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ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
abacus
abacus. sorapang
abandon
to forsake, to abandon. likidmeliehla
to forsake, to abandon. likinlangihla
to forsake, to abandon. likinlengehla
to forsake, to abandon. pohnsehsehla
to forsake, to abandon. soupohnesehla
to throw away, to get rid of, to discard; to divorce; to abandon; to disregard. kesehla
to throw away, to get rid of, to discard; to divorce; to abandon; to disregard. kesepwekehla
to throw away, to get rid of, to discard; to divorce; to abandon; to disregard. likinpwelihala
abbreviate
to be shortened, to be abbreviated. kamwot
abdomen
abdomen, belly, stomach; seat of the emotions. kapehd
will₁, feelings, wish, intention, decision, desire, heart; abdomen, belly, stomach. kupwuriso
will₁, feelings, wish, intention, motive; decision, desire, heart; abdomen, belly, stomach. kupwur₁
Abedefdus sordidus
fish sp., black-spot sergeant, Abedefdus sordidus. peikopw
Abel
Abel. Eipel
Abelmoschus moschatus
plant sp., musk mallow, Abelmoschus moschatus. tehmetei
abhor
to abhor. dongodongki
abhorrence
causing a feeling of repugnance, abhorrence. kadongodong
abhorrent
unlikeable, abhorrent, repugnant. dongodong
ability
qualification, ability. kak
to interview; to examine someone's ability. kederpohnpehih
ablaze
ablaze. lulda
ablaze. mpwulda
able
to be able to, can₁. kak
abnormal
abnormal sounding, as of the voice or an instrument. par₄
abnormal, deformed, odd. pakalong
aboard
to board, to step up onto, to climb aboard; of fish, to spawn on the reef. karada₁
to board, to step up onto, to climb aboard; of fish, to spawn on the reef. kerada
abolish
to be caused to disappear; to be nullified; to be dismissed, as a court case; to be repealed, as a law; to be abolished. kakerepwella
to be caused to disappear; to be nullified; to be dismissed, as a court case; to be repealed, as a law; to be abolished. kasohrala
to cause to disappear; to nullify; to dismiss, as a court case; to repeal, as a law; to abolish. kakerepwelihala
to cause to vanish, to cause to disappear; to nullify; to dismiss, as a court case; to repeal, as a law; to abolish. kasohrehla
aboriginal
native, aboriginal, indigenous. pwelidak
native, aboriginal, indigenous. pwilidak
abortifacient
a medicine to terminate a pregnancy, an abortifacient. wini en katukpen neitik
abortion
abortion. pehdseri
about
here and there, without definite direction; about. -seli
above
above, upon, upper, on, over (him, her, or it); when used in place names, powe is east of pah. powe
above, upper, upwind, windward side; older sibling relationship. pohnangi
Abraham
Abraham, first called Abram, but renamed Abraham by God. Eipraam
Abram
Abram, later named Abraham by God. Apram
abrasion
to have an abrasion or superficial wound. tepwedi
abscess
abscess, gangrene, fatty tumor. edin nahn
abscess.
an unopened boil₁, a kind of abscess. mpwos sarawi
absent-minded
absent-minded, forgetful. limanokonok
absent-minded, forgetful. semanokonok
absorb
to suck in, to absorb. ihk
to suck, to absorb. mihk
abstain
to abstain, from anything, to refrain from. likisang
to be divorced from, to be estranged from, to part from, to abstain from; to be weaned from. mweisang
to fast₂ or abstain from food. kalehk
to fast₂ or abstain from food. kalehki
to fast₂ or abstain from food, voluntarily or under command from a superior. kaisihsol
abstemious
abstemious, temperate in eating and drinking. ewetik
abundant
abundant, plentiful, common. rek
abuse
bruise, abuse. mwou
to waste; to neglect, to mistreat, to abuse (a person). wiakawe
abused
bruised; abused. mwou
to be wasted; to be neglected, to be mistreated, to be abused. wiakaula
wasteful, negligent; neglected, mistreated, abused. wiakau
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
acacia
acacia, commonly known as mimosa; a flowering tree with hard, durable wood. akesia
tree spp., acacia, Acacia confusa, and flamboyant, Bauhinia monandra. pilampwoia
Acacia confusa
tree spp., acacia, Acacia confusa, and flamboyant, Bauhinia monandra. pilampwoia
Acanthaster planci
crown of thorns starfish, Acanthaster planci, covered with long spines, destroys the coral of coral reefs. rarahni
Acanthocybium solandri
fish sp., wahoo, Acanthocybium solandri. ahl₂
Acanthuridae guttatus
fish sp. Acanthuridae guttatus (spotted tang); normally found in barrier reef. parapar
Acanthurus aliala
fish sp., surgeonfish, Acanthurus aliala. durudara
Acanthurus gahhm
fish sp., surgeonfish, possibly Acanthurus gahhm, black surgeonfish; normally found on the barrier reef. tamwarok
Acanthurus lineatus
fish sp., bluebanded surgeonfish, Acanthurus lineatus, normally found on the barrier reef. wakapw
Acanthurus triostequs
fish sp. convict tang, Acanthurus triostequs, normally found on the barrier reef. letepwel
Acanthurus xanthopterus
fish sp., yellowfin surgeonfish, Acanthurus xanthopterus. pakas
Acanturus guttatus
fish sp., white-spotted surgeonfish, Acanturus guttatus. parapar en lik
accent
accent, dialect, tune, tone. ngohr
to speak with an accent; to utter words or syllables. sis₁
accept
to hold; to accept. ninlimehda
to pay attention to; to take another's speech or actions seriously; to accept or to take up another’s offer. ahng₃
to take, to accept. alehda
to take, to accept; to raise , to rear₁, to have children. sapwellimankihda
to take, to get; to receive, to accept. ale
acceptable
to become acceptable; to become a favorite. kenikenla
accepting
accepting, not choosy. soulipilipil
accessory
substance; inside of something, contents, accessory, that which is logically a complement of something else. kaneng
accident
a chance occurrence, an accident. depweila
accompany
to accompany and assist. likid₂
to accompany as part of an entourage. iangahnge
to accompany, join, or go with, to participate, to attend. iang
to march; to go together, to accompany one another. kapar
to walk together with physical contact; to accompany, to associate with. kapara₁
accomplish
to be finished, to be accomplished. imwisekila
to be finished, to be completed, to be concluded, to be ended; to be accomplished. kaimwisek
to be finished, to be completed, to be concluded; to be accomplished. keimwisek
to finish, to accomplish, to complete. kaneke
to finish, to accomplish, to complete. kaunsakala
to finish, to complete, to conclude, to end; to accomplish something. kaimwisak
to finish, to complete, to conclude; to accomplish something. keimwisak
according
according to. niduwen
according to. ninduwen
legal, done according to the law. pwungieng kosonned
accordion
accordion. kutian
account
account book, ledger. pwuken mwohni
something put away in storage; bank account. nekinek
account₁
because; on account₁ of. pwehki
account₂
savings account. nahken sent
savings account. seiping akaund
account₂. akaund
an account₂ of. koasoaiepe
checking account₂. nahken pohnsewe sek
checking account₂. seking akaund
debt, credit, account₂, mortgage. pweipwand
to establish; to give a historic account₂ of. padokada
to establish; to give a historic account₂ of. poadokada
accounting
bookkeeping, accounting, reconciliation of an account. kainen pwuhk
accumulate
to store, to accumulate. nahkpene
accurate
accurate, clear, effective. darwide
accurate, in shooting or throwing. pehinen
accusation
to make a false accusation, to slander. karaunlikamw
accusation. kadip
accusation. pakaraun
accusation, defamation. karaun
accuse
to make a false accusation, to slander. karaunlikamw
to make an accusation. karaun
to make an accusation. pakaraun
to accuse. kadip
to accuse falsely, to slander. karaunlikamwih
to accuse, to tell on someone, to snitch. kedipa
to accuse; to defame. karaune
to be falsely accused; to be a scapegoat. kangidirawi
to blame, to accuse, to impute. mpimpe
to do something bad and then accuse someone else. pweinen kehpki
accused
defendant, in a civil case, the accused. mehn pahn repenpwung
defendant, in a criminal case, the accused. mehn pahn kadip
accuser
false accuser. sounkaraun
prosecutor, public prosecutor; accuser, tattletale. sounkadip
the accuser, in a criminal case. me kadip
accustomed
to be accustomed or used to one another; to be acquainted. paiahn
to be used to or accustomed to, to be familiar with (something). ahn₁
ace
ace, in playing cards. ehs₂
ace, in playing cards. eis₃
Achatina fulica
giant African snail Achatina fulica. dendenmwosi
ache
to hurt, to be painful, to ache. medek
Achyranthes aspera
Achyranthes aspera, used to treat the sting of a stonefish; also Achyranthes bidentata and Cyathula prostrata. osen likendinikep
Achyranthes bidentata
Achyranthes aspera, used to treat the sting of a stonefish; also Achyranthes bidentata and Cyathula prostrata. osen likendinikep
acid
poison; acid. pwoisin
acid reflux
heartburn, acid reflux. lipahrekerek
heartburn, acid reflux. sohiahia
acknowledge
to acknowledge high-titled people before the distribution of food or at the beginning of a speech, done when the Nahnmwarki or Nahnken or their spouses are present, or their kousapw counterparts, or the holder of an honorary title . lapwehpwe
to take notice of, to acknowledge. pohnese
to take notice of, to acknowledge. pohnlangih
acne
pimple, acne. maht
acquainted
to be accustomed or used to one another; to be acquainted. paiahn
to be acquainted with one another. pehse
to introduce; to make acquainted. kapehseh
acquisitive
greedy, acquisitive. neimwel
greedy, acquisitive. noahrok
acre
acre. eiker
Acrocephalus syrinx
bird sp., Carolinian reed-warbler, Acrocephalus syrinx. limwehdi
acrophobia
causing acrophobia or vertigo. kelengk
acrophobic
acrophobic. lengk
act
act, a main division of a play. ak
to act out, to pretend, to pretend play (as when young children emulate adult work). sohngada
to demonstrate, to act as if. akahk
action
a deceptive action. dikadik
a motion, as in a legislative proceeding, action. kemwekid
an action taken by a Nahnmwarki or his subjects that could be viewed by the Great Spirit (Enihlap, Koht) as offensive, believed to bring about an abrupt end to the reign of the ruling Nahnmwarki. kamwotomwei
motion, movement; action, event, activity, performance; behavior. keielek
motion, movement; action, event, activity, performance; behavior. mwekid
to take prompt action on something because the opportunity is right, to take advantage of a situation or an opportunity. eipenperki
to take prompt action on something because the opportunity is right, to take advantage of a situation or an opportunity. insaniki
to take prompt action on something because the opportunity is right, to take advantage of a situation or an opportunity. isaniki
active
active. pehrier
active, lively, uneasy; restless, with reference to a child. lierkik
active, peppy. pwahtiet
sharp, keen; acute; excellent; active and productive in assisting with activities at a feast. eingar
unsteady, unstable; active, as in a hyperactive person. mwekidikid
activity
motion, movement; action, event, activity, performance; behavior. keielek
motion, movement; action, event, activity, performance; behavior. mwekid
the final activity in a competition. saingo
work, activity, task; employment; function, affair, party. doadoahk
actor
player, athlete; actor, actress. sounmwadong
actress
player, athlete; actor, actress. sounmwadong
Acts
Acts, a book in the Kadehde Kapw (New Testament). Wiewia kan
actually
actually. nahn₄
acute
sharp, keen; acute; excellent; active and productive in assisting with activities at a feast. eingar
acute jawed mullet
acute jawed mullet, Neomyxus leuciscus, normally found on the fringing reef. limwer
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
adage
talk, conversation, discussion, rumor, story₁, adage, parable. pilepil
Adam
Adam. Adam
Adam's apple
Adam's apple. takain kepin were
add
to add. kapat
to add breadfruit to a pit of preserved breadfruit. irere mahr
to add or include. iangahki
to add space, to thin out, to space out in time. kamalawa₁
to add water to pounded kava. pwadik₂
to add water to pounded kava. pwed₂
to be added, of any substance with a fragrant odor. tehte₁
to be mixed, to be added, of ingredients. doal
to cherish; to add small stones to an uhmw. kanai
to ignite, to add wood to a fire; to speed up, to make go faster, as an engine. saunehng
to mix, to add ingredients. doaloa
addition
addition. kapat
addition, appendix, supplement. koakondakong
increment, supplement, addition to something. kalaudepe
to create an addition or appendix, to supplement with. koakondakonge
address
last name; address. adires
Adenanthera pavovnina
tree sp., red sandalwood, Adenanthera pavovnina. kaikes
Adenostemma lanceolatum
plant sp., Adenostemma lanceolatum. mapulupul
adequate
bearing much, productive, more than adequate. woahkian
to be enough, adequate, ample, sufficient. itar
adhere
to adhere to; to join with others; to travel by. iangala
to always go with, to always tag along; to be attached to, to adhere to. pwilih
adherent
adherent, cohesive, gummy, sticky; insistent; tense. ngidingid
adjacent
to lie next to, to lie adjacent to. ulopat
to straighten; to inventory; to aim; to make adjacent to; to make parallel. kainene
to straighten; to inventory; to defecate; to make adjacent; to make parallel. kainen
adjective
adjective. atsedip
adjudicative
adjudicative body. pwihnen tenek
administration
administration. epwelpen doadoahk
administrator
caretaker, administrator. sounepwel
governor, district administrator. kepina
admirable
admirable, very popular, of a person. tantal
having a good reputation, having a positive or favorable image, admirable. adamwahu
having a good reputation, having a positive or favorable image, admirable. soaramwahu
admiration
esteem, admiration. adamwahu
esteem, admiration. soaramwahu
admire
admired; famous. wadawad₂
to admire. wadek₂
admission
confession, admission of guilt. lapwidip
admit
to admit, to confess; to reveal. lakahda
to admit, to confess; to reveal. ndahda
to admit, to confess; to reveal. wehkada
to confess, to admit fault. lapwidip
to confess, to reveal, to disclose, to admit. wehk
to submit; to admit; to introduce a bill in the legislature. kapidolong₁
adopt
to be adopted, of an idea or innovation; to be purchased. alahlda
to be nurtured, to be raised, of children; to be provided with guidance; to be developed or adopted, of habits or ideas. keirida
to lift, to pick up; to adopt. pwek₁
to nurture, to raise, of children; to provide guidance for children; to develop or adopt habits or ideas; to make progress. kairada
adore
to worship, to adore. pwongih
to worship, to adore. pwungih₁
to worship, to adore; to be specifically directed to, as of a message to a high-titled person or to a spirit, to pray to. kaudoke
adrift
to be adrift or lost at sea. peila
adulterer
a habitual adulterer or adulteress. lipakapakau
adulteress
a habitual adulterer or adulteress. lipakapakau
adultery
adultery, fornication. nenek
sexual affair, adultery. kamwahl
to commit adultery, to fornicate. nenek
to commit adultery, to fornicate. neneke
to double-cross; to fornicate, to have a sexual affair, to commit adultery. kamwahl
to sin, to commit adultery, to commit a crime. dihp
advantage
advantage. kamwahupe
said of one who takes advantage of others when they are distracted, as by a chaotic situation. derinmwoarong
to improve the occasion; to take advantage of. eipenperihri
to take advantage of a girl sexually. keserenialki
to take advantage of, used in a negative sense. engmwahukihla
to take prompt action on something because the opportunity is right, to take advantage of a situation or an opportunity. eipenperki
to take prompt action on something because the opportunity is right, to take advantage of a situation or an opportunity. insaniki
to take prompt action on something because the opportunity is right, to take advantage of a situation or an opportunity. isaniki
advantageous
useful, worthwhile, valuable, advantageous. katapan
Advent
Advent. Adwendo
adventurous
daring, reckless, bold, adventurous. loallap
adverb
adverb. adperip
conjunctive adverb. adperip en pous
conjunctive adverb. lepin lokaiahn pous
enclitic adverb. enklidik adperip
sentence adverb. sendens adperip
adversary
adversary, enemy. imwintihti
adverse
adverse. loalmwerewet
advice
a speech to give or seek advice. sakaradahn kaweid
advice. peneu
directions, as on a label; advice. kaweid
directions, as on a label; advice. kepindewehlap₁
directions, as on a label; advice. serierlap
provisions taken on a trip; gift taken on a trip; fish acquired from another canoe in an exchange of fish; advice taken to heart. kepinwar
to correct, as homework; to give correct advice, to judge. kapwung
to give bad advice. kaweidsuwedih
to give precautionary advice; to coach. kapih₁
advise
to advise. panawih
to be advised. peneu
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
advisor
advisor. sounkaweid
adze
a kind of adze. pairuk₂
a small adze with a straight edge. mehl₁
a small adze with a straight edge. sile mehl
an adze with a rounded edge, used for hollowing out the trunk of a tree in the building of a canoe. medeu
an adze with a rounded edge, used for hollowing out the trunk of a tree in the building of a canoe. sile medeu
clam sp., possibly Tridacna maxima, commonly found attached to coral; adze, axe, hatchet. sile₂
large adze or axe. sile pangapang
shell adze, made from the shell of the giant clam. kih₅
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
Aerodramus vanikorensis
bird sp., island swiftlet, Aerodramus vanikorensis; small sp. of bat. kalimwed
bird sp., island swiftlet, Aerodramus vanikorensis; small sp. of bat. kelimwed
Aeschynomene indica
plant sp., Aeschynomene indica. ikin sihk
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
affair
sexual affair, adultery. kamwahl
to double-cross; to fornicate, to have a sexual affair, to commit adultery. kamwahl
to have an affair. kerir
work, activity, task; employment; function, affair, party. doadoahk
affection
a term of affection used by parents with a child. samwa₂
dear, a term of affection use by parents with their children or among friends. seriko
dear, a term of affection use by parents with their children or among friends. serwa
love, affection, romance, devotion. limpoak
love, affection, romance, devotion. nantehlap
love, affection, romance, devotion. ninsehlap
love, affection, romance, devotion. nintehleng
love; affection. poakepoak
to become fond of someone, to think about someone with affection, to fall in love with. loalehla
to treasure, to cherish, to treat with affection. nahnapwoudki
affectionate
affectionate. nahnapwoud
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
tender, affectionate, of a glance. nanmassohtih
affiliated
to be affiliated with, to associate with, to be related to. keieng
affinity
having a special affinity for growing certain species of yams. pwuwak
affirm
to tighten a knot; to affirm. idilepeh
to tighten a knot; to affirm. salihpene
affirmative sentence
affirmative sentence. sendens iei me mie
affix
to fasten, to affix; to tag someone in the game wiehni. kapasa
afflicted
to be afflicted by something, either emotionally or physically. kaweirek
to be emotionally afflicted. sengiloal
affliction
emotional affliction. sengiloal
affluence
happiness, grace; good fortune, wealth, affluence. paii
happiness, grace; good fortune, wealth, affluence (archaic). isar
Afghanistan
Afghanistan. Apkanisdan
afraid
afraid of spirits. misikeni
afraid, frightened, cowardly. masepwehk
fearful of the supernatural, afraid of spirits. lemmw
fearful of the supernatural, afraid of spirits. lommw
to be afraid of, to fear. masak
Africa
Africa. Aprika
African oil palm
African oil palm, Elaesis guineensis, introduced by the Japanese for its oil. apwuraiasi
African oil palm, Elaesis guineensis, introduced by the Japanese for its oil. nihn aprika
African violet
blanket; African violet, a flowering plant belonging to the Gesneriaceae family. pilangkes
after
after, behind (him, her, or it). mwuri
to pass by, to go beyond, to surpass, to exceed; after, with reference to telling time. daulih
afterbirth
afterbirth. sou₆
placenta, afterbirth. iengen seri
afternoon
afternoon, the time interval between souwas and soutik. mwurin souwas
afternoon, the time interval between souwas and soutik. pahnkioal
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
again
again; once more. pilehu
to repeat an activity; to do again. sapahl
to repeat; to do again. pwurehng
agate
agate. akat₂
age
age. sounpar
old, aged. likeilap
old, aged; ripe. mah
to age, of food; to let get ripe. kamat
to become aged; to be ready to be harvested. mahla
to reach the age of. mahki
year; age, of a Nahnmwarki. timwen paipenleng
year; age, of a Nahnmwarki. tumwen paipenleng
agent
spy, secret agent. sipaining
Ageratum conyzoides
bush sp., Ageratum conyzoides or Synedrella nodiflora. pwisehn kou
aggravate
to provoke, to irritate, to exasperate, to aggravate. kamwoaronge
aggression
to behave aggressively, to display aggression. kederpahpa
aggressive
always wanting to be superior; aggressive; idealistic, willing to support a cause. akuh
strong, capable of moving steadily and with force; aggressive; intense, intensive. idipek
to be aggressive toward one another. perihri
agitate
to stir, to mix, to agitate. erpe
agitating
irritating, disturbing, agitating. kelingeringer
Aglaia mariannensis
tree sp., Aglaia mariannensis, used medicinally and for firewood. marasau
ago
a while ago. ngkapwan
a while ago. ningkapwan
long ago, a vague temporal designation of the time when the first humans were present on the island. keilahn aio
long ago, ancient; possibly a shortened form of kawada 'construction'; cf. Mwein Kawa. kawa₁
agonizing
painful, agonizing, torturous. weirek
agree
to agree with, to like, to prefer. kupwurki
to approve of, as in favor of; to consider correct, to agree with. ingireke
to approve of; to consider correct; to agree with. ingirekih
to approve of; to consider correct; to agree with. ngirahkih
to approve of; to consider correct; to agree with. pwungki
to be in agreement, to reach consensus. pwungpene
to be organized, to be structured, to be established; to be settled, to be decided, to be agreed upon. koasoandi
to heed, to pay attention to, to agree with. ahne
to like, to love, to consider good, to desire sexually; to agree with, to prefer. mwahuki
to organize, to structure, to establish; to settle, to decide, to agree on. koasoane
to stand for, to side with; to support, to agree with, to favor. uhki
agreement
an agreement regarding the use of something. inoun doadoahki
contract, promise, agreement, covenant, obligation. inou₁
organization, structure, rule, plan, plot, procedure, agreement; judgment, pronouncement, decision, solution. koasoandi
to come to an agreement. kapwungada
agricultural fair
agricultural fair. impiokai
agricultural product
agricultural product. wahn sahpw
agricultural station
agricultural station, specifically the one in Kolonia built by the Germans. Pwunso
agriculture
to eat breakfast, to consume kava early in the morning; to engage in early morning agricultural activities. kemenseng₁
agriculture. doahken sahpw
aground
to run aground. ser₂
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
ahead
ahead of, in front of, before (him, her, or it). mwowe₁
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
aid
help, assistance, aid. sawas
help, assistance, aid, care (for him, her, or it). sawasepe
to help, to assist, to aid. sawas
to help, to assist, to aid. sewese
Aidia racemosa
tree spp., Aidia racemosa, Geniostoma repestre, and Cyclophyllum barbatum. kehnmand
AIDS
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). Eid
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). Eit
ailing
sick, diseased, ill, ailing. luhmwuhmw
sick, diseased, ill, ailing. soumwahu
sick, diseased, ill, ailing. sounei
ailment
sickness, disease, illness, ailment. soumwahu
sickness, disease, illness, ailment (used for a Nahnken and others). luhmwuhmw
sickness, disease, illness, ailment (used only for a Nahnmwarki). sounei
to be intoxicated, to be drunk; to have an incurable ailment. luhmwuhmwla
aim
to straighten; to inventory; to aim; to make adjacent to; to make parallel. kainene
air
air, atmosphere, breeze, wind₁. kisinieng
air, gas, atmosphere, breeze, wind₁, fumes; energy, aura. ahng₁
slit, crack, small opening, empty space, outer space, air space. nanwehwe
to be out of breath, to be unable to catch one's breath; to be shut off from a source of air. mwopw
to go out for fresh air, to find a location in order to enjoy the breeze. pohres₂
to go out for fresh air, to find a location where one can enjoy the breeze. kehngitik
to go out for fresh air, to find a location where one can enjoy the breeze. pohnieng
air condition
to air condition something. erkahnih
air conditioner
air conditioner. ehrkan
air conditioner. ehrkandihsin
airfield
airport, airfield. skohso
airport, airfield. wasahn sompihr
airplane
fighter plane₂. sendohki
airplane. sompihr
airport
airport, airfield. skohso
airport, airfield. wasahn sompihr
air-raid shelter
man-made cave, air-raid shelter. pwohkungo
air-raid siren
air-raid siren. kuhsuh
airstrip
airstrip, runway. kassohro
airy
breezy, airy. engitik
aisle
aisle, sidewalk. wasahn alu
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
akimbo
to stand with one's hands on one's hips, to stand with one's arms akimbo. pedilukop
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
Alabama
Alabama. Alapahma
Alaska
Alaska. Alaska
alcohol
a strong alcoholic beverage from Okinawa. aumwori
alcohol. ahrkohl
alcohol consumed as a chaser after drinking kava. kapohpo
paint; initial effects of kava or alcohol. litepw
paint; initial effects of kava or alcohol. litopw
to paint; to feel the initial effects of kava or alcohol. litepw
to paint; to feel the initial effects of kava or alcohol. litopw
alcoholic
alcoholic, always drunk. nompe
alert
to disturb or alert by making a pounding or thudding noise. kumw
to disturb or alert by making a pounding or thudding noise. kumwur
Alexandria
Alexandria. Aleksandria
Alexandrian laurel
Alexandrian laurel, Calophyllum inophyllum, a tree sp. with hard wood that is suitable for lumber and the manufacture of furniture, sap used for glue. isou₂
algae
freshwater algae. pwisehn ketipin
algebra
algebra. altepra
alight
to alight or step down; to flow or drop, as of a liquid. keredi
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
align
aligned, arranged, settled, ordered. soan
to align, to equalize, to level. kapahrak₁
alive
to be alive. ieiias
to be alive. momour
all
all. koaros
every, all. koaruhsie
Allamanda cathartica
plant sp., Allamanda cathartica, said to have been introduced by the Germans. pahtou₂
allegation
allegation. ketimpak
criminal or civil complaint; allegation. kadipadip
allergic
to be allergic to, to easily contract, as an illness. kehieng
alleviate
to palliate an ill person, to help alleviate the symptoms of an illness. kenei soumwahu
alligator
sp. of large brown lizard; any large lizard, alligator, or crocodile. kieil
Allium cepa
onion, Allium cepa. anien
Allium fistulosum
green onion, Allium fistulosum. nengi
green onion, Allium fistulosum. ningi
Allophylus ternatus
Allophylus ternatus; use for medicine and to make fishing nets. unge
Allophylus timoriensis
plant sp., Allophylus timoriensis. sekesek
allotment
allotment. aladmen
allow
to allow, to permit. mweidehng
to permit, to allow; to be influenced by; to give in, to submit. dukieng
to permit, to allow; to be influenced by; to give in, to submit. oke₂
to release, to let go; to allow one to leave. mweidala
allowable
to be allowable, to be permissible. mweimwei₁
allusion
to hint about something; to employ irony, to insinuate, to make indirect allusion to. serere
almond
tree sp., false kamani, also called tropical almond or Indian almond, Terminalia catappa, the fruit of which contains an edible seed tasting like an almond, valued for its wood, useful as a source of lumber. dipwoapw
almost
almost, nearly. kerenieng
Alocasia macrorrhizos
leaf of wehd (Alocasia macrorrhizos), used as a cover from the rain. tehnwed
taro sp., 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. ohd
taro sp., 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. sepwikin
taro sp., 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. wehd₁
aloe
aloe. alos
alone
to be alone. kalapwuk
to be alone. kautohr
to be alone. kelehpw
unsociable, acting alone, selfish; discriminatory. liakotohrohr
alongside
to be alongside of; to be dedicated to. peieng
aloof
aloof, indifferent. popohn
Alpha
Alpha, first letter of the Greek alphabet. Alpa
alphabet
alphabet. alpaped
English alphabet. eipisi
letter, alphabet. mesen nting
Alphaeus
Alphaeus, father of James the Lesser (Seims₃), one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. Alpius
Alpinia carolinensis
a native ginger, Alpinia carolinensis. ieuieu
a native ginger, Alpinia carolinensis. iouiou
also
also. pil₁
altar
sitting place, sacred place, altar, throne; sleeping place, bedroom. mwoahl₁
altar; any ancient structure of stones; a pile. pehi₂
an altar built in honor of the trust between Isokelekel and the people of And. Pehi en Pak
an altar built in honor of the trust between Isokelekel and the people of And. Pein Pak
holy altar. peisarawi
one of the four sacred pools on the islet of Peikapw in Nan Madol; an altar on Peikapw thought to be the burial site of Isokelekel. Pehi en Namweiias
one of the four sacred pools on the islet of Peikapw in Nan Madol; an altar on Peikapw thought to be the burial site of Isokelekel. Pein Namweiias
sacrificial altar. mwoalen meiroang
altar boy
servant; altar boy. sounpapah
alter
to be changed, to be altered. kewikila
to change, to alter. kawikala
alternate
to alternate, to exchange, as a position or load. peidsipal
altert
to warn against, to altert to danger. kaparki
although
although. mahnda ma
although. mahndahte ma
although. mehnda ma
although. mehndahte ma
altitude
height, altitude. ilepe
alto
to sing alto. aldo
aluminum
aluminum. alminiom
aluminum foil
tin foil, aluminum foil. dinpwoil
always
always, incessantly. poaden
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease. olsaimer
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
amazed
amazed, astonished. wahpon
to be amazed at, to be surprised at. kepingahla
to be surprised, astonished, amazed, or shocked; to get excited; to be disappointed. pwuhrleng
to be surprised, astonished, amazed, or shocked; to get excited; to be disappointed. pwuriamwei
amazement
surprise, astonishment, amazement, shock. pwuhrleng
surprise, astonishment, amazement, shock; mental or physical damage to a baby as a result of exposure to a loud noise. pwuriamwei
amazing
amazing, astonishing. kapwuriamwei
amazing, astonishing. koapwuriamwei
ambassador
ambassador. ampasador
messenger; ambassador, envoy; formerly the title for the High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. menin keder
ambulance
ambulance. ampwulens
ambush
to ambush; to catch in the act. merirehdi
to ambush; to catch in the act. rokihdi
to ambush; to catch in the act. rukihdi
to await someone at a point approximately halfway to his or her destination; to ambush someone. awihedi
amen
amen. ahmen
amen. amen
amendment
amendment, as to a law. kamwomwadahn wekidekla
America
America, United States of America. Amerika
American taro
taro sp., from Hawai'i, variously called Hawaiian taro, Honolulu taro, American taro, New World taro, sweet taro, and cocoyam, Xanthosoma sagittifolium, classified by Pohnpeians as a type of sawa, native to South America and believed to have been brought to Pohnpei during the Japanese administration. sawahn awai
amethyst
amethyst. amedist
Amos
Amos, a book in the Kadehde Mering (Old Testament). Eimwos
amount
excessive amount. mwuledek
size, amount, quantity. uwe₁
total amount. tohtowe
ample
to be enough, adequate, ample, sufficient. itar
amputate
to be ended, terminated, or stopped; to be amputated. tok₁
to be ended, terminated, or stopped; to be amputated. tuk
amputee
a amputee, one or both legs missing. nehtok
amputee, one or both arms missing. pehtok
amuse
to amuse, to please, to bring joy or happiness to. kaperenih
to make someone happy, to amuse. kaparan
to take pride in, to please; to amuse, to bring joy or happiness to. kapoulaulih
amusing
amusing, funny, pleasant, joyful. kaperen
funny, amusing, boisterous. kemehnkouruhr
to be a source of pride; to be amusing, pleasant, or a source of joy. kapoulaul
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
Anadara antiquata scapha
clam sp., antique ark, Anadara antiquata scapha, popular food item. lipwei
analogy
to provide an example; to make an analogy, to make a comparison; to point out a paradox. karasaras
Ananas comosus
pineapple, Ananas comosus. pweinaper
anatto
anatto or lipstick plant, Bixa orellana, used as a food coloring for rice. doaloa rais
ancestor
a title that originated from the name of one of the female founding ancestors who came to Pohnpei on the sixth settlement voyage. Nahliam
ancestor. kahlap
one of the female founding ancestors who came to Pohnpei on the sixth settlement voyage. Lipeisapan
one of the female founding ancestors who came to Pohnpei on the sixth settlement voyage. Lipohnsapani
source, origin, or parent of a surculose, a plant that produces suckers (root sprouts); ancestor. inosada
ancestry
lineage, ancestry, geneology. irekidien peneinei
to trace one's ancestry according to clan. kadoukeinek
to trace one's ancestry according to clan. kodoukeinek
to trace one's ancestry, to recall past history. kadoudou
to trace one's ancestry, to recall past history. kedeudeu
to trace one's ancestry, to recall past history. kodoudou
anchor
anchor. angke
anchor; rope used for tying boats or canoes. peudek
anything used to anchor a canoe or boat, typically a rock. peipwung
the triangle formed by the hull and spars of an outrigger canoe, through which a pole may be stuck into the ground to serve as an anchor. ekehk
to anchor a canoe by placing a pole between the outrigger and the hull and sticking it into the ocean bed. ilewe
to anchor, to dock, of a canoe or any vehicle. poudakih
to anchor, to tie a boat or canoe. peudakih
to be anchored or tied up, of a boat; to be parked, of a car. pei₄
to be anchored, to be docked. poudek
to weigh down, to anchor something in place by placing an object on top of it; to kill. koasuk
ancient
long ago, ancient; possibly a shortened form of kawada 'construction'; cf. Mwein Kawa. kawa₁
and
and. oh₂
and then. apw
however, and (signalling a contrastive relationship between conjoined clauses); then; when. ah₃
Andrew
Andrew, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, the brother of Peter. Andru
Andropogon glaber
grass spp., Andropogon glaber or Paspalum cartilagineum. rehnta
anemone
sea anemone sp. limwadong
anesthetic
anesthetic. wini en ketiket
angel
a resident of heaven, angel. tohnleng
Angelonia angustifolia
plant sp., Angelonia angustifolia. mwahng₁
Angelonia gardneri
bush sp., Angelonia gardneri. karmihna
anger
anger. engieng
anger. lingeringer
anger, used for the Nahnmwarki. ahng₁
belligerent, easily angered, pugnacious, resentful, bitter. kotuhwahu
easily angered, short-tempered. aida₁
high strung, easily angered, emotional. kapehd tikitik
temperamental, easily angered by small things. eikek
to express anger or surprise. sirangarangada
to speak in anger; to boast. kahs₁
to writhe, of a fish when poisoned; to jump around aimlessly after being poisoned by the method called uhpaup; to be in a state of intense disgust or anger; to be dizzy from inhaling tobacco smoke. tat₂
Angiopteris evecta
fern spp., Marattia mertensiana or Angiopteris evecta. paiwed
angle
corner, angle; sub-subclan, within a keinek. keimw
angry
angry. engieng
angry. lingeringer
angry, used for the Nahnmwarki. ahng₁
angry; fierce. sall
red hot, of objects; angry, furious. mwehl₁
to be mad or angry. sal₁
to ease the tension of a situation by calming someone who is angry. kalauala
to ease the tension of a situation by calming someone who is angry. kalaudi
anguish
worry, concerns; anxiety, anguish. ihrmwell
worry, concerns; anxiety, anguish. pwunod
animal
animal, insect. mahn
any four-legged animal. menkerep
castrated animal, usually a pig; a scar self-inflicted to demonstrate one's manhood. lekelek
wild animal. menarewel
ankle
ankle. koakon en neh
ankle bone
ankle bone. pwukel en neh
ankle bone. tikel en neh
annihilate
to be exhausted, of a supply; to be exterminated, to be annihilated, to be destroyed, to be eradicated; to be extinct. mwomwala
to exhaust, of a supply; to exterminate, to annihilate, to destroy, to eradicate; to extirpate. kamwomwala
annihilated
to be annihilated or destroyed. mwomwsang
anniversary
anniversary, anniversary function; memory. ketemen
annoint
to annoint someone with coconut oil when a title is conveyed. keiehki
Annona muricata
soursop, Annona muricata. sei₃
Annona squamosa
Annona squamosa, edible fruit. taia
announce
to announce publically. kaire
to announce, to declare. kalohkih
to announce, to declare, to proclaim (all orally). kalohk
to notify, to announce. pakair
to request permission to leave; to confess; to announce, to make a statement. sakarada
announcement
a notice or announcement concerning him, her, it. pakairpe
announcement, declaration, proclamation (all oral). kalohk
announcement, declaration, proclamation, executive order, all in written form. mehn kalohk
announcement, remarks, as in a speech. sakarada
news; announcement. kair
notice, announcement. kerenleng
notice, announcement. pakair
announcer
announcer, as on radio or television. sounkair
anoint
to anoint with coconut oil. kei
to anoint with coconut oil. keie
to anoint with coconut oil. marekeiso
to anoint with oil. kielediong
to anoint with oil; to consecrate. keiiehdi
to be anointed. keiidi
to be anointed; to be applied coconut oil on the skin, as medicine. keii
to be anointed; to be covered with oil. mwoalehle
anointment
anointment, consecration. keiidi
Anous minutus
bird sp., black noddy, Anous minutus. atet
Anous stolidus
bird sp., brown noddy tern, Anous stolidus. paret
answer
response, answer. inginleng
response, answer. pasapeng
to respond to, to answer. inginlangih
to respond to, to answer. inginlenge
to respond to, to answer. sapeng
to respond, to answer. inginleng
to respond, to answer. pasapeng
to seek answers from somone who can tell the future. poaropwe
ant
ant. kaht₁
sp. of large black ant. kakiles
sp. of small ant. ketitik
sp. of small black ant. ketitoal
sp. of small red ant. ketiweita
sp. of small red ant, known for its painful bite. ketkeikamedek
antagonize
to punish; to antagonize. kaloke
antelope
antelope. andelop
antenna
antenna. andehna
antibiotic
an antibiotic taken orally. weliependok
antibiotic. wiliependok
anticipate
to anticipate, to expect. awihala
to expect, to await, to anticipate. kasik
Antioch
Antioch, an ancient Hellenistic city, located in current day Turkey. Andiok
antipathetic
antipathetic. kasaipwe
antique ark
clam sp., antique ark, Anadara antiquata scapha, popular food item. lipwei
Antrophyum alatum
vine sp., Antrophyum alatum. tekenwel
Antrophyum callifolium
fern sp., Antrophyum callifolium. tehnlikinwel
anus
anus. daunkainen
anus. dauso
anus. dauwaiso
anus. dewen kainen
anus. kepihe
anus. kepindau
anus. pwoaren kahwe
anus. pwoaren pwise
anus, vagina. dahu
anxiety
anxiety, distress, worry; restlessness. selit
to irritate, to cause anxiety. kalidoarih
worry, concerns; anxiety, anguish. ihrmwell
worry, concerns; anxiety, anguish. pwunod
anxious
frustrated, tense, anxious, worrying. tihnleng
frustrated, tense, anxious, worrying. tihwo
hurried, rushed; anxious; urgent. karuwaru
to be anxious, eager, restless. lidoar
to be distressed, uneasy, anxious, to be uptight. daid
to become frustrated, tense, anxious, or worried. tihwohla
to hurry, to rush, to feel anxious. keruwa
anxiously
anxiously, earnestly. pwangala
anything
something, anything (plural). mehkei
thing, something, anything. mehkot
thing, something, anything (singular). ekot
thing, something, anything (singular). okoteme
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
apart
apart, away from each other; with adjectives of size, it signals an increase in size. -peseng
far apart. malau₁
to be dislocated, of a joint; to come apart, of things joined together. piselpeseng
apart:
to break apart, to come apart: to grant a divorce, to cause a divorce; to separate. mweidpeseng
apartment
apartment. apardmen
ape
ape. mwengkiaramas
Aphareus rutilans
fish sp., rusty jobfish, Aphareus rutilans. lol imwin pwadaik toantoal
Aplonis opaca ponapensis
bird sp., Micronesian starling, Aplonis opaca ponapensis. sioahk
Aplonis pelzelni
bird sp., Pohnpei mountain starling, Aplonis pelzelni, very rare and possibly extinct. sie
apologize
a kava plant used to apologize and to ask forgiveness from the Nahnmwarki, or to request his help. sakau en misik
a kava plant used to apologize and to ask forgiveness from the Nahnmwarki, or to request his help. sekewen misik
to apologize, to ask for forgiveness; to surrender. pekimahk
to excuse, to apologize. wiepeikid
apology
a speech of apology; apology, pardon, excuse. sakaradahn misik
a speech of apology; apology, pardon, excuse. sekeren misik
apology; excuse. peikid
apostle
apostle; minister, one authorized to perform the sacraments. wahnpoaron
apostrophe
apostrophe. apostropi
apparently
apparently, it seems that. likamwete
appeal
to appeal. repenpwung sapahl
appeals
appellate court, court of appeals. palien tenek sapahl
appear
to appear in person; to ascend, body and soul. piserwar
to appear on the horizon, of land. lingada
to appear on the surface, as when a school of fish surfaces. dakapwar
to appear to be good. sansalamwahu
to appear; to show up; to go through; to pass, in a race. pwar
to arrive at a specific location, to appear on the scene. loi-
to cause to appear briefly. koamoahle
to rise, of the sun and the moon; to shine, to light₁ up, to illuminate; to appear on the surface of water. dak
appearance
appearance, at a place. moahl₂
appearance, shape; kind, sort, type₁, nature, character. mwohmw
good appearance or image. sansalamwahu
having a deceptive appearance, appearing good on the outside, but being something else on the inside. likin parisi
portrait; appearance; poster; statue. sansal
appease
to appease two rival adult males or villages with a feast. kourdienwole
appeasement
appeasement, conciliation. kamwahu₂
appellant
appellant. me repenpwung sapahl
appellate
appellate court, court of appeals. palien tenek sapahl
appellate hearing. kopwung sapahl
appellee
appellee. mehn pahn repenpwung sapahl
appendage
any of the minor appendages (as the antenna or legs) of shrimp, prawns, crabs, lobsters, etc. riri
appendage, finger, toe. send
appendicitis
appendicitis, appendix. mwohso
appendix
addition, appendix, supplement. koakondakong
appendicitis, appendix. mwohso
appendix. imwin mwasahl
to create an addition or appendix, to supplement with. koakondakonge
appetizing
appetizing; attractive, attracting admiration or interest. mwengoungou
appetizing; attractive, attracting admiration or interest. mwongoungou
of food, appetizing due to the manner in which it is eaten by another. otoht
applaud
to wash clothing, to launder; to clap; to applaud. lopwor
apple
tree sp., Malay apple or mountain apple, Syzygium malaccense. apel
tree sp., Malay apple or mountain apple, Syzygium malaccense. apel
tree spp., rose apple, Syzygium jambos and wax apple, also called water apple, or Syzgium aqueum, commonly cultivated near houses for its fruit, typically consumed by children. apel en waii
apple polisher
a apple polisher, one who flatters someone in a position of power. netin neminem
application
application. aplikeisin
applied
to be anointed; to be applied coconut oil on the skin, as medicine. keii
apply
to apply oil or lotion to ones hair or skin. usoar
to apply oil or lotion to one's hair or skin. wusoar
appoint
to be pointed out, to be identified; to be appointed; to be selected, to be chosen. idihdida
to point out, to identify; to appoint. idihada
appointment
appointment; designation. idihdida
appreciative
considerate, kind, appreciative. kopwungloal
approach
to approach or depart directly on a canoe; to come or go directly. ih-
to approach someone to tell him or her something. mpahieng
appropriate
appropriate, proper. konehng
suitable, appropriate, fitting. darude
approval
to be made official, to be authorized, to be given official approval, to be empowered. kamanaman
to make official, to authorize, to give official approval to, to empower. kamana
approve
to approve of, as in favor of; to consider correct, to agree with. ingireke
to approve of; to consider correct; to agree with. ingirekih
to approve of; to consider correct; to agree with. ngirahkih
to approve of; to consider correct; to agree with. pwungki
to obey, to submit to; to approve, to confirm. okehng
approximate
to estimate or approximate a time or a weight as closely as possible, to zero in. paunehiengete
April
April. Epreil
apron
apron. eipron
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
Arabia
Arabia. Arepia
Arabian jasmine
plant sp., Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac; called pikake in Hawaiian. sampakihda
Aram
Aram, the biblical name for ancient Syria. Aram
Aramaic
Aramaic. Aramaik
Aramaic (the language). mahsen en Aramaik
Ararat
Ararat, the name of the country on one of the mountains of which Noah's ark came to rest. Ararat
Araucaria excelsa
tree sp., Christmas tree, Norfolk Island pine₂, Araucaria excelsa. tuhkehn kirismas
arch
arch of the foot. kapehden neh
archbishop
archbishop. arkipisop
archipelago
archipelago; group of islands. kahndeke
architect
planner, architect. sounpilahn
area
a seating area on the main platform of a feasthouse, between the salada mwahu and the wounkerehlap. pahn eririso
an area of land in Palikir. Nankep
an area on the main platform in a feasthouse, nearest to the back wall. wounkerehlap
an area on the main platform of a feasthouse, between the saladahn enihlap and the saladahnleng. salada mwahu
an autonomous area in southern Kitti prior to the unification of the chiefdom by Soukisehnleng. Lukoap
area between. nanmadola-
area on the beach or along the reef where the waves break. pohnlik
the area in a canoe where the bailer sits. nan edienlim
the areas inside the front and back of a canoe. nan loakoalok
the designated seating area in a feasthouse where the Nahnmwarki sits; the area by the back center post (salidi en enihlap); throne. mwoalehlap
the designated seating area in a feasthouse where the wives of the Nahnmwarki and Nahnken sit. werekleng
the ground area in a feasthouse, adjacent to the nanras area. nanpahpei
the ground area in a feasthouse, adjacent to the main platform. nankade
the seating area adjacent to the mwail mwahn on the side platform of a feasthouse, used by men. mwasaro mwahn
the seating area adjacent to the mwail mwahn on the side platform of a feasthouse, used by women. mwasaro pein
the seating area nearest the main entrance on the side platform of a feasthouse, used by men. mwail mwahn
the seating area nearest the main entrance on the side platform of a feasthouse, used by women. mwail pein
the seating area on the side platform of a feasthouse, between the mwasaro mwahn and the roaulap mwahn, used by men. mant mwahn
the seating area on the side platform of a feasthouse, between the mwasaro pein and the roaulap pein, used by women. mant pein
the seating area on the side platform of a feasthouse, closest to the main platform, used by men. roaulap mwahn
the seating area on the side platform of a feasthouse, closest to the main platform, used by women. roaulap pein
Areca catechu
betel nut palm, Areca catechu. pwuh₁
argue
to argue, to quarrel, to dispute; to debate, to challenge intellectually. akamai
to argue, to quarrel, to dispute; to debate, to challenge intellectually. pwukioamoar
to debate; to argue with one another. akupwungpene
argument
argument, quarrel, dispute; debate, intellectual challenge. akamai
argument, quarrel, dispute; debate, intellectual challenge. pwukioamoar
argumentative
argumentative. lokaia tohto
petty, argumentative, contentious, desirous of being correct at all times, always justifying one's own actions; disagreeable. akupwung
arithmetic
arithmetic, mathematics. wahntuhke₂
Arizona
Arizona. Arisohna
ark
ark. warihmw
Ark of the Covenant
Ark of the Covenant. Kohpwahn Inou
Arkansas
Arkansas. Arkansoa
arm
a flexed arm, bent at the elbow. pikos en peh
area of the arm just above the wrist. ahtikitik en peh
arm, hand. limahr
arm, hand. lime
arm, hand. limeiso
arm, hand; foreleg, of any four legged animal. peh
to cross one's arms. epidipe
to cross one's arms. epidlim
Armageddon
Armageddon. Armakeden
armor
armor. kilin tehtehn pei
armpit
armpit. pahn apere
armpit. pahn peh
armpit. pahnpwoal₁
armrest
armrest of a chair. wasahn irekek en sehr
arms
weapon, arms; an implement; anything that determines wealth on Pohnpei. tehtehn peh
army
army. arimi
army. karis en sounpei
army. sounpeiin nansapw
troop, legion, army; host (as a host of angels). karis
aroma
smell, odor, aroma, scent. pwoh
around
to encircle, to go around; to circle. kapil
to go around something. reulenge
arouse
to arouse any feeling, to arouse sexually, to strongly desire. inangih
to be stirred up, to be aroused. mwekidida
to motivate, to inspire; to arouse sexual desire. kainangih
to motivate, to inspire; to arouse sexual desire. keinangih
arousing
having a tickling effect, arousing. kararan
having a tickling effect, arousing. widenmell
arrange
well-arranged; comfortable; peaceful. soanamwahu
aligned, arranged, settled, ordered. soan
to arrange in a straight line, to arrange in order. kairak
to arrange in a straight line, to arrange in order. kaireke
to arrange, to assemble, to put together; to start a rumor. kakone
to be arranged in a straight line, to be arranged in order. keirek₂
to make a seed bed, to sew seeds; to sew one's deeds, resulting in good or bad consequences; to arrange bait on the ocean floor to lure turtles. kamwer
to simplify, to arrange in a simple manner, to delete some part of task. kamangaila
arrest
to be caught, to be captured, of something animate; to be arrested. poaridi₁
to capture, to seize, to grab; to catch something animate; to arrest. poarok
arrival
early morning arrival or departure. sengken menseng
arrive
having good timing; having arrived at the proper time. uhramwahu
to arrive at a specific location, to appear on the scene. loi-
to arrive at someone's home shortly after he has departed for fishing or hunting, believed to bring bad luck. tiemwur
to arrive at the same time. warpwele
to arrive by sea; to return from fishing. pas₁
to arrive, by means of transportation. peidi₁
to arrive, to happen. pweido
to be about to arrive, to be on the way. samwadohr
to reach or arrive at. lel₁
arrogance
insensitivity; arrogance. soulepeu
arrogant
arrogant, insolent; mean looking. pohnlemei
arrogant; mean looking; insolent. pohlemei
insensitive; arrogant. soulepeu
proud, with a negative connotation; insolent, arrogant. pohnmwahso
arrow
spear, arrow, dart. arep
arrowroot
arrowroot, also called Polynesian arrowroot, Tacca leontopetaloides. mwekimwek
artery
artery. arteri
arthritic
arthritic joint pain, commonly associated with lower than normal temperatures. kakon medek
arthritic joint pain, commonly associated with lower than normal temperatures. koakon medek
arthritis
arthritis, rheumatism, gout. nankoakonmedek
article
main heading; article, as in the constitution. irelaud
section, unit, article, border, limit. ire₃
artillery plant
plant sp., artillery plant, Pilea microphylla. limwin tuhke
artist
artist, painter, one who draws or paints. sounmahlen
Artocarpus altilis
the generic name for breadfruit; a major food source that is also used for building canoes, carvings, medicine, and glue; the inner-bark was once used to make women's clothing. Artocarpus altilis and Artocarpus mariannensis, the latter also identified as meipa or meikole. mahi
Artocarpus mariannensis
the generic name for breadfruit; a major food source that is also used for building canoes, carvings, medicine, and glue; the inner-bark was once used to make women's clothing. Artocarpus altilis and Artocarpus mariannensis, the latter also identified as meipa or meikole. mahi
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
as
as if. pala
ascend
to ascend; to be carried or taken up. peukda
to appear in person; to ascend, body and soul. piserwar
to ascend, to be promoted. kesepwilida
ash tray
ash tray. aisara
ash tray. mehn loipehs
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday. Esil en Pehs
ashamed
embarrassed, ashamed, disgraced, humiliated. liroar
embarrassed, ashamed, disgraced, humiliated. saroh
to become embarrassed, to become ashamed, to become disgraced, to become humiliated. liroaridi
to become embarrassed, to become ashamed, to become disgraced, to become humiliated. sarohdi
ashes
ashes; firepit, fireplace, fire. pehs₁
Asia
Asia. Asia
Asia. Eisia
Asia. Esia
Asia Minor
Asia Minor. Eisia Tikitik
Asian Minor
Asian Minor. Esia Tikitik
Asio flammeus ponapensis
bird sp., short eared owl, Asio flammeus ponapensis. likoht
bird sp., short eared owl, Asio flammeus ponapensis. tehiap
ask
to apologize, to ask for forgiveness; to surrender. pekimahk
to ask a frank question that might cause another to be embarrassed, as when directly asking someone his/her name, title, clan, or place of origin. peidek en wenek
to ask for a favor. werieng
to ask forcefully, with the expectation of an answer. peidek
to inquire about, to ask about, to check on. idek
to inquire about, to ask about, to check on. kalelapak
to inquire about, to ask about, to check on (used only for the Nahnmwarki). keinamwe
to inquire, to ask, to check, to question (used only by the Nahnmwarki). keinemwe
to inquire, to ask, to check, to question (used only for the Nahnken). keidek
to pass the buck, to ask someone else to do a task one was assigned. ilekpous
to request, to ask for permission, to beg to, to petition to. peki
asleep
numb; asleep, as when one's leg falls asleep. ketiket₁
asphalt
pavement, blacktop, asphalt. peip
aspirin
aspirin. aispiring
Asplenium nidus
fern sp., bird's nest fern, Asplenium nidus, used for decorating yams and kava; decoration, ornamental design or pattern. nenderek
fern sp., bird's nest fern, Asplenium nidus, used for decorating yams and kava; decoration, ornamental design or pattern. tehnlik
fern sp., bird's nest fern, Asplenium nidus, used for decorating yams and kava; decoration, ornamental design or pattern. tehnlik matamat
Asplenium pellucidum
fern spp., Asplenium pellucidum, Pteris tripartita, or Diplazium ponapense. peipei eni
Asplenium polyodon
fern spp., Asplenium polyodon, Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, or Nephrolepis exaltata. rehdil
ass
ass. ehsel
ass, mule, donkey. ahs₁
assault
to assault treacherously. kasapwalih
to cause or perform some action or motion; to have sexual intercourse with; to assault, to attack; to repair, to fix. apehne
assemble
to arrange, to assemble, to put together; to start a rumor. kakone
to assemble for a purpose. tihkipene
to assemble, to congregate. kapokonepene
to assemble, to meet, to convene, to confer. tihpene
to assemble, to meet, to convene, to congregate; to confer. tiepene
to be assembled together in a crowd. pokon
to bring together, to assemble. dahrkipene
assembly
assembly of men. tiensapw₁
council to advise the Nahnmwarki on the use of community resources; a committee; a member of an assembly or committee. menin tiensapw
legislative assembly. tiepenehn pwihnen koukosonned
session, assembly. mwomwohd
Assembly of God
Assembly of God. Asempli
assign
to assign someone to be responsible for something. kepwukoahki
to assign someone to be responsible for something. koapwukoahki
to assign someone to go on a long, difficult journey. kasaroapoake
assignment
responsibility, assignment; share of food, reward; task. pwais
assist
to accompany and assist. likid₂
to assist a woman at childbirth. kanaitik
to assist a woman at childbirth. keneitik
to assist someone by carrying part of his load. koade
to assist, to serve. papah
to help, to assist, to aid. sawas
to help, to assist, to aid. sewese
assistance
care, caretaking, assistance; responsibility. daulang
care, caretaking, assistance; responsibility. epwel₃
help, assistance, aid. sawas
help, assistance, aid, care (for him, her, or it). sawasepe
the arrival of human assistance. pilemour
assistant
attorney, lawyer, legal council, defender; assistant, helper. sounsawas
to be a construction assistant. demwodo
associate
to be a companion of; to associate with; to walk in a pair with. warakih
to be affiliated with, to associate with, to be related to. keieng
to walk together with physical contact; to accompany, to associate with. kapara₁
association
union, association, any cooperative venture; cooperation. minimin
assume
to assume. wiahki
to assume, to surmise, to believe. kihkiheng
to assume; to claim. kose
to think, to feel, to assume, to suspect. kupwurehieng
to think, to feel, to assume, to suspect. lemehieng
Assyria
Assyria. Asiria
Astarte
Astarte, an ancient Semitic deity, goddess of fertility and reproduction. Asdarde
asthma
asthma. asima
asthma. mwopw
mild case of asthma. nget
serious case of asthma in which a person gasps for breath. eidak
serious case of asthma; agitated breathing. lukuluk
to have a serious case of asthma in which one gasps for breath. eidak
to have a serious case of asthma; to breathe in an agitated manner. lokulok
to have a serious case of asthma; to breathe in an agitated manner. lukuluk
to have asthma. asima
asthmatic
asthmatic. lokulok
asthmatic. lukuluk
astonished
amazed, astonished. wahpon
to be surprised, astonished, amazed, or shocked; to get excited; to be disappointed. pwuhrleng
to be surprised, astonished, amazed, or shocked; to get excited; to be disappointed. pwuriamwei
astonishing
amazing, astonishing. kapwuriamwei
amazing, astonishing. koapwuriamwei
astonishment
an expression of astonishment. akahri
expression of astonishment. akah
surprise, astonishment, amazement, shock. pwuhrleng
surprise, astonishment, amazement, shock; mental or physical damage to a baby as a result of exposure to a loud noise. pwuriamwei
astray
to cause to go astray; to cause to disappear from sight. kasalongehla
to go astray; to disappear from sight, to get lost. salongala
astronaut
astronaut. astronod
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
at
at the location of, in either space or time, to. ni
at the location of, in either space or time, to. nin
by, at, with. pahn₄
Athens
Athens, the capital of Greece. Adens
athlete
player, athlete. sensuh
player, athlete; actor, actress. sounmwadong
athletic meet
athletic meet. undohkai
atmosphere
air, atmosphere, breeze, wind₁. kisinieng
air, gas, atmosphere, breeze, wind₁, fumes; energy, aura. ahng₁
atmosphere; the area between the lahng₁ (the sky) and the earth. pahnlahng
bad atmosphere, bad climate, bad feelings. angsuwed
atoll
a Polynesian-outlier atoll located within Pohnpei State. Kapingamarangi
a small atoll lying off the northwest coast of Pohnpei that is a section (kousapw) of Sokehs. Pakein
a small atoll lying off the northwest coast of Pohnpei that is a section (kousapw) of Sokehs. Pakihn
a sporadically inhabited atoll located within Pohnpei State. Oroluk
a sporadically inhabited atoll located within Pohnpei State. Uruluk
an atoll located approximately eight miles west of Pohnpei, part of Kitti municipality. And
an atoll located east of Pohnpei, within Pohnpei State. Mwoakilloa
an atoll located east of Pohnpei, within Pohnpei State, reflecting an earlier spelling of the name of this atoll. Mokil
an atoll located within Pohnpei State, called Sapwuahfik by its residents. Ngatik
an atoll located within Pohnpei State. Pingelap
atoll, any small island. sapwdeke
atoll, low island. namwanamw
island; islet; atoll. deke
Nukuoro, a Polynesian-outlier atoll located within Pohnpei State. Nukuoro
the Pohnpeian name for Kapingamarangi, a Polynesian-outlier atoll located within Pohnpei State. Kerenis
atonement
a ceremony of conflict resolution, presided over by the Nahnmwarki; reconciliation, atonement. tohmw
to drink; to accept atonement, as part of a tohmw ceremony. urak₃
to drink; to accept atonement, as part of a tohmw ceremony. wurak
attach
loosely attached; limp₂ looking, of people. lisaimwer
to always go with, to always tag along; to be attached to, to adhere to. pwilih
to attach fibers to the girdle of a grass skirt; to tie together; to weave into a rope-like handle. sered
to attach the long strips of wood to both sides of the canoe (kaidaid) that serve as splash guards. koakon₂
to be attached. pakehng
to be tied or attached together one after another, as breadfruit or flowers, to tie together a bundle of things. dundun₂
to tie or attach together one after another, as breadfruit or flowers, to tie together a bundle of things. dune
attachment
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
attack
to attack in a hit and run fashion, of sharks, barracuda, and the species of bird kutoahr. tahr₁
to blaspheme; to condemn, to attack with criticism. lahlahwe
to cause or perform some action or motion; to have sexual intercourse with; to assault, to attack; to repair, to fix. apehne
attain
to reach, to attain. keke₁
attempt
to try, to attempt; to challenge. song
attend
one who attends or serves a dignitary during a feast or kava ceremony. ariripe
one who attends or serves a dignitary during a feast or kava ceremony. eriripe
to accompany, join, or go with, to participate, to attend. iang
to attend a feast or party without contributing provisions. tohnkapar
to attend a feast or to participate in feast activities in the expectation of getting a generous gift of food. lipekekilih
to attend or serve a dignitary during a feast or kava ceremony. aririh
to sit, to attend, to occupy the place of authority in a feasthouse; to sit on a throne; to sit in mourning during the first day of a funeral. mwohdang
attention
important, requiring careful attention. kansenoh
to bring to the attention of an authority, to report. leleki
to call someone's attention to something. panginiki
to pay attention to; to take another's speech or actions seriously; to accept or to take up another’s offer. ahng₃
to pay no attention to, to be unconcerned. mehndahki
to pay no attention to, to be unconcerned about. sokorohnki
to raise an issue, to get the attention of a group for the purpose of exploring their reaction to a topic. kamware
attire
decoration, ornament, new outfit of clothing; festive attire; flower (generically); garland, headband. kapwat
attitude
an irreverent attitude toward wahu (respect behavior), attributed to the people of Awak. mwomwohden Awak
biologically or culturally determined behaviors or attitudes. sehtik₁
attorney
attorney, lawyer, defender. pengohsi
attorney, lawyer, legal council, defender; assistant, helper. sounsawas
attract
attractive, attracting plentiful resources, such as food and other contributions to a feast, attracting admiration or honor. kepindau pilen
of a place, attracting many people. kehnaramas
attractive
appetizing; attractive, attracting admiration or interest. mwengoungou
appetizing; attractive, attracting admiration or interest. mwongoungou
attractive. weweik
attractive dark brown skin color. toaloamoak
attractive, attracting plentiful resources, such as food and other contributions to a feast, attracting admiration or honor. kepindau pilen
beautiful, attractive, charming. moakoamoak
beautiful, attractive, charming, of a young woman. moakoamoak en iepw
popular, attractive. masamas
popular, attractive. rekeseidak
to find attractive. nanmaski
to perform magic in order to make oneself appear attractive. pwuksoar
Atuna racemosa
to grate ais ( Atuna racemosa) as part of the process of making paint. koiais
to pound ais ( Atuna racemosa) as part of the process of making paint. kengidais
tree sp., parinarium nut, Atuna racemosa, having a hard wood; used for house poles, oil, paint, and caulking canoes, fruit used in medicines; a medicine taken before eating food prepared by another to avoid the effects of magic. ais₁
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
audience
to be in the presence of, to have an audience with the Nahnmwarki or Nahnken. pahn kupwur
Audobon's shearwater
bird sp., Audobon's shearwater, also called dusky-backed shearwater, Puffinus lherminieri dichrous. lipahrok₁
bird sp., Audobon's shearwater, also called dusky-backed shearwater, Puffinus lherminieri dichrous. lipoahrok
augment
to revitalize, to nourish; to augment, as a point in an argument. ketihna
to revitalize, to nourish; to augment, as a point in an argument. ketihnain
August
August. Ahkos
August. Oakos
aura
air, gas, atmosphere, breeze, wind₁, fumes; energy, aura. ahng₁
Australia
Australia. Ausitaralia
authority
authority. menin kaun
forehead; traditional seat of authority. isilap
magic, mysterious or spiritual power; miracle; authority; jurisdiction. manaman
seat of authority, headquarters, capitol, of a place. pesen kaun
seat of authority, headquarters, capitol, of a place. pohnislap
to make a display of spiritual power, authority, or magic. akmanaman
authorize
to authorize. mweidada
to be made official, to be authorized, to be given official approval, to be empowered. kamanaman
to make official, to authorize, to give official approval to, to empower. kamana
automatic
automatic; skillful, knowledgeable; spontaneous; fast₁. audomadik
automatic weapon
machine gun, automatic weapon. kesik misihn
machine gun, automatic weapon, gatling gun. kesik pirerrer
automobile
automobile, car, vehicle. sidohsa
automobile, car, vehicle. weren nansapw
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
avenge
to avenge, to take revenge on. ikih
Averrhoa carambola
tree sp., star fruit tree, carambola, Averrhoa carambola. ansu
avocado
avocado, Persea americana. apakahdo
avoid
to be gotten around or avoided, as of a problem or bad situation; to be passed on indirectly; traditionally, at a feast, to pass a gift to the Nahnmwarki, who in turn will pass it on to another, who is then responsible for giving a greater gift to the original giver. kepidek
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
await
to await an event. kamoadolan
to await an event. koamoadoaloan
to await someone at a point approximately halfway to his or her destination; to ambush someone. awihedi
to await something calmly. soanamamah
to await; to welcome, to greet. awihodo
to expect, to await, to anticipate. kasik
awake
an event in which one remains awake at night and talks to others. kasihpwong
easily awakened. kehntik
easily awakened, early rising . pehmitik
easily awakened; conscious. kehnwasa
to be awake. koulang
to be awake. pepehd
to be awake. tetensik
awaken
to be awakened. mpeng
to be awakened by having the hair on one's big toe pulled. kapwilida
awakening
awakening; warning; counsel. mpeng
award
to receive votes, to be awarded a degree, title, etc.; to have sexual intercourse with; to conquer, to take a picture of. alehdi
aware
to realize, to become aware. pehmada
awe
fear, awe. lammwih
awesome
majestic, inspiring fear and awe, awesome. lammwin
awful
horrible in appearance, awful. likamisik
awkward
inappropriate, awkward because of unfamiliarity, difficult to learn. koasoakoahiek
old; awkward; peculiar; outgoing, forward, of women. limedek
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
axe
a type of axe made from a clam shell. kien dakapwel
clam sp., possibly Tridacna maxima, commonly found attached to coral; adze, axe, hatchet. sile₂
large adze or axe. sile pangapang
axle
axle. aksel
the axle plus the wheels of a narrow gauge train, now sometimes used as a barbell. doro
ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai ak al am an ap ar as at au av aw ax ay -top-
Aythra fuligula
duck₂, Aythra fuligula. tehk₂
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