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la le li ll lo lu ly -top-
label
to call each other names, to label each other. pekehr
labia majora
labia majora, the outer folds of skin of the external female genitalia. alaullap
labia majora, the outer folds of skin of the external female genitalia. kilinaulap
labia minora
labia minora. alaultik
labia minora. irpweitik
labia minora. kilinautik
labia minora. pwehd
long labia minora. pwederei
labor
great work, work and services rendered to the Nahnmwarki or the chiefdom, sometimes life-long service required by the Nahnmwarki of Pohnpeian males, including labor and expressions of deference, etiquette, and obedience. toulap
involuntary servitude, involuntary labor. koadoadoahk en idihd
of pregnant woman, to have a successful labor; to live forever. mourla
to workout (physical exercise), to engage in a labor intensive activity; to use a sauna. kaker pwudou
welfare, benefit, improvement; community improvement tax; labor provided by a male member of a household for the purpose of public improvement, such as clearing community roads or cleaning community facilities. kamwahu₁
laboratory
laboratory. wasahn keseu
laboratory coat
laboratory coat. likoun toahkte
lace
crocheted lace, attached to the bottom of a woman's slip for decoration. suwain
ribbon, lace. repen₂
to make lace that is to be attached to the bottom of a woman's slip for decoration. wiesuwain
lack
to lack protein. kumwo
ladder
ladder. ririn
ladder, steps, stairs. karadak
ladder, steps, stairs. kehndake
ladder, steps, stairs. keradak
lady
woman, lady; female of any species. lih₂
lagoon
a lagoon that Sapwikini encountered enroute to Pohnpei; the name of the largest of the four magical pools of water on Peikapw. Namweiias
deep place within the barrier reef, lagoon. nehnamw
deep water area between the barrier reef and the fringing reef, lagoon. nahmw
lagoon, ocean, sea. nansed
shallow water areas of the lagoon. nanmad
southern lagoon, refers to an atoll or lagoon to the south of Pohnpei from which one of the early expeditions to Pohnpei came; conjectured to be Tonga, Samoa, or Vanuatu. namwen eir
lair
nest; lair, den, of an animal. pahs₁
lake
pool₁, lake, a place where a river or stream widens. leh₂
lamb
lamb. sihmpwul
Lambis
spider conch, Lambis lambis; generic term for Lambis spp., occasionally used for food. lahng₃
spider conch, Lambis lambis; generic term for Lambis spp., occasionally used for food. lahng₃
lame
lame, crippled. dangepel
Lamentations
Lamentations, a book in the Kadehde Mering (Old Testament). Koul Kedepwidepw kan
lamp
bottle lamp, made with a wick in a bottle containing kerosene. lampwoatol
bottle lamp, made with a wick in a bottle of kerosene. serpwoatol
carbide, carbide lamp. kahpaido
lamp. kapwulapwul
lamp. lamp
torch made of dried palm fronds, lamp. kampwul
lanai
porch, veranda, lanai. palangk
lance
staff, one used by a shepherd; lance. lepin seipali
to be slashed, lanced, or cut; to have an incision made; to be castrated. lek
to slash; to lance, to cut, to make an incision; to castrate. leke
land
cold place. sapwkepeu
a land of borrowing; a phrase used by Pohnpeians to describe their tradition of selective borrowing from other lands and other people. sapwen alemengi
an area of land near a boundary. nahnihrpene
ancient name for a large area of land in northern Madolenihmw (literally 'male spirit'). Enimwahn
cultivated, settled, or arable land; the place where people reside and cultivate crops. nansapw
desert, wilderness, empty land. sapwtehn
desert, wilderness, empty land. sedarensapw
division of land. pwalasapw
dry land. moar
dry land. sapwmadekeng
farmstead, a piece of land on which an extended family resides. peliensapw
foreign lands, large lands beyond the horizon of Pohnpei. waii₁
formerly, a large section of land in southern Kitti, now divided into Enipein Pah and Enipein Powe. Enipein
gift of food, a title, or land from the Nahnmwarki, conveying acknowledgement, and often symbolizing respect, goodwill, and obligation. kepinkoanoat
hand; land belonging to the Nahnmwarki; a possessive classifier employed in honorific speech in place of the common language classifier sapwe. nillime
hand; land belonging to the Nahnmwarki; a possessive classifier employed in honorific speech in place of the common language classifier sapwe. ninlime
heaven or hell, the land from which there is no return. sapwen soupwur
inherited land. sapwen sohso
land entrusted to the head of the clan, to be made available for the use of clan members. (Such lands no longer exist because they have been deeded to individuals.). sapwasapw en pohnpei
land occupied by a tenant (as opposed to an owner); land occupied by a homesteader for which legal title has not yet been granted; a tract of land that is entrusted to someone. sapwen kohwa
land occupied by a tenant (as opposed to an owner); land occupied by a homesteader for which legal title has not yet been granted; a tract of land that is entrusted to someone. sapwen kohwa
land on which crops cannot be grown due to soil depletion caused by poor usage. pereunsapw
land, farmstead, homestead; large land mass, continent. sahpw
land, the title to which was issued during the administrative period of Germany. sapwen sehmen
land, the title to which was issued during the administrative period of Japan. sapwen sapahn
land, the title to which was issued during the administrative period of the American navy. sapwen neipi
newly cultivated land; newly acquired homestead land. sapwakapw
newly cultivated land; newly acquired homestead land. sapwakapw
portion, division; event, situation, condition, circumstance; plot of land; periodic lapse of time; either of the first two baskets filled with food from an uhmw to be presented to the Nahnmwarki and Nahnken. irair
primary forest, jungle, area overgrown with trees; uncultivated land; said to be the dwelling place of spirits (eni). nanwel
public land set aside as a temporary settlement area. pahm
sacred land; a phrase often used by Pohnpeians to describe their island. sahpw sarawi
seashore, beach, land near the ocean, landing place for canoes or boats. sakar
small piece of land, a tiny island. dierensapw
small tract of land. pirenpwel
the lands beyond the horizon of Pohnpei. nanwaiio
to convey the ownership of land to; to homestead. kasapwasapwe
to take a step, to set one's footing; to land, to alight, of anything capable of flight; in the water, to touch the bottom with one's feet; of kava, to begin to have an effect on one; to settle, of liquids. sok₁
upland, land to the east; windward, upwind. peidak
well-cultivated land with a variety of crops. iserensapw
land holding
a group of estates or land holdings. kahnsapw
land spirit
land spirit, one of four types of environmentally related spirits. enihn nansapw
landing
a canoe landing on Pehi en Katau where food was delivered for the high chiefs; an islet in Nan Madol where people who took care of the turtles kept in Pahseid lived, once part of Peilapalap but was split off to create this islet. Rasalap
shore, coast, seaside, landing place for canoes or boats. oaroahr₂
landslide
landslide. engk
language
cursing, foul language. peined
high language, respect forms of speech. meing₁
honorific language, respect language. lokaiahn wahu
language; used in combination with the construct suffix and a place name to name the language spoken at that place,. lokaia
the common form of Pohnpeian, the 'easy' language. lokaia mengei
the common form of Pohnpeian, the language of the people. lokaiahn aramas
to curse, to use foul language. peined
lantana
lantana, Lantana camara. landana
lantana, Lantana camara. randana
Lantana camara
lantana, Lantana camara. landana
lantana, Lantana camara. randana
lantern
lantern. lanten
lap₁
thigh, lap₁. kepehiso
to be held in someone's lap₁, of a dying person. losaramas
lap₂
to go around, to run a lap₂. pidek
to go around, to run a lap₂. reuleng
to run or swim the final lap₂ in a race. kesso
lap₃
to lap₃ up. urak₂
Laportea interrupta
plant spp., Laportea interrupta and Laportea ruderalis. soumwehl
Laportea ruderalis
plant spp., Laportea interrupta and Laportea ruderalis. soumwehl
laptop computer
laptop computer. lahpdap
lard
grease, fat, lard. kirihs
large
bulky, stocky, thick, large in girth. ahlap
competent, capable, well-versed, suitable; experienced; self-reliant, able to take care of one's self; large or spacious, of inanimate objects. koahiek
extensive, large. kouwahlap
extremely long and large. kedepek
having a large belly. welek
having large nuts, of a cocount tree. welek
large. kalaimwun
large, in quantity. moron
large, of any opening. walek
of a hole or an opening, to be large enough so that something may pass through it. wahsek
of clothing, too large at the waist; baggy; bundle-like. pwoalosolos
very large, very much; important, intense. lap
larva
larva, as of a caterpillar. limwehdi
laryngitis
sore throat, laryngitis. kepinwer medek
lash
to be lashed. lasing
to lash. inaur
to lash. inou₂
to lash. lasingih
to lash a basket (kiamoroh) to a carrying pole. paud₁
lashing
a type of lashing. komol
a type of lashing. malau₂
a type of lashing. pwurepwur en iso
lashing. inou₂
outrigger support, extending from the side of the hull to the end of the outrigger; a type of lashing used for a canoe. apis
the areas in the front and back of a canoe where the seats are placed; a type of lashing used for a canoe. aupat
used to count iterations of a lashing pattern. -pid
last
last, with reference to time. samwalahro
last, with reference to time or an event. nekiero
the final cup of kava, marking the end of the kava ritual, either as a consequence of the Nahnmwarki's departure or because the kava is stale, in which case fresh kava is brought and the ritual begins anew; end, last one. kodie
the last cup of kava during a nohpwein lopwon en sakau, served to the Nahnmwarki. luhwehla
the last of the bunch; the last breadfruit in a group of three fruits that grow from the same branch. mweisuwari
the latter, the last, the following. mehn mwuhr
to be last in a sequence. ikimwur
to be the last in sequence. ikmwuri
Last Supper
farewell feast; Last Supper (Biblical). kamadipw en komwurumwur
last testament
vow, pledge; oral will₁, last testament; final statement or wish made by a dying Nahnmwarki. pilerehre
vow, pledge; oral will₁, last testament; final statement or wish made by one who is dying. kehkehlik
lasting
lasting for a long time. werei
late
late, slow. pwand
late riser
said of someone who is a late riser, one who dislikes getting up in the morning. dipetou
later
later. mwuhr
Latin
Latin. Ladin
latitudinal
the latitudinal and longitudinal lines on a map. pwaltik
latter
the latter, the last, the following. mehn mwuhr
laugh
to laugh. kiparamat
to laugh. kouruhr
to laugh. rarenei
to laugh. seirek
to laugh. tahleng
to laugh at, to consider something laughable. tahlengki
to laugh at, to consider something to be laughable. kiparamatki
to laugh at, to consider something to be laughable. kouruhrki
to laugh at, to consider something to be laughable. rareneiki
to laugh at, to consider something to be laughable. seirengki
to laugh heartily. ngarahk
to laugh heartily, to howl with laughter. weia
to laugh in a boisterous manner. keseirahk
to laugh loudly; to moan. mehdek
to laugh, to be happy. uruhr
laughable
to laugh at, to consider something laughable. tahlengki
to laugh at, to consider something to be laughable. kiparamatki
to laugh at, to consider something to be laughable. kouruhrki
to laugh at, to consider something to be laughable. rareneiki
to laugh at, to consider something to be laughable. seirengki
laughing stock
laughing stock. mehn kouruhr
laughingstock
joke, laughingstock. mehn kepit
laughter
laugh, laughter. kiparamat
laugh, laughter. kouruhr
laugh, laughter. rarenei
laugh, laughter. seirek
laugh, laughter. tahleng
laughter, happiness. uruhr
launch
a motor launch. ransi
to launch a canoe. nihdwar
launder
to wash clothing, to launder; to clap; to applaud. lopwor
laundry
to wash clothing, to do laundry; literally the action of pounding clothing. lopwolopw
laural dodder
laural dodder, Cassytha filiformis. kotokotasahu
laural dodder, Cassytha filiformis. likotokotasau
lava-lava
lava-lava, a wrap-around skirt. likoutei
lava-lava, made of the bark of the breadfruit tree. likou meimei
law
law. kosonned
legal, done according to the law. pwungieng kosonned
lawn
lawn. ketipar
lawsuit
lawsuit; complaint. repenpwung
lawyer
attorney, lawyer, defender. pengohsi
attorney, lawyer, legal council, defender; assistant, helper. sounsawas
defender, lawyer. soundoar
lay
to be cut down, to be felled, of a tree; to be laid down, of a person. kereuk
to be cut down, to be felled, of a tree; to be laid down, of a person. korouk
to be laid out, of the giant taro (sepwikin) leaves used to cover the ground surrounding the kava stones in a feasthouse. pweikoaridi
to cut down, to fell, of a tree; to lay (someone) down. karauke
to lay (something) on its side; to tilt. kaingihng
to lay an egg. kutohr
to lay in a pile, to pile up. koasoke
to lay out a net. sehk₂
to lay out the giant taro (sepwikin) leaves used to cover the ground surrounding the kava stones in a feasthouse. pweikoarehdi
to lay someone or something down; to change something from a vertical to a horizontal position. kawenehdi
to lay someone or something down; to change the position of something from vertical to horizontal. kaunehdi
to unroll, to lay out or spread out, as a sleeping mat. perek₁
lazy
lazy. pohnkahke
lazy to an extreme degree, wishing only to eat, sleep, and defecate. dangapaur
lazy, to a great degree; lethargic. dangahnga
sluggish, lazy. dangaudek
tired, lazy. ngir
tired, lazy. pwang
to become tired or lazy. ngirala
to become tired or lazy. pwangala
la le li ll lo lu ly -top-
leach
said of a plant that leaches all the nutrients from the soil. kik suwed
lead tree
tree sp., lead tree, also called tangantangan, Leucaena leucocephala. dangadangan
lead₁
to be lead₁ or guided, to be escorted. pakahr
to lead₁ or guide; to escort someone to some place. kahre
to lead₁ or guide; to set an example for; to advise; to give directions. kepindewe
to lead₁ or guide; to set an example for; to advise; to give directions. kepindewehlap₁
to lead₁ or guide; to set an example for; to advise; to give directions. serierlepe
to lead₁ or guide; to set an example; to advise; to give directions. kaweid
to lead₁ or guide; to set an example; to advise; to give directions. serierlap
to lead₁, to guide. kahluwa
to lead₁, to serve as the head of. moange
to precede, to head, to lead₁; to prefix. mwoweh
to rule, to lead₁, to direct, to head, to boss. kaun
to take the lead₁. kahmwowe
to take the lead₁. koahmwowe
to urge; to lead₁. uhk₂
to welcome, to receive; to lead₁ one's aim when shooting birds. kasamwoh
to welcome; to lead₁ one's aim when shooting birds. koasoamw
lead₂
lead₂ (the metal). namari
lead₂; bullet, cartridge. leht
leader
prayer leader. sounkapakap
ruler, leader, director, head, boss. kaun
singer; in the Protestant church, a song leader. sounkoul
the head title holder and leader of Nan Douwas. Saupohn Douwas
the leader and organizer of the maiden voyage that led to the discovery of Pohnpei; he later initiated the construction of settlements on Pohnpei. Sapwikini
the leader and organizer of the maiden voyage that led to the discovery of Pohnpei; he later initiated the construction of settlements on Pohnpei. Sepwikini
leaf
an accumulation of dried leaves from a previous uhmw. soupirleng
at a feast, the leaves upon which food to be distributed to high ranking individuals is placed; coconut fronds are used for the presentation of pork and fish, banana leaves are used for other kinds of cooked food. medehdak
banana leaves that are used to hold a consumable for the Nahnmwarki or Nahnken. ikin tehn uht
banana leaves used for holding any consumable for the Nahnmwarki or Nahnken. tipwakapi
banana or breadfruit that have been used in an uhmw. rihp
banana or breadfruit that have been used in an uhmw. souripeleng
fresh banana, breadfruit, or taro leaves used to cover an uhmw. ngkoak
fresh banana, breadfruit, or taro leaves used to cover an uhmw. pahnkiohlap
fresh banana, breadfruit, or taro leaves used to cover an uhmw. pahnkoiohlap
fresh banana, breadfruit, or taro leaves used to cover an uhmw. pahpwel
fresh banana, breadfruit, or taro leaves used to cover an uhmw. perekpwel
leaves used to line a basket before food is placed in it. irap
the accumulation of dried leaves from a previous uhmw. kulup
the first layer of leaves used to cover an uhmw. sensere uhpw
the two leaves of a sepwikin plant tied to the center post (saladahn enihlap) in the front of the main platform of a feasthouse; a sprouting coconut (pahr₃) is used for Soulik en And and Pwoud Lepen Palikir. perehn umwun koanoat
the two leaves of a sepwikin plant tied to the center post (saladahn enihlap) in the front of the main platform of a feasthouse; a sprouting coconut (pahr₃) is used for Soulik en And and Pwoud Lepen Palikir. perehnleng
breadfruit leaf. tehnmei
cover, a leaf used as protection against the rain; a sheet or blanket, as for bedding;. moaroap
cover, a leaf used as protection against the rain; a sheet or blanket, as for bedding;. upuhp
dead leaf of a banana tree. tehreng
dry banana leaf. tehdak
leaf of wehd (Alocasia macrorrhizos), used as a cover from the rain. tehnwed
leaf of grass. tehndipw
leaf or frond of any large leaved plant, such as taro or a palm. pah₂
leaf; sheet, page. teh
new leaf. kopwud
new leaf. kupwud
new leaf; the uppermost part of the stem of a growing plant. opwud
new leaf; the uppermost part of the stem of a growing plant. upwud
pandanus leaf. tehnpit
pinnate leaf of oahs, ivory nut palm. tehnioas
the leaf and stalk of wild taro, also called giant taro or elephant ear taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos); considered to be a famine food, now rarely eaten; the large leaves are used to cover an uhmw and can serve as an umbrella; plant used as a medicine in treating large wounds; some believe that if it is growing on a piece of land, the land will be good for growing crops of all types. pahn sepwikin
the leaf of sepwikin, a taro sp. tehn sepwikin
leaf bract
leaf bracts (stipules) on Morinda citrifolia stems. saleng en weipwul
leak
leak. menikir
to drip or leak. ding
to reveal, to leak, as a secret. kapwadala
leaky
leaky, as of a roof. mpwi
lean
lean part of meat. kupor
lean, lacking fat, not greasy. saiwih
tilted, leaning. peik₃
to be leaning slightly. lipeikek
to be listing, to be leaning to one side. ingihng₃
to lean. peng-
to lean (on something). irekek
to lean against. idengengki
to lean against. rekeilenge
to lean forward; to bow. lukupoaridi
to lean; to recline, of animate beings. idengek
to lean; to recline, of animate beings. rekeileng
learn
to catch on, to learn; to tune in, as a radio station. daperedi
to imitate, to copy, to mimic, to learn from. alemengih
to learn, to find out through experience. esehla
to learn, to find out through experience. pwukepwilih
to learn, to find out through sources of information. esehda
to learn, to find out through sources of information. mwahngihada
to learn, to learn about; to catch up with; to grab, to hold. koledi
to learn, to study. padahngki
learning
erudition, learning. ertik
erudition, learning. irtik
lease
trusteeship; lease. kohwa₁
leather
leather. kilin kou
leatherback sea turtle
turtle sp., leatherback sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea. sarduhwa
leave
annual leave. anwallihp
leave, as in annual leave. lihp
to be about to depart or leave. samwalahr
to leave a usual living area; to leave in haste because of displeasure; to migrate. lip
to leave hastily. ripwada
to leave, to depart. ketida
to leave, to depart. mwesel
to leave, to stand up. patohda
Lebanon
Lebanon. Lapanon
ledge
reef ledge, coral flat adjacent to deep water. oht
ledger
account book, ledger. pwuken mwohni
leeward
leeward. lepdihla
leeward, downwind, westward. peidi₂
lower side, leeward side; sometimes used to refer to the location of the southern atolls in Pohnpei State. palipah
left
left field, in baseball. lepdo
left side. palimeing
left side. palisoakoahiek
left, as a location. meing₂
left-handed
to be left-handed. meingtoal
leftover
a land of leftovers, said of Pohnpei, where leftover food is commonly eaten. sapwen luh
crumb, leftover. mweremwer
remainder, leftover. luhwala
to be leftover. luhwehdi
to become a leftover, especially of fodd. luhda
to remove some part of something so that it is no longer whole or complete; to cause to be a leftover. kaluwanda
leg
area of the leg just above the ankle, including the shin. ahtikitik en neh
having thin legs and a large torso. kalapada
leg. eh₆
leg, foot; hind leg, of any four legged animal. neh
leg, legs, foot, feet. aluhluwe
leg, legs, foot, feet. aluweluwe
to place one's leg over a sleeping partner. loangoapahpa
legacy
to sing a song written in memory of a deceased person or a person who has permanently left Pohnpei to celebrate the person's legacy; song of sorrow, sweet memories, homesickness, or longing for a high-ranking person who will not be returning (from the dead or from abroad); also composed for groups that were exiled from Pohnpei in the past (because they thought they would never return) and today, for individuals who die or leave Pohnpei for a long time. kedepwidepw
legal
a legal procedure. wiepen kosonned
legal procedure. pwungen kosonned
legal, done according to the law. pwungieng kosonned
legend
legend, story₁ based partially on fact, containing elements of truth, but recognized as fiction. soaiipoad
legion
troop, legion, army; host (as a host of angels). karis
legislative
legislative branch of government. palien koukosonned
legislature
legislature. pwihnen koukosonned
lei
head garland, necklace, lei (floral necklace). elin kapwat
head garland, necklace, lei (floral necklace). mwaramwar
to wear a head garland, floral necklace, or lei. mware₂
Leiognathus equulus
fish sp., common slipmouth, Leiognathus equulus. sengiseng
lemon
lime₂, Citrus limon; commonly used generically to refer to citrus of other kinds, including lemon, wild orange, and grapefruit,. karer
lemon grass
lemon grass, Cymbopogon citratus. ahlek pwohmwahu
lemonade
limeade, lemonade, sugar water. suwangke
limeade, lemonade, sugar water. swangke
length
length, extent, height. ahngede
Lent
Lent, primarily used by Protestants. Lend
Lent, used by Catholics, originally the first Sunday in Lent. kwadrakesima
leopard
leopard. lepard
leper
leprosy, also called Hansen's disease; leper; a breadfruit disease. tokutok
leprosy, leper; a breadfruit disease. tukutuk
leprechuan
a dwarf; leprechaun-like being said to dwell in the forest. sokolei
leprosy
leprosy, also called Hansen's disease; leper; a breadfruit disease. tokutok
leprosy, leper; a breadfruit disease. tukutuk
less
fewer than, less than. malaulausang
lesson
lesson. lesen
lesson, teaching, doctrine, sermon. padahk
lest
lest, when used in combination with pwe. de₂
let
to be sent; to be let go, to be released; to be presented. pekeder
to peel, of the skin after being sunburned; to fade, as of a color; to bleach out; to let up. sar₁
to send; to let go, to release; to present. kadar
lethargic
depressed, lethargic, listless. mwoarus
lazy, to a great degree; lethargic. dangahnga
peaceful, easygoing, unenthusiastic, slow moving, passive, lethargic. meleilei
Lethrinus harak
fish sp., emperor fish, possibly Lethrinus harak. samwei pwet
Lethrinus kallopterus
fish sp., emperor fish, possibly orangefin emperor, Lethrinus kallopterus; normally found on the fringing reef, and lagoon and patch reefs. ikiepw
Lethrinus lentjan
fish sp., emperor fish, possibly Lethrinus lentjan. medi
Lethrinus microdon
fish sp., white snapper, Lethrinus microdon. kadek₃
Lethrinus ramak
fish sp., emperor fish, possibly yellow stripe emperor, Lethrinus ramak. samwei pohn rar
letter
capital letter, uppercase letter. mesen nting laud
letter, alphabet. mesen nting
letter, correspondence. lete
letter, correspondence, mail; a piece of cloth. kisin likou
letter, of the alphabet. leter
lowercase letter. mesen nting tikitik
Letter of Jeremiah
Letter of Jeremiah a book in the Deuterocanon of the Catholic Bible. Kisinlikou en Seremaia
Letter of Jeremiah, a book in the Apocrypha of the Protestant Bible. Kisen Likou en Seremaia
lettuce
lettuce. ledis
Leucaena leucocephala
tree sp., lead tree, also called tangantangan, Leucaena leucocephala. dangadangan
leukemia
leukemia. kanser en nan nta
level
level, a carpenter's tool. lepel
level, a carpenter's tool. lepil
level, a carpenter's tool. mehnahia
level, a carpenter's tool. mepel
to align, to equalize, to level. kapahrak₁
to level, to make even. kapatapata
lever
pole or stake used as a lever to move a canoe hull. dih₅
stick used for spreading stones in an uhmw; pole or stake used as a lever to move a canoe hull. dih₂
Leviathan
Leviathan. Lepaiadan
Levite
Levite. Lipai
Leviticus
Leviticus, a book in the Kadehde Mering (Old Testament). Lipai
la le li ll lo lu ly -top-
liable
to be resposible for, to be liable for. pwukoahki
liaison
to go out at night for the purpose of a sexual liaison. aluwenpwong
to go out at night for the purpose of a sexual liaison. eluwenpwong
to go out at night to meet someone for the purpose of sexual liaison. aluwenpwongih
to go out at night to meet someone for the purpose of sexual liaison. eluwenpwongih
liar
liar. kilinaulikamw
to be made a liar of; to be humiliated; to feign. likamwada
library
library. laipreri
lice
louse, flea. likarak
louse, flea. lingkarak
to be picked, of lice from one's hair; to be groomed. litepwitepw
to be picked, of lice from one's hair; to be groomed. mpek
to pick lice from one's own head. liaid
to pick lice from someone's hair; to groom someone. litepwitepwe
to pick lice from someone's hair; to groom someone. pakid
license
license. laisin
licentious
free, carefree, relieved, unrestrained, licentious. saledek
lichen
sponge; moss , lichen. lihmw
lick
to lick. tamwatamw
to lick. tamwe
lid
lid, cover. pweine₂
lid, cover. pweipwei₃
traditionally a stopper for a water container, now also a lid or a cap. ihrpweilap
traditionally a stopper for a water container, now also a lid or a cap. pinepen isek
traditionally a stopper for a water container, now also a lid or a cap. pweinen isek
lie
to lie with one's head and pillow pointing toward. ulu-
lie₁
a lie₁. lidakamwur
cheat, lie₁, deceit. piht₁
deception, lie₁, fraud. widing
falsehood, lie₁. kinekin
lie₁. liap
lie₁. likamw
to deceive, to lie₁ to, to defraud. widinge
to deceive, to lie₁, to defraud. widing
to fabricate a lie₁, to start a rumor. kinehda
to lie₁. liap
to lie₁. lidakamwur
to lie₁. likamw
to lie₁ to; to deceive; to fool, to tease. liepe
to lie₁, to deceive. pitih
lie₂
to be lying down. kipekip
to lie₂ crosswise. wapang
to lie₂ crosswise; to be slanting; to be inclined. pangapang
to lie₂ down. kipedi
to lie₂ down. likupweridi
to lie₂ down. mwoalepeidi
to lie₂ down. wendi
to lie₂ down. wohnohn
to lie₂ down to rest (on or in something serving as a mwoahl₁). nanmwoaldi
to lie₂ down to rest on or in something serving as a mwoahl₁. nanmwoalehdi
to lie₂ down, to bed down, to sleep. engidi
to lie₂ on one's back. wekidekda
to lie₂ on one's side. ulupang
to lie₂ on one's stomach. wekidekdi
to lie₂, to recline. wen-₁
lieutenant
lieutenant. ludenen
lieutenant governor
lieutenant governor. keriaun kepina
life
life on earth as opposed to the afterlife, literally 'this-side'. paliet
life; source of vitality; meaning; one's senses; culture; nature. mour
strength, power, health, life. kehl₁
strength, power, health, life. kehlepe
to come back to life (as when regaining consciousness), to be resuscitated. mourda
to come back to life (as when regaining consciousness), used for a Nahnmwarki and more recently also for a Nahnken (not used Biblically), to be resuscitated. iaslapada
life jacket
life jacket. sekid en pap
life raft
rubber raft, life raft. rahp komi
lifetime
lifetime. erein mour
lift
to be carried or lifted, of something that can be lightly suspended with one hand. tintil
to carry or lift something that can be lightly suspended with one hand; to pick up with the thumb and the forefinger. tile
to lift up something hinged or moveable on one side, as a page, lid, or hanging cloth. pahk₁
to lift up with one or both hands. sapehda
to lift up with one or both hands. saplangih
to lift, to pick up; to adopt. pwek₁
to sail with the outrigger lifted from the water. neidam
ligament
ligament, tendon. selin kohpw
light₁
a portable light₁ source, as a torch or flashlight. sehr₁
a source of light₁, such as a lamp, etc. koampwul
almost ripe, as of bananas and mangoes; light₁, of a color. merimer
electricity; electric light₁, flashlight, headlight. dengki
light₁; civilization. marain
to be burned, to be lit, to be set fire to. isida
to burn, to light₁, to set fire to, to burn off feathers, hair, or bristles. isik
to light₁ a fire. saunda
to reveal; to bring to light₁. pwahda
to rise, of the sun and the moon; to shine, to light₁ up, to illuminate; to appear on the surface of water. dak
to shine on or in, to light₁ up, to illuminate. daker
to thread a needle; to light₁ an uhmw. kadil
to walk with a source of light₁. ser₁
light₂
fast₁, swift, of a moving object; light₂, in weight. marahra
lightbulb
lightbulb, bullet, pool ball . dama
lighten
to lighten a burden, either physical or mental. kamara
to lighten the weight (of something). marahda
to lighten the weight (of something). marahrahda
lighter
cigarette lighter. lait
small boat, usually one carried aboard a ship; a lighter, a small boat used to transfer cargo to and from ships. demma
lighthouse
lighthouse. dohdai
lightning
lightning without thunder; gust of wind₁. ipihp
lightning, electricity. lioal
like
in a like manner, thus. idaduwe
to agree with, to like, to prefer. kupwurki
to like the flavor of something, to consider something to be delicious. ihnki
to like the flavor of something, to consider something tobe delicious. iouki
to like, to love, to consider good, to desire sexually; to agree with, to prefer. mwahuki
likeness
likeness, resemblance. alemeng
resemblance, likeness. einiman
lily
lily sp., butterfly lily, also commonly called ginger, Hedychium coronarium, commonly used to make mwaramwar; also Hedychium flavescens, used as an ornamental, and Zingiber officinale, ginger, introduced by the Japanese for medicinal purposes. sinter
lily sp., butterfly lily, also commonly called ginger, Hedychium coronarium, commonly used to make mwaramwar; also Hedychium flavescens, used as an ornamental, and Zingiber officinale, ginger, introduced by the Japanese for medicinal purposes. sinter
lily cultivar. kiepw lihli
lily sp., Crinum pedunculatum. kiepw tehlap
lily spp., Crinum asiaticum, Hymenocallis littoralis, or Zephyranthes rosea. kiepw
limb
the first food distributed at a gathering, given to the highest titled person present; the severed right limbs of all the pigs from an uhmw, saved in food baskets (kiam), and hung up for the Nahnmwarki on the front crossbeam of the feasthouse (now not commonly done). pweisek
the first food distributed at a gathering, given to the highest titled person present; the severed right limbs of all the pigs from an uhmw, saved in food baskets (kiam), and hung up for the Nahnmwarki on the front crossbeam of the feasthouse (now not commonly done). rekidak
the upper limbs of a tree that are cut and allowed to fall among the lower limbs to provide better support for the growth of a yam. kaparok
to cut the upper limbs of a tree and allow them to fall among the lower limbs to provide better support for the growth of a yam. kaparoke
limber
not supple, not limber, not easily persuaded; not lucky. samaterek
supple, limber; easily persuaded; lucky. materek
limbo
limbo. limpwo
lime₁
lime₁, made from coral. pweht₁
lime₂
key lime₂, Citrus aurantiifolia. karer laman
lime₂ (the fruit) used for the purpose of whitening fibers in the making of a grass skirt. karer en lopwolopw
lime₂, Citrus aurantiifolia. laman
lime₂, Citrus limon; commonly used generically to refer to citrus of other kinds, including lemon, wild orange, and grapefruit,. karer
limeade
limeade, lemonade, sugar water. suwangke
limeade, lemonade, sugar water. swangke
limit
border, boundary, frontier; limit; perineum (the area between the anus and the scrotum or vulva). nanihr
end, limit, boundary. idi
limit, border, boundary. irepe₃
section, unit, article, border, limit. ire₃
to be forbidden, to be prohibited; to be limited, to work within specific parameters. irairdi
to forbid; to limit. irehdi
to limit. iteite
to reach the end or limit. id₃
to share a border, boundary, or limit; to be equidistant from one another. pohnihrpene
limited
limited, just sufficient. itait
limp
to limp. alu pelingek
to limp. pelingek
limp₁
to limp₁. deriwang
to limp₁. kekiang
to limp₁. pilingek
to tiptoe; to limp₁. sikel
limp₂
appearing physically out of shape or unfit; flexible, springy, disjointed, limping, used to describe a manner of walking. kiahweliwel
loosely attached; limp₂ looking, of people. lisaimwer
line
leaves used to line a basket before food is placed in it. irap
a line or pole placed between a yam planting and the branches of a tree in order to direct the growth of the yam vine upward; the second growth stage of yam, when it begins to climb the kehndou, March through May. kehndou
a line used to hang things, such as clothing, fish, etc. selin peleng
line, boundary; a piece of property. lain
road, street, trail, path; line; way. ahl₁
rope, cord, line, string. sahl
series, group, row, line, as a line of titles; mountain range; small stream. kahng₂
series, line. irek
starting line. sdahdo
to be lined up in a sequence; to do x times in a row. keirekala
to be lined up, to be put in order. irekila
to draw a line; to inscribe. ele₁
to line a food basket, as with leaves. douloal₂
to line or cover with leaves. tehla
to line up in a sequence; to do x times in a row. kairakala
to pass by one another; to be lined up in parallel rows. pesereid
to pass by one another; to be lined up in parallel rows. pisereid
to spread leaves for preserved breadfruit, to line the pit; to spread leaves upon which food is to be placed. pahda
to spread, as a sheet or blanket; to drape, as with a sheet or blanket; to line a hole with leaves. irepe₁
line fishing
line fishing. epiep
lineage
descendant, offspring, lineage, of humans. kadaudok
lineage, ancestry, geneology. irekidien peneinei
lineage, descendants of sisters. keimwin sou
linen
linen. linen
liner
underwear, undergarments; liner for a dress. koahloal
link
to be connected, to be linked. dokpene
to connect together, to link together. kadokepene
lion
lion. laiohn
Liosaccus cutaneus
fish sp., puffer fish, possibly Liosaccus cutaneus. wahd
lip
having thick lips. auserek
lip. kilinau
lower lip. kilinau pah
lower lip. pahres
thick lips. kilinauserek
upper lip. pohres₁
lipstick
lipstick. lipsdik
lipstick plant
anatto or lipstick plant, Bixa orellana, used as a food coloring for rice. doaloa rais
liquid
the final portion or dose of liquid extracted from a medicinal plant. kepinwini
water, liquid; lymph. pihl
list
list. irekidi
step, of a ladder or stairs, rank; list. dake₂
to be listed, to be ranked, to be ordered in succession, from first to last, or from top to bottom. irekidi
to be listed, to be ranked, to be ordered in succession, from first to last, or from top to bottom. keirekidi
to be listing, to be leaning to one side. ingihng₃
to list, to rank, to order in succession, from first to last, or from top to bottom. kairakidi
to list, to rank, to order in succession, from last to first, or from bottom to top. irekida
listen
to hear, to listen. aipenlangih
to hear, to listen. aipenlenge
to hear, to listen. aipenpwonge
to hear, to listen. elielpaidoke
to hear, to listen. kapaidok
to hear, to listen. kapaidoke
to hear, to listen. kapairek
to hear, to listen. karonge
to hear, to listen. koaronge
to hear, to listen. rong
to hear, to listen. salengeh
to listen attentively to. kaidoke
to listen attentively to. keidoke
to look up to and listen attentively, as of people in a feasthouse. woakida
listing
tilted, listing. keingihng
listless
depressed, lethargic, listless. mwoarus
lit
to be burned, to be lit, to be set on fire; to be burned off, of feathers, hair, and bristles; to kill a tree by burning the bark off its base so that it may be used as a trellis for yam plants. is
to be burned, to be lit, to be set on fire; to be burned off, of feathers, hair, and bristles; to kill a tree by burning the bark off its base so that it may be used as a trellis for yam plants. isihs
litter
carrying litter that requires two or more bearers, used to carry the Nahnmwarki or Nahnken. rohpapiso
carrying litter that requires two or more bearers; the size of a yam is designated by how many men it takes to carry it; e.g. rohn riemen 'two man yam', rohn pahmen 'four man yam', etc. roh
generation, age group; litter, of animals; crop₁. dih₃
large basket carried by four or more people; a litter of wood with coconut leaves laid over it, used to carry large amounts of food. peikini
litter, requiring four or more bearers, used for carrying large yams, pigs, kava, etc.; a large yam or kava plant that is carried on such a litter. pahs₁
to litter. kidseli
to litter, to make untidy. kid-
to litter, to make untidy. kide
little
a bit, a little, a piece of. ekis
a little; a bit, kind of, somewhat. mwur₁
little by little, bit by bit. ekisekis
little, small. kisin
small, little, young. tikitik
tiny, small, little. pwidikidik
to become small, little, or young. tikitikila
Little Bear
Little Bear, the constellation Ursa Minor. Pehr Tikitik
live
of pregnant woman, to have a successful labor; to live forever. mourla
to live. mour
to live by; to earn a living by; to subsist on. mourki
lively
active, lively, uneasy; restless, with reference to a child. lierkik
liver
liver. eh₃
liver disease
hepatitis, liver disease. apedaidis
livestock
livestock, cattle. pelinmen
lizard
gecko. lamwer
a species of lizard. limwasahpw
sp. of green lizard. liseiseipahini
sp. of green lizard. liteiteipahini
sp. of large brown lizard; any large lizard, alligator, or crocodile. kieil
sp. of large brown lizard; any large lizard, alligator, or crocodile. kieil
sp. of large green lizard. dokange
sp. of lizard, dark blue with light blue stripes. limenimeninseri
la le li ll lo lu ly -top-
llizard
a large, deified llizard, possibly a crocodile; a huge ceremonial house in the center of Pahn Kedira in Nan Madol. Nankieilmwahu
la le li ll lo lu ly -top-
load
burden, load. wesik
burden, load. wisik
to be filled, to be loaded. audaud
to fill, to load; to fill someone's mind with ideas, often bad ones. aude
to load, as cargo. akerada
to load, to fill, as in filling a basket of food. inehd
to weigh something down, to load something with a lot of weight. kataur₂
loader
shovel loader (heavy equipment). sapwel louder
loafer
bum, tramp, loafer. kurumw₁
loan
to loan. lohn
lobster
spiny lobster, Panulirus spp. uhr₁
spiny lobster, Panulirus spp. urenna
spiny lobster, Panulirus spp. wirenna
local
a local judge; a municipal judge. sounkopwung en wehi
local court; municipal court. mwoalen kopwungen wehi
locate
to foretell the future; to locate lost objects through the use of magic. kosetipw
to foretell the future; to locate lost objects through the use of magic. parepwe
location
in a location between, in the middle. nanpwunga-
location of (him, her, or it). reh₁
location some distance in relation to (somewhere or something). ile-
location some distance in relation to (somewhere or something). kaile-
locative phrase
locative phrase. pwuloin lokaiahn wasa
locative sentence
locative sentence. sendens en wasa
lock
lock. loahk
to be locked. loak
to lock. loakehdi
locker
locker, cabinet. osihre
locust
locust. loukust
log
a pair of logs used as the main supports for the firewood structure of an uhmw. mpehn
a pair of logs used as the main supports for the firewood structure of an uhmw. nahnkeileng
log. semwut
log, stick; short sticks (approximately 5-6 inches in length) used in the dokia dance. lepin tuhke
one of the two notched logs placed placed crosswise under a canoe hull while it is being shaped, so as to stabilize it. lengemour
the logs forming the threshold at the entrance of a feasthouse. apwin₂
the logs forming the threshold at the entrance of a feasthouse. oapwin₂
the logs forming the threshold at the entrance of a feasthouse. opwin₂
the pair of logs used as the main support for the firewood structure of an uhmw. soumasapwair
loincloth
diaper, loincloth, sanitary napkin. dereklap
diaper, loincloth, sanitary napkin. weiwei
highly prized cloth made from breadfruit bark; an elaborate, beaded sash (a kind of dohr); loincloth. lakiot
loincloth. pwundosi
Lonchura punctulata
bird sp. Hunstein's mannikin, Lonchura punctulata. likedipwuhpwu
loneliness
causing loneliness; failing to provide entertainment, boring. kasangat
homesickness, lonesomeness, loneliness. manioaroahr
homesickness, lonesomeness, loneliness. sangat
to drive away loneliness, to be preoccupied. kasarsangat
lonely
lonesome, lonely. manioaroahr
lonesome, lonely. sangat
lonesome
lonesome, lonely. manioaroahr
lonesome, lonely. sangat
lonesomeness
homesickness, lonesomeness, loneliness. manioaroahr
homesickness, lonesomeness, loneliness. sangat
long
during the time, for a period of, while, until, so long as. erein
extremely long and large. kedepek
extremely long or tall. anged
long, tall. reirei₁
to become long or tall. reireila
to calm someone; to long for someone to return. ketempa
long ago
long ago. mahsie
long jump
broad jump, long jump. apadopi
long-billed white-eye
bird spp., name for three species of birds; Caroline Islands white-eye, Zosterops semperi; gray white-eye, Zosterops cinereus; long-billed white-eye, Rukia longirostra. tiht
longing
desire, wish, will₁, motive, urge, longing, lust, passion. ineng₁
longitudinal
the latitudinal and longitudinal lines on a map. pwaltik
long-legged
long-legged. dangerei
long-legged; of a tree, having a long trunk. rekile
longtail red snapper
fish sp., longtail red snapper, onaga, Etelis coruscans. lol maswalek
long-tailed cuckoo
bird sp., long-tailed cuckoo, Eudynamis taitensis. likopirei
look
excuse me, look out. kalei
excuse me, look out. kalekei
said of one who is fond of looking at men. pekekilenwol
said of one who is fond of looking at women. pekekilenli
to disdain, to treat others with contempt, to look down on. kesilangih
to glance, to glimpse, to take a quick look. elielpailong
to glance, to glimpse, to take a quick look. kilengsemwen
to glare at, to look at. keduwara
to go to look for someone or something whose presence is expected. sehng
to look. kileng-
to look. mahleng
to look. nger-
to look (in the direction of). eliel₂
to look (in the direction of). aliel
to look at with bad intention. ngarsuwedih
to look for wild mountain yams. kapahr
to look or peer in the distance; to see one's own reflection; to inspect one's own appearance. iroir
to look or peer in the distance; to see one's own reflection; to inspect one's own appearance. irong
to look out of the corner of one's eye at, to glance at, to look askance at. deingihnge
to look out of the corner of one's eye at, to glance at, to look askance at. ikintangih
to look out of the corner of one's eye at, to glance at, to look askance at. ikintenge
to look out of the corner of one's eye at, to glance at, to look askance at. kadahrlangih
to look out of the corner of one's eye at, to glance at, to look askance at. kadahrlenge
to look out of the corner of one's eye, to glance, to look askance. deingihng
to look out of the corner of one's eye, to glance, to look askance. ikinteng
to look out of the corner of one's eye, to glance, to look askance. kadahrleng
to look up toward something. langih₁
to look up toward something. ninlangih
to look upward. kilengda
to look upward. mahlengda
to look upward toward something. nillangih
to look with begging eyes at someone who is eating. kepinwereu
to make an askance glance at, to take a quick look at, to get a glimpse of. elielpailonge
to make an askance glance at, to take a quick look at, to get a glimpse of. kilengsemwene
to observe, to look for, to look up, as in a book. kilangada
to search for, to look for, to hunt for. pahnlangih
to search for, to look for, to hunt for. rapahki
to see, discern, look at, observe, examine. kilang
to see, discern, look at, observe, examine. mahlenge
to see, discern, look at, observe, examine. sahkih
to see, discern, look at, observe, examine. saneke₂
to see, discern, look at, observe, examine, with a derogatory connotation. ngngar
to watch out for, to look out for, to observe, to spy on. mwasahn
to watch, to look out for. ngar
loop
to loop a cord around one's ankles for climbing trees, to climb with a cord around one's ankles. liapih
to loop a cord around one's ankles for climbing trees, to climb with a cord around one's ankles. liepih
loose
loose fitting. pwull₁
loose, as of a knot or lashing. mweir
loose, as of a knot or lashing. mwer₁
loose, slack; ineffective. demwil
to be loosened. kamweremwerda
loosen
to be opened or untied, as a bag; to be loosened. lapw
to be opened or untied, as a bag; to be loosened. lapwedek
to be opened or untied, as of a bag; to be loosened. lawadek
to loosen. kamwerehda
to open or untie, as a bag; to loosen. lapwad
to open or untie, as a bag; to loosen. lawad
lord
lord, ruler. Sahu
lord, ruler, a bound form of the word Sahu, as in Saudeleur. Sau-
Lord
Lord, God. Kaun
lose
careless with physical possessions, likely to lose or misplace belongings. peidlakid
to lose. luhs
to lose. pehrdi
to lose consciousness from being overjoyed, to swoon. paiohla
to lose faith or trust in someone, to experience regret. sarakawe
to lose interest in life after losing one's land or after one's property is ruined. litinsapw
to lose one's composure; to have a bedsore. patehla
to lose one's initiative to act. mwoahtoaht
to lose one's will to succeed, to lose all hope. mwoarosala
to lose, in the card game pilein epwiki. pwoht₃
to miss an event or opportunity; to fail at something; to lose one's footing. katiasang
lost
to be adrift or lost at sea. peila
to be lost, of objects; to fail to complete a competitive activity. pwupwula
to go astray; to disappear from sight, to get lost. salongala
lot
small box; joint, fitting; knuckle; a small plot of land, a house lot; inning, in baseball. kakon
small box; joint, fitting; knuckle; a small plot of land, a house lot; inning, in baseball. koakon₁
lotion
coconut oil, lotion, ointment. keii
lots
lots, as in 'to cast lots'. mehn usuhs
to cast lots. koadoaroapwe
lottery
election, raffle, lottery, vote. usuhs
loudmouthed
boastful, loudmouthed, boisterous, given to exaggeration. aulaud
boastful, loudmouthed, boisterous, given to exaggeration. oulaud
Louisiana
Louisiana. Luihsiana
louse
louse, flea. likarak
louse, flea. lingkarak
nit, the egg of a louse. dihl₂
louver
louver. luhpes
love
a kind of magic, employed to romantically attract another; a love potion or charm. mesehl
love, affection, romance, devotion. limpoak
love, affection, romance, devotion. nantehlap
love, affection, romance, devotion. ninsehlap
love, affection, romance, devotion. nintehleng
love; affection. poakepoak
sweetheart, first love, either chronologically or in rank. mwohn limpoak
to be in love with each other. poakpene
to be in love, to be romantic. limpoak
to be in love, to be romantic. nantehlap
to be in love, to be romantic. ninsehlap
to be in love, to be romantic. nintehleng
to be in love; to be in a close₂ relationship. poak
to be infatuated with, to love. loalloale
to become fond of someone, to think about someone with affection, to fall in love with. loalehla
to become fond of someone; to fall in love with. mwahukihda
to become fond of someone; to fall in love with. poakepoakehla
to like, to love, to consider good, to desire sexually; to agree with, to prefer. mwahuki
to love, be in love with. poakehng
to love, to cherish, to have an emotional attachment to, to sympathize with. nintehlenge
to love, to cherish, to have an emotional attachment to, to sympathize with. poakepoake
lovely
young and beautiful, as of a girl in her prime; lovely. kutohr en limwedi
lover
primary spouse or lover. kamwohd
loving
affectionate, loving. poak
loving, romantic, generous, affectionate, devoted. limpoak
loving, romantic, generous, affectionate, devoted. nantehlap
loving, romantic, generous, affectionate, devoted. ninsehlap
loving, romantic, generous, affectionate, devoted. nintehleng
low
dry, of something that commonly has a moisture content, i.e., wood, one's throat, dirt, but not clothing or dishes; low, of the tide when the bottom is exposed. ngalangal
extremely low, of the tide, when the reef is exposed. moar
humble, low. pimpap
low, of a vocal range. ngiledi
low, respectful, humble. karakarahk
lower side, leeward side; sometimes used to refer to the location of the southern atolls in Pohnpei State. palipah
to be low, of the tide. ngalangalidi
worn low on one's hips, as of trousers. kirakahu
lower
below, under (him, her, or it), lower; when used in place names, pah is west of powe. pah₁
bottom, lower part, referring to the inside of an object. nankapi
downwind, lower. pahnangi
to be lower than, to be younger or smaller than. peidihsang
to lower a sail. lil
to lower, to decrease. kaidi
to lower, to decrease. kaiedi
lower jaw
lower jaw. tihnau pah
lower jaw, of a pig. dilinau pah
lowercase
lowercase letter. mesen nting tikitik
loyal
faithful, persevering, single-minded, diligent; loyal. loaloapwoat
faithful, persevering, single-minded, diligent; loyal. peirek
loyal. dehkek
loyalty
faithfulness, perseverance, single-mindedness, loyalty. loaloapwoat
faithfulness, perseverance, single-mindedness, loyalty. peirek
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lubricant
lubricant. mehn kamoatoar
lubricate
to be oiled or lubricated. koamoatoar
to oil or lubricate. kamoatoare
to oil or lubricate. koamoatoare
luck
bad luck in the form of illness or misfortune brought upon one as a consequence of being popular or famous. engin ewen aramas
luck, good fortune. paiiamwahu
luckily
luckily, fortunately. paiente
luckily, fortunately. paiete
lucky
fortunate, healthy, happy, lucky. iaslenglap
fortunate, healthy, happy, lucky. paiiamwahu
lucky. laki
lucky; skillful, as of a batter in baseball. adaru
not supple, not limber, not easily persuaded; not lucky. samaterek
supple, limber; easily persuaded; lucky. materek
to be lucky. pwedila
to become fortunate, healthy, happy, lucky. paiiamwahuda
Ludwigia hyssopifolia
plant sp., Ludwigia hyssopifolia. delahrik
luff
to be blown by the wind, to flap in the wind; of a sail, to luff or flap as a consequence of being set too close into the wind. ipirek
Luffa cylindrica
vine sp., Luffa cylindrica, used medicinally. sallap
vine sp., Luffa cylindrica, used medicinally. sellap
Luke
Luke, a book in the Kadehde Kapw (New Testament). Luk₂
Luke, a doctor and a historian, who wrote a detailed account of Jesus' life and ministry (the book of Luke) and the beginning of the early church (the book of Acts). Luk₁
lullaby
lullaby, a song to comfort a child. koulin kemweit seri
lumber
lumber. tuhkehn wieihmw
tree, plant, lumber, wood. tuhke
Lumnitzera littorea
tree sp., an evergreen tree, Lumnitzera littorea, having hard wood, used for poles. weingal
lumpy
lumpy, grainy. warahr
lunar
first night of the lunar cycle (traditional Pohnpeian calendar). aunen rot
seventh night of the monthi; seventeenth night of the lunar cycle (traditional Pohnpeian calendar). mas eis
lunar cycle
eighth night after the new moon, eighteenth night of the Pohnpeian lunar cycle. mas ewel
fifth night after the new moon; fifteenth night of the lunar cycle (Pohnpeian traditional calendar). mas alem
new moon, tenth night of the lunar cycle. maram pwul
ninth night after the new moon, nineteenth night of the Pohnpeian lunar cycle. mas adu
second₁ full moon night, twenty-sixth night of the Pohnpeian lunar cycle. rotenpahnwel
tenth night after the new moon, nineteenth night of the Pohnpeian lunar cycle. mas kadongoul
the third night after the full moon (literally the second night, but actually the third), twenty-seventh night of the Pohnpeian lunar cycle when tracking a delayed lunar rising. arehn rot
lunch
lunch. kasouwas
lunch. mwengehn souwas
lunch (used with title holders of koanoat rank). koanoat en souwas
lunch (used with title holders of sahk rank). seken souwas
lung
lung. ngolungol
lure
bait, lure. pahn₂
to entice, to tempt; to lure, to seduce. popohnwangingih
lush
lush, as of foliage; thick, as of hair. losolos
lust
desire, wish, will₁, motive, urge, longing, lust, passion. ineng₁
lustful
desiring sexual gratification, sexually excited, lustful, horny. sengeu
lusty
joyous, lusty. pwut
lusty. mweseu
lusty, craving something. kainihneng
lusty, said of a woman. mwolung
lusty, said of woman. mwoalung
obnoxious, disgusting, irritating; lusty. limwesou
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
fish sp., river snapper, Lutjanus argentimaculatus. asimel
Lutjanus bohar
fish sp., red snapper, Lutjanus bohar. kihr en eiwel
fish sp., red snapper, Lutjanus bohar. kihr₂
Lutjanus fulviflamma
fish sp., snapper, Lutjanus fulviflamma, normally found on a fringing reef. likommwei
Lutjanus fulvus
fish sp., flametail snapper, Lutjanus fulvus. ikem
Lutjanus gibbus
fish sp., humpback snapper, Lutjanus gibbus. pwahlahl
Lutjanus kasmira
fish sp., snapper, Lutjanus kasmira. tehnseu
Lutjanus monostigmus
fish sp., onespot snapper, Lutjanus monostigmus. pwehu₁
Lutjanus rivulatus
fish sp., scribbled snapper, a variety of Lutjanus rivulatus. ikem asimel
fish sp., scribbled snapper, a variety of Lutjanus rivulatus. kihrsal
Lutjanus semicinctus
fish sp., half-barred snapper, Lutjanus semicinctus. inahme
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Lycopodiella cernua
fern spp., Huperzia phlegmaria, Huperzia phyllantha, or Lycopodiella cernua. limpar₂
fern spp., Selaginella kanehirae or Lycopodiella cernua. kidienmall
lying
lying, untruthful. aulikamw
lying, untruthful. oatilikamw
lying, untruthful; talkative. pitiniau
lymph
water, liquid; lymph. pihl
lymph node
body, of a person; seed, tumor, cyst; gland, lymph node. war₁
lymphatic filariasis
lymphatic filariasis, elephantiasis; enlarged testicles. liengimat
lyre
lyre. lair
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