Saramaccan Vocabulary

by Jeff Good

The vocabulary contains 1303 meaning-word pairs from the recipient language Saramaccan. The corresponding text chapter was published in the book Loanwords in the World's Languages. The language page Saramaccan contains a list of all loanwords arranged by donor languoid.

Word LWT Code Meaning Borrowed Status Source Words
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Word

The word is given in the usual orthography or transcription, and in the usual citation form.

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LWT Code

The Loanword Typology code is the identifier of the Loanword Typology meaning. Sorting by LWT Code sorts the words thematically by semantic field.

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Meaning

This column shows the labels of the Loanword Typology meanings. By clicking on a meaning label, you get more information about the meaning, as well as a list of all words that are counterparts of that meaning.

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Borrowed Status

There are five borrowed statuses, reflecting decreasing likelihood that the word is a loanword:

  1. clearly borrowed
  2. probably borrowed
  3. perhaps borrowed
  4. very little evidence for borrowing
  5. no evidence for borrowing
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Source Words

For (possible) loanwords, this column shows the words in the source languages that served as models.

goónlíba 1.1 the world 5. no evidence for borrowing
téla 1.21 the land 1. clearly borrowed
goón 1.212 the soil 5. no evidence for borrowing
gudugúdu 1.213 the dust 4. very little evidence for borrowing
súndju 1.213 the dust 1. clearly borrowed
pötöpötö 1.214 the mud 1. clearly borrowed
sándu 1.215 the sand 5. no evidence for borrowing
kúnunu 1.22 the mountain or hill 4. very little evidence for borrowing
benga 1.222 the cliff or precipice 5. no evidence for borrowing
básúkúnunu 1.24 the valley 5. no evidence for borrowing
djégi 1.25 the island 4. very little evidence for borrowing
paatí 1.25 the island 1. clearly borrowed
télábúka 1.27 the shore 3. perhaps borrowed
sitónúbaáku 1.28 the cave 5. no evidence for borrowing
wáta 1.31 the water 5. no evidence for borrowing
zé 1.32 the sea 1. clearly borrowed
zee (Dutch )
sáápi 1.322 calm 5. no evidence for borrowing
séki 1.323 rough(2) 5. no evidence for borrowing
pululú 1.324 the foam 1. clearly borrowed
sukúma 1.324 the foam 2. probably borrowed
zé 1.329 the ocean 1. clearly borrowed
zee (Dutch )
zé 1.33 the lake 1. clearly borrowed
zee (Dutch )
gódo 1.34 the bay 4. very little evidence for borrowing
gódo 1.341 the lagoon 4. very little evidence for borrowing
pakapaka 1.35 the wave 4. very little evidence for borrowing
foóou 1.354 the high tide 5. no evidence for borrowing
lío 1.36 the river or stream 1. clearly borrowed
biáwáta 1.362 the whirlpool 5. no evidence for borrowing
baákúwáta 1.37 the spring or well 5. no evidence for borrowing
suwámpu 1.38 the swamp 5. no evidence for borrowing
dán 1.39 the waterfall 5. no evidence for borrowing
mátu 1.41 the woods or forest 1. clearly borrowed
sabána 1.411 the savanna 3. perhaps borrowed
páu 1.43 the wood 1. clearly borrowed
sitónu 1.44 the stone or rock 5. no evidence for borrowing
gaángádu 1.51 the sky 5. no evidence for borrowing
sónu 1.52 the sun 5. no evidence for borrowing
líba 1.53 the moon 1. clearly borrowed
teéja 1.54 the star 1. clearly borrowed
gádu kóti fája 1.55 the lightning 5. no evidence for borrowing
gaángádú bái 1.56 the thunder 5. no evidence for borrowing
gádu kóti fája 1.57 the bolt of lightning 5. no evidence for borrowing
taángávë́ntu 1.58 the storm 5. no evidence for borrowing
mutjáma 1.59 the rainbow 1. clearly borrowed
fája 1.61 the light 5. no evidence for borrowing
sugúu 1.62 the darkness 1. clearly borrowed
sómba 1.63 the shade or shadow 1. clearly borrowed
jejé 1.63 the shade or shadow 3. perhaps borrowed
yɛ̀ (Gbe )
adjíwáta 1.64 the dew 5. no evidence for borrowing
dö́ö́wáta 1.64 the dew 5. no evidence for borrowing
vë́ntu 1.71 the air 1. clearly borrowed
vë́ntu 1.72 the wind 1. clearly borrowed
wö́lúku 1.73 the cloud 1. clearly borrowed
< wolk (Dutch )
bundji 1.74 the fog 1. clearly borrowed
tjúba 1.75 the rain 1. clearly borrowed
ë́ísi 1.77 the ice 2. probably borrowed
ijs (Dutch )
wéi (1) 1.78 the weather 5. no evidence for borrowing
fája 1.81 the fire 5. no evidence for borrowing
fájátö́ngö 1.82 the flame 5. no evidence for borrowing
sumúku 1.83 the smoke 5. no evidence for borrowing
síndja 1.84 the ash 1. clearly borrowed
zonká 1.841 the embers 1. clearly borrowed
zoká (Gbe )
tjumá 1.851 to burn(1) 1. clearly borrowed
tjumá 1.852 to burn(2) 1. clearly borrowed
kísi 1.86 to light 5. no evidence for borrowing
tapá 1.861 to extinguish 1. clearly borrowed
suwálufu 1.87 the match 1. clearly borrowed
< zwavel (Dutch )
údu 1.88 the firewood 5. no evidence for borrowing
koofája 1.89 the charcoal 5. no evidence for borrowing
sëmbë 2.1 the person 4. very little evidence for borrowing
wómi 2.21 the man 1. clearly borrowed
mujë́ë 2.22 the woman 1. clearly borrowed
wómi 2.23 male(1) 1. clearly borrowed
mujë́ë 2.24 female(1) 1. clearly borrowed
kamísama 2.25 the boy 5. no evidence for borrowing
kijóo 2.251 the young man 1. clearly borrowed
koósuma 2.26 the girl 5. no evidence for borrowing
mií 2.27 the child(1) 1. clearly borrowed
miíi 2.28 the baby 5. no evidence for borrowing
mánu 2.31 the husband 5. no evidence for borrowing
koósuma 2.32 the wife 5. no evidence for borrowing
töö́u 2.33 to marry 5. no evidence for borrowing
töö́u 2.34 the wedding 5. no evidence for borrowing
túwë 2.341 the divorce 5. no evidence for borrowing
taatá 2.35 the father 1. clearly borrowed
mamá 2.36 the mother 3. perhaps borrowed
gaánsëmbë 2.37 the parents 5. no evidence for borrowing
wómímíí 2.41 the son 3. perhaps borrowed
mujë́ë́míí 2.42 the daughter 3. perhaps borrowed
mií 2.43 the child(2) 1. clearly borrowed
baáa 2.44 the brother 5. no evidence for borrowing
sísa 2.45 the sister 5. no evidence for borrowing
gaínsa 2.454 the older sister 5. no evidence for borrowing
túlíngi 2.458 the twins 3. perhaps borrowed
túmíi 2.458 the twins 5. no evidence for borrowing
tatá 2.461 the old man 1. clearly borrowed
avó 2.4711 the grandparents 1. clearly borrowed
miímíí 2.5 the grandchild 3. perhaps borrowed
tío 2.511 the mother's brother 1. clearly borrowed
taatá 2.512 the father's brother 1. clearly borrowed
mamásísa 2.52 the aunt 5. no evidence for borrowing
maamá 2.521 the mother's sister 3. perhaps borrowed
avóavo 2.56 the ancestors 3. perhaps borrowed
böngö 2.57 the descendants 1. clearly borrowed
paansú 2.57 the descendants 4. very little evidence for borrowing
pái 2.61 the father-in-law (of a man) 1. clearly borrowed
pái 2.611 the father-in-law (of a woman) 1. clearly borrowed
mái 2.62 the mother-in-law (of a man) 2. probably borrowed
mái 2.621 the mother-in-law (of a woman) 2. probably borrowed
pái 2.63 the son-in-law (of a man) 1. clearly borrowed
pái 2.631 the son-in-law (of a woman) 1. clearly borrowed
mái 2.64 the daughter-in-law (of a man) 2. probably borrowed
mái 2.641 the daughter-in-law (of a woman) 2. probably borrowed
famíi 2.81 the relatives 5. no evidence for borrowing
djúbë́ë 2.82 the family 5. no evidence for borrowing
mi 2.91 I 5. no evidence for borrowing
i 2.92 you (singular) 5. no evidence for borrowing
a 2.93 he/she/it 5. no evidence for borrowing
ë́n 2.93 he/she/it 5. no evidence for borrowing
a 2.931 he 5. no evidence for borrowing
ë́n 2.931 he 5. no evidence for borrowing
a 2.932 she 5. no evidence for borrowing
ë́n 2.932 she 5. no evidence for borrowing
a 2.933 it 5. no evidence for borrowing
ë́n 2.933 it 5. no evidence for borrowing
u 2.94 we 5. no evidence for borrowing
u 2.941 we (inclusive) 5. no evidence for borrowing
u 2.942 we (exclusive) 5. no evidence for borrowing
un 2.95 you (plural) 1. clearly borrowed
unù (Igbo )
de 2.96 they 5. no evidence for borrowing
mbéti 3.11 the animal 5. no evidence for borrowing
wómi 3.12 male(2) 1. clearly borrowed
mujë́ë 3.13 female(2) 1. clearly borrowed
hía (1) 3.15 the livestock 4. very little evidence for borrowing
goón 3.16 the pasture 5. no evidence for borrowing
mbétíwósu 3.19 the stable or stall 5. no evidence for borrowing
káu 3.21 the bull 5. no evidence for borrowing
wómíkáu 3.22 the ox 5. no evidence for borrowing
káu 3.23 the cow 5. no evidence for borrowing
káúmííi 3.24 the calf 5. no evidence for borrowing
sikápu 3.25 the sheep 1. clearly borrowed
< schaap (Dutch )
sikáfu 3.25 the sheep 1. clearly borrowed
wómísíkáfu 3.26 the ram 5. no evidence for borrowing
mujë́ë́síkápu 3.28 the ewe 5. no evidence for borrowing
sikápúmíi 3.29 the lamb 5. no evidence for borrowing
píngo 3.32 the boar 1. clearly borrowed
gunsá 3.32 the boar 4. very little evidence for borrowing
hágu 3.34 the sow 5. no evidence for borrowing
hágu 3.35 the pig 5. no evidence for borrowing
kaabíta 3.36 the goat 1. clearly borrowed
kaabíta 3.37 the he-goat 1. clearly borrowed
kaabíta 3.38 the kid 1. clearly borrowed
hási 3.41 the horse 5. no evidence for borrowing
hási 3.42 the stallion 5. no evidence for borrowing
hási 3.44 the mare 5. no evidence for borrowing
ásímííi 3.45 the foal or colt 5. no evidence for borrowing
bulíki 3.46 the donkey 1. clearly borrowed
fóu 3.5 the fowl 5. no evidence for borrowing
wómígánía 3.52 the cock/rooster 3. perhaps borrowed
ganían 3.54 the hen 1. clearly borrowed
ganían 3.55 the chicken 1. clearly borrowed
gánsi 3.56 the goose 1. clearly borrowed
< gans (Dutch )
patupátu 3.57 the duck 1. clearly borrowed
në́si 3.58 the nest 5. no evidence for borrowing
fóu 3.581 the bird 5. no evidence for borrowing
akamawái 3.583 the heron 5. no evidence for borrowing
gbaniní 3.584 the eagle 4. very little evidence for borrowing
gabián 3.585 the hawk 1. clearly borrowed
tíngífóo 3.586 the vulture 5. no evidence for borrowing
pukusu 3.591 the bat 1. clearly borrowed
takufóo 3.591 the bat 5. no evidence for borrowing
alála 3.592 the parrot 4. very little evidence for borrowing
pómba 3.594 the dove 1. clearly borrowed
hógífóu 3.596 the owl 5. no evidence for borrowing
kujaké 3.598 the toucan 1. clearly borrowed
dágu 3.61 the dog 5. no evidence for borrowing
lapëkökö́ni 3.614 the rabbit 5. no evidence for borrowing
pusipúsi 3.62 the cat 5. no evidence for borrowing
kwátíwójo 3.622 the opossum 2. probably borrowed
mösimö́si 3.63 the mouse or rat 5. no evidence for borrowing
físi 3.65 the fish 5. no evidence for borrowing
jakajaka 3.652 the fin 4. very little evidence for borrowing
físíkákísa 3.653 the scale 5. no evidence for borrowing
gééja 3.654 the gill 1. clearly borrowed
kókóo 3.655 the shell 4. very little evidence for borrowing
laláo 3.663 the whale 4. very little evidence for borrowing
djampáini 3.664 the stingray 4. very little evidence for borrowing
sipaí 3.664 the stingray 1. clearly borrowed
tjubula 3.664 the stingray 4. very little evidence for borrowing
maisi 3.665 the freshwater eel 2. probably borrowed
lángáfísi 3.665 the freshwater eel 5. no evidence for borrowing
lë́un 3.72 the lion 1. clearly borrowed
aliá 3.74 the fox 4. very little evidence for borrowing
djangafútu 3.75 the deer 5. no evidence for borrowing
makáku 3.76 the monkey 1. clearly borrowed
babúnu 3.76 the monkey 5. no evidence for borrowing
kaánu 3.76 the monkey 4. very little evidence for borrowing
zaun 3.77 the elephant 1. clearly borrowed
lósu 3.811 the head louse 5. no evidence for borrowing
lósu 3.8112 the body louse 5. no evidence for borrowing
dágúsíka 3.813 the flea 5. no evidence for borrowing
ahalala 3.814 the centipede 2. probably borrowed
bóntani 3.815 the scorpion 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kúkútúlábu 3.815 the scorpion 5. no evidence for borrowing
adingö u téla 3.815 the scorpion 5. no evidence for borrowing
ahalakpákpa 3.816 the cockroach 5. no evidence for borrowing
adabasíi 3.816 the cockroach 4. very little evidence for borrowing
hánsi 3.817 the ant 5. no evidence for borrowing
adjáansi 3.818 the spider 4. very little evidence for borrowing
anásíwósu 3.819 the spider web 5. no evidence for borrowing
hö́ni 3.82 the bee 5. no evidence for borrowing
hö́nikáká 3.821 the beeswax 5. no evidence for borrowing
hö́níwósu 3.822 the beehive 5. no evidence for borrowing
wasiwási 3.823 the wasp 5. no evidence for borrowing
fétima 3.823 the wasp 5. no evidence for borrowing
wë́nwën 3.83 the fly 4. very little evidence for borrowing
támúndúfóo 3.831 the sandfly or midge or gnat 5. no evidence for borrowing
buábua 3.831 the sandfly or midge or gnat 4. very little evidence for borrowing
máku 3.832 the mosquito 2. probably borrowed
mako (Carib )
biibíífóo 3.832 the mosquito 5. no evidence for borrowing
adingö 3.833 the prawns or shrimp 4. very little evidence for borrowing
saasáa 3.833 the prawns or shrimp 2. probably borrowed
kopíkopi 3.834 the termites 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kaapátu 3.835 the tick 1. clearly borrowed
bítju 3.84 the worm 1. clearly borrowed
sindéki 3.85 the snake 5. no evidence for borrowing
tookóo 3.865 the quail 1. clearly borrowed
djeendjé 3.869 the squirrel 4. very little evidence for borrowing
walilí 3.89 the anteater 1. clearly borrowed
hógímbéti 3.9 the jaguar 5. no evidence for borrowing
takumbéti 3.9 the jaguar 5. no evidence for borrowing
ambulúpái 3.9 the jaguar 4. very little evidence for borrowing
bubú 3.9 the jaguar 2. probably borrowed
pëndë́mbéti 3.9 the jaguar 5. no evidence for borrowing
azönkíjënjën 3.91 the firefly 3. perhaps borrowed
agama 3.913 the chameleon 1. clearly borrowed
adömítö 3.92 the butterfly 4. very little evidence for borrowing
atíti 3.93 the grasshopper 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kóla 3.94 the snail 1. clearly borrowed
bése 3.95 the frog 2. probably borrowed
bèsé (Gbe )
kaluwá 3.96 the lizard 1. clearly borrowed
akalé 3.97 the crocodile or alligator 1. clearly borrowed
gandí 3.97 the crocodile or alligator 4. very little evidence for borrowing
káima 3.97 the crocodile or alligator 1. clearly borrowed
logoso 3.98 the turtle 1. clearly borrowed
bófo 3.99 the tapir 4. very little evidence for borrowing
gaánmbéti 3.99 the tapir 5. no evidence for borrowing
sínkíi 4.11 the body 5. no evidence for borrowing
kákísa 4.12 the skin or hide 1. clearly borrowed
búba 4.12 the skin or hide 3. perhaps borrowed
mbéti 4.13 the flesh 5. no evidence for borrowing
uwíi 4.14 the hair 5. no evidence for borrowing
bía 4.142 the beard 5. no evidence for borrowing
puúma 4.144 the body hair 1. clearly borrowed
buúu 4.15 the blood 5. no evidence for borrowing
akóni 4.15 the blood 4. very little evidence for borrowing
nöngö́ 4.15 the blood 4. very little evidence for borrowing
gadjabiá 4.15 the blood 4. very little evidence for borrowing
tatái 4.151 the vein or artery 5. no evidence for borrowing
bónu 4.16 the bone 5. no evidence for borrowing
bandjapapáíbónu 4.162 the rib 5. no evidence for borrowing
tutú (2) 4.17 the horn 2. probably borrowed
lábu 4.18 the tail 1. clearly borrowed
báka (1) 4.19 the back 5. no evidence for borrowing
bákámíndí 4.191 the spine 5. no evidence for borrowing
hédi 4.2 the head 5. no evidence for borrowing
hédíbónu 4.202 the skull 5. no evidence for borrowing
töönsö́n 4.203 the brain 1. clearly borrowed
fési 4.204 the face 5. no evidence for borrowing
fésímíndi 4.205 the forehead 5. no evidence for borrowing
míndífési 4.205 the forehead 5. no evidence for borrowing
agbapáu 4.207 the jaw 5. no evidence for borrowing
bandjabúka 4.208 the cheek 5. no evidence for borrowing
bandjajési 4.208 the cheek 5. no evidence for borrowing
agba 4.209 the chin 4. very little evidence for borrowing
wójo 4.21 the eye 1. clearly borrowed
wójólíbápúúma 4.212 the eyebrow 3. perhaps borrowed
wójókókóo 4.213 the eyelid 5. no evidence for borrowing
wójókókóópúúma 4.214 the eyelash 5. no evidence for borrowing
fón wójo 4.215 to blink 5. no evidence for borrowing
jési 4.22 the ear 5. no evidence for borrowing
jésíbúka 4.221 the earlobe 5. no evidence for borrowing
núsu 4.23 the nose 5. no evidence for borrowing
núsúbáaku 4.231 the nostril 5. no evidence for borrowing
katáu 4.232 the nasal mucus 1. clearly borrowed
búka 4.24 the mouth 1. clearly borrowed
búka 4.241 the beak 1. clearly borrowed
búkákásíka 4.25 the lip 3. perhaps borrowed
tö́ngö 4.26 the tongue 5. no evidence for borrowing
tánda 4.27 the tooth 1. clearly borrowed
tándámbéti 4.271 the gums 5. no evidence for borrowing
mamágógótánda 4.272 the molar tooth 5. no evidence for borrowing
gangáa 4.28 the neck 1. clearly borrowed
tutú (2) 4.29 the throat 2. probably borrowed
ahö́máun 4.3 the shoulder 5. no evidence for borrowing
máun 4.31 the arm 1. clearly borrowed
básúmáun 4.312 the armpit 3. perhaps borrowed
agómáun 4.32 the elbow 5. no evidence for borrowing
akiikö́ u máun 4.321 the wrist 5. no evidence for borrowing
máun 4.33 the hand 1. clearly borrowed
fínga 4.34 the finger 5. no evidence for borrowing
gaánfínga 4.342 the thumb 5. no evidence for borrowing
mamáfínga 4.342 the thumb 5. no evidence for borrowing
húnjan 4.344 the fingernail 1. clearly borrowed
húnjan 4.345 the claw 1. clearly borrowed
fútu 4.35 the leg 5. no evidence for borrowing
asákpáa 4.351 the thigh 3. perhaps borrowed
pantéja 4.352 the calf of the leg 1. clearly borrowed
kiní 4.36 the knee 5. no evidence for borrowing
fútu 4.37 the foot 5. no evidence for borrowing
agófútúwójo 4.371 the ankle 5. no evidence for borrowing
agófútu 4.372 the heel 5. no evidence for borrowing
bákáfútu 4.372 the heel 5. no evidence for borrowing
fútu 4.374 the footprint 5. no evidence for borrowing
fínga u fútu 4.38 the toe 5. no evidence for borrowing
hánza 4.392 the wing 1. clearly borrowed
puúma 4.393 the feather 1. clearly borrowed
hátímíndi 4.4 the chest 5. no evidence for borrowing
bóbi 4.41 the breast 5. no evidence for borrowing
bóbíbúka 4.412 the nipple or teat 5. no evidence for borrowing
bíngo 4.43 the navel 1. clearly borrowed
bë́ë 4.431 the belly 5. no evidence for borrowing
háti (1) 4.44 the heart 5. no evidence for borrowing
fuköfukö 4.441 the lung 1. clearly borrowed
lë́bën 4.45 the liver 5. no evidence for borrowing
alibí 4.451 the kidney 3. perhaps borrowed
básu (1) 4.452 the spleen 1. clearly borrowed
bë́ë 4.46 the stomach 5. no evidence for borrowing
tiípa 4.461 the intestines or guts 1. clearly borrowed
míndi 4.462 the waist 5. no evidence for borrowing
djönkú 4.463 the hip 1. clearly borrowed
gogómbéti 4.463 the hip 5. no evidence for borrowing
gogó 4.464 the buttocks 1. clearly borrowed
gogó (Gbe )
tatái 4.465 the sinew or tendon 5. no evidence for borrowing
bë́ë 4.47 the womb 5. no evidence for borrowing
kökö 4.49 the testicles 4. very little evidence for borrowing
pipí 4.492 the penis 5. no evidence for borrowing
kú 4.493 the vagina 1. clearly borrowed
kú 4.494 the vulva 1. clearly borrowed
hái böö́ 4.51 to breathe 5. no evidence for borrowing
hóha 4.52 to yawn 3. perhaps borrowed
tekútekú 4.521 to hiccough 1. clearly borrowed
mbéi köökö́ö 4.53 to cough 5. no evidence for borrowing
mbéi hékísee 4.54 to sneeze 5. no evidence for borrowing
suwá 4.55 to perspire 1. clearly borrowed
tuntá 4.56 to spit 4. very little evidence for borrowing
gumbitá 4.57 to vomit 1. clearly borrowed
baláki 4.57 to vomit 1. clearly borrowed
djukú 4.57 to vomit 2. probably borrowed
pió 4.57 to vomit 4. very little evidence for borrowing
nján (1) 4.58 to bite 1. clearly borrowed
njam (Wolof )
lëmbë́ 4.59 to lick 1. clearly borrowed
babá 4.591 to dribble 1. clearly borrowed
duumí 4.61 to sleep 1. clearly borrowed
lonká 4.612 to snore 1. clearly borrowed
sunján 4.62 to dream 1. clearly borrowed
wéki 4.63 to wake up 5. no evidence for borrowing
kakápuun 4.64 to fart 5. no evidence for borrowing
miindjá 4.65 to piss 1. clearly borrowed
diiná 4.66 to shit 1. clearly borrowed
kaká 4.66 to shit 3. perhaps borrowed
tumá 4.67 to have sex 1. clearly borrowed
tëëmë́ 4.68 to shiver 1. clearly borrowed
wási 4.69 to bathe 5. no evidence for borrowing
paí 4.71 to beget 1. clearly borrowed
nasí 4.72 to be born 1. clearly borrowed
dë́ ku bë́ë 4.73 pregnant 5. no evidence for borrowing
vívo 4.74 to be alive 1. clearly borrowed
líbi 4.741 the life 5. no evidence for borrowing
dë́dë 4.75 to die 5. no evidence for borrowing
dë́dë 4.7501 dead 5. no evidence for borrowing
makéi a wáta 4.751 to drown 5. no evidence for borrowing
kíi 4.76 to kill 5. no evidence for borrowing
dë́dësëmbë 4.77 the corpse 5. no evidence for borrowing
béi 4.78 to bury 5. no evidence for borrowing
geébi 4.79 the grave 5. no evidence for borrowing
taánga 4.81 strong 5. no evidence for borrowing
sitéífi 4.81 strong 1. clearly borrowed
lë́kíti 4.82 weak 2. probably borrowed
búnu 4.83 healthy 1. clearly borrowed
síki 4.84 sick/ill 5. no evidence for borrowing
suwáki 4.84 sick/ill 1. clearly borrowed
< zwak (Dutch )
fë́bë 4.841 the fever 1. clearly borrowed
gaángángáa 4.842 the goitre/goiter 5. no evidence for borrowing
gaántútú 4.842 the goitre/goiter 5. no evidence for borrowing
katáu 4.843 the cold 1. clearly borrowed
síki 4.844 the disease 5. no evidence for borrowing
kasikaási 4.85 the wound or sore 5. no evidence for borrowing
kaási 4.8541 to scratch 5. no evidence for borrowing
kaábu 4.8541 to scratch 1. clearly borrowed
< krabben (Dutch )
baási 4.855 the blister 1. clearly borrowed
bói (2) 4.856 the boil 5. no evidence for borrowing
bóíwáta 4.857 the pus 5. no evidence for borrowing
kasikaásímááka 4.858 the scar 5. no evidence for borrowing
kulá 4.86 to cure 1. clearly borrowed
dáta 4.87 the physician 5. no evidence for borrowing
deési 4.88 the medicine 2. probably borrowed
opión 4.89 the poison 2. probably borrowed
poosián 4.89 the poison 1. clearly borrowed
wéi (2) 4.91 tired 5. no evidence for borrowing
lö́sútu 4.912 to rest 5. no evidence for borrowing
lési (1) 4.92 lazy 5. no evidence for borrowing
malë́ngë 4.92 lazy 2. probably borrowed
buukáhédi 4.93 bald 5. no evidence for borrowing
lán 4.94 lame 5. no evidence for borrowing
boókójési 4.95 deaf 5. no evidence for borrowing
boókówójo 4.97 blind 5. no evidence for borrowing
döö́ngö 4.98 drunk 5. no evidence for borrowing
pë́në́pënë 4.99 naked 2. probably borrowed
nján (1) 5.11 to eat 1. clearly borrowed
njam (Wolof )
njanján 5.12 the food 3. perhaps borrowed
mö́i 5.121 cooked 1. clearly borrowed
kúákúa 5.122 raw 3. perhaps borrowed
lépi 5.123 ripe 5. no evidence for borrowing
kúa 5.124 unripe 1. clearly borrowed
póndi 5.125 rotten 1. clearly borrowed
bebé 5.13 to drink 1. clearly borrowed
hángi 5.14 to be hungry 5. no evidence for borrowing
gaánhángi 5.141 the famine 5. no evidence for borrowing
dëë́wáta 5.15 to be thirsty 5. no evidence for borrowing
tjupá 5.16 to suck 1. clearly borrowed
bulí búka 5.18 to chew 3. perhaps borrowed
gulí 5.181 to swallow 1. clearly borrowed
bói (1) 5.21 to cook 5. no evidence for borrowing
fëëbë́ 5.21 to cook 1. clearly borrowed
bói (1) 5.22 to boil 5. no evidence for borrowing
fëëbë́ 5.22 to boil 1. clearly borrowed
fiidjí 5.23 to roast or fry 1. clearly borrowed
jasá 5.23 to roast or fry 1. clearly borrowed
báka (2) 5.23 to roast or fry 1. clearly borrowed
< bakken (Dutch )
jasá 5.24 to bake 1. clearly borrowed
báka (2) 5.24 to bake 1. clearly borrowed
< bakken (Dutch )
ónfu 5.25 the oven 5. no evidence for borrowing
awandai 5.26 the pot 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kë́të 5.27 the kettle 5. no evidence for borrowing
pánu 5.28 the pan 5. no evidence for borrowing
paabí 5.31 the dish 4. very little evidence for borrowing
paabí 5.32 the plate 4. very little evidence for borrowing
apakí 5.33 the bowl 4. very little evidence for borrowing
búngu 5.34 the jug/pitcher 4. very little evidence for borrowing
sikö́tííki 5.35 the cup 1. clearly borrowed
kujë́ë 5.37 the spoon 1. clearly borrowed
fáka 5.38 the knife(1) 1. clearly borrowed
tjökö́ 5.39 the fork 4. very little evidence for borrowing
fö́lúku 5.39 the fork 1. clearly borrowed
kaábútánda 5.391 the tongs 5. no evidence for borrowing
nján (2) 5.41 the meal 5. no evidence for borrowing
ndétítáfa 5.45 the supper 5. no evidence for borrowing
buuká 5.46 to peel 1. clearly borrowed
limbá 5.46 to peel 1. clearly borrowed
maaní 5.47 to sieve or to strain 2. probably borrowed
mö́kísi 5.49 to stir or to mix 5. no evidence for borrowing
bëë́ë 5.51 the bread 5. no evidence for borrowing
boón 5.53 the dough 1. clearly borrowed
< bloem (Dutch )
dián 5.54 to knead 4. very little evidence for borrowing
boón 5.55 the flour 1. clearly borrowed
< bloem (Dutch )
lalá 5.56 to crush or to grind 1. clearly borrowed
mbíi 5.57 the mill 5. no evidence for borrowing
máta 5.58 the mortar(1) 5. no evidence for borrowing
tatí 5.59 the pestle 1. clearly borrowed
tatǐ (Gbe )
mbéti 5.61 the meat 5. no evidence for borrowing
baáfu 5.64 the soup 5. no evidence for borrowing
gulúntu 5.65 the vegetables 1. clearly borrowed
< groente (Dutch )
alibí 5.66 the bean 3. perhaps borrowed
pomtë́ 5.7 the potato 1. clearly borrowed
bakáábátáta 5.7 the potato 5. no evidence for borrowing
fuúta 5.71 the fruit 2. probably borrowed
bóndji 5.712 the bunch 5. no evidence for borrowing
nóto 5.77 the nut 1. clearly borrowed
< noot (Dutch )
fátu 5.79 the oil 5. no evidence for borrowing
fátu 5.791 the grease or fat 5. no evidence for borrowing
sátu 5.81 the salt 5. no evidence for borrowing
pë́pë 5.82 the pepper 5. no evidence for borrowing
pë́pë 5.821 the chili pepper 5. no evidence for borrowing
hö́níwáta 5.84 the honey 5. no evidence for borrowing
súki 5.85 the sugar 1. clearly borrowed
më́íki 5.86 the milk 1. clearly borrowed
< melk (Dutch )
kási 5.88 the cheese 1. clearly borrowed
< kaas (Dutch )
bótófátu 5.89 the butter 5. no evidence for borrowing
diíngi 5.9 the drink 5. no evidence for borrowing
wín 5.92 the wine 1. clearly borrowed
win (Sranan )
< wijn (Dutch )
bíi 5.93 the beer 5. no evidence for borrowing
diíngi 5.94 the fermented drink 5. no evidence for borrowing
óbo 5.97 the egg 1. clearly borrowed
bëbë 5.971 the yolk 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kúka 5.983 the manioc bread 4. very little evidence for borrowing
bisí 6.11 to put on 1. clearly borrowed
koósu 6.12 the clothing or clothes 5. no evidence for borrowing
náikoósuma 6.13 the tailor 5. no evidence for borrowing
koósu 6.21 the cloth 5. no evidence for borrowing
aniítiputu 6.22 the wool 5. no evidence for borrowing
maáun 6.24 the cotton 1. clearly borrowed
uwíi 6.28 the fur 5. no evidence for borrowing
kákísa 6.29 the leather 1. clearly borrowed
fási (2) 6.31 to spin 5. no evidence for borrowing
këkë́ 6.32 the spindle 2. probably borrowed
beéi (1) 6.33 to weave 5. no evidence for borrowing
nái 6.35 to sew 1. clearly borrowed
nai (Sranan )
< naai (Dutch )
agúja 6.36 the needle(1) 1. clearly borrowed
maáun 6.38 the thread 1. clearly borrowed
féífi (1) 6.39 to dye 1. clearly borrowed
< verf (Dutch )
jápo 6.42 the (woman's) dress 1. clearly borrowed
< japon (Dutch )
djákíti 6.43 the coat 5. no evidence for borrowing
hë́mpi 6.44 the shirt 1. clearly borrowed
< hemd (Dutch )
bákágángáá ángísa 6.45 the collar 5. no evidence for borrowing
kóto 6.46 the skirt 2. probably borrowed
buúku 6.48 the trousers 1. clearly borrowed
< broek (Dutch )
köúsu 6.49 the sock or stocking 1. clearly borrowed
< kous (Dutch )
saapátu 6.51 the shoe 1. clearly borrowed
súsu 6.51 the shoe 5. no evidence for borrowing
godión 6.52 the boot 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kaapúsa 6.55 the hat or cap 1. clearly borrowed
bánti 6.57 the belt 1. clearly borrowed
< band (Dutch )
lelibúba 6.57 the belt 1. clearly borrowed
sáku 6.61 the pocket 5. no evidence for borrowing
kö́nö́pu 6.62 the button 1. clearly borrowed
< knoop (Dutch )
pilásu 6.63 the pin 4. very little evidence for borrowing
bisí 6.71 the ornament or adornment 1. clearly borrowed
djamátísítónu 6.72 the jewel 1. clearly borrowed
< diamant (Dutch )
andélu 6.73 the ring 1. clearly borrowed
muungá 6.74 the bracelet 1. clearly borrowed
kónda 6.75 the necklace 1. clearly borrowed
peéli 6.76 the bead 5. no evidence for borrowing
línga 6.77 the earring 5. no evidence for borrowing
kamambá 6.79 the tattoo 4. very little evidence for borrowing
koósúpísi 6.81 the handkerchief or rag 5. no evidence for borrowing
angísa 6.82 the towel 4. very little evidence for borrowing
pénti 6.91 the comb 1. clearly borrowed
bö́sö 6.92 the brush 5. no evidence for borrowing
sémíndééfi 6.93 the razor 4. very little evidence for borrowing
fékísi 6.94 the ointment 1. clearly borrowed
sópu 6.95 the soap 5. no evidence for borrowing
sipéi 6.96 the mirror 1. clearly borrowed
líbi 7.11 to live 5. no evidence for borrowing
wósu 7.12 the house 5. no evidence for borrowing
peláwósu 7.14 the tent 5. no evidence for borrowing
djái 7.15 the yard or court 5. no evidence for borrowing
bóíwósu 7.17 the cookhouse 5. no evidence for borrowing
kámba 7.21 the room 1. clearly borrowed
< kamer (Dutch )
dö́ö 7.22 the door or gate 5. no evidence for borrowing
dö́ö́páu 7.221 the doorpost 5. no evidence for borrowing
söö́tö 7.23 the lock 1. clearly borrowed
< slot (Dutch )
söö́tö́míi 7.24 the key 5. no evidence for borrowing
fë́nsë 7.25 the window 1. clearly borrowed
< venster (Dutch )
wósúgóón 7.26 the floor 5. no evidence for borrowing
bandja 7.27 the wall 1. clearly borrowed
fájákámían 7.31 the fireplace 5. no evidence for borrowing
gási 7.32 the stove 1. clearly borrowed
gas (Dutch )
sikáda 7.37 the ladder 1. clearly borrowed
láda 7.37 the ladder 5. no evidence for borrowing
bédi 7.42 the bed 3. perhaps borrowed
kúnsu 7.421 the pillow 1. clearly borrowed
< kussen (Dutch )
déígi 7.422 the blanket 1. clearly borrowed
sutúu 7.43 the chair 5. no evidence for borrowing
táfa 7.44 the table 5. no evidence for borrowing
fája 7.45 the lamp or torch 5. no evidence for borrowing
kánda 7.46 the candle 5. no evidence for borrowing
báki 7.48 the trough 1. clearly borrowed
< bak (Dutch )
wósúlíba 7.51 the roof 5. no evidence for borrowing
láta 7.54 the rafter 5. no evidence for borrowing
bén 7.55 the beam 5. no evidence for borrowing
báíki 7.55 the beam 1. clearly borrowed
< balk (Dutch )
pósu 7.56 the post or pole 5. no evidence for borrowing
paánga 7.57 the board 5. no evidence for borrowing
mésema 7.61 the mason 1. clearly borrowed
simá 7.63 the mortar(2) 5. no evidence for borrowing
kámpu 7.65 the camp 5. no evidence for borrowing
amáka 7.66 the hammock 4. very little evidence for borrowing
goón 8.12 the field 5. no evidence for borrowing
djaaí 8.13 the garden 1. clearly borrowed
kiijá 8.15 to cultivate 1. clearly borrowed
péni 8.16 the fence 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngö́tö 8.17 the ditch 3. perhaps borrowed
tjaba 8.21 to plough/plow 4. very little evidence for borrowing
díki 8.22 to dig 5. no evidence for borrowing
sikópu (2) 8.23 the spade 1. clearly borrowed
< schop (Dutch )
sikópu (2) 8.24 the shovel 1. clearly borrowed
< schop (Dutch )
ahö́ 8.25 the hoe 4. very little evidence for borrowing
hálíki 8.27 the rake 1. clearly borrowed
hark (Dutch )
jaa 8.31 to sow 4. very little evidence for borrowing
síi 8.311 the seed 5. no evidence for borrowing
kóti 8.32 to mow 5. no evidence for borrowing
sakpí 8.34 to thresh 1. clearly borrowed
më́ 8.34 to thresh 1. clearly borrowed
kóti 8.41 the harvest 5. no evidence for borrowing
kálu 8.47 the maize/corn 5. no evidence for borrowing
alísi 8.48 the rice 5. no evidence for borrowing
gaási (1) 8.51 the grass 5. no evidence for borrowing
uwíi 8.53 the plant 5. no evidence for borrowing
paandí 8.531 to plant 3. perhaps borrowed
lútu 8.54 the root 5. no evidence for borrowing
máun 8.55 the branch 1. clearly borrowed
uwíi 8.56 the leaf 5. no evidence for borrowing
foló 8.57 the flower 1. clearly borrowed
páu 8.6 the tree 1. clearly borrowed
tatái 8.67 the vine 5. no evidence for borrowing
tabáku 8.68 the tobacco 2. probably borrowed
sumúku 8.69 to smoke 5. no evidence for borrowing
pípa 8.691 the pipe 1. clearly borrowed
tómpi 8.72 the tree stump 5. no evidence for borrowing
toómpu 8.73 the tree trunk 5. no evidence for borrowing
ahala 8.74 the forked branch 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kákísa 8.75 the bark 1. clearly borrowed
wáta 8.76 the sap 5. no evidence for borrowing
kökönö́tö 8.82 the coconut 5. no evidence for borrowing
apeesína 8.83 the citrus fruit 1. clearly borrowed
bakúba 8.84 the banana 2. probably borrowed
batáta 8.91 the sweet potato 1. clearly borrowed
njámísi 8.912 the yam 1. clearly borrowed
kasába 8.92 the cassava/manioc 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kúja 8.93 the gourd 4. very little evidence for borrowing
pampú 8.931 the pumpkin or squash 1. clearly borrowed
< pampoen (Dutch )
bambúsi 8.94 the bamboo 4. very little evidence for borrowing
tjéni 8.941 the sugar cane 5. no evidence for borrowing
ndekú 8.96 the fish poison 1. clearly borrowed
azö 8.97 the nettle 2. probably borrowed
adikpókpo 8.98 the mushroom 4. very little evidence for borrowing
dú 9.11 to do 5. no evidence for borrowing
mbéi 9.111 to make 5. no evidence for borrowing
woóko 9.12 the work 5. no evidence for borrowing
béndi 9.14 to bend 5. no evidence for borrowing
dobá 9.15 to fold 1. clearly borrowed
tái 9.16 to tie 5. no evidence for borrowing
lúsu 9.161 to untie 5. no evidence for borrowing
bösö 9.161 to untie 4. very little evidence for borrowing
búi 9.18 the chain 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kë́ti 9.18 the chain 1. clearly borrowed
< ketting (Dutch )
tatái 9.19 the rope 5. no evidence for borrowing
agó 9.192 the knot 2. probably borrowed
gǒ (Gbe )
náki 9.21 to strike or hit or beat 5. no evidence for borrowing
fón 9.211 to pound 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kóti 9.22 to cut 5. no evidence for borrowing
fáa 9.221 to cut down 5. no evidence for borrowing
tjökö́ 9.223 to stab 4. very little evidence for borrowing
fáka 9.23 the knife(2) 1. clearly borrowed
seséi 9.24 the scissors or shears 5. no evidence for borrowing
matjáu 9.25 the axe/ax 1. clearly borrowed
lukwétu 9.251 the adze 4. very little evidence for borrowing
boóko 9.26 to break 5. no evidence for borrowing
boóko 9.261 broken 5. no evidence for borrowing
latjá 9.27 to split 1. clearly borrowed
fë́n 9.28 to tear 1. clearly borrowed
fɛ̃ (Gbe )
tënë́ 9.28 to tear 4. very little evidence for borrowing
feegá 9.31 to rub 1. clearly borrowed
lóbi (2) 9.31 to rub 5. no evidence for borrowing
féki 9.311 to wipe 1. clearly borrowed
< vegen (Dutch )
tëndë́ 9.32 to stretch 1. clearly borrowed
hái 9.33 to pull 5. no evidence for borrowing
paajá 9.34 to spread out 1. clearly borrowed
hë́ngi 9.341 to hang up 5. no evidence for borrowing
zín 9.342 to press 1. clearly borrowed
peetá 9.343 to squeeze 1. clearly borrowed
kwíndji 9.343 to squeeze 5. no evidence for borrowing
zín 9.343 to squeeze 1. clearly borrowed
kándi 9.35 to pour 1. clearly borrowed
tutú (1) 9.35 to pour 4. very little evidence for borrowing
wási 9.36 to wash 5. no evidence for borrowing
baí 9.37 to sweep 1. clearly borrowed
basö́ö 9.38 the broom 1. clearly borrowed
félu 9.422 the tool 1. clearly borrowed
të́mbëma 9.43 the carpenter 5. no evidence for borrowing
mbéi 9.44 to build 5. no evidence for borrowing
bólu 9.46 to bore 5. no evidence for borrowing
díki 9.461 to hollow out 5. no evidence for borrowing
sán 9.48 the saw 5. no evidence for borrowing
háma 9.49 the hammer 5. no evidence for borrowing
peégu 9.5 the nail 1. clearly borrowed
láki 9.56 the glue 2. probably borrowed
< plak (Dutch )
goútu 9.64 the gold 1. clearly borrowed
< goud (Dutch )
sóófu 9.65 the silver 5. no evidence for borrowing
kö́pö 9.66 the copper 1. clearly borrowed
< koper (Dutch )
félu 9.67 the iron 1. clearly borrowed
lóto 9.68 the lead 1. clearly borrowed
< lood (Dutch )
gaási (2) 9.74 the glass 5. no evidence for borrowing
beéi (1) 9.75 to weave or plait/braid 5. no evidence for borrowing
mánda 9.76 the basket 2. probably borrowed
mand (Dutch )
káma 9.77 the mat 1. clearly borrowed
wawái 9.79 the fan 5. no evidence for borrowing
të́mbë 9.81 to carve 5. no evidence for borrowing
të́mbëma 9.82 the sculptor 5. no evidence for borrowing
pindi 9.83 the statue 1. clearly borrowed
póbíki 9.83 the statue 1. clearly borrowed
bë́të 9.84 the chisel 1. clearly borrowed
féífi (1) 9.88 the paint 1. clearly borrowed
< verf (Dutch )
féífi (1) 9.89 to paint 1. clearly borrowed
< verf (Dutch )
ba 9.9 to draw water 2. probably borrowed
bà (Gbe )
bulí 10.11 to move 1. clearly borrowed
béndi 10.12 to turn 5. no evidence for borrowing
biá 10.13 to turn around 1. clearly borrowed
dimbolí 10.14 to wrap 4. very little evidence for borrowing
lolá 10.15 to roll 1. clearly borrowed
logodá 10.15 to roll 4. very little evidence for borrowing
toosá 10.17 to twist 1. clearly borrowed
hópo 10.21 to rise 5. no evidence for borrowing
hópo 10.22 to raise or lift 5. no evidence for borrowing
kaí 10.23 to fall 1. clearly borrowed
tötö 10.24 to drip 4. very little evidence for borrowing
híti 10.25 to throw 5. no evidence for borrowing
kísi 10.252 to catch 5. no evidence for borrowing
séki 10.26 to shake 5. no evidence for borrowing
djëkpë 10.26 to shake 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kulé 10.32 to flow 1. clearly borrowed
síngi 10.33 to sink 5. no evidence for borrowing
diípi 10.34 to float 5. no evidence for borrowing
sún 10.35 to swim 5. no evidence for borrowing
dóki 10.351 to dive 1. clearly borrowed
jaa 10.352 to splash 4. very little evidence for borrowing
púu zéibóto 10.36 to sail 5. no evidence for borrowing
buwá 10.37 to fly 1. clearly borrowed
böö́ 10.38 to blow 5. no evidence for borrowing
hái ku bë́ë 10.41 to crawl 5. no evidence for borrowing
kaí ku kiní 10.412 to kneel 5. no evidence for borrowing
djökötö́ 10.413 to crouch 4. very little evidence for borrowing
koogá 10.42 to slide or slip 1. clearly borrowed
djómbo 10.43 to jump 5. no evidence for borrowing
sikópu (1) 10.431 to kick 1. clearly borrowed
bajá 10.44 to dance 1. clearly borrowed
wáka 10.45 to walk 5. no evidence for borrowing
tónto 10.451 to limp 1. clearly borrowed
kulé 10.46 to run 1. clearly borrowed
gó 10.47 to go 5. no evidence for borrowing
subí 10.471 to go up 1. clearly borrowed
subí 10.472 to climb 1. clearly borrowed
baziá 10.473 to go down 1. clearly borrowed
sáka 10.473 to go down 1. clearly borrowed
< zakken (Dutch )
kumútu 10.474 to go out 5. no evidence for borrowing
kó 10.48 to come 5. no evidence for borrowing
tooná 10.481 to come back 1. clearly borrowed
disá 10.49 to leave 1. clearly borrowed
fusí 10.491 to disappear 1. clearly borrowed
fusí 10.51 to flee 1. clearly borrowed
faáka 10.52 to follow 4. very little evidence for borrowing
jáka 10.53 to pursue 2. probably borrowed
dóu (1) 10.55 to arrive 3. perhaps borrowed
< door (Dutch )
dendá 10.57 to enter 2. probably borrowed
gó a wósu 10.58 to go or return home 5. no evidence for borrowing
tjá 10.61 to carry 5. no evidence for borrowing
adjö́kömë 10.613 to carry on shoulder 4. very little evidence for borrowing
agbágba 10.614 to carry on head 1. clearly borrowed
mandá 10.63 to send 1. clearly borrowed
tíi 10.64 to lead 5. no evidence for borrowing
lë́i 10.65 to drive 1. clearly borrowed
rei (Sranan )
< rij (Dutch )
tö́tö 10.67 to push 4. very little evidence for borrowing
tuúsi 10.67 to push 5. no evidence for borrowing
pási 10.71 the road 5. no evidence for borrowing
pási 10.72 the path 5. no evidence for borrowing
boóki 10.74 the bridge 1. clearly borrowed
< brug (Dutch )
wági 10.75 the cart or wagon 5. no evidence for borrowing
wágífútu 10.76 the wheel 5. no evidence for borrowing
masíníási 10.77 the axle 5. no evidence for borrowing
sípi 10.81 the ship 5. no evidence for borrowing
bóto 10.83 the boat 5. no evidence for borrowing
palibóto 10.831 the canoe 5. no evidence for borrowing
údúpáki 10.84 the raft 5. no evidence for borrowing
páda 10.851 the paddle 5. no evidence for borrowing
púu 10.852 to row 5. no evidence for borrowing
zéi 10.88 the sail 1. clearly borrowed
zeil (Dutch )
hánka 10.89 the anchor 5. no evidence for borrowing
tjökö́ 10.92 to land 4. very little evidence for borrowing
ábi 11.11 to have 5. no evidence for borrowing
ábi 11.12 to own 5. no evidence for borrowing
téi 11.13 to take 5. no evidence for borrowing
panján 11.14 to grasp 1. clearly borrowed
panjá 11.15 to hold 1. clearly borrowed
hói 11.15 to hold 5. no evidence for borrowing
kísi 11.16 to get 5. no evidence for borrowing
hói 11.17 to keep 5. no evidence for borrowing
soní 11.18 the thing 5. no evidence for borrowing
dá 11.21 to give 1. clearly borrowed
tooná dá 11.22 to give back 3. perhaps borrowed
tjubí 11.24 to preserve 1. clearly borrowed
boóko 11.27 to destroy 5. no evidence for borrowing
háti (2) 11.28 to injure 5. no evidence for borrowing
tolá 11.29 to damage 1. clearly borrowed
súku 11.31 to look for 5. no evidence for borrowing
féndi 11.32 to find 5. no evidence for borrowing
lási 11.33 to lose 5. no evidence for borrowing
disá 11.34 to let go 1. clearly borrowed
mö́ni 11.43 the money 5. no evidence for borrowing
kpë́ngë́lë́mö́ni 11.44 the coin 5. no evidence for borrowing
gúdu 11.51 rich 5. no evidence for borrowing
pená (2) 11.52 poor 2. probably borrowed
< pinaar (Dutch )
pootí 11.52 poor 3. perhaps borrowed
pootíma 11.53 the beggar 5. no evidence for borrowing
giíi 11.54 stingy 5. no evidence for borrowing
léni 11.61 to lend 5. no evidence for borrowing
léni 11.62 to borrow 5. no evidence for borrowing
paimá 11.64 the debt 5. no evidence for borrowing
paká 11.65 to pay 1. clearly borrowed
lantimö́ni 11.69 the tax 1. clearly borrowed
paká 11.78 the wages 1. clearly borrowed
bái (1) 11.81 to buy 5. no evidence for borrowing
séi 11.82 to sell 5. no evidence for borrowing
séisónima 11.84 the merchant 5. no evidence for borrowing
wojowójo 11.85 the market 2. probably borrowed
wë́nkë 11.86 the shop/store 1. clearly borrowed
< winkel (Dutch )
díi 11.88 expensive 5. no evidence for borrowing
búnkópu 11.89 cheap 1. clearly borrowed
paatí 11.91 to share 1. clearly borrowed
wégi 11.92 to weigh 2. probably borrowed
< weeg (Dutch )
báka (1) 12.01 after 5. no evidence for borrowing
báka (1) 12.011 behind 5. no evidence for borrowing
a 12.012 in 5. no evidence for borrowing
a 12.013 at 5. no evidence for borrowing
bandja 12.02 beside 1. clearly borrowed
básu (2) 12.03 down 1. clearly borrowed
ufö́ 12.04 before 5. no evidence for borrowing
a fési 12.041 in front of 5. no evidence for borrowing
déndu 12.05 inside 1. clearly borrowed
a dö́ö 12.06 outside 5. no evidence for borrowing
básu (2) 12.07 under 1. clearly borrowed
a líba 12.08 up 5. no evidence for borrowing
líba 12.081 above 1. clearly borrowed
kamían 12.11 the place 1. clearly borrowed
butá 12.12 to put 1. clearly borrowed
sindó 12.13 to sit 3. perhaps borrowed
kándi 12.14 to lie down 1. clearly borrowed
taámpu 12.15 to stand 5. no evidence for borrowing
fiká 12.16 to remain 1. clearly borrowed
píi 12.21 to gather 5. no evidence for borrowing
píi 12.212 to pick up 5. no evidence for borrowing
namá 12.22 to join 4. very little evidence for borrowing
paatí 12.23 to separate 1. clearly borrowed
paatí 12.232 to divide 1. clearly borrowed
jabí 12.24 to open 1. clearly borrowed
tapá 12.25 to shut 1. clearly borrowed
tapá 12.26 to cover 1. clearly borrowed
tjubí 12.27 to hide 1. clearly borrowed
héi 12.31 high 5. no evidence for borrowing
hédi 12.33 the top 5. no evidence for borrowing
básu (2) 12.34 the bottom 1. clearly borrowed
gogó 12.35 the end(1) 1. clearly borrowed
gogó (Gbe )
tjö́nítjö́ni 12.352 pointed 5. no evidence for borrowing
lénti 12.353 the edge 4. very little evidence for borrowing
búka 12.353 the edge 1. clearly borrowed
bandja 12.36 the side 1. clearly borrowed
míndi 12.37 the middle 5. no evidence for borrowing
léti (1) 12.41 right(1) 5. no evidence for borrowing
töö́tö 12.42 left 1. clearly borrowed
zúntu 12.43 near 1. clearly borrowed
lóngi 12.44 far 1. clearly borrowed
sónúkúmútu 12.45 the east 5. no evidence for borrowing
sónugo 12.46 the west 5. no evidence for borrowing
básusë 12.47 the north 5. no evidence for borrowing
líbasë 12.48 the south 5. no evidence for borrowing
nasí 12.53 to grow 1. clearly borrowed
maaká 12.54 to measure 1. clearly borrowed
gaán 12.55 big 1. clearly borrowed
pikí 12.56 small 1. clearly borrowed
sumáa 12.56 small 5. no evidence for borrowing
lánga 12.57 long 5. no evidence for borrowing
lánga 12.58 tall 5. no evidence for borrowing
sáti 12.59 short 5. no evidence for borrowing
baái 12.61 wide 5. no evidence for borrowing
fitjá 12.62 narrow 1. clearly borrowed
dégi 12.63 thick 5. no evidence for borrowing
fínu 12.65 thin 1. clearly borrowed
mángu 12.65 thin 1. clearly borrowed
fúndu 12.67 deep 1. clearly borrowed
paáta 12.71 flat 1. clearly borrowed
töö́tö 12.74 crooked 1. clearly borrowed
béndíbéndi 12.74 crooked 5. no evidence for borrowing
húku 12.75 the hook 5. no evidence for borrowing
tjö́ni 12.76 the corner 4. very little evidence for borrowing
lakwá 12.77 the cross 1. clearly borrowed
fö́kánti 12.78 the square 1. clearly borrowed
logoo 12.81 round 2. probably borrowed
tjangaa 12.82 the circle 4. very little evidence for borrowing
báli 12.83 the ball 4. very little evidence for borrowing
lín 12.84 the line 1. clearly borrowed
lin (Sranan )
< lijn (Dutch )
alö 12.84 the line 4. very little evidence for borrowing
baáku 12.85 the hole 1. clearly borrowed
djéi 12.92 similar 2. probably borrowed
tooká 12.93 to change 1. clearly borrowed
wán 13.01 one 5. no evidence for borrowing
tú 13.02 two 5. no evidence for borrowing
dií 13.03 three 5. no evidence for borrowing
fö́ 13.04 four 5. no evidence for borrowing
féífi (2) 13.05 five 5. no evidence for borrowing
síkísi 13.06 six 5. no evidence for borrowing
së́bën 13.07 seven 5. no evidence for borrowing
séíbi 13.07 seven 1. clearly borrowed
< zeven (Dutch )
áíti 13.08 eight 5. no evidence for borrowing
në́ígi 13.09 nine 1. clearly borrowed
< negen (Dutch )
në́ni 13.09 nine 5. no evidence for borrowing
téni 13.1 ten 5. no evidence for borrowing
ë́lúfu 13.101 eleven 1. clearly borrowed
< elf (Dutch )
tuwálufu 13.102 twelve 1. clearly borrowed
< twaalf (Dutch )
téni a féífi 13.103 fifteen 5. no evidence for borrowing
túwénti 13.104 twenty 5. no evidence for borrowing
hö́ndö 13.105 a hundred 5. no evidence for borrowing
dúsu 13.106 a thousand 1. clearly borrowed
< duizend (Dutch )
kondá 13.107 to count 1. clearly borrowed
túu 13.14 all 1. clearly borrowed
híi 13.14 all 2. probably borrowed
hía (2) 13.15 many 4. very little evidence for borrowing
mö́ön 13.16 more 5. no evidence for borrowing
wántú 13.17 few 5. no evidence for borrowing
tjiká 13.18 enough 1. clearly borrowed
wánlö 13.181 some 5. no evidence for borrowing
fúu 13.21 full 5. no evidence for borrowing
sö́sö 13.22 empty 4. very little evidence for borrowing
písi 13.23 the part 5. no evidence for borrowing
písi 13.231 the piece 5. no evidence for borrowing
háfu 13.24 the half 5. no evidence for borrowing
wánwan 13.33 only 5. no evidence for borrowing
wánwan 13.331 alone 5. no evidence for borrowing
fósu 13.34 first 5. no evidence for borrowing
kabá 13.35 last 1. clearly borrowed
páa 13.37 the pair 4. very little evidence for borrowing
paar (Dutch )
tú pási 13.38 twice/two times 5. no evidence for borrowing
díí pási 13.44 three times 5. no evidence for borrowing
tén 14.11 the time 5. no evidence for borrowing
njúnjun 14.13 new 5. no evidence for borrowing
njö́nku 14.14 young 1. clearly borrowed
jong (Dutch )
gaándi 14.15 old 1. clearly borrowed
awoo 14.15 old 4. very little evidence for borrowing
fuúku 14.16 early 1. clearly borrowed
< vroeg (Dutch )
láti 14.17 late 4. very little evidence for borrowing
awáa 14.18 now 2. probably borrowed
wántéwante 14.19 immediately 5. no evidence for borrowing
hési 14.21 fast 5. no evidence for borrowing
gáu 14.21 fast 1. clearly borrowed
gaw (Sranan )
< gauw (Dutch )
sáápísáápi 14.22 slow 5. no evidence for borrowing
téígi 14.22 slow 4. very little evidence for borrowing
biingá 14.23 to hurry 1. clearly borrowed
láti 14.24 to be late 4. very little evidence for borrowing
bigí 14.25 to begin 5. no evidence for borrowing
bigí 14.251 the beginning 5. no evidence for borrowing
kabá 14.26 the end(2) 1. clearly borrowed
kabá 14.27 to finish 1. clearly borrowed
kabá 14.28 to cease 1. clearly borrowed
kabá 14.29 ready 1. clearly borrowed
nö́ö́mö 14.31 always 5. no evidence for borrowing
híniwánten 14.32 often 5. no evidence for borrowing
so toón 14.33 sometimes 5. no evidence for borrowing
abítímö́ön 14.331 soon 5. no evidence for borrowing
djúnsu 14.331 soon 5. no evidence for borrowing
té (1) 14.332 for a long time 5. no evidence for borrowing
mö́önsö 14.34 never 5. no evidence for borrowing
nö́íti 14.34 never 1. clearly borrowed
< nooit (Dutch )
báka (1) 14.35 again 5. no evidence for borrowing
didía 14.41 the day(1) 1. clearly borrowed
dáka 14.411 the day(2) 1. clearly borrowed
dag (Dutch )
ndéti 14.42 the night 5. no evidence for borrowing
sónú bóóko tá kó 14.43 the dawn 5. no evidence for borrowing
mámate 14.44 the morning 5. no evidence for borrowing
sónúáti 14.45 the midday 5. no evidence for borrowing
sápate 14.451 the afternoon 5. no evidence for borrowing
ndétíbúka 14.46 the evening 5. no evidence for borrowing
tidé 14.47 today 5. no evidence for borrowing
amanján 14.48 tomorrow 1. clearly borrowed
óto (1) amanján 14.481 the day after tomorrow 5. no evidence for borrowing
jéside 14.49 yesterday 5. no evidence for borrowing
óto (1) jéside 14.491 the day before yesterday 5. no evidence for borrowing
júu 14.51 the hour 1. clearly borrowed
< uur (Dutch )
olóísi 14.53 the clock 1. clearly borrowed
< horloge (Dutch )
sabá 14.61 the week 1. clearly borrowed
wíki 14.61 the week 5. no evidence for borrowing
sónde 14.62 Sunday 5. no evidence for borrowing
fö́dáka 14.63 Monday 5. no evidence for borrowing
féifídáka 14.64 Tuesday 5. no evidence for borrowing
pikísaba 14.65 Wednesday 2. probably borrowed
sumáásaba 14.65 Wednesday 5. no evidence for borrowing
gaánsaba 14.66 Thursday 2. probably borrowed
fééda 14.67 Friday 5. no evidence for borrowing
sata 14.68 Saturday 5. no evidence for borrowing
líba 14.71 the month 1. clearly borrowed
jáa 14.73 the year 2. probably borrowed
jaar (Dutch )
sumë́ë 15.21 to smell(1) 5. no evidence for borrowing
hái núsu 15.212 to sniff 5. no evidence for borrowing
sumë́ë 15.22 to smell(2) 5. no evidence for borrowing
sumë́ë́súti 15.25 fragrant 5. no evidence for borrowing
tíngi 15.26 stinking 5. no evidence for borrowing
tési 15.31 to taste 5. no evidence for borrowing
súti (1) 15.35 sweet 5. no evidence for borrowing
bíta 15.37 bitter 4. very little evidence for borrowing
< bitter (Dutch )
gándji 15.38 sour 4. very little evidence for borrowing
jéi 15.41 to hear 5. no evidence for borrowing
háíka 15.42 to listen 5. no evidence for borrowing
fan 15.44 the sound or noise 3. perhaps borrowed
taánga 15.45 loud 5. no evidence for borrowing
sáápi 15.46 quiet 5. no evidence for borrowing
sí 15.51 to see 5. no evidence for borrowing
lúku 15.52 to look 5. no evidence for borrowing
léi 15.55 to show 1. clearly borrowed
sëndë́ 15.56 to shine 1. clearly borrowed
sëndë́ 15.57 bright 1. clearly borrowed
límbo 15.62 light(2) 1. clearly borrowed
dúngu 15.63 dark 1. clearly borrowed
< donker (Dutch )
sugúu 15.63 dark 1. clearly borrowed
wéti 15.64 white 5. no evidence for borrowing
baáka 15.65 black 5. no evidence for borrowing
bë 15.66 red 1. clearly borrowed
vɛ̀ (Gbe )
baáu 15.67 blue 1. clearly borrowed
< blauw (Dutch )
guúun 15.68 green 1. clearly borrowed
< groen (Dutch )
kóóko 15.69 yellow 4. very little evidence for borrowing
namá 15.71 to touch 4. very little evidence for borrowing
píndja 15.712 to pinch 5. no evidence for borrowing
fíi 15.72 to feel 5. no evidence for borrowing
taánga 15.74 hard 5. no evidence for borrowing
mö́i 15.75 soft 1. clearly borrowed
fulufulu 15.75 soft 2. probably borrowed
línzo 15.77 smooth 1. clearly borrowed
saápu 15.78 sharp 5. no evidence for borrowing
hébi 15.81 heavy 5. no evidence for borrowing
fúkë 15.82 light(1) 4. very little evidence for borrowing
munján 15.83 wet 1. clearly borrowed
dëë́ 15.84 dry 5. no evidence for borrowing
kéndi 15.85 hot 1. clearly borrowed
kéndi 15.851 warm 1. clearly borrowed
kö́tö 15.86 cold 2. probably borrowed
koud (Dutch )
límbo 15.87 clean 1. clearly borrowed
nási 15.88 dirty 5. no evidence for borrowing
kpíngíkpíngi 15.89 wrinkled 5. no evidence for borrowing
akáa 16.11 the soul or spirit 2. probably borrowed
kölö́ku 16.18 the good luck 1. clearly borrowed
< geluk (Dutch )
búnúhédi 16.18 the good luck 5. no evidence for borrowing
wógíhédi 16.19 the bad luck 5. no evidence for borrowing
piizíi 16.23 happy 1. clearly borrowed
< plezier (Dutch )
wái 16.23 happy 4. very little evidence for borrowing
láfu 16.25 to laugh 5. no evidence for borrowing
jabí tánda 16.251 to smile 3. perhaps borrowed
pëë́ 16.26 to play 5. no evidence for borrowing
lóbi (1) 16.27 to love 5. no evidence for borrowing
bósi 16.29 to kiss 5. no evidence for borrowing
baasá 16.3 to embrace 1. clearly borrowed
pén 16.31 the pain 5. no evidence for borrowing
tjalí 16.32 the grief 4. very little evidence for borrowing
boókóhédi 16.33 the anxiety 5. no evidence for borrowing
pená (1) 16.34 to regret or be sorry 1. clearly borrowed
sáa 16.35 the pity 5. no evidence for borrowing
këë́ 16.37 to cry 5. no evidence for borrowing
wójówáta 16.38 the tear 5. no evidence for borrowing
giitá 16.39 to groan 1. clearly borrowed
djëmë́ 16.39 to groan 1. clearly borrowed
buusé 16.41 to hate 1. clearly borrowed
hátíbóónu 16.42 the anger 5. no evidence for borrowing
fédja 16.44 the envy or jealousy 1. clearly borrowed
sén 16.45 the shame 5. no evidence for borrowing
gaánfási 16.48 proud 3. perhaps borrowed
peevú 16.51 to dare 5. no evidence for borrowing
dégíháti 16.52 brave 5. no evidence for borrowing
fëë́ë 16.53 the fear 5. no evidence for borrowing
hógi 16.54 the danger 5. no evidence for borrowing
kë́ 16.62 to want 2. probably borrowed
léti (2) 16.66 true 5. no evidence for borrowing
lëgëdë 16.67 to lie(2) 1. clearly borrowed
ganjá 16.68 the deceit 2. probably borrowed
búnu 16.71 good 1. clearly borrowed
pói 16.72 bad 5. no evidence for borrowing
hógi 16.72 bad 5. no evidence for borrowing
taku 16.72 bad 4. very little evidence for borrowing
léti (2) 16.73 right(2) 5. no evidence for borrowing
fö́útu 16.76 the fault 5. no evidence for borrowing
fö́útu 16.77 the mistake 1. clearly borrowed
< fout (Dutch )
hébi 16.78 the blame 5. no evidence for borrowing
gafá 16.79 the praise 1. clearly borrowed
hánse 16.81 beautiful 5. no evidence for borrowing
taku 16.82 ugly 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kö́ni 16.84 clever 5. no evidence for borrowing
pakiséi 17.13 to think(1) 4. very little evidence for borrowing
më́ni 17.14 to think(2) 4. very little evidence for borrowing
tínga 17.14 to think(2) 5. no evidence for borrowing
biíbi 17.15 to believe 5. no evidence for borrowing
fusután 17.16 to understand 1. clearly borrowed
sábi 17.17 to know 2. probably borrowed
djeési 17.172 to imitate 2. probably borrowed
djéi 17.18 to seem 2. probably borrowed
háti (1) 17.19 the idea 5. no evidence for borrowing
tjá hédi 17.21 wise 5. no evidence for borrowing
dón 17.22 stupid 4. very little evidence for borrowing
don (Sranan )
< dom (Dutch )
laú 17.23 mad 2. probably borrowed
léi 17.24 to learn 1. clearly borrowed
léi 17.242 to study 1. clearly borrowed
léi 17.25 to teach 1. clearly borrowed
më́sítë 17.27 the teacher 1. clearly borrowed
sikö́ö 17.28 the school 1. clearly borrowed
< school (Dutch )
më́mbë 17.31 to remember 5. no evidence for borrowing
fëëkë́të 17.32 to forget 4. very little evidence for borrowing
límbo 17.34 clear 1. clearly borrowed
dúngu 17.35 obscure 1. clearly borrowed
< donker (Dutch )
goónbë́ë́óto 17.36 secret 5. no evidence for borrowing
sóífi 17.37 certain 1. clearly borrowed
< zuiver (Dutch )
púu 17.38 to explain 5. no evidence for borrowing
báka u dí wóto 17.42 the cause 5. no evidence for borrowing
kö́nku 17.441 to betray 1. clearly borrowed
nö́útu 17.45 the need or necessity 1. clearly borrowed
< nood (Dutch )
fúkë 17.46 easy 4. very little evidence for borrowing
taánga 17.47 difficult 5. no evidence for borrowing
poobá 17.48 to try 1. clearly borrowed
fási (1) 17.49 the manner 5. no evidence for borrowing
ku 17.51 and 1. clearly borrowed
bíga 17.52 because 5. no evidence for borrowing
fu dí 17.52 because 5. no evidence for borrowing
ée 17.53 if 5. no evidence for borrowing
násö 17.54 or 5. no evidence for borrowing
aái 17.55 yes 5. no evidence for borrowing
nö́nö́ 17.56 no 5. no evidence for borrowing
unfá 17.61 how? 5. no evidence for borrowing
únmë́ni 17.62 how many? 5. no evidence for borrowing
únmë́ni 17.63 how much? 5. no evidence for borrowing
andí 17.64 what? 1. clearly borrowed
aní (Gbe )
na únten 17.65 when? 5. no evidence for borrowing
na unsë́ 17.66 where? 5. no evidence for borrowing
ún 17.67 which? 4. very little evidence for borrowing
ambë́ 17.68 who? 1. clearly borrowed
faándí mbéi 17.69 why? 5. no evidence for borrowing
tö́ngö 18.11 the voice 5. no evidence for borrowing
kandá 18.12 to sing 1. clearly borrowed
bái (2) 18.13 to shout 5. no evidence for borrowing
fofío 18.17 to whistle 3. perhaps borrowed
ɸiō (Gbe )
fan 18.21 to speak or talk 3. perhaps borrowed
ngáku 18.211 to stutter or stammer 2. probably borrowed
táki 18.22 to say 5. no evidence for borrowing
kondá 18.221 to tell 1. clearly borrowed
fan 18.222 the speech 3. perhaps borrowed
tö́ngö 18.24 the language 5. no evidence for borrowing
wö́útu 18.26 the word 1. clearly borrowed
< woord (Dutch )
në́ 18.28 the name 5. no evidence for borrowing
hákísi 18.31 to ask(1) 5. no evidence for borrowing
píki 18.32 to answer 5. no evidence for borrowing
kó sí 18.33 to admit 5. no evidence for borrowing
fiá 18.34 to deny 1. clearly borrowed
pidí 18.35 to ask(2) 1. clearly borrowed
paamúsi 18.36 to promise 5. no evidence for borrowing
niingá 18.37 to refuse 1. clearly borrowed
tapá 18.38 to forbid 1. clearly borrowed
kósi 18.39 to scold 5. no evidence for borrowing
bái (2) 18.41 to call(1) 5. no evidence for borrowing
kái 18.42 to call(2) 5. no evidence for borrowing
tjá búka kó 18.43 to announce 3. perhaps borrowed
bë wójo 18.44 to threaten 5. no evidence for borrowing
nján búka 18.45 to boast 5. no evidence for borrowing
sikífi 18.51 to write 1. clearly borrowed
lési (2) 18.52 to read 1. clearly borrowed
< leezen (Dutch )
pampía 18.56 the paper 1. clearly borrowed
< papier (Dutch )
pë́ni 18.57 the pen 2. probably borrowed
pen (Sranan )
< pen (Dutch )
búku 18.61 the book 3. perhaps borrowed
< boek (Dutch )
foloíti 18.71 the flute 1. clearly borrowed
< fluiten (Dutch )
doón 18.72 the drum 5. no evidence for borrowing
tutú (2) 18.73 the horn or trumpet 2. probably borrowed
tjaká 18.74 the rattle 2. probably borrowed
kö́ndë 19.11 the country 5. no evidence for borrowing
fóto 19.15 the town 5. no evidence for borrowing
kö́ndë 19.16 the village 5. no evidence for borrowing
lántímááka 19.17 the boundary 5. no evidence for borrowing
nasíön 19.21 the people 1. clearly borrowed
lö́ 19.23 the clan 1. clearly borrowed
gaamá 19.24 the chieftain 5. no evidence for borrowing
kokotí 19.25 the walking stick 4. very little evidence for borrowing
wakatíki 19.25 the walking stick 5. no evidence for borrowing
tíi 19.31 to rule or govern 5. no evidence for borrowing
kö́nu 19.32 the king 5. no evidence for borrowing
kö́númújë́ë 19.33 the queen 5. no evidence for borrowing
mújë́ë́kö́nu 19.33 the queen 5. no evidence for borrowing
mása 19.41 the master 5. no evidence for borrowing
saáfu 19.42 the slave 5. no evidence for borrowing
woókoma 19.43 the servant 5. no evidence for borrowing
fiíma 19.44 the freeman 5. no evidence for borrowing
lúsu [someone] púu 19.445 to liberate 5. no evidence for borrowing
mandá 19.45 to command or order 1. clearly borrowed
kumadéi 19.45 to command or order 1. clearly borrowed
bé 19.47 to permit 4. very little evidence for borrowing
máti 19.51 the friend 5. no evidence for borrowing
kómpe 19.51 the friend 1. clearly borrowed
bája 19.51 the friend 4. very little evidence for borrowing
buuséma 19.52 the enemy 5. no evidence for borrowing
feántima 19.52 the enemy 1. clearly borrowed
< vijand (Dutch )
wakamá 19.56 the guest 5. no evidence for borrowing
kái [someone] kó 19.565 to invite 5. no evidence for borrowing
heépi 19.58 to help 5. no evidence for borrowing
tapá 19.59 to prevent 1. clearly borrowed
guwénti 19.61 the custom 1. clearly borrowed
< gewend (Dutch )
búja 19.62 the quarrel 1. clearly borrowed
míti 19.65 to meet 5. no evidence for borrowing
mötjö́ 19.72 the prostitute 4. very little evidence for borrowing
féti 20.11 to fight 5. no evidence for borrowing
féti 20.13 the war or battle 5. no evidence for borrowing
sodáti 20.17 the soldier 1. clearly borrowed
fétílái 20.21 the weapons 5. no evidence for borrowing
kódjo 20.22 the club 5. no evidence for borrowing
víndema 20.23 the sling 4. very little evidence for borrowing
bö́ 20.24 the bow 5. no evidence for borrowing
piiwá 20.25 the arrow 1. clearly borrowed
lánza 20.26 the spear 1. clearly borrowed
góni 20.28 the gun 5. no evidence for borrowing
tö́lu 20.36 the tower 1. clearly borrowed
wíni 20.41 the victory 5. no evidence for borrowing
wátjima 20.471 the guard 5. no evidence for borrowing
wátji 20.49 the ambush 5. no evidence for borrowing
húku 20.52 the fishhook 5. no evidence for borrowing
në́ti 20.54 the fishnet 5. no evidence for borrowing
séépi 20.54 the fishnet 1. clearly borrowed
< slepen (Dutch )
taamáni 20.54 the fishnet 4. very little evidence for borrowing
bakisi 20.55 the fish trap 2. probably borrowed
béti 20.56 the bait 5. no evidence for borrowing
hö́ndi 20.61 to hunt 5. no evidence for borrowing
súti (2) 20.62 to shoot 5. no evidence for borrowing
mísi 20.63 to miss 5. no evidence for borrowing
taápu 20.64 the trap 5. no evidence for borrowing
aviti 20.64 the trap 1. clearly borrowed
kísi 20.65 to trap 5. no evidence for borrowing
wë́ti 21.11 the law 1. clearly borrowed
< wet (Dutch )
kuútu 21.15 the court 5. no evidence for borrowing
hói kuútu 21.16 to adjudicate 5. no evidence for borrowing
táki 21.17 the judgment 5. no evidence for borrowing
kuútúbákáa 21.18 the judge 5. no evidence for borrowing
kotóígima 21.23 the witness 1. clearly borrowed
djulá 21.24 to swear 1. clearly borrowed
sói 21.24 to swear 5. no evidence for borrowing
sitááfu 21.37 the penalty or punishment 1. clearly borrowed
bútu 21.38 the fine 1. clearly borrowed
< boete (Dutch )
dunguwósu 21.39 the prison 5. no evidence for borrowing
fufúu 21.51 to steal 4. very little evidence for borrowing
fufúuma 21.52 the thief 5. no evidence for borrowing
kéíki 22.11 the religion 1. clearly borrowed
< kerk (Dutch )
gádu 22.12 the god 5. no evidence for borrowing
kéíkíwósu 22.131 the church 5. no evidence for borrowing
gádútáfa 22.14 the altar 5. no evidence for borrowing
bégi 22.17 to pray 5. no evidence for borrowing
páíti 22.18 the priest 1. clearly borrowed
sibá 22.24 to curse 1. clearly borrowed
hói tjína 22.26 to fast 5. no evidence for borrowing
gaángádu 22.31 the heaven 5. no evidence for borrowing
takujejé 22.35 the demon 5. no evidence for borrowing
pindi 22.37 the idol 1. clearly borrowed
póbíki 22.37 the idol 1. clearly borrowed
wísi 22.42 the magic 5. no evidence for borrowing
lúkuma 22.43 the sorcerer or witch 5. no evidence for borrowing
pikíkíjóo 22.44 the fairy or elf 4. very little evidence for borrowing
maáka 22.47 the omen 5. no evidence for borrowing
púu a dö́ö 22.51 the initiation ceremony 5. no evidence for borrowing
baisígi 23.13 the bicycle 1. clearly borrowed
otó 23.14 the car 1. clearly borrowed
oto (Sranan )
< auto (Dutch )
bési 23.15 the bus 1. clearly borrowed
bus (Sranan )
talán 23.155 the train 1. clearly borrowed
opaláni 23.16 the airplane 2. probably borrowed
fája 23.17 the electricity 5. no evidence for borrowing
batiléífátu 23.175 the battery 5. no evidence for borrowing
masíni 23.185 the motor 1. clearly borrowed
< machine (Dutch )
masíni 23.19 the machine 1. clearly borrowed
< machine (Dutch )
óli 23.195 the petroleum 1. clearly borrowed
oli (Sranan )
< Olie (Dutch )
sö́sútu 23.21 the nurse 1. clearly borrowed
péíki 23.22 the pill or tablet 1. clearly borrowed
sipóíti 23.23 the injection 1. clearly borrowed
< spuiten (Dutch )
beéi (2) 23.24 the spectacles/glasses 1. clearly borrowed
bril (Dutch )
lánti 23.3 the government 1. clearly borrowed
< land (Dutch )
minísíti 23.32 the minister 1. clearly borrowed
sikö́útu 23.33 the police 1. clearly borrowed
< scout (English )
leibewéísi 23.34 the driver's license 1. clearly borrowed
nö́bu 23.39 the number 5. no evidence for borrowing
sitááti 23.395 the street 1. clearly borrowed
< straat (Dutch )
biífi 23.42 the letter 1. clearly borrowed
< brief (Dutch )
bánku 23.44 the bank 1. clearly borrowed
bank (Dutch )
kalán 23.5 the tap/faucet 1. clearly borrowed
mataási 23.53 the mattress 1. clearly borrowed
< matras (Dutch )
kán 23.54 the tin/can 5. no evidence for borrowing
beénki 23.54 the tin/can 1. clearly borrowed
sukúfu 23.55 the screw 1. clearly borrowed
< schroef (Dutch )
biápéégu 23.55 the screw 5. no evidence for borrowing
biáfáka 23.555 the screwdriver 3. perhaps borrowed
báta 23.56 the bottle 5. no evidence for borrowing
kúku 23.565 the candy/sweets 1. clearly borrowed
sútísíi 23.565 the candy/sweets 5. no evidence for borrowing
kalë́ti 23.57 the plastic 3. perhaps borrowed
sigalë́ti 23.59 the cigarette 1. clearly borrowed
kínö 23.62 the film/movie 1. clearly borrowed
póku 23.63 the music 3. perhaps borrowed
kandá 23.64 the song 1. clearly borrowed
té (2) 23.9 the tea 1. clearly borrowed
te (Sranan )
< thee (Dutch )
kofí 23.91 the coffee 1. clearly borrowed
< koffie (Dutch )
saí 24.01 to be 1. clearly borrowed
dë́ 24.01 to be 5. no evidence for borrowing
kó 24.02 to become 5. no evidence for borrowing
sö́ndö 24.03 without 1. clearly borrowed
< zonder (Dutch )
ku 24.04 with 1. clearly borrowed
dóu (2) 24.05 through 2. probably borrowed
door (Dutch )
ná 24.06 not 5. no evidence for borrowing
dí [noun] akí 24.07 this 5. no evidence for borrowing
dí [noun] dë́ 24.08 that 5. no evidence for borrowing
dí [noun] alá 24.08 that 5. no evidence for borrowing
akí 24.09 here 1. clearly borrowed
alá 24.1 there 1. clearly borrowed
óto (1) 24.11 other 1. clearly borrowed
a [noun] bandja 24.12 next 5. no evidence for borrowing
seéi 24.13 same 5. no evidence for borrowing
ná wán soní 24.14 nothing 5. no evidence for borrowing
bölö́m 23.135 the motorcycle 1. clearly borrowed
joóka 22.45 the ghost 1. clearly borrowed
kaági 21.31 to accuse 1. clearly borrowed
< klagen (Dutch )
kolánti 23.6 the newspaper 1. clearly borrowed
< krant (Dutch )
televísi 23.11 the television 1. clearly borrowed
wéésée 23.52 the toilet 1. clearly borrowed
W.C. (Dutch )
ládio 23.1 the radio 1. clearly borrowed
telefö́n 23.12 the telephone 1. clearly borrowed
biífi 23.4 the post/mail 1. clearly borrowed
< brief (Dutch )
didíbíwóókoma 22.35 the demon 5. no evidence for borrowing
gaán gádúwósu 22.13 the temple 5. no evidence for borrowing
hátíwósu 23.2 the hospital 3. perhaps borrowed
kóti púu 22.5 the circumcision 5. no evidence for borrowing
sabánádágu 3.71 the wolf 5. no evidence for borrowing
simítima 9.6 the blacksmith 2. probably borrowed
smid (Dutch )