Kanuri Vocabulary

by Doris Löhr & H. Ekkehard Wolff with Ari Awagana

The vocabulary contains 1591 meaning-word pairs from the recipient language Kanuri . The corresponding text chapter was published in the book "Loanwords in the World's Languages". The language page Kanuri contains a list of all loanwords arranged by donor languoid.

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

Click on a word to get even more information than is shown in this table.

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

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
This is the time period during which the word is hypothesized to have come into the language as a loanword, or during which it is first attested, or for which it can be reconstructed.
This gives the usual written form for languages that do not use the Latin script.
For (possible) loanwords, this column shows the words in the source languages that served as models.
Word LWT Code Meaning Borrowed Status Source Words
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dúnyâ 1.1 the world 1. clearly borrowed
cídí 1.21 the land 4. very little evidence for borrowing
lárdə̀ 1.21 the land 1. clearly borrowed
cídí 1.212 the soil 4. very little evidence for borrowing
bə́rbə̀r 1.213 the dust 5. no evidence for borrowing
tóló 1.214 the mud 5. no evidence for borrowing
césà 1.215 the sand 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàttî 1.215 the sand 5. no evidence for borrowing
kâu 1.22 the mountain or hill 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀rî 1.22 the mountain or hill 5. no evidence for borrowing
jòró 1.222 the cliff or precipice 5. no evidence for borrowing
fárák 1.23 the plain 4. very little evidence for borrowing
fáyà 1.23 the plain 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngôr 1.24 the valley 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə́rtá 1.25 the island 5. no evidence for borrowing
cúkú (1) 1.25 the island 4. very little evidence for borrowing
siki ( Banda )
cî njîbè 1.27 the shore 5. no evidence for borrowing
fòwòlí 1.27 the shore 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngòrə̂m 1.28 the cave 5. no evidence for borrowing
njî 1.31 the water 5. no evidence for borrowing
báhàr 1.32 the sea 1. clearly borrowed
njî kúrà 1.32 the sea 5. no evidence for borrowing
bílwù 1.324 the foam 5. no evidence for borrowing
báhàr 1.329 the ocean 1. clearly borrowed
njî kúrà 1.329 the ocean 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùlúwù 1.33 the lake 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàzáà njîbè 1.35 the wave 5. no evidence for borrowing
bə́rə̀m 1.36 the river or stream 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngàdà 1.36 the river or stream 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kə̀múdù 1.36 the river or stream 5. no evidence for borrowing
shîm njîbè 1.362 the whirlpool 5. no evidence for borrowing
báràm 1.37 the spring or well 5. no evidence for borrowing
njìbòné 1.38 the swamp 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàráà sə́lə́m 1.41 the woods or forest 5. no evidence for borrowing
də̂r 1.41 the woods or forest 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀ská 1.43 the wood 5. no evidence for borrowing
kâu 1.44 the stone or rock 5. no evidence for borrowing
cə́dí lólójì 1.45 the earthquake 5. no evidence for borrowing
sàmî 1.51 the sky 1. clearly borrowed
kə́ngâl 1.52 the sun 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə́mbàl 1.53 the moon 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀ndáwù 1.53 the moon 5. no evidence for borrowing
shílówù 1.54 the star 5. no evidence for borrowing
rádə̀ 1.55 the lightning 2. probably borrowed
kégə́rà ngə̀rjî 1.56 the thunder 5. no evidence for borrowing
rádə̀ 1.57 the bolt of lightning 2. probably borrowed
kàrwàcìmé 1.58 the storm 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀mármà 1.59 the rainbow 5. no evidence for borrowing
nûr 1.61 the light 1. clearly borrowed
kánnú 1.61 the light 5. no evidence for borrowing
nə̀kə̀lmə́skə̀ 1.62 the darkness 5. no evidence for borrowing
nə̀mcə́lə́m 1.62 the darkness 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàùdí 1.63 the shade or shadow 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàfíà 1.63 the shade or shadow 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùlóngù 1.64 the dew 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàsâm 1.71 the air 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàrwâ 1.72 the wind 5. no evidence for borrowing
fówó 1.73 the cloud 5. no evidence for borrowing
bàntə̀gə̀né 1.74 the fog 5. no evidence for borrowing
də̀lágə̀ 1.75 the rain 5. no evidence for borrowing
njî sámìbè 1.75 the rain 5. no evidence for borrowing
máfì 1.76 the snow 5. no evidence for borrowing
máfì 1.77 the ice 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀rtə́ 1.775 to freeze 5. no evidence for borrowing
dùnyâ 1.78 the weather 1. clearly borrowed
kánnú 1.81 the fire 5. no evidence for borrowing
kánnú cámbî 1.82 the flame 5. no evidence for borrowing
tə́làm kánnúbè 1.82 the flame 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàngê 1.83 the smoke 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàúdò 1.831 the steam 5. no evidence for borrowing
búgə́ 1.84 the ash 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùndúwâl 1.841 the embers 4. very little evidence for borrowing
máltə́ 1.851 to burn(1) 5. no evidence for borrowing
máltə́ 1.852 to burn(2) 5. no evidence for borrowing
wàstə́ 1.86 to light 5. no evidence for borrowing
njèzò 1.861 to extinguish 5. no evidence for borrowing
yàzò 1.861 to extinguish 5. no evidence for borrowing
àsháná 1.87 the match 1. clearly borrowed
kə̀gə̀shì 1.88 the firewood 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə́límì 1.89 the charcoal 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kâm 2.1 the person 5. no evidence for borrowing
kwâ 2.21 the man 5. no evidence for borrowing
kwângâ 2.21 the man 5. no evidence for borrowing
kámú 2.22 the woman 5. no evidence for borrowing
bî 2.23 male(1) 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùrwúdì 2.24 female(1) 5. no evidence for borrowing
tádà 2.25 the boy 5. no evidence for borrowing
tàdàmí 2.251 the young man 5. no evidence for borrowing
férò 2.26 the girl 5. no evidence for borrowing
fèròmí 2.261 the young woman 5. no evidence for borrowing
tádà 2.27 the child(1) 5. no evidence for borrowing
tíwàl 2.28 the baby 1. clearly borrowed
kwâ 2.31 the husband 5. no evidence for borrowing
kámú 2.32 the wife 5. no evidence for borrowing
nyìyàtə́ 2.33 to marry 1. clearly borrowed
nyìyâ 2.34 the wedding 1. clearly borrowed
lòrúsà 2.34 the wedding 1. clearly borrowed
də̀ptà 2.341 the divorce 5. no evidence for borrowing
bàwá 2.35 the father 5. no evidence for borrowing
yâ 2.36 the mother 5. no evidence for borrowing
kwôngâ nyìyáà 2.38 the married man 5. no evidence for borrowing
kámú nyìyáà 2.39 the married woman 5. no evidence for borrowing
tádà 2.41 the son 5. no evidence for borrowing
férò 2.42 the daughter 5. no evidence for borrowing
tàdá 2.43 the child(2) 5. no evidence for borrowing
yâànà 2.44 the brother 5. no evidence for borrowing
yàá 2.444 the older brother 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kə̀rámì 2.445 the younger brother 5. no evidence for borrowing
yâànà 2.45 the sister 5. no evidence for borrowing
yàá 2.454 the older sister 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kə̀rámì 2.455 the younger sister 5. no evidence for borrowing
yâànà 2.456 the sibling 5. no evidence for borrowing
yàá 2.4561 the older sibling 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kə̀rámì 2.4562 the younger sibling 2. probably borrowed
káwú 2.458 the twins 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàká 2.46 the grandfather 4. very little evidence for borrowing
cárì 2.461 the old man 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàká 2.47 the grandmother 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kə̀múrcò 2.471 the old woman 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàká 2.4711 the grandparents 4. very little evidence for borrowing
díwò kôngwâ 2.48 the grandson 5. no evidence for borrowing
díwò férò 2.49 the granddaughter 5. no evidence for borrowing
díwò 2.5 the grandchild 5. no evidence for borrowing
ráwà 2.51 the uncle 5. no evidence for borrowing
ráwà 2.511 the mother's brother 5. no evidence for borrowing
bàwá kúrà 2.512 the father's brother 5. no evidence for borrowing
bàwá gàná 2.512 the father's brother 5. no evidence for borrowing
yînná 2.52 the aunt 5. no evidence for borrowing
yînná 2.521 the mother's sister 5. no evidence for borrowing
yâkúrà 2.521 the mother's sister 5. no evidence for borrowing
báwà 2.522 the father's sister 5. no evidence for borrowing
báwànráwàngànà 2.55 the cousin 5. no evidence for borrowing
yèìyàrí 2.56 the ancestors 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàdúwù 2.57 the descendants 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀sáì 2.61 the father-in-law (of a man) 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀sâì 2.611 the father-in-law (of a woman) 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀sáì 2.62 the mother-in-law (of a man) 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀sâì 2.621 the mother-in-law (of a woman) 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə́sâì 2.622 the parents-in-law 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀sáì 2.63 the son-in-law (of a man) 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀sâì 2.631 the son-in-law (of a woman) 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀sáì 2.64 the daughter-in-law (of a man) 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀sâì 2.641 the daughter-in-law (of a woman) 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀sâì 2.6411 the child-in-law 5. no evidence for borrowing
tíwù 2.6412 the sibling-in-law 5. no evidence for borrowing
àwá cíntà 2.71 the stepfather 5. no evidence for borrowing
yâ cíntà 2.72 the stepmother 5. no evidence for borrowing
tádà cíntà 2.73 the stepson 5. no evidence for borrowing
férò cíntà 2.74 the stepdaughter 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngə́nyì 2.75 the orphan 5. no evidence for borrowing
kámbà 2.76 the widow 5. no evidence for borrowing
kámbà 2.77 the widower 5. no evidence for borrowing
dûr 2.81 the relatives 5. no evidence for borrowing
yâl 2.82 the family 1. clearly borrowed
wú 2.91 I 5. no evidence for borrowing
nyí 2.92 you (singular) 5. no evidence for borrowing
tí 2.93 he/she/it 5. no evidence for borrowing
shí 2.931 he 5. no evidence for borrowing
shí 2.932 she 5. no evidence for borrowing
àndí 2.94 we 5. no evidence for borrowing
yàndí 2.942 we (exclusive) 5. no evidence for borrowing
nàndí 2.95 you (plural) 5. no evidence for borrowing
tàndí 2.96 they 5. no evidence for borrowing
dábbà 3.11 the animal 1. clearly borrowed
lə̀mân 3.11 the animal 1. clearly borrowed
bî 3.12 male(2) 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùrwúdì 3.13 female(2) 5. no evidence for borrowing
lə̀mân 3.15 the livestock 1. clearly borrowed
sùnyìrám 3.16 the pasture 5. no evidence for borrowing
súnyí 3.18 the herdsman 5. no evidence for borrowing
bə́rí 3.19 the stable or stall 5. no evidence for borrowing
fê 3.2 the cattle 5. no evidence for borrowing
dàló 3.21 the bull 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngə́némù 3.21 the bull 5. no evidence for borrowing
fê 3.22 the ox 5. no evidence for borrowing
fê 3.23 the cow 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə́nná 3.24 the calf 5. no evidence for borrowing
dímì 3.25 the sheep 4. very little evidence for borrowing
ngə́lárò 3.26 the ram 5. no evidence for borrowing
dímì 3.28 the ewe 4. very little evidence for borrowing
támà 3.29 the lamb 4. very little evidence for borrowing
< adaman ( Berber )
gòdú 3.32 the boar 4. very little evidence for borrowing
áládə̀ kùrwúdì 3.34 the sow 5. no evidence for borrowing
alade ( Hausa )
áládə̀ 3.35 the pig 1. clearly borrowed
kàní 3.36 the goat 5. no evidence for borrowing
dâl 3.37 the he-goat 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀láwò 3.38 the kid 5. no evidence for borrowing
fə̂r 3.41 the horse 1. clearly borrowed
fə̂r ngə́rmà 3.42 the stallion 5. no evidence for borrowing
fə̂r kùrwúdì 3.44 the mare 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngə́rmà 3.45 the foal or colt 5. no evidence for borrowing
kóró 3.46 the donkey 5. no evidence for borrowing
làwátə́rà 3.47 the mule 1. clearly borrowed
kùwúì 3.5 the fowl 5. no evidence for borrowing
gùdòwúm 3.52 the cock/rooster 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùwúì 3.54 the hen 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùwúì 3.55 the chicken 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngádákàwú 3.56 the goose 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùwúì yárwábè 3.57 the duck 5. no evidence for borrowing
fátò ngúdòbè 3.58 the nest 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngúdò 3.581 the bird 5. no evidence for borrowing
gə̀ràgə́rà 3.583 the heron 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàdáwù 3.584 the eagle 5. no evidence for borrowing
dámgà 3.585 the hawk 5. no evidence for borrowing
kówù 3.586 the vulture 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngə́rmù 3.586 the vulture 5. no evidence for borrowing
bàtátá 3.591 the bat 5. no evidence for borrowing
àkú 3.592 the parrot 1. clearly borrowed
ʕàku ( Arabic , uncertain)
ngágə̀ 3.593 the crow 5. no evidence for borrowing
bólàwúllàm 3.594 the dove 5. no evidence for borrowing
dújì 3.596 the owl 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə́rì 3.61 the dog 4. very little evidence for borrowing
tárwúnà 3.614 the rabbit 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngàmfàtú 3.62 the cat 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngâm 3.62 the cat 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngárgə̀mà 3.63 the mouse or rat 5. no evidence for borrowing
jìlwá 3.63 the mouse or rat 5. no evidence for borrowing
bə́nyì 3.65 the fish 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kámbíràm 3.652 the fin 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàlígì 3.653 the scale 5. no evidence for borrowing
kókkóyè 3.655 the shell 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàdìkàdí 3.665 the freshwater eel 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngâm kúrà 3.72 the lion 5. no evidence for borrowing
bə́ndì 3.72 the lion 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀lə́gə̀ 3.74 the fox 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngə́rí 3.75 the deer 5. no evidence for borrowing
dágə̀l (1) 3.76 the monkey 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀mówùn 3.77 the elephant 2. probably borrowed
kàlímò 3.78 the camel 1. clearly borrowed
< ǧamal ( Arabic )
kùlí 3.81 the insect 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀ngə́sə̀ 3.811 the head louse 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀ngə́sə̀ 3.8112 the body louse 5. no evidence for borrowing
kángú 3.812 the nit 5. no evidence for borrowing
tə́rgáwù 3.813 the flea 5. no evidence for borrowing
sáùràkə̀lànjì 3.814 the centipede 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀lánjì 3.815 the scorpion 5. no evidence for borrowing
nàná sálgámà 3.816 the cockroach 5. no evidence for borrowing
cìdàcídà 3.817 the ant 5. no evidence for borrowing
tàùtáù 3.818 the spider 5. no evidence for borrowing
jê tàùtáùbè 3.819 the spider web 5. no evidence for borrowing
kúlìkə̀mágə̀n 3.82 the bee 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀màgə̀nmí 3.821 the beeswax 5. no evidence for borrowing
fátò kúlìkə̀mágə̀nbè 3.822 the beehive 5. no evidence for borrowing
màtàfífítò 3.823 the wasp 5. no evidence for borrowing
cíì 3.83 the fly 5. no evidence for borrowing
kíyí 3.83 the fly 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàntánà 3.832 the mosquito 5. no evidence for borrowing
kànâm 3.834 the termites 5. no evidence for borrowing
kárí 3.835 the tick 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùlí 3.84 the worm 5. no evidence for borrowing
kádí 3.85 the snake 5. no evidence for borrowing
tàrwúnà 3.863 the hare 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀nyérì 3.869 the squirrel 4. very little evidence for borrowing
wúllə́ràm 3.91 the firefly 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàshíngò 3.913 the chameleon 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngáràn 3.917 the buffalo 5. no evidence for borrowing
fátáfátámà 3.92 the butterfly 5. no evidence for borrowing
káwí 3.93 the grasshopper 5. no evidence for borrowing
kòkkòdó 3.94 the snail 5. no evidence for borrowing
kókkó 3.95 the frog 5. no evidence for borrowing
gàdángàré 3.96 the lizard 5. no evidence for borrowing
gùrjámà 3.96 the lizard 5. no evidence for borrowing
kárám 3.97 the crocodile or alligator 2. probably borrowed
kúdú 3.98 the turtle 4. very little evidence for borrowing
tígə̀ 4.11 the body 3. perhaps borrowed
kàráwì 4.12 the skin or hide 4. very little evidence for borrowing
dâ 4.13 the flesh 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùndúlì 4.14 the hair 5. no evidence for borrowing
njíshì 4.142 the beard 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kùndúlì tígə̀bé 4.144 the body hair 5. no evidence for borrowing
tə́pshì 4.145 the pubic hair 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùndúlì fúwùbè 4.145 the pubic hair 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngàjìbúl 4.146 the dandruff 5. no evidence for borrowing
bû 4.15 the blood 5. no evidence for borrowing
zâr bûbè 4.151 the vein or artery 5. no evidence for borrowing
shíllà 4.16 the bone 5. no evidence for borrowing
shíllà shítíbè 4.162 the rib 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàngádì 4.17 the horn 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngàwùrè 4.18 the tail 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngáwò 4.19 the back 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùlùwèrám 4.191 the spine 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀lâ 4.2 the head 4. very little evidence for borrowing
férí 4.201 the temples 5. no evidence for borrowing
búwò kə̀lâbè 4.202 the skull 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə́rgə́n 4.203 the brain 5. no evidence for borrowing
fə́skà 4.204 the face 4. very little evidence for borrowing
ngûm 4.205 the forehead 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngáìdò 4.207 the jaw 5. no evidence for borrowing
zə̀gàlí 4.208 the cheek 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngùmí 4.209 the chin 5. no evidence for borrowing
njìtìrám 4.209 the chin 5. no evidence for borrowing
shîm 4.21 the eye 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùndúlì shîmbè 4.212 the eyebrow 5. no evidence for borrowing
fə́rtə̀ shîmbè 4.213 the eyelid 5. no evidence for borrowing
fòrtó 4.214 the eyelash 5. no evidence for borrowing
nzə̀místə́ 4.215 to blink 5. no evidence for borrowing
sə́mò 4.22 the ear 4. very little evidence for borrowing
fə́rtə̀ sə́mòbè 4.221 the earlobe 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàdáwù sə́mòbè 4.222 the earwax 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə́nzà 4.23 the nose 5. no evidence for borrowing
súwúlí kə́nzàbè 4.231 the nostril 5. no evidence for borrowing
tə́lìn 4.232 the nasal mucus 5. no evidence for borrowing
cî 4.24 the mouth 5. no evidence for borrowing
cî ngúdòbè 4.241 the beak 5. no evidence for borrowing
kâ cîbè 4.25 the lip 5. no evidence for borrowing
tə́làm 4.26 the tongue 5. no evidence for borrowing
tímì 4.27 the tooth 5. no evidence for borrowing
shélì 4.27 the tooth 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀lîn 4.271 the gums 5. no evidence for borrowing
càmléléràm 4.272 the molar tooth 5. no evidence for borrowing
kúrwú 4.272 the molar tooth 5. no evidence for borrowing
dáwú 4.28 the neck 5. no evidence for borrowing
múdí 4.281 the nape of the neck 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngùwòltó 4.29 the throat 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngáwánà 4.3 the shoulder 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀mbə́látə̀ 4.301 the shoulderblade 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngálngàl 4.302 the collarbone 5. no evidence for borrowing
múskò 4.31 the arm 5. no evidence for borrowing
tə́lwù 4.312 the armpit 5. no evidence for borrowing
njùrómí 4.32 the elbow 5. no evidence for borrowing
dáwú múskòbè 4.321 the wrist 5. no evidence for borrowing
múskò 4.33 the hand 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàrádì 4.331 the palm of the hand 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngùlòndó 4.34 the finger 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngùlòndó bə̀lân 4.342 the thumb 5. no evidence for borrowing
fə́rgámì 4.344 the fingernail 5. no evidence for borrowing
fə́rgân 4.345 the claw 5. no evidence for borrowing
shî 4.35 the leg 5. no evidence for borrowing
dúnó (2) 4.351 the thigh 5. no evidence for borrowing
də́ngə̀l 4.352 the calf of the leg 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngùrúmngúrùm 4.36 the knee 5. no evidence for borrowing
shî 4.37 the foot 5. no evidence for borrowing
shîm shîbè 4.371 the ankle 5. no evidence for borrowing
gùdùgùdú 4.372 the heel 5. no evidence for borrowing
shî 4.374 the footprint 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngùlòndó shîbè 4.38 the toe 5. no evidence for borrowing
féfétò 4.392 the wing 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùndúlì 4.393 the feather 5. no evidence for borrowing
féfétò 4.393 the feather 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngánjì 4.4 the chest 5. no evidence for borrowing
tə́gàm 4.41 the breast 5. no evidence for borrowing
nzə̀mbòràm 4.412 the nipple or teat 5. no evidence for borrowing
nzə̀mbòràm 4.42 the udder 5. no evidence for borrowing
dàwùdí 4.43 the navel 5. no evidence for borrowing
tìmbí 4.431 the belly 1. clearly borrowed
kárwù 4.44 the heart 5. no evidence for borrowing
fùfú 4.441 the lung 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kə̀máttə̀n 4.45 the liver 5. no evidence for borrowing
dádámì 4.45 the liver 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀ntə̀gə̀lìrám 4.451 the kidney 5. no evidence for borrowing
súró 4.46 the stomach 5. no evidence for borrowing
tìmbí 4.46 the stomach 1. clearly borrowed
kàlə̂m 4.461 the intestines or guts 5. no evidence for borrowing
fárúwù 4.462 the waist 5. no evidence for borrowing
tə̀mbə́r 4.462 the waist 5. no evidence for borrowing
kànzə́gə́ 4.463 the hip 5. no evidence for borrowing
cànzá 4.463 the hip 5. no evidence for borrowing
də̀mbə́r 4.464 the buttocks 2. probably borrowed
dùwùlí 4.464 the buttocks 5. no evidence for borrowing
cágə̀ 4.465 the sinew or tendon 5. no evidence for borrowing
tàdàrám 4.47 the womb 5. no evidence for borrowing
súsú tə́rwə́lə̀mbè 4.49 the testicles 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngûr 4.49 the testicles 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngə́lì 4.492 the penis 5. no evidence for borrowing
zákàr 4.492 the penis 1. clearly borrowed
kwàngwàrám 4.492 the penis 5. no evidence for borrowing
fárgì 4.493 the vagina 1. clearly borrowed
kàmùrám 4.493 the vagina 5. no evidence for borrowing
yìntə́ 4.51 to breathe 5. no evidence for borrowing
wásàm yikko 4.52 to yawn 5. no evidence for borrowing
hámmà 4.52 to yawn 1. clearly borrowed
sə́ngéttə́ 4.521 to hiccough 5. no evidence for borrowing
nzàsə̀rà 4.53 to cough 5. no evidence for borrowing
wódíshà sèkkìn 4.54 to sneeze 4. very little evidence for borrowing
zúngù fàntə́ 4.55 to perspire 5. no evidence for borrowing
tə̀fátə́ 4.56 to spit 4. very little evidence for borrowing
njírə́ttə́ 4.56 to spit 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀móló fítə́ 4.57 to vomit 5. no evidence for borrowing
káláktə́ 4.57 to vomit 5. no evidence for borrowing
tímìn tà 4.58 to bite 5. no evidence for borrowing
nàndò 4.58 to bite 5. no evidence for borrowing
mə̀láttə́ 4.59 to lick 5. no evidence for borrowing
tùrú 4.591 to dribble 5. no evidence for borrowing
léttə́ 4.61 to sleep 5. no evidence for borrowing
súngòrí 4.612 to snore 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀náshîm yikko 4.62 to dream 5. no evidence for borrowing
fátə́ 4.63 to wake up 5. no evidence for borrowing
kárgí fítə́ 4.64 to fart 5. no evidence for borrowing
còlló 4.65 to piss 5. no evidence for borrowing
yèrtà 4.66 to shit 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngə̀lə́ktə́ 4.67 to have sex 5. no evidence for borrowing
kámúrò kə̂mbâ 4.67 to have sex 5. no evidence for borrowing
lólótə́ 4.68 to shiver 5. no evidence for borrowing
kásálà 4.69 to bathe 5. no evidence for borrowing
nzàmbò 4.71 to beget 5. no evidence for borrowing
nzàmbò 4.72 to be born 5. no evidence for borrowing
súróà 4.73 pregnant 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀ndégə́ 4.732 to conceive 5. no evidence for borrowing
rôà 4.74 to be alive 3. perhaps borrowed
ruuh ( Arabic )
rô 4.741 the life 1. clearly borrowed
ruuh ( Arabic )
kə̀ndégà 4.741 the life 5. no evidence for borrowing
nò 4.75 to die 5. no evidence for borrowing
núnà 4.7501 dead 5. no evidence for borrowing
njî ngótə́ 4.751 to drown 5. no evidence for borrowing
njèzò 4.76 to kill 5. no evidence for borrowing
líwà 4.77 the corpse 3. perhaps borrowed
kàwîn 4.77 the corpse 3. perhaps borrowed
líwà 4.771 the carcass 5. no evidence for borrowing
shìtə̀ràtə́ 4.78 to bury 2. probably borrowed
káwùrì 4.79 the grave 1. clearly borrowed
< qabr ( Arabic )
dúnò (1) 4.81 strong 5. no evidence for borrowing
lágə̀ 4.82 weak 5. no evidence for borrowing
dúnó bâ 4.82 weak 5. no evidence for borrowing
nə̀mlèwáà 4.83 healthy 5. no evidence for borrowing
dóndì 4.84 sick/ill 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàngê 4.841 the fever 5. no evidence for borrowing
búlè 4.842 the goitre/goiter 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀lâtə̀rə̀m 4.843 the cold 5. no evidence for borrowing
kwásá 4.844 the disease 5. no evidence for borrowing
kásúwá 4.844 the disease 5. no evidence for borrowing
túnú 4.85 the wound or sore 5. no evidence for borrowing
dámbáshì 4.852 the bruise 5. no evidence for borrowing
fútə́ 4.853 the swelling 5. no evidence for borrowing
lèlènó 4.853 the swelling 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀lílìm 4.854 the itch 5. no evidence for borrowing
gàmbò 4.8541 to scratch 5. no evidence for borrowing
tótóltə́ 4.855 the blister 5. no evidence for borrowing
kúdù 4.856 the boil 5. no evidence for borrowing
kálì 4.857 the pus 5. no evidence for borrowing
bálò 4.858 the scar 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngàtə́ 4.86 to cure 5. no evidence for borrowing
líítà 4.87 the physician 1. clearly borrowed
< liktaay ( Arabic )
kùrgùnmá 4.87 the physician 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùrgûn 4.88 the medicine 4. very little evidence for borrowing
sûm 4.89 the poison 5. no evidence for borrowing
kásə́mbá 4.91 tired 5. no evidence for borrowing
tùstə́ 4.912 to rest 5. no evidence for borrowing
máské 4.92 lazy 5. no evidence for borrowing
sə̀lwáì 4.92 lazy 5. no evidence for borrowing
lágə̀ 4.92 lazy 5. no evidence for borrowing
lúsùr 4.92 lazy 1. clearly borrowed
sə̀lé 4.93 bald 5. no evidence for borrowing
dùngú 4.94 lame 5. no evidence for borrowing
mùwá 4.95 deaf 5. no evidence for borrowing
bébé 4.95 deaf 4. very little evidence for borrowing
mùwá 4.96 mute 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə́mbù 4.97 blind 5. no evidence for borrowing
cánà lə́p 4.98 drunk 5. no evidence for borrowing
də̀mbə́r déà 4.99 naked 5. no evidence for borrowing
bù 5.11 to eat 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀mbû 5.12 the food 5. no evidence for borrowing
dégátà 5.121 cooked 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀lî 5.122 raw 5. no evidence for borrowing
bàfə́nà 5.123 ripe 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀lî 5.124 unripe 5. no evidence for borrowing
mìstə́ 5.125 rotten 5. no evidence for borrowing
njâ 5.13 to drink 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀nâà 5.14 to be hungry 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀nâ kúrà 5.141 the famine 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngúdùà 5.15 to be thirsty 5. no evidence for borrowing
mə̀láttə́ 5.16 to suck 5. no evidence for borrowing
yəmbò 5.16 to suck 5. no evidence for borrowing
gə̀rò 5.18 to chew 5. no evidence for borrowing
nzùndò 5.181 to swallow 5. no evidence for borrowing
yúlóktə́ 5.19 to choke 5. no evidence for borrowing
détə́ 5.21 to cook 5. no evidence for borrowing
lòrò 5.22 to boil 5. no evidence for borrowing
wártə́ 5.23 to roast or fry 5. no evidence for borrowing
wártə́ 5.24 to bake 5. no evidence for borrowing
mə̀ktə́gə́ràm 5.25 the oven 5. no evidence for borrowing
kóló 5.26 the pot 5. no evidence for borrowing
sàkkân 5.27 the kettle 1. clearly borrowed
kwánò 5.28 the pan 1. clearly borrowed
< pan ( English )
tásà 5.31 the dish 1. clearly borrowed
< tas ( Arabic )
tásà 5.32 the plate 1. clearly borrowed
< tas ( Arabic )
búwúr 5.33 the bowl 5. no evidence for borrowing
tásà 5.33 the bowl 1. clearly borrowed
< tas ( Arabic )
búwùlè 5.34 the jug/pitcher 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngə̀mtó 5.34 the jug/pitcher 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngə̀mtógóràm 5.35 the cup 5. no evidence for borrowing
cókkòl 5.37 the spoon 1. clearly borrowed
zàná 5.38 the knife(1) 5. no evidence for borrowing
cókkòl ngùlòndóà 5.39 the fork 5. no evidence for borrowing
fôk 5.39 the fork 1. clearly borrowed
tóngù 5.391 the tongs 1. clearly borrowed
bə́rì 5.41 the meal 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀móló yòktà 5.42 the breakfast 5. no evidence for borrowing
bə́rì kǎùsùbè 5.43 the lunch 5. no evidence for borrowing
bə́rì kàjíríbè 5.44 the dinner 5. no evidence for borrowing
bə́rì búnébè 5.45 the supper 5. no evidence for borrowing
kúwúltə́ 5.46 to peel 5. no evidence for borrowing
sàktə́ 5.47 to sieve or to strain 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùràìtà 5.48 to scrape 5. no evidence for borrowing
nzə̀gə́rtə́ 5.48 to scrape 5. no evidence for borrowing
dìtə́ 5.49 to stir or to mix 5. no evidence for borrowing
tùsátə́ 5.49 to stir or to mix 5. no evidence for borrowing
búródì 5.51 the bread 1. clearly borrowed
< bread ( English )
kùnú 5.53 the dough 5. no evidence for borrowing
dìtə́ 5.54 to knead 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə́mə́stə́ 5.54 to knead 5. no evidence for borrowing
rúngù 5.55 the flour 5. no evidence for borrowing
nyètə́ 5.56 to crush or to grind 5. no evidence for borrowing
gə̀wə́rtə́ 5.56 to crush or to grind 5. no evidence for borrowing
nyètə́ràm 5.57 the mill 5. no evidence for borrowing
ínjìn 5.57 the mill 1. clearly borrowed
< engine ( English )
kûr 5.58 the mortar(1) 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀rmó 5.59 the pestle 5. no evidence for borrowing
dâ 5.61 the meat 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə́nzə́n 5.64 the soup 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀lìzùwó 5.65 the vegetables 5. no evidence for borrowing
kárè zə́rbúbè 5.65 the vegetables 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngálò 5.66 the bean 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùndúwù 5.7 the potato 5. no evidence for borrowing
dàngálì nàsàrá 5.7 the potato 5. no evidence for borrowing
tádà kə̀skábè 5.71 the fruit 5. no evidence for borrowing
démè 5.712 the bunch 5. no evidence for borrowing
yínàbí 5.76 the grape 1. clearly borrowed
nágə̀ 5.77 the nut 5. no evidence for borrowing
zàìtûn 5.78 the olive 1. clearly borrowed
kə̀ndágə̀ 5.79 the oil 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàísə̀ 5.791 the grease or fat 5. no evidence for borrowing
mándá 5.81 the salt 5. no evidence for borrowing
njìttá 5.82 the pepper 5. no evidence for borrowing
mòsóró 5.82 the pepper 1. clearly borrowed
bàrwùnó 5.821 the chili pepper 1. clearly borrowed
kə̀mágə̀n 5.84 the honey 5. no evidence for borrowing
súwùr 5.85 the sugar 1. clearly borrowed
câm 5.86 the milk 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngántə́ 5.87 to milk 5. no evidence for borrowing
cúkú (2) 5.88 the cheese 4. very little evidence for borrowing
fə́là 5.89 the butter 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀njâ 5.9 the drink 5. no evidence for borrowing
mbàl 5.92 the wine 5. no evidence for borrowing
mbàl 5.93 the beer 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùmîl 5.93 the beer 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngə́wə́l 5.97 the egg 5. no evidence for borrowing
cìmê ngə́wə́lbè 5.971 the yolk 5. no evidence for borrowing
nzə̀kkò 6.11 to put on 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàzə́mù 6.12 the clothing or clothes 5. no evidence for borrowing
kèkémà 6.13 the tailor 5. no evidence for borrowing
télà 6.13 the tailor 1. clearly borrowed
< tailor ( English )
báttà 6.21 the cloth 5. no evidence for borrowing
yádì 6.21 the cloth 1. clearly borrowed
< yard ( English )
kùndúlì dímìbè 6.22 the wool 5. no evidence for borrowing
lîn 6.23 the linen 1. clearly borrowed
< linen ( English )
kàlwúsə̀n 6.24 the cotton 1. clearly borrowed
sə̀lékì 6.25 the silk 1. clearly borrowed
< silk ( English )
hàrîl 6.25 the silk 1. clearly borrowed
kàráwì 6.28 the fur 4. very little evidence for borrowing
njírì 6.29 the leather 5. no evidence for borrowing
kórkórtə̀ 6.31 to spin 5. no evidence for borrowing
tòkkûl 6.32 the spindle 5. no evidence for borrowing
dútó 6.33 to weave 5. no evidence for borrowing
ságá 6.34 the loom 4. very little evidence for borrowing
dùtò 6.35 to sew 5. no evidence for borrowing
líwùlà 6.36 the needle(1) 1. clearly borrowed
màsíllá 6.37 the awl 1. clearly borrowed
gə̀ràsáà 6.38 the thread 5. no evidence for borrowing
dáltə́ 6.39 to dye 5. no evidence for borrowing
bàrmús 6.41 the cloak 1. clearly borrowed
kámsàl 6.42 the (woman's) dress 5. no evidence for borrowing
kôt 6.43 the coat 1. clearly borrowed
màntô 6.43 the coat 1. clearly borrowed
gə̀májè 6.44 the shirt 1. clearly borrowed
dánkíkì 6.44 the shirt 1. clearly borrowed
kwálà 6.45 the collar 1. clearly borrowed
< collar ( English )
kwâl 6.45 the collar 1. clearly borrowed
dántòbí 6.46 the skirt 1. clearly borrowed
sìkêt 6.46 the skirt 1. clearly borrowed
jîp 6.46 the skirt 1. clearly borrowed
jupe ( French )
fàtàlí 6.46 the skirt 4. very little evidence for borrowing
bànté 6.461 the grass-skirt 1. clearly borrowed
< panty ( English )
yàngê 6.48 the trousers 5. no evidence for borrowing
sósì 6.49 the sock or stocking 1. clearly borrowed
< jersey ( English )
súnó 6.51 the shoe 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàdìmálánkànə́m 6.52 the boot 5. no evidence for borrowing
jìràwûn 6.52 the boot 5. no evidence for borrowing
kûp 6.52 the boot 1. clearly borrowed
kə̀lídə́mà 6.54 the shoemaker 5. no evidence for borrowing
jáwá 6.55 the hat or cap 5. no evidence for borrowing
gùrùmbá 6.55 the hat or cap 4. very little evidence for borrowing
làwùrjé 6.57 the belt 5. no evidence for borrowing
bêl 6.57 the belt 1. clearly borrowed
hìjâp 6.59 the veil 1. clearly borrowed
líwù 6.61 the pocket 1. clearly borrowed
àníní 6.62 the button 1. clearly borrowed
onini ( Hausa )
< onini ( Yoruba )
bùtô 6.62 the button 1. clearly borrowed
féngèl 6.63 the pin 1. clearly borrowed
mùsùwár 6.63 the pin 5. no evidence for borrowing
záyèràm 6.71 the ornament or adornment 5. no evidence for borrowing
kárè dáwùbè 6.72 the jewel 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùlûm 6.73 the ring 5. no evidence for borrowing
mùskòrám 6.74 the bracelet 5. no evidence for borrowing
njárángə̀ 6.74 the bracelet 5. no evidence for borrowing
dàwùrám 6.75 the necklace 5. no evidence for borrowing
kǔltù 6.76 the bead 4. very little evidence for borrowing
sə̀mòrám 6.77 the earring 5. no evidence for borrowing
rétə́ 6.79 the tattoo 5. no evidence for borrowing
báttà 6.81 the handkerchief or rag 5. no evidence for borrowing
àlwútà 6.81 the handkerchief or rag 1. clearly borrowed
báttà 6.82 the towel 5. no evidence for borrowing
táwùl 6.82 the towel 1. clearly borrowed
sàrtə̀rám 6.91 the comb 5. no evidence for borrowing
bùrôs 6.92 the brush 1. clearly borrowed
kə̀rtà 6.921 the plait/braid 5. no evidence for borrowing
áská 6.93 the razor 1. clearly borrowed
rézà 6.93 the razor 1. clearly borrowed
< razor ( English )
bélì 6.93 the razor 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀ndágə̀ 6.94 the ointment 5. no evidence for borrowing
gə̀rəˆs 6.94 the ointment 1. clearly borrowed
sàwûl, shàwûl 6.95 the soap 1. clearly borrowed
< sapo ( Latin )
kútə̀ràm 6.96 the mirror 5. no evidence for borrowing
də̀gâì 7.11 to live 5. no evidence for borrowing
fátò 7.12 the house 5. no evidence for borrowing
njîm 7.13 the hut 5. no evidence for borrowing
tántì 7.14 the tent 1. clearly borrowed
< tent ( English )
làímà 7.14 the tent 1. clearly borrowed
bàlbâl 7.15 the yard or court 5. no evidence for borrowing
súwúmírám 7.16 the men's house 5. no evidence for borrowing
kànnùrám 7.17 the cookhouse 5. no evidence for borrowing
jáùrè 7.18 the meeting house 5. no evidence for borrowing
sóró cínnàbè 7.18 the meeting house 5. no evidence for borrowing
njîm 7.21 the room 5. no evidence for borrowing
cínnà 7.22 the door or gate 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀ská cínnàbé 7.221 the doorpost 5. no evidence for borrowing
kókkó 7.23 the lock 5. no evidence for borrowing
kókkó 7.231 the latch or door-bolt 5. no evidence for borrowing
kókkó 7.232 the padlock 5. no evidence for borrowing
súwúràm 7.24 the key 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàsàmrám 7.25 the window 5. no evidence for borrowing
tákkà/táà 7.25 the window 1. clearly borrowed
dáwù njîmbè 7.26 the floor 5. no evidence for borrowing
gàrú 7.27 the wall 4. very little evidence for borrowing
fúkò 7.31 the fireplace 5. no evidence for borrowing
fúkò 7.32 the stove 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàngèrám 7.33 the chimney 5. no evidence for borrowing
dágə̀l (2) 7.37 the ladder 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùrángá 7.37 the ladder 5. no evidence for borrowing
də́gə́l 7.42 the bed 5. no evidence for borrowing
bîr 7.421 the pillow 5. no evidence for borrowing
bòrkó 7.422 the blanket 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kúrìs 7.43 the chair 1. clearly borrowed
téwùr 7.44 the table 1. clearly borrowed
< table ( English )
fàtə́là 7.45 the lamp or torch 1. clearly borrowed
< fatiil ( Arabic )
< fatīla ( Arabic )
mósùwà 7.45 the lamp or torch 1. clearly borrowed
shàmê 7.46 the candle 1. clearly borrowed
kéndìr 7.46 the candle 1. clearly borrowed
< candle ( English )
kántà 7.47 the shelf 1. clearly borrowed
ngágə́rá 7.48 the trough 5. no evidence for borrowing
ndòròró 7.48 the trough 5. no evidence for borrowing
cìngâl 7.51 the roof 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀lídò 7.52 the thatch 5. no evidence for borrowing
wásə́là 7.53 the ridgepole 2. probably borrowed
Unidentifiable ( Arabic , uncertain)
kàràùjí 7.54 the rafter 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàràùjí 7.55 the beam 5. no evidence for borrowing
shíwò 7.56 the post or pole 5. no evidence for borrowing
kátákó 7.57 the board 1. clearly borrowed
< patako ( Yoruba )
kábbì 7.58 the arch 1. clearly borrowed
màsǒ 7.61 the mason 1. clearly borrowed
fátòtàndòmà 7.61 the mason 5. no evidence for borrowing
jə́làp 7.62 the brick 5. no evidence for borrowing
bə̀rkí 7.62 the brick 1. clearly borrowed
jélàp 7.64 the adobe 5. no evidence for borrowing
dìrìngêl 7.64 the adobe 4. very little evidence for borrowing
gérgèr 7.65 the camp 5. no evidence for borrowing
mə́ndə́l dìò 7.67 to tan 5. no evidence for borrowing
bàrèmá 8.11 the farmer 5. no evidence for borrowing
kúlò 8.12 the field 5. no evidence for borrowing
zə́rgə́ 8.13 the garden 5. no evidence for borrowing
báré 8.15 to cultivate 5. no evidence for borrowing
dángá 8.16 the fence 5. no evidence for borrowing
gâr 8.16 the fence 5. no evidence for borrowing
jólóló 8.17 the ditch 1. clearly borrowed
làmbàtû 8.17 the ditch 1. clearly borrowed
bə̀lákà 8.17 the ditch 5. no evidence for borrowing
bàrétə́ 8.21 to plough/plow 5. no evidence for borrowing
bóró 8.212 the furrow 5. no evidence for borrowing
tàbtə́ 8.22 to dig 5. no evidence for borrowing
fêl 8.24 the shovel 1. clearly borrowed
bánò 8.25 the hoe 5. no evidence for borrowing
cókkól shélìà 8.26 the fork(2)/pitchfork 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàskâr 8.27 the rake 5. no evidence for borrowing
ràtô 8.27 the rake 1. clearly borrowed
làtə́ràm 8.28 the digging stick (=yamstick) 5. no evidence for borrowing
nàtò 8.31 to sow 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùsúnyì 8.311 the seed 5. no evidence for borrowing
múktə́ 8.32 to mow 5. no evidence for borrowing
táìdà 8.33 the sickle or scythe 5. no evidence for borrowing
wóstə́ 8.34 to thresh 4. very little evidence for borrowing
wóstə́rám 8.35 the threshing-floor 5. no evidence for borrowing
sàl 8.41 the harvest 5. no evidence for borrowing
àrgə̂m 8.42 the grain 5. no evidence for borrowing
làámà 8.43 the wheat 1. clearly borrowed
sháìr 8.44 the barley 1. clearly borrowed
ngàwúlì másàrmì 8.47 the maize/corn 5. no evidence for borrowing
shànkáwá 8.48 the rice 1. clearly borrowed
kàzêm 8.51 the grass 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kàzêm ngámdə̀ 8.52 the hay 5. no evidence for borrowing
kóktə́ 8.531 to plant 5. no evidence for borrowing
fə́rtə̀ 8.54 the root 5. no evidence for borrowing
jâr 8.54 the root 5. no evidence for borrowing
də̀lám 8.55 the branch 5. no evidence for borrowing
kálú 8.56 the leaf 5. no evidence for borrowing
lámbù 8.56 the leaf 5. no evidence for borrowing
fə̀lé 8.57 the flower 2. probably borrowed
fure ( Hausa )
kàmbîl 8.57 the flower 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀ská 8.6 the tree 5. no evidence for borrowing
tàfâ 8.68 the tobacco 1. clearly borrowed
tàwâ 8.68 the tobacco 1. clearly borrowed
< tabaco ( Songhay )
tàwá nzà 8.69 to smoke 5. no evidence for borrowing
lófì 8.691 the pipe 5. no evidence for borrowing
shî kə̀skábè 8.72 the tree stump 5. no evidence for borrowing
kórè 8.73 the tree trunk 5. no evidence for borrowing
dédè 8.74 the forked branch 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàskàshí 8.75 the bark 5. no evidence for borrowing
njî kə̀skábè 8.76 the sap 5. no evidence for borrowing
jíínà 8.81 the palm tree 1. clearly borrowed
kə́rzə́m 8.81 the palm tree 5. no evidence for borrowing
dìfúnò 8.81 the palm tree 1. clearly borrowed
kwákwà 8.82 the coconut 2. probably borrowed
lèmûn 8.83 the citrus fruit 1. clearly borrowed
àyàwà 8.84 the banana 1. clearly borrowed
< (-)yaba ( Nupe )
dàngálì 8.91 the sweet potato 1. clearly borrowed
kúndùwú 8.91 the sweet potato 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngàwúlì 8.911 the millet or sorghum 5. no evidence for borrowing
dùndú 8.912 the yam 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàrásà 8.92 the cassava/manioc 5. no evidence for borrowing
gálísà 8.92 the cassava/manioc 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə́mó 8.93 the gourd 5. no evidence for borrowing
sàgàdə̀ 8.931 the pumpkin or squash 1. clearly borrowed
górà 8.94 the bamboo 1. clearly borrowed
rèké 8.941 the sugar cane 1. clearly borrowed
< ireke ( Yoruba )
nə́ngə́lí 8.98 the mushroom 5. no evidence for borrowing
tə́mbàl kókóbè 8.98 the mushroom 5. no evidence for borrowing
dìò 9.11 to do 5. no evidence for borrowing
dìò 9.111 to make 5. no evidence for borrowing
cídà 9.12 the work 5. no evidence for borrowing
dùngòktə́ 9.14 to bend 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə́lítə́ 9.15 to fold 5. no evidence for borrowing
kúrtútə́ 9.16 to tie 5. no evidence for borrowing
wítə́ 9.161 to untie 5. no evidence for borrowing
sálgà 9.18 the chain 4. very little evidence for borrowing
jìnjîr 9.18 the chain 1. clearly borrowed
jê 9.19 the rope 5. no evidence for borrowing
ndə́wú 9.192 the knot 5. no evidence for borrowing
báktə́ 9.21 to strike or hit or beat 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀tə̀fó 9.211 to pound 5. no evidence for borrowing
kámtə́ 9.22 to cut 5. no evidence for borrowing
cáltə́, sáltə́ 9.221 to cut down 4. very little evidence for borrowing
sàltə́ 9.222 to chop 4. very little evidence for borrowing
zátə́ 9.223 to stab 5. no evidence for borrowing
jèná 9.23 the knife(2) 5. no evidence for borrowing
mágàsù 9.24 the scissors or shears 1. clearly borrowed
béwó 9.25 the axe/ax 5. no evidence for borrowing
nàmtə́ 9.26 to break 5. no evidence for borrowing
nàmgátà 9.261 broken 5. no evidence for borrowing
fáltə́ 9.27 to split 5. no evidence for borrowing
kártə́ 9.28 to tear 5. no evidence for borrowing
gàktà 9.29 to skin 5. no evidence for borrowing
cíntə́ 9.31 to rub 5. no evidence for borrowing
kákáktə́ 9.31 to rub 5. no evidence for borrowing
cìntà 9.311 to wipe 5. no evidence for borrowing
tártə́ 9.32 to stretch 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngə́rtə́ 9.33 to pull 5. no evidence for borrowing
fə́rtə́ 9.34 to spread out 5. no evidence for borrowing
rótə́gə́ 9.341 to hang up 5. no evidence for borrowing
mbə́ltə́ 9.342 to press 5. no evidence for borrowing
ràttə́ 9.343 to squeeze 5. no evidence for borrowing
fítə́ 9.35 to pour 5. no evidence for borrowing
túltə́ 9.36 to wash 5. no evidence for borrowing
fə́rátə́ 9.37 to sweep 5. no evidence for borrowing
fə̀ràtə̀rám 9.38 the broom 5. no evidence for borrowing
fə́ràtə́ràm 9.38 the broom 5. no evidence for borrowing
kárè cídàbè 9.422 the tool 5. no evidence for borrowing
káfíntà 9.43 the carpenter 1. clearly borrowed
tàndò 9.44 to build 5. no evidence for borrowing
gártə́ 9.44 to build 5. no evidence for borrowing
súktə́ 9.46 to bore 5. no evidence for borrowing
wàìtà 9.461 to hollow out 5. no evidence for borrowing
dártò 9.48 the saw 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kólì 9.49 the hammer 5. no evidence for borrowing
hámà 9.49 the hammer 1. clearly borrowed
< hammer ( English )
métə̀rà 9.49 the hammer 1. clearly borrowed
mùsùwár 9.5 the nail 5. no evidence for borrowing
kôl 9.56 the glue 1. clearly borrowed
kə́lə́r 9.56 the glue 5. no evidence for borrowing
kágə́lmà 9.6 the blacksmith 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàrò 9.61 to forge 5. no evidence for borrowing
kágə́l 9.62 the anvil 5. no evidence for borrowing
tàptà 9.63 to cast 5. no evidence for borrowing
dínàr 9.64 the gold 1. clearly borrowed
lìwúlà 9.65 the silver 1. clearly borrowed
ngàrkìmé 9.66 the copper 5. no evidence for borrowing
sû 9.67 the iron 5. no evidence for borrowing
dálmà 9.68 the lead 1. clearly borrowed
góngóng 9.69 the tin or tinplate 1. clearly borrowed
njèmá 9.71 the potter 5. no evidence for borrowing
tàndò 9.72 to mould/mold 5. no evidence for borrowing
túló 9.73 the clay 5. no evidence for borrowing
fìnjâl 9.74 the glass 1. clearly borrowed
gə̀lâs 9.74 the glass 1. clearly borrowed
sáátə́ 9.75 to weave or plait/braid 4. very little evidence for borrowing
kə̀ndâì 9.76 the basket 5. no evidence for borrowing
zówó 9.76 the basket 5. no evidence for borrowing
bə́shì 9.77 the mat 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀lə́sə́ 9.771 the rug 5. no evidence for borrowing
cálí 9.78 the netbag 5. no evidence for borrowing
àmbə̀tí 9.79 the fan 5. no evidence for borrowing
nzàwùtə́ràm 9.79 the fan 5. no evidence for borrowing
yàwùtò 9.791 to fan 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàrò 9.81 to carve 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàròmà 9.82 the sculptor 5. no evidence for borrowing
gúnkì 9.83 the statue 1. clearly borrowed
kàm-kám 9.83 the statue 5. no evidence for borrowing
mágàsù 9.84 the chisel 1. clearly borrowed
féntì 9.88 the paint 1. clearly borrowed
bòrtə́ 9.89 to paint 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùrtə́ 9.89 to paint 5. no evidence for borrowing
gùtò 9.9 to draw water 5. no evidence for borrowing
síwò 9.91 the peg 5. no evidence for borrowing
kâu kə̀ráttə́ràm 9.93 the whetstone 5. no evidence for borrowing
gə̀ndò 10.11 to move 5. no evidence for borrowing
kòkòrtà 10.12 to turn 5. no evidence for borrowing
káláktə́ 10.13 to turn around 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə́létə́ 10.14 to wrap 5. no evidence for borrowing
tàmbə́rtə́ 10.15 to roll 5. no evidence for borrowing
tòltə́ 10.16 to drop 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə́létə́ 10.17 to twist 5. no evidence for borrowing
tàwátə́ 10.21 to rise 5. no evidence for borrowing
sàngò 10.22 to raise or lift 5. no evidence for borrowing
nzùrò 10.23 to fall 5. no evidence for borrowing
tóltə́ 10.24 to drip 5. no evidence for borrowing
gə̀btə́ 10.25 to throw 5. no evidence for borrowing
tà 10.252 to catch 5. no evidence for borrowing
zə̀zə̀ktə́ 10.26 to shake 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàsò 10.32 to flow 5. no evidence for borrowing
nzùkkùrò 10.33 to sink 5. no evidence for borrowing
kámbétə́ 10.34 to float 5. no evidence for borrowing
mbátə́ 10.34 to float 5. no evidence for borrowing
kámbétə́ 10.35 to swim 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàmbétə́ 10.35 to swim 5. no evidence for borrowing
lə̀ktə́ 10.351 to dive 5. no evidence for borrowing
càmbàltà 10.352 to splash 5. no evidence for borrowing
mbátə́ 10.36 to sail 5. no evidence for borrowing
fàrtə́ 10.37 to fly 5. no evidence for borrowing
fùtə́ 10.38 to blow 4. very little evidence for borrowing
gúgúrtə́ 10.41 to crawl 5. no evidence for borrowing
tùngùrùmtə́ 10.412 to kneel 5. no evidence for borrowing
njóltə́ 10.413 to crouch 5. no evidence for borrowing
sùlíttə́ 10.42 to slide or slip 4. very little evidence for borrowing
sə́ktə́ 10.43 to jump 5. no evidence for borrowing
shîlàn báktə́ 10.431 to kick 5. no evidence for borrowing
bìské fàrtà 10.44 to dance 5. no evidence for borrowing
lètə́ (1) 10.45 to walk 5. no evidence for borrowing
də̀gə́ntə́ 10.451 to limp 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngə́rə̀m 10.46 to run 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàsò 10.46 to run 5. no evidence for borrowing
lètə̀ 10.47 to go 5. no evidence for borrowing
bà 10.471 to go up 5. no evidence for borrowing
tǎttə́ 10.471 to go up 5. no evidence for borrowing
bà 10.472 to climb 5. no evidence for borrowing
zə̀ptə́ 10.473 to go down 5. no evidence for borrowing
lùwò 10.474 to go out 5. no evidence for borrowing
ísò 10.48 to come 5. no evidence for borrowing
wáltə́ 10.481 to come back 5. no evidence for borrowing
cìtə́ 10.49 to leave 5. no evidence for borrowing
fáttə́gə́ 10.491 to disappear 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngùzàtà 10.51 to flee 5. no evidence for borrowing
gà 10.52 to follow 5. no evidence for borrowing
kádútə́ 10.53 to pursue 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀nshê 10.55 to arrive 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàrə̀ntə́ 10.56 to approach 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngàwò 10.57 to enter 5. no evidence for borrowing
wàltàà 10.58 to go or return home 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngótə́ 10.61 to carry 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngótə́ 10.612 to carry in hand 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngótə́ 10.613 to carry on shoulder 5. no evidence for borrowing
tòngòrtà 10.614 to carry on head 5. no evidence for borrowing
ngótə́ 10.615 to carry under the arm 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùtò 10.62 to bring 5. no evidence for borrowing
nòtò 10.63 to send 5. no evidence for borrowing
jétə́ 10.64 to lead 5. no evidence for borrowing
kə̀rítə́ 10.65 to drive 5. no evidence for borrowing
fêrrò kə̀mbâ 10.66 to ride 5. no evidence for borrowing
tə̀mbáltə́ 10.67 to push 5. no evidence for borrowing
záwál 10.71 the road 5. no evidence for borrowing
túrwò 10.72 the path 4. very little evidence for borrowing
gádà 10.74 the bridge 1. clearly borrowed
< girder ( English )
ámálánké 10.75 the cart or wagon 1. clearly borrowed
táyà 10.76 the wheel 1. clearly borrowed
< tyre ( English )
shî mótàbé 10.76 the wheel 5. no evidence for borrowing
mààrá njîbè 10.81 the ship 5. no evidence for borrowing
mààrá njîbè 10.83 the boat 5. no evidence for borrowing
kòlékòlé 10.831 the canoe 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàdáì 10.831 the canoe 5. no evidence for borrowing
kárwé 10.851 the paddle 5. no evidence for borrowing
fə̀làìfə̀láì 10.851 the paddle 5. no evidence for borrowing
kùbènó 10.88 the sail 5. no evidence for borrowing
jóngò mààrá njîbè 10.91 the port 5. no evidence for borrowing
hàláltə́ 11.12 to own 1. clearly borrowed
gòtə̀ 11.13 to take 5. no evidence for borrowing
tà 11.14 to grasp 5. no evidence for borrowing
gòtə̀ 11.15 to hold 5. no evidence for borrowing
mòwò 11.16 to get 5. no evidence for borrowing
ròtà 11.17 to keep 5. no evidence for borrowing
àwó 11.18 the thing 2. probably borrowed
àbù ( Hausa )
yìò 11.21 to give 5. no evidence for borrowing
kàlàktà 11.22 to give back 5. no evidence for borrowing
lìwò 11.24 to preserve 5. no evidence for borrowing
wùrtə́ 11.27 to destroy 5. no evidence for borrowing
tə̀ptà 11.28