Glossary of Tipsprek terms

List of selected terms in the Tipsprek language.

A
Ader: Adder, viper

Akademei: Academy, university, college

Apel: Apple

B
Baai: Bay

Bakstienlak: Bricklayer (formal)

Bakstiensk: Bricklayer (informal)

Behald: Preserve, defend

Berk: Mount

Berkte: Mountain

Bevelyst: Commander

Boarstelsk: Professional artist

Boekraeft: Literature

Broed: Bread, roll

D
Dei: Day

Deling: Valley

Dierkraeft: Zoology

Distrikt: District

Tonder: Thunder

Tonderyk: Thunderous

Drinken: Drink, beverage

Dynamysk: Dynamic

E
Earne: Eagle

Eksportear: Export

Eskader: Squadron, squad

F
Famke: Girl, young woman

Feest: Feast

Ferager: Carrier

Fisekeizereklia: Viceroyalty

Flakte: Plains, steppe

Float: Fleet

Fort: Fort, fortress, stronghold

Fjoer: Fire, including in the context of discharging a firearm

G
Garnizoen: Garrison

Gevear: Rifle

Gevearferager: Infantry carrier, armored personnel carrier, infantry mobility vehicle, infantry fighting vehicle

Godkraeft: Theology

Granaat: Grenade, mortar

Groep: Group

H
Hagel: Hail

Hagelgevear: Shotgun

Hakmesk: Professional butcher (informal)

Hartokdom: Duchy

Hartok: Duke

Hartokine: Duchess

Hert: Heart

Hilik: Holy

Hozskip: Community

Hyerst: Autumn

Hw
Hweiflakte: Plateau

I
Iridiale: Territorial

Izer: Iron

J
Jong: Boy

K
Kanaal: Channel, canal

Kanon: Cannon

Keizere: Emperor, king

Keizerine: Empress, queen

Kerke: Church, temple

Keunstsk: Amateur artist

Kleur: Color

Kleurik: Ensign (rank), color bearer, flag bearer

Koal: Coal

Kobra: Cobra

Kompakt: Compact

Konkordant: Concordant

Konvunderyk: Confederation

Kar: Corps

Krokodil: Crocodile

Krystid: Christmas

L
Libekraeft: Biology

Lieryst: Teacher

Lievekraeft: Euphemism for womanizing and manizing or intellectualizing the act of seduction

Luidruktyk: Boisterous

Lukt: Air, aerial, sky

Lukteig: Aircraft

Luktromte: Aerospace, air and space, atmosphere

Luktvegen: Airline, airway

Ljokt: Light, lightweight

M
Makt: Power, force, army

Maktkraeft: Political science, international relations (study)

Masinegevear: Machine gun

Mevrousukt: Woman's informal wear; typically a two-piece suit

Motorverken: Automobile manufacturer (generic)

Myenebest: Commonwealth

N
Nieu: New

Noard: North

O
Ofisier: Officer

Oplans: Uplands, countryside

Ordonyst: Orderly

P
Paadvizer: Pathfinder

Pansere: Armor, armored

Panserestridkruper: Tracked tank

Panserestridvein: Armored car

Parokij: Parish

Peaske: Easter

Pistoal: Pistol, handgun

Poketdoktor: or air nurse employed by the Realm Flying Doctors depending on the jurisdiction

Prinsdom: Principality, princedom

R
Rede: Rescue

Reder: Rescuer, savior

Rekener: Rescuer, savior

Rezjimint: Regiment

Rimkraeft: Mathematics

Roz: Rose

Ruiterij: Ruitery, cavalry

Ryk: Realm

Ryve: Count

Ryvine: Countess

S
Seemakt: Navy, armada, maritime force

Sekt: Section, sect

Signaalyst: Signaller, radio operator, RTO, radioman

Sint: Saint

Skeafreug: Pleasure derived from another person's misfortune

Skremerij: Creamery, ice cream parlour, milk shop

Skriftkraeft: Grammar, typography

Skyld: Shield, guard

Slang: Snake, serpent

Slakter: Butcher (formal), murderer, killer, destroyer

Sted: City, town, large suburb

Stien: Stone

Stoarmkarabyn:

Strid: Combat, struggle

Stridkraeft: Military science, tactics

Sud: South

Svarte: Black

Svyr: Heavy, heavyweight

Sydvizer: Sidewinder

Ch
Chei: Tea

T
Tipskrift: Alphabet of Tipsprek

Tipsprek: Teutonic language originating in Tiperyn

U
Unteilik: Atomic, nuclear, indivisible

Utenkant: Outside

V
Vakt: Watch

Vald: Forest

Vapen: Weapon

Varnemer: Observer

Vein: Car

Verkener: Military scout

Viek: Week

Vinkelpromenad:

Vitener: Hamburger

Voest: Desert

Vrald: World

Vremdangst: Xenophobia

Vund: Federal, bound

Vunderyk: Federation

Z
Zoer: Sour

Znoebersguode: Confection, sweets, dessert items (but not dessert as a meal)