEIN rum JUEGAVOD candyfloss JUG a rush (plant) JUITÖN to enjoy JUK a shoe JUKATANODIL a shoe-lace JUKEL a shoemaker JUL a school JULAN a pupil, a scholar JURNAL a newspaper JUTED a rush JUTEDÖN to rush JUTÖN to shoot, to throw JUÜP a skirt juüp lunik = a gown JÜ until, to JÜD a film (= a thin layer) JÜFAV cryptography JÜNU hitherto, until now JÜNUIK up-to-date


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JÜP a spade JÜPÖN to dig JÜPÜL a shovel JÜS until JÜTAN a marksman JÜTEM ammunition JÜTÖN to shoot at JÜTÜKÖN to fire


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-------------------------------K------------------------------- KA than KAAZIAD acacia (plant) KAB a cable (wires) KABAAL (the) Cabala (teaching) KABEM (LEKTINIK) wiring (electrical) KAD a card KADAPLEDÖN to play cards KADÄM an academy, a college KAED (TALEDIK) a map KAEDAV cartography KAEN a technique KAENAL an engineer KAENAN a technician KAENAV technology KAF coffee KAFASKAL a coffee-pot KAFEIN caffeine KAFETAR a cafeteria KAFIBÖTÖP a café KAGÖN to cluck (like a hen); to gossip, to prattle KAGULAN a gossip KAIL alkaline KAIT a kite KAJMIR cashmere (wool) KAK cocoa KAKAD a cockatoo KAKTUD a cactus KALADAPATÄD a characteristic KALAD character KALADÖN to characterize KALÄDOSKOP kaleidoscope KALED an almanac, a calendar KALIB calibre, bore (of gun, etc) KALIG a calyx (of flower) KALKULAV arithmetic KALKULÖN to calculate KALOT an account, a bill KAMALÄN a plain KAMPANUL a campanula (flower) KAMUFÖN to camouflage KAN an ability, a skill KANAD a fir tree KANAIR a canary KANAYAN a crook, a scoundrel KANEVAD a canvas KANÄD a channel KANDEL a candle KANDELIKIPIAN a candle-stick KANGUR a kangaroo KANIBAN a cannibal KANIT a song KANITAN a singer KANITÖN to sing KANITÜLÖN to hum KANÖN ( + INFIN) to be able to, can KANSER cancer (disease) KANUD a canoe


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KAP a head * headfirst, headlong = ko kap foloveik KAPAKOSÄDÖM earphone(s) KAPAKUSEN a cushion, a pillow KAPAKUSENER a pillowcase KAPÄLIFÖDÖL promoting intelligence KAPAR a goat KAPENAN a carpenter KAPIT a chapter KAPITEN a captain KAPSIG pepper KAPSUL a capsule (medication) KAPSÜL a (bottle) top/cap KAPÜT a bonnet, a hood KAR a square KARBINAHIDRIN carbohydrate KARBON carbon KARBURÖM a carburettor KARIER a career KARIOF a carnation KARIP a carp KARMISINIK crimson KAROD (vehicle) bodywork KAROV a caravan ( = travelling group) KAROVÖP a staging post KARTILAG a cartilage KARTON cardboard KARUSÄL a carrousel, a merry-go-round KASAMAT a pill-box (military) KASÄT a box, a case, a cassette KASED a castle, a mansion KASER (army) barracks KASKOD a (ship's) funnel KASTAENITAFLAPÖN to play "conkers" (= game) KAT a cat KATALIT a catalyst KATAPULT a catapult KATAR catarrh KATASTROF a catastrophe, a disaster KATÄD capital, cash KATULIK catholic KAUL a stalk, a stem KAV a cellar KAVEAD a guinea pig KAVIDAN a knight KAYAK a kayak (boat) KAYÜT a cabin (on ship) KAZETAMAL a (written) accent KAZETÖN to accentuate, to emphasize KÄBEN a cabin (of ship) KÄD cash KÄDED a (cash) collection KÄDÖFO cash down KÄDÖP a cash desk KÄFED a ruse, a trick KÄFIK cunning, sly KÄFOD a ruse, a trick KÄLAN a foster-parent KÄLÄB a foster-child KÄLÄDAN a ranger


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KÄLÄLÖN to care for, to mind KÄLED maintenance * Käledadiläd = Maintenance Department KALINAPÄRMANGANAT potassium permanganate KÄLÖF a caring attitude KÄLÖFIK careful, caring KÄLÖN to attend to, to care for, to cherish, to look after, to nurse KÄLTIK celtic KÄM a camera * tonodakäm = a video camera KÄN a cannon KÄNAMANAF a gunboat KÄNEDÖN to precipitate KÄPTEN a (ship's) captain KÄSEM eczema KÄV a dock, a quay KEB a herb (=plant with soft, not woody stalk) KEBLÜNÖN to contribute KEBLÜNOT a contribution KEDÄD a rank (=line of people) KEDÄDIO! get in line! KEDOTEM a scale KEDÖBAN an accomplice (in crime) KEDÜLÖN to link, to string KEF a brush KEFÖN to brush KEINIK charming KEINOT charm KEK a cake KEKUNAFLAMAT appendicitis KEL who, which (relative); (in kel(s)= where) KELEODÜKÖN (to) co-ordinate KELOMÄNAN a fellow-countryman KELÖDÖN (KO) to cohabit (with) KELIED compassion KELIEDABIK pitiable, worthy of compassion KELIEDÖN (KO) to sympathize (with) KELOS what, which (relative pronoun) KENINÜKAMÜ inclusive of KENINÜKÖN to comprise KEOLAN a mate, a pal KEP a cape (=geographical) KER a nucleus KERANÄMET nuclear KERMETATRUP a travelling fair KESENÄL compassion, sympathy KESEV knowledge KESTERIN cholesterol KESUMÖN to take away (with) KEV a cave, a cavern KEVOBÖF co-operation KEVOBÖN to co-operate KEVÖFIK cavernous, hollow KID a kiss KIDÖN to kiss KIEMAN an (analytical) chemist KIEMASANAV chemotherapy KIEMAV chemistry KIEMIK chemical


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KIEN a knee. lap KIENÖN to kneel KIF? who? (feminine) KIFIK? which (one)? (feminine) KIK a key KIKODO? why? KIL three KILKÖLAVIOL a pansy KILLIEN a triangle KILTONOD a third (music) KIM ? who? (masculine) KIMIK ? which (one)? (masculine) KIN ? what? which? (neuter) KINIK ? what (one)? which (one)? (neuter) KININ quinine

KIO- however (for example: kiobisariko = however strange

KIOSK a kiosk, a newspaper stand/stall KIOSOTIK whatever KIÖPO? where? KIPEDALEF Board of Trustees KIPÄDÖN to contain, to hold KIPEDÖN to maintain, to preserve KIPIAN a rack (=for towels, etc) KIPIDÖN to deposit KIPLADO? where? KIPÖN to keep, to hold, to retain KIRAT a (gold) carat KIRFAT cinnamon KIS? what? (abstract) KISIK? what (one)? (abstract) KISOTIK? what sort of . . . KITAZÖT a receipt KITIMO? when? KITOPO? where? KITÖN to receipt, to settle (payment) KIUD a fence, partition KLAD a category, a class KLADÄT a caste KLAF a corn (on foot) KLAT éclat, flamboyance, glamour KLATÄDIK classical KLAUNÖFIK clownish, silly KLAV a key (on keyboard) KLAVIKUL collar bone KLAVAN a typist KLAVEM keyboard for musical instruments. (See nünöm,

penamacin) KLAVÖN to key in, to type KLÄDÖM a cradle KLÄM a bracket = ( ); { }; [ ] KLÄN a secret KLÄNIK private, secret KLÄNEDAPLED (a game of) 'hide and seek' KLÄNEDÖN (OKI) to conceal, to hide (oneself) KLÄPED a hatch, a shutter KLEBAZÖT a label KLEDÖM a seesaw KLEDÖN to sway


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KLEIBÖN to glue, to paste, to stick KLEILIK clear, plain, unambiguous KLEILILOGAM clairvoyance KLEILIKO obviously KLEILÜKAM definition KLEILÜKÖN to define, to elucidate, to explain KLEMEDÖN to capitulate, to surrender KLEMÖN to abandon, to decline, to refuse, to relinquish, to

renounce KLERALEOD hierarchy (religious) KLERÄT chapter (ecclesiastical) KLEUDAN (HI-/JI-) a monk, a nun KLIEN inclination, tendency KLIENÄL a feeling, an inclination, an instinct, intuition KLIENÄLO instinctively KLIENIK inclined (to) KLIENÖN (AD) to incline, to tend (to) KLIENÖN (LOVE) to bend (over); to lean KLIET refreshment KLIETIK refreshing KLIETÖN to refresh KLIETOT a refreshment (klietots = refreshments) KLIF a rock KLIFABLÖG a boulder KLIFAVÖL a cliff KLIFIK rocky KLILIK light (=not dark) KLIMAT a climate KLINIK clean KLINÖF cleanliness KLINÜKAMAMED a detergent KLINÜKÖN to clean KLIPAJOL a rocky coastline KLIRIKÖN to call quits KLIV a precipice KLOK a bell KLOKIL a handbell KLOKÜL a doorbell KLORIN chloride KLOPÖN to harvest, to reap KLOPÜP harvest time KLOTED a dress KLOTEDAZÄL a fancy dress ball KLOTEM a suit KLOTIKIPEDÖP a wardrobe KLOTILÄGÖM a clothes hanger KLOTÖN to dress KLOTS clothes KLOTUGIK elegant, smart KLOTUGÖN to suit (of clothes) KLÖBÜL a (bell) clapper KLÖPIK circular, round KLÖPÖFIK portly (of gait) KLU consequently KLUBAM an association KLUBÄD a body (of people) KLUDÖN to deduce, to infer KLUDOD a conclusion (mental) KLUÖ ! well now ! KLUF a nail (woodwork)


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KLUINÖN to clean, to wipe KLUR an emblem KLUT a lock, a sluice (nautical) KLUV a claw (of animal) KLUVÖN to claw KLÜLABIKO evidently, frankly KLÜLÄDÖN to be evident, to be obvious KLÜLIKÖ! of course! KLÜNACEM a cloakroom KLÜNATAB a dressing-table KNÄTÄRÖN to crackle KNIBOD a gag, a muzzle KNIBÖN to nip, to pinch KNIRÖN to creak, to grate KNOP a button KO with KOAGÜL a clot (of blood) KOAN a shell KOANAF a shellfish KOANANIM a mussel (= seafood) KOAP a (person's) body KOAPANATÄL (physical) constitution KOAPISKILÜKAM (physical) exercise KOÄF a coefficient (maths) KOBANEF a gathering (of people) KOBÄDIK common, general (kobädo (ko) = in common (with) KOBÄLÄN a commonwealh (of like-minded nations) KOBÄT solidarity KOBIKÖN (KO) to come together, to converge KOBIOKLEBIK agglutinative KOBIOPEDÖN (LOGALIPIS) to blink KOBO together KOBOÄDIK synthetic KOBODRÄNÖN to compress KOBOJEN coincidence, concurrence KOBOJENÖN (KO) to coincide (with) KOBOJOIKÖN to collide KOBOJOKÖN (TA) to collide (with) KOBOKÖMÖN to converge KOBOLESTUKOT a symphony KOBONUMÖN to add up, to add together KOBOPEDÖN to compress KOBOSMITAN welder KOBOSTUKOT a rhapsody KOBOYÜMÜKARÄT a jigsaw puzzle KOBÖF a collectivity KOBÜKAM an assembly, a conference, a meeting KOD a cause, reason * se kod nepesevöl = for some reason KODÄ why (conjunction) KODÄDÖN to complicate KODED a reason KODEDÖN to give occasion to, to give rise to KODIDÖN (EKE BOSI) to ascribe, to attribute KODÖN to cause KODÜL a pretext KOEDÖN (+ INFIN) to allow, to permit (koedön falön = to let fall) KOEFIDÖN (OKI) to hear someone’s confession


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KOEFIKÖN to go to confession KOEFÖN to confess KOEG a cork KOEGABUON a cork KOEGITIRET a corkscrew KOF derision, mockery, ridicule KOFÖN to deride, to make fun of, to mock KOFUDÜKÖN to confuse KOITÖM a penis KOITÖN (KO) to have intercourse, mate (with) KOJMAR a nightmare KOKAIN cocain KOKOT a coconut KOKRETOT concrete (substance) KOKUN a cocoon KOL in regard to, in respect of KOLAT coal KOLATAN a coalman KOLATAJUP a coal shovel KOLED a lunch KOLET a collar (clothing) KOLD coldness (physical) KOLDÄLIK coldness (emotional) KOLDÄT a chill, a cold KOLDÄTIKÖN to catch a chill/cold KOLDÜKÖN to become chilly KOLDIK cold (temperature) KOLDIKÖN to cool down KOLDÜLIK cool, fresh KOLDÜLÜKAFURNOD a cooling oven KOLDÜLÜKÖM a cooler, a (car) radiator KOLED a lunch * koledapaud = lunch break KOLEDÖN to lunch, to have lunch KOLET a collar KOLKÖM an encounter, a meeting KOLKÖMANEF an assembly KOLKÖMÖN to encounter, to meet KOLOGAV ecology KOLPORTAN a hawker, a peddler KOLTENÜKÖN to stretch out KOLUM a column (architecture) KOLUNAN a colonist KOLUNÄNACANS colonial produce, groceries KOMAD a coma KOMANDÖN to recommend KOMÄDÖN to exist KOMBINATOR many parts KOMIK present (in attendance) KOMIP a fight, a struggle KOMIPIÄLIK aggressive KOMIPÖN (TA) to fight, to struggle (against) KOMIPÖP an arena KOMITETANEF a committee KOMITO on commission KOMÖN to be present KOMOREIDÖN to lecture, recite, to read (in public) KOMOTANEF a community KOMPAD a compass KOMPAIN a company (of soldiers)


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KOMPENAN a fellow-spirit, a colleague. a companion KOMPENÄT a (commercial) company KOMPENÄTAN a partner (in firm) KOMPENÖN (PÖ) to share (with), to take part (in) KOMPLEM completion KOMPLITIK complex, complicated KOMPLITIKÖN to become entangled KOMPLITÜKÖN to entangle KOMUIN (SALUDIK) communion (holy) KOMULAN a representative KOMULÖN to represent KOMUNAN an average person, man in the street KOMUNIK common, general, ordinary KOMUNÖFIK familiar KOMÜ in the presence of KONAN narrator KONAPOED(IK) epic KONDÖT behaviour, conduct, manners KONDÖTÖN (ÄS) to behave (as) KONÄD a legend KONED a novel KONFÄKOT ready to wear (clothes) KONFIDIK close (friend) KONFERÖN to confer (consult together) KONFID confidence, faith, trust KONFIDIK confident, faithful, trustful KONFIDÖN to have faith in, to trust KONFIT jam KONFITASKAL jam pot KONFLIT conflict KONGRUEN a congruent (maths) KONKER a conquest, a victory KONKERÖN to conquer, to overrun KONLET a collection KONLETÖN to collect KONOT a story, a tale KONOTÜL an anecdote KONÖM (the) economy, (the) household KONÖMAV economics KONÖMAVAN an economist KONÖN to narrate, to tell (= a story) KONSÄL a (piece of) advice KONSÄLACÄM a Council Chamber KONSÄLIDADÜP an appointment KONSÄLOVIK advisable KONSÄLIDÖN to consult KONSÄLÖN to advise, to counsel KONSÄLÖP a town hall KONSÄRT a concert KONSIENIVESTIG an examination of conscience KONSIENÖFIK conscientious KONSTATÖN to take note of, to notice KONSULÖP a consulate KONTAG (sense of) touch KONTAGALENTÜL contact lense KONTAGAPÜN interface (physics) KONTAGÖN to touch KONTROLÖN to control, to check KONÜD a (fir) cone KONYAK brandy


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KONYUGÖN to conjugate (verbs) KONYUN a conjunction (grammar) KOOTIK fully cooked KOP a body (= substance) KOPIED a copy KOPIEDAGITÄT copyright KOPIEDÖN to copy KOPIK physical KOPIKÄL hygiene KORÄKÖN to correct, to mark (work) KORDÜL a sinew, a tendon KOR a choir KORIAL coral KORIALANISUL an atoll KORIALAREF a coral reef KORIAND coriander KORNED a cornea (eye) KORSÄT a bodice, a corset KORUL coral (= pink) KOS opposite (=facing) KOSAM a contact KOSÄD company, communication, social intercourse * kosäd genik = sexual intercourse KOSÄDAPÜK colloquial speech KOSÄDÖN (KO) to associate (with), to communicate (with); to get on/to

go around (with) KOSGOLÖN to approach, to go to meet KOSID a livelihood KOSIDÖN to earn one’s living also: meritön kosidi oka KOSIDIDÖN (to) support (a family) KOSIKÖN (KO) to communicate (with) KOSLOGÖN to anticipate, to look forward to KOSÜKÖN (to) contact (by phone, radio) KOT a code KOTAVÖD a code word KOTENIK contented, satisfied KOTENÜKAM satisfaction KOTENÜKÖN to satisfy KOTIN cotton KOTUR a quail KOULT (the) occult KOUP an occupation (military) KOUPÖN to occupy (military) KOVEN comfort KOVENASTUL an easy chair KOVENIK comfortable KOVENIÄLIK convenient, opportune KÖ where (correlative) KÖALÜPT eucalyptus (tree) KÖALÜPTALEÜL eucalyptus (oil) KÖB a comb KÖBAMAYÄN worsted (cloth) KÖBÖN (OKI) to comb (one's hair) KÖDET an incision KÖDÖN to carve KÖG a cough KÖGÜLÖN to clear one’s throat KÖGÖN to cough KÖK a micrococcus (medical)


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KÖL colour, paint KÖLAN a (house) painter KÖLÖN to paint KÖLÜL a tint KÖMÖN (LÜ) to come (to) KÖNÄD a coin KÖNÄDAV numismatics KÖP a cup KÖPET a (beer) glass KÖRAMAN the knave of hearts (card games) KÖRAREG the king of hearts (card games) KÖRAVOM the queen of hearts (card games) KÖRTEN a curtain KÖSÖMIK common, habitual, usual KÖSÖMOT a custom, a habit KÖSÖMÖN (AD) to be accustomed (to), to be wont (to) KÖSÖMÜKÖN to accustom KÖST a cousin KÖT a cut KÖTAPÜN (point of) intersection KÖTÄD a slice KÖTÄDIL an incision KÖTED a cutting edge KÖTET a (surgical) operation KÖTETAVAN a surgeon KÖTOT a piece, a portion KÖTÖN to cut KÖTÜLÖN to prune (kötülön bimis = to prune trees) KÖV an envelope KRAB a crab KRAL a claw KRAN a cranium, a skull KRASUM a colon KRATÄR a crater KRATED an abrasion, a scratch KRATÖN to scrape, to scratch KRAVÖN (to) crow (of cocks) KRAVAT a necktie KRAXÖN to caw (of crow family) KRÄKÖN to burst KRÄTÄD a crate KREDÖN (MÖ) to believe (in) KREDIDÖN to make believe, to pretend KREDÜL an opinion KREF a crayfish KREM a cream KRET chalk KRETÄD a crayon KREVÄT a prawn, shrimp KRIG a war KRIGAGOLÄD a crusade, a (military) expedition KRIGISTÖP a truce * begön krigistöpi = to call for a truce KRIGÖN (TA) to wage war (against) KRIK a cricket KRIKÜL a grasshopper KRINUL a crinoline KRIPÖN to creep KRISET a hamster KRISID a crisis


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KRISTAD crystal KRISTADAGLÄT cut glass KRIT Christianity KRITID Christmas * Fatül Kritid = Father Christmas KRITIDAZÄL (festival of) Christmas KROD a cross KRODAM crucifixion KROK a crocus KRÖKID croquet (game) KROKOD a crocodile KROLIG a rabbit KROMOSOM a chromosome KRONAM a coronation KRONIG a chronicle (jen kronigik = chronicling) KRONÜL a wreath KROPIKÖN to crouch down KROT a rattle KROTASNEK a rattlesnake KROTÖM a castanet KROV a crow KRUGALIEN a curve KRUGIK curving, winding KRUGIKÖN to coil, to wind KRUÄLIK cruel, ferocious KRUGIKÖN (to) meander KRUGÜL a curl KRÜDIK raw, uncooked KRÜSALID a chrysallis KRÜSEN a chrysanthemum KRÜT a criticism, a critique KRÜTÖN to review (books) KUBIT an elbow KUD anxiety, worry KUDIK anxious, worried KUDÜKÖLO earnestly KUELEL a ukulele KUIN a quintal (= 100 kg) KUKÖN to be boiling (vat kukon = the water's KUKUK a cuckoo KUL a course (= movement); a track KULAN a pioneer, a trailblazer KULIK epoch-making KULIT a scene (theatrical) KULIV culture KULIVIK cultured, educated KULÖN to clear KULTASALUDÜKAM ordination (to priesthood) KULTÖN to worship KUM a heap, a pile KUMAM an accumulation KUMULATOR an accumulator (electric); car battery KÜM a swarm KUN a cow KUPRIN copper KUPRINAGAVOT a copper engraving KUR a (royal) court KURAAN (the) Koran KURAD bravery, courage


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KURADIK brave, courageous KURADÜKÖN to encourage KURAN a courtier KURATÄL punctuality KURATIK exact, precise *kuratiko = on time KURBIDÖM an (electric) switch KURSÜD exchange (finance) KURUGIK courtly KUSADÖN to accuse KUSEN a cushion, a pillow KÜ (at the time) when (correlative) KÜBÄD a cube KÜG a cucumber KÜID a thigh KÜIR leather KÜIRED a (shoe) strap KÜKANÖG a boiled egg KÜKÖN to boil (kükobs vati = we boil the water) KÜL an anus KÜMAM a swarm (of bees) KÜMÖN to swarm KÜNIDAN a cynic KÜNIDIK cynical KÜNIDIM cynicism KÜNIK bold, cheeky KÜNÖN to be cheeky, to dare KÜPÄDIK remarkable KÜPÄDIKÜN most remarkable KÜPÄL attention, concentration * to catch (one’s) attention = gleipön küpäli KÜPÄLIK attentive KÜPÄLÖN (AD) to pay attention (to) KÜPÄLÜKÖN to draw attention to; to strike someone (mentally) KÜPEDOT an observation KÜPEDÖN to observe, to notice, to watch KÜPET a remark KÜPETÖN to comment KÜPODÖN to be caught (in the act) KÜPOVIKO remarkably KÜPÖN to notice KVAADUK an aqueduct KVAD a (geometric) square KVADIK square (shape) KVAGÖN to quack KVAGÜLÖN to croak KVATÄD braid KVÄNÖN to extinguish, to turn off (light) KVÄNEDÖN to efface, to obliterate, to wipe out KVÄR an acorn KVÄREP an oak (tree) KVÄREPABOAD oak (wood) KVEATOR equator KVIL an eagle KVIP a team KVISINAL a chef KVISINAN a cook KVISINAV culinary art KVISINÖN to cook KVISINÖP a kitchen


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KVISIT (the) Inquisition


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--------------------------------L---------------------------- LABEDÖN to take possession of LABIÄLIK ambitious, avaritious, covetous LABOT a possession LABÖN to have LABUN an album LABÜ including LABÜKÖN to make available LABÜLÖN to assume, to occupy LABÜREN a labyrinth, a maze LAD a heart LADAFLAPÜL heartbeat LADÄL disposition, feeling(s), temperament LADÄLALIED heartbreak LADÄLATAKED calmness, composure LADÄLOD a frame of mind LADÄLÖF sensitivity LADET an address LADETÄB an addressee LADÖFIK cordial LAED lattice LAEL an alley-way, a grove LAF a half LAFAB an alphabet LAFADÜP half-an-hour LAFAPLEDEDÜP half-time (in football) LAFIK half LAGÖN to be hanging (pänot lagon len völ = the picture is hanging on the wall) LAIBINÜKÖN to keep (something) going LAIDACÄNÖL kaleidoscopic LAIDAREMAN a regular customer LAIDAVILUP continuum LAIDÄL insistence, perseverence LAIDÄLÖN (PÖ) to insist (on) LAIDIK chronic, perennial LAIDÖN to be stable LAIDULIK constant LAIDULIKO continually LAIDULÖN to persist LAIDULÜKAM perpetuation LAIDÜP eternity LAIJÄFÖN to carry on, to continue LAILIFÖN to live on, to survive LAIN wool LAJIMÖN to cut up LAK a lake LALÄF a slug LALEG seaweed LALEGORIK allegorical LALGORIT an algorithm LALIAD an alloy LALKIMAN an alchemist LALKOHOL alcohol LALKOV an alcove, a recess LALPIK alpine LALT alto (music)


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LAM a (sharp) blade LAMIRAL an admiral LAMPAD a lamp LAMPIUN a (Chinese) lantern LAMPÖR an emperor LAMPÖRÄN an empire LAN a soul, a spirit LANAL (the) Supreme Spirit LANAV psychology LANÄLIK enthusiastic LANÄLÖN to enthuse LANÄLÜKÖN to enthuse LÄNEDAL a landowner LANILEKÄL psychiatric treatment LANIVESTIG psychiatry LANIVESTIGAN a psychiatrist LÄNOD landscape LANÖFIK spiritual LANÖN to inspire LANTÄR a (decorative) lamp, a light LANTEN an aerial, an antenna LANUD an alder (tree) LAOÄD an aloe (plant) LAODIK aloud, loud LAODIKO loudly LAORTAD aorta LAPELACÖDAL an appeal judge LARABAN an arab LARAM an alarm LARAMÖN to raise the alarm LARDAMEL (the) open sea LARDIK extensive, widespread LARGENT silver (metallic substance) LARGENTASTÖMEM (table) silver LARGENTIN silver (chemical element)) LARIN a larynx LARTÜG a (newspaper) article LASÄR a lizard LASBED asbestos LASER a laser LASIL an asylum (from an enemy), a shelter LASILÖP nursing home LASIVIK erotic LASUMÖN to pick up LASÜRABLÖV an azure blue LATAR an altar LATIK late, tardy LATIKÖN to be late LATLETIK athletic LAUD a lark LAUK laundry LAUTAN an author, a writer LAUTOT a (written) work LAUTÖN to write (as an author) LAVABASIN (kitchen) sink LAVABÖVÄD a washbasin LAVACIN a washing machine LAVALAUK washing liquid LAVARAN a miser LAVARIK avaricious, mean


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LAVASTITOD a laundry LAVAT lava LAVÄDAFLAB a face cloth LAVOD laundry LAVOGAN a lawyer LAVÖN to wash LAVÖP a laundry LAVÜLÖN to rinse LAY garlic LAYET a drawer LÄ by, with LÄB happiness LÄBIK happy, fortunate, lucky LÄBLIN a contribution LÄCERIK frivolous, light-hearted, superficial LÄD lady, Mrs (läd 'X' = Mrs. 'X') LÄDÜL young lady, Miss (lädül 'X' = Miss 'X') LÄFULÜKIK extra, supplementary LÄGIAN a belt (supporting gun, etc) LÄGÖN to hang (lägob pänoti len völ = I hang the painting on the wall) LÄKÖN to lick LÄL garlic LÄMPIK clear (weather) LÄN country, land LÄNÄD country (as opposed to town) LÄNED ground, terrain LÄNEM a nickname LÄNOD landscape, scenery LÄO in addition LÄOD an addition, an epithet LÄRNAHIPUL an apprentice boy LÄRNAN a learner, a pupil LÄRNOD a lesson LÄRNÖN to learn LÄS less LÄSDIGIDÖN to underestimate LÄSETÖN to disappoint LÄSIKAM a decline LÄSIKÖN to reduce LÄSKIOMAN an Eskimo LÄSÖFIK demeaning LÄTEN brass LÄTIK last (lätiküno = last of all) LÄTIKNA the last time LÄTIKO lastly LÄÜKOTEM recipe LÄÜKÖN to enclose LÄYÜMIK additional LÄZIB a side dish LEADÖN (+ INFIN) to allow, to permit, to let (leadön falön = to drop (to let fall) LEADÖN DEFLUMÖN to deflate (air from tyre) LEÄKTRONAV electronics LEAR an olive tree LEARAFLUK an olive LEARALEÜL olive oil LEBASOV double bass (music) LEBAT a scourge LEBAVET a shawl


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LEBEGÖN to implore, plead (for) LEBIT a campaign LEBLADÖN to blow (of wind) LEBLAM a reprimand LEBLAMÖN to reprimand LEBLIMÖN to make up (a bed) LEBLUDAM a haemorrhage LEBONED a subscription (to a magazine, etc) LEBONEDÖN to subscribe (to a magazine, etc) LEBÖB (the) Stock Exchange LEBÖTAN a head waiter LEBÖTID a drinking spree LEBUG a gulf (= coastal) LEBÜDAN a commander LEBÜR a head office LEBÜRAL a chancellor LECÄD highness, eminence LECED a point of view LECEIN a conversion LECEK a stable LECEM drawing-room LECÜD an axe LECÜT a fraud, a swindle LED lace LEDAUT a princess LEDESIRIK nostalgic LEDESIRÖN (to) yearn (for) LEDINIK principal LEDINO chiefly, mainly, principally LEDITÖN (DE) to say goodbye, to take leave (of) LEDOM a mansion, a palace LEDREDODIK macabre LEDROLIK ridiculous LEDUNÖFIK elaborate LEDUNÖN to accomplish, to attain, to perfect LEDUTOD a property (= quality) LEDUTÖN (LÜ) to belong (to) LEDÜFIK rock hard LEEFAD an elephant LEF balm, yeast LEFAD a line, a string LEFANOT booty; a quarry (hunting); spoils (of war) LEFAT a grandfather LEFÄK an obsession, a passion LEFÄKÄLIK extreme, passionate LEFÄNÖN to wave LEFENIKÖN to exhaust LEFIDED a banquet LEFIL a conflagration LEFILAHUK a poker LEFILAPOLDAN a fire-fighter, a fireman LEFILÖ! fire! LEFILÖN to be burning, to be on fire LEFLITÖM an airliner LEFOG a cloud LEFÖN a furnace LEFRED (good) cheer LEFREDIK cheerful LEGAD a (public) park, public gardens LEGÄT a legation (= building)


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LEGIK genuine, real LEGIVOT a gift, a present LEGLÖPOT a dome LEGLÜG a cathedral LEGRETASTONIK megalithic LEGUAN an iguana LEHÄRETAL a heresiarch LEHITIK boiling hot LEIG equality LEIGAMAGOD an example (= parable) LEIGAMOD a counterpart LEIGAPENAM a homograph LEIGATON an equivalent sound LEIGÄT equivalent LEIGAVET equilibrium LEIGED a uniform LEIGETÖN to be quits, to be straight LEIGIK equal LEIGO likewise LEIGOD a comparison LEIGODIK comparable LEIGODO by (in) comparison LEIGODÖN (KO/TÄ) to compare (with) LEIGODÜ in comparison with LEIGÖF symmetry LEIGÖN to equal, to be equal to LEIGOSO equally, just as LEITIK light (= not heavy) LEJÄFIDÖN (ME) to be obsessed (with) LEJEDÖN to fling, to hurl LEJEK degradation, horror LEJEKÖN to appal, to terrify LEJON a doctrine LEJENÖF reality LEJONOD an instruction LEJUIT a delight LEJUITIK delightful LEKÄL treatment (medical) LEKAN art LEKANAN an artist LEKANÄL artistry LEKANOT a fine art LEKÄF a trick, a deception LEKÄL (medical) treatment LEKLÄR lightening (in a storm) LEKEV a cave LEKEVAV speleology LEKLÄRÖN to lighten LEKLEUDAN a prior LEKLIN cleanliness LEKLUINÖN to clean, to polish LEKLUINÖM a polisher, a scraper LEKOEF a creed LEKOEFÖN to admit, to confess LEKOF irony LEKOMIP a battle LEKONED a novel (literature) LEKONFIDÖN to rely on LEKOSÄDADÜP the rush hour LEKRED a belief, a faith


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LEKREDAKOBÄD a (religious) sect LEKREDANASEDÄB a missionary LEKRUÄL an atrocity LEKTIN electricity LEKTINAFLUMIEL a generator LEKTINAFLUMIKURB an electric switch LEKTINANÄM electric power LEKTINANIBUD a trolley bus (LEKTINA)SIRKISEKÖT short-circuit LEKTINIDÖN to electrify LEKTINIK electric(al) LEKTINIROP power cut, power failure LEKUSEN a cushion, a pillow LEKÜPÄLÖN (ME) to concentrate (on) (mental activity) LEL a lily LELATLETIK athletic LELILÖN to hear, to learn, to understand LELIVAKONÖMAV a free economy (theory) LELIVAMASONAN a freemason LELOBÖN to praise, to worship LELOGÄDIK outstanding, prominent LELOGÖN to consider LELÖF passionate love LELÖFÄDIK fond (of) LELÖFÄDIKÖN (DÖ) to fall in love (with) LELÖFIK dear, lovable LELÖFÖN to love (passionately) LELÖLO as a whole LELÜGIK tragic LELUIMIK soaking (wet) LELUIMÖN to soak LEM paralysis LEMAKET a supermarket LEMÄTED a tournament LEMEIL flour LEMEKÖN to complete, to finish LEMESED an income, a salary, a wage LEMIR emir LEMOT a grandmother LEMOTEDIK (of) gentle (birth) LEMÖD a lot of LEMÖDOT a crowd, a great deal LEMUDIÄR a muzzle LEMUFÜKÖN to agitate, to shake, to shrug, to toss * lemufükön nami = to shake hands LEMUAM an extreme LEMUIK drastic, extreme LEMÜF a locomotive LEMÜLÖN to limp LEMÜR a splash LEN at, on LENAUD a horror LENAUDODIK gruesome LENKÖTÖN to slice LENLABÖN (KLOTIS/LÜNÄTIS) to wear (clothes/spectacles) LENO certainly not, not at all LENOS absolutely nothing LENOID a din, a noise LENOF an insult LENOS absolutely nothing


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* nothing more than ... = lenos plu ka ... LENSEIDOT an appendix (book) LENSUMÖN to accept LENTÜL a lens (eye) * kontagalentül(s) = contact lense(s) LENUIK up-to-date LENÜKÖN (KLOTIS) to put on (clothes) LENÜNAN a reference (person) LEOD an arrangement, an order LEODIK in order (all right) LEODÖN to arrange (in order) LEODÜKÖN to arrange (items) LEOGÖN to echo LEON a lion (leonasep = a lion's den) LEONATOAR a sea lion LEP an ape, a monkey LEPIGÖN (to) stab LEPÄDAN an abbott LEPÄDANÖP an abbey LEPEDÖN to crush LEPID repentance LEPLÄG a (dress) rehearsal LEPLEDS LÜMPIK The Olympic Games LEPLEKÖN to adore, to supplicate, to worship LEPLÜT(S) manner(s); politeness LEPÖK a failure LEPRAD leprosy LERÄT a puzzle LEROR a shout, a shriek LERORÖN to bellow, to shout, to yell LERÖBAPAPÜR sand paper LESAG an assertion LESAGÖN to assert, to claim, to declare, to state LESEATÖP an (army) position LESET a theorem LESI! sure! LESIG a drought LESIL outer space LESINIK wicked LESINOD vice LESIÖN to assure, to ensure, to make sure of LESIÖRADOM a manor (house) LESKAN an outrage LESOGÄD high society LESON a prince LESPAD (the) cosmos LESPADABLUF a space probe LESPADANAF an spaceship LESPADANAFAN an astronaut LESPADATIMÄD (the) space age LESPAT an excursion LESKRUB a (ship's) screw LESTAB (MELA) the bottom (of the sea) LESTEKATEGED an eiderdown LESTIGÄDÖN to irritate LESTIMAN an admirer, a fan LESTRALÖN (LOVE) to outshine LESTÜM esteem, regard, reverence LESTÜMÖN to esteem, to venerate LESÜENIK lost in thought


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LESUIDIKÖN to faint away LESÜT a highway LETÄLEN genius LETEP a hurricane LETIDAN a headmaster LETIK (mental) consideration LETIKÖN to consider LETIRÖM a wrench LETIRÖN to drag, to haul LETOD agony LETODÖN to defy, to torment LETÖBID trouble, inconvenience LETÖN to allow LETÜV the discovery (of continent/country) LEÜL oil, lubrication LEÜLÖN to oil, to lubricate LEVAL (the) universe LEVALANAF a space ship LEVALIDACED a general opinion LEVEG a highway, a road LEVEMIK enormous, exquisite, supreme LEVERIK absolute LEVIENIK wind-swept LEVIKODÖN to triumph LEVIKODIK triumphant LEVIKODO triumphantly LEVIP passion LEVOTIKAM an anti-climax LEYAL a portico LEYANAN a gate-keeper, a janitor LEZIL fervour, zeal LEZILIM extremism, fanaticism LEZIÖB a (prison) cell LIÄG holly LIB freedom, liberty LIBAVILADÜNÖLAN a volunteer LIBELUL a dragonfly LIBIK free LIBIO free (stadükön libio = to set free) LIBÜKAM liberation LIBÜKAN a rescuer LICID a lychee (= fruit) LICIN origin LID a song LIÄNÜLAM a foot (in verse) LIEDAN a sufferer LIEDIK unfortunate LIEDÖ! unfortunately! LIEDÖN (DEMÜ) to suffer (for/from/on account of) LIEDÜKÖN to upset (emotionally) LIEG fortune, riches, wealth LIEGIK rich, wealthy LIEGÖF richness LIEN a line LIENÄD a (physical) feature LIENET madness, mania LIENETIK frenzied, insane, mad, mainiacal LIENETIKÖN to go mad LIEV a hare LIF life


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LIFAJENÄD an autobiography LIFAMOTAMIK viviparous LIFÄDÖN to spend (time) LIFIBEPENAM a biography LIFICINIK bio-mechanical LIFIK alive, living LIFOT an experience LIFÄDÖN to spend (time) LIFAJENÄD an autobiography LIFIBEPENAM a biography LIFÖFIK brisk LIFÖFÜKÖN to invigorate LIFÖN to be alive, to live LIFT an elevator, a lift LIKÖR a liqueur LIKVIR liquorice LIL an ear LILAMASIEN (sense of) hearing LILAMASTUMIL a hearing aid LILAMAZÄN the inner ear LILÄMISUDÜKÖL deafening LILÖN to hear * (fädo) lilön = to overhear LIM a limb, a member LIMAN a (human) member LIMEDÜKAM membership LIMONAD lemonade LIN a ring (= a circle) LINDFIKO nonchalantly LINDIGOT indigo LINDIF apathy LINDIFÖN to be indifferent * lindifos = it doesn't matter LINEG a tongue LINUL linoleum LINUMASTOF linen (cloth) LIO? how? LIOMÖDOTIKNA? how many times? LIOMÖDOTO? how much? LIÖL a mile LIÖTAN a lieutenant LIP a lip LIPASTAFÜL lipstick LIRID iris (both eye and flower) LISED a catalogue, a list LISITAN a candidate LISLADÄN Iceland LIT light (= not dark) LITAREKLAM an illuminated advertisement LITAREOL a halo LITASTRALÖN to shine LITERAT literature LITERATAVIK literary LITIK bright, light LITODÖN to print (photographs) LITÜKAM illumination LITÜKÖN to illuminate, to switch on (light) LIUD a link (connection) LIUNÖN to draw, to trace (a line) LIUNÜL a comma


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LIVÄL self-sufficiency LIVÄTIK independent LIVIK free, loose, slack, unfastened LIVOD leave (in army) LIVÖN to be loose LIVÜKAM release (from prison, duty, etc) LIVÜKAMAMON ransom LIVÜKÖN to loosen, to slacken, to unfasten LIVÜP leisure (time); a pastime LO in view of LOASID an oasis LOATAMON rent (payment) LOATAN a lodger LOATATOOD a taxi LOATÄB a hired servant LOB praise LOBEDIK obedient LOBEDÖN to obey LOBLINÖN to bring up (a subject) LOBÜL approval LOBÜLAVOKÄDÖN to cheer LOBÜLÖN to applaud LÖDADOM an apartment LODASPAD the hold of a ship (for cargo) LODOT a cargo, a load LOENÖN (DE) to borrow (from); to loan LOETAMAPAÄL a frying-pan LOETAMAPARAT a barbecue LOETAMIT roast (meat) LOETANÖG a fried egg LOETAMAPARAT a barbecue LOETAPÖTETIL a chip LOETÖN to fry, to roast LOFOT a (specific) offer LOFÖN to offer LOFÜD east LOG an eye LOGABOB an eyebrow LOGAGLÖP an eyeball LOGAKEV an eye socket LOGALIP an eyelid LOGALIPAHER an eyelash LOGAM (sense of) sight, a view LOGASAUNÜKÖP an eye clinic LOGATOF an eye drop LOGÄDIK visible LOGÄDIKÖN to become visible, to be seen LOGÄDÖN to be seen, to be visible LOGED a glance, a look LOGEDADAJONÄD a peepshow LOGEDAHOG a peep-hole LOGEDÖN (LÜ) to glance (at), to look (at)

• to look around = zilogedön • to look up = suilogedön

LOGET a gaze LOGETÖN 9LÜ) to contemplate, to stare LOGICÜTAM an optical illusion LOGIK optical LOGOD a face (logodakölül = complexion) LOGODAJÄST mien


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LOGODALIENÄDS features (of face) LOGODÖN (ÄS) to appear, to look (like) LOGORIT a logorithm LOGOT a sight * pö logot balid = at first sight LOGOTÖN (ÄS) to appear outwardly (like) LOGÖFOT a (tourist) attraction LOGÖN to look, to see to stare = lülogön eki stedo LOJAD a (theatre) box LOK a mirror LOKTOP an octopus LOKÖN to be mirrored/reflected LOM home LOMÄDÜKÖN (OKI) to settle down LOMANEF (the) family LOMÄN homeland LOMÄNAN a (fellow) countryman LOMIÄLADESIR nostalgia LOMÄNÄL patriotism LOMIO homewards LOMO at home LOMÖFACEM a sitting room LON a/the law LONÄD a decision LONÄDÖN to determine, to settle LONEM the (body of) the law, legislation LONIK legal LONINEFÖLÖN (to) break the law LONINEFÖLOT a breach of the law LONÖF a particular quality LONÖFIK valid LONÖFÖN to be valid LONÖN to arrange, to ratify LONÜLÖN to put, to submit (for con sideration) LOP an opera LOPÜL an operetta LORD a lord LOREIDÖN to read out LORKID an orchid LORM an elm LOTERAZÖT a lottery ticket, a raffle ticket LOTID accommodation LOTIDÄB a guest LOTIDÖP an hotel, a hostelry LOVATIK oval (shape) LOVE over LOVEBOID(IO) overboard LOVEBOTAM a (water) crossing LOVEGOLÖN (LOVE) to cross (over) LOVEIKAM transition LOVELIFÄDÖN to outlive LOVEIKÖM interface (computer) LOVEIVOTÖN (INI) to turn / convert (into) LOVELOGAM a bird's-eye view LOVENAF a ferry(boat) LOVENAFAMÖP a ferry crossing LOVELIFÖN to survive LOVEPENAM transcription LOVEPENÄT a transcription


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LOVESEDÖN to transmit LOVESUMÖN to succeed (= to follow on); to undertake (to do something), to take over LOVIOTIRAKLOT a pullover, a sweater LOXIN oxygen LOZON ozone LÖÄDÖN to rise, to stand up

• löädön se bed = to get up LÖBIDAKÖTÖN to lobotomize (= to cut frontal lobe of brain in an

operation) LÖBRUID effervescence LOBÜL approval * on approval = logamio LÖDADOM a flat LÖDAN an inhabitant LÖDATEAD an appartment, a flat LÖDAVAB a caravan LÖDÄD a habitat LÖDÖN to live, to reside LÖDÖP place of residence LÖDÜKÖN to inhabit, to live in LÖF love LÖFAN lover, sweetheart LÖFÄB a loved one LÖFÄL a hobby LÖFIDIK appealing, charming LÖFIK lovable, dear LÖFILÖN to like, to prefer LÖFLAM a blaze LÖFÖFIK kind LÖFÖN to love LÖFÜLÖN to caress, to fondle LÖG a leg LÖIK upright LÖK a lock LÖLET a cycle (science) LÖLIK entire, whole LÖLIKO completely, wholly, quite LÖLOT totality LÖLÖFIK complete LÖLIMIK extremist LÖMIN a chemical element LÖNAFRUTÄL self - interest LÖNANATÄLIK innate LÖNÄL one's very self, the essential self LÖNEDIK appropriate, fitting, suitable LÖNEDIKÖN (AD) to become adapted (to) LÖNEDÖN (PÖ) to be fitting, to be suitable (for) LÖNEDÜKÖN to adapt, to adjust LÖNIK (one's) own LÖNÜLÖN to conform to LÖODÖN to erect, to raise up LÖÖN to stand up straight LÖPATEGED a counterpane (on bed) LÖPATIDÖP a college LÖPIKÖN to take off (= aeroplane) LÖPIKÖL ascending LÖPIO upward(s) LÖPIOTOVÖN to uplift LÖPO overhead, up(stairs) (go löpo = topmost)


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LÖPÜ above, on top of LÖSTANÖN to stand up LÖSTROGENIN oestrogen (drug) LÖTIRÖN to pull up LÖÜKÖN to raise up LOVEMELIK overseas LOVESTÜRÖN to pass on LÖVIK low (= height) LUÄG a harebell LUBEGAN a beggar LUBEL a hill LUCÄD snobbery LUDIVODIK addictive LUDOMIL a hut LUDRAMATIK sensational LUDRINÖN to booze LUEG a lung LUEGAFLAMAT pneumonia LUF windward side (nautical) LUFAT a stepfather LUFLAD a jug LUFUT a paw LUFÜMIK vague LUG a lie LUGAN a liar LUGÖN to lie LUKAGAM malicious gossip LUKRÜT (bad) criticism LUHARAT a slum LUHÄT a cap (= headgear) LUIB a wheel LUIBAMEKAN a wheelwright LUIBARIF a tyre LUIMIK wet LUIMIKÖN to get wet LUIMÖF humidity, moisture LUIMÖN to be moist/wet LUIMÜLIK damp LUKÄFIK cunning, sly LUKOMUNIK vulgar LUKÖNÄDAMON loose change LUMAN a scoundrel LUMESED a gratuity, a tip LUKOFIKO mockingly, sneeringly LUKRED superstition LUKÜNIK foolhardy LUL five LULAK a pond LULIT poor light, twilight LUM an elm (tree) LUMAGIFIK garish, pompous LUMAN a wretch LUMARAT (the) rat race LUMÄGIK haggard LUMOT a stepmother LUNÄDIK oblong LUNET longitude LUNID a glimmer (= weak light); shimmer LUNIDILÖN (to) shimmer LUNIK long


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LUNOFÖN to abuse, to revile LUNOTIK long (= measure) (lunotik mö mets kil = three metres long) LUNÜKÖN to lengthen LUP a wolf LUPANAR a brothel LUPARATÜL a gadget LUPENED spam (computer) LUPLEIDIK conceited, vain LUPÖP a mob, a rabble LUPREDIK unctuous LUROSIN a currant LUSLUGÖN to swallow up LUSMEL a stench LUSMELÖN (ÄS) (to) stink (of) LUSMILILÖN (to) grin LUSOG a gang LUSPET an illusion LUSPIKÖN (DÖ) to chatter, to gossip (about) LUSTÄN a pennant LUSTEBEDÖN to miss (= neglect) LUSTIGÄDAN a ringleader, a trouble-maker LUSTOG a ankle-sock LUSÜT an alley, a lane (= in town) LUT air

• in lut lardik = in the open air LUTAM ventilation LUTAMAFONÄD a ventilation shaft LUTALÖK an airlock LUTAPED air pressure LUTAPOF an airport LUTAPOT airmail LUTEM (the) atmosphere LUTEDAN a hawker LUTOF a blob LUTOFAD gossamer LUTONODÖM a siren LUUK an ulcer LUVAB a cart LUVEG a lane, a path (= in the country) LUVEMIK stark LUVERAT likelihood LUVERATIK probable LUVOKÄD a cry, a shout LUVOKÄDÖN to cry out, to scream, to yell LUXAMÖN to glance through LUYAL a corridor LUYÖN to moo (like a cow) LÜ to, toward(s) LÜ- -in-law (lüfat, lümot = father-in-law, mother-in-law) LÜÄL a (mental) attitude LÜÄT uvula LÜBÄT attraction (in particular) LÜBÄTIK tempting LÜD wrestling LÜDÖN (TA) (to) cope with LÜFAT a father-in-law LÜG sadness LÜGADRAMAT a tragedy


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LÜGIK doleful, sad, sorry LÜIKÖN (LÜ) (to) reach out; (to) stretch out LÜGOLOVIK accessible LÜJONIL an allusion LÜKAN a spy LÜKONFIDÖN to entrust LÜKÖLO furtively LÜKÖM an arrival LÜKÖMAN a new arrival (person) LÜKÖMÖN (LÜ) to arrive (at) LÜKÖMÖP a destination LÜKÖN to spy on, to watch LÜL an owl LÜLENÜKÖN to stretch out LÜLOGAN an onlooker, a spectator LÜLOGANEF an audience (of members of the public) LÜLOGED a sight, a spectacle LÜLOGEDÄL an aspect LÜLOGÖN to watch LÜMÄT a match (for lighting) LÜMF lymph (gland) LÜMPIAD Olympiad LÜNAVAN an optician LÜNÄT (a pair of) spectacles LÜOD trend LÜODÄL counselling, guidance LÜODÜKÖN to direct, to guide to turn (one’s face, oneself) away = molüodükön to conentrate on = lüodükön tikis äl LÜRIG(IK) lyric(al) LÜSMILILÖN (LÜ) to smile at LÜSPIKAVÖD a form of address LÜTIRÖN (to) attract LÜSTRID a hedgehog LÜSUMÖN to accept, to acknowledge LÜT a lute LÜTRAVIOLÄTIK ultraviolet LÜÜKÖN to add (to), to attach LÜVÖN to desert, to leave LÜXÜÖD a luxury LÜYÜMOD a determinative


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-------------------------------M------------------------------- MAALGAM an amalgamation MAAT a mast MAÄ as (= in proportion) MABAR amber MABOIN marble (substance) MADIK mature, ripe MAETÜT amethyst MAF a measure MAFÄDÜ for, in relation to... MAFIB an amphibion MAFIDÖN to try on (clothes) MAFOT a size (shoe, glove); a dimension (general) MAFÖN to measure MAG a likeness, a representation MAGAD a shop, a store MAGAPENÄT hieroglyphics, pictography MAGODEM a movie MAGÄD an impression * magädi (gudik/negudik) getön = to impress MAGÄDABIK impressive MAGÄL fantasy, imagination MAGÄLIK fantastic MAGÄLOD a mirage MAGÄLÖN to imagine MAGED an appearance, build (of person); a form; a phenomenon MAGET a style (clothing) MAGIF splendour, wonder MAGIFIK splendid, wonderful MAGITAN a magistrate MAGIVAL a wizard MAGIVAN a magician MAGIVÖN to practise magic MAGNET a magnet MAGNOL a magnolia (tree) MAGOD a picture MAGODAKAD a picture card MAGODAKASÄT a video cassette MAGODATANIL a video tape MAGODEMÖP gallery (of computer images) MAGODEMAKÄM a video camera MAGODISUMODÖN a video recorder MAGOT(IL) a statu(ette) MAGOVIK imaginable MAGÖN (to) depict MAGUL a representation, a reproduction * magulön oki su . . . = to model oneself on . . . MAHUN mahogany (wood) MAIFIKÖN to open (intransitive) MAIFOD a gap, an opening MAIFÜKÖN to open (transitive) MAIKÖTÖN to cut open MAIPADÖN to open a book MAIT maize (= cereal) MAJÖ! quick march! MAKET a market MAKRON macaroni


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MAKRORIN an elephant seal MAL a mark, a sign MALAMANÄTÄPRET sign language (for the deaf) MALAR malaria MALÄD a disease, an illness MALÄDAN a patient MALÄDANIVABED an ambulance MALÄDANÖP a hospital, an infirmary MALÄDIK ill MALÄDIKÖN to become ill, to fall ill MALEDITILÖ! blow it! damn it! MALEDITÖN to curse MALEKÖN to march MALEOL a knuckle MALET a signal MALETALIT a traffic light MALETAMATÜM a lighthouse MALOD an adjunct (grammar) MALT malt MALUV a mallow MAN a man MANDOLIN a mandolin MANID mania MANIDAN a crank MANIK male MANÖV a manoeuvre MAP a file, a folder, a portfolio MARAT a marathon (= race) MARÄD a marsh MARÄDÜKAM swamping MARÄDÜKÖN to swamp MARD Mars MARENIK naval MARGARIN margarine MART a weasel MARTÜRAN a martyr MASADACEM an attic, a garret MASAPEN marzipan MASAT a mass (= great quantity) MASET a massage MASETAN a masseur MASKAGUMOD chewing-gum MASKAR a mask MASKÖN to chew, to masticate MASTAN a master MASTÖN to rule MASTURBAT masturbation MASTÜKÖN (OKI DÖ) to master, to make oneself the master of MAT marriage MATABLIM (wedding) trousseau MATAN a husband or a wife MATEDADEL a (wedding) anniversary MATEDATÄV a honeymoon MATEMATAN a mathematician MATER (basic) material MATIKÖN (KO) to get married (to), to marry. to wed MATIOL a stock-gilliflower, a wallflower MATIRAJAN a betrothal, an engagement MATITEIL a divorce MATITEILÖN to divorce


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MATRAD a mattress MATROD a sailor MATÜKÖN to marry, to wed MAULÄT an amulet, a charm MAXÜL a jaw MÄYONÄD mayonnaise (garnish) MAYUL May MAXÜL a jaw MÄDÖN to upholster MÄGIK lean (= not fat(ty); slim, thin MÄK a mark, sign, trait MÄKÖN to (make a) mark MÄKUN opium MÄL six MÄNED a mantle, an overcoat MÄNIOTÖN to mention MÄNIOTÜL an allusion, a remark MÄNSIDIK thin (of hair) MÄNT mint MÄPET violence MÄPLAT a plaster (medical) MÄPÜDIK cheeky, impudent, insolent MÄR a fairy tale MÄRALÄN fairyland MÄRKURIN mercury (substance) MÄSÄD Mass (R.C. Church) MÄSPIL a medlar (tree) MÄT competitiveness MÄTED competition MÄTEDAN competitor MÄTEDÖN (KO) to compete (with) MÄTÖP an arena MÄYONÄD Mayonnaise (garnish) MÄYORAM marjoram MÄYÖN to bleat (like a sheep) MÄYÜLÖN (to) bleat (like a lamb) MÄZUL March ME by means of, with MEB a recollection MEBAMAL a monument MEBOT a souvenir MEBÖN to recall MED a means (to an end) MEDIN a medecine, a remedy MEDITÖN to ponder MEDUL spinal cord MEDIUMAN medium (spiritualism) MEDÜ by means of... MEGÖN to splash about MEIB a reminder MEIKÖN to lay (railway line), to lay out (a garden) MEIN mining MEINÄD a mine MEKAVAMEN a robot MEKAVIK artificial MEKÖN to do, to make MEL a sea MELADOG a seal (MELA)FIL a beacon MELAGEILOT sea level


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MELAJETET a pier MELAKÄV a wharf MELAMALÄD seasickness MELAN a sailor MELAPON a pier MELARAVAN a pirate MELARAKET a torpedo MELAROVÖP (sea) straits MELASPATAVEG a promenade MELASÜT a strait (geographical) MELAT molasses, treacle MELATÄV (sea) voyage MELOD a melody MELUN a melon MEM memory MEMIDÖN to memorize MEMOT a memory MEMOSEVÖN to recognize MEMÖN to remember MEN man (= a human being) MENABIDÄD man (= human species) MENÄD an age (= generation) MENAMÖDOT a crowd, a multitude MENEF mankind MENEN meninges MENIK human MENOD a (general) improvement MENODOT an upgrade MENS people (= in general) MERITÖN to earn, to merit MERUL a blackbird MESED a (financial) reward, a salary, a wage MESEDIK rewarding METAL a metal METAFÜD metaphysics METOD a method METÖF (the) metric system METÖFAV metrology MEUG an opinion, an outlook, a point of view MEUGIJON a demonstration MEV a seagull MIBÖNÖN to envy MID (human) flesh MIDIN absurdity MIDUN a crimw, a misdeed MIDUNÖN to commit a crime MIDUNOTIDUNO in the (very) act MIED a boundary, a limit MIEDALIEN a side (maths) MIEDETÖN to define (= bounds/limits) MIEDÖFÜKAM restriction MIEDÜKAM parameter MIEDÜKÖN to hem in, to restrict MIEL honey MIELAVIN mead MIFOMIK disfigured MIFÄT a catastrophe MIFÄTAN a malefactor MIFÄTIK catastrophic MIGACIN a mixer


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MIGEB abuse, misuse MIGÄD a mixture MIGÖM a blender, a mixer MIGÖN to mix MIJENOT an accident MIKEB a weed MIKONDÖTAN a good-for-nothing, a scoundrel MIKÖMIK unwelcome MIKRODAGRUFILASIRKOT a long-playing record (an LP) MIKROFON a microphone MIKROVEF a microwave MIKROVEFAFURNOD a microwave oven MIL a thousand MILAG a miracle MILIG milk MILIGANÖGED custard MILIGATUT milk tooth MILIGÖP a dairy MILIT an army MILITIK military MILMET a kilometre MIMALALOGED an omen MIMALIK ominous MIMEUG hostility MIN a mineral MINAVAT mineral water MINILUDIK suspicious MINIMILEM vermin (= as a category) MINISTER a ministry ( =government department) MINISTERAN a minister (political) MINISTERÖP a (government) ministry (= building) MINT mint (herb) MINUM a minimum MINUT a minute MIOPIK short-sighted MIOT a mess. pollution MIOTAJELÖM a mudguard MIOTIK dirty, foul, polluted MIOTÖN to soil MIOTÜKAM (general) pollution MIOTÜKÖN to pollute MIOVÖN to meow MISEK a fiasco MISEKIM defeatism MISERIK wretched MISMELÖN to stink MISTAD a predicament MISTOM a thunderstorm MISTOMÜL a squall MISUL measles MISUR a beat, a measure MIT meat MITEODAV mythology MITICÖPAN a butcher MITICÖPÖP a butcher's shop MITUL mutilation MIVEDÖN (to0 degenerate MIVEG a trespass MIVIM bad humour, a bad mood * mivimiko – in a bad mood


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MO away (mo e ge = backwards + forwards) MOÄDÖN to elide, omit MOB a suggestion MOBÖN to propose, to suggest MOBÜ at the suggestion of MOD a manner, a means, a way * ön mod seimik = somehow MODUGÖN to abduct MODUN destruction MOELÄT an omelette MOFIAN gear box MOFÖM gear lever MOFÖN to drive, impel (= both people and animals) MOFUGÖN (DE) to escape, to run away (from) MOGOLÖN to go away MOIKÖN to go by, to have happened

• Ya emoikos! = we’ve missed it! (occurrence) MOJEDÖN to discard MOJÜTÖN to go through (to dispose of one after another) MOLÄDIK gentle, tender MOLIK soft MOMOFÖN to expel, drive away, repel MON money MONALAYET a (shop) till MONAPOKÜL a wallet MONAPÖNOD a (monetary) fine/penalty MONEM a fortune MONIGETOT a (monetary) tribute MONIT a ride (= on an animal) MONITANAMAGOT a statue mounted on horseback MONITÖN to ride (an animal) MOSAIG a mosaic MOST a monster MOSTÖFIK atrocious, monstrous MOSUMÖN to take away MOT a mother MOTÄVÖN (DE) to depart (from), to leave MOTED a birth MOTEDADEL a birthday, date of birth MOTEDALÄN land of one's birth, native land MOTEDÖP place of birth MOTÖN to give birth to MOTOR an engine, a motor MOTORANIBUD a bus, a coach MOTORASAIKUL a motor-cycle MOTORASAIKÜL a moped MOTORAVAB an automobile, a car MOÜKÖN to eliminate, to get rid of, to take away * moükön ko tovül jotas MÖ by (=indicating quantity) MÖBEM (a suite of) furniture MÖDADILO mostly MÖDAGODIM polytheism MÖDAKÖLIK multi-coloured MÖDAVÖG polyphony (music) MÖDIK many, much MÖDIKUM more, several * mödo mödikumo = much more MÖDO a great deal MÖDOT a number/quantity/amount


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MÖDÜKUMAM proliferation MÖGABID subjunctive mood (grammar) MÖGÄDO eventually MÖGIK possible * as much (many)as possible = mögiküno MÖGOD a chance, a possibility, potential MÖGOV a coverage area (as in radio/TV) MÖGÖN to be possible (mögos, das..= it may be that) MÖKOT a (medical) preparation MÖKÖN (OKI) to prepare (oneself) MÖN an (outside) wall MÖSKÖD musk MÖV a seagull MU extremely, most MUAD amusement, entertainment MUADALÄNED a fairground MUADIK amusing, entertaining MUADÖN to amuse, to entertain MUAMÜKÖN (to) overpower, overwhelm MUD a mouth MUDEL Monday MUDOT a mouthpiece MUF a movement MUFAVAN a mechanic MUFÄTÖN to flit MUFOVÜKÖN to loosen MUFÖN (ÄS) to move (like) MUFÜKIAN a motor (device/machine) MUFÜKÖN to instigate, to set in motion, to start off, to turn

over (car engine); * mufükön mäpetiko flitämis = to flap wings MUFÜLIK unsteady MUFÜLÖN to wobble, to waddle MUG a mouse

• mugaparat = a (computer) mouse MUIF restlessness, uneasiness, worry MUIFÖN to be uneasy/restless, to worry MUIFIK ill at ease MUIFÜKÖN to (cause to) worry MUIK most MUIKOS (the) maximum * muiko = to the maximum MUL a month MULUD a mule MUN (a/the) moon (fulamun = a full moon) MUNÄD a satellite (= the moon(s) MU NILÜ... next to... MU PATO above all MURB a blackberry MURIK sullen MURÖN to growl (of dog); (to) grumble MURÜLÖN to mumble MUSAK a (domestic) fly MUSED a museum MUSIG music MUSIGABOG a music box MUSIGALEF an orchestra MUSIGAN a musician MUSIGÖM a (musical) instrument


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MUSK moss MUSKAT a nutmeg MUSKÄN (the) tundra MUSKÄTAN a musketeer MUSKIT a mosquito MUSKITIL a gnat MUSKUL a muscle MUSOF Muse MUSTAG a moustache MUTAR mustard MUTÖN (+ INFIN) to have to (= must)

• I should have done it = Emutob dunön osi. • I ought to have been praised = Imutoböv palobön

MÜÄTIK dumb, silent MÜDAPALAT soft palate MÜDIK soft, tender (= not hard/tough) MÜEDÖN (DUB) to divide (by) (maths) MÜFÖN to move, to shift MÜGÄT a lily of the valley MÜGDAL an almond MÜKIK humble MÜKÜKÖN (OKI) to humble (oneself) MÜP a vaccination MÜPÖN to vaccinate MÜRÖN to murmur, to mutter MÜSTER a mystery MÜSTERAV mysticism MÜTIK obligatory MÜTÖN to compel, to force MÜUL a mussel (seafood) MUÜKÖN (to) overpower


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-------------------------------N------------------------------- NAARGID anarchy NAATOM anatomy NAÄTÜ to the power of ... (maths) NABALENIK close-fitting, tight NABIK narrow, tight NABÖFIK concise NABÖFODÖNUAM a résumé, a summary NAD a needle NADASTEIG a pinprick NADIV an endive NAED a time (= once, twice, etc) NAEDAM multiplication (maths) NAEDILO just, simply NAEDOT a product (= an end result) (maths) NAEDÖN to multiply (maths) NAEMUN an anemone NAF a ship, a vessel (NAFA)FENÄTIL a porthole NAFANEF a crew (of ship) NAFASKRUB a propeller NAFÄDOT flotsam, wreckage NAFEM fleet, navy NAG a barge NAIDALEÜL aniseed oil NAIDALIKÖR anisette (liqueur) NAILON nylon (fabric) NAJOV an anchovy NAK an anchor NAKAR mother-of-pearl NAKLÜM an anvil NAM a hand NAMABUK(IL) a handbook NAMABÜOSAG palmistry NAMAFRENÖM a handbrake NAMAGLÖPÄD handball (game) NAMAKEV palm (of the hand) NAMANAMO hand in hand NAMAPENÄD a manuscript NAMAPLAG chiropractic NAMAPLAGAN a chiropractor NAMET a handful NAMETO (by the) handful NANAD a pineapple NARD valerian (flower) NARKOT an anaesthetic NARZID a daffodil, narcissus NAT nature NATÄDIK wild NATÄDÖP a waste, a wilderness NATÄL nature (= temperament) * natäl fredaladälik = good humour NATED open country NATEM breath (stöpön natemi oka = to hold one3’s breath) NATEMAM breathing NATEMASITOT respiratory system NATEMIBERAVÖL breathtaking


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NATEMÖN to breathe NATIK natural (= relating to nature) NATIVESTIGAN a naturalist NATÖFIK natural (= relating to skill/temperament) NATRINAKARBATAZÜD TELIK bicarbonate of soda NAUD disgust NAUDODIK sickened, sickening NAUDÖN to sicken NAÜTIK boring, tedious, tiring NAÜTÖN to bore, to tire out NAVÄT a turnip NÄEDAM subtraction (maths) NÄEDÖN to subtract (maths) NÄFÄTÖN to infect NÄG a stitch NÄGACIN a sewing machine NÄGÄR a negro NÄGÖN to sew NÄIÄDIK adjoining NÄIBUMOT a (building) extension NÄIJENOT an episode (in book, film, radio, TV) NÄILUSÜT a side alley NÄIO incidentally NÄISINIF a connotation, a secondary meaning NÄISÜT a sidestreet, a turning NÄM force NÄMÄD power NÄMÄDAN a potentate NÄMÄDIÄLIM imperialism NÄMÄT authority NÄMED strength NÄMET energy NÄMETÜKÖN to charge (electrically) NÄMIK strong NÄMÖFIKO energetically NÄMÜKÖN (TONODI) to turn up (the volume) (radio, etc) NÄN a dwarf NÄNÜKÖN (to) dwarf NÄRVODIK nervy, jittery, jumpy. on edge NÄTÄPRETAN an interpreter NÄSÄK an insect NÄSTÜLÖN (LEN) to nestle (up to) NÄTÄPRETAN an interpreter NÄTIK intact, unimpaired NÄTIMIK intimate NÄTÜKAM maintenance, repairs NÄTÜKÖN to mend, to repair NÄZÜM an enzyme NEAI never NEBEN decadence NEBENÄL ill-will NEBEPENOVIK indescribable NEBLIMÖN (to) dismantle NEBÖNÖN to covet, to envy NEBUÄD a disadvantage NECALIKÖN (DE/SE) to retire (from) NEDABINOTIK abstract NEDALESTIMIK disrespectful NEDANÖFIK ungrateful NEDÄLÄL intransigence


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NEDEADÖFIK immortal NEDEMÖN to neglect NEDETIK left-hand NEDIBÄD shallows NEDIGÖFIK unworthy NEDINITIK unworthy NEDISTIDIK indistinguishable NEDISTUKOVIK indestructible NEDÖB innocence NEDÖBIK innocent NEDÖN (+ INFIN) to need NEDUMIK bright, light (sound) NEDUNÖN to neglect, to omit, to miss NEF (HI-/JI-) a nephew/a niece NEFÄDO on purpose NEFÄGÖFAN an invalid NEFÄKÖF apathy NEFIEDIK unfaithful NEFIENÖFIK unprofitable NEFIKULIKO GEBOVIK user-friendly NEFLAGIÄLIK modest, undemanding NEFLEN an enemy NEFLENAM enmity NEFLIFEDIK old, second-hand second-hand bookshop = selidöp neflifedabukas NEFLUKÜKÖN to sterilise NEFOMÄLOVIK unimaginable NEFÖLOT an offence NEFÖLÖN to neglect NEFÖRO never NEFREDIK disgruntled NEFRUTIK useless NEFÜM uncertainty NEFÜMÄLÖN to procrastinate NEFÜMIK indefinite, uncertain NEFÜMÜKIKÜN indefinable NEGAT negativity NEGIDETÜKÖN to prove wrong NEGIDIK unfair, unjust NEGÖNO unfavourably NEIF a knife NEIT a night NEITAPAB a moth NEITARAMARIL a (bedside) cabinet NEITASKAL a chamber-pot NEJAPIK blunt NEJAFOVIK inexhaustible NEJÄFIDÖN (to) break down (vehicles) NEJERIK cheap NEJÖNIK ugly NEKALKULOVIK incalculable, uncountable NEKÄLÖFIK casual NEKÄLÖN to neglect NEKLINOT an impurity NEKOM absence

• senobs nekomi ofa = we miss her. NEKOVENIK uncomfortable NEKOVENIÄLIK inconvenient NEKÖSÖMIK extraordinary NEKÖSÖMIKO extraordinarily


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NEKREDOVIK incredible, unbelievable NEKVÄNOVIK unquenchable; unrelenting NELAB privation NELABÖN (BOSI) not to have, to be missing, to be without NELABÜKÖN (EKE BOSI) to deprive (someone of something) NELAIDIK changeable (of weather, etc), gradual NELAVARIK generous NELÄB adversity NELÄBIK unfortunate, unhappy NELABÜKÖN (EKE BOSI) (to) deprive someone of something NELEFREDIK sombre NELEGIK fictitious NELEIGIK unequal NELEIGODOVIK incomparable NELELILOVIK inaudible NELEOD disorder NELEODIK untidy NELETIAN an obstacle NELETÖN to deny, to hinder, to prevent NELOGAMOVIK invisible NELOGÄDÖF invisibility NELOGÄDIKÖN to disappear NELOGÄDÜKÖN to make disappear NELONIK illegal NELOVEDUTOVIK inalienable NELÖNEDANS (the) unsuitable (people) NELUF lee-side (nautical) NELUVERATIK improbable NEMEDIKO directly, immediately NEMU at least NEMÜTOVIK without constraint NENATIK unnatural NENÄTÖF immunity (medical) NENIFLAT deflation NEM a name NEMAPENÄT a signature

NEMEDIK direct, immediate NEMISEVABIK unmistakeable NEMÖDIK few, not a lot, not much, not many NEMÖDO few, little, not a lot NEMÖDÜKÖN to abate, to reduce NEMÖG impossibility NEMÖGIK impossible NEMU at least NEMUIKOS (a/the) very least NEMUIKÜN minimum NEMÜ on behalf of NEMÜTIK optional NEN without NENÄMIK powerless NENÄMÜKAM exhaustion NENÄMÜKÖN to unnerve NENBUKO by heart NENDANIK ungrateful NENDÄMIK innocent NENDÄMOVIK harmless NENDEMÜ regardless of NENDÖFIK perfect NENFINAM infinity NENLEIGODOVIK incomparable


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NENLEKREDAN an atheist NENFINO endlessly NENEFÖLOTIK guiltless, innocent NENITEDÄLIKO uninterestedly NENKUDO carefree, happy-go-lucky NENKURAD depression NENMUFIK immobile NENMÜTIG free and easy; unconstrained NENNOTODIKO expressionless NENOMOT anomaly, irregularity NENPLÄOTO invariably, without exception NENROPIK continuous, unbroken, uninterrupted NENSAMIK unheard of, without precedent NENSEKIKO in vain, unsuccessfully NENSIN innocence, sinlessness NENSLIP insomnia NENSLIPAN an insomniac NENSTABÖFIK unfathamomable NENSÜENIK piffling, trifling NENTONIK hushed NENTRUF no trumps (card games) NENUMOVIK countless NENVILIKO instinctively NENVOB unemployment NENVOBIK out of work, unemployed NENVÖLADAN a good-for-nothing NENZEDIKO incessantly NENZOGO without delay, urgently NEOD a need, a requirement, a want NEODIK needy NEODÖN to need, to require, to want NEODÜL frustration NEONIN neon NEPEVUNÖL unscathed NEPLIDÖN to displease NEPLITIK disagreeable, unpleasing NEPLU less (not more) NEPLUAMANUM a minority NEPLUIK less (not more) NEPLUIKAM a decrease, a fall, a reduction NEPLUÜKÖN to diminish NEPLÜTIK impolite, rude NEPLÜTÜLIK naughty NEPÖTÖFIK unsuitable NEPUBÖN to disappear NEPUED indecency, immodesty NES without (+ infinitive) NESAVOVIK irretrievable NESEIMO nowhere NESEV ignorance NESEVÄDAN a stranger NESEVÄDIK anonymous, unknown NESEVÄLÖFIK unconscious NESIÄDIK abstract NESIÄM nonsense NESIÄMIK nonsensical NESKIL awkwardness NESNATIK dishonest NESPALIK lavish, overwhelming, unsparing NESPÄLÖN to spend, to waste (= cash/food)


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NESPELÖF hopelessness NESTIPÖFIKO absolutely NESTIROVIK out of control NEPESTÖPÄDÖL undeterred NESTÖNIK immoderate NESTÜMIKO contemptuously NESTÜMÖN to despise NESUDEL a weekday NESUEM incomprehension NESUEMOVIK incomprehensible, inconceivable NESUFÄD impatience NESUFÄL intolerance NESUFOVIK unbearable NESÜDÖFIK immoral NESÜENIK rash NET a nation NETASOGÄDIM National Socialism (= Naziism) NETÄT a nationality NETEFIK irrelevant NETEILOVIK inseparable NETIK national NETIKAVIK illogical NETIMIK nationalistic NETRÄITÖFIK incorrigible NEUMATIK wheezy NEÜF a nymph NEV a nerve NEVERATÖN to be wrong (= incorrect) NEVASITOT the nervous system NEVASIÜL a motor neuron NEVED unmaking NEVERÄTIK incorrect, wrong NEVIFIK slow NEVIKODOVIK insuperable, unconquerable NEVILÄL languor NEVILO grudgingly NEVIODIK unspoilt NEVIPABIK undesirable NEVITOVIKO inevitably NEVITOVÖF inevitability NEVOROVIK hard-wearing NEXÄNÖN (DE) to degenerate, to descend, to get down (from) NI...NI neither...nor NIBLIT underpants NIBOTEL a confectioner, a pastry-cook NIBUD a bus NICÄST incest NIDAIN a brilliant (cut diamond) NIDETATATAKAN an inside right (= football) NID a lustre NIDIK brilliant NIDÖN to flash, shine NIDUTIAN an inductor NIDÜLON to shimmer, to sparkle, to twinkle NIEDIK bright, shining NIF snow NIFAKUM a snowdrift NIFILÜKAM internal combustion NIFLAT inflation NIFÖN to snow


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NIFÜP Winter NIG ink NIGASKUTIÄR ink-jet (computer) NIGIÄR an ink-pot NIGROM necromancy NIJIT a vest NIJUÜP a petticoat NIK a niche, a recess NIKOTIN nicotine NILÄD a neighbourhood NILÄDAN a neighbour NILÄDIK neighbouring NILÄN interior (of country) NILIKÖN (LÜ) to approach, to draw near (to) NILO close-by NILUD a notion NILUDAM a supposition NILUDO presumably, probably NILUDÖN to suppose NILUIBARIF a tyre NILÜ near NIM an animal, a creature NIMAGAD a zoo NIMED livestock NIMIKONLET a menagerie NIMISANAN a veterinary surgeon NIMÜL a pet NINÄD contents NINÄDAPENÄD label NINÄDAMAFÄGIK capacity NINÄDIAN a container NINÄDIANIL an insert NINÄDÖN to contain, to include NINÄDÜ including NINÄLÖN to ponder NINÄM(S) intestine(s) NINEDIK in-built, intrinsic NINIÄR a cartridge (for computer, camera) * niganiniär = an ink cartridge (for computer) NINIK internal NINIKÖN (INI) to enter (into) NINOTIAN implant (medical) NINÜKÖN to insert NISUL an island NITED an interest NITEDÄLÖN (DÖ/TEFÜ) to be interested (in/about) NITEDIK interesting NITEDÖN to interest NIT a staple NITÖM a stapler NITRINAKARBATAZÜD TELIK bicarbonate of soda NIVÄT a level NIVER a university NIYÄK a singlet (clothing) NIYÖN to neigh (horse) NO no, not (no plu/no fovo = no longer) NOAM negation NOAT a note (music) NOATAPENÄT (musical) notation NOATÄDÖN to compose (music)


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NOATED (sheet) music NOBALADÄLIK magnanimous NOBAN a noble (= person) NOBIK noble NOBOIN a precious stone NOE ... ABI not only ... but NOET a (textual) note/remark NOFÖN to insult NOFÜL a catcall NOFÜLÖN to offend (I hope you don’t mind if . . .) = Spelob, das no nofülob oli, das . . . NOG still, yet (no nog = not yet) NOGANÜKÖN to organize NOGNA once again, once more NOID a noise NOIDÜLASNEK a rattlesnake NOIDÖN to make a noise NOIK negative NOKÖM a (door)-knocker NOKÖN to knock NOL knowledge, learning NOLAMAPATÖF discipline (academic, scientific) NOLAPENOT dissertation (university) NOLAV science NOLAVAN a scientist NOLIÄLIK inquisitive NOLIK erudite, learnéd NOLÖN to know (= facts) NOLÜD (the) north NOLÜDIK northern NOM a rule (= regulation); (the) norm (=standard) NOMAD a nomad NOMAM normality NOMIK regular NOMÄDIK regular NOMÖFIK regular NOMÜKAM adjustment NOMÜKÖN to regulate NONIK none, not any NONIKNA never, no kind of NOÖN to deny NOPLU no longer NOMAM normality NORMIK vertical NOS nothing * nothing else = nos plu NOSÜKÖN to cancel, to delete, to destroy NOTARAN a conveyancer, a notary NOTED an advertisement, an announcement NOTEDÖN to advertise NOTET a detail, an item NOTIK generally known, public NOTOD an expression (= facial, in writing) NOTODÖN to express (thoughts) NOTÜKÖN to express, to make known NOVUL November NOYÖN to drown NÖ! no! NÖG an egg


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• nögs pemufilöl = scrambled eggs NÖGAMEAT fallopian tube NÖT an (edible) nut NÖTRON a neutron (physics) NÖYÖN (EKI) to drown (someone) NU now NUD a nose NUDAHOG a nostril NUEL a fingernail, a toenail NUF a roof NUFAR a water lily NUFATÄRAT a roof terrace NUFED a ceiling NUGAT a nougat NUGVET an ointment NULASTONIK neolithic NULÄD novelty NULÄDIK modern, up-to-date NULÄLIK curious, inquisitive NULÄLIKÖN (DÖ) to be curious (about) NULÄLÖN (VA) to wonder (if/whether) NULIK new NULOD am innovation NULULÖN to renew NULÜDOT food, nourishment NULÜDÖN to feed, to nourish, to nurture * to breast-feed = blöto nulüdön NUM number (= an amount) NUMAT a digit, a figure, a number NUMATAPLAT a dial (on clock) NUMATAPLATIL a dial (on wristwatch) NUMATASIRKOT a dial (on telephone) NUMÄDÖN to count NUMÄT an exponent (maths) NUMBRIL a navel NUMIAN a calculator NUN a message (radiona-/televida.) nunods = news on radio/television NUNAN a messenger, a summoner NUNAPENÖN to advise, to inform (= in writing) NUNÄDÖN OKI (to) log in (computers) NUNÄDS data NUNED a premonition, warning NUNEDAPENÄD a warning (sign) NUNEDÖN to give notice, to warn NUNIAN a computer NUNOD an account, a report NUNODAN a reporter NUNODÖN (TEFÜ) to report (about) NUNÖN to inform NUNS news NUT a nod (of the head) NUTIMIK present (time) NUTIMO nowadays NUTÖN to nod agreement NÜ now that, seeing that, since NÜBREIK a burglary NÜBREIKAN a 'professional' burglar NÜBREIKÖLAN an 'opportunist' burglar NÜBREIKÖN to burgle


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NÜCIDÖN to carve, to chisel NÜDÄDAN (HI-/JI-) a (nude) model NÜDÄDÖN to pose in the nude NÜDIK bare, naked, nude NÜDRANÄDAN (computer) hacker NÜDRANÖN (IN) to encroach, to penetrate NÜDUG an introduction NÜDRANÖN (INI) to penetrate NÜFÄRMÜKÖN to shut in NÜFLAP impact NÜGIFÖN to pour out (drinks) NÜGIV inspiration NÜGOLÖN (ini) to enter, to go in NÜGOLÖP an entrance NÜK (nape of) neck NÜKOTÖN (to) encode NÜKÖMÖN (ini) to enter (into) NÜLIMÄDÖN to connect, to switch on (radio/television) NÜLIMÜKÖN (to) integrate NÜM (serial) number, No. NÜMÄDÖN to count (= recite numerals in order) NÜMÄDIK numerate NÜMFEAD a water lily NÜMIGÖN to blend NÜNAMABÜR an information/inquiry office NUNAPENÄD a notice (on wall) NÜNATEMÖN (to) inhale NÜNED a (computer) file NÜNAMAKANÄDEM (the) media NÜNIÄLIK informative NÜNOD(S) datum/data NÜNODEM database NÜNÖM a computer NÜNÖMAKLAVEM a computer keyboard (NÜNÖMA)VÜYUMÄDÖM (computer) interface NÜNÖMAPROGRAM software (for computer) NÜNS terms (of business) NÜPLADÒN (INI) to insert (into) NÜSEIDOT an insert NÜSKUTÖN to inject (medical) NÜSLEIFÖM a chisel NÜSLUGÖN (to) engulf NÜSUGAPAPÜR blotting-paper NÜSUGÖN to absorb NÜSUMÖN to consume NÜTEVAN an immigrant NÜVEIGÖN to import (goods) NÜXÄNÖN (NÜ) to mount, to get on


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-------------------------------O------------------------------- O! oh! (vocative) O... shall, will; next... OB I OBIK my (bai sev obik = as far as I know) OBIKAN mine; my (person) OBIKOS mine; my (thing) OBO as for me, for my part OBÖ! I don't care! (interjection) OBS we OBSIK our OD each other (lä od = by/near each other) ODELO tomorrow (odelo ün timül at = tomorrow at this time) OF she OFIK her OFS they (feminine plural) OK oneself OKAO of one's own accord OKBLAM self-reproach OKDUGÄL self-discipline OKIÄL ego(t)ism, selfishness OKJELODIÄL self-preservation OKIK one's own OKKONFID self-confidence OKKUSAD self-incrimination OKLIED self-pity OKNÄMÄTIK arbitrary, high-handed OKNOÄD self-denial OKNOSIKAM self-destruction OKPLAD commitment OKREIG self-control OKRIPROD remorse OKSASEN suicide OKSEV self-knowledge OKSEVED self-consciousness OKSKILÜKAM (mental) exercise, practice OKSTÜM self-esteem OKTAÖFIK paradoxical, self-contradictory OKTIDÄB self-taught person OL you OLIK your OLS you (plural) OLSIK your (plural) OM he OMIK his OMO as for him (= what concerns him) OMS they (masculine plural) OMSIK their (masculine plural) OMSO as for them (= what concerns them) OMULO next month ON it ONEITO tomorrow night ONIK its ONS they (neuter plural) ONSIK their (neuter plural) ONU at once, in a minute, on the spur of the moment OR you (singular polite)


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ORS you (plural polite) OS it (abstract; no plural) OSOARO tomorrow evening OT like, same (ebo ot = just the same) OTCEDIK of the same opinion OTDÜPO at the same time/hour OTGENIÄLAN a gay (person), homosexual OTMAFÄDO equally OTÜPO at the same time OY one, people, they


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-------------------------------Ö------------------------------- Ö! hm! (interjection) -ÖD! let... (imperative mood) ÖM several, some ÖMAN someone, such a one, such a person ÖMIK many a...; several, such people ÖMNA sometimes ÖMNAIK occasional ÖMSOTIK some kind(s) of... ÖN under (preposition) (ön nem foginik = under a foreign name) (ön kodül = under the pretext) -ÖS kindly do ... (optative form)


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-------------------------------P------------------------------- PAAN briefs, shorts (clothing) PAÄL a stove PAB a butterfly PAD a page (of book) PADÖN (IN) to browse (through) PADÜL a column PAEÄN a heath PAELIK pale, wan PAIK a pike (= fish) PAKÖN to expand, to spread PAL(S) a parent, parents PALAT palate PALET a party (= faction) PAM a palm (tree) PAMOTÖN to be born PAMPELUT a grapefruit PANAN a pawnbroker PANÖN to pawn PANEMÖN to be called/named PANKREAT pancreas (gland) PANTÄR a panther PANTUF a (carpet) slipper (leisure footwear) PAOPLÄG a stroke PAOSTOLAN an apostle PAPAG a parrot PAPÜR paper PAPÜRACANS stationery PAPÜRAMON currency (monetary) PAPÜROD papyrus PARAD heaven, paradise PARAFIN kerosene, paraffin PARALÜD paralysis PARARG a butterfly of species: Pararge megaera. PARASIT a parasite PARAT apparatus PARATÜL device, gadget PARDÖN (EKE BOSI) to forgive (someone something) PARKET (theatre) circle PARKÖN to part (vehicles) PARKÖP a park (for vehicles) PARTÄR (cinema/theatre) stalls PAS not until now; only just PASETALEDESIR nostalgia PASETIK past PASETIKÖN (to) pass PASTAN an (evangelical) minister PAT a detail PATÄD a characteristic PATÄDAN a specialist PATÄDAPENÄD a thesis PATÄDIK specific PATÄDODILÖN (PÖ) to specialize (in) PATED a model, a type PATEL patella PATIK excptional, particular, special PATO especially, mostly PATÖF a quality


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PATÖN to enumerate, to specify PATRITAN an aristocrat PATRONAN a patron (of arts, etc) PATRUL a patrol PAUD an interval, a pause PAUN a pound PÄDAN a (parish) priest PÄDÄN a parish (area) PÄDÄNAN a parishioner PÄDRIT a partridge PÄK a pack PÄKED a parcel PÄKEM baggage, luggage PÄKEMASPAD TOODA a car boot PÄKEMIKIPEDÖP Left Luggage Office PÄKEMIPOLAN a porter PÄKIL a packet PÄKÖN to pack PÄKÖP a luggage compartment PÄM a brochure, a notebook, a pamphlet PÄMOD a brochure PÄNAN a (portrait) painter PÄNOT a painting, a picture PÄNÖN to paint (as an artist) PÄNSIONÄB a pensioner PÄR a couple, a pair PÄRÄD a parade PÄRÄDIKO ostentatiously PÄRIDIKAM destruction, ruin PÄRIDIKAN a ruined (person) PÄRIDIKÖN to perish PÄRIDÜKÖN to ruin, to destroy PÄRJID parsley PÄRSIG a peach PÄRUN a (railway) platform PÅRUNAVEG a pavement, a sidewalk PÄSKARAN an angler, a fisherman PÄSKARÖN to fish PÄST plague PÄSTÖ! bother! damn it! PEÄDIK fat, stout, weighty PEÄN a pin PEB pulse PEBLUVÜKÖL flabbergasted PEBÖN (to) throb PEBUÜKÖL preferred PED pressure (physical) PEDÄL pressure (mental) PEDANULÜDÖL well-fed PEDETEILÖL fenced off, partitioned PEDAFOMÖL trained PEDÖN to press PEDÄLÖN to exert pressure (on someone) PEDÜTÜLÖL deductive PEFÄRMÜKÖL closed PEFEIMÖL ostracized PEFIBIKÖL senile PEFLEDÜLÖL charged (physics) PEILÄP epilepsy


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PEILOG epilogue PEIN a pine (tree) PEKVISINÖL cooked PEL payment PELAL a paymaster, a purser PELÄSÜKÖL reduced (in price) PELEK a pelican PELÖN to pay PEMIEDÜKUMÖL determinative PEMIGÖL mixed PEMIK higgledy-piggledy (in no kind of order) PEMITULÖL mutilated PEMOTÖL born PEN a pen PENAMACIN a typewriter PENAMACINAKLAVEM a typewriter keyboard PENÄD a writing, a document penädafenätil - browser (computer) PENÄDASAKÄD briefcase PENÄMÜKÖL reinforced PENÄT grapheme, handwriting PENÄTAV graphology PENDÜL a pendulum PENED a letter PENEDABOG a letter box PENDÜLÖM a (children's) swing PENDÜLÖN to swing PENEDABOG a postbox PENEDAMÄK a (postage) stamp PENEDIBLINAN a postman PENEDIL a notelet (= a short letter) PENEGENÜKÖL neutered PENET a note, a notice PENETABUKIL a note-book PENETÖN to commit to paper, to note PENIKIPIAN a pen holder PENOT a dissertation PENOTEL a compiler PENÖMASELIDÖP a stationer's shop PENÖN to write PENSIT a paintbrush PENUL transcription, transliteration PEOLÄT an epaulette PEOPIK epic(al) PEP pepper PEPERÖL lost PEPIÄR a pepper pot PEPUN a gourd, a marrow PER loss PERÄD a defeat, a rout PEROT a lost (item) PERÖN to lose

• perön süeni oka = to lose one’s head PESÄSIENÜKÖL numb(ed) PESTED a noodle PESTUNÜKÖL awe-stricken PETEGÖL covered PETIOL a petal PETROL petroleum PEVIETÜKÖL whitewashed


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PIAD a piazza, a town/city square PIANIKO gradually PIANODAHARMONÖM a piano-accordeon PIANODÖN to play the piano PIÄF a core, (the) essence PID pity, regret, sorrow PIDEÄDÖL sprawled, straddled PIDÖ! Beg your pardon! Sorry! PIDÖN to be sorry, to regret (pidob vemo = I am very sorry) PIED a foot (= measure) PIET piety PIF bone marrow PIGMIN parchment PIGÖN to pick (= of birds) PIJUN a pigeon PIK a spade (card games) PIKIT a woodpecker PIL an eel PILGRIMAN a pilgrim PINÄD fat, grease PINÄDIK fat, stout PINED lard PINGUEN a penguin PINÖN (to) grease PINT Pentecost PIONIR a pioneer PIP a (tobacco) pipe PIR a (radio) valve PIRAMID a pyramid PIRATAN a pirate, a privateer PIROG a (ship's) prow PISÄL a pea PISTAG a pistachio tree PISTAGANÖT a pistachio nut PISUSTÜRÜLÖL scattered, sprinkled PITAETÖL repressed, stifled PIT spice PITÖN to season PIYAM pyjamas PIZZA el „Pizza” PLA besides (preposition) PLAÄDÖN to replace, to substitute PLADULÖN to represent PLAD a place, a seat (on bus/train), a spot, whereabaouts PLADÖN to place, to put, to set (in position) PLADULAN a representative (= person) PLAGIK practical PLAF timidity PLAFIK nervous, timid PLAK an experience PLAKIKO practically PLAKILABIK experienced, mature PLAKMINEP persimmon (tree) PLAKMINEPAFLUK persimmon (fruit) PLAKÖN to experience PLAN a (garden/wild) plant PLANAGLÄTADOM(IL) a greenhouse PLANAV botany PLANET a planet PLANÖN to plant


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PLANT sole (= of the foot) PLAS instead (of) PLASTÄTIK plastic PLATÄD a plate, a sign (for information) PLATED a platform (in general) PLATIK flat PLATOT a (flat) surface PLAUD a plough PLAUDÖN to plough PLAÜKÖN to replace PLÄ apart (from), besides PLÄAM an exception PLÄAMÜ except, with the exception of... PLÄD an (animal) skin, a pelt PLÄDOT a fur coat PLÄG (physical) exercise, practice PLÄGÖN to practise, to exercise (physically) PLÄIDÖN to plead PLÄN a definition, an explanation PLÄNÄDÖN to explain (in detail); to interpret (dreams, etc) PLÄNÖN to explain PLÄO otherwise PLÄOT an exception PLÄÖN to except, to make an exception PLÄSIF unless PLATOT (leäktronik) an (electronic) circuit PLÄYÖN to play (musical instrument) PLED a game PLEDADIN a plaything, a toy PLEDAKADEM a pack (deck) of cards PLEDÖN to play PLEID pride PLEIDÄLIK haughty PLEIDIK proud PLEIDÜLAN a show-off PLEIDÜLASPIKAN a braggart PLEIDÜLÖN (DEMÜ) to boast (about) PLEIFÖN to push back PLEKÖN to pray PLEN a plain, flat terrain PLENÖFIK flat, level PLIDÖN to like (plidö! = if you like!) PLIDÜKÖN to please PLIF a crease, a fold PLIFÄDIK pleated (clothes) PLIFIÄR folder PLIFÖN to crease, to fold PLIMÖN to compliment PLIN a prince PLITIÄLIK nice (disposition) PLITIK agreeable, pleasant PLITÖN to please PLITÜ for the pleasure of (plitü of = to please her) PLITÜLIK attractive, nice, pretty PLOBIK experienced, proven PLOBÖN (TA) to be a match (for) PLODÖN to applaud PLON a complaint PLONÖN (EKE BOSI) to complain (to someone about something) PLOP a poplar (tree)


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PLOTÖN (TA) to conspire/plot (against) PLÖDAHARAT a suburb PLÖDO outside PLÖDAKIPÖN to exclude, to keep out, to shut out PLÖDIK external, outer, outside, outward PLÖDIKÖN to go out PLÖDÜKÖN to put out (of one place into another) PLÖGUN an overcoat PLÖJAL bark (of tree), crust (of bread), rind (of meat) PLÖKÖN to gather, to pluck PLÖM a plum PLÖMÄNED an overcoat PLÖPÖN (AD) to succeed (in) (plöpön ad dunön bosi = to manage to do something) PLÖRAFLAMAT pleurisy (medical) PLÖSEN a (stage) performance PLÖSENÖN to perform, to present PLU more no longer = no plu, no fovo PLUAMANUM a majority PLUIK further PLUIKAM an increase PLUIKÖN to increase PLUMAFIK excessive PLUMBAFULÜKOT a filling (dentistry) PLUMPS! thump! PLUNA several times PLUNÄTÖFO amply

* Labom bäldoti lifayelas plunätöfo foldegas = He’s well on in his forties. PLUT a ball (of wool, etc) PLUTON Pluto (planet) PLUÖN (LÄ) to excel (at/in); to exceed expectations PLUÜKAM an increase PLUÜKÖN to increase PLUUNEPLU more or less PLUVÄT overweight PLÜ . . . . PLÜ the more ..... the more PLÜD goodwill (if plüdol = if you please) PLÜM a feather, a plume PLÜMÄD a (decorative) plume PLÜMILABIK feathere PLÜO all the more (because) PLÜT politeness PLÜTIK polite PO after, behind (spatial) POALAIN opal POALOIN opal POALÖN (to) opalise POD an apple PODAMUST cider PODOR a tomato POEDAV poetry POEDOT a poem poedot degfolliänik = sonnet poedotakonlet = anthology POF a (sea)port POGOLÖN to follow POK a pocket POKALAMPAD a flashlight POKASÄRVÄTÜL a (pocket) handkerchief


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POLAN a porter POLDABÜR a police station POLDANEF police (force) POLIOMÜL polio (medical) POLIP a polyp (medical) POLKAT a polka (dance) POLÖN to bear, to carry POLÜGLOT a linguist, a polyglot POLÜP an octopus POMAD a (body) cream PON a bridge PONADAEMOD a bridgehead POODKED a queue POP a poppy POR a ration PORNISELIDÖP a porn shop PORTAT a range (= reach) PORTVIN port PORUD a leek POS after, behind (time) POSBINÜKÄB a descendant POSBINÜKOT belongings, inheritance POSBLIBÖN to stay behind POSBLIBÜKÖN to leave behind POS... grand- POSBINOT a (legal) estate; a bequest POSBINÜKÖN to leave behind POSCILS grandchildren POSDAUT a grand-daughter POSITIK positive POSSON a grand-son POSUN a trumpet POSZEDEL afternoon POSZIB a dessert POT mail, post POTAGIR a (post office) giro POTAKAD postcard POTAMON postage POTASPÄLABANK a post office savings bank POTATRET a postal order POTAVAB a stage-coach POTÖN to mail, to post POTÖP a post-office POV (geographical) pole * povasirk nolüdik = north pole ** povasirk sulüdik = south pole *** nolüda-/sulüdapoviän = polar region POVÖF polarity POYÜMOT a suffix (grammar) PÖ at PÖB a public house, a tavern PÖDABLIBÖN to fall short (of) PÖDAGLUN a backdrop, background PÖDAKÖSÖMEDAN an esotericist PÖDANAF (PÖDASTEV) (ship's) stern PÖDIK back, rear PÖDIKAM regression PÖDIO backwards PÖF poverty PÖFÄDIK pitiable


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PÖFIK poor PÖJIN punch (alcohol) PÖJUTAN pursuer PÖJUTASPIKÄD a diatribe PÖJUTÖN to chase away, to pursue PÖK a mistake PÖKAGAD a maze PÖKÖN to make a mistake PÖL an aberration, an error PÖLACED an illusion PÖLACEDÖN (ÄS) to mistake (for) PÖLAFOMÄLAM a hallucination PÖLAKALKULÖN to miscalculate PÖLASPIKÖN to say wrongly PÖLATIMED an anachronism PÖLATÜLÖN (to) distort PÖLAVEGÖN to lose the way, to get lost PÖLIK erratic PÖLIKÖN to go wrong PÖLÖN to err, to make an error PÖMANEF firemen PÖMÖM a pump PÖMÖN to pump PÖN a punishment PÖNAREJIMEN a disciplinary corps (army) PÖNIDÖN to repent PÖNÖN to punish PÖP a people (= a community); population PÖPANUMÄD census PÖPEDIK/PÖPIK popular PÖPINÜMÄD census PÖPÖN (ME) to be inhabited (by) PÖSOD a person PÖSODANEM a forename PÖSODEF personnel, staff PÖSODIK personal PÖSODÖF personality PÖT an occasion, an opportunity PÖTATIMO in (due) time PÖTEKAN a (pharmaceutical) chemist PÖTET a potato (PÖTETA)CIPS potato crisps PÖTIK opportune, suitable PÖTIT an appetite PÖTÖF feasibility PÖTÖFIK applicable, practical, suitable PÖTÖFÖN to be applicable, to be practicable, to be suitable PÖTÖN to be convenient, to be fitting PÖTÜ on the occasion of PÖTRÄT a portrait PRAFAD a paraphrase PRÄGENÖN to impregnate PRÄSTIG prestige PRED a homily, a sermon PREDAN a preacher PREDÖN to preach PREM a prize, a reward PREMÖN (to) reward PREPARÖN to prepare PRESENIK the present (time)


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PRID booty PRIEL an arbour PRIFET W.C. (= a toilet on buses, trains) PRILUL April PRIM a beginning, a start PRIMÄT initiative PRIMÄTABLUF an initiative test PRIMIKÖN (AD) to be about to; to be on the point of PRIMÖFIK primitive PRIMÖN (AD) to begin, to commence, to start (to) PRIMUL a polyanthus PRIMÜM a (musical) overture PRINSIP a maxim, a principle * prinsipo = on principle PRINSIPÜ on the lines of PRIOMALIDIL a (short) satirical ditty PRISMAT a prism PRIVATIK confidential, private PRIVILEG a privilege PRO for PROAN a supporter PROÄDÖN to tune into (radio/TV station) PROD outcome, produce PRODÄD a product PRODÄT (TEATIK) (putting on) an act PRODÖN to produce PROFÄSOR a professor PROFET a prophet PROFÜL a profile (computer) gebanaprofül = user profile PROGED progress PROGEDÖFIKO progressively PROGRAM a programme PROIBÖN to forbid, to prohibit PROKONSULAN a proconsul PROLIDIK (more) detailed PROM a promise PROMÖN to promise PRONÖN to pronounce (pronön vödi = to pronounce a word) PROPAGID propaganda PROPOR proportion PROSAD prose PROSTAT prostate (gland) PROTÄSTAN a protestant (religion) PROTEIN a protein PROTESTÖN (TA) to protest (against) PROTOK minutes (of meeting), a report, a summary PROVID provision, supply PROVIN a province PROYEK a project PROZED a procession PRÜDIKO cautiously PRULÖN to pout PRÜDIK attentive, cautious, discreet PRÜDÖ! Look out! Pay attention! PRÜDÖN to take care PRÜNÖN (EKE BOSI) to lend (something to someone) PSAM a psalm PSITAK a parrot


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PU at the very least PUBLÜG the (general) public PUBÖN to appear PUED chastity, purity PUF a louse (= insect) PUGÖN to put down, to slaughter * a slaughter house = pugöp PUID an inch PUIN a (cosmetic) powder PULP pith (of fruit) PUL(S) boy(s) and girl(s) PUN a fist PUNC punch (alcoholic drink) PUP a doll PUR gunpowder PURIDIKÖN to become rotten, to decay (= teeth) PURIDÜKÖN to make rotten PURUL pus (medical) PUT (HI/JI) a (small) child PUTAJUL a kindergarten, a play-school PUTÜL a baby PÜBER adolescence, puberty PÜBOT a publication PÜD peace (= not war) PÜDUK peaceful PÜFIK dusty PÜFISUGIAN a vacuum-cleaner PÜGMEN a pygmy PÜK a language PÜKALÖNIK idiomatic PÜKASOTÜL an accent (oral) PÜL (the) insignificant PÜLATIMIL a moment, a split second PÜLIK modest, unassuming PÜLIKÜN least PÜLOT something unimportant PÜLSIF an outburst, a surge (of emotion) PÜN a dot, a point * pinnacle – pün löpikün PÜNÖN to punctuate PÜPIL a pupil (of eye) PÜPIT a desk, a pulpit PÜT a (fruit) stone PÜTONASNEK a python


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-------------------------------R------------------------------- RAAGID a groundnut, a peanut RAÄNID a spider RAB a raven RABARB rhubarb RABAT a discount, a rebate RABIÄTIK furious RABITAN an arbiter, an umpire RABOT a plane (= tool) RADAGUM an eraser RADIONALANTEN a radio aerial RADIONAPARAT a wireless set; a radio RADIONASESEDÖM a radio transmitter RADIONASTAJON a radio station RADIUT radius RADÖN to erase RAF a radish RAFINIK pure, refined RAGIPELAG an archipelago RAGIV an archive * nünömaragiv = a computer file RAGUD a ragoût, a stew RAID a radius RAISTOKRAT (the) aristocracy RAJAN an appointment, arrangement RAJANÖ! agreed! done! RAJANÖN to arrange RAK (DI NOE) an ark (=Noah's Ark) RAKET a rocket * raketalejedöp = a (rocket) launching pad RAMAR a cupboard RAMPAR a rampart RAMENÖN to fetch, to get (ramenolöd sanani! = get a doctor!) RANÜL a tadpole RAODIK coarse, rough RAP a turnip RAT a rat RATÄR an artery (anatomy) RATID Artillery RAUDIK hoarse RAVAN a burglar, a robber, a thief RAVANIM a predator RAVÜLÖN to abduct, to kidnap, to hijack RÄFOR a horse-radish RÄG a rag, a remnant RÄKÄT a (tennis) racket RÄKÖN to rake RÄP a file (= tool) RÄPLIG a replica RÄPTUL a reptile RÄT a puzzle, a riddle RÄTÖF a mystery RÄTÖFIK enigmatic RÄYASTRALS X-rays RÄYÖN to (do an) X-ray RÄYUN a (distinctive) characteristic, a department, a domain REAF a record (= achievement)


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REAFÖN to arrive, to attain, to get to, to manage (to do something) REDABETAD a beetroot REDABRASID a red cabbage REDAKAN an editor REDARIBEDABÄL redcurrant REDAVAXEN a cranberry REDIK red REDIKÖN to blush, to become flushed REDÜLIK pink REF a reef REFORMAT (the) Reformation REFUD a refusal REFUDÖN to decline, to refuse REGISTARÖN (LEÄKTRONIKO) to record (on disc, etc) REIG reign REIGÖN to control, to rule REG a king, a queen REGADOM a palace REGAT a regatta REGÄN a kingdom REGIK regal, royal REGISTARAM registration (of letter/parcel) REGISTARÖN to record REIDED a reading (= passage) REIDÖN to read REIFÖN to reach out REIGAMOD a regime REIGANEF a government (= persons) REIGÄB a subject REIGÄN an empire REIGÄNADAIL parliament REIN rain REINABOB a rainbow REINAJELÖM an umbrella REINAMÄNED a raincoat REINÖFIK rainy REINÖN to rain REITAK a nightingale REIVÖN to overtake REKLAMÖN to advertise REKORD a (competitive) record * Volarekord = a world record REKOSILÖN to forgive, to reconcile REKRUTÄB a recruit RELEDIK denominational RELIKID a relic REMAN a buyer, a customer REMÄD bribery, corruption REMOTI(S) shopping REMÖN to buy, to purchase RENAKÜIR reindeer skin RENAR a fox RENARAPLÄD fox fur RENÄSAN (the) renaissance REPÜBLIKÄN a republic REPÜT a reputation RESÄRFARIF a spare tyre RESÄRFIK reserve, spare RESÄRFÖN to reserve RESITÖN to declaim, to recite


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RESOD a network (Vüresod = the <Internet>) RESODAKLUB an internet forum RESODAPENED e-mail (letter) (computer) RESODATOPED a web site (computer) RESOR a spring RET remainder, rest * e ret = and so on, etc. RETÄD an end, a left-over, a stub RETIL remnant RETIN retina RETO by the way, incidentally RETOD trail, track RETÖN to have left over, to remain REUMAT rheumatism REZÄP a recipe REZIDIF re-offending (law) REZIPIK mutual, reciprocal RIAD an (operatic) aria, a tune RIB a rib (= anatomy) RIBAKARTILAG costal cartilage RIBEDABÄL a red currant RIBOTÜL a cutlet RIET a wrist (rietalinaglokil = a wrist-watch) RIF a tyre (rif döfik = a flat tyre) RIGÄD an original RIGÄDAGRETIK lifesize RIGET a draft, a rough copy RIGIK original RIKJOD a rickshaw RIKÜL (the) little finger RIMOD a rhyme RINOSEROD a rhinoceros RIPRODÖN (EKE BOSI) to reproach (someone with something) RISAT rice RISKÄD a danger RISKÄDIK dangerous RISKÄDIKÖN to be in danger, to risk RISKÄDÜKÖN to endanger RISKÖN to dare, to hazard, to risk RITIK honest, loyal RITMUT a rhythm RITOR a retort RITÖF loyalty RIV an attainment RIVÖN to catch (bus, train, 'plane); to reach RIVOVIK attainable RIZINALEÜL castor oil ROB a seal ROD an order (religious company) RODODEN a rhododendron ROGIK arrogant, impudent, insolent ROGÖN to be arrogant, impudent, insolent ROIN a kidney ROINASTON a kidney stone ROINATUIBIL ureter ROJANIK orange (colour) ROJAT an orange ROJATAFLOR an orange blossom ROJATAKONFIT marmalade


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ROLATRIDEM an escalator ROLÖN to roll RÖLÖN to roll ROM rum ROMATIK romantic RONÄT a faucet, a tap ROOD a category ROPÖN to interrupt ROR a roar RORÖN (to) roar RORUD arrowroot ROSAD a rose ROSIN a raisin ROT a routine, a template (computer) ROUL a part, a rôle (in play) ROVIK narrow RÖBÖN to rub RÖBÜLÖN to caress, to stroke RÖLETAN a relative, a relation RÖLASTUL a wheelchair RÖLÖN to (make) roll RÖNAJEVOD a race-horse RÖNILÖN (to) jog RÖNÖN to race, to run RÖVÜD a (musical) revue RUBRIG a rubric RUGBY FOOTBALL el Rugby RUILIK rusty RUKULÖN (to) coo (like a pigeon/dove RUL a (roller) blind RULÄD a roll RULÄT roulette (game of chance) RUNÄD a rush (of animals/people) RUNÜLAN a jogger RUPÄD an eruption, an outbreak RUPÄDÖN to break out (e.g. war, storm) RUPÖN (to) erupt RUR dysentery RUTID a nettle RUTIM prehistoric era RÜBÄLIK perverse RÜBIK decadent RÜBIKÖN to decay, to spoil RÜBÜKÖL pernicious RÜBÜKÖN to corrupt RÜD a pipe, a tube (for toothpaste) RÜDAN a plumber RÜDIL a (toothpaste) tube RÜN a herring RÜT lust (sexual desire) RÜTÖN (DEMÜ) to lust (for), to be on heat (animals)


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-------------------------------S------------------------------- SA together with SAB sand SABOT sabotage SABÖM a (sand) timer SADIN silk SADÖN to sink SAEDÖN to add (maths) SAF a hoof SAFAFER a horseshoe SAFIRAIN sapphire SAFRAN saffron SAGATIK intelligent SAGÄD a rumour (= gossip) SAGIT an arrow SAGLIED a (wild) boar SAGÖN (EKE BOSI) to say, to tell (something to someone) SAGUD sago SAIDÄL self-confidence SAIDIK enough, sufficient SAIDÖ! Shut up! SAIDÖN to suffice SAIKUL a bicycle SAIKULÖN to cycle SAIL a sail SAILÖN to sail SAITÖN to cite, to quote SAK a sack SAKALUSÜT a cul-de-sac SAKÄD a bag, a pack, a satchel SAKED a (lady's) handbag SAKRAM a sacrament SAL salt SALAD lettuce, salad SALB sage (herb) SALIÄR a salt- cellar SALIF saliva SALIFAMEAT saliva duct SALIG a willow (tree) * a weeping willow = vatasalig SALM a salmon SALMUN a newt, a salamander SALÖFIK salty SALUDABUK holy scripture SALUDAN a saint SALUDIK holy, sacred SALUDÜKIK hallowed SAM an example (as sam = for example) SAMÄD a copy (of book); a specimen, a trial SAMBUKABÄL elderberry SAMED a sample (samed nen völad = sample without commercial value) SAMIK patterned SANAKÄL health care SANAN a doctor, a medic SANAV medicine (science) SANAVIK medical SANDAL a sandal


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SANÖN to cure, to heal SAOV a saw SAOVÖN to saw SAPIK wise SARDEN a sardine SARK a coffin SARKAD sarcasm SASENÖN to assassinate, to murder SATIK satisfied, satiated SATINIK satin SATIR a satire SATÖN (DÖ) to have enough (of) SATURN Saturn SATÜRIK satirical SAUN health SAUNAD a sauna SAUNIK healthy, well SAUNIKÄL hygiene SAUNIKÖN to recover SAVABOT a lifeboat SAVÖN to save (from) SAXOFON a saxophone SÄBLEDEMAMED defoliant SÄBLIMÖN (to) dismantle SÄBOIDÖN (OKI) to disembark SÄBRIETIKÖN to sober up SÄBRIETÜKÖN to sober (someone) up SÄDÖN to (make) sink, to submerge SÄDUNÖN to undo SÄDÜNIKÖN to resign SÄDÜNÜKÖN to abdicate, to discharge, to dismiss, to sack SÄDÜTÖN (EKE BOSI) to deprive (someone of something) SÄED a saddle SÄFÄRMÜKÖN to open, to unlock SÄFLEDÄL relief (mental) SÄFLEDÖN to download, to unload SÄG dryness SÄGERÜKÖN to disinherit SÄGIK dry SÄGLEIPÖN to let go SÄGLUMÜKÖN to cheer up SÄGÜKÖN to dry SÄGUL rye SÄJADÖN to shade off SÄJÄFÄLÜKAM entertainment, leisure activity SÄJALÖN to peel SÄK a query, a question SÄKABLOG a questionnaire, a survey SÄKALÜKÖN to deduct, to subtract SÄKÄD a problem SÄKIÄLIK quizzical SÄKIBÖN to abolish, to dispense with, to get rid of SÄKIKÖN to decipher SÄKLÄNEDÖN to bring to light SÄKLOÄTÖN to unsneck SÄKLOTAMACEM a changing room SÄKLOTÖN (OKI) to undress (oneself) SÄKNOPÖN to unbutton SÄKÖLIKÖN to tarnish SÄKÖLAN an inquirer


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SÄKÖN to ask (a question) * säkön oki = to wonder SÄKURADÜKÖN to discourage SÄKUSAD an excuse, an apology (begön säkusadi = to beg pardon) SÄKUSADIBEG an apology SÄKUSADÖN to excuse, to pardon SÄLÄRID celery SÄLENÜKÖN to take off (clothes/shoes) SÄLEODÜKÖN to upset SÄLODÖN to unload SÄLUIMÜKÖN (OKI) to dry (oneself) SÄLUN a drawing-room, a sitting-room SÄMENIKÖN to become dehumanized SÄMENÜKÖN to dehumanize SÄNDVIG a sandwich SÄNÄFÄTÖN to disinfect SÄNED an evening meal, supper (säned saludik = the last supper) SÄNEDÖN to have supper (= evening meal) SÄNIFLAT deflation SÄNSUR censorship SÄNTRETÜKÄL concentration SÄNTRETÜKÖN to concentrate SÄNTRETIK concentrated SÄPÄKÖN to unpack SÄPLANÖN to dig up, to root up SÄPÖPÖN to depopulate SÄREN a mermaid, a siren SÄRJAN a sergeant SÄRVÄT a napkin, a serviette SÄRVÄTÜL a cloth (bovülasärvätül = a dish-cloth) SÄRVIG a neck SÄRVIGAKRAVAT a (neck)tie SÄRVIGASTOFÄD a scarf SÄSLOPAN an apostate SÄSOAFÜKÖN to quench (thirst) SÄSPETÜKÖN (EKI) to disappoint (someone) SÄSTIMÖN to dishonour SÄSTITÖN to disestablish SÄSTOPÖN (to come to a) standstill SÄSUN a season (= of year) SÄTENIDÜKÖN (OKI) to relax, to unwind SÄTRATÜKÖN to extract SÄTÜLÖN to unwind SÄVAETÜKÖN to sap SÄVAFÖN to disarm SÄVEADÖN to unsheath SÄVEALÖN to reveal, to unveil SÄVILUPÖN to develop (photos); to reveal; to unfold (figuratively) SÄYÖN to lisp SE out (of) SEABLIMÖN (to) disassemble, take apart SEADÄM seating SEADÖFÖN (OKE) (to) fit (of clothes, shoes, etc.) SEADÖN to sit SEADÖP a seat SEAFALÖN to fall apart SEAGIVÖN to allot, to distribute SEAIKÖN to disperse, to scatter SEAN an ocean


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SEATÖN to lie (down), (lay, lain) SEATÖP a storehouse SEÄDÖN to jut out, to protrude SEBÖN to dig SEBRAD a zebra SEDANEF an expedition SEDIT a departure, a resignation SEDÖN to send SEF safety SEFANAD a safety-pin SEFAPRÜDAMESÜLS safety precautions SEFAZÖNÜL a safety belt SEFÄDÖP a place of safety, a refuge SEFIK safe SEFLUM mouth (of a river) SEG a sect SEGIVÖN to spend (money) SEGOLÖN to go out SEGOLÖP an exit SEIDETÖP a display (of goods) SEIDÖN (OKI) to sit down, to take a seat (Seidolös oli lä ob! = Sit by me!) SEIFÖN to sigh SEIKÖN (SE) to get out (of) SEIMAN anybody, anyone, whoever SEIMIK any, some kind of, whichever (ün tim seimik = at any time); (ön mod seimik = however) SEIMIKNA some time (or other) SEIMNA once SEIMIO (to) wherever SEIMO anywhere, somewhere. wherever SEIMÜPO whenever SEIMOS anything SEITÖN to lay, to place SEIV recognition SEIVIDÖN to inquire (about), to obtain information SEIVIDAN an enquirer SEIVÖN to get to know (people and places) SEJEDÖN to eject, to throw out SEK an outcome, a result SEKALIEGIK successful SEKÄT a function (maths) SEKIDAN a hanger-on SEKIDÖN (DE) to depend (on) SEKIK eventual SEKÖMÖN (SE) to emerge (from) SEKÖN to result SEKRETAN a secretary SESKRUBÖN to unscrew SEKUN a second (= time) SEKURBÖN to switch off SEKÜ as a result of SEL a sale SELAN a salesperson SELEDIK rare SELEDO seldom SELIDÖPAZÄN a shopping precinct SELETÖN to omit, to miss SELIBAN a single person


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SELIDÖP a shop SELIDÖPAN a shop assistant SELIDÖPIMAN a shopkeeper SELIMÄDÖN (to) disconnect, switch off (radio/television) SELOGAM an aspect, a look-out, a view SELLOTAPE el „Sellotape” (adhesive, transparent tape) SELÖN to sell SEMAN a (certain) person SEMANAEDO sometimes SEMIK (a) certain one (= specified) SEMIKNA now and again, sometimes SEMIKNAIK occasional SEMO anyhow, in a sense SEMOFABIK dyamic SEMUFULÜKÖN to spill SEN sensation, sense (general/physical) SENÄL (inner) feeling, sentiment SENÄLÖN to be aware, to feel inwardly * to feel compelled = senälön dranäli SENÄLÖFIK sensitive SENÄTAN a senator SENIDÖN to feel (one's way), to grope SENOVÖM a sensor SENÖN to feel (= ill/well/happy/uncomfortable) SENUNÄDÖN OKI (to) log out (computers) SEP a den, a pit * ravanasep = a den of thieves SEPÜL a grave, a tomb SEPÜLÖN to bury, to inter SEPÜLEMÖP a cemetery SER nil, nought gesedön lü ser = (to) reset (computer) SESEDÖN to broadcast SESMOKÄDÖN to fumigate SESTÜRÖN to pour out (also: emotions) SESUMÜ with the exception of SET a sentence (= a group of words) SETÄD an assertion, a statement SETEM a paragraph SETEVÖN to migrate SETIRÄDÖN to pull out SETRATÖN (DE/SE) to extract (from) SETUL September SETÜL a verse SEVABO that is to say... SEVÄDAN (HI-/JI-) an acquaintance SEVÄDIK familiar SEVÄDIKÜN famous, very well-known SEVÄDOVIK recognizable SEVÄDÖN to be acquainted, to get to know (someone) SEVÄDÜKÖN to make known, to reveal SEVÄLÖFIKÖN to come to one's senses SEVÄLÖFÖN to be conscious SEVÄRIK harsh, strict, severe SEVED conciousness SEVEDIKÖN to become aware SEVEDÖN to be aware (conscious) of SEVEIGÖN to export SEVÖN to know, to understand SEXÄNÖN (DE) to alight (from), to dismount, to get off


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SFIN (the) sphinx SI! yes! SIAM an affirmation SIÄMO positively SIÄDIM positivism SIÄMÖF meaning SIB a colander, a sieve SIBLÄGAHOG a black hole SID a seed SIDAFLUMOT sperm SIDIN indignation SIEM a border, an edge SIEN (one of the five) sense(s) SIENAM a perception SIENOVIK noticeable SIENÖN to be aware of, to notice, to sense SIFAL (the) Mayor SIFAN a citizen SIFANAKOMIPANEF a militia SIFANAKRIG a civil war SIFÄDAN a civilian SIGAYEB hay (sigayebamasad = a hay loft) SIIK positive SIJIDÖN to hiss, to sizzle SIKAPSÜL a space capsule SIKLOPED an encyclopedia SIL sky SILAB a syllable SILANAN an angel SILIKRATABUMOT a skyscraper SILHUÄT a silhouette SILVID a warbler SIM an edge, a margin, a side SIMÖN to border SIMULAN a hypocrite SIMULÖN to pretend * = simulön oki = to kid oneself SINIF meaning SINIFÖN to mean, to signify SINISTIAM absolution SINOD a sin SINUD a sinus (medical) SIO of course SIOL insulation, isolation SIOLIK insulated, isolated SIOLÖM an insulator SIOLÖN to insulate, isolate SIÖFIK positive SIÖR gentleman, sir SIPÖN to emancipate SIRK a circle nolüda-/sulüdapovasirk = artctic/antarctic SIRKAMUF a cycle (of nature) SIRKÖFIK circular, round SIRKOT a (gramophone) record SIRKOTIL a floppy disk (computer) SIRKUD a circus SIRKÜL a circle, a ring SIRKÜLAM a cycle (of events) SIRKÜLAPENÄD a circular (letter)


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SIRKÜLÖN to circulate (= be in circulation) SIRKÜLÜKÖN to (cause to) circulate SIRUP a syrup SIS for, since (preposition) (no elogob oli sis lunüp = I haven't seen you for a long time) SISKIAT sciatica SISO ever since SISOIKO from then on SISTAJON a space station SIT a system SITIKO systematically SITATÖN to summon SIÜL a (body) cell SIVOVIK available, obtainable SIVÖN to obtain, to receive SIYOP Asia SKAFÄD an easel SKAFED a catafalque SKAFOD a scaffold SKALEL a potter SKALP a scalp SKANO gloomily, morosely SKANÖN to be shocked SKANÜKÖN to shock SKAPAJOL cliff (= coastline) SKAPIK steep SKAPULAR a shoulder blade SKAR a scar SKARABED a beetle SKARAF a cockroach SKÄNIK offensive, scandalous SKÄNÖN to anger, to annoy, to irritate, to offend SKÄT a sketch * skäto = in outline SKÄULEP a horse chestnut (tree) SKEAPÖN to escape SKEL a (large) dish SKEMAT a scheme SKET a skate SKETÖN to skate SKIN skin SKRETÖN to secrete SKIL technique SKILÄDIK fluent (spikön skilädiko = to speak fluently) SKILÄLIK efficient SKILIK experienced, skilled SKIN skin SKIP a (ship's) crew SKIPÖN to man SKOILIK scaly SKOMB a mackerel SKIYÖN to ski SKIY a ski SKIYAM skiing (= sport) SKOLIM scholasticism SKORBUT scurvy (medical) SKÖM foam, froth, lather SKÖT a coat of arms SKÖTAV heraldry


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SKRÄDAN a tailor SKRET a secretion SKRIKÖN (to) screech (like am ape/a monkey/a seagull) SKRIN a (TV/ cinema) screen SKRIYÖN (to) bray (like a donkey) SKROT a scrotum (medical) SKRUB a screw SKRUBAKIK a spanner SKRUBÄT a spiral SKRUBITULÖM a screwdriver SKRUTÖN to scan SKULTURAV sculpture SKUTALAVIAN jet hose SKUTILEMOFIK jet-propelled SLAFAN a slave SLÄM mud SLÄNÖN to slander SLAPIK slipshod, slovenly SLEAFABLIT (a pair of) knickers SLEAFÖN to glide SLEIFAKÄT a sliding section SLEIT disruption SLEITÖN to rend, to rip. to tear, to slash SLENIK slim, thin SLETOT a (school) slate SLIFABEMS runners (of sledge) SLIFAKULABEL a roller coaster SLIFAVABÖN to toboggan SLIFÄDÖN to slip SLIFÖN to glide, to slip, to slither SLIM dirt, mucus, slime SLIMAFLID mucous membrane SLIP sleep SLIPACEM a bedroom SLIPATIM bedtime SLIPIKÖN to fall asleep SLIPIL a doze, a nap SLIPÖFIK sleepy SLIPÖN to sleep SLIPÜLÖN to have a doze (= short sleep) SLIPÜP bedtime SLIT an opening SLITOD a cleft, a crack, a fissure SLITÖN to split SLIV a sleeve SLIVÜL a (shirt) cuff SLOBIKO loosely SLOKÖN to sob SLOPAN an adherent, a supporter SLOPÖN to adhere (to) SLOPÜKÖN to recruit, to gain supporters SLÖM a slum SLUDAM a decision SLUDÖN (AD) to decide (to) SLUG a gullet, a throat SLUGÖN to swallow SLÜDÖN (EKI AD) to persuade (someone to) SLÜGAMUGDAL tonsil SLÜRFÖN (to) sip SMALALADÄLIK narrow-minded


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SMALAMON (loose) change SMALIK small SMALOTÜLAM fragmentation SMALÜKAM diminutive SMALÜKÖN to decrease SMARAGOIN an emerald SMEILASIEN sense of smell SMEILÖN to smell (something) SMEITÖN to melt, to smelt SMEKASIEN sense of taste SMEKÖN (ÄS) to taste (of) SMEL a fragrance, a smell SMELÖN (ÄS) to smell (of) SMETÖN to melt, to thaw SMIL laughter SMILARORÜL a burst of laughter SMILIL a smile SMILILÖN (DÖ) to smile (about) SMILÖFIK ridiculous SMILÖN (DÖ) to laugh (at) * smilön nelaodiko = to chuckle SMITAN a (black)smith SMITÖN to forge SMIVÖN to lubricate, to smear SMOK smoke SMOKÖN to smoke SMÖKÖN to smoke (tobacco) SMOLÖN to swell SMUDIK even, smooth SMUFÜKAMAFER an iron (= smoothing-iron) SMUFÜKÖN to iron (clothes) SMUGAN a smuggler SMUGIK contraband SNAB a buckle SNAL a noose, a sling SNAPÖN to snatch SNATIK fair, honest (= without fraud) SNEK a serpent, a snake SNEL a snail SNIDÖN to sneeze SNIL a seal SNILALIN signet ring SNILAMALAIG sealing wax SNILÖN to seal SNOB a knot SNOKÖN to snore SNÖF catarrh SNÖTÖN (NUDI) to blow (one's nose) SNUD a snout SNURÖN to purr SNÜFATABAK snuff SO so, thus SOAF thirst SOAFIK thirsty SOALÄLIK introvert SOALÖFIK lonely SOALÖFÖP a waste, a wilderness (= a lonely place) SOALÜKÖN (OKI) to retire SOAR evening SOARALULIT dusk


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SOARAVOAL evening mist SOÄS . . . ÄS as . . . as SOELOT a single detail (or event) SOB soap SOBASKÖM lather SOCENIK obscene SOD sauce SODAD soda SOELIK alone (ai binom soelik = he's always by himeself) SOELIKÖN to become isolated SOELÖLIK isolated SOFÄLIK mild, gentle (quality) SOFÄLÜKÖN to appease SOFIK soft, gentle SOFÜKÖN to relieve, to soothe SOG company, society SOGALIF socializing SOGÄDAV sociology SOGÄDIM socialism SOGOD a (social) circle SOGÖN (OKI LÄ) to mix (socialize) with SOGÜ accompanied by SOL (the) sun (modonikam sola = the setting of the sun) (solamoikam = sunset) (sülöpikam sola = the rising of the sun) SOLAGLOK a sundial SOLALIT sunlight SOLDAT a soldier SOLDÖN to weld SOLIAD a threshold SOLIDOT a clot SOLÖFIK sunny SOLÖN (OKI) to sunbathe SOLUÖN to dissolve SOMAN such a one (= person) SOMIK such, that kind of SOMÖDIK(OS) . . . ÄS(Ä) as much . . . as SON a son SONEMIK so-called SOP a (mine) shaft SORBABIM a mountain-ash, a rowan (tree) SORDITIK numb, unresponsive (figurative) SOSIT a sausage SOSITARULÄD a sausage roll SOSUS as soon as SOT a kind, a sort SOTÜL a variation SOÜLÖN to dissolve SOVADIK wild (= not domesticated) SOVÖN to sow SOVÜO (JÜS) so long (as) SOYABON a soya bean SÖF a couch, settee, sofa SÖJAFÄDASITOT (the) reproductive system SÖKALEOD a sequence SÖKALEODIK consecutive SÖKET order (of numbers)


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SÖKÖN to follow (after) SÖL gentleman, Mr. sir SÖLIT a sole (= seafood) SÖMÄL a sole (= of shoe) SÖMIT a crest, a top, a summit SÖMITAMAPÜN a climax SÖOF oesophagus SÖP a ditch SÖR a sister SÖRÖNÖN to pursue SÖT a (moral) duty SÖTO nice, well-behaved SÖTÖN (+ INFIN) to be duty bound (= ought) SPAD room, space SPADÄD an (ample) space, an area SPADÖFIK roomy, spacious SPADÖN (PRO) to make room/space (for) SPAG a spark SPAL forbearance SPALÖN (EKE BOSI) to spare (someone something) SPARAG asparagus SPARAGABRASID broccoli SPAT a stroll, a walk SPATAJETET a pier SPATAKLOTEM outdoor wear SPATAM a walk SPATASTAF a walking stick SPATAVABAM a drive (up to a house) SPATÖN to go for a walk SPATÜKÖN to walk (dog) SPÄK a ghost, a phantom, a spook SPÄKÖN to haunt

• Späkos in dom at = This house is haunted • Ospäkob lä ol = I will haunt you

SPÄKTRUM a spectrum SPÄLIÄLIK frugal, sparse SPÄLÖN to economize, to save (money) SPÄR a sparrow SPEARÜKÖN to dispel SPED a lance SPEARÜKÖN to spread around, to circulate (gossip) SPEDIJEDAM (the) javelin throw (= Olympics) SPEL hope SPELÖN to hope SPET expectation SPETÄTIKO expectantly SPETIDÖN to anticipate SPETIKO expectantly SPETÖF awareness, a (mental) realisation SPETÖFÖN to be aware (of) SPETÖN to anticipate, to expect * no pespetöl - unexpected SPETÜKÖN to anticipate SPID haste, hurry, speed SPIDIÄL haste, hastiness SPIDO hastily, in haste SPIDÖN to hurry, to make haste, to rush SPIG a spike SPIK (power of) speech SPIKAMAHORN a megaphone


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SPIKAMAMOD language (= style/manner of expression) SPIKAN a speaker SPIKÄD a discourse, an oration, a lecture, a speech, a talk SPIKÄDAN an orator SPIKED a motto, a saying SPIKET a proverb SPIKOT a chat, a conversation, a dialogue SPIKOTAN a conversationalist SPIKOTÄLIK chatty, conversational, talkative SPIKOTÖN (KO) to chat (with), to converse (with) SPIKÖF eloquence SPIKÖFAV rhetoric SPIKÖN to speak (spikön nelaodiko = to whisper) SPIKÜLÖN to stammer SPILÖN to spill SPIN a thorn SPINAD spinach SPION a spy SPIRIN an aspirin SPIRITÄLIK witty SPIRUT spiritism, spiritualism SPITIFABRIK a distillery SPITIN an alcoholic drink SPLEN spleen SPLODÖN to explode SPLODÜLÖN (ME) to burst (into) SPOD correspondence, mail SPODÖN (KO) to correspond (with) SPOT a sport SPÖNAN (HI/JI) a godfather, a godmother, a sponsor SPÖRINASENÖFIK hormone-sensitive SPRANÖN to blow up, to destroy SPRANÜLÖN to spring SPROTIANABRASID a Brussels-sprout SPROTÖN to shoot up, to sprout SPRÖTÖN to make sprout SPUKÖN to spit SPULED a cobweb, a spider's web SPULÖM a spinning wheel SPUN a spoon SPUNET a spoonful SPUTÖN to throw up, to vomit SPÜL a coil STAB a basis STABABUMÄD foundation STABALIENS basics, guide lines STABALON (state) constitution STABÄD a (basic) unit STABIK basic, fundamental STABÖFO radically STABÖN (to) establish, set up STABÜL (the) bottom (stabül tuba = the bottom of a barrel) STAD a condition, a state, status (computer) geükön ini stad kösömik = (to) revert to default settings (computer) väls ad stad kösömik = default settings (computer) paramets stada kösömik = default parameters STADÄD a phase, a stage STADION a (sports) stadium STADÖN to find itself, to stand (= to be)


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(lio saun ola stadon-li? = how are you?) STADÜKÖN LIBIO to set free STAF a rod, a stick STAFÄD a post, a stake STAFÄDAKIUD a partition (of staves) STAG a stalk, stem STAFAFER rod iron STAJON a station STAJONACIF a station-master STAL steel STALADÜFIK hard as steel STAM a stem STAMEN a stamen (botany) STAMOD a (tree) trunk STANÄD a rack (for bottles, etc) STANED a position STANIN tin (= metal) STANÖN to stand STAR an eye disease (star gedik = a cataract; (star grünik = glaucoma; (star blägik = amaurosis) STARTIKODÖM ignition key STATIT(IK) statistic(al) STATITAV statistics (discipline) STAUDAVAB a restaurant (dining) car (= railway) STAUDÖN to refresh oneself STAUDÖP a restaurant STÄATIK ecstatic STÄÄNIK comprehensive STÄÄNIKAM a scope STÄÄNIKÖN to extend (= over an area) STÄÄNÜKAM expansion, extension STÄÄNÜKÖN to expand, to extend STÄAT ecstacy STÄD a stage (theatre) STÄF personnel (staff) STÄG a stag STÄN a banner, a flag STÄPEDÖM a stamping device/machine STÄPODÖN to impress (on the mind) STEB a sojourn, a stay STEBEDALECEM a waiting room STEBEDÖN to await, to sojourn, to wait for STEBÖN to stay (= for a certain time); to linger (of perfume, etc) STEDAGUL a right-angle STEDÄLIK sincere, straight STEDIK straight STEDIKO exactly, precisely STEDÖFIK direct STEDÖLO all of a sudden, directly STEGÖN (to) stick (door, etc) STEIF an effort, endeavour STEIGÄDÖN to cram, to stuff STEGÜLÖN to sting (= insect) STEIFÄDAN a candidate STEIFÖN to strive STEIFÜL an attempt STEIFÜLÖN to attempt, to try STEIGÄDÖN to cram, to fill (a pipe) STEIGÖN to insert, to stick (into)


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STEILÖN to distill (steilavat = distilled water) STEL a star star-spangled = fa stels pebeseidöl STELAFÜSÜD astrophysics STELANAF a spaceship STELANAFAN an astronaut, a cosmonaut STELAV astronomy STELÄD a constellation STELÜL an asterisk STEM steam STEMANAF a steamer (= boat) STEN a blot, a mark, a spot STENOGRAF shorthand, stenography STENÖN to stain STEP a pace, a step STEREOD stereo STEREODATON stereophonic sound STETÖN to declare, to elucidate STIAM an amnesty STIB a pencil STIBIJAPÜKÖM a pencil sharpener STIFIK rigid, stiff STIGADRAT barbed wire STIGARIBEDABÄL a gooseberry STIGÄD an impulse, an incentive STIGÄDÖN to induce, to stimulate STIGEDIK inciting STIGEDOV irritability STIGEDÖN to charm, to entice STIGIK stinging STIGÜL a tingling (sensation) STILIK calm, quiet, still STILÜKÖN (to) relieve (mentally) STIM esteem, honour STIMIÄL ambition STIMADIG dignity, respectability STIMO respectfully STIMÖN to esteem, to honour STIN a string (of musical instrument) STIP a condition, a stipulation (stipä = on condition that) STIPÖFIK conditional STIRAGÖB a fin (of fish) STIRAGUB a rudder (of boat, ship) STIRALUIB a steering wheel STIRAN a helmsman, a steersman STIRÄDAN a pilot STIRÖN to lead, to steer STITOD an institute STITÖN to establish, to install, to set up STOBÖN to come to a standstill STOF cloth, material STOFÄDEM (BEDA) bed-linen STOFÄDEMILAV (the) wash/washing (= of clothes/linen) STOFÄDIKNIBÒM a clothes-peg STOFED a table cloth STOFEDÖN to put the table cloth on STOG a stocking STOL a straw STOLAJUGED a straw mat STOM weather (stomanunod = a weather forecast) STOMÄG a stomach


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STOMÄGAVAET gastric juice STON a stone STONIL a pebble STONÖP a quarry STONAKOLAT coal STONATVIL a flagstone, a paving stone STONÜL MAGIVIK a talisman STOPÖN to cease, to stop STOPÖP a (bus / rail) stop STORDIT an anaesthetic STORK a stork STÖB a barrier STÖBÖN to bar, to block (stöbön vegi = to block the way) STÖFIM materialism STÖFIKÖN to materialize STÖM an implement STÖMÖN to fasten, to harness STÖNÖN (to) abstain (from) STÖPÄDÖN to delay, to detain, to hinder, to hold up STÖPÖN to cease, to stop STÖRÖM a poker (for fire) STÖRÜLÖN to shake, vibrate STÖTÖN to mumble, to stutter STRABÖN to squint STRAIKÖN to (go on) strike STRAL a beam, a ray (of light) STRALAMIKODAB radio activity STRALÖN (LOVE) to shine (over) STRIP a streak, a wisp STRIPÖM a ruler, a straightedge STRUEN constipation STROLOG astrology STUDACEM study (room) STUDAN a student STUDÖN to study STUKÖN to construct STUL a chair, a seat STUM a (technical) instrument, a tool STUMABOED dashboard (of car) STUN amazement, astonishment STUNABIK wonderful STUNID admiration STUNIDABIK admirable, wonderful STUNIDOT a wonder (stunidots vel vola = the seven wonders of the world) STUNIDÖN to admire STUNIK amazed, astonished STUNOLÜLOGÖN to stare at STUNÖN (TEFÜ) to be astonished (at), to wonder (at) STUNÜKAM a commotion, a sensation, a stir STUNÜKÖL sensational STUNÜKÖN to cause a stir/uproar, to astonish STUPAN an idiot STUPOT a folly, stupidity STUR a clatter, a crash STURAREIN downpour (rain) STURNOD a starling STUROTADELODÖP a dump STURÖN to capsize, to hurl


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STUTAPÜN a clue STUTÖMASTUL an armchair STUTÖN (LEN) to lean (against/on) STÜBIK abrupt STÜL a (literary) style STÜM esteem, respect STÜMÖN to esteem, to respect STÜRÖN to capsize, to throw (onto a pile); to shed (tears) STÜT a support STÜTODS crutches (golön stutü stütods = to go on crutches) STÜTÖN to second, to side with, to support SU on, upon SUILOGEDÖN (to) look up SUKÖN search SÜADÖN (DÖ/TEFÜ) to be convinced (of/about); to come to a conclusion (about) SÜADÜKÖN to persuade SUÄM a price, an amount (of money) SUÄMÖN to amount (to), to total SUBLIMIK grandiose, sublime SUBLIMÜKÖN to soar (spiritually) SUDEL Sunday SUDIK deaf SUEMÄL understanding SUEMOD a concept, a notion SUEMOVIK comprehensible SUEMÖN to comprehend, to understand SUETÖMAN a welder SUETÖN to perspire, to sweat SUFALEFOM passive (grammar) SUFÄD patience SUFÄLÖN to tolerate SUFÄLIK tolerant SUFEDÖN to resign (oneself) SUFIDALAIDÜKÖN to tolerate (= over a long period) SUFIDIK resistant SUFIDÖN to bear, to tolerate SUFOD resignation (= acceptance) SUFÖN to suffer (sufön malädi = to have an illness); to tolerate SUG suction SUGADAIFET a lollipop SUI onto, upon SUIDIKÖN to become giddy/dizzy SUIMÖN to follow (mentally) SUKADOG a tracker (dog) SUKAM research SUKÖN to look for, to seek SUKUBÖN (SEKÜ) to collapse, to give way (under) SULFIN sulphur SULOGÖN to look up SULÜD south SUMÄTÖFÜ under the command of SUMÄTÜKÖN to oppress, to subject SUMODÖN to accept, to take up SUMÖN to take SUNÄDANUNÜKIAN an instant messager SUNÄDO at once, immediately, without delay SUNIK soon SUNOKÖMÖL imminent SUP a soup SUR insurance


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SURAD calf (anatomy) SURÖN to insure (finance) SUS above, over SUSBÄLDIK very ancient SUSFLUMÖL gushing SUSFULIK full to overflowing SUSJENÖFIM surrealism SUSLANÄLIK overenthusiastic SUSLOMÄNÄL chauvinism SUSMAKET supermarket SUSNUMIK innumerable SUSTONÄD disintegration SUTRIDÖN to tread on SUVO often SÜADÖN (DÖ/TEFÜ) to be convinced (about) SÜADÜKÖN to convince SÜDAV ethics, morals SÜDÖF morality SÜD(S) manner(s), more(s) SÜEN presence of mind * perön süeni oka = to lose one’s head SÜENIK discreet, sensible, sober, prudent SÜENIKÖN (DÖ) to call to mind, to consider, to stop and think, to think (about) (VOTO) SÜENIKÖN to change one’s mind SUFIDIK tough (= resistant) SÜFÜL a scene, an episode SÜG sucking SÜGAF a mammal SÜGANIM a mammal SÜGÄB a baby SÜGÖN to suck SÜIKÖN to emerge, to come to the fore SÜL heaven SÜLOGEDÖN to peep (at) SÜM an analogy SÜMÄDOT an imitation, a simulation SÜMÄDÖM a simulator SÜMÄDÖN to imitate SÜMEDÖN (KO) to appear, to resemble SÜMBOLÖN to symbolize SÜMIK like, similar SÜMÖN (KO) to be similar to, to resemble SÜMPTOM a symptom SÜPALÖÜKAM an (impromptu) rising SÜPÄD a surprise SÜPÄDÖN to surprise SÜPERIK excellent SÜPIK sudden, unexpected SÜRAMENÖN to fetch out SÜREN a lilac SÜRFÄT a surface (= outer opposed to inner) SÜRFATIK superficial SÜSTEGÖN to be rooted SÜT a street (sütilovegolöp stripik = a zebra crossing) (sütitraväröp = a crossroad) SÜTASEFÄDÖP a (traffic) refuge SÜÜKÖN to draw out of; to release (spring) SÜVOKÖN to cause, to engender, to give rise to SVAL a swallow


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SVAN a swan SVEAMÖN to drift, to float SVEIMÖN to wash (ashore) SVELÖN to be swollen SVELIKÖN to swell up SVENÖN to faint, swoon SVIDALELMUN a lime SVIDAZIB a dessert, a pudding SVIDIK sweet SVIET (soft) light, a glow SVIMABLITIL swimming trunks SVIMÖN to swim SVIN a pig SVINAMIT pork SVINIBECÖPAN a pork butcher SVIP a broom SVIST (universal) brotherhood, a colleague SVISTÄLO fraternally

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-------------------------------T------------------------------- TA against TAAN an adversary, an opponent TAÄD a contrast, a reversal (in contrast with = in taäd tefü) TAÄDAM a contrast TAÄDIK contrary, counter TAÄDO on the contrary TAÄDÖN (KO) to oppose, to reverse TAB a table TABAK tobacco TABALETANED a runner (= a long, narrow table cover) TABASTOFED a table cloth TABLÖFÄDÖN to disprove, to refute TACED a paradox TADILO on the contrary TADUN opposition, resistance TADUNÖN to oppose, to resist, to withstand TAEDIK defensive TAEDÖN to hinder, to prevent TAENAN a tanner TAENÖN to tan TAENöP a tannery TAETÖN to hold back, to restrain TAGLUMALADÄLAMEDIN an anti-depressant TAGÖN to trample TAID a (sea) tide TAIL earth (= substance) TAIM clay TAJEDAPLED ball-bouncing (= game) TAKÄD repose, rest (takädastul = a deckchair) TAKÄDASTAD retirement TAKÄDÖN to repose, to rest TAKÄT a dead centre (maths) TAKEDIK calm, quiet, serene TAKEDÖ! quiet! silence! TAKEDÖN to be calm, to be quiet TAKEDÜKÖN to relieve (emotionally) * Takedükam kion = What a relief! TAKEDÜKAMEDIN a tranquilizer TAKEDÜKÖLO soothingly TAKEDÜKÖN to calm, to quieten TAKIK stagnant, static TAKOMIP a defence TAKÖN (to) stagnate, to be at a standstill TAL (the) earth TALAGLÖP (the) globe TALAKRUT (the) earth's crust TALAP a mole TALAV geology TALEAB an apprentice's indenture TALEDAV geography TALONIK illegal TALP a mole TAMBUR a fanfare TAMBUREN a tambourine TAMED a remedy TAN a bond


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TANATIK unnatural TANÄDÖN to bind (books) TANÄT a contact, a link TANED a strip TANGÄNT a tangent (maths) TANGERAROJAT a tangerine TANOD a neckerchief, a scarf * födatanod = a conveyor belt TANOGANILAMEDIN an antibiotic TANÖN to bind, to tie TAÖF a contradiction TAÖN (TA) to object (to) TAPÄD a carpet TAPED a tapestry TAPLADIK contrasting TAPLADÜ in contrast to...; versus TAPÖN to (wall)paper TAPOT wallpaper TAR tar TARIF a tariff TARM a (clothes) moth TARMARET turmeric (spice) TASPIKÖN (EKE BOSI) to contradict (someone about something) TAT (the) state (= government) TATAK an attack TATAKÖN to attack TATAMONOPUL a (state) monopoly TATAREIGÄBAM counter-resistance TATIKÄL absurdity TATÄT citizenship (= of a state) TATIKÄLIK absurd, ridiculous TATIMÄDIM an anachronism TAUL a towel TAUM an atom * atomic bomb = boum taumik TAVIENVITÜR a windscreen TAVIENVITÜRAKLINIAN a windscreen wiper TAXID a taxicab TAXIDAJOFÖR a taxi-driver TAXUD a yew (tree) TÄ for (a price); in relation to (preposition) (tel proporos tä fol, äs kil tä

mäl = 2 is in proportion to 4, as 3 is to 6) TÄDIK impending, menacing, ominous TÄDÖN to menace, to threaten TÄIN a complexion, a (facial) colour TÄK credit (cash) TÄKO on credit, on tick TÄKOGETÖN to obtain on credit/on tick TÄLÄKT intellect, reason TÄLÄKTIK intellectual, reasonable TÄLEN a talent TÄMEP temple (anatomy) TÄM moderation, restraint TÄMEP temple (anatomy); tem (for worship) TÄMIK controlled, moderate, restrained, tempered TÄNAD a tent TÄNADÖP a campsite TÄNIT tennis TÄNO then (= sequence of events)


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TÄRAT a terrace TÄRMIT a termite TÄRMOMET a thermometer TÄSTIG a testicle (medical) TÄSTUM a testament, a will TATIMÄDIM an anachronism TATIRISKÄDÜKÖL subversive TÄSTUMÖN to bequeath, to make one's will TÄTÖN to milk (animals) TÄTUVÖN to tattoo TÄVABÜR a travel agency TÄVADIENTIFÄD a passport TÄVADISIN itinerary TÄVAKAD a ticket TÄVAN a traveller TÄVAPAS a passport TÄVAZEIL a destination TÄVÖN (LÜ) to journey, to travel (to) TÄXETÖN to estimate TE mere, only TEAD a floor, a storey TEAFÖN to choke, to suffocate TEAMIK domesticated, tame TEAN a toe TEANANUEL a toenail TEATÖP (the) theatre TED business, commerce, trade TEDAFED a trade union TEDAFEDAN a trade unionist TEDAN a businessman, a tradesman TEDIK commercial, mercantile TEDOT a transaction TEDÖN to do business, to trade TEDRIL a tendril TEDRILÖN to entangle TEDÜLAN a retailer, a shopkeeper TEF relation TEFÄDIK respective TEFÄDIKO relatively TEFIK corresponding to; relating to TEFÖN to affect, to be a question of, to concern TEFÜ concerning, with regard to... TEGÄD a cover (tabategäd = a table cover) TEGED a blanket, a cover, a sheet (bedateged = a coverlet, a quilt) (tävateged = a travelling rug/blanket) TEGOT a cover, a lid TEGÖN to cover TEGÜL a scale (= of fish) TEIFÖN to choke, to suffocate (someone) TEIFÜLIK heavy (weather); stifling TEIL a separation TEILÖN to part, to separate (teilön heremi = to part one's hair) TEIMÖN to tame (= animals/birds) TEIN a (roof) tile TEL two TELAT a couple TELÄD twins TELÄL a dissension


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TELEFONALEZIÖB a telephone booth TELEFONALIEN a connection, a telephone line TELEFONAPARAT a telephone (= complete unit)

• a mobile ('phone) = telefon polovik TELEFONOT a telephone call TELEFONÖN to ring up, to telephone * telefonön (numati) = to dial (on telephone) TELEGRAFOT a telegram TELEVID television TELEVIDADAÄD a television channel TELEVIDADANUNAM a television commercial (= advertisement) TELEVIDALEKONED (ALDELIK) a television series; a soap opera TELEVIDASKRIN a television screen TELEVIDÖN to watch television TELID second TELIDAN a second (= person) TELIDKLAD second class TELIDNAEDO for the second time TELIK double TELÖN to double TELPAD a double page TELPLÄNOVIK ambiguous TELRÜDEDAGÜN a double - barrelled gun TELSPIKOT a dialogue TELTON a diphthong TELÜM a duet TEM a synagogue, a temple TEMUNAN a witness TEMUNÖN to bear witness TEMÜL a chapel TENID suspense, tension TENIDÜKÖN to flex, to span, to stretch TENOR a tenor (music) TENÖN to range, to spread out, to stretch (arms, legs) TENÜKÖN (BRADI/NAMI) to make tense, to reach for, to stretch out TEORIK theoretic(al) TEOROD a proposition, a theory (teorod lita = the theory of light) TEP a storm TER an aunt/uncle TEREBEN turpentine TET a (cow's) udder TEUP oakum TEVAN an itinerant, a wanderer TEVÖN to roam, to migrate, to wander TI almost, nearly (ti mens mil = almost a thousand people) (binos ti düp zülid = it's nearly 9 o'clock) TIÄD a title (= of a book/publication) TIBIAD shin, tibia TID instruction TIDABUK a text-book TIDADÜP a lesson (= in classroom) TIDAGITOD a teaching qualification TIDAN a teacher TIDANAJUL a teacher training college TIDANEF (the) teaching staff TIDASTEIFÄDAN a candidate for the teaching profession TIDÄB a pupil TIDIÄL motivation (= of a teacher) TIDOD a lesson (= in course/text-book)


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TIDODEM a course (of lessons) TIDÖN (EKE BOSI) to teach (someone something) TIED tea TIEDALEPLANÄN a tea plantation TIEDASKAL a teapot TIEDIÄR a tea caddy TIF theft TIFALÖL staggering, stumbling TIFALÖN to stumble, to stagger, to trip up TIFALÜKÖN to trip (someone else) up TIFAN a thief TIFÖN (EKE BOSI) to steal (something from someone) TIGRID a tiger TIJOD an artichoke (tijod di „Yerusalem” = a Jerusalem artichoke) TIK a thought TIKÄDABIK considerable TIKAMAGOT an idea TIKAN a thinker TIKASÖKÖD a line of thought TIKAV logic (= science) TIKAVIK logical TIKOVIK imaginable TIKÄD a concept TIKÄDÖN to have a look at; to inspect TIKÄLAMOD reasoning TIKÄLIK mental TIKET a (sudden) idea TIKIDAVEDÜKIK thought-provoking TIKIT a ticking sound TIKOD a mental image, a thought TIKODILOVEBLIN telepathy TIKODÖN to imagine TIKODÜKAM a suggestion TIKOLOGÄDÖN to turn over (in the mind) TIKÖN (DÖ) to opine, to think (about) TIKTÖ! tick-tack! TIL a thistle TILIAD a lime (tree) TILURÖBÖN to brush against (= almost touch) TIM time

• at the same time = ün tim ot • ün tim, das = so long as • labü tim töbo saidik = just in time • jüi tim = by the time

TIMAKOMPENAN a contemporary (person) TIMAPENÄD a periodical TIMAV chronology TIMÄD an epoch, an era TIMIL a short time, a while TIMIMAFIAN a timer (= a timing device) TIMPUN a kettledrum, timpani TIMÜ at the time of... TIMÜL a moment * kodedü muf süpik = on the spur of the moment TINISUL a peninsula TIPIK pointed TIPOT a point, a (sharp) end TIPÜKÖN to make pointed, to sharpen (a pencil) TIPÜL a (coat)tail


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TIRAHARMONÖM an accordeon TIRÄDANÄM (power of) attraction (in general) TIRÄDIKÖN to become irritated TIRÄDÖN to attract (magnetically) TIREN tyranny TIRENAN a tyrant TIREDÖN to draw (a prize) TIRIDÖN to draw (tiridön drati de largent = to draw silver wire) TIRÖN to draw, to pull (jevods tirons vabi = the horses pull the carriage) TIRÜLÖN to tug TISOPRAN a mezzo-soprano (singer) TITENOR a baritone (singer) TIVÖN (TEFÜ) to negotiate (regarding) TO despite, in spite of (preposition) TOÄ despite, in spite of (conjunction) TOBUL October TODÄLIK rebellious, spiteful TODIKO defiantly, obstinately TODÖN (to) brave, confront, face TOED a cake TOENÖN to chink, to clink, to (make a) sound, to ring out TOF a drip, a drop TOFIL a droplet, a tricklet TOFÖN to drip, to trickle TOLABOT something to declare (at customs) TOLATÖN to manipulate TOLÄDABÜR Customs Office TOLÄDAN a customs officer TOMAT a tomato TOMÖN to annoy, to pester, to worry TONAT a letter (= of the alphabet) TONATAM spelling TONATANIL a (cassette) tape TONATÖN to spell TONATÜKAM alliteration TONAV phonetics TONÄRÖN to thunder TONIK phonetic TONINÄMÜKIAN a volume control (= sound) TONOD a sound, a resonance TONODAKASÄT an audio cassette TONODALÖPOT volume (of sound) TONODASIRKOT a (gramophone) record, a disc TONODAV (study of) harmony (= in music) TONODIREGISTARÖM a tape-recorder TONODISUMODÖM a record-player TONODÖN to intone, to start (a tune) TONÖM a loudspeaker (radio, TV) TONÖN (ÄS) to ring, to sound (like) TOO however, nevertheless, notwithstanding TONULÖN to tunnel TOOD automobile, car, motor-car TOODALEVEG a motorway TOODAMAZÖT a driving licence TOODIPARKÖP a car park TOP a place TOPAGASED a local newspaper TOPAM a location


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TOPÄD a region TOPÄT a locality TOPÄTIKÖN to move on TOPET site TOPIK local TOPÖN (LEN) to lie, to be situated (by/on) (zif topon len flumed = the town is situated/lies on the river) TOR a bull TORADOEG a bulldog TORF peat TORTUG a tortoise TOSTÖN (AD SAUN EKA) (to) toast (= drink to someone’s health) TOUM a volume (book) TOUN a ton TOVÄDÖN to lift (= dig up) TOVAPON a drawbridge TOVASKRUBIAN a helicopter TOVEDÖN to haul up, to hoist TOVIAN a lever (= lifting device) TOVÖM a jack (= for car) TOVÖMATIG a lever (= arm) TOVÖN to lift, to raise TOVÜLÖN to shrug TOÜN tunny (= fish) TÖ at, in (preposition) (lödof tö top at = she lives at/in this place) (de veg tö fagot stepas tel = a couple of steps away from the road) TÖB embarrassment, inconvenience, trouble TÖBID effort, endeavour TÖBIK painstaking TÖBO barely, hardly TÖBÖN (OKI) to get on one’s nerves TÖKÖN (TÄ) to exchange (for) TÖLAT manipulation TÖNUL a tunnel TRAB a drive (mechanical) * tood foltrabaluibik = a four wheel drive (vehicle) TRAVÄRÖN to cross > to cross perpendicular to TRAVÄRÜ across > crosswise through TRÄT treason TRENÖN to travel by train TRET a bill of exchange TRETÖN (EKI) to draw on someone (= financial) TRIB plush TRIBÜT a tribe TRIBÜTABIM a family tree TRID a step, a stair TRIDEM a (flight of) stairs, a stairway

• löpio golön ve tridem = to go upstairs • donio golön ve tridem = to go downstairs • tridem skrubätik = a spiral staircase

TRIDOD a kick TRIDODÖN to kick TRIDÖM a pedal TRIDÖN to tread on TRIFUL a clover TRIG intrigue TRIGONOMET trigonometry TRIGÖN to be intrigued


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TRIKANAD a knitting needle TRIKOTS knitwear TRIKÖN to knit TRIP a tax TRIPABIK taxable TROD consolation TRODÖN to comfort, to console TROIVÖN to crash, to shatter, to smash TROMPET a trumpet TROMPETÖN to play the trumpet, to trumpet (like an elephant) TRON a throne TRONÖN to enthrone TROTÖN to trot TROVÖN to crash, to smash TRÖG laziness, sluggishness TRÖGIK lazy TRÖK a suitcase, a trunk TRUB dimness, dullness TRUBADUR a (travelling) minstrel, a troubadour TRUBIK obscure TRUF a trump (card) TRUL a drum roll TRUM a drum TRUPÖN (LÜ) to flock (to) TRÜF a truffle TRÜIT a trout TSUG a maple tree TU too (= excessively) TUB a barrel, a keg, a tub TUBAT a tuba (musical instrument) TUDEL Tuesday TUDREDÄLÖN to panic TUF a bundle TUFAV disgust, nausea TUFRUTIDÖN to exploit TUG a virtue TUGÖFIK virtuous TUIG a branch TUIGAHON antlers TUIN a hosepipe TUITIK jagged, serrated TUL revolving, turning TULIP a tulip TULITIK dazzling TULÖN to be revolving/turning TUM a hundred TUMÖDIK excessive TUMÖDO excessively TUMYEL a century TUPIK bothersome, inconvenient TUPIT a (whipping) top (= child's toy) TUPITÖN to play at whip and top (= game) TUP (radio/TV) interference TUPÖN to disturb TUR (physical) exercise TURAV gymnastics, physical training TURB peat TURD a song-thrush TURN a turn (binos turn oba = it's my turn) TURNO in turn


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TURÖP a gymnasium, a fitness suite TUSUNIKO prematurely TUT a tooth TUTADOL a toothache TUTAKREM toothpaste TUTATAK an onslaught, a (surprise) attack TUTATAKÖN to invade, to take by surprise TUTÄD teething TUTEM a set of teeth TUTIKEF a toothbrush TUTILAFÄRMÜKAM a zip fastener TUTISANAVAN a dentist TUTISANÖP a dentist's surgery TUTÖBIDÖN to overexert, to overstrain TUÜKAM an exaggeration DREDILIK awesome TUÜKÖN to exaggerate TUVATAM flooding TUVATÖN to flood, to inundate TUVÄBÖP an orphanage TUVEDÖN to decipher, to solve (= puzzle/riddle) TUVEMIK colossal, gigantic TUVÖN to find TUZIL overenthusiasm TÜ at, on (= time) (preposition) (tü del balid mayula = on the lst May) TÜB a barrel, a tub TÜBEL a cooper TÜI about, approximately (preposition) (tüi düp kilid = about 3 o'clock) TÜIM thymus (gland) TÜLAKURB a crank TÜLÖN to turn, to twist TÜM a tower TÜMAGALAN a look-out, a watchman (on tower) TÜMOLOG etymology (= word derivation) TÜN tin TÜNABOK a tin (box, container) TUP a disorder, disturbance TÜREOID thyroid (gland) TUTÄD teething TÜPÜ within (= time) (tüpü vig bal = in a week's time) TÜRKIG a turkey TÜRKOT turquoise TÜT discipline TÜTEDÖN to discipline TÜVÖN to discover TVALET a toilet TVALETABASIN a lavatory pan TVILAPLATOT a tiled hearth (fireplace) TUVEDOT an answer, a solution (to a puzzle/riddle) TUVEDÖN to solve (puzzle/riddle) TYIRPÖN to cheep, to chirp, to twitter


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-------------------------------U------------------------------- U or (dels tel u kil = 2 to 3 days) U.......U either.......or UD or (= before a vowel) UD......UD either.......or (= before vowels) U VA....U VA whether......or else UDEL the day after to-morrow UDELO on the day after to-morrow US there (us dono = down there) USAO from there USIO to there, thither (usio ed isio = hither and thither) USIOVEG (the) outward journey USIÖ! Get out! USOARO to-morrow evening UT the one (hiut, jiut, utos, kel = the one who/that) UTAN, (KEL) the person, (who) UTO, (KÖ) there, (where) ÜFO anyhow, in any case, in that case


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-------------------------------Ü------------------------------- Ü or (= corresponding to Latin sive/seu) ÜD or (= before a vowel) ÜF in case of, insofar as (üf zesüdosöv = should it be necessary) ÜFO in that case, then (= questioning) (Kikodo üfo eselol-li osi? = then why have you sold it?) ÜFÜ in case of, in the event of ÜN at, in, on (time) (ün neit = at night) (ün del mu litik = in broad daylight) (ün soar fovik = on the following evening) (ün hitüp = in summer) (ün mul alik = from month to month) ÜNÜ within, in the course of (= time) (ünü brefüp = within a short time)


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-------------------------------V------------------------------- VA whether VAÄLANÖT a hazel-nut VAÄLATUIGÜL a divining rod VAB a car, a carriage, a coach, a vehicle VABADILÄD a compartment (= of coach) VABAM a drive (= in a vehicle) VABAMAKUL a highway, a thoroughfare VABAVEG a carriageway VABISTIRAN a car driver VABÖM a vehicle VABÖN to drive VAEN oats VAENABÜL oatmeal porridge VAET juice, sap VAETIK juicy VAETÖFIK succulent VAF a weapon VAFÄDÖN to drill (= soldiers on parade) VAFÖN to arm VAG a void VAGIK empty VAGIN a vagina VAGÜKÖN to empty VAIBÖN to drive (a vehicle) VAKEN a holiday VAKENÖN to be on holiday VAKENÜLÖN to take a break (= short holiday) VALÄDÖN to generalize VALEMIK general, universal VALEMO in general VALIK all VALIKOS all, everything (dunob valikosi, kelosi kanob dunön = I am doing everything that I can do) VALODIK overall, total VALODO in total VALÖPO everywhere VALROD a walrus VALT a waltz (dance) VALUT (currency) exchange VALÜT a whale VAMIK warm VAMOT heat, temperature VAMPIR vampire VAMÜKIAN a heater VAMÜKÖN to heat, to warm VAMÜLIK lukewarm, tepid VANELAGLADET a vanilla ice-cream VANIK futile, vain VANÜKÖN to frustrate, to thwart VAOGAD an avocado (pear) VAP gas VAPATRIDÖM accelerator pedal VAPIKÖN to evaporate VAPÜKÖM a carburettor VARÄK kelp VART a nodule, a wart


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VASOD a vase VASOV an oasis VAT water VATAFAL a cascade, a waterfall VATAM irrigation, watering VATANIVOD water level VATASALIG a weeping willow (tree) VATATIDEF a water shortage VATAVÄR a tumbler (= a glass for water) VATISÄDÜTAM dehydration VATONEDUGOLOVIK water-proof, water-tight VATÖFIK watery VATÖN to irrigate, to water VAULÖN to bark VAXEN a bilberry VÄK wax VÄKAMAGOT a wax figure/model VÄKIK waxen VÄKÖN to (coat with) wax VÄL a choice VÄLID a selection VÄLÖN to choose, to elect * välön (me mugaparat) = to click [computers] VÄNTAR an inventory (= stocktaking) VÄNTIL a valve VÄNTRILOKAN a ventriloquist VÄP an aroma, a perfume VÄR a (drinking) glass, a tumbler VÄRBATIM a verb tense VÄRET (+ GENITIVE) a glass (of) VÄRULÖN to bolt (a door) VÄT weight VÄTÖM a (weigh)scale VÄTÄLÖN to consider (mentally); to take into account VÄTÄLÖLO in consideration of, taking into account VÄTÖN to weigh (objects) VE along VEAD a case, a container VEADÖN to insert, to stick into VEAL a veil VEBÖN to hover VEDEL Wednesday VEDÖN to become VEDÜKÖN to cause to be(come) VEF a (sea) wave VEFAPAPAGIL a budgerigar VEFAFOMÖN to wave (hair) VEFALUNOT a wavelength (radio/TV) VEFAPAPAGIL a budgerigar VEG a road, a way VEGO on the way VEGABLEGOD a bend (in the road) VEGAMASUÄM a fare VEGAMATAIB a timetable (vegamataib trenas = a train timetable) VEGAMATARIF a fare VEGASNEL a slug VEGÄD a distance VEGIJONIAN a signpost VEGIKÖN (LÜ) to set off (for)


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VEGIL a lane VEIG transport VEIGAMEDÖM a means of transport VEIGÖM a vehicle VEIGÖN to transport VEIN a vein (anatomy) VEITACEDIK liberal VEITAFIT haddock VEITIK vast VEITOT width (= a measure) VEL seven VELSÄN Wales VELSÄNIK Welsh VELUVIK velvet VEMO very VEMÖF intensity VEN when (conjunction) VENEN poison VENENÖFIK poisonous, toxic VENENÖN to contaminate, to poison VENTÜR an adventure VENUD Venus (planet) VEOT crêpe, gauze VERAT (the) truth VERATIK true VERÄTIK correct, right (= not wrong) VERÄTO properly VERÄTÜKÖN to correct, to rectify, to verify VERIK absolute VERIM absolutism VESEP a wasp VESID a bladder (anatomy) VESTIB a hall, a lobby VESTIBÜL an entrance-hall VESTIG an investigation VESTIGATÄV an expedition VESTIGÖN to investigate VESTIGÜLÖN (EKI) to quiz (someone) VESÜD west VESÜDIK western VETÄDANÄM gravity (science) VETER cattle VETIK heavy VETOT weight (= how heavy something is) VETOTÖN (MÖ) to weigh (= a certain amount) VETÖFIK heavy, ponderous VEÜTIK important VI! oh, dear! VIADUK a viaduct VIÄL a violin VIDASIMIK wide-seamed VIDET latitude VIDIK broad, wide VIDIKAN eyesight VIDIKUM wider VIDOT width (dom labon vidoti piedas teldeg = the house is twenty feet wide) VIDÜKÖN to disseminate, to spread VIELIK colourful, pretty VIEN (the) wind


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VIENABLADÜL a gust (of wind) VIENIK windy VIENÖN to be windy (vienos = it's windy) VIENÜL a breeze VIETABON a kidney bean VIETÄDAMED bleach VIETÄDÖN to bleach VIETAFIT plaice VIETASTOFÄD household linen VIETÄDAMED bleach VIETÄDÖN (BOSI) to bleach (something) VIETIK white VIF speed VIFAGOL running, sprinting VIFAGOLÖN to run VIFIK fast, quick, rapid VIFIKUMÖN to get a move on, to hurry up VIFIKÜN quickest, soonest mögo vifiküno = as soon as possible VIFO quickly VIFOT a gear VIFOTAKURB a (vehicle) accelerator VIFOTATOVÖM a gear stick VIFÖ! Get a move on! Hurry up! VIFÖN to hurry VIFÜKUMAMAKURB accelerator pedal VIFÜKUMÖN(EKI/BOSI) to hasten (someone/something) VIG a week VIKOD a victory VIKODÖN to defeat, to conquer VIKTIM victim VIKTUALACEM a larder, a pantry VIKTUALS provisions (eatables) VIL (the) will VILAD a villa VILAG a village VILÄDIK arbitrary VILÄL will-power VILÄLIK strong-willed, stubborn VILOD a willow (tree) VILÖFIK willing (vilöfik ad yufön = willing to help) VILÖFO willingly VILÖN (+ INFIN) to want VILUPÖN to envelop, to wrap up VIM a fancy, a humour, a mood, a whim VIMIK moody VIN wine VINAKAV a wine cellar VINDIT revenge, vindictiveness VINDITÖN (EKE ME) to wreak revenge (on someone by means of) VINEGÖN to wave VINIG vinegar VINIGEDÖN to marinate VINYÄT a vignette VIO how (correlative) VIOD a hurt, an injury, a wound VIODÖN to hurt, to injure, to wound VIOL a violet VIOLÄTIK violet (colour)


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VIOMAFÄDO to what extent VIOR ivory VIÖN (DEMÜ) to lament, to wail (over) VIP a wish VIPÄR a viper VIPÖN to wish VIPRESIDAN a vice-president VIRABAN a Jacuzzi VIRATEP a tornado VIRÄD a whirl VIRGAN a virgin VIRIK turning, twisting VIRILÖN to swirl VIRÖN to twirl, to twist, to whirl VIRUD a virus VISEDÄLIK alert, clever, intelligent VISEDIK canny, clever, prudent, wise VISION a vision VISIPÖN to rustle (= of leaves), to whisper VISIT a visit VISITAN a visitor VISITÖN to attend, to visit VISKID whisky VISO face to face, opposite, vis-à-vis VISOIK facing VISOSEID confrontation VISUL a weasel VISUM a visa VISÜ opposite (lödom visü glüg = he lives opposite the church). VITIDABÄL a grape VITIDAGAD a vineyard VITIDAKLOP (the) grape harvest VITIDAVAET grape juice VITÖN to avoid VITÜR a pane (of glass) VITÜRAGLÄT a window-pane VITÜRIKLUINÖM a windscreen wiper VITÜRÖN to glaze VIUDAN a widow, a widower VIUDIKÖN to be widowed VIVAN a weaver VIVAPARAT a loom VIVASPÜL a shuttle VIVOT cloth, a fabric, a textile VIVÖN to weave VO indeed (vo-li? = isn't it?) VOADAHOG a leak VOADIK leaky VOADÖN to leak (to spring a leak = voadikön) VOAL an aroma, a fragrance (quickly passing) VOALASLENIK flimsy VOÄT a sensation, a thrill VOÄTIK candid, to the point VOB work VOBADEL a working day VOBAN a worker VOBÄDÖN to decipher, to make, to produce VOBED an effect


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VOBEDIK effective VOBEDÖN to act upon, to effect VOBIÄLIK diligent VOBOD a job, a task VOBÖN to work VOBÖP a laboratory, a study (room), a workshop VOBÜKAN an employer VOBÜKÄB an employee VOBÜKÖN (EKI) to employ (someone) VOD cotton wool (wadding) VODÖN to pad (with cotton wool) VOGÄD (the) fashion VOGÄDAN a (fashion) designer VOGÄDIK fashionable VOGÄDIJONAN (HI-/JI-) a (fashion) model VOGIKÖN (AS) to become fashionable (as) VOIKO really VOK a call VOKAT a vowel VOKÄDÖN to cry out, to shout VOKED a calling, a vocation VOKÖN to call, to fetch (egolof ad vokön sanani = she's gone to fetch the doctor) VOL (the) world * Kis in vol veitik . . . ? = what on earth . . . ? VOLÄD (the) world (in regard to human behaviour) VOLÄDAN a worldling VOLED kingdom (as in: planavoled = the plant kingdom) VOLF evolution * ma volf dinäda = as things have turned out VOLFÖN to develop, to evolve VOLKAN a volcano VOLLEYBALL el volleyball VOLT volt VOLUT a revolt VOLUTAN a rebel VOLUTIKÖN (TA) to revolt (against) VOLUTÖN (TA) to revolt, to rise up (against) VOM a woman VOMIK female VOMITÖN to throw up, to vomit VOMÖF femininity, womanhood VOMÜL a young woman, Miss VORÄDIK banal, boring, commonplace, derelict, run-down VORÄDIKÖN to fall into disuse, to run down VOREDIK worn out VORIK derelict, ruined, shabby VORÜKÖN to wear out VOTABUMÖN to rebuild VOTACEDIKÖN to change one’s mind VOTAFLANO on the other hand VOTAFLANÜ on the other side of... VOTAFOMAM a transformation VOTAFOMÖN to transform VOTAKLOTÖN to disguise VOTANEMÜKÖN to rename VOTASEIMO elsewhere VOTASTIDÖN to reform VOTIK another, other


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(bal pos votik = one after another) VOTIKAM an alteration VOTIKNA once more, one more time, other times VOTIKÖN to alter, to change VOTIKO otherwise VOTO else VOTÜKAM change VOTÜKAMIÄL a hankering after change VOTÜKÖN to alter, to change, to transform VÖD a word VÖDABID a part of speech (grammar) VÖDABUK a dictionary, a lexicon VÖDAFEIT an argument VÖDANUNIL a text message V0214DABUK a dictionary * vödabukapenotel = a lexicographer VÖDASTOK a vocabulary VÖDÄT lexeme VÖDED a (specialized) expression (vödeds jäfüda = jargon) VÖDEM a text VÖG a voice VÖGÄD an outcry, a shout, a tone (of voice) VÖGIK vocal VÖGOD a vote VÖGODAN a voter VÖGODÖN (PRO) to vote (for) VÖGODÖP a voting booth VÖL an inside wall VÖLAD value VÖLADIK valuable, worth-while VÖLADÜ to the value of... VÖLÄD a currency (= monetary system) VÖN antiquity VÖNAOLOVEIK traditional VÖNAPÜKAV philology VÖNÄD the past (not antiquity) VÖNÄDATIMÄD antiquity VÖNÄDIK old (not ancient) VÖNÄDAVOGÄDIK old-fashioned VÖNÄDOT antiquity VÖNIK ancient VÖNOTAV archeology VÖNOTS antiques VUIT wheat VUKÖN to practise usury, to profiteer VUL a root VULIKÖN to take root VULTUR a vulture VUM a worm VUMODÄMIK worm-eaten VÜM a womb VUN an injury, a wound VUNÄB a casualty VUNÖN to injure, to wound VUT anger, fury VUTIK furious VUTÖN to rage VÜ between VÜD an invitation


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VÜDÄB a guest VÜDÖN to invite VÜGOLÖN to interfere VÜKÖM intervention VÜKÖMÖN to intervene, to step in VÜM a lap, a womb VÜMADOG a lap-dog VÜO meantime, meanwhile VÜPLADOTAYEL a leap year VÜPLADÖN to insert VÜSPAD a space (between two objects) VÜSÜF an entr'acte (= theatre) VUTALIENET frenzy VÜTIM an interval VÜTIMO in the meantime, meanwhile VÜTROPÄN (the) tropics VÜYÜMÄD (RADIONIK) a connection, a link


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-------------------------------X------------------------------- XAB an axle XABABREK an axle breakdown XABAKLUF a linch-pin XABATUL axle rotation XAMEN an examination XAMAN an examiner XAMÄB a candidate (for an examination) XAMÖN to examine, to test XAMÜL an (oral) examination/test XAMÜLAN an (oral) examiner XAMÜLÖN to examine/test orally XÄAN a skin rash XÄINÖN to augment, to increase XÄN an increase XÄNABIM (extending) steps/ladder XÄNABOIB a stirrup (= for horses) XÄNAKÄV a (railway) platform XÄNÖM a step-ladder XÄNÖMATRID a rung (of a ladder) XÄNÖN to ascend, to climb, to go up, to mount (xänön tu geiliko sodas no kanoy golön föfio ni pödio = to climb too high so that one is unable to go either forwards or backwards) XIFIAD a sword-fish XILED banishment, exile, expulsion XILÄB an exile, an outlaw XILÖN to banish, to exile, to expel XILÖP a place of exile XILÜP (the length of) time of banishment/exile XIOM an axiom XÜD oxidation XÜDAJENÄD (the) process of oxidation XÜDÖN to oxidize


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-------------------------------Y------------------------------- YA already YAD a (court)yard YAG a hunt YAGADOG a beagle, a hound YAGADOM a hunting lodge YAGALEOPAR a cheetah YAGAN a hunter, a huntsman YAGÖN to hunt YAGÖN KLÄNO to stalk (animals) YAKT a yacht YAL a porch, a veranda YAM calamity, woe YAMEDÖN to snarl, growl YAMÖN to moan, to wail, to whine YAMÜLÖN to be monotonous/tedious YAN a door YANAGLEIPÄD a door handle YANAN a commissionaire, a door-keeper YANANOKÖM a door-knocker YANUL January YAT a squirrel YÄK a jacket YÄN yarn (= in textiles) YE however YEB grass YEBAFELED a lawn YEBAGIK grassy YEBALÄN grassland, a meadow YEBÄN a prairie, a steppe YEBIDÖN to graze YEBIFODIAN a grass-cutter, a mower YEBIFODÖN to cut/mow grass YEG an article, an object YEGÄD a subject, a theme, a topic YEL a year YELACEN (the) turn of the year, New Year (pö yelacen = at the start of a New Year) YELAFOLDEGAN a middle-aged person YELALUNÜPIK of many years' duration/standing YELAM an anniversary YELASÄSUN a season (of the year) YELOVAMALÄD jaundice YELOVATÜFUD yellow fever YELOVIK yellow YELOVILIK yellowish YILIDÖN (LO) to yield (to) YILÖN to dodge, to evade, to give way to YIONÜKÖN to ionize YISRAELÄN Israel YOF enjoyment, pleasure YOFIÄL pleasure-seeking YOFÖN (OKI) to enjoy (oneself) YOGURT yogurt YOIN a joint YOK a yoke (= for animals) YOKÄD a collar, a harness (= for animals) YOKÖN to harness, to subject


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YOYOD yo-yo (toy) YÖ! Hurrah! YÖBAVOKÄD a cry of jubilation YÖBÖLO jubilantly, triumphantly YÖBÖN to rejoice YÖGAN a juggler YUB jubilation, rejoicing YUBID a jubilee (yubid luldegyelik = a golden jubilee) YUBIDAN a jubilarian YUBIDÖN to celebrate an anniversary YUBIK(O) jubilant(ly); triumphantly YUBÖN to rejoice YUF assistance, help, support YUFAN an assistant, a helper YUFATIDAN a student teacher, an assistant teacher YUFAVÄRB an auxiliary verb YUFIÄL a willingness to help/serve YUFIÄLIK helpful YUFIDÖN to appeal to, to have recourse to YUFOT a service rendered YUFÖ! Help! YUFÖN to assist, to help YUFÜ with the help of... YUGABOM a cheek-bone YUGLANANÖT a walnut YUL an oath YULACÖDALEF a jury YULAKOMPENANEF a confederacy YULAN a person under oath YULID affirmation under oath YULIDÄB a person who has taken the oath YULIDÖN (EKI) to administer the oath (to someone) YULIK sworn under oath YULO under oath (fümükön bosi yulo = to affirm under oath) YULÖN to swear the oath YULUL July YUM connecting, joining YUMÄDALIM a link YUMÄDATREN a connecting train, a connection YUMÄDÖN to connect, to join YUMED a context YUMEDÜ in relation to... YURIN urine YURINATUIB urethra YÜMET a connection (personal) YUMOD a connection, a joint, a junction YUMÖF continuity YUMÜ in connection with... YUNIK young YUNIPABÄL a juniper berry YUNIPAGEIN juniper wine YUNÖF youthfulness YUNUL June YUNÜKÖN to make young again, to rejuvenate YUNÜP adolescence, youth YUPITÄR Jupiter (planet) YURINATUIB urethra YURINAVAN a urologist


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YURINÖN to make water, to piss, to urinate YUTOPIK ideal, utopian YÜLÖN to bet, to wager YÜM joining, linking YÜMAMALÜL a dash, a hyphen YÜMATONAT a connecting letter YÜMÄTÖN (KO) to combine (with), to connect (with) YÜMOT an affix YÜMÖF continuity YÜMÖN to assemble, to link, to put together


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-------------------------------Z------------------------------- ZA about, approximately (preposition) ZAÄR a maple (tree) ZAD fondness, tenderness ZADID molly-coddling, pampering ZADIDÖN to pamper, to spoil ZANÄDANEM an abusive name, a nickname ZAN a quarrel ZANÄDANEM a nickname (abusive) ZANÄDÖN to chide, to scold, to curse ZANIÄLIK quarrelsome ZANIÄLÖN to quarrel ZANÖN to bicker, to quarrel ZAO at about, at approximately (adverb) ZAR Tsar ZASTELIKOS a quasar (astronomy) ZÄDEL Saturday ZÄDÖN to spoil (children) ZÄL a feast, a fête, a festivity, a holiday ZÄLADEL(S) a holiday, (holidays) ZÄLALADÄLOD a festive atmosphere ZÄLAPLAD an amusement park ZÄLIZELÖN to celebrate/keep a feast, to make merry ZÄLÜL a party (= social gathering) ZÄLÜLAKLOTEM evening dress ZÄM cement ZÄMÖN to cement ZÄN (the) centre, (the) middle ZÄNABÜR Head Office, headquarters ZÄNAHITÜKAM central heating ZÄNÄDALESEATÖP concentration camp ZÄNÄDAVAMÜKAM central heating ZÄNÄDÖN to centralize, to concentrate ZÄNED (the) average, (the) standard ZÄNEDABÄLDOT middle age ZÄNEDIK average, medium ZÄNODAGRETIK medium ( size) at, to take aim


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ZENABLONIK ash blonde ZENAGEDIK ash grey ZENAKÖL ashen ZENEIT midnight ZENIÄR an ashtray ZENOLEFILÜKÖN to burn to ashes ZENÖN to (cover with) ash(es) ZEKOAP (the) waist ZEP approval, confirmation, permission ZEPABIK acceptable ZEPÖN to accept, to confirm, to permit ZEPÜ with the permission of... ZERAT a carab (tree) ZERÖNAN a midfield player (= football) ZESÜD necessity ZESÜDIK necessary ZESÜDO necessarily, of necessity ZESÜDÖN to be necessary ZEVEG a middle course ZI round about (adverb) (zi in top et = all round the place) (ai binof zi nilü ob = she never leaves me alone) ZIAN an aunt ZIB food ZIBABLÖGÄD a bite (to eat), a snack ZIBALISED a menu ZIBAM nourishment ZIBÄD a course (= of a meal) ZIBÄDAKAD a menu (à la carte) ZIBIDESIRIK gluttonous, greedy ZIBÖN to feed, to nourish ZIBUNÖN to cavort ZIF a city, a town ZIFAN a citizen ZIFASEKRETAN a town clerk ZIFAZILÄK a (city/town) district/quarter ZIFIK municipal ZIFLOTÖN to drift about ZIGAN a gipsy ZIGAR a cigar ZIGARÜL a cigarette ZIGARÜLIFILIDÖM a cigarette lighter ZIGARÜLIÄR a cigarette-case ZIGLIBÖN to wander around ZIGOLÖN to walk around ZIGZAGO zig-zag ZIIKÖN to circulate (nun at ya eziikon da zif lölik = this news is already all around town) ZINGIB ginger ZIÖB(S) cell(s) (chemistry) ZIPORÜT a goldfish ZIJEDÖN to throw about ZIKZAKIK forked (lightning) zigzag ZIKÖMÖN to stroll about ZIL diligence, earnestness, keenness


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ZILÄK an area, a region ZILÄKÖN to incorporate, to integrate ZILÄL rivalry ZILÄLÖN (TA/KO) to compete (against), to vie (with) ZILID a cylinder, a roll ZILIK diligent, eager, keen ZILOGAM circumspection, review ZILOGÖN to look around ZILÖN to be enthusiastic, to be keen ZIOBEDEM a battery (electric) ZIOM an uncle ZIPORÜT a goldfish ZIÖBEDEM a battery (electric) ZIÖN to circulate ZISPATÖN to walk about ZITER a zither ZISPATÖN to walk around (for pleasure) ZISÄK an opinion poll ZITRON a lemon ZIGOL a walk-about ZIIKÖN (to) circulate ZIVABÖN (to) bypass ZIVEGÖN to hike ZON a zone ZÖ! Just fancy that! ZÖG a delay, a postponement ZÖGAFIEN interest in arrears (= financial) ZÖGED prolongation ZÖGÖN to delay, to postpone, to put off ZÖNÜL a belt, a girdle ZÖT a coupon, a note (= small document) ZÖTÖN to certificate ZU further, in addition, moreover ZUG a course ZUGOT an excursion, a tour, a walk-about ZUGÖN to extend, to lead, to stretch (söp zugon zü zif = a trench goes all round the town) (veg zugon love bel = a path goes over the mountain) ZUIK extra ZUN anger, wrath ZUNIÄL ill-temper ZUNIÄLÖN to have a bad temper ZUNIK angry ZUNIKÖN to become angry ZUNÖN to be angry ZUNÜKÖN to make angry ZUNÜLIK sarcastic ZUO besides, in addition ZÜÄD a medium, a milieu, a way of life ZÜAMÖP (the) environment, a suburb, (the) surroundings ZÜAN a bystander ZÜDIK acid ZÜDÖFIK acid(ic), sour ZÜFLUMÖN to flow around ZÜIK surrounding ZÜJADÖN to shade ZÜKLOPÄOD an encyclopedia ZÜL nine


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ZÜLIUN an outline ZÜLOGOT a view ZÜMUF an orbit ZÜO around (golobs züo ve sirkül = we're walking around in circles) ZÜOT a circumference ZÜÖN to embrace, to surround ZÜPÄD an imitation ZÜPAN a disciple, a follower ZÜPÄDÖN to emulate, to imitate ZÜPÖN (EKI) to succeed (someone) ZÜSÖP a moat ZÜTEVÖN to roam ZÜXÄNÖN to change (buses. trains, 'planes)

Volapük-English Dictionary by Ralph Midgley

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