Polci

Polci
Dangin harshen	Harsunan Afirka da Asiya Harsunan Chadi Yaren Chadic West Chadic B (en) South Bauchi languages Polci
Lamban rijistar harshe
ISO 639-3	plj
Glottolog	nyam1284

Polci (Palci) harshen Chadic ne a Jihar Bauchi, Nijeriya.

Kalmomi

Zulanci

Kalmomin Zulanci (Zul, Zule) [Turanci: "dialect of Polci"] da Hausa da kuma Turanci:

Zulanci	Hausa	Turanci
bágùbì	jaldu	Senegal galago (Galago senegalensis)
bàrkùnú	barkono	chili pepper
bə̀rí	jan biri	patas monkey
bùbúlí	kukkuki	tree sp.
búrzíngìnì	zindi	tree sp.
bwátlè	birbiri	bird sp.
ɓáshè	kirya	tree sp.
ɓùtùm	tsabara	ɓúrì tree sp.
cá’ì	sarno	thatching needle
cáɲ	guza	monitor lizard
cémbə̀rì	shabiri	drongo
cénkùlè	cilakowa	crowned hornbill (onomatopoeic name)
cìcípí	konkoshiya	tree sp.
cíncìn	jemage	fruit-bat
círtə̀nì	haske	light
dàlbájìà	dalbajiya	tree sp.
dánzì	tamba	finger-millet
də̀kə́rì	damo	monitor lizard
də̀nzí	durungu	animal sp.
dòmí	tara	to gather together
dlə́ŋgàrì	durumi	fig tree sp.
dlèrkə́mì	reke?	sugar-cane cf.
éshè	tsamiya	tamarind
fə̀rání	ƙyasuwa	grass sp.
fùldìyátlì	cediya	fig tree sp.
gábə̀s	gabus	east
gə̀ɓáɲ	gamji	tree sp.
gə̀bzínè	dashi	tree sp.
gə̀ŋgə́lí	taura	tree sp.
gə̀sé	gindi	buttock
géʔè	madobiya	tree sp.
ghòl	farin ganye	wólí tree sp.
ghúdùrù	kurciya	dove sp. (name based on cry of dove)
gò	basiya	bushbuck
gòláŋ	makogoro	yárè throat
gólìmè	kakkara ("hookthorn")	acacia sp.
gòmbílí	gafiya, burgu	giant rat
gòshí	goshi?	forehead
gùgúʔí	tinya	Euphorbia sp.
gùjá	gyada	groundnut
gùrkí	doyan daji	wild yam sp.
gùʔé	kirkiki	awl ?
hámè	hamma	yawning
hàrádù	aradu	storm
hútè	doka	tree sp.
ìdrí	aɗuwa	soapberry tree
ìlémí	marke	tree sp.
ìmbrí	tsaada	tree sp.
ìmnú	yaya	how?
jáɓùrè	ɗinya	black plum
jèlí	kanya	ebony tree
jìŋgélì	maratayi	wall-hanger
káɲ	shaho, shirwa	raptor
kánsì	tofa	speargrass
kàrə̀ndí	kukubuwa	viper
kèrə̀ngéshì	jan yaro	tree sp.
kútə̀nùʔ	gamo	snake sp.
lá	sa	to put
làdbə́rì	wuyan damo	tree sp.
làmbə́rì	kalgo	tree sp.
líɓì	tunas	tree sp.
lìcá	yama	grass sp.
lítè	shamuwa	stork
m̀bùlésì	talatala	bird sp.
mùkú	gora	bamboo palm
námzhèrè	barewa	gazelle
ǹdə́pkì	bakin faru	tree sp.
ǹdérà	tafi	to go away, travel
né	saka	to put
ǹgórè	gaude	tree sp.
ǹjàwí	ɗanya	tree sp.
ǹjíɓì	uwar magunguna	tree sp.
páθgàmì	kurna	tree sp.
pómè	kondere	tree sp.
ràndà	miya ruwa	málè water-snake sp.
ránì	bilu	pot, big
rémì	tiriya	parrot sp.
rí	je	to go
shímì	tuwo	porridge
sùdá	suda	bird sp., small
súmè	konkoni	tree sp.
tàpótà (cf. zùlúmbìrì)	kokon biri	fruit tree sp.
tázhìkà	kabiri	weaver bird
tlárùmpè	karya gatari	tree sp.
tlə́rkə̀mì	maje	tree sp.
tlùká	giginya	fan palm
tùmcírì	ararabi	tree sp.
túrùmè	ɓaure	fig tree sp.
túzgà	farin faru	tree sp.
ùghwíná	kelli	tree sp.
wòbə̀lgámꜜí	jiri	tree sp.
wólwòlì	damasiri	snake sp., green
wómdlì	karfata	arm
wúkì	karara	cow-itch (Mucuna pruriens)
wùlí	dafara	plant sp.
yàdlə́rì	tsaure	grass sp.
yár bàdlə̀ bòmì	ba'u	bird sp.
yáwtè	yaute	bird sp.
yèmí	kwááshè	to collect
zàʔárì	sawarwara	linsang
zìmá	magariya	tree sp.
zíŋgèzómè	koŋkoŋ	snake sp. (very fast)
zómè	zomo	hare cf.
zùlúmbìrì (cf. tàpótà)	kokon biri	fruit sp.

Polci

Kalmomin Polci da Hausa da Turanci:

Turanci	Hausa	Polci
world	(duniya)	atl kwaŋ
earth, land	doron ƙasa	atl
earth=ground, soil	ƙasa	atl
dust	ƙura; ura	ruŋ
mud	taɓo; laka	ndwap
sand	yashi	nyaasən
mountain, hill	dutse; duc̣i; jigawa; tsauni	goŋ; ɓyaŋ; ɗee
plain, field	sarari	daasə
valley	kwari; kware	luut
island	tsibiri
mainland	nahiya
shore	gaɓa	bə sal
cave	kogo; kwarga	koroŋ; koroŋ tat; koroŋ pət
water	ruwa	maa
sea	teku	tapga maa
foam	kumfa
ocean	teku
lake	tafki	tapga
wave	igiyar ruwa
river, stream, brook	kogi	sal; ɗwaarə
spring, well	idon ruwa	googa
swamp	fadama	luut
waterfall	zubowan ruwa
woods, forest	daji; jeji	zəŋəm
tree (cf 08.600)	bishiya	pət
wood	itace	nyansə
stone, rock	dutse	tat
earthquake	girgizar ƙasa	atl dəŋəl
sky	sama	leyam
sun	rana	piɗii
moon	wata	car
star	tauraro	taŋətlə
lightning	walƙiya	vancibi
thunder	tsawa	bədlaa gaam
lightning (as striking)	walƙiya	vancibi
storm	ruwa da iska	van te yətər
rainbow	bakan gizo	dlantukure
light (noun)	haske	wuutu
darkness	duhu	dzughən
shade, shadow	inuwa	gwoŋsə
dew	raɓa	səsər
air	iska	yatər
wind	iska; guguwa	yatər
cloud	gajimare; girgije; hadari	gajimaare; shaar leyam; zunzuuru
fog	hazo	ɓwandi
rain (noun)	ruwan sama	van
snow (noun)	ƙanƙara
ice	ƙanƙara; ayas
weather	yanayi
fire	wuta	wuutu
flame (noun)	harshen wuta	nyatl uutu
smoke (noun)	hayaƙi	kələm
ashes	toka	geedlə
embers	garwashi	gəsəŋ wuutu
burn (vb trans)	ƙona	bak
burn (vb intrans)	ƙuna	cirəp
light, kindle, ignite	kunna	fat
extinguish	kashe	mbis
match (noun)	ashana; karawa	(ashaana); kərəɓə
firewood	makamashi; itacen girki	nyansə
charcoal	gawayi	ndughən
person, human being	mutum (masc.); mutuniya (fem.); ɗan Adam	mbaam
man (vs. woman)	namiji	mani
woman	mace	ger
male	namiji	mani
female	mace	ger
boy	yaro	miir
young man (adolescent)	ƙaramin yaro	wun kon
girl	yarinya	mii gwe
young woman (adolescent)	ƙaramar yarinya	wun gwe
child	yaro (masc.); yarinya (fem.)	miir
infant, baby	jariri	wumbarto
husband	miji	baa keen
wife	mata	(uwargida)
marry	aura	kap ger
marriage, wedding	aure	kaptə
divorce	saki	ŋgartə
father	uba; mahaifi	baa
mother	uwa; mahaifiya	dee
parents	mahaifa; iyaye	mərgən
married man	magidanci
married woman	matar aure	uwargida
son	ɗa	wun
daughter	'ya; ɗiya	wun gwe
offspring (son or daughter)	'ya'ya	miir
brother	ɗan'uwa; shaƙiƙi	yees
older brother	wa	daŋ yees
younger brother	ƙane	win yees
sister	'yaruwa; shaƙiƙiya (?)	waas
older sister	ya	waas
younger sister	ƙanwa	waas
sibling	'yan'uwa
twins	tagwaye	paas
grandfather	kaka (namiji)	jer
old man	tsoho	gwaasi
grandmother	kaka (mace)	jer
old woman	tsohuwa	basi manya
grandson	jika	wun jer
granddaughter	jikanya	wun jer
uncle	kawu	kawo
mother's brother	rafani; kawu (?)	kawo
father's brother	baffa	baaba
aunt	gwaggo	wobna
mother's sister	gwaggo (?)	kawo
father's sister	baba	wobna
nephew	ɗan-
niece	'yar-
cousin	ɗan'uwa; 'yaruwa; abokin wasa; taubashi	yees; waas
ancestors	mutanen dauri; kakannin-kakanni
descendants	zuriya
father-in-law (of a man)	suruki	kwam
father-in-law (of a woman)	suruki	kwam
mother-in-law (of a man)	suruka; sarakuwa	kwam
mother-in-law (of a woman)	suruka; sarakuwa	kwam
son-in-law (of a man)	suruki	kwam
son-in-law (of a woman)	suruki	kwam
daughter-in-law (of a man)	suruka; sarakuwa	kwam
daughter-in-law (of a woman)	suruka; sarakuwa	kwam
stepfather	mijin uwa	baa gən
stepmother	kishiyar uwa
stepson	agola	(agoola)
stepdaughter	agoliya	(agoola)
orphan	maraya (masc.); marainiya (fem.)	kəi
widow	matar takaba	takaba
widower	gwauruwa; matar takaba
relatives, kinsmen	dangi	zuuriya
family	iyaye; iyali	iyaali
I	ni	am
you (singular)	kai (masc.); ke (fem.)	kii
he/she/it	shi (masc.); ita (fem.)	yaa
we	mu	mii
we (inclusive)	mu	mii
we (exclusive)	mu	mii
you (plural)	ku	kii
they	su	wur
animal	dabba; naman daji	tloo
male (adj)	namiji	mani
female (adj)	mace	mədli
livestock	dabbobin kiwo	tloo bən
pasture	makiyaya	ləəp
herdsman	makiyayi	kon lii
stable, stall	barga	kanja
cattle (bovine)	shanu	tlaa
bull	bijimi	tlaa
ox	sa	tlaa
cow	saniya	tlaa
calf	maraƙi	nyalbi
sheep	tunkiya	təm
ram	rago	gaŋlaŋ
ewe	tunkiya	təm
lamb	'ya'yan tumaki	mii təm
boar	gadu; mugun dawa; alhanzir	shiŋərim
sow (2)	macen alade	(alade)
pig	alade	alade
goat	akuya	maar
he-goat	bunsuru	gwapshəŋ
kid	ɗan akuya; 'yar akuya	wun maar
horse (equine)	doki	pərsə
stallion	ingarma
mare	goɗiya	(goɗiya)
foal, colt	duƙushi	wun pərsə
ass, donkey	jaki	shyaaki
mule	alfadari	(alfadari)
fowl	kaza	kooro
cock, rooster	zakara	toghsə; twaghsə
hen	kaza	kooro
chicken	kaza	kooro
duck	agwagwa	(agwagwaa)
goose		agwagwaa maa
nest	sheƙa; gidan tsuntsu	been yaadli
bird	tsuntsu	yaadli
heron	zalɓe	gwarmadak
eagle	gaggafa; juhurma	gəəm
hawk	shaho	suura
vulture	ungulu	kwaɗak
bat	jemage	zəŋər
parrot	aku	(aku)
crow	hankaka	ŋgwaak
dove	kurciya	ciguuru; cugooro
owl	mujiya; duji	zhizhi
dog	kare (masc.); karya (fem.)	yar
rabbit	zomo	zom
cat	kyanwa; mage; kule	muus
mouse, rat	ɓera	kusum
fish	kifi	geesi
fin (dorsal)	fiffiken kifi	bəghəm geesi
fishscale	sikelin kifi	kor geesi
gill	harza	bəghəm geesi
shell	ƙumba	gyiŋgyal
lion	zaki	bor
fox	yanyawa	byau
deer	barewa	mbaran
monkey	biri	garə; bərr; dzuŋbər
elephant	giwa	liŋ
camel	raƙumi	(rakˀumi)
insect	ƙwaro	pupələm
louse	ƙwarƙwata	kwarkwata
nit (louse egg)	ƙoyin ƙwarƙata
flea	ƙuma	twadlii
centipede	shanshani	dzuŋganca
scorpion	kunama	yində
cockroach	kyankyaso	pupələm
ant	kiyashi
spider	gizo-gizo	loghən
spider web	saƙar gizo-gizo	been loghən
bee	ƙudan zuma	dzom
beeswax	kakin zuma
beehive	amya
wasp	zanzaro	hiŋhiŋ
fly	ƙuda	yaləm
sandfly (midge), gnat	ƙuda; wani irin
mosquito	sauro	furen
worm	tana	byamlak
snake	maciji	koŋkoŋ
firefly	maƙesuwa	mbil
butterfly	malam-buɗa-littafi	pakpaksher
grasshopper	fara	kaaɓən
snail	dodon koɗi	toŋlaŋ
frog	kwaɗo	tajoori
lizard	ƙadangare	tablaŋ
crocodile, alligator	kada	korom
turtle	kunkuru	kurbi
body	jiki	dlii
skin, hide	fata	kur
flesh	tsoka	sooka
hair (head)	gashi; suma (male)	tsuruŋ
beard	gemu	bəmzə
body hair	gashi	tsuruŋ dlii
pubic hair	gashin gaba	tsuruŋ gaamwar
dandruff	amosani	tsagha gaam
blood	jini	buran; bəran
vein, artery	jijiya	tsop buran
bone	ƙashi	gooloo
rib	haƙarƙari	goolə gəp
horn	ƙaho	mbee
tail	jela (fem.); bindi (masc.); wutsiya	tsər
back	baya	kar
spine	ƙashin baya	goolə kar
head	kai	gaam
side of head, temple	gefen kai	kum gaam
skull	ƙoƙon kai	gooloo gaam
brain	ƙwaƙwalwa	ɓurgo gaam
face	fuska	yiir
forehead	goshi	naŋ gaam
jaw	muƙamuƙi	goolaŋa
cheek	kunci	gəsh kəəˑm
chin	haɓa	boghom
eye	ido	yiir
eyebrow	gira	gəŋ iir
eyelid	fatar ido	kur-yiir
eyelash	gashin ido	tsuruŋyir
blink	ƙifta ido	njəpyiir
ear	kunne	kəəm
earlobe	fatar kunne	wal kəəm
earwax	dauɗon kunne	nzuk kəəm
nose	hanci	cin
nostril	kafar hanci	shuu cin
mucus (nasal)	majina	naghan
mouth	baki	bii
beak	bakin tsuntsu	bii yadli
lip	leɓe	wal bii
tongue	harshe	nyatl
tooth	haƙori	shen
gums	dasashi	deelim
molartooth	matauni	karagha
neck	wuya	yuwar
nape of neck	ƙeya; bayan wuya
throat	maƙogwaro	ŋgwaŋəlaŋ
shoulder	kafaɗa	bablaŋ
shoulderblade	allon kafaɗa	goolə bablaŋ
collarbone	ƙashin wuya	goolə yuwar
arm	hannu	aam
armpit	hamata	dlaŋgo
elbow	gwiwar hannu	ŋgwatl
wrist	wuyar hannu	yuwar aam
hand	hannu	aam
palm of hand	tafin hannu	gip aam
finger	yatsa	mii aam
thumb	babban ɗan yatsa	goŋ aam
fingernail	farce	mbek
claw	ƙambori	mbek
leg	ƙafa	asəm
thigh	cinya; katara	tsəghən
calf of leg	sha-raɓa
knee	gwiwa	gaam kwitlkən
foot	ƙafa	asəm
ankle	idon ƙafa; idon sawu	yiir asəm
heel	diddige; digadigi; dugadugi; dunduniya	ɓəpsə asəm
footprint	sawun ƙafa	rəp asəm
toe	yatsa; yatsan ƙafa	mii asəm
wing	fiffike	bəghəm
feather	gashi	tsuruŋ
chest	ƙirji	bəgəəp
breast (of woman)	nono; mama	neen
nipple, teat	kan nono	bəneen
udder	hantsa	neen
navel	cibiya	mbutl
heart	zuciya	mbatl
lung	huhu	vaktarak
liver	hanta	mbatl
kidney	ƙoda	mbarləm
spleen	saifa	labaara
stomach	ciki	tuu
intestines, guts	hanji	wat
waist	ƙugu	ndaŋ; gəsh tuu
hip	kuturi	kuŋtukuŋ
buttocks	ɗuwawu	gəsh; gish
womb	mahaifa; ciki	tler gərəghən
testicle	golo	jindi
penis	azzakari	wagham
breathe, breath	yi numfashi	səghəntə
yawn, gape	hamma	həəm
hiccough	shaƙuwa	tləghət
cough	tari	itlaa
sneeze	yi atishawa	disha
perspire	yi gumi; yi zufa	saaləmtə
spit	tofa	topa
vomit	yi amai	biighən
bite	ciza; cizo	nyaŋsə
lick	tanɗa	ɓəəp
dribble	ɗigowan ruwa
sleep	barci	yimbur
snore	minshari	kwaraghən
dream	yi mafarki	farwali
wake up	tashi daga barci	tlet
break wind	yi tusa; huta	ti ish; ti
urinate	yi fitsari	ti baas
defecate	yi kashi	ndzom ish
have sexual intercourse	yi jima'i	kwak
shiver	yi ɓari	dlaar
bathe	yi wanka	fwaptə
beget (of father)	haifi
born (to be)	haifa	gər
pregnant	(mai) ciki	tuughə gərtə
conceive	ɗau ciki	pər tuu
live, living, life	rai; rayuwa	shik-; baltə
die, dead	mutu; mutuwa	məs; məsi
drowned	cinyewar ruwa
kill	kashe	kashe
corpse	gawa	vuni
bury (the dead)	binne	laaptə
grave, tomb	kabari	gaam gipsə
strong, mighty, powerful	ƙaƙƙarfa	nyap; nyapkən
weak	rauni	foghəl
well, health	lafiya	tlet kalaw
sick, sickness	ciwo; cuta; rashin lafiya	shekamkam
fever	zazzaɓi	ŋanŋən
goiter	maƙoƙo	mwaɗəyuwar
cold (catarrh)	mura	naaghan
wound, sore	rauni	ciwo
bruise	ƙujewa	mok
swelling	kumburi	mwat
itch	ƙaiƙayi	kaptə
blister	bororo
boil (noun)	ƙurji; maruru	wanjaane
pus	ɗiwa	roo
scar	tabo	lowan
cure, heal	warkar	fəɗə
physician	likita	likitən; kon woghən
medicine, drug	magani	woghən; woghən bən
poison	guba; dafi	maa woghən; pyas woghən
tired, weary	gajiya	gəji
rest	huta	səghən
lazy	malalaci
bald	sanƙo	mogha gaam
lame	gurgu	ŋgurum
deaf	kurma	ndwaghəm
mute	bebe	ɓaaɓa
blind	makaho	dzuwaan
intoxicated	buguwa	ɗok nə zuri
naked, bare	tsirara	(siraara)
eat	ci	ci
food	abinci	rəpci
cooked	dafu	tsor
raw	danya	ɗeghai
ripe	nuna	nyoo
green, unripe	ɗanye	gwaami
rotten	ruɓaɓɓe	roos
drink	sha	tlee
hunger	yunwa	gusum
famine	yunwa	raaraka
thirst	ƙishirwa	gər maa
suck	tsotsa	ɓəəp
chew	tauna	ɗaam
swallow	haɗiya	zəngaa
choke	ƙwara; ƙwaru	ŋgap yuwar
cook	girka; dafa	tsor
boil (vb)	tafasa	ful
roast, fry	gasa; soya	bak
bake	gasa	bak
oven	obin; tanderu	tandeeruu
pot, cooking vessel	tukunya	caan; taŋ
kettle	buta	caan
pan	kwano
dish	tasa; kwano
plate	faranti
bowl	kwano; kasko
pitcher, jug	tulu; buta
cup, drinking vessel	kofi
saucer	fale; faranti
spoon	cokali	kəŋga
knife (2)	wuƙa	sərəp
fork (2)	cokali mai yatsu
tongs	hantsaki	ŋgal
meal (a)	kalaci	rəpci
breakfast	karin kumallo	rəpcighə tlitliin
lunch	abincin rana	rəpcighə piɗi
dinner	abincin dare	rəpcighə vor
supper	abincin dare	rəpcighə vor
peel	ɓare	tyat
sieve, strain	tace	tsərəŋ
scrape	kuje; kankare; katse	wagha
stir, mix	juya; dama; tuƙa	kətl
bread	(burodi)
dough	kwababben fulawa
knead	cuɗa
meal, flour	gari; tsaki	cap
crush, grind	ɓarza; niƙa	nok; noghvon
mill	ma'aikata	rəp mbaaɓə
mortar (2)	turmi	itlaŋ
pestle	taɓarya	aam itlaŋ
meat	nama	tloo
soup, broth	romo; miya	miitli
vegetables	kayan lambu	rəpkə lambu
bean	wake	zaam
potato	dankali	lawur
fruit	'ya'yan itace	gər pət
bunch	tari; ɗauri	dzom
fig	ceɗiya; ɓaure	tsorom
grape	inabi
nut	'ya 'yan itace
olive	zaituni
oil	mai	ɗiin
grease, fat	maiƙo	ɗogho
salt	gishiri	kwi
pepper	barkono	talas
chili pepper	barkono
honey	zuma	dzom
sugar	sukari	(səkar)
milk (noun)	madara; nono	madara
milk (vb)	tatsa	zhootə neen
cheese	cuku; cukwi
butter	man shanu	ɗiin tlaa
beverage, drink	abin sha
mead	giya; giyar zuma	ɗok
wine	giya; giyar inabi
beer	giya; barasa	ɗok
fermented drink	giyar hatsi	ɗok
egg	ƙwai	mbwatl
egg yolk	ƙwanduwa
put on (clothes)	sanya	ŋgar loghət
clothing, clothes	kayan jiki; sutura	loghət
tailor	tela; maɗinki	(tela)
cloth	yadi; zane
wool	ulu
cotton	audauga	pəɗək
silk	siliki; alharini
fur	gashi	tsuruŋ
leather	fata; ƙirgi	kur
spin	kaɗa	mbok
spindle	mazari	kaskara
weave	saƙa	tsoghay
loom	masaƙa
sew	ɗinka	rap
needle	allura	alluura
awl	mahuji	zhoŋar
thread	zare; arafiya; abawa	abawa
dye	rini
cloak	alkyabba
poncho	taguwa
woman's dress	zane
coat	kwat; manto
shirt	taguwa
collar	kwala; wuya
skirt	siket
grass-skirt	siketi; ɗan-tofi	ŋgar wal
trousers	wando
stocking, sock	safa
shoe	takalma	cugopsi
boot	(but)	(but)
shoemaker, cobbler	baduku
hat, cap	hula; malafa	(taagiiya)
belt, girdle	bel; santir
glove	safar
veil	hijabi	(hijaab)
pocket	aljihu	(aljuhu)
button	maɓalli	(aniinii)
pin	fin; allura
ornament, adornment	abin ado; kayan ado	ərəm ado
jewel	dutse
ring (for finger)	zobe	(zobbe)
bracelet	abin hannu	yit
necklace	abin wuya	zululu
bead	dutsen ado
earring	'yan kunne
headband, headdress	ɗankwali	kwaali
tattoo	shasshawa	tloolə
handkerchief, rag	mayani; hanciki
towel	tawul	(taawul)
comb	matsefi	zaar
brush	buroshi
braid	kitso; kitsa; tufka; taura	tsoghə gaam
razor	aska; (reza)	(reza)
ointment	maganin shafawa	ɗiin
soap	sabulu	(saabulu)
mirror	madubi	(maganii)
dwell, live	zauna; zama	shik
house	gida	keen; tlaap
hut	ɗaki; bukka	kanja
garden-house	gidan gona
tent	laima; tanti
yard, court	farfajiya	ɗəl keen
meeting house	gidan taro
room	ɗaki	tlaap
door, gate	ƙofa; ƙyaure	biibi
doorpost, jamb	dokin ƙofā; ƙofar ɗaki	gaam biibi
lock (noun)	makulli	(makulli)
latch, door-bolt	sakata	(sakata)
key	makulli; mabuɗi	(mabuuɗi)
window	taga	(taaga)
floor	daɓe	(daɓee)
wall	bango; garu	tu keen
fireplace	ɗakin girki	been tsop
stove	murhu	pyeghət
chimney	bututun hayaƙi; mafitar hayaki
ladder	tsani; kwaranga	dlaŋtaŋ
bed	gado	gudu
pillow	matashin kai	ərkənnə
blanket	bargo	bargoo
chair	kujera	daan
table	tebur	(teebur)
lamp, torch	fitila	(pitila)
candle	kyandir	(kyandir)
shelf	kanta	aam kir
trough	komi; akala	kumtə
roof	(rufi); jinka	yar
thatch	jinka	yar
ridgepole	azaran rumfa	ghart
rafter	azaran jinka
beam	ginshiƙi; azara; (bim)	taŋka
post, pole	turke; tsarnu; dirka	tsaŋ
board	katako	(kaataakoo)
arch	baka	məəm
mason	magini; mason
brick	tubali; birgi	goŋraŋ
mortar	kwaɓi	gurugho
adobe	tubali
farmer	manomi	mun ŋgərəghə
field (for cultivation)	gona	zhim
garden	lambu	(lambu)
cultivate, till	yi noma	ŋgərəghə
fence	shinge; danga	(darni)
ditch	kwalbati; gata; gwalalo	(gada)
plow	kafta; garma	jer
furrow	kunya	zhel
dig	haƙa; kaftu; nome; rora; farta; tona	ɗok shuu; kəptə
spade	shebur; tebur	yuuru
shovel	shebur
hoe	fartanya	yuuru
fork	cokali mai yatsu
rake	manjagara	(manjagara)
sow	shuka	kəp
seed	iri	batər
mow, reap	yanke ciyawa; girba	tloo
sickle, scythe	lauje	(lauje)
thresh	sussuka	zok
threshing-floor	masussuka
crop, harvest	shuka-shuka	(girbi)
grain (barley, oats etc)	hatsi	wu
wheat	alkama
barley	sha'ir
rye	hatsi
oats	hatsi
maize, corn	masara	buŋgwaaren
rice	shinkafa	shiŋga
grass	ciyawa	məi
hay	ingirici; busasshiyar ciyawa	kun məi
plant (noun)	shuka; tsiro	kəp
plant (vb)	shuka	kəp
root	saiwa	tlertə pət; tler pət
branch	reshe	bə aam; aam pət
leaf	ganye	wal
flower	fure	pas
tree	itaci; bishiya	pət
vine	raɓa-danni
tobacco	(taba)	taaba; tunkura
smoke (tobacco)	sha (taba)	kələm
pipe	lofe	cantaaba
tree stump	kututture; tushiya	ndənzə pət
tree trunk	gangar jiki
forked branch	gwafa	ŋgapcaŋ
bark	ɓawo	koor pət
sap	ruwan bishiya	nzuk
palm tree	bishiyar kwakwa	(kwaakwaa)
coconut	kwakwa	(kwaakwaa)
citrus fruit	(lemo)
banana tree	bishiyar ayaba	ayaba
banyan	bishiyar banyan
sweet potato	dankali	lawur
yam	doya	gutlum
tapioca, manioc, cassava	rogo
gourd	duma	kaalə
pumpkin, squash	kabewa	ɓaar
bamboo	gora	məghə
sugar cane	rake	(rike)
fish poison (root)	dafin kifi	maakoba; maakuba
nettle	tsiro
mushroom	naman kaza	#NAME?; mbarmat; ləɗəntə; gaŋgaŋ zoomoo
do, make	yi	pur
work	aiki	səntə
bend	lanƙwasa; sunkuya	ŋgwoŋ
fold	ninke; karya	naak
tie, bind	ɗaura	ləŋ
untie	kwance; sunce	təs
chain	sarƙa	sarka
rope, cord	igiya	tler
knot (noun)	ƙulli	kutl
strike (hit, beat)	doka; duka; buga	dzu
pound with fist	daka; kirɓa; casa	ɗok
cut	yanka	njaŋ
cut down	sare	rapsə
chop, hew	datsa	rapsə
stab	soka	ɓəŋ
knife	wuƙa	sərəp
scissors, shears	almakashi
ax	adda; gatari; kurada	wotkə
adze	gizago; masassaƙi	kas
break	fasa; karya; tsinka	tsak
broken	karya	ŋgəl
split	raba	vye rop
tear	yaga	tarr; tla�ktə
flay, skin	feɗe	lurr
rub, wipe	goga; goge	berrdlek
stretch	miƙa	tək
pull	ja	jaa
spread out	watsa	baza
hang up	rataya	zat
press	goge; danna	dənna
squeeze, wring	matsa	zho
pour	zuba	gasaŋ
wash	wanke	fwap
sweep	share	saat
broom	tsintsiya	səndaarə
tool	kayan aiki	ərəm mbaaɓə
carpenter	kafinta	(kaapinta)
build	gina	tsok
bore	ɓusa; huda	ɓəŋ
hollow out	rarake	kumtə
saw	zarto	zartə
hammer	guduma	fəmbə
nail	ƙusa	mbek
glue	liƙi
smith, blacksmith	maƙeri	shugop
forge	ƙera; ƙira	shugop
anvil	uwar maƙera	been shugop
cast (metals)	ƙera
gold	zinari	zinari
silver	azurfa	tookiya
copper, bronze	tagulla	lagham val
iron	baƙin ƙarfe	dzuŋ val
lead (noun)	darma; dalma	(dalmaa)
tin, tinplate	kuza	gyenəŋ
potter	mai ginin tukwane	ger (kon) tsogho waasən
mold (clay etc)	yi zubi
clay	laka
glass	gilashi
weave, plait	saƙa	tsok
basket	kwando	gəəptə
mat	tabarma	kwaasə
rug	darduma; kilago	darduma
netbag	jaka mai raga-raga	kataŋkoo
fan (noun)	mafici; fanka; figini	mafifici
fan (vb)	fīfīta; hura	(fifita)
carve	sassaƙa	ɓok
sculptor	masassaƙi	kon ɓok; kon ɓogha
statue	mutum-mutumi	wun baam
chisel	cisur; maƙanƙari	giŋgyal
paint (noun)	shafe; fenti	(penti)
paint (vb)	yi wa fenti	pur (penti)
move	motsa	pərdli
turn over	juya	bal; bali
turn around	karkata	ŋgwaktə
wind, wrap	naɗa	naak
roll	gara; cura	tumti
drop (vb)	ya da; faɗi	nda
twist	murɗa	byaŋar
rise	tashi	tswa; tsoo
raise, lift	ɗaga	ɗaga
fall	faɗi	nda
drip	ɗiga; tarara
throw	jefa	ŋgar
catch (ball)	kama; cafe	guɓi
shake	kaɗa; girgiza	dəŋəl
flow	gudana
sink	nitse	mbul
float	taso kan ruwa; yi iyo	məər adan maa; tlet adanmaa
swim	yi iyo	dali maa
dive	tsinduma
splash	fantsama	pyaasa
sail (vb)	tashi
fly (vb)	tashi	tleda leyam
blow	kaɗa; busa	fwaat
creep, crawl	rarrafa	gurruptə
kneel	durƙusa	zhok
crouch	laɓe	gurup
slide, slip	zame	sheləŋtə
jump, leap	tsalle	raam
kick	buga; shura	mbok; omti mvok
dance	rawa	tlaar
walk	yi yawo	dəksə
limp	yi dingishi	ŋgurum
run	gudu	kətər
go	tafi	nduu
go up	haura	tswa; tsoo
climb	hau	tsoo
go down	sauka	myes; mees
go out	fita	ɗəl
come	zo	rit
come back	dawo; komo	mən
go away, depart	tafi	nduu
disappear	ɓace	mal
flee	sheƙa da gudu	pyar tee kətərtə
follow	bi	bilti
pursue	fafara	ndaa tee aakar
reach, arrive	isa	tsullə
approach	dosa; raɓa	roomat
enter	shiga	soo; tsət
carry (bear)	ɗauka	kən
carry-in-hand	riƙa	guɓi
carry-on-shoulder	ɗauka a kafaɗa
carry-on-head	ɗauki a ka
carry-underarm	rataya
bring	kawo	yoor ...rit
send	aika	sən
lead (vb)	yi wa ja-gora; shugabanci
drive	tuƙa	ləm
ride	hau	tsoo
push, shove	tura; ture	tum
road	hanya	tsop
path	turba; 'yar hanya	tsop
bridge	gada	(gada)
carriage, wagon, cart	kura; keken shanu; amalanke; (wagunu); taragu
wheel	wili	garegare
axle	asil
yoke	sandar keken shanu
ship	jirgin ruwa babba
boat	jirgin ruwa ƙarami
canoe	kwale-kwale; jirgi	kumtə
raft	gadon fito
oar	sandar tukin jirgin ruwa	meelaŋ kaɗa tu jirgi
paddle (noun)	matuki
row (vb)	tuƙa	(tukai)
rudder	sandar tukin jirgin ruwa
mast	sandar kyallen cikin jirgin ruwa
sail (noun)	zanen jirgin ruwan
anchor	ƙugiya
harbor, port	bakin ruwa; tashar jirgin ruwa
land (vb)	isa gaɓa; isa bakin ruwa
have	karɓa	kap
own, possess	mallaka
take	ɗauka; karɓa	kən
seize, grasp	ƙwace	voktə
hold	riƙe	guɓi
get, obtain	samu	pat
keep, retain	keɓe; ajiye	vundər
thing	abu	ərəm
give	bayar	buri
give back	mayar	məndər
preserve, look after	adana
save, rescue	kuɓutar	ɗəlti
destroy	halaka	lii
harm, injure, damage	raunana	(cucee)
seek, look for	nema	mbək; mbəghə
find	samu; gano; tsintsa	paɗi
lose	ya da; ɓace; ɓatar; ci; kasa	mal
release, let go	saka	ŋgar
money	kuɗi	wurɓə
coin	tsabar kuɗi	saaba
rich	mai kuɗi; attajiri	yan rəp
poor	matalauci	barak rəəp
beggar	maroƙi; almajiri	bara
avaricious, stingy	marowaci	ɗaasə
lend	ranta; ara wa	dzur
borrow	ara; ranta	kap dzur
owe	bi bashi	biltədzur
debt	bashi	dzur
pay (vb)	biya	kwaat
account, reckoning	bayyana	tsul
tax, tribute	haraji	wurɓə gandu
hire	yi haya; ɗauka	hayaa
wages	albashi; kuɗin sati; kuɗin ƙwadago	kwattəghə caar
earn	sami lada; sami albashi
buy	saya	ɗep
sell	sai da; sayar	ɗeeɓər
trade, barter	furfura; yi ciniki	(kasuwanci)
merchant	ɗan kasuwa	kon kasuwa
market (place)	kasuwa; maciya	(kaasuwa)
store, shop	kanti; shago	(kanti)
price	kuɗi; farashi	(laada)
dear (costly, expensive)	tsada	(saada)
cheap	araha	(araha)
share (distribute)	raba	vye
weigh	auna	pyaghsə
after	bayan	taŋkar
behind	bayan; baya	kar
beside	gefen	aa bə; bə
down, below	a ƙasa	aa atl
before	kafin	panti; dede
front	gaba	nan
inside, in	ciki	a gip
outside	waje; baya	kaari
under	ƙar̃ƙashin	aa gəsh
up, above	a sama	aa leyam
place	wuri	rəəp
put	sa; saka; sanya; ajiye	naa
sit	zauna	shik
lie down	kwanta; yi kwanciya	məər
stand	tsaya	dler
remain, stay	tsaya; zauna	ɓəətəŋ
remains, left overs	saura; rage	pasaŋi
collect, gather	tara	dzomi
pick up	ɗaga / ɗauko; ɗauka	kən
pile up	tara; tsiba	kashi
join, unite	haɗa; haɗu	maŋ
separate	ware; raba	vye
divide	raba	vye
open	buɗe	ta
shut, close	rufe	git
cover	rufe	zupti
hide, conceal	ɓoya	vundər
high	bisa; sama	leyam
low	fasa; maras tsayi	atl
top	sama	byaŋ
bottom	gindi; ƙar̃ƙashi	gəsh
end	ƙarshe	liŋ
pointed	tsini	byertə
edge	gefe; baki	bii
side	gefe; ɓangare	kar
middle, center	tsakiya	dlam
right (side)	dama	shimlə
left (side)	hagu	kalaŋ
near (adv)	kusa da	mat
far (adv)	nesa	dleyam
east	gabas	vaari tee mi
west	yamma	leyam teemi
north	arewa	areewa
south	kudu	kudu
grow	ƙaru; girma
measure	auna; gwada	gwada
span, fathom	ɗani
large, big	babba	daŋai
small, little	ƙarami	gəɓi
long	tsawo; dogo	zhaŋti
tall	dogo	lwii
short	gajere	ndəghei
wide, broad	faɗi; faffaɗa	ŋaləŋai
narrow	maras fāɗi; tsukakke	maɓi
thick (in dimension)	kauri	tswa
thin (in dimension)	siriri	jalaŋlal
deep	zurfī; zuzzurfa	goroŋ; goroŋi
shallow	maras zurfi	goroŋ nəŋ
flat	bai daya; lebur	kwaghal
straight	miƙaƙƙe	təghei
crooked	lanƙwashe	ŋgwoŋ
hook	ƙugiya	(kuugiyaa)
corner	kwana; kusurwa	duŋgu
cross	(kuros)
square	murabba'i
round	kewayayye; zagayayye
circle	da'ira; kewaye	kugh loghəi
sphere, ball	ƙwallo
line	layi
hole	rami	shuu
like, similar	kamar	waa
change	sake; canja	(canji)
zero, nothing	sifiri
one	ɗaya	nəm; bəgya
two	biyu	rop
three	uku	meen
four	huɗu	woopsə
five	biyar	naamtam
six	shida	maagh
seven	bakwai	wussərəmeen
eight	takwas	wusupsə
nine	tara	nantorəpsə
ten	goma	zup
eleven	goma sha ɗaya	zup tlii nəəm
twelve	goma sha biyu	zup tlii rop
fifteen	sha biyar	zup tli naamtam
twenty	ashirin	ziirop
hundred	ɗari	te nəm
thousand	dubu	(duɓənəəm)
count	ƙirga; ƙidaya	dliim
every, all	kowane; kowace	kwaŋ
much, many	yawa; da yawa	ŋaar
more	ɗaɗa; ƙara; sake; fi	(daɗa)
little (quantity), few	kaɗan	gəp
enough	isa; isasshe	kəmi
some	wani; wata	bəjən
multitude, crowd	taro	taaroo mbaam
full	cika; cikakke	kəmi
empty	bakome a ciki	regiiraŋ
part, piece	kashi; yanki; ɓangare; shashi	jaŋei
half	rabi	(rabi)
alone, only	kaɗai	woŋgən
first	farko; na farko	faari
last	ƙarshe; na ƙarshe	talləm
second	na biyu	kə rop
pair	ƙafa; taki; biyu-biyu	rop rop
two times	sau biyu	asəmii rop
third	na uku	kə meen
three times	sau uku	asəmii meen
time	lokaci; loto	lokaci
age	shekara
new	sabo	məri
young	ƙarami
old	tsoho	gwaasi
early	da wuri	rəɓi
late	makara; latti	makara
now	yanzu	ɗagi
immediately	nan take; yanzu-yanzu	(maza-maza)
swift, fast, quick	sauri
slow	maras sauri	leelee
hasten, hurry	yi sauri; gaggauta; hanzarta	batl
retard, delay	makarar; tauye	laŋagaam
begin, beginning	fara; soma; farko	sooma
last, endure	ɗore
end (temporal)	ƙarshe	pagha
finish	gama	pagha
cease, stop	tsaya; dakata
ready	shirye; shirya	(shirya)
always	koyaushe; kullum; daɗai	(kullum)
often	sau da yawa	adəne adəne
sometimes	wasu lokatai	lokaci gələm
soon	an jima; da wuri; jim kaɗan	(an juma)
long-time (for a)	tsawon lokaci	zhəŋtə lookacii
never	taɓa	taɓa
again	kuma	panti
day	rana	piiɗi
night	dare	vor
dawn	assalatu; wayewar gari; asuba	tloghən ŋə rəp
morning	safiya	tli tliin
noon, midday	tsakar rana	piiɗi
afternoon	rana; yamma	piiɗi
evening	maraice; yamma	siitə
today	yau	pit goon; piɗi gon
tomorrow	gobe	tlii
day-after-tomorrow	jibi	tlii ghə gwa
yesterday	jiya	mbor
day-before-yesterday	shekaranjiya	mbuga
hour	sa'a; awa	awa
clock, timepiece	agogo
week	mako; sati	saati
Sunday	Lahadi
Monday	Litinin	(liitini)
Tuesday	Talata	Talata
Wednesday	Laraba
Thursday	Alhamis
Friday	Juma'a; Jumma'a
Saturday	Asabar; Sati
month	wata	car
year	shekara	shekaara
season	lokacin shekara
smell (vb intrans)	yi ƙanshi; yi wari	ɗusuŋ
sniff	sansana; shinshina	jaa kəmshi
smell (vb trans)	sansana; shinshina	uusughi
fragrant, good smelling	ƙanshi	kəmshi
stinking, bad smelling	wari; ɗoyi	ɗusuŋi
taste	ɗanɗana	nyaasəm
sweet	zaƙi	təm
salty	mai gishiri	kwi
bitter	ɗaci	ɗaasə
acid, sour	tsami; mai yami	manzəŋai
brackish	zartsi	kəŋwa
hear	ji	wom
listen	saurara; sauraro; saurare	dler waagii
sound, noise	amo; ƙara	amo
loud	ƙarfi	nyap
quiet, silence	shiru	yoghən
see	gani	yen
look, look at	duba; diba	yeni
show	nuna; gwada	yenti
shine	yi haske; yi ƙyalli	tari
bright	haske
color	launi	(kala)
light (in color)	haske	pelaŋai
dark (in color)	duhu; baƙi-baƙi	dzughən
white	fari	faali
black	baƙi	dzuŋi
red	ja	lagham; laghəmi
blue	shuɗi	shuuɗi
green	kore	(koore)
yellow	rawaya; ruwan ɗorawa	maa mbetlim
touch	taɓa; taɓawa	nduk
pinch	muntsuna; muntsine	riŋga
feel	ji; taɓa; gani	wom
hard	tauri	nyaɓi
soft	laushi; taushi	nyapɗaŋ
rough	kaushi	woghshəp
smooth	sumul; santsi; laushi	mul
sharp	kaifi	ciighən
blunt, dull	dasashe	eeciiraŋ; ndus
heavy	nauyi	ŋaɓər
light (in weight)	maras nauyi	həptələm
wet, damp	jiƙaƙƙe	dəghi
dry	busasshe	kuuni
hot	zafi	ŋaani
warm	ɗumi	ŋaani
cold	sanyi	rəp shimti; (sanyi)
clean	tsabtatacce; shararre	tsapta
dirty, soiled	dauɗa; datti	dusəkin; dzuntun
wrinkled	yamutsattse	nughur
soul, spirit	ruhu; ruhi	səghəntə
surprised, astonished	mamaki
good fortune, luck	sa'a	(saa)
misfortune, bad luck	rashin sa'a	saaʔaarəŋ
joyful, glad, happy	farin ciki	faltu
laugh	dariya	gaatlə
smile	yi murmushi	pur bəgaam dler
play	yi wasa	baatə; sur
love	so; ƙaunata	ndəkti
kiss	sumbata
embrace	runguma	ruŋguma
pain	ciwo	ciwo
grief, sorrow, sadness	baƙin ciki	dzuŋtu
anxiety, worry	juyayi; damuwa	tlakkən
regret, be sorry	yi baƙin ciki; yi nadama	sannu
pity	tausayi	(tausayi)
cry, weep	yi kuka	naagha
tear (noun)	hawaye	lum
groan	gunaguni	(surutu)
hate	tsana	ŋgeetə
anger	fushi; hasala	maŋtə
envy, jealousy	kishi; ƙyashi	bəstu
shame (noun)	kunya	kwamlə
proud	mai girman kai; alfahari	gərtə
dare	ƙalubalanta	(kalubalanta)
brave	jarumi; namiji	laghəmani
fear, fright	tsoro	bərtə
danger	haɗari; hatsari	karo
desire, want	so; yi sha'awa	ndək
choose	zaɓa	kən
hope	fata; sa rai	(paataa)
faithful	na ƙwarai; amintaccen
true	na gaskiya	gaskiya
lie, tell lies	yi ƙarya	loghabi
deceit	ruɗi; yaudara	loghabi
forgive	yafe wa	(yaafee)
good	mai kyau; na kirki	mbon
bad	maras kyau; mugu	bəsi
right, correct	daidai	deidei
wrong	ba daidai ba	deideiraŋ
fault	laifi; aibu; kure	(laifi)
mistake, error	kuskure; kure	maləghən
blame	zarga	yen yiri
praise	yaba; yabo	(yaabaa)
beautiful	kyakkyawa	mbon
ugly	mummuna	bəsi
greedy	mai zari; hanamau; haɗama	(haɗama)
clever	mai azanci; dabara; fasaha; wayo	azanci
mind	tunani; ƙwalwa; basira	ɓurgo gaam
think (= reflect)	tunani	(sammani)
think (= be of the opinion)	gani; ji	(sammani)
believe	yarda da; yi imani	yarda
understand	fahimta; gane	womwa
know	sani	nəmi
guess	cita; cinta; canka	dak am faɗi
imitate	kwaikwaya	kumtə
seem	nuna alama	eeca
idea, notion	shiri; shawara	(dabaara)
wise	wayayye	kwaikwai
foolish, stupid	sauna; wawa	suuru
insane, crazy	taɓaɓɓe	suuru
learn	koyo	kwaləm
study	karanta; yi nazari
teach	koya wa	kwaləm
pupil	ɗalibi; ɗan makaranta	wun kwalləmi
teacher	malam; malami
school	makaranta	(makaranta)
remember	tuna	taŋ
forget	manta	məsəŋ
clear, plain	zahiri	apiili
obscure	ɓoyayye	vundiri
secret	asiri; sirri	(asiri)
sure, certain	tabbata	tabbata
explain	bayyana	tsul
intention, purpose	nufi; niyya; manufa	nupi; nufi
cause	sa	daliili
doubt	yi shakka; yi kokwanto	shakka
suspect	zarga; yi wa zargi
betray	ci amana	(ci ama ana)
need, necessity	bukata; wajibi
easy	sauƙi	(sauki)
difficult	wuya; wahala	eeŋan
try, attempt	yi ƙoƙari; gwada	(gwada)
way, manner	hanya; yanayi	tsop
and	da; kuma	maa
because	saboda	waagii caa; sabo tee bə
if	in; idan	an
or	ko	(ko)
yes, affirmative	i; na'am	waa gii ghən
no, negative	a'a; babu	aaʔaa
how?	yaya	nii ghənə
how many?	nawa	maniighənə; mani
how much?	nawa	mani-mani
what?	me; mene ne	noghən no
when?	yaushe; wane lokaci	te rəpni
where?	ina	ani
which?	wane	bəgya ghənə
who?	wa; wane ne	geenəghənə
why?	don me; me ya sa	noghən saa
voice	murya	yuwar
sing	rera waƙa	waasər
shout, cry out	yi ihu	dəŋ yuwar
whisper	raɗa	shige
mumble	yi gunguni; yi gunaguni	pur bada bada
whistle	yi fito	fifiyaatə
shriek, screech	yi ƙara	dəŋ yuwar
howl	yi kuka; yi ƙara; yi ƙugi	naktə
speak, talk	yi magana	mambur
stutter, stammer	yi i'ina	zham; zhamtə
say	ce; faɗa	woli
tell story	bada labari	bə labaari
speech (make a)	jawabi	(jawaabi)
silent (be)	yi shiru	yoghən
language	harshe; yare	bii
word	kalma	mambur
name	suna	suŋ
ask (question, inquire)	tambaya	dzoni
answer	amsa wa	kaɓə
admit, confess	yarda	yarda
deny	musa; yi inkari; toge	ŋgee
ask, request	roƙa	kam
promise	yi alkawari	(alkawari)
refuse	ƙi	ŋgee
forbid	hana	ləmtə
rebuke, scold	kyara; tsawata wa
call (=summon)	sammaci; kira	(saamaci)
call (=name)	kira	ŋgaabə
announce	ba da sanarwa; shelanta	fowur
threaten	yi wa barazana; ba da tsoro	(barazana)
boast	cika baki; kambama kai	kas(ə)ban
write	rubuta	njar
read	karanta	(karanta)
paper	warƙa; takarda	(warka)
pen	alƙalami; biro
book	littafi
poet	mawaƙi; sha'iri	kon sər
flute	siriƙi; sarewa; tiliɓoro	mbuzhar
drum	ganga	gaŋga
horn, trumpet	kakaki	mbee
rattle	caki
country	ƙasa	atl
one's native country	ƙasar mutum ta haihuwa
city, town	birni	bən
village	ƙauye	bən
boundary	iyaka	liŋ
people (populace)	mutane; jama'a	mbaam
tribe, clan	kabila	(zuuriya)
chief, chieftain	sarki	goŋ
staff, walking stick	sanda	meelaŋ
rule, govern	shugabanta; yi mulki
king, ruler	sarki	goŋ
queen	sarauniya
noble, nobleman	bafada; maimartaba	daŋ mbaam
citizen, subject	ɗan ƙasa	mun atl; mun bən
master	maigida	baa keen
slave	bawa	ɓyak
servant	bara; baranya
freeman	'yantaccen mutum
command, order	umarta
obey	bi; kiyaye	(ladabi)
let, permit	yarda; bari	tər
friend, companion	aboki	yerim
enemy	abokin gaba	ŋgaasha
neighbor	maƙwabci	(makwabcii)
stranger	baƙo	maɗak
guest	baƙo	maɗak
host	mai masauki	rəpgi wun meese
help, aid	taimako; agaza	səmtire
hinder, prevent	hana; tauye	ɗak
custom	al'ada	gaado
strife, quarrel	husuma; faɗa	tleridlaŋ
conspiracy, plot	ƙullalliya; haɗinbaki	moŋabi
meet	gamu; sadu	maŋ; jaŋ tee tsop
prostitute	karuwa; kilaki	pur məŋtə
fight (vb)	yi faɗa; yi yaki	dlaŋ
war, battle	yaƙi	maŋtə
peace	lumana; zaman lafiya	shikkən laafiya
army	dakaru	(soja)
soldier	soja	(soja)
weapons, arms	makamai; kayan yaƙi	ərəm maŋti
club	kulki	ndoktlum
battle-ax	taƙwabin yaki	adda
sling	majajjawa	tlim baaro
bow	baka	məəm
arrow	kibiya	pyas
spear	mashi	gas
sword	takobi	adda
gun, cannon	bindiga; igwa
armor (defensive)	sulke	loghət val
helmet	hular kwano	taagiya kwaano
shield	garkuwa	koptəŋ
fortress	ganuwa
tower	hasumiya
victory	nasara
defeat	kayarwa; samun galaba
attack	yi farmaki	yoor maŋtə
defend	tsare; kare kai; kariya	dləghəbi
retreat	ja da baya; koma da baya	mənakar
surrender	sallama; ba da kai; miƙa wuya	tərə yuwar
captive, prisoner	fursunan; yaƙi	ɓyak
guard, sentinel	mai gadi	gaadi
booty, spoils	ganima
ambush	fako; kwanto; faka
fisherman	masunci	(suu)
fishhook	fatsa	ŋgar kugiya
fishing line	igiyar fatsa
fishnet	taru
fish trap	tarkon kifi
bait	naman jikin ƙugiya
hunt	farauta	ləəp
shoot	harba; harbi	mbok
miss (target)	kuskure	baala
trap (noun)	tarko	(kapito)
trap (vb)	kama da tarko
law	shari'a; doka	(shariy'a); (doka)
court	kotu	(kotu)
judge (vb)	yanke hukunci	(yankˀe); (hukunci)
judgment	hukunci	(hukunci)
judge (noun)	alƙali; mai shari'a	(alkˀali)
plaintiff	mai ƙara	(mai kara)
defendant	wanda ake ƙara	(wanda ake kara)
witness	mai shaida	(saida)
swear	rantse; yi rantsuwa	(rantsuwa)
oath	rantsuwa	(daukan alkawari)
accuse	tuhuma; caja; ɗafa wa	(zargi)
condemn	yi tir da; yanke wa hukunci	(hukuncin kisa)
convict (vb)	zartar da hukunci; sami da laifi	(zartar da hukuncin)
acquit	saka; sallama	(saki)
guilty	mai laifi	(laifi)
innocent	maras laifi	(maras laifi)
penalty, punishment	horo	hooroo
fine	tara	(tara)
prison, jail	kurkuku; gidan yari	(gidan yari)
murder	kashe	(kashe)
adultery	kwartanci; zina	(farka)
rape	yi wa fyaɗe	(fyaɗee)
arson	aikata laifin ƙone-ƙone	(kone-kone)
perjury	shaiɗar zur; ƙarya a kotu	loghabi
steal	sata	məghər
thief	ɓarawo	məghər
religion	addini	caapi
God	Ubangiji; Allah	leyam
temple, church	wajen bauta; ɗakin ibada	rəp bauta
altar	teburin hadaya
sacrifice, offering	hadaya
worship	bauta	(bauta)
pray	roka; yi salla	kan bi
priest	fada	buwaarə
holy, sacred	tsarki; tsarkakke
preach	yi wa'azi
bless	albarkata	(albarka)
curse	yi tir; zaga; la'anta
fast (vb)	yi azumi	(azumi)
heaven	sama; Aljanna; Lahira	aljanna
hell	Wuta; Jahanama	wuutu
demon (evil spirit)	shaiɗan; ibilis; aljan	(sheetan)
idol	gunki	waarə
magic, witchcraft, sorcery	tsafi; dabo; maita	məŋti
sorcerer, witch	maye; mayya	koni məŋtə; ger məŋtə
fairy, elf	aljana	loɗi
ghost, phantom	fatalwa	waal
omen, portent	ishara; alama
calm (of sea)		yətər raŋ

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