Lojban Words Glossary All definitions in this glossary are brief and unofficial. Only the published dictionary is a truly official reference for word definitions. These definitions are here simply as a quick reference. A .a logical connective: sumti afterthought or. .abu letteral for a. .a'e attitudinal: alertness - exhaustion. .a'o attitudinal: hope - despair. .a'u attitudinal: interest - disinterest - repulsion. .ai attitudinal: intent - indecision - rejection/refusal. .ainai attitudinal: intent - indecision - rejection/refusal. .au attitudinal: desire - indifference - reluctance. B ba time tense relation/direction: will [selbri]; after [sumti]; default future tense. badribadri x1 is sad/depressed/dejected/[unhappy/feels sorrow/grief] about x2 (abstraction). ba'a evidential: I expect - I experience - I remember. ba'acu'i evidential: I expect - I experience - I remember. ba'anai evidential: I expect - I experience - I remember. ba'e forethought emphasis indicator; indicates next word is especially emphasized. ba'o interval event contour: in the aftermath of ...; since ...; retrospective/perfect | |----. baibai bapli modal, 1st place (forced by) forcedly; compelled by force ... bajrabajra x1 runs on surface x2 using limbs x3 with gait x4. bakrecpa'o p1=r1 is a steak/beefsteak (flat cut of beef) from cow/cattle/kine/ox p2=r2=b1. bakribakri x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of chalk from source x2 in form x3. baku after that, in future balsoi s1=b1 is a great soldier of army s2 great in property b2 (ka) by standard b3. balvibalvi x1 is in the future of/later than/after x2 in time sequence; x1 is latter; x2 is former. banfibanfi x1 is an amphibian of species/breed x2. bangubangu x1 is a/the language/dialect used by x2 to express/communicate x3 (si'o/du'u, not quote). banlibanli x1 is great/grand in property x2 (ka) by standard x3. banzubanzu x1 (object) suffices/is enough/sufficient for purpose x2 under conditions x3. bapu time tense: will have been; (tense/modal). bardabarda x1 is big/large in property/dimension(s) x2 (ka) as compared with standard/norm x3. bartubartu x1 is on the outside of x2; x1 is exterior to x2. bastibasti x1 replaces/substitutes for/instead of x2 in circumstance x3; x1 is a replacement/substitute. basygau g1 (agent) replaces/substitutes b1 for/instead of b2 in circumstance b3. batcibatci x1 bites/pinches x2 on/at specific locus x3 with x4. baubau bangu modal, 1st place in language ... bavla'i b1=l1 is next after b2=l2 in sequence l3. bavlamdei d1=b1=l1 is tomorrow; d1=b1=l1 is the day following b2=l2, day standard d3. baxsobaxso x1 reflects Malay-Indonesian common language/culture in aspect x2. bazi soon ... baziku soon bazu in a long time .. be sumti link to attach sumti (default x2) to a selbri; used in descriptions. bebnabebna x1 is foolish/silly in event/action/property [folly] (ka) x2; x1 is a boob. be'a location tense relation/direction; north of. be'o elidable terminator: end linked sumti in specified description. be'u attitudinal modifier: lack/need - presence/satisfaction - satiation. bei separates multiple linked sumti within a selbri; used in descriptions. bemrobemro x1 reflects North American culture/nationality/geography in aspect x2. bengobengo x1 reflects Bengali/Bangladesh culture/nationality/language in aspect x2. bernanjudri j1 is the latitude/declination of j2 in system j3. bersabersa x1 is a son of mother/father/parents x2 [not necessarily biological]. bertiberti x1 is to the north/northern side [right-hand-rule pole] of x2 according to frame of reference x3. bi'e prefixed to a mex operator to indicate high priority. bi'i non-logical interval connective: unordered between ... and ... bi'o non-logical interval connective: ordered from ... to ... bi'u discursive: newly introduced information - previously introduced information. bi'unai discursive: newly introduced information - previously introduced information. bilgabilga x1 is bound/obliged to/has the duty to do/be x2 in/by standard/agreement x3; x1 must do x2. bilmabilma x1 is ill/sick/diseased with symptoms x2 from disease x3. bindobindo x1 reflects Indonesian culture/nationality/language in aspect x2. birkabirka x1 is a/the arm [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: branch with strength]. bitmubitmu x1 is a wall/fence separating x2 and x3 (unordered) of/in structure x4. blabiblabi x1 is white/very-light colored [color adjective]. blaciblaci x1 is a quantity of/is made of/contains glass of composition including x2. blakanla x1 is an eye of x2 and has a blue iris blanublanu x1 is blue [color adjective]. blari'o c1 is blue-green. blaselkanla x1 has blue eyes blolei k1 is a ship type/class within ships b1=k2, with features k3. blotibloti x1 is a boat/ship/vessel [vehicle] for carrying x2, propelled by x3. bo short scope joiner; joins various constructs with shortest scope and right grouping. boi elidable terminator: terminate numeral or letteral string. botpibotpi x1 is a bottle/jar/urn/flask/closable container for x2, made of material x3 with lid x4. bradibradi x1 is an enemy/opponent/adversary/foe of x2 in struggle x3. brazobrazo x1 reflects Brazilian culture/nationality/language in aspect x2. bredibredi x1 is ready/prepared for x2 (event). bridibridi x1 (du'u) is a predicate relationship with relation x2 among arguments (sequence/set) x3. brifebrife x1 is a breeze/wind/gale from direction x2 with speed x3; x1 blows from x2. britobrito x1 reflects British/United Kingdom culture/nationality in aspect x2. brivla v1 is a morphologically defined predicate word signifying relation b2 in language v3. brodabroda 1st assignable variable predicate (context determines place structure). brodebrode 2nd assignable variable predicate (context determines place structure). brodibrodi 3rd assignable variable predicate (context determines place structure). brodobrodo 4th assignable variable predicate (context determines place structure). brodubrodu 5th assignable variable predicate (context determines place structure). bu convert any single word to BY. budjobudjo x1 pertains to the Buddhist culture/religion/ethos in aspect x2. bu'a logically quantified predicate variable: some selbri 1. bu'e logically quantified predicate variable: some selbri 2. bu'i logically quantified predicate variable: some selbri 3. bu'o attitudinal contour: start emotion - continue emotion - end emotion. bu'ocu'i attitudinal contour: start emotion - continue emotion - end emotion. bu'onai attitudinal contour: start emotion - continue emotion - end emotion. bu'u location tense relation/direction; coincident with/at the same place as; space equivalent of ca. by. letteral for b. by.by. letteral for BB C ca time tense relation/direction: is [selbri]; during/simultaneous with [sumti]; present tense. cabdei d1=c1 is today; d1=c1 is the day occuring at the same time as c2, day standard d3. cabnacabna x1 is current at/in the present of/during/concurrent/simultaneous with x2 in time. cadzucadzu x1 walks/strides/paces on surface x2 using limbs x3. cafnecafne x1 (event) often/frequently/commonly/customarily occurs/recurs by standard x2. cagyce'u x1 is a farming community with members x2. ca'a modal aspect: actuality/ongoing event. ca'e evidential: I define. ca'o interval event contour: during ...; continuative |-----|. cai attitudinal: strong intensity attitude modifier. cakcinki x1 is a beetle of species x2. caku Now. At the present time. calkucalku x1 is a shell/husk [hard, protective covering] around x2 composed of x3. cancicanci x1 vanishes/disappears from location x2; x1 ceases to be observed at x2 using senses/sensor x3. cankocanko x1 is a window/portal/opening [portal] in wall/building/structure x2. canlucanlu x1 is space/volume/region/room [at-least-3-dimensional area] occupied by x2. carmicarmi x1 is intense/bright/saturated/brilliant in property (ka) x2 as received/measured by observer x3. carnacarna x1 turns about vector x2 towards direction x3, turning angular distance / to face point x4 cartucartu x1 is a chart/diagram/map of/about x2 showing formation/data-points x3. carvicarvi x1 rains/showers/[precipitates] to x2 from x3; x1 is precipitation [not limited to 'rain']. casnucasnu x1(s) (mass normally, but 1 individual/jo'u possible) discuss(es)/talk(s) about topic/subject x2. catlucatlu x1 looks at/examines/views/inspects/regards/watches/gazes at x2. ce non-logical connective: set link, unordered; "and also", but forming a set. cedracedra x1 is an era/epoch/age characterized by x2 (event/property/interval/idea). ce'a 2-word letteral/shift: the word following indicates a new font (e.g. italics, manuscript). ce'e links terms into an afterthought termset. ce'i digit/number: % percentage symbol, hundredths. ce'o non-logical connective: ordered sequence link; "and then", forming a sequence. ce'u pseudo-quantifier binding a variable within an abstraction that represents an open place. cei selbri variable assignment; assigns broda series pro-bridi to a selbri. centicenti x1 is a hundredth [1/100; 10-2] of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). cernicerni x1 is a morning [dawn until after typical start-of-work for locale] of day x2 at location x3. certucertu x1 is an expert/pro/has prowess in/is skilled at x2 (event/activity) by standard x3. ci digit/number: 3 (digit) [three]. cibluciblu x1 is blood/vital fluid of organism x2. cidjacidja x1 is food/feed/nutriment for x2; x1 is edible/gives nutrition to x2. cidjrspageti x1 is a quantity of spaghetti (long, thin cylindrical pasta) cidnicidni x1 is a/the knee/elbow/knuckle [hinged joint, body-part] of limb x2 of body x3. ci'ajbu j1 is a writing desk of material j2, supported by legs/base/pedestal j3, used by writer c1. ci'ecihe ciste modal, 1st place used in scalar negation in system/context ... ci'ucihu ckilu modal, 1st place on the scale ... ciknacikna (adjective:) x1 is awake/alert/conscious. cilcecilce (adjective:) x1 is wild/untamed. cilrecilre x1 learns x2 (du'u) about subject x3 from source x4 (obj./event) by method x5 (event/process). cimoi quantified selbri: convert 3 to ordinal selbri; x1 is third among x2 ordered by rule x3. cinfocinfo x1 is a lion/[lioness] of species/breed x2. cinkicinki x1 is an insect/arthropod of species x2; [bug/beetle]. cipnicipni x1 is a bird/avian/fowl of species x2. cipnrstrigi x1 is an owl of species x2 cirlacirla x1 is a quantity of/contains cheese/curd from source x2. ciskaciska x1 inscribes/writes x2 on display/storage medium x3 with writing implement x4; x1 is a scribe. cisteciste x1 (mass) is a system interrelated by structure x2 among components x3 (set) displaying x4 (ka). citkacitka x1 eats/ingests/consumes (transitive verb) x2. citmau z1=c1 is younger than z2 by amount z4. citnocitno x1 is young/youthful [relatively short in elapsed duration] by standard x2. cizracizra x1 is strange/weird/deviant/bizarre/odd to x2 in property x3 (ka). ckajickaji x1 has/is characterized by property/feature/trait/aspect/dimension x2 (ka); x2 is manifest in x1. ckikuckiku x1 is a key fitting/releasing/opening/unlocking lock x2, and having relevant properties x3. ckuleckule x1 is school/institute/academy at x2 teaching subject(s) x3 to audien./commun. x4 operated by x5. cladakfu x1 is a long knife cladakyxa'i x1=d1=c1 is a sword / long knife weapon for use against x2=d2 by x3 with blade of material d3 long by standard c3. claducladu x1 is loud/noisy at observation point x2 by standard x3. claniclani x1 is long in dimension/direction x2 (default longest dimension) by measurement standard x3. cliraclira x1 (event) is early by standard x2. clivacliva x1 leaves/goes away/departs/parts/separates from x2 via route x3. cmacicmaci x1 is a mathematics of type/describing x2. cmacma c1 is tiny/miniature/diminutive/very small in property c2 with criterion c3. cmalucmalu x1 is small in property/dimension(s) x2 (ka) as compared with standard/norm x3. cmanacmana x1 is a mountain/hill/mound/[rise]/[peak]/[summit]/[highlands] projecting from land mass x2. cmaro'i c1=r1 is a small rock of type r2 from location r3, small by standard c3. c1 is gravel. cmavocmavo x1 is a structure word of grammatical class x2, with meaning/function x3 in usage (language) x4. cmenecmene x1 (quoted word(s)) is a/the name/title/tag of x2 to/used-by namer/name-user x3 (person). cmevla x1 is a morphologically defined name word meaning x2 in language x3. cmimacmima x1 is a member/element of set x2; x1 belongs to group x2; x1 is amid/among/amongst group x2. cnebocnebo x1 is a/the neck [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: a relatively narrow point]. cnitacnita x1 is directly/vertically beneath/below/under/underneath/down from x2 in frame of reference x3. co tanru inversion operator; "... of type ..."; allows modifier trailing sumti without sumti links. co'a interval event contour: at the starting point of ...; initiative >|< |. co'e elliptical/unspecified bridi relationship. co'i interval event contour: at the instantaneous point of ...; achievative/perfective; point event >|<. co'o vocative: partings/good-bye. co'u interval event contour: at the ending point of ... even if not done; cessative | >< |. coi vocative: greetings/hello. coi .djan. — Hello, John. coico'o vocative: greetings in passing. condicondi x1 is deep in extent in direction/property x2 away from reference point x3 by standard x4. cpanacpana x1 is upon/atop/resting on/lying on [the upper surface of] x2 in frame of reference/gravity x3. cpumi'i l1=m1 is a tractor pulling l2. cranecrane x1 is anterior/ahead/forward/(in/on) the front of x2 which faces/in-frame-of-reference x3. crepucrepu x1 (agent) harvests/reaps/gathers crop/product/objects x2 from source/area x3. cribecribe x1 is a bear/ursoid of species/breed x2. ctigau g1 feeds c1 with food c2. ctucactuca x1 teaches audience x2 ideas/methods/lore x3 (du'u) about subject(s) x4 by method x5 (event). cu elidable marker: separates selbri from preceding sumti, allows preceding terminator elision. cu'e tense/modal question. cu'i attitudinal: neutral scalar attitude modifier. cu'o convert number to probability selbri; event x1 has probability (n) of occurring under cond. x2. cu'ucuhu cusku modal, 1st place (attribution/quotation) as said by source ...; used for quotation. cuktacukta x1 is a book containing work x2 by author x3 for audience x4 preserved in medium x5. culnoculno x1 is full/completely filled with x2. cumkicumki x1 (event/state/property) is possible under conditions x2; x1 may/might occur; x1 is a maybe. cunsocunso x1 is random/fortuitous/unpredictable under conditions x2, with probability distribution x3. cupracupra x1 produces x2 [product] by process x3. curmicurmi x1 (agent) lets/permits/allows x2 (event) under conditions x3; x1 grants privilege x2. cusku x1 (agent) expresses/says x2 (sedu'u/text/lu'e concept) for audience x3 via expressive medium x4. cutcicutci x1 is a shoe/boot/sandal for covering/protecting [feet/hooves] x2, and of material x3. cuxnacuxna x1 chooses/selects x2 [choice] from set/sequence of alternatives x3 (complete set). cy. letteral for c. D da logically quantified existential pro-sumti: there exists something 1 (usually restricted). dadgreku x1 is a rack used to hang x2. dadjodadjo x1 pertains to the Taoist culture/ethos/religion in aspect x2. dadysli s1=d1 is a pendulum oscillating at rate/frequency s2, suspended from d2 by/at/with joint d3. da'a digit/number: all except n; all but n; default 1. da'e pro-sumti: remote future utterance; "He'll tell you tomorrow. IT will be a doozy.". da'i discursive: supposing - in fact. da'inai discursive: supposing - in fact. da'o discursive: cancel pro-sumti/pro-bridi assignments. da'u pro-sumti: a remote past utterance; "She couldn't have known that IT would be true.". dai attitudinal modifier: marks empathetic use of preceding attitudinal; shows another's feelings. dakfudakfu x1 is a knife (tool) for cutting x2, with blade of material x3. dalmikce m1 is a doctor for animal m2=d1 of species d2 for ailment m3 using treatment m4. dandudandu x1 hangs/dangles/is suspended from x2 by/at/with joint x3. danludanlu x1 is an animal/creature of species x2; x1 is biologically animate. darsidarsi x1 shows audacity/chutzpah in behavior x2 (event/activity); x1 dares to do/be x2 (event/ka). darvistci t1 is a telescope for seeing v2=d1 which is far from d2. daskidaski x1 is a pocket/pouch of/in garment/item x2. dasnidasni x1 wears/is robed/garbed in x2 as a garment of type x3. de logically quantified existential pro-sumti: there exists something 2 (usually restricted). dectidecti x1 is a tenth [1/10; 10-1] of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). degjidegji x1 is a/the finger/digit/toe [body-part] on limb/body site x2 of body x3; [metaphor: peninsula]. degygutci g1 is g2 inch/inches (length unit). de'a event contour for a temporary halt and ensuing pause in a process. de'e pro-sumti: a near future utterance. de'idehi detri modal, 1st place (for letters) dated ... ; attaches date stamp. de'u pro-sumti: a recent utterance. dei pro-sumti: this utterance. dejnidejni x1 owes x2 in debt/obligation to creditor x3 in return for x4 [service, loan]; x1 is a debtor. dektodekto x1 is ten [10; 101 ] of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). delnodelno x1 is x2 candela [metric unit] in luminosity (default is 1) by standard x3. dencidenci x1 is a/the tooth [body-part] of x2; (adjective:) x1 is dental. denpadenpa x1 awaits/waits/pauses for/until x2 at state x3 before starting/continuing x4 (activity/process). dertudertu x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of dirt/soil/earth/ground from source x2 of composition x3. derxiderxi x1 is a heap/pile/stack/mound/hill of materials x2 at location x3. di logically quantified existential pro-sumti: there exists something 3 (usually restricted). di'a event contour for resumption of a paused process. di'e pro-sumti: the next utterance. di'i tense interval modifier: regularly; subjective tense/modal; defaults as time tense. di'inai tense interval modifier: irregularly/aperiodically; tense/modal; defaults as time tense. di'u pro-sumti: the last utterance. dinjudinju x1 is a building/edifice for purpose x2. dirbadirba x1 is dear/precious/darling to x2; x1 is emotionally valued by x2. dircedirce x1 radiates/emits x2 under conditions x3. dizlodizlo x1 is low/down/downward in frame of reference x2 as compared with baseline/standard height x3. djedidjedi x1 is x2 full days in duration (default is 1 day) by standard x3; (adjective:) x1 is diurnal. djicadjica x1 desires/wants/wishes x2 (event/state) for purpose x3. djinedjine x1 is a ring/annulus/torus/circle [shape/form] of material x2, inside diam. x3, outside diam. x4. djunodjuno x1 knows fact(s) x2 (du'u) about subject x3 by epistemology x4. do pro-sumti: you listener(s); identified by vocative. do'a discursive: generously - parsimoniously. do'anai discursive: generously - parsimoniously. do'edohe elliptical/unspecified modal. do'i pro-sumti: elliptical/unspecified utterance variable. do'o pro-sumti: you the listener & others unspecified. do'u elidable terminator: end vocative (often elidable). doi generic vocative marker; identifies intended listener; elidable after COI. donma'o c1 is a second person pronoun in language c4. donridonri x1 is the daytime of day x2 at location x3; (adjective:) x1 is diurnal (vs. nocturnal). donta'a x1 talks to you (i.e. whoever x1 is addressing) about x2 in language x3 dotcodotco x1 reflects German/Germanic culture/nationality/language in aspect x2. dranidrani x1 is correct/proper/right/perfect in property/aspect x2 (ka) in situation x3 by standard x4. dratadrata x1 isn't the-same-thing-as/is different-from/other-than x2 by standard x3; x1 is something else. drudidrudi x1 is a roof/top/ceiling/lid of x2. du identity selbri; = sign; x1 identically equals x2, x3, etc.; attached sumti refer to same thing. dubjavmau x1 is greater than or equal to x2. dubjavme'a x1 is less than or equal to x2 du'e digit/number: too many; subjective. du'iduhi dunli modal, 1st place (equalled by) equally; as much as ... du'u abstractor: predication/bridi abstractor; x1 is predication [bridi] expressed in sentence x2. dundadunda x1 [donor] gives/donates gift/present x2 to recipient/beneficiary x3 [without payment/exchange]. dunlidunli x1 is equal/congruent to/as much as x2 in property/dimension/quantity x3. dy. letteral for d. dzipodzipo x1 reflects Antarctican culture/nationality/geography in aspect x2. dzukla c1=k1 walks to k2 from k3 via route k4 using limbs k5=c3 on surface c2 E .e logical connective: sumti afterthought and. .ebu letteral for e. .e'a attitudinal: granting permission - prohibiting. .e'e attitudinal: competence - incompetence/inability. .e'o attitudinal: request - negative request. .e'u attitudinal: suggestion - abandon suggest - warning. .ei attitudinal: obligation - freedom. F fa sumti place tag: tag 1st sumti place. fackifacki x1 discovers/finds out x2 (du'u) about subject/object x3; x1 finds (fi) x3 (object). fadnifadni x1 [member] is ordinary/common/typical/usual in property x2 (ka) among members of x3 (set). fagrifagri x1 is a fire/flame in fuel x2 burning-in/reacting-with oxidizer x3 (default air/oxygen). fagyfesti x1=fe1 is the ashes of x3=fa2, combusted by fire x2=fa1. fa'a location tense relation/direction; arriving at/directly towards ... fa'o unconditional end of text; outside regular grammar; used for computer input. fa'u non-logical connective: respectively; unmixed ordered distributed association. fai sumti place tag: tag a sumti moved out of numbered place structure; used in modal conversions. fanmofanmo x1 is an end/finish/termination of thing/process x2; [not necessarily implying completeness]. fanzafanza x1 (event) annoys/irritates/bothers/distracts x2. farlufarlu x1 falls/drops to x2 from x3 in gravity well/frame of reference x4. fasnufasnu x1 (event) is an event that happens/occurs/takes place; x1 is an incident/happening/occurrence. faufau fasnu modal, 1st place (non-causal) in the event of ... fe sumti place tag: tag 2nd sumti place. fe'a binary mathematical operator: nth root of; inverse power [a to the 1/b power]. fe'e mark space interval distributive aspects; labels interval tense modifiers as location-oriented. fe'o vocative: over and out (end discussion). fe'u elidable terminator: end nonce conversion of selbri to modal; usually elidable. femtifemti x1 is 10-15 of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). festifesti x1(s) is/are waste product(s) [left to waste] by x2 (event/activity). fi sumti place tag: tag 3rd sumti place. fi'a sumti place tag: place structure number/tag question. fi'efihe finti modal, 1st place (creator) created by ... fi'i vocative: hospitality - inhospitality; you are welcome/ make yourself at home. fi'o convert selbri to nonce modal/sumti tag. fi'u digit/number: fraction slash; default "/n" => 1/n, "n/" => n/1, or "/" alone => golden ratio. filsofilso x1 reflects Palestinian culture/nationality in aspect x2. finpefinpe x1 is a fish of species x2 [metaphorical extension to sharks, non-fish aquatic vertebrates]. fintifinti x1 invents/creates/composes/authors x2 for function/purpose x3 from existing elements/ideas x4. firgai g1 is a mask covering the face of g2=f2. flaluflalu x1 is a law specifying x2 (state/event) for community x3 under conditions x4 by lawgiver(s) x5. flaume x1 is a plum of variety x2. fo sumti place tag: tag 4th sumti place. fo'a pro-sumti: he/she/it/they #6 (specified by goi). fo'e pro-sumti: he/she/it/they #7 (specified by goi). fo'i pro-sumti: he/she/it/they #8 (specified by goi). fo'o pro-sumti: he/she/it/they #9 (specified by goi). fo'u pro-sumti: he/she/it/they #10 (specified by goi). foi terminator: end composite lerfu; never elidable. foldifoldi x1 is a field [shape/form] of material x2; x1 is a broad uniform expanse of x2. frasofraso x1 reflects French/Gallic culture/nationality/language in aspect x2. frikofriko x1 reflects African culture/nationality/geography in aspect x2. frinufrinu x1 is a fraction, with numerator x2, denominator x3 (x2/x3). fu sumti place tag: tag 5th sumti place. fu'a reverse Polish mathematical expression (mex) operator flag. fu'e begin indicator long scope. fu'i attitudinal modifier: easy - difficult. fu'ivla x1=v1=f1 is a loanword meaning x2=v2 in language x3=v3, based on word x4=f2 in language x5. fu'o end indicator long scope; terminates scope of all active indicators. fy. letteral for f. G ga logical connective: forethought all but tanru-internal or (with gi). gadrigadri x1 is an article/descriptor labelling description x2 (text) in language x3 with semantics x4. ga'e upper-case letteral shift. ga'i attitudinal modifier/honorific: hauteur - equal rank - meekness; used with one of lower rank. ga'icu'i attitudinal modifier/honorific: hauteur - equal rank - meekness; used with one of equal rank. ga'inai attitudinal modifier/honorific: hauteur - equal rank - meekness; used with one of higher rank. ga'o closed interval bracket marker; mod. intervals in non-logical connectives; include boundaries. ga'u location tense relation/direction; upwards/up from ... galfigalfi x1 (event) modifies/alters/changes/transforms/converts x2 into x3. galtugaltu x1 is high/up/upward in frame of reference x2 as compared with baseline/standard height x3. ganai logical connective: forethought all but tanru-internal conditional/only if (with gi). ganloganlo x1 (portal/passage/entrance-way) is closed/shut/not open, preventing passage/access to x2 by x3 (something being blocked). ganseganse x1 [observer] senses/detects/notices stimulus x2 (object/nu) by means x3 under conditions x4. gaprugapru x1 is directly/vertically above/upwards-from x2 in gravity/frame of reference x3. gaskre k1=g3 is a/are the whisker(s)/sensory hair(s) /vibrissa(e) attached to k2=g1 at body part k3 for the detection of stimuli g2 under conditions g4. gasnugasnu x1 [person/agent] is an agentive cause of event x2; x1 does/brings about x2. gaugau gasnu modal, 1st place agent/actor case tag with active agent ... ge logical connective: forethought all but tanru-internal and (with gi). ge'a mathematical operator: null mathematical expression (mex) operator (used in >2-ary ops). ge'e attitudinal: elliptical/unspecified/non-specific emotion; no particular feeling. ge'i logical connective: forethought all but tanru-internal connective question (with gi). ge'o shift letterals to Greek alphabet. ge'u elidable terminator: end GOI relative phrases; usually elidable in non-complex phrases. gei trinary mathematical operator: order of magnitude/value/base; [b * (c to the a power)]. gekmau x1 is happier than x2 about x3 by amount x4 gentogento x1 reflects Argentinian culture/nationality in aspect x2. genxugenxu x1 is a hook/crook [shape/form] of material x2. gerkugerku x1 is a dog/canine/[bitch] of species/breed x2. gerzda z1 is a doghouse for dog z2=g1. gi logical connective: all but tanru-internal forethought connective medial marker. gidvagidva x1 (person/object/event) guides/conducts/pilots/leads x2 (active participants) in/at x3 (event). gigdogigdo x1 is a billion [British milliard] [109] of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). gi'a logical connective: bridi-tail afterthought or. gi'e logical connective: bridi-tail afterthought and. gi'i logical connective: bridi-tail afterthought conn question. gi'o logical connective: bridi-tail afterthought biconditional/iff/if-and-only-if. gi'u logical connective: bridi-tail afterthought whether-or-not. girzugirzu x1 is group/cluster/team showing common property (ka) x2 due to set x3 linked by relations x4. gismugismu x1 is a (Lojban) root word expressing relation x2 among argument roles x3, with affix(es) x4. glareglare x1 is hot/[warm] by standard x2. glekigleki x1 is happy/merry/glad/gleeful about x2 (event/state). glicoglico x1 is English/pertains to English-speaking culture in aspect x2. go logical connective: forethought all but tanru internal biconditional/iff/if-and-only-if(with gi). goctigocti x1 is 10-24 of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). go'a pro-bridi: repeats a recent bridi (usually not the last 2). go'e pro-bridi: repeats the next to last bridi. go'i pro-bridi: preceding bridi; in answer to a yes/no question, repeats the claim, meaning yes. go'o pro-bridi: repeats a future bridi, normally the next one. go'u pro-bridi: repeats a remote past bridi. goi sumti assignment; used to define/assign ko'a/fo'a series pro-sumti; Latin 'sive'. gotrogotro x1 is 1024 of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). granagrana x1 is a rod/pole/staff/stick/cane [shape/form] of material x2. grutrxananase x1 is a pineapple of species/variety x2. gu logical connective: forethought all but tanru-internal whether-or-not (with gi). gugdegugde x1 is the country of peoples x2 with land/territory x3; (people/territory relationship). gu'a logical connective: tanru-internal forethought or (with gi). gu'e logical connective: tanru-internal forethought and (with gi). gu'i logical connective: tanru-internal forethought question (with gi). gu'o logical connective: tanru-internal forethought biconditional/iff/if-and-only-if (with gi). gu'u logical connective: tanru-internal forethought whether-or-not (with gi). gunsegunse x1 is a goose/[gander] of species/breed x2. gusnigusni x1 [energy] is light/illumination illuminating x2 from light source x3. gy. letteral for g. I .i sentence link/continuation; continuing sentences on same topic; normally elided for new speakers. .ia attitudinal: belief - skepticism - disbelief. .ianai attitudinal: belief - skepticism - disbelief. .ibabo And after that ... .ibazabo And after a while after that ... .ibazibo And soon after that ... .ibu letteral for i. .icabo And at the same time ... .ie attitudinal: agreement - disagreement. .ienai attitudinal: agreement - disagreement. .iesai attitudinal: "I fully agree" .i'a attitudinal: acceptance - blame. .i'e attitudinal: approval - non-approval - disapproval. .i'inai attitudinal: togetherness - privacy. .ii attitudinal: fear - security. .iicai attitudinal: "Eek!"; utmost fear .ija logical connective: sentence afterthought or. .ija'ebo And as the result ... .ije logical connective: sentence afterthought and. .iki'ubo And it's true or happens because of the reason ... .ini'ibo And it is logically because of ... .io attitudinal: respect - disrespect. .iseju whether or not that is tor happens rue it's true or happens that ... .iseki'ubo And because of that reasonit's true or happens that ... .isemu'ibo And that is the motive for the event ... .iu attitudinal: love - no love lost - hatred. J ja logical connective: tanru-internal afterthought or. ja'a bridi logical affirmer; scope is an entire bridi. ja'ejahe jalge modal, 1st place resultingly; therefore result ... ja'o evidential: I conclude. jai convert tense/modal (tagged) place to 1st place; 1st place moves to extra FA place (fai). jalgejalge x1 (action/event/state) is a result/outcome/conclusion of antecedent x2 (event/state/process). jamfujamfu x1 is a/the foot [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: lowest portion] (adjective:) x1 is pedal. jamnajamna x1 (person/mass) wars against x2 over territory/matter x3; x1 is at war with x2. jancojanco x1 is a/the shoulder/hip/joint [body-part] attaching limb/extremity x2 to body x3. jarcojarco x1 (agent) shows/exhibits/displays/[reveals]/demonstrates x2 (property) to audience x3. javnijavni x1 is a rule prescribing/mandating/requiring x2 (event/state) within system/community x3. jbenajbena x1 is born to x2 at time x3 [birthday] and place x4 [birthplace]; x1 is native to (fo) x4. jbinijbini x1 is between/among set of points/bounds/limits x2 (set)/amidst mass x2 in property x3 (ka). jdarijdari x1 is firm/hard/resistant/unyielding to force x2 under conditions x3. jdaselsku c2 is a prayer of believer c1=l2 for deity c3 in medium c4 according to religion l3. jdicejdice x1 (person) decides/makes decision x2 (du'u) about matter x3 (event/state). jdikajdika x1 (experiencer) decreases/contracts/is reduced/diminished in property/quantity x2 by amount x3. jdulijduli x1 is a quantity of jelly/semisolid [texture] of material/composition including x2. je logical connective: tanru-internal afterthought and. jegvojegvo x1 pertains to the common Judeo-Christian-Moslem (Abrahamic) culture/religion/nationality in aspect x2. je'a scalar affirmer; denies scalar negation: Indeed!. je'e vocative: roger (ack) - negative acknowledge; used to acknowledge offers and thanks. je'enai vocative: roger (ack) - negative acknowledge; I didn't hear you. je'i logical connective: tanru-internal afterthought conn question. je'o shift letterals to Hebrew alphabet. je'u discursive: truth - falsity. je'unai discursive: truth - falsity. jei abstractor: truth-value abstractor; x1 is truth value of [bridi] under epistemology x2. jelcajelca x1 burns/[ignites/is flammable/inflammable] at temperature x2 in atmosphere x3. jenai logical connective: tanru-internal afterthought x but not y. jersijersi x1 chases/pursues/(physically) follows after x2; volition is not implied for x1 or x2. jerxojerxo x1 reflects Algerian culture/nationality in aspect x2. jetcejetce x1 is a jet [expelled stream] of material x2 expelled from x3. jetnujetnu x1 (du'u) is true/truth by standard/epistemology/metaphysics x2. jgarijgari x1 grasps/holds/clutches/seizes/grips/[hugs] x2 with x3 (part of x1) at locus x4 (part of x2). ji logical connective: sumti afterthought connective question. jibnijibni x1 is near/close to/approximates x2 in property/quantity x3 (ka/ni). ji'a discursive: additionally. ji'asai even ji'i digit/number: approximately (default the typical value in this context) (number). ji'ujihu jicmu modal, 1st place (assumptions); given that ...; based on ... jintojinto x1 is a well/spring of fluid x2 at location x3. jinvijinvi x1 thinks/opines x2 [opinion] (du'u) is true about subject/issue x3 on grounds x4. jitrojitro x1 has control over/harnesses/manages/directs/conducts x2 in x3 (activity/event/performance). jo logical connective: tanru-internal afterthought biconditional/iff/if-and-only-if. jo'a discursive: metalinguistic affirmer. jo'e non-logical connective: union of sets. jo'i join mathematical expression (mex) operands into an array. jo'o shift letterals to Arabic alphabet. jo'u non-logical connective: in common with; along with (unmixed). joi non-logical connective: mixed conjunction; "and" meaning "mixed together", forming a mass. jordojordo x1 reflects Jordanian culture/nationality in aspect x2. ju logical connective: tanru-internal afterthought whether-or-not. jubmejubme x1 is a table/flat solid upper surface of material x2, supported by legs/base/pedestal x3. ju'a evidential: I state - (default) elliptical/non-specific basis. ju'i vocative: attention - at ease - ignore me. ju'o attitudinal modifier: certainty - uncertainty - impossibility. ju'u binary mathematical operator: number base; [a interpreted in the base b]. jukpajukpa x1 cooks/prepares food-for-eating x2 by recipe/method x3 (process). jundijundi x1 is attentive towards/attends/tends/pays attention to object/affair x2. jungojungo x1 reflects Chinese [Mandarin, Cantonese, Wu, etc.] culture/nationality/language in aspect x2. junlajunla x1 is clock/watch/timer measuring time units x2 to precision x3 with timing mechanism/method x4. jy. letteral for j. K ka abstractor: property/quality abstractor (-ness); x1 is quality/property exhibited by [bridi]. kabrikabri x1 is a cup/glass/tumbler/mug/vessel/[bowl] containing contents x2, and of material x3. kadnokadno x1 reflects Canadian culture/nationality in aspect x2. ka'akaha klama modal, 1st place gone to by ... ka'e modal aspect: innate capability; possibly unrealized. ka'o digit/number: imaginary i; square root of -1. ka'u evidential: I know by cultural means (myth or custom). kaikai ckaji modal, 1st place characterizing ... kajnakajna x1 is a shelf/counter/bar in/on/attached to supporting object x2, for purpose x3. kaknekakne x1 is able to do/be/capable of doing/being x2 (event/state) under conditions x3 (event/state). kalrikalri x1 (portal/passage/entrance-way) is open/ajar/not shut permitting passage/access to x2 by x3. kalselvi'i x1=v2 is a tear/tear fluid of x2=v1. kambla x1 is blueness kanjikanji x1 calculates/reckons/computes x2 [value (ni)/state] from data x3 by process x4. kanlakanla x1 is a/the eye [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: sensory apparatus]; (adjective:) x1 is ocular. kanrokanro x1 is healthy/fit/well/in good health by standard x2. kansakansa x1 is with/accompanies/is a companion of x2, in state/condition/enterprise x3 (event/state). karcekarce x1 is a car/automobile/truck/van [a wheeled motor vehicle] for carrying x2, propelled by x3 karcykla x1 comes/goes to x2 from x3 via route x4 using car x5 kau discursive: marks word serving as focus of indirect question: "I know WHO went to the store". kavbukavbu x1 captures/catches/apprehends/seizes/nabs x2 with trap/restraint x3. ke start grouping of tanru, etc; ... type of ... ; overrides normal tanru left grouping. ke'a pro-sumti: relativized sumti (object of relative clause). ke'e elidable terminator: end of tanru left grouping override (usually elidable). ke'i open interval bracket marker; modifies intervals in non-logical connectives; exclude boundaries. ke'o vocative: please repeat. ke'u discursive: repeating - continuing. ke'unai discursive: repeating - continuing. kei elidable terminator: end abstraction bridi (often elidable). kelcikelci x1 [agent] plays with plaything/toy x2. kelvokelvo x1 is x2 degree(s) Kelvin [metric unit] in temperature (default is 1) by standard x3. kerlokerlo x1 is a/the ear [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: sensory apparatus, information gathering]. ketcoketco x1 reflects South American culture/nationality/geography in aspect x2. kevnakevna x1 is a cavity/hole/hollow/cavern in x2; x1 is concave within x2; x2 is hollow at locus x1. ki tense/modal: set/use tense default; establishes new open scope space/time/modal reference base. ki'a attitudinal question: confusion about something said. ki'o digit/number: number comma; thousands. ki'ukihu krinu modal, 1st place (justified by) justifiably; because of reason ... kiltokilto x1 is a thousand [1000; 103] of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). kistokisto x1 reflects Pakistani/Pashto culture/nationality/language in aspect x2. klamaklama x1 comes/goes to destination x2 from origin x3 via route x4 using means/vehicle x5. klesiklesi x1 (mass/si'o) is a class/category/subgroup/subset within x2 with defining property x3 (ka). ko pro-sumti: you (imperative); make it true for you, the listener. ko'a pro-sumti: he/she/it/they #1 (specified by goi). ko'e pro-sumti: he/she/it/they #2 (specified by goi). ko'i pro-sumti: he/she/it/they #3 (specified by goi). ko'o pro-sumti: he/she/it/they #4 (specified by goi). ko'u pro-sumti: he/she/it/they #5 (specified by goi). kojnakojna x1 is a corner/point/at-least-3-dimensional [solid] angle [shape/form] in/on x2, of material x3. korbikorbi x1 is an edge/margin/border/curb/boundary of x2 next-to/bordering-on x3. kostakosta x1 is a coat/jacket/sweater/cloak/[cape/shawl/pullover] [extra outer garment] of material x2. krasikrasi x1 (site/event) is a source/start/beginning/origin of x2 (object/event/process). krecau x1 (body or body part) is hairless krefukrefu x1 (event) is the x3'rd recurrence/repetition of x2 (abstract); x2 happens again in [form] x1. kricikrici x1 believes [regardless of evidence/proof] belief/creed x2 (du'u) is true/assumed about subject x3. krinukrinu x1 (event/state) is a reason/justification/explanation for/causing/permitting x2 (event/state). krixakrixa x1 cries out/yells/howls sound x2; x1 is a crier. krorinsa r1=k1 curtseys in front of r2. krujikruji x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of cream/emulsion/puree [consistency] of composition x2. ku elidable terminator: end description, modal, or negator sumti; often elidable. kuarka x1 is a quark with flavor x2. kuclikucli x1 is curious/wonders about/is interested in/[inquisitive about] x2 (object/abstract). ku'a non-logical connective: intersection of sets. ku'e elidable terminator: end mathematical (mex) forethought (Polish) expression; often elidable. ku'i discursive: however/but/in contrast. ku'o elidable terminator: end NOI relative clause; always elidable, but preferred in complex clauses. kuldi'u d1 is a building housing school c1 teaching subject c3 to audience c4. kumfakumfa x1 is a room of/in structure x2 surrounded by partitions/walls/ceiling/floor x3 (mass/jo'u). kuntikunti x1 [container] is empty/vacant of x2 [material]; x1 is hollow. kurjikurji x1 takes-care-of/looks after/attends to/provides for/is caretaker for x2 (object/event/person). ky. letteral for k. L la name descriptor: the one(s) called ... ; takes name or selbri description. ladruladru x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of milk from source x2; (adjective:) x1 is lactic/dairy. la'a discursive: probability - improbability. la'asai discursive: most likely la'e the referent of (indirect pointer); uses the referent of a sumti as the desired sumti. la'edi'e pro-sumti: the referent of the next utterance; the state to be describe: "WHAT was fun is ...". la'edi'u pro-sumti: the referent of the last utterance; the state described: "IT was fun". la'i name descriptor: the set of those named ... ; takes name or selbri description. la'o delimited non-Lojban name; the resulting quote sumti is treated as a name. la'ulahu klani modal, 1st place (amount) quantifying ...; being a quantity of ... lai name descriptor: the mass of individual(s) named ... ; takes name or selbri description. lanmelanme x1 is a sheep/[lamb/ewe/ram] of species/breed x2 of flock x3. lantro x1 shepherds flock x2 composed of sheep x3 lanzulanzu x1 (mass) is a family with members including x2 bonded/tied/joined according to standard x3. latmolatmo x1 reflects Latin/Roman/Romance culture/empire/language in aspect x2. lau 2-word letteral/shift: punctuation mark or special symbol follows. le non-veridical descriptor: the one(s) described as ... lebnalebna x1 takes/gets/gains/obtains/seizes/[removes] x2 (object/property) from x3 (possessor). ledu'u bridi descriptor: that I describe as a proposition ... lego'i description pro-sumti: reuses the value of the x1 of the previous bridi le'aleha klesi modal, 1st place (scalar set) in/of category ... le'e non-veridical descriptor: the stereotype of those described as ... le'i non-veridical descriptor: the set of those described as ..., treated as a set. le'o attitudinal modifier: aggressive - passive - defensive. le'u end quote of questionable or out-of-context text; not elidable. lei non-veridical descriptor: the mass of individual(s) described as ... leka property descriptor: that I describe as ...-ness lenei description pro-sumti: reuses the value of the x1 of the current bridi lenkulenku x1 is cold/cool by standard x2. lenu specific event descriptor: contraction of {le nu} and identical in meaning. lercilerci x1 (event) is late by standard x2. lerfulerfu x1 (la'e zo BY/word-bu) is a letter/digit/symbol in alphabet/character-set x2 representing x3. lervla v1 is a word which stands for the letter/digit/symbol v2=l1 in language v3. lesi'o idea descriptor: that I describe as a concept ... li the number/evaluated expression; convert number/operand/evaluated math expression to sumti. libjolibjo x1 reflects Libyan culture/nationality in aspect x2. lifrilifri x1 [person/passive/state] undergoes/experiences x2 (event/experience); x2 happens to x1. li'i abstractor: experience abstractor; x1 is x2's experience of [bridi] (participant or observer). li'o discursive: omitted text (quoted material). li'u elidable terminator: end grammatical quotation; seldom elidable except at end of text. lijdalijda x1 is a religion of believers including x2 sharing common beliefs/practices/tenets including x3. lijgri g1 is a row (group) showing common property (ka) g2 due to set g3 linked by relations g4. lindilindi x1 is lightning/electrical arc/thunderbolt striking at/extending to x2 from x3. linjilinji x1 is a line/among lines [1-dimensional shape/form] defined by set of points x2. linsilinsi x1 is a length of chain/links of material x2 with link properties x3. lisrilisri x1 is a story/tale/yarn/narrative about plot/subject/moral x2 by storyteller x3 to audience x4. listeliste x1 (physical object) is a list/catalog/register of sequence/set x2 in order x3 in medium x4. litkilitki x1 is liquid/fluid, of composition/material including x2, under conditions x3. litrulitru x1 travels/journeys/goes/moves via route x2 using means/vehicle x3; x1 is a traveller. lo descriptor: the one, which (is / does) ... / those, which (are / do) ... logjilogji x1 [rules/methods] is a logic for deducing/concluding/inferring/reasoning to/about x2 (du'u). lo'a shift letterals to Lojban (Roman) alphabet. lo'e veridical descriptor: the typical one(s) who really is(are) ... lo'i veridical descriptor: the set of those that really are ..., treated as a set. lo'o elidable terminator: end math express.(mex) sumti; end mex-to-sumti conversion; usually elidable. lo'u start questionable/out-of-context quote; text should be Lojban words, but needn't be grammatical. loi veridical descriptor: the mass of individual(s) that is(are) ... .lojban. Lojban. lojbangirz Logical Language Group (LLG) lojbaugri x1 is the Logical Language Group (LLG). lojbolojbo x1 reflects [Loglandic]/Lojbanic language/culture/nationality/community in aspect x2. loldiloldi x1 is a floor/bottom/ground of x2. lonu event descriptor: contraction of {lo nu} and identical in meaning. lu start grammatical quotation; quoted text should be grammatical on its own. lubnolubno x1 reflects Lebanese culture/nationality in aspect x2. lubu letteral for a quotation lu'a the members of the set/components of the mass; converts another description type to individuals. lu'e the symbol for (indirect discourse); uses the symbol/word(s) for a sumti as the desired sumti. lu'i the set with members; converts another description type to a set of the members. lu'o the mass composed of; converts another description type to a mass composed of the members. lu'u elidable terminator: end of sumti qualifiers; usually elidable except before a sumti. lujvolujvo x1 (text) is a compound predicate word with meaning x2 and arguments x3 built from metaphor x4. ly. letteral for l. M ma pro-sumti: sumti question (what/who/how/why/etc.); appropriately fill in sumti blank. mablamabla x1 is execrable/deplorable/wretched/shitty/awful/rotten/miserable/contemptible/crappy/inferior/low-quality in property x2 by standard x3; x1 stinks/sucks in aspect x2 according to x3. ma'a pro-sumti: me/we the speaker(s)/author(s) & you the listener(s) & others unspecified. ma'imahi manri modal, 1st place (by standard 2) in reference frame ... ma'o convert letteral string or other mathematical expression (mex) operand to mex operator. ma'u digit/number: plus sign; positive number; default any positive. mai utterance ordinal suffix; converts a number to an ordinal, such as an item or paragraph number. makau indirect question as in "I know WHO she was" mamtamamta x1 is a mother of x2; x1 bears/mothers/acts maternally toward x2; [not necessarily biological]. mancimanci x1 feels wonder/awe/marvels about x2. mankumanku x1 is dark/lacking in illumination. maptimapti x1 fits/matches/suits/is compatible/appropriate/corresponds to/with x2 in property/aspect x3. marjimarji x1 is material/stuff/matter of type/composition including x2 in shape/form x3. masnomasno x1 is slow/sluggish at doing/being/bringing about x2 (event/state). matnematne x1 is a quantity of/contains butter/oleo/margarine/shortening from source x2. maumau zmadu modal, 1st place (a greater) exceeded by ... ; usually a sumti modifier. me convert sumti to selbri/tanru element; x1 is specific to [sumti] in aspect x2. megdomegdo x1 is a million [106] of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). me'ameha mleca modal, 1st place (a lesser) undercut by ... ; usually a sumti modifier. me'emehe cmene modal, 1st place (requires quote) with name ...; so-called ... me'i digit/number: less than. me'o the mathematical expression (unevaluated); convert unevaluated mathematical expression to sumti. me'u elidable terminator: end sumti that was converted to selbri; usually elidable. mei convert number to cardinality selbri; x1 is a mass formed from a set x2 of n members, one or more of which is/are x3, measured relative to the set x4. meksomekso x1 [quantifier/expression] is a mathematical expression interpreted under rules/convention x2. melbimelbi x1 is beautiful/pleasant to x2 in aspect x3 (ka) by aesthetic standard x4. meljomeljo x1 reflects Malaysian/Malay culture/nationality/language in aspect x2. menlimenli x1 is a mind/intellect/psyche/mentality/[consciousness] of body x2. mensimensi x1 is a sister of/sororal to x2 by bond/tie/standard/parent(s) x3; [not necessarily biological]. merkomerko x1 pertains to USA/American culture/nationality/dialect in aspect x2. mexnomexno x1 reflects Mexican culture/nationality in aspect x2. mi pro-sumti: me/we the speaker(s)/author(s); identified by self-vocative. midjumidju x1 is in/at the middle/center/midpoint/[is a focus] of x2; (adjective:) x1 is central. mi'a pro-sumti: me/we the speaker(s)/author(s) & others unspecified, but not you, the listener. mi'e self vocative: self-introduction - denial of identity; identifies speaker. mi'i non-logical interval connective: ordered components: ... center, ... range surrounding center. mi'o pro-sumti: me/we the speaker(s)/author(s) & you the listener(s). mi'u discursive: ditto. mikcemikce x1 doctors/treats/nurses/[cures]/is physician/midwife to x2 for ailment x3 by treatment/cure x4. mikrimikri x1 is a millionth [10-6] of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). miltimilti x1 is a thousandth [1/1000; 10-3] of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). milxemilxe x1 is mild/non-extreme/gentle/middling/somewhat in property x2 (ka); x1 is not very x2. mindeminde x1 issues commands/orders to x2 for result x3 (event/state) to happen; x3 is commanded to occur. minliminli x1 is x2 (default 1) long local distance unit(s) [non-metric], x3 subunits, standard x4. mintumintu x1 is the same/identical thing as x2 by standard x3; (x1 and x2 interchangeable). misromisro x1 reflects Egyptian culture/nationality in aspect x2. mixremixre x1 (mass) is a mixture/blend/colloid/commingling with ingredients including x2. mlanamlana x1 is to the side of/lateral to x2 and facing x3 from point of view/in-frame-of-reference x4. mlatumlatu x1 is a cat/[puss/pussy/kitten] [feline animal] of species/breed x2; (adjective:) x1 is feline. mlecamleca x1 is less than x2 in property/quantity x3 (ka/ni) by amount x4. mo pro-bridi: bridi/selbri/brivla question. mo'a digit/number: too few; subjective. mo'e convert sumti to mex operand; sample use in story arithmetic: [3 apples] + [3 apples] = what. mo'i mark motions in space-time. mo'o higher-order utterance ordinal suffix; converts a number to ordinal, usually a section/chapter. mo'u interval event contour: at the natural ending point of ...; completive | >|<. moi convert number to ordinal selbri; x1 is (n)th member of set x2 ordered by rule x3. mojysu'a s1 is a structure of parts s2 as a monument/memorial to m3. mokcamokca x1 is a point/instant/moment [0-dimensional shape/form] in/on/at time/place x2. molromolro x1 is x2 mole(s) [metric unit] in substance (default is 1) by standard x3. morjimorji x1 remembers/recalls/recollects fact(s)/memory x2 (du'u) about subject x3. morkomorko x1 reflects Moroccan culture/nationality in aspect x2. morsimorsi x1 is dead/has ceased to be alive. mrostu s1 is the grave/tomb of m1=s2. mu digit/number: 5 (digit) [five]. mu'a discursive: for example - omitting - end examples. mu'anai discursive: for example - omitting - end examples. mu'e abstractor: achievement (event) abstractor; x1 is the event-as-a-point/achievement of [bridi]. mu'imuhi mukti modal, 1st place because of motive ... mu'onai vocative: over (response OK) - more to come. muktimukti x1 (action/event/state) motivates/is a motive/incentive for action/event x2, per volition of x3. mulgri g1=m1 is a complete set showing common property (ka) g2, complete by standard m3. mulnomulno x1 (event) is complete/done/finished; x1 (object) has become whole in property x2 by standard x3. murtamurta x1 is a curtain/blinds/drapes for covering/obscuring aperture x2, and made of material x3. muslomuslo x1 pertains to the Islamic/Moslem/Koranic [Quranic] culture/religion/nation in aspect x2. mutcemutce x1 is much/extreme in property x2 (ka), towards x3 extreme/direction; x1 is, in x2, very x3. muvdumuvdu x1 (object) moves to destination/receiver x2 [away] from origin x3 over path/route x4. my. letteral for m. N na bridi contradictory negator; scope is an entire bridi; logically negates in some cmavo compounds. na'a cancel all letteral shifts. na'e contrary scalar negator: other than ...; not ...; a scale or set is implied. na'i discursive: metalinguistic negator. na'o tense interval modifier: characteristically/typically; tense/modal; defaults as time tense. na'u convert selbri to mex operator; used to create less-used operators using fu'ivla, lujvo, etc. na'ujbi x1 is approximately equal to x2. nai attached to cmavo to negate them; various negation-related meanings. naja logical connective: tanru-internal afterthought conditional/only if. najnimre x1 is an orange of variety x2. naku (adverbial) bridi contradictory negator; "it is not true that...."; negates the bridi as well as any other adverbial or quantifier located on its right. nakykemcinctu x1 is a male teacher of sexuality to audience x2. namcunamcu x1 (li) is a number/quantifier/digit/value/figure (noun); refers to the value and not the symbol. nanbananba x1 is a quantity of/contains bread [leavened or unleavened] made from grains x2. nanlananla x1 is a boy/lad [young male person] of age x2 immature by standard x3. nanmunanmu x1 is a man/men; x1 is a male humanoid person [not necessarily adult]. nanvinanvi x1 is a billionth/thousand-millionth [10-9] of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). nau tense: refers to current space/time reference absolutely. ne non-restrictive relative phrase marker: which incidentally is associated with ... ne'a location tense relation/direction; approximating/next to ... ne'i location tense relation/direction; within/inside of/into ... nei pro-bridi: repeats the current bridi. ni abstractor: quantity/amount abstractor; x1 is quantity/amount of [bridi] measured on scale x2. niblinibli x1 logically necessitates/entails/implies action/event/state x2 under rules/logic system x3. nictenicte x1 is a nighttime of day x2 at location x3; (adjective:) x1 is at night/nocturnal. ni'a location tense relation/direction; downwards/down from ... ni'e convert selbri to mex operand; used to create new non-numerical quantifiers; e.g. "herd" of oxen. ni'inihi nibli modal, 1st place logically; logically because ... ni'o discursive: paragraph break; introduce new topic. ni'u digit/number: minus sign; negative number); default any negative. nimrenimre x1 is a quantity of citrus [fruit/tree, etc.] of species/strain x2. ninmuninmu x1 is a woman/women; x1 is a female humanoid person [not necessarily adult]. nitcunitcu x1 needs/requires/is dependent on/[wants] necessity x2 for purpose/action/stage of process x3. nixlinixli x1 is a girl [young female person] of age x2 immature by standard x3. no digit/number: 0 (digit) [zero]. noblinobli x1 is noble/aristocratic/elite/high-born/titled in/under culture/society/standard x2. noda logically quantified sumti: nothing at all (unless restricted). no'a pro-bridi: repeats the bridi in which this one is embedded. no'e midpoint scalar negator: neutral point between je'a and to'e; "not really". no'i discursive: paragraph break; resume previous topic. no'o digit/number: typical/average value. no'u non-restrictive appositive phrase marker: which incidentally is the same thing as ... noi non-restrictive relative clause; attaches subordinate bridi with incidental information. nolraitru t1=n1 is a regent/monarch of t2 by standard n2. noroi tense interval modifier: never; objectively quantified tense; defaults as time tense. nu abstractor: generalized event abstractor; x1 is state/process/achievement/activity of [bridi]. nu'a convert mathematical expression (mex) operator to a selbri/tanru component. nu'e vocative: promise - promise release - un-promise. nu'i start forethought termset construct; marks start of place structure set with logical connection. nu'o modal aspect: can but has not; unrealized potential. nu'u elidable terminator: end forethought termset; usually elidable except with following sumti. nuncti n1 is an event at which c1 eat(s) c2. nunctu x1 (nu) is an event in which x2 teaches x3 facts x4 (du'u) about x5 by means x6; x1 is a lesson given by x2 to x3. nunkla n1 is a passage where goer k1 comes/goes to destination k2 from origin k3 via route k4 using means/vehicle k5. nuprenupre x1 (agent) promises/commits/assures/threatens x2 (event/state) to x3 [beneficiary/victim]. nuzlo x1 reflects New Zealand culture/nationality/geography/dialect in aspect x2. ny. letteral for n. O .o logical connective: sumti afterthought biconditional/iff/if-and-only-if. .obu letteral for o. .o'e attitudinal: closeness - distance. .o'ocu'i attitudinal: patience - mere tolerance - anger. .o'u attitudinal: relaxation - composure - stress. .oi attitudinal: complaint - pleasure. .oinai attitudinal: complaint - pleasure. .onai logical connective: sumti afterthought exclusive or; Latin 'aut'. P pa digit/number: 1 (digit) [one]. pacnapacna x1 hopes/wishes for/desires x2 (event), expected likelihood x3 (0-1); x1 hopes that x2 happens. pacru'i x1 is an evil spirit / demon pagbupagbu x1 is a part/component/piece/portion/segment of x2 [where x2 is a whole/mass]; x2 is partly x1. pagrepagre x1 passes through/penetrates barrier/medium/portal x2 to destination side x3 from origin side x4. pa'e discursive: justice - prejudice. pa'enai discursive: justice - prejudice. pa'o location tense relation/direction; transfixing/passing through ... pai digit/number: pi (approximately 3.1416...); the constant defined by the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of all circles. paltapalta x1 is a plate/dish/platter/saucer [flat/mildly concave food service bed] made of material x2. pamai discursive: first utterance ordinal. pamoi quantified selbri: convert 1 to ordinal selbri; x1 is first among x2 ordered by rule x3. pancipanci x1 is an odor/fragrance/scent/smell emitted by x2 and detected by observer/sensor x3. pare'uku for the first time paso number/quantity: 19 [nineteen]. patyta'a p1=t1 complains verbally to p3=t2 about p2=t3 in language t4 pau discursive: optional question premarker. paunai discursive: unreal/rhetorical question follows. pe restrictive relative phrase marker: which is associated with ...; loosest associative/possessive. pe'a marks a construct as figurative (non-literal/metaphorical) speech/text. pe'e marks the following connective as joining termsets. pe'i evidential: I opine (subjective claim). pe'o forethought flag for mathematical expression (mex) Polish (forethought) operator. pei attitudinal: attitudinal question; how do you feel about it? with what intensity?. peljipelji x1 is paper from source x2. pelnimre x1 is a lemon of variety x2. pelxupelxu x1 is yellow/golden [color adjective]. pendopendo x1 is/acts as a friend of/to x2 (experiencer); x2 befriends x1. penmipenmi x1 meets/encounters x2 at/in location x3. pensipensi x1 thinks/considers/cogitates/reasons/is pensive about/reflects upon subject/concept x2. petsopetso x1 is 1015 of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). pezlipezli x1 is a leaf of plant x2; x1 is foliage of x2. pi digit/number: radix (number base) point; default decimal. pictipicti x1 is a trillionth [10-12] of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). pi'a n-ary mathematical operator: operands are vectors to be treated as matrix rows. pi'e digit/number:separates digits for base >16, not current standard, or variable (e.g. time, date). pi'i n-ary mathematical operator: times; multiplication operator; [(((a * b) * c) * ...)]. pi'opiho pilno modal, 1st place used by ... pi'u non-logical connective: cross product; Cartesian product of sets. pilnopilno x1 uses/employs x2 [tool, apparatus, machine, agent, acting entity, material] for purpose x3. pimlupimlu x1 is a/the feather/plume(s)/plumage [body-part] of animal/species x2. pintapinta x1 is flat/level/horizontal in gravity/frame of reference x2. pinxepinxe x1 (agent) drinks/imbibes beverage/drink/liquid refreshment x2 from/out-of container/source x3. piro number: all of. piso'a number: almost all of. piso'u number: a little of. pisu'o number: at least some of. pixrapixra x1 is a picture/illustration representing/showing x2, made by artist x3 in medium x4. platuplatu x1 (agent) plans/designs/plots plan/arrangement/plot/[schematic] x2 for state/process x3. plipeplipe x1 (agent/object) leaps/jumps/springs/bounds to x2 from x3 reaching height x4 propelled by x5. plukapluka x1 (event/state) seems pleasant to/pleases x2 under conditions x3. plutapluta x1 is a route/path/way/course/track to x2 from x3 via/defined by points including x4 (set). po restrictive relative phrase marker: which is specific to ...; normal possessive physical/legal. po'e restrictive relative phrase marker: which belongs to ... ; inalienable possession. po'o discursive: uniquely, only, solely: the only relevant case. po'u restrictive appositive phrase marker: which is the same thing as. poi restrictive relative clause; attaches subordinate bridi with identifying information to a sumti. poljepolje x1 (force) folds/creases x2 at locus/loci/forming crease(s)/bend(s) x3. polnopolno x1 reflects Polynesian/Oceanian (geographic region) culture/nationality/languages in aspect x2. ponjoponjo x1 reflects Japanese culture/nationality/language in aspect x2. ponseponse x1 possesses/owns/has x2 under law/custom x3; x1 is owner/proprietor of x2 under x3. porsiporsi x1 [ordered set] is sequenced/ordered/listed by comparison/rules x2 on unordered set x3. portoporto x1 reflects Portuguese culture/nationality/language in aspect x2. praliprali x1 is a profit/gain/benefit/advantage to x2 accruing/resulting from activity/process x3. prenuprenu x1 is a person/people (noun) [not necessarily human]; x1 displays personality/a persona. pretipreti x1 (quoted text) is a question/query about subject x2 by questioner x3 to audience x4. prijeprije x1 is wise/sage about matter x2 (abstraction) to observer x3. prinaprina x1 is a print/impression/image on/in surface x2 of/made by/using tool/press/implement/object x3. pritupritu x1 is to the right/right-hand side of x2 which faces/in-frame-of-reference x3. pu time tense relation/direction: did [selbri]; before/prior to [sumti]; default past tense. puba time tense: was going to; (tense/modal). pu'i modal aspect: can and has; demonstrated potential. pu'o interval event contour: in anticipation of ...; until ... ; inchoative ----| |. pu'u abstractor: process (event) abstractor; x1 is process of [bridi] proceeding in stages x2. puljipulji x1 is a police officer/[enforcer/vigilante] enforcing law(s)/rule(s)/order x2. punjipunji x1 (agent) puts/places/sets x2 on/at surface/locus x3. purcipurci x1 is in the past of/earlier than/before x2 in time sequence; x1 is former; x2 is latter. purdipurdi x1 is a garden/tended/cultivated field of family/community/farmer x2 growing plants/crop x3. py. letteral for p. R ra pro-sumti: a recent sumti before the last one, as determined by back-counting rules. racturactu x1 is a rabbit/hare/[doe] of species/breed x2. radnoradno x1 is x2 radian(s) [metric unit] in angular measure (default is 1) by standard x3. rafsirafsi x1 is an affix/suffix/prefix/combining-form for word/concept x2, form/properties x3, language x4. ra'araha srana modal, 1st place pertained to by ... (generally more specific). ra'e digit/number: repeating digits (of a decimal) follow. ra'irahi krasi modal, 1st place from source/origin/starting point ... ra'o flag GOhA to indicate pro-assignment context updating for all pro-assigns in referenced bridi. ra'u discursive: chiefly - equally - incidentally. ra'ucu'i discursive: chiefly - equally - incidentally. ra'unai discursive: chiefly - equally - incidentally. rairai traji modal, 1st place with superlative ... raksorakso x1 reflects Iraqi culture/nationality in aspect x2. rakturaktu x1 (object/person/event/situation) troubles/disturbs x2 (person) causing problem(s) x3. raljuralju x1 is principal/chief/leader/main/[staple], most significant among x2 (set) in property x3 (ka). ranjiranji x1 (event/state) continues/persists over interval x2; x1 (property - ka) is continuous over x2. rarnararna x1 is natural/spontaneous/instinctive, not [consciously] caused by person(s). ratcuratcu x1 is a rat of species/breed x2. rau digit/number: enough; subjective. re digit/number: 2 (digit) [two]. re'i vocative: ready to receive - not ready to receive. re'inai vocative: ready to receive - not ready to receive. re'o location tense relation/direction; adjacent to/touching/contacting ... re'u converts number to an objectively quantified ordinal tense interval modifier; defaults to time. remai discursive: second utterance ordinal. remei quantified selbri: convert 2 to cardinal selbri; x1 is a set with the pair of members x2. remnaremna x1 is a human/human being/man (non-specific gender-free sense); (adjective:) x1 is human. rere'u for the second time ... reroi tense interval modifier: twice; objectively quantified tense; defaults as time tense. retsku c1=p3 asks/puts question c2=p1 (sedu'u/text/lu'e concept) of/to c3=p4 via expressive medium c4 about subject p2. ri pro-sumti: the last sumti, as determined by back-counting rules. ricfuricfu x1 is rich/wealthy in goods/possessions/property/aspect x2. rignirigni x1 is repugnant to/causes disgust to x2 under conditions x3. ri'ariha rinka modal, 1st place (phys./mental) causal because ... ri'e attitudinal modifier: release of emotion - emotion restraint. rinkarinka x1 (event/state) effects/physically causes effect x2 (event/state) under conditions x3. rirxerirxe x1 is a river of land mass x2, draining watershed x3 into x4/terminating at x4. risnarisna x1 is a/the heart [body-part] of x2; [emotional/shape metaphors are NOT culturally neutral]. ro digit/number: each, all. ro'a emotion category/modifier: social - antisocial. ro'anai emotion category/modifier: social - antisocial. ro'e emotion category/modifier: mental - mindless. ro'o emotion category/modifier: physical - denying physical. ro'u emotion category/modifier: sexual - sexual abstinence. roi converts number to an objectively quantified tense interval modifier; defaults to time tense. romai discursive utterance ordinal: finally; last utterance ordinal. ropnoropno x1 reflects European culture/nationality/geography/Indo-European languages in aspect x2. ru pro-sumti: a remote past sumti, before all other in-use backcounting sumti. rubleruble x1 is weak/feeble/frail in property/quality/aspect x2 (ka) by standard x3. ru'a evidential: I postulate. ru'e attitudinal: weak intensity attitude modifier. ru'i tense interval modifier: continuously; subjective tense/modal; defaults as time tense. ru'inai tense interval modifier: occasional/intermittent/discontinuous; defaults as time tense. ru'o shift letterals to Cyrillic alphabet. ru'u location tense relation/direction; surrounding/annular ... ruskorusko x1 reflects Russian culture/nationality/language in aspect x2. rutrceraso x1 is a cherry of species x2. ry. letteral for r. S sa erase complete or partial utterance; next word shows how much erasing to do. sadjosadjo x1 reflects Saudi Arabian culture/nationality in aspect x2. sa'a discursive: material inserted by editor/narrator (bracketed text). sa'enai discursive: precisely speaking - loosely speaking. sa'i n-ary mathematical operator: operands are vectors to be treated as matrix columns. sa'unai discursive: simply - elaborating. sai attitudinal: moderate intensity attitude modifier. saklisakli x1 slides/slips/glides on x2. saktasakta x1 is made of/contains/is a quantity of sugar [sweet edible] from source x2 of composition x3. salcisalci x1 celebrates/recognizes/honors x2 (event/abstract) with activity/[party] x3. salposalpo x1 is sloped/inclined/slanted/aslant with angle x2 to horizon/frame x3. sampusampu x1 is simple/unmixed/uncomplicated in property x2 (ka). sancesance x1 is sound produced/emitted by x2. sangasanga x1 sings/chants x2 [song/hymn/melody/melodic sounds] to audience x3. sanjisanji x1 is conscious/aware of x2 (object/abstract); x1 discerns/recognizes x2 (object/abstract). sanlisanli x1 stands [is vertically oriented] on surface x2 supported by limbs/support/pedestal x3. sanmisanmi x1 (mass) is a meal composed of dishes including x2. saskesaske x1 (mass of facts) is science of/about subject matter x2 based on methodology x3. savrusavru x1 is a noise/din/clamor [sensory input without useful information] to x2 via sensory channel x3. se 2nd conversion; switch 1st/2nd places. seba'isebahi basti modal, 2nd place instead of ... sedu'u compound abstractor: sentence/equation abstract; x1 is text expressing [bridi] which is x2. se'a attitudinal modifier: self-sufficiency - dependency. se'e following digits code a character (in ASCII, Unicode, etc.). se'i attitudinal modifier: self-oriented - other-oriented. se'o evidential: I know by internal experience (dream, vision, or personal revelation). se'u elidable terminator: end discursive bridi or mathematical precedence;usually elidable. sei start discursive (metalinguistic) bridi. seja'esejahe jalge modal, 2nd place (event causal) results because of ... seja'eku therefore, resultingly seka'asekaha klama modal, 2nd place with destination ... sela'uselahu klani modal, 2nd place in quantity ...; measured as ... selbri x2=b1 (du'u) is a predicate relationship with relation x1=b2 among arguments x3=b3 (ordered set). selkla To destination x1 does x2 go from x3 via route x4 by means x5. selma'o x1 is the class of structure word x2, which means or has function x3 in language x4. selsku c2 is said by c1 to audience c3 via expressive medium c4. seltau x1 is the modifying part of binary metaphor x2 with modified part/modificand x3 giving meaning x4 in usage/instance x5 selti'i x1 is a suggestion made by x2 to audience x3 selti'ifla f1=s2 is a bill specifying f2 (state/event) for community f3 under conditions f4, proposed/drafted by s1. semausemau zmadu modal, 2nd place (relative!) more than ...; usually a sumti modifier. seme'asemeha mleca modal, 2nd place (relative!) less than ...; usually a sumti modifier. semtosemto x1 reflects Semitic [metaphor: Middle-Eastern] language/culture/nationality in aspect x2. semu'ibo that is the motive for the event ... senvasenva x1 dreams about/that x2 (fact/idea/event/state); x2 is a dream/reverie of x1. sepi'osepiho pilno modal, 2nd place (instrumental) tool/machine/apparatus/acting entity; using (tool) ... seri'aseriha rinka modal, 2nd place (phys./mental) causal therefore ... sertiserti x1 are stairs/stairway/steps for climbing structure x2 with steps x3. sfofasfofa x1 is a sofa/couch (noun). si erase the last Lojban word, treating non-Lojban text as a single word. siclusiclu x1 [sound source] whistles/makes whistling sound/note/tone/melody x2. sidjusidju x1 helps/assists/aids object/person x2 do/achieve/maintain event/activity x3. si'a discursive: similarly. si'e convert number to portion selbri; x1 is an (n)th portion of mass/totality x2; (cf. gunma). si'o abstractor: idea/concept abstractor; x1 is x2's concept of [bridi]. simlusimlu x1 seems/appears to have property(ies) x2 to observer x3 under conditions x4. simsasimsa x1 is similar/parallel to x2 in property/quantity x3 (ka/ni); x1 looks/appears like x2. simxusimxu x1 (set) has members who mutually/reciprocally x2 (event [x1 should be reflexive in 1+ sumti]). sincesince x1 is a snake/serpent of species/breed x2. sinsosinso x1 is the trigonometric sine of angle/arcsine x2. sinxasinxa x1 is a sign/symbol/signal representing/referring/signifying/meaning x2 to observer x3. sipnasipna x1 is asleep (adjective); x1 sleeps/is sleeping. sirjisirji x1 is straight/direct/line segment/interval between x2 and x3; (adjective:) x1 is linear. sirxosirxo x1 reflects Syrian culture/nationality in aspect x2. sistisisti x1 [agent] ceases/stops/halts/ends activity/process/state x2 [not necessarily completing it]. skariskari x1 is/appears to be of color/hue x2 as perceived/seen by x3 under conditions x4. skicuskicu x1 tells about/describes x2 (object/event/state) to audience x3 with description x4 (property). skotoskoto x1 reflects Gaelic/Scottish culture/nationality/language in aspect x2. slabuslabu x1 is old/familiar/well-known to observer x2 in feature x3 (ka) by standard x4. slakaslaka x1 is a syllable in language x2. sligusligu x1 is solid, of composition/material including x2, under conditions x3. slovoslovo x1 reflects Slavic language/culture/ethos in aspect x2. smacusmacu x1 is a mouse of species/breed x2. smudukti d1 and d2=s2 are antonyms of each other. smunismuni x1 is a meaning/interpretation of x2 recognized/seen/accepted by x3. snadasnada x1 [agent] succeeds in/achieves/completes/accomplishes x2 as a result of effort/attempt/try x3. softosofto x1 reflects Russian empire/USSR/ex-USSR (Soviet]/CIS culture/nationality in aspect x2. so'a digit/number: almost all (digit/number). so'e digit/number: most. so'i digit/number: many. so'imei quantified selbri: convert many to cardinal; x1 is a set with many members x2 of total set x3. so'o digit/number: several. so'u digit/number: few. soi discursive: reciprocal sumti marker; indicates a reciprocal relationship between sumti. soljisolji x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of gold (Au); [metaphor: valuable, heavy, non-reactive]. solrisolri x1 is the sun of home planet x2 (default Earth) of race x3; (adjective:) x1 is solar. solxrula x1 is a sunflower of species/variety x2. soncisonci x1 is a soldier/warrior/fighter of army x2. sovdasovda x1 is an egg/ovum/sperm/pollen/gamete of/from organism [mother/father] x2. spageti x1 - is spaghetti made out of/containing x2. spajispaji x1 (event/action abstract) surprises/startles/is unexpected [and generally sudden] to x2. spanospano x1 reflects Spanish-speaking culture/nationality/language in aspect x2. spatispati x1 is a plant/herb/greenery of species/strain/cultivar x2. spudaspuda x1 answers/replies to/responds to person/object/event/situation/stimulus x2 with response x3. spusku x1 gives reply/answer/responds with x2 (sedu'u/text/lu'e concept) to x3 via expressive medium x4, about subject x5. srajisraji x1 is vertical/upright/erect/plumb/oriented straight up and down in reference frame/gravity x2. srakusraku x1 [abrasive/cutting/scratching object/implement] scratches/[carves]/erodes/cuts [into] x2. sralosralo x1 reflects Australian culture/nationality/geography/dialect in aspect x2. sranasrana x1 pertains to/is germane/relevant to/concerns/is related/associated with/is about x2. sritosrito x1 reflects Sanskrit language/Sanskritic/Vedic culture/nationality in aspect x2. srurisruri x1 encircles/encloses/is surrounding x2 in direction(s)/dimension(s)/plane x3. stalistali x1 remains/stays at/abides/lasts with x2. stecisteci x1 (ka) is specific/particular/specialized/[special]/a defining property of x2 among x3 (set). stedustedu x1 is a/the head [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: uppermost portion]. stelastela x1 is a lock/seal of/on/for sealing x2 with/by locking mechanism x3. sterostero x1 is x2 steradian(s) [metric unit] in solid angle (default is 1) by standard x3. stidistidi x1 (agent) suggests/proposes idea/action x2 to audience x3; x1 (event) inspires x2 in/among x3. sturastura x1 is a structure/arrangement/organization of x2 [set/system/complexity]. stuzistuzi x1 is an inherent/inalienable site/place/position/situation/spot/location of x2 (object/event). su erase to start of discourse or text; drop subject or start over. sudgasudga x1 is dry of liquid x2; (adjective:) x1 is arid. sudysrasu x1 is hay of species x2 su'a evidential: I generalize - I particularize; discursive: abstractly - concretely. su'anai evidential: I generalize - I particularize; discursive: abstractly - concretely. su'e digit/number: at most (all); no more than. su'i n-ary mathematical operator: plus; addition operator; [(((a + b) + c) + ...)]. su'o digit/number: at least (some); no less than. su'oroi at least once ... su'u abstractor: generalized abstractor (how); x1 is [bridi] as a non-specific abstraction of type x2. suksasuksa x1 (event/state) is sudden/sharply changes at stage/point x2 in process/property/function x3. sumtisumti x1 is a/the argument of predicate/function x2 filling place x3 (kind/number). sunsicyjudri j1 is the longitude/right ascension of j2 in system j3 sutrasutra x1 is fast/swift/quick/hastes/rapid at doing/being/bringing about x2 (event/state). sy. letteral for s. T ta pro-sumti: that there; nearby demonstrative it; indicated thing/place near listener. tadjitadji x1 [process] is a method/technique/approach/means for doing x2 (event) under conditions x3. tagjitagji x1 is snug/tight on x2 in dimension/direction x3 at locus x4. ta'e tense interval modifier: habitually; subjective tense/modal; defaults as time tense. ta'eku habitually ta'itahi tadji modal, 1st place (in manner 3) methodically; by method ... ta'o discursive: by the way - returning to main point. ta'onai discursive: by the way - returning to main point. ta'u discursive: expanding the tanru - making a tanru. ta'unai discursive: making a tanru - expanding the tanru. taitai tamsmi modal, 1st place (like)/(in manner 2) resembling ...; sharing ideal form ... tamdu'i d1 is/are geometrically similar/has the same shape as d2. tamsmi x1 has form x2, similar in form to x3 in property/quality x4. tanjotanjo x1 is the trigonometric tangent of angle/arctangent x2. tanrutanru x1 is a binary metaphor formed with x2 modifying x3, giving meaning x4 in usage/instance x5. tarmitarmi x1 [ideal] is the conceptual shape/form of object/abstraction/manifestation x2 (object/abstract). tatpitatpi x1 is tired/fatigued by effort/situation x2 (event); x1 needs/wants rest. tau 2-word letteral/shift: change case for next letteral only. tavlatavla x1 talks/speaks to x2 about subject x3 in language x4. tcadutcadu x1 is a town/city of metropolitan area x2, in political unit x3, serving hinterland/region x4. tcicatcica x1 (event/experience) misleads/deceives/dupes/fools/cheats/tricks x2 into x3 (event/state). tcidutcidu x1 [agent] reads x2 [text] from surface/document/reading material x3; x1 is a reader. tcikatcika x1 [hours, minutes, seconds] is the time/hour of state/event x2 on day x3 at location x4. tcitatcita x1 is a label/tag of x2 showing information x3. te 3rd conversion; switch 1st/3rd places. teci'etecihe ciste modal, 3rd place of system components ... te'a binary mathematical operator: to the power; exponential; [a to the b power]. te'o digit/number: exponential e (approx 2.71828...). te'u elidable terminator: end conversion between non-mex and mex; usually elidable. tei composite letteral follows; used for multi-character letterals. teka'atekaha klama modal, 3rd place with origin ... terbi'a x3=b1 is ill/sick/diseased with symptoms x2=b2 from disease x1=b3. terditerdi x1 is the Earth/the home planet of race x2; (adjective:) x1 is terrestrial/earthbound. tergu'i x1 is a light source which illuminates x2 with light x3. terkavbu x1 is a trap/restraint with x2 being captured/restrained by x3 (object/event). terpaterpa x1 fears x2; x1 is afraid/scared/frightened by/fearful of x2 (event/tu'a object). tertau x1 is the modified part/modificand of binary metaphor x2 with modifying part x3, giving meaning x4 in usage/instance x5 tertoterto x1 is a trillion [1012] of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). tezu'etezuhe zukte modal, 3rd place purposefully; (as an action) with goal ... ti pro-sumti: this here; immediate demonstrative it; indicated thing/place near speaker. ti'e evidential: I hear (hearsay). ti'o mathematical expression (mex) operator precedence (discursive). ti'otci t1=c2 is a shade/blind for blocking light coming from/through c3 tinju'i t1=j1 listens to/pays attention to sound t2=j2 with ambient background t3. tirnatirna x1 hears x2 against background/noise x3; x2 is audible; (adjective:) x1 is aural. tirxutirxu x1 is a tiger/leopard/jaguar/[tigress] of species/breed x2 with coat markings x3. tisnatisna x1 (object) fills/becomes stuffed [up]/inflates/blows up with material x2; x2 pours into x1. to left parenthesis; start of parenthetical note which must be grammatical Lojban text. to'a lower-case letteral shift. to'e polar opposite scalar negator. to'i open editorial unquote (within a quote); contains grammatical text; mark with editorial insert. to'isa'a remarks within {to'isa'a} ... {toi} inside quotations are implicitly by someone else (other than the speaker of the quotation), perhaps an editor to'o location tense relation/direction; departing from/directly away from ... to'u discursive: in brief - in detail. toi elidable terminator: right parenthesis/end unquote; seldom elidable except at end of text. tolcanci c1 materializes/suddenly appears at location c2 according to senses/sensor c3. tolmle x1 is ugly to x2 in aspect x3 (ka) by aesthetic standard x4. tolpu'i p1 picks-up, picks up p2 from surface p3 tolvri x1 is a coward in activity x2 (event) by standard x3. tordutordu x1 is short in dimension/direction x2 (default longest dimension) by measurement standard x3. trajitraji x1 is superlative in property x2 (ka), the x3 extreme (ka; default ka zmadu) among set/range x4. tricutricu x1 is a tree of species/cultivar x2. trixetrixe x1 is posterior/behind/back/in the rear of x2 which faces/in-frame-of-reference x3. trocitroci x1 tries/attempts/makes an effort to do/attain x2 (event/state/property) by actions/method x3. tsalitsali x1 is strong/powerful/[tough] in property/quality x2 (ka) by standard x3. tu pro-sumti: that yonder; distant demonstrative it; indicated thing far from speaker&listener. tubnutubnu x1 is a length of tubing/pipe/hollow cylinder [shape/form] of material x2, hollow of material x3. tugnitugni x1 [person] agrees with person(s)/position/side x2 that x3 (du'u) is true about matter x4. tu'a extracts a concrete sumti from an unspecified abstraction; equivalent to le nu/su'u [sumti] co'e. tu'e start of multiple utterance scope; used for logical/non-logical/ordinal joining of sentences. tu'o null operand (used in unary mekso operations). tu'u elidable terminator: end multiple utterance scope; seldom elidable. tumlatumla x1 is a parcel/expanse of land at location x2; x1 is terrain. tuntatunta x1 (object, usually pointed) pokes/jabs/stabs/prods x2 (experiencer). tupletuple x1 is a/the leg [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: supporting branch]. ty. letteral for t. U .u logical connective: sumti afterthought whether-or-not. .ua attitudinal: discovery - confusion/searching. .uanai attitudinal: discovery - confusion/searching. .ubu letteral for u. .ue attitudinal: surprise - not really surprised - expectation. .uesai attitudinal: "Wow! Wow!"; strong surprise .u'a attitudinal: gain - loss. .u'e attitudinal: wonder - commonplace. .u'o attitudinal: courage - timidity - cowardice. .u'u attitudinal: repentance - lack of regret - innocence. .u'unai attitudinal: repentance - lack of regret - innocence. .ui attitudinal: happiness - unhappiness. .uinai attitudinal: happiness - unhappiness. .uisai attitudinal: "Yay!"; strong happiness .uisaidai attitudinal: empathetic description of someone else's strong happiness .uo attitudinal: completion - incompleteness. .uu attitudinal: pity - cruelty. V va location tense distance: near to ... ; there at ...; a medium/small distance from ... vacrivacri x1 is a quantity of air/normally-gaseous atmosphere of planet x2, of composition including x3. va'a unary mathematical operator: additive inverse; [- a]. va'e convert number to scalar selbri; x1 is at (n)th position on scale x2. va'i discursive: in other words - in the same words. va'inai discursive: in other words - in the same words. va'ovaho vanbi modal, 1st place (conditions 1) under conditions ...; in environment ... va'uvahu xamgu modal, 1st place beneficiary case tag complement benefiting from ... vajnivajni x1 (object/event) is important/significant to x2 (person/event) in aspect/for reason x3 (nu/ka). valsivalsi x1 is a word meaning/causing x2 in language x3; (adjective: x1 is lexical/verbal). vancivanci x1 is an evening [from end-of-work until sleep typical for locale] of day x2 at location x3. vasruvasru x1 contains/holds/encloses/includes contents x2 within; x1 is a vessel containing x2. vau elidable: end of sumti in simple bridi; in compound bridi, separates common trailing sumti. ve 4th conversion; switch 1st/4th places. vecnuvecnu x1 [seller] sells/vends x2 [goods/service/commodity] to buyer x3 for amount/cost/expense x4. ve'a location tense interval: a small/medium region of space. ve'e location tense interval: the whole of space. ve'o right mathematical bracket. vei left mathematical bracket. veka'avekaha klama modal, 4th place via route ... veljvo x1 is a metaphor [of affix compound] with meaning [of affix compound] x2 with argument [of affix compound] x3 with affix compound x4; x1 is the tanru/metaphor construct of complex word/affix compound/lujvo x4 vemauvemau zmadu modal, 4th place (relative!) more than/exceeding by amount ... veme'avemeha mleca modal, 4th place (relative!) less than by amount ... vensavensa x1 is spring/springtime [warming season] of year x2 at location x3; (adjective:) x1 is vernal. verbaverba x1 is a child/kid/juvenile [a young person] of age x2, immature by standard x3. vi location tense distance: here at ... ; at or a very short/tiny distance from ... vi'a dimensionality of space interval tense: 2-space interval; throughout an area. vi'e dimensionality of space interval tense: 4-space interval; throughout a spacetime. vi'i dimensionality of space interval tense: 1-space interval; along a line. vi'u dimensionality of space interval tense: 3-space interval; throughout a space. vikmivikmi x1 [body] excretes waste x2 from source x3 via means/route x4. vinduvindu x1 is poisonous/venomous/toxic/a toxin to x2. vinjivinji x1 is an airplane/aircraft [flying vehicle] for carrying passengers/cargo x2, propelled by x3. virnuvirnu x1 is brave/valiant/courageous in activity x2 (event) by standard x3. viskaviska x1 sees/views/perceives visually x2 under conditions x3. vlipavlipa x1 has the power to bring about x2 under conditions x3; x1 is powerful in aspect x2 under x3. vo digit/number: 4 (digit) [four]. voflivofli x1 flies [in air/atmosphere] using lifting/propulsion means x2. vo'a pro-sumti: repeats 1st place of main bridi of this sentence. vo'e pro-sumti: repeats 2nd place of main bridi of this sentence. vo'i pro-sumti: repeats 3rd place of main bridi of this sentence. vo'o pro-sumti: repeats 4th place of main bridi of this sentence. vo'u pro-sumti: repeats 5th place of main bridi of this sentence. voi non-veridical restrictive clause used to form complicated le-like descriptions using "ke'a". vormevorme x1 is a doorway/gateway/access way between x2 and x3 of structure x4. vrejivreji x1 is a record of x2 (data/facts/du'u) about x3 (object/event) preserved in medium x4. vrusivrusi x1 (ka) is a taste/flavor of/emitted by x2; x2 tastes of/like x1. vu location tense distance: far from ... ; yonder at ... ; a long distance from ... vu'e attitudinal modifier: virtue - sin. vu'i sumti qualifier: the sequence made from set or composed of elements/components; order is vague. vu'o joins relative clause/phrase to complete complex or logically connected sumti in afterthought. vu'u n-ary mathematical operator: minus; subtraction operator; [(((a - b) - c) - ...)]. vukrovukro x1 reflects Ukrainian language/culture/nationality in aspect x2. vy. letteral for v. X xabjuxabju x1 dwells/lives/resides/abides at/inhabits/is a resident of location/habitat/nest/home/abode x2. xagmau xa1=z1 is better than z2 for xa2 by standard xa3, by amount z4. xagrai t1=x1 is the best among set/range t4 for x2 by standard x3. xajmixajmi x1 is funny/comical to x2 in property/aspect x3 (nu/ka); x3 is what is funny about x1 to x2. xamguxamgu x1 (object/event) is good/beneficial/nice/[acceptable] for x2 by standard x3. xampoxampo x1 is x2 ampere(s) [metric unit] in current (default is 1) by standard x3. xancexance x1 is a/the hand [body-part] of x2; [metaphor: manipulating tool, waldo]. xankaxanka x1 is nervous/anxious about x2 (abstraction) under conditions x3. xanrixanri x1 [concept] exists in the imagination of/is imagined by/is imaginary to x2. xantoxanto x1 is an elephant of species/breed x2. xarcixarci x1 is a weapon/arms for use against x2 by x3. xatsixatsi x1 is 10-18 of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). xazdoxazdo x1 reflects Asiatic culture/nationality/geography in aspect x2. xe 5th conversion; switch 1st/5th places. xebroxebro x1 reflects Hebrew/Jewish/Israeli culture/nationality/language in aspect x2. xectoxecto x1 is a hundred [100; 102] of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). xeka'axekaha klama modal, 5th place by transport mode ... xekrixekri x1 is black/extremely dark-colored [color adjective]. xelsoxelso x1 reflects Greek/Hellenic culture/nationality/language in aspect x2. xexsoxexso x1 is 1018 of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). xi subscript; attaches a number of letteral string following as a subscript onto grammar structures. xindoxindo x1 reflects Hindi language/culture/religion in aspect x2. xirnzebra x1 is a mountain zebra (scientific term: “Equus zebra”). xispoxispo x1 reflects Hispano-American culture/nationalities in aspect x2. xo digit/number: number/digit/lerfu question. xokau number/digit/lerfu indirect question; "how many" in indirect questions like in "I know HOW MANY of them came" xraboxrabo x1 reflects Arabic-speaking culture/nationality in aspect x2. xranixrani x1 (event) injures/harms/damages victim x2 in property x3 (ka) resulting in injury x4 (state). xrisoxriso x1 pertains to the Christian religion/culture/nationality in aspect x2. xrukixruki x1 is a turkey [food/bird] of species/breed x2. xrulaxrula x1 is a/the flower/blossom/bloom [body-part] of plant/species x2; (adjective:) x1 is floral. xu discursive: true-false question. xunblabi b1=x1 is pink. xunrexunre x1 is red/crimson/ruddy [color adjective]. xurdoxurdo x1 reflects Urdu language/culture/nationality in aspect x2. xy. letteral for x. Y .y. hesitation noise; maintains the floor while speaker decides what to say next. .ybu letteral for y. .y'y. letteral for '. Z za time tense distance: medium distance in time. zabnazabna x1 is favorable/great/superb/fabulous/dandy/outstanding/swell/admirable/nice/commendable/delightful/desirable/enjoyable/laudable/likable/lovable/wonderful/praiseworthy/high-quality/cool in property x2 by standard x3; x1 rocks in aspect x2 according to x3 za'a evidential: I observe. za'e forethought nonce-word indicator; indicates next word is nonce-creation and may be nonstandard. za'i abstractor: state (event) abstractor; x1 is continuous state of [bridi] being true. za'o interval event contour: continuing too long after natural end of ...; superfective | ---->. za'u digit/number: greater than. za'ure'u again; in addition to the first time; for the "more"-th time zai 2-word letteral/shift: alternate alphabet selector follows. zarcizarci x1 is a market/store/exchange/shop(s) selling/trading (for) x2, operated by/with participants x3. zbasuzbasu x1 makes/assembles/builds/manufactures/creates x2 out of materials/parts/components x3. zdanizdani x1 is a nest/house/lair/den/[home] of/for x2. ze'a time tense interval: a medium length of time. ze'e time tense interval: the whole of time. ze'i time tense interval: an instantaneous/tiny/short amount of time. ze'o location tense relation/direction; beyond/outward/receding from ... zei joins preceding and following words into a lujvo. zenbazenba x1 (experiencer) increases/is incremented/augmented in property/quantity x2 by amount x3. zeptizepti x1 is 10-21 of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). zerle'a l1 steals l2 from l3, which is a crime according to z2. zernerkla x1 trespasses (illegally enters) into x2, which is a crime according to x3 zetrozetro x1 is 1021 of x2 in dimension/aspect x3 (default is units). zganazgana x1 observes/[notices]/watches/beholds x2 using senses/means x3 under conditions x4. zi time tense distance: instantaneous-to-short distance in time. zifrezifre x1 is free/at liberty to do/be x2 (event/state) under conditions x3. zi'e joins relative clauses which apply to the same sumti. zi'o pro-sumti: fills a sumti place, deleting it from selbri place structure;changes selbri semantics. zmaduzmadu x1 exceeds/is more than x2 in property/quantity x3 (ka/ni) by amount/excess x4. zo quote next word only; quotes a single Lojban word (not a cmavo compound or tanru). zo'e pro-sumti: an elliptical/unspecified value; has some value which makes bridi true. zo'i location tense relation/direction; nearer than .../inward/approaching from ... zo'o attitudinal modifier: humorously - dully - seriously. zo'u marks end of logical prenex quantifiers/topic identification and start of sentence bridi. zoi delimited non-Lojban quotation; the result treated as a block of text. zu'a location tense relation/direction; leftwards/to the left of ... zu'ezuhe zukte modal, 1st place (purposed agent) with goal-seeking actor ... zu'i pro-sumti: the typical sumti value for this place in this relationship; affects truth value. zu'o abstractor: activity (event) abstractor; x1 is abstract activity of [bridi] composed of x2. zu'u discursive: on the one hand - on the other hand. zuktezukte x1 is a volitional entity employing means/taking action x2 for purpose/goal x3/to end x3. zuljma j1=z1 is/are the left foot/feet of j2=z2. zunlezunle x1 is to the left/left-hand side of x2 which faces/in-frame-of-reference x3. zutsezutse x1 sits [assumes sitting position] on surface x2. zvafa'i x1=facki1 finds/locates x2=zvati1=facki3 (object) at x3=zvati2 (event/location) zvatizvati x1 (object/event) is at/attending/present at x2 (event/location). zy. letteral for z.