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rabbi
rabbi. rapai
rabbit
rabbit, hare. rapit
rabbitfish
company, friend; fish sp., rabbitfish, Siganus vulpinus, so-called because it always travels in pairs. kompani
fish sp., forktail rabbitfish, Siganus argenteus. umwule
fish sp., gold-spotted rabbitfish, Siganus punctatus. palapal
fish sp., masked rabbitfish, Siganus puellus. mahr₂
fish sp., rabbitfish, Siganus corallinus. seteu
fish sp., rabbitfish, normally found in mangrove swamps. kioak
fish sp., rabbitfish, normally found on fringing reefs, lagoon and patch reefs, and the barrier reef. pwerinmwomw
fish spp., any of a number of spp. of rabbitfish, Sigamus spp. ilek₂
race
a canoe race, involving paddling canoes. weirin sei
a canoe race, involving sailing canoes. weirin serek
a race in which a number of participants straddle a pole and run together. weirin meninrahn
a race in which the participant runs on all fours. weirin kerep
a race which involves eating a doughnut suspended from a string. weirin kang donas
a swimming race. weirin pap
a three-legged race. weirin pirene
a wheelbarrow race. weirin wilpahro
an obstacle race. songaipwisi
race, the grouping of humans according to physical characteristics. keinek
to participate in a track meet, to run a race. weirin tang
to race. weir₂
to run a relay race. rerei
racing canoe
racing canoe, one that is sailed. weren weirin serek
racing canoe, one which is paddled. weren sei
rack
drying rack. mehn peleng
rack for hanging yams. peleng
to rack, as in pool. rak
radar
radar. reidar
radiation
radiation, as from an atomic bomb. mahngedien kensipakudang
radio
radio. redio
radio transmission, telegram. dempwo₂
to send a radio transmission or telegram. dempwo-
radio station
radio station, wireless station. wasahn wailes
radioactive
radioactive. mahngedie pwoasin
radish
pickled radish. dakuwang
radish. daikong
raffle
election, raffle, lottery, vote. usuhs
raft
raft, barge. rahp
rubber raft, life raft. rahp komi
rafter
major rafter. reulap
minor rafter. reutik
rafter. rehu
rag
a rag for wiping one's feet upon entering a house; a rug. likoun irine
a rag for wiping one's feet upon entering a house; a rug. mwoaltehnpwel
old work clothes; rag. kihou
rag. token likou
Rahab₁
Rahab₁, a legendary sea monster that represents the forces of chaos and evil. Rahap
Rahab₂
Rahab₂, a prostitute that lived in Jericho, known for helping the Israelites defeat Jericho and for her place in the lineage of Jesus Christ. Reap
rail₁
bird sp., white-browed rail₁. tutuwi
rail₂
rail₂, for a train. rehl
railing
railing of a staircase. kehl en kehndake
the wooden railing that encloses the seating area of the Nahnmwarki in a traditional feasthouse, not found in contemporary ones. kelapapiso
rain
rain. keteu
rain. koatou
rain, a term used by fishermen. ipen sousedlap
to rain. keteu
to rain. koatou
windblown rain. sikarer
rainbow
rainbow. ahia
rainbow. iahia
Rainbow Island
an island off the coast of Kitti; also called Rainbow Island. Laiap₁
rainbow runner
fish sp., rainbow runner. mwomwseik
fish sp., rainbow runner, Elagatis bipinnulatus; normally found in lagoon and patch reefs, and barrier reef. mwunseik
raincoat
raincoat. sekid en keteu
raincoat, tarpaulin. kappa
raise
to be nurtured, to be raised, of children; to be provided with guidance; to be developed or adopted, of habits or ideas. keirida
to be raised from birth by a human (of an orphaned animal). kaloiloida
to be raised, as a flag or an anchor; to be hung up. epida
to elevate, to raise. kailehda
to nurture, to raise, of children; to provide guidance for children; to develop or adopt habits or ideas; to make progress. kairada
to raise , to rear₁, to have children. nainikihda
to raise a child. apwalihada
to raise a cover of some type to shelter from the rain. keumarepada
to raise a cover of some type to shelter from the rain. upada
to raise an issue, to get the attention of a group for the purpose of exploring their reaction to a topic. kamware
to raise an orphaned animal from birth. kaloirada
to raise one's head. sarada₁
to raise, of pigs. kaparpwihk
to raise, to rear₁, of a child. naitikihda
to recover, to convalesce; to raise one's head. mwatehda
to resuscitate (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death; to raise from the dead, to resurrect. kaiasada
to take, to accept; to raise , to rear₁, to have children. sapwellimankihda
raisin
raisin. reisin
rake
rake. rehki
to rake. rehki
to rake. rehkih
ram
ram, male sheep. sihpwwol
rank
deacon; in the Protestant church, a rank above elter and below sounpadahk. sounkohwa
elder in the Protestant church, a rank above souleng and below sounkohwa. elter
rank of Sohpeidi from title two to four in both the Oloiso and Serihso lines. ninleng
sitting place; rank or station; place for a sexual liaison. dehu
step, of a ladder or stairs, rank; list. dake₂
teacher; in the Protestant church, a rank above sounkohwa and below wahnpoaron. sounpadahk
the rank of the Nahnmwarki, used in Nett. Serein
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 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
rap₁
to flick; to knock with the finger tip; to knock or rap₁. leteng
to knock or rap₁. letelet
rap₂
rap₂, a type of music. rap₂
rape
rape. nenekuhnkehlail
to rape. nenekuhnkehlailih
to take by force; to rape. angkehlail
rapid
to move rapidly. meliek
rapids
rapids. ahdan
rare
few, rare. malaulau
rascal
thief, murderer, rascal. loallap
rash
a red rash that children get between the legs, under their arms, and on their buttocks, accompanied by a fever. ripwin karakar
an itchy rash. kilit
an itchy rash. pwudong
hasty or rash, of a decision. lamkaru
hasty, rash, careless. ripwaripw
heat rash, any minor rash. ripwitik
rash. rihpw
rash, of a serious nature. ripwilap
skin, bark₁, hide₂, any outer covering; any skin disease or rash, including chicken pox; dandruff. kihl₁
rat
rat, mouse. kisetik
rat, mouse. kitik₁
ration
dole, ration, distribution, supply. aikiu
to be doled out, to be rationed, to be distributed, to be supplied . aikiu
to dole out, to ration, to distribute, to supply. aikiuih
rattan
rattan, Flagellaria indica and Cyrtandra urvillei. idahnwel
rattle
castanet, rattle. kasdenet
ravine
hollow, ravine, narrow pass in a reef. mweid₂
raw
a dish of raw fish or raw meat of any kind. sasimi
raw, uncooked. amas
raw; green, not yet dried, of wood; fresh. mour
to eat raw (fish). wet₂
to eat raw (fish). wete
ray
stingray. likendinkep
a large ray. pehpoahrok
manta ray. pehwehwe
ray-like
ray-like, fanning, kinky, ruffled. sirang
ray-like, pointing in all directions. sirangarang
rays
the rays of the sun. lingen ketipin
razor
razor; razor blade. reise
razor; razor blade. reise
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reach
to reach. doahk-
to reach. eng-
to reach down for. engdieng
to reach downward. derpwel
to reach downward. doahkidi
to reach downward. engedi
to reach downward for. derpwele
to reach downward for. engehdi
to reach for. enge₂
to reach or arrive at. lel₁
to reach upward. derlang
to reach upward. derleng
to reach upward. doahkada
to reach upward. engada
to reach upward for. derlange
to reach upward for. derlenge
to reach upward for. engehda
to reach, to attain. keke₁
to retrieve from a hole with one's hand, to reach or stick a hand into a hole; to gag oneself with one's finger; to grab at a woman's vagina. pwadik₁
reaction
feeling, sense, thought, reaction, perception, insight. peirehr
feeling, sense, thought, reaction, perception, insight. pepehm
read
to read. doaroapwe
to read. doaroapweih
to read. doaropwe
to read, to count. koadoaroapwe
to read; to count. koadoaroapwehih
to read; to count. wadawad₁
to read; to count. wadek₁
ready
Get ready!, a call used in traditional dances to alert the dancers that it is time to dance. rehrehdi
Ready! Set! Go!. iohidong
to be ready. kotedi
to be ready. pwungier
real
true, honest, real. mehlel
realize
to come to realize. kehnda
to make someone realize his mistake. kapehme
to realize, to become aware. pehmada
to suddenly realize. saliokda
really
certainly, really, definitely, truly. udahn
really, definitely, wholeheartedly, without reservation. ahpw
really, indeed; used to signal emphasis. pwa₁
truly, honestly, really, indeed. mehlel
rear₁
to raise , to rear₁, to have children. nainikihda
to raise, to rear₁, of a child. naitikihda
to rear₁ a child. kaloiloitik
to take care of, to rear₁ a child; to protect. daulangih
to take care of, to rear₁ a child; to protect. daulenge
to take care of, to rear₁ a child; to protect; to treat someone who is ill,. apwalih
to take, to accept; to raise , to rear₁, to have children. sapwellimankihda
rear₂
in back of or at the rear₂ of a person. sakiri
in back of or at the rear₂ of a person. sekiri
reason
cause, reason, purpose. kahrepe
to cause, to be the reason for or why. kahrehda
reassemble
to reassemble; to fit together. kakonepene
rebel
to resist, to rebel. kaondenkomwe
rebellious
stubborn, rebellious. kahngohdi
recall
to be recalled (the political process). kapwurupwursang
to be recalled (the political process). koapwurupwursang
to recall (the political process). kapwurehsang
to remember, to recall. edinlangih
to remember, to recall. edinlenge
to remember, to recall. loalehdi
to remember, to recall. salikihr
to remember, to recall. taman
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
to trace or track down; to recall or transmit the past history of. kadaur₁
recall election
recall election. usuhs en kapwurehsang
recall election. usuhs en kasohrala
receipt
receipt. risiht
receive
to receive votes, to be awarded a degree, title, etc.; to have sexual intercourse with; to conquer, to take a picture of. alehdi
to take, to get; to receive, to accept. ale
to welcome, to receive. kapindowe
to welcome, to receive. kepindowe
to welcome, to receive; to lead₁ one's aim when shooting birds. kasamwoh
recently
recently, just₁, in a temporal sense. ahpwtehn
recheck
to be reconsidered, to be rechecked, to be re-evaluated. petehksapahl
to reconsider, to recheck, to re-evaluate. tehksapahlih
reciprocate
to reciprocate. dopuk
to repay, to give back in recompense or reply, to reciprocate. dupuk
to return an action in kind, to reciprocate. kasapahl
reciprocation
reciprocation, reciprocity. dopukpe
reciprocity
reciprocation, reciprocity. dopukpe
recitation
the formal verbal recitation and recognition of the highest titles at a feast (commonly the highest four) which usually takes place before the sharing and distribution of food. pwekiwou
recite
to recite; to sound out, to say syllable by syllable, to say word by word, to utter. kapadal
reckless
daring, reckless, bold, adventurous. loallap
roguish, reckless, from the name of the spirit called Pwidingeu. pwidingeu
recklessly
recklessly, carelessly. mwahl
recline
to lean; to recline, of animate beings. idengek
to lean; to recline, of animate beings. rekeileng
to lie₂, to recline. wen-₁
recognition
the formal verbal recitation and recognition of the highest titles at a feast (commonly the highest four) which usually takes place before the sharing and distribution of food. pwekiwou
recognize
always wanting to be recognized first, egocentric. akomwohmwo
to be marked; to be recognized, to be taken note of; to be registered, to be recorded, to be written down . kileledi
to mark; to recognize, to take note of; to register, to record, to write down. kilelehdi
to respect, to honor, to recognize someone with an expression of respect. wauniki
recoil
to cause to recoil. kaliahdekih
to recoil, to wince. liahdek
recollect
to remember or recollect; to carry a number, as in the process of addition. kataman
recollection
memorial, recollection, souvenir. ketemenpe
remembrance, recollection. kataman
recompense
the offer of a life as a payment or recompense for something. mpen mour
to offer a life as a payment or recompense for something. mpen mourki
reconciler
a conciliator; a reconciler; a judge (in conflict resolution). menin kasohr
reconciliation
a ceremony of conflict resolution, presided over by the Nahnmwarki; reconciliation, atonement. tohmw
bookkeeping, accounting, reconciliation of an account. kainen pwuhk
to seek reconciliation or forgiveness. tomw
reconnaisance plane
weather plane; reconnaisance plane. sompihr en doulik₂
reconsider
to be reconsidered, to be rechecked, to be re-evaluated. petehksapahl
to be reorganized, to be restructured, to be re-established, to be reconsidered. koasoansapahl
to reconsider, to recheck, to re-evaluate. tehksapahlih
to reorganize, to restructure, to re-establish, to reconsider. koasoansapahlih
record
record, a sound recording. pilat₁
record, a sound recording. rekerd
record, a sound recording. rekohdo
to be marked; to be recognized, to be taken note of; to be registered, to be recorded, to be written down . kileledi
to mark; to recognize, to take note of; to register, to record, to write down. kilelehdi
to record something with a tape recorder; to tape together, as with duct tape. deipih
to tape together; to record with a tape recorder. deip
recover
to cause a sick person to recover. kakehlahda
to recover from an ailment, to get better. mwahula
to recover from an illness. iaseneida
to recover from an illness. kehlailda
to recover, to convalesce; to raise one's head. mwatehda
to recover, to grow healthy after an illness. tihnain
recreation
game, recreation, drama. mwadong
game, recreation, drama. tehnmwel
to play; to engage in recreation. mwadong
to play; to engage in recreation. tehnmwel
rectangle
rectangle. keimwpahieu
rectangular
to be rectangular. keimwpahieu
red
red. weitahta
reddened, of the skin; handsome, perfect. pwukapwuk
red crab
red crab, Geocarcordea natalis. pwoaru
red crab, Geocarcordea natalis. pworu
red footed booby
bird spp., any of a number of species of boobies, including the masked booby, Sula dactylatra personata, the red footed booby, Sulasula rubripres, and the brown booby, Sula levcogasten platus. kupwur₂
red sandalwood
tree sp., red sandalwood, Adenanthera pavovnina. kaikes
Red Sea
Red Sea. Sehd Weitahta
red snapper
fish sp., ehu, red snapper, Etelis carbunculus. lol
fish sp., red snapper, Lutjanus bohar. kihr en eiwel
fish sp., red snapper, Lutjanus bohar. kihr₂
redeemer
savior, redeemer. soundoar
reduce
to be reduced in number. kamalaulau
to be taken in, as clothing; to be reduced, in size or influence; to be discouraged. ketikila
to be taken in, as clothing; to be reduced, in size or influence; to be discouraged. ketikitikila
to make small, to reduce in size. katikitikih
to reduce in number. kamalaulawih
to take in, as clothing; to reduce, in size or influence; to discourage. katikala
to take in, as clothing; to reduce, in size or influence; to discourage. katikitikala
reduction
reduction. kamalaulau
reduplication
partial reduplication. pwuloi kopwur luh
reduplication. pwuloi kopwur
reed sp.
reed sp. keke₂
reed sp., Phragmites karka; woven into paneling for walls in a traditional Pohnpeian house; in the past used for making nose flutes. rahu
reed sp., Phragmites karka; woven into panelling for walls in a traditional house; in the past used for making nose flutes. lirau
reed sp., Saccharum spontaneum or Phragmites karka, used as a building material and for medicinal purposes; used for house walls, roofing materials, and in building coconut driers. ahlek
reed sp., a variety of ahlek with reddish spots on the stem, highly valued for its beauty. litokmwanger
reef
a legendary reef or sandbar. Nahr en Nahnsapwe
a legendary reef where there were many salt water eels (lapwed). Meden Lapwed
a partially exposed reef. nahr
a reef near Temwen Island upon which the construction of Nan Madol began; an old name for what is now Madolenihmw, U, and part of Nett. Sounahleng
a tip of a reef that protrudes far into the lagoon. imwin sou
an isolated reef. madepei
an isolated reef. soupei
barrier reef. nanpahina
deep place within the barrier reef, lagoon. nehnamw
drop off, precipice, cliff, outer edge of the barrier reef. wokidi
face; facade; upper part of yam, taro, pineapple, etc.; edge of a reef. mese
fringing reef flat; large coral head. mad₁
outer barrier reef. pahina
reef ledge, coral flat adjacent to deep water. oht
reef, deep below the surface, but visible. oio
reef, with many large stones and coral heads protruding above the surface of the water. nahrei
reef, with many large stones or coral heads protruding above the surface of the water. nahri
submerged coral reef located within the barrier reef. sou₇
submerged reef. moaradak
submerged reef. moaroamoar₁
the legendary reef upon which the island of Pohnpei was built. Pohnnamweias
re-establish
to be reorganized, to be restructured, to be re-established, to be reconsidered. koasoansapahl
to reorganize, to restructure, to re-establish, to reconsider. koasoansapahlih
re-evaluate
to be reconsidered, to be rechecked, to be re-evaluated. petehksapahl
to reconsider, to recheck, to re-evaluate. tehksapahlih
referee
umpire, referee. ampaia
umpire, referee. simpang
refill
to restart, to start over, as in the preparation of kava; to refill. audsapahl
reflection
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
reform
to be reformed; to be repentant. weliakapw
refrain
to abstain, from anything, to refrain from. likisang
to refrain from. piseksang
refrigerator
refrigerator, icebox. aispwoakus
refuge
to stay temporarily, to take refuge. keiru
refugee
guest, refugee. mehn keiru
refurbish
to visit a place for the first time; to refurbish or make like new again. kapwala
refusal
denial, initial refusal out of politeness. kahmahm
denial, intitial refusal out of politeness. liamahm
insincere in the refusal of food, as prompted by the dictates of hospitality. kamadamad
refuse
to dislike, to refuse. kahng₁
to hold in contempt; to refuse to obey. sipwe
to refuse an offer, to reject. soik
to reject, to totally refuse, to veto. soikala
region
a large region in central Madolenihmw. Sapwalap
region, large area of land; either the prime meridian or the equator. pwallap
register
to be marked; to be recognized, to be taken note of; to be registered, to be recorded, to be written down . kileledi
to mark; to recognize, to take note of; to register, to record, to write down. kilelehdi
to register, as to vote. kilikilel
voter register. pwuken usuhs
regret
regret. poakelahmwur
to lose faith or trust in someone, to experience regret. sarakawe
to repent, to experience regret for doing something that turns out to be wrong. koluhla
regretful
to be repentant for; to be regretful about. koluhkihla
regulation
rule, regulation. kosonned en mwadong
rehearsal
practice, rehearsal; measurement. sosohng
the name of this dance; a final dress rehearsal before a public performance. iripoas
reheat
to reheat, to warm over, as food. pehl₁
to reheat, to warm over, as food. pehle
reign
era, period of time, reign. mwehi
era, reign. keirier
reject
to be returned, to be rejected. kapwurupwur
to be returned, to be rejected. koapwurupwur
to refuse an offer, to reject. soik
to reject, to totally refuse, to veto. soikala
to return, to reject; to repound kava. kapwure
rekindle
to be rekindled, to be stoked, of a fire. depwidepw
to cause to be rekindled, of a fire. kengkanda
to rekindle a fire. kengkanahda
related
to be siblings or cousins, traditionally of the same clan; to establish a close friendship. pirien
to be siblings or cousins; to establish a close friendship. perien
to be affiliated with, to associate with, to be related to. keieng
to be related. peneinei
relation
to, toward, in relation to, for. ong
to, toward, in relation to, for; This form of the suffix occurs after a verb root ending in a consonant. -ehng
to, toward, in relation to, for; This form of the suffix occurs after a verb root ending in a vowel. -ieng
relative
family, relative. peneinei
relative clause
relative clause. pwuloin sendens idengek
relax
to pry out; to relax a wire or stick under tension. kapit₂
to pry out; to relax a wire or stick under tension. kepit₁
to relax before an activity; to await battle, of an army or any group prepared to fight. soanamas
relaxing
comforting, pleasing, consoling, pleasant, joyful, relaxing. kamohng
relay
to continue an activity; to relay, as a message; to extend. uhse
to relay, to tell a tale or bedtime story. soaiia
to run a relay race. rerei
release
to be sent; to be let go, to be released; to be presented. pekeder
to be released; to be forgiven, in a religious sense. lapwada
to free, to release. kasaladakala
to free, to release. kasaledekala
to release. pweisang
to release from confinement; to be released, as from the hospital or prison; to withdraw. kapidohi₁
to release from confinement; to be released, as from the hospital or prison; to withdraw. kapidohi₁
to release, to forgive in a religious sense. lapwahda
to release, to let go; to allow one to leave. mweidala
to send; to let go, to release; to present. kadar
relentless
inexorable, relentless. soumahk₂
relentlessness
relentlessness. soumahk₂
reliable
dependable, reliable. kawad
reliable, conscientious; just₂, upright. lelepek
reliable, conscientious; just₂, upright. likehke
to be devoted, reliable, persevering. loalehng
to be devoted, reliable, persevering. loalohng
trustworthy, trusted, reliable, dependable; intensive, deep. kelik
relief
freedom, relief. saledek
to exhale, to breathe a sigh of relief. esingekidi
relieve
free, carefree, relieved, unrestrained, licentious. saledek
to be relieved, to be free from encumbrances, to be free from worry. maiauda
to free; to ease pain; to relieve. kamaiawe
to go to relieve oneself. kotala
to go to relieve oneself. pidekila
to relieve another of his burden. sarek₂
to relieve oneself; to go briefly. kot₃
religion
worship, religion, prayer. kaudok
religious
religious service; magic; taboo. sarawi₁
relocate
to be moved, to be transferred, to be relocated; to be postponed. keseu₂
to be moved, to be transferred, to be relocated; to be postponed. kosou
to be relocated to a new place. weliasapw
to be relocated to a new place. welsapw
to escape, to be relocated. lipada
to move, to be relocated. kesou
to move, to be transfer, to relocate; to postpone. kasau
to move, to change residence, to be relocated. sou₂
reluctance
reluctance, hesitation. mehn seiren
reluctant
hesitant, reluctant. seiren
reluctant. menseiren
reluctantly
to do something hesitantly or reluctantly. seiren
rely
to depend on someone or something, to rely on, with ill consequences. wahkihla
to depend on, to rely on. kawadiki
remain
to remain aboard a boat or canoe while others are diving for fish. koluwar
remainder
remainder, leftover. luhwala
surplus, excess, remainder. peisenge
remaining
leftover food, remains, remnant; change, as of money; the one remaining. luhwe
remains
death, wake, funeral; remains, as of a dead body. mehla
leftover food, remains, remnant; change, as of money; the one remaining. luhwe
remains, after what is wanted has been extracted. wen-₂
remarks
announcement, remarks, as in a speech. sakarada
remember
to remember or recollect; to carry a number, as in the process of addition. kataman
to remember, to recall. edinlangih
to remember, to recall. edinlenge
to remember, to recall. loalehdi
to remember, to recall. salikihr
to remember, to recall. taman
remembrance
remembrance, commemoration of. katamanpe
remembrance, recollection. kataman
remind
to remind. katamaniki
reminder
souvenir, reminder. mehn kataman
souvenir, reminder. mehn ketemen
reminisce
to reminisce about the deceased while wailing, at a funeral. palakahs
reminiscence
a reminiscence about the deceased made while wailing at a funeral. palakahs
remnant
leftover food, remains, remnant; change, as of money; the one remaining. luhwe
remnant of cloth; rug, carpet. pingin likou
remnants, small pieces of cloth. mweinlikou
remorse
to show remorse by assuming the responsibility of caring for a member of a rival family who was wounded in a family feud. pahnmwatang
to show remorse by assuming the responsibility of caring for a member of a rival family who was wounded in a family feud. pahnmwetenge
remote
remote, as for a television. remoud
remote, as for a television. rimohd
remove
to be defective, of one's vision; to flee, to remove oneself from the scene. ediedila
to be removed, as of a lid, to be uncovered. wahleng
to be removed, as of a lid, to be uncovered. wak₁
to exhibit ones naked body; to remove one's shirt. kasalawar
to remove a yam by cutting it below the vine so that another tuber will develop. kapwude
to remove all ground cover, leaving only the soil. mwetpwel
to remove bad or excess ripe fruit from a breadfruit tree to help guard against fruit rot. doukahkot
to remove one's shirt when in an argument, in preparation for fighting. kedekederpahpa
to remove some part of something so that it is no longer whole or complete; to cause to be a leftover. kaluwanda
to remove, as of a lid, to uncover, as of a cover. wahlenge
to remove, as of a lid, to uncover, as of a cover. waka
to sever, to pick, to pluck, to remove from the stalk. dolung
to sever, to pick, to pluck, to remove from the stalk. dulung
to strip off water, to strip the leaves off a vine; to clean out intestines, to remove something from a rope-like object. ehd₃
to take off, to remove, as a covering. kalusasang
removed
to be removed, of a yam tuber, by cutting it below the vine so that another tuber will develop. kapwud
renew
to mend, to repair, to renew, to reshape, used principally with native objects. one
renovate
to be cured, as of an illness, to be fixed, to be renovated, to be improved, to be repaired; to be pacified, to be resolved. kamwahula
to cure, as an illness; to fix, to renovate, to improve, to repair; to pacify, to resolve. kamwahwihala
renovation
cure, improvement, repair, renovation, resolution. kamwahula
renown
famous, celebrated, renown. ndand
rent
rent. rend
reorganize
to be reorganized, to be restructured, to be re-established, to be reconsidered. koasoansapahl
to reorganize, to restructure, to re-establish, to reconsider. koasoansapahlih
repair
cure, improvement, repair, renovation, resolution. kamwahula
to be cured, as of an illness, to be fixed, to be renovated, to be improved, to be repaired; to be pacified, to be resolved. kamwahula
to be mended or repaired, used principally with native objects. onohn
to cause or perform some action or motion; to have sexual intercourse with; to assault, to attack; to repair, to fix. apehne
to cure, as an illness; to fix, to renovate, to improve, to repair; to pacify, to resolve. kamwahwihala
to mend, to repair, to renew, to reshape, used principally with native objects. one
to patch, to repair a leak. deipina
repay
to correct, to repay, as a debt. kapwungala
to pay tribute, to repay a service or good deed, to pay for something, as rent; to pay interest. ise
to repay, to give back in recompense or reply, to reciprocate. dupuk
to repay, to give back in recompense or reply, to retaliate. dipuk
repeal
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
repeat
to repeat an activity; to do again. sapahl
to repeat; to do again. pwurehng
to wound, to injure; to repeat. kalipwelipwe
repeatedly
continuously, repeatedly, all the time. kaukaule
repent
to repent. ipwsapahl
to repent. wiliakapw
to repent, to experience regret for doing something that turns out to be wrong. koluhla
repentance
repentance. koluhla
repentant
to be reformed; to be repentant. weliakapw
to be repentant for; to be regretful about. koluhkihla
replace
to be exchanged; to be changed, to be substituted, to be replaced. weliali
to be exchanged; to be changed, to be substituted, to be replaced. wiliali
to change, to substitute, to replace, to represent; to be the heir of. welian
to change, to substitute, to replace, to represent; to be the heir of. wilian
to replace with something new. wiliakapw
replacement
a new replacement. wiliakapw
replacement, substitute, representative, successor. weliepe
replacement, substitute, representative, successor. wiliepe
replantable
the replantable part of a plant, the crown of a taro corm or a yam tuber; butt, as of a cigarette. paki₁
replete
full; replete. diring
report
report. repwoht
to bring to the attention of an authority, to report. leleki
to report (something). repwohtki
to say, to report. dene
report card
report card. ripohdkahd
repound
to repound kava. kapwur
to repound kava. kopwur
to repound kava with a small stone. kapwur moahl
to repound kava with the fist. kapwur peh
to return, to reject; to repound kava. kapwure
represent
to change, to substitute, to replace, to represent; to be the heir of. welian
to change, to substitute, to replace, to represent; to be the heir of. wilian
representative
replacement, substitute, representative, successor. weliepe
replacement, substitute, representative, successor. wiliepe
reprimand
to scold, to reprimand. kidahwe
reproduce
to be bred, to be propagated, to be reproduced. kaparaparala
to breed, to propogate, to reproduce. kapara₂
repugnance
causing a feeling of repugnance, abhorrence. kadongodong
repugnant
filthy, repulsive, repugnant. kalahd
unlikeable, abhorrent, repugnant. dongodong
repulsive
filthy, repulsive, disgusting. kasaut
filthy, repulsive, repugnant. kalahd
to make something filthy, repulsive, or disgusting. kasaute
reputable
reputable, bringing respect. kahdamwahu
reputable, bringing respect. koasoaramwahu
reputation
having a bad reputation, having a negative or unfavorable image, disgraceful. adsuwed
having a bad reputation, having a negative or unfavorable image, disgraceful. soarsuwed
having a good reputation, having a positive or favorable image, admirable. adamwahu
having a good reputation, having a positive or favorable image, admirable. soaramwahu
request
a request for tolerance when making a speech, lest one makes a mistake. elep lepin sepwulen
to make a sincere request for assistance; to pay one’s respects to high-titled people in the opening remarks of a speech. koasoamwoasoamw
to request a girl's hand in marriage; to request the use of a canoe. pekiwar
to request permission to leave; to confess; to announce, to make a statement. sakarada
to request, to ask a favor, to beg, to petition; to ask for permission to marry. pekipek
to request, to ask for permission, to beg to, to petition to. peki
to request; to get, to use one's connections to obtain something that is needed. kamangaida
require
to need, to require. anahne
to need, to require. eimwele
requisition
requisition, petition. pekipek
rescue
to help out, to rescue. koadoi-
to rescue, to free an animal or a person, to allow to escape; to salvage. kapit₃
research
to be researched, to be found. rop₂
research. risert
resemblance
likeness, resemblance. alemeng
resemblance, likeness. einiman
resemble
to resemble. einimane
resent
to complain about the unfairness of something; to resent something, such as a criticism or a jest taken seriously. akupwungki
resentful
belligerent, easily angered, pugnacious, resentful, bitter. kotuhwahu
reservation
really, definitely, wholeheartedly, without reservation. ahpw
reserved
reserved, secretive. loalrir
reserved, shy, containing one's feelings for fear of self-embarrassment or embarrassing others, constrained in one's action by a social situation, formal in one's relations with others; modest. eile
reserved, shy, containing one's feelings for fear of self-embarrassment or embarrassing others, constrained in one's action by a social situation, formal in one's relations with others; modest. mahk₁
reticent, reserved, inclined to be silent. loalsohpwa
reshape
to mend, to repair, to renew, to reshape, used principally with native objects. one
reside
to be stationed at, to be residing at; to be subject to. mihla
to reside. kousoan
residence
residence. kousoan
residence of a Nahnmwarki; a large feasthouse. walahileng
residence, a house in which a family lives together. imwalap
residence, a house in which a family lives together. imwen meir
residence, a house in which a family lives together. imwenei
the legendary residence of the Saudeleur in Nan Madol. Pahn Kedira
the legendary residence of the Saudeleur in Nan Madol. Pahnkedira
to take up residence in. towehla
resident
legal resident. kousoan mehlel
residue
residue. uwe₂
residue at the bottom of a cup of kava. mwoarok en sakau
residue of, after that of value has been extracted. uwen
residue of, after that of value has been extracted. wen₂
resign
to resign. risain
resilient
pliable, resilient. matamat₁
resist
to oppose, to resist (someone or an idea). kaundenkomw
to oppose, to resist (someone or an idea). kaundenkomwe
to resist. pelianda
to resist, to rebel. kaondenkomwe
resistance
opposition, resistance. kaundenkomw
resolution
a ceremony of conflict resolution, presided over by the Nahnmwarki; reconciliation, atonement. tohmw
cure, improvement, repair, renovation, resolution. kamwahula
proposal for resolution. kamwomwadahn koasoandi
resolve
to be cured, as of an illness, to be fixed, to be renovated, to be improved, to be repaired; to be pacified, to be resolved. kamwahula
to cure, as an illness; to fix, to renovate, to improve, to repair; to pacify, to resolve. kamwahwihala
resound
to reverberate, to resound. ngirisek
resource
attractive, attracting plentiful resources, such as food and other contributions to a feast, attracting admiration or honor. kepindau pilen
creation; environment, nature, resource. kepikipik
goods and resources supplied by non-relatives. koadelik
land resource. tehtehn palioamoar
marine resource. tehtehn paliesed
natural resource. pwarer en wahn sahpw
natural resource. tehte kepikipik
natural resource. wahn pwarer en sahpw
resource. pwarer en paii
resource, object or thing that serves some purpose. tehte₂
resources. saisai
thing, material, physical object of any kind; resource, supply; property. dipwisou
respect
lacking respect. sohwawi
reputable, bringing respect. kahdamwahu
reputable, bringing respect. koasoaramwahu
respect, honor. sakaradahn wahu
respect, support. koupwel
to gain respect. waunla
to honor, to pay respect to, to have a feast in honor of visiting Soupeidi. kawawih
to honor, to respect, to have a feast in honor of a visiting Soupeidi. kowou
to make a sincere request for assistance; to pay one’s respects to high-titled people in the opening remarks of a speech. koasoamwoasoamw
to respect, to honor, to recognize someone with an expression of respect. wauniki
to respect, to honor, to support. koupweliki
to show respect, to honor. kahka
valley, gorge; respect, honor; a kava ritual. wahu
respectable
respectful, respectable, honorable. waun
respectful
low, respectful, humble. karakarahk
obedient, respectful, willing. peik₂
respectful, respectable, honorable. waun
respectfully
respectfully. ni wahu
respond
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
response
a person that is passing by; a response given by a passer-by. kedindalewe
a response used when answering a call in a feast, pronounced with exaggerated lengthening of the vowel. eh₅
response, answer. inginleng
response, answer. pasapeng
responsibility
an assigned responsibility, obligation, or duty. kepwukoa
an assigned responsibility, obligation, or duty. koapwukoa
care, caretaking, assistance; responsibility. daulang
care, caretaking, assistance; responsibility. epwel₃
occupation, task, employment, responsibility, deed; party. doahk
responsibility. pwukepe
responsibility, assignment; share of food, reward; task. pwais
responsibility, obligation, duty. pwukoah
share (of something); responsibility. pweise
responsibilty
to delegate, to assign responsibilty to. kapwukoahki
responsible
to assign someone to be responsible for something. kepwukoahki
to assign someone to be responsible for something. koapwukoahki
to be responsible for immoral behavior. dipaniki
to be responsible for providing something or doing a task. pweisaniki
responsiveness
a chief's responsiveness to the needs of the people. keleunieng
resposible
to be resposible for, to be liable for. pwukoahki
rest
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 make one rest. kakoammoale
to make one rest. koammoale
to make one rest. rahnmwoale
to make someone rest for the remainder of the day. koammoalehdi
to make someone rest for the remainder of the day. rahnmwoalehdi
to rest. koammoal
to rest. rahnmwoal
to rest (on or in something serving as a mwoahl₁). nanmwoal₁
to stop and rest during an overland journey. keidialidi
restart
to restart, to start over, as in the preparation of kava; to refill. audsapahl
restaurant
restaurant; cookhouse, cabinet, particularly one in which food is stored. imwen mwenge
rested
to be rested after the day's activities. koammoaldi
to be rested after the day's activities. rahnmwoaldi
restless
active, lively, uneasy; restless, with reference to a child. lierkik
restless while trying to go to sleep. selitilit
restless, of someone seriously ill. tohtohlos
restless, said of one who cannot sit still. pwidingai
restless; uncomfortable, causing minor discomfort, distressed. lakalok
restless; uncomfortable, causing minor discomfort, distressed. lokalok
to be anxious, eager, restless. lidoar
restlessness
anxiety, distress, worry; restlessness. selit
restoration
restoration. onohn sapahl
restore
to restore. kourek sapahl
to restore. onohn sapahl
to restore (something). kourek sapahlih
to restore (something). onohn sapahlih
restrain
to restrain, to contain, to set conditions. kiampwuke
to restrain, to forbid. kalik
restraint
patience, restraint; a way of concealing knowledge and of sharing it at auspicious times. inamah
patience, restraint; a way of concealing knowledge and of sharing it at auspicious times. kanengamah
restrict
of a man, restricted by his wife from spending time with his friends. selimwur
to bend, to bend to one's will; to restrict, to imprison. kakose
restriction
restriction, prohibition, ban. inapw
restriction, prohibition, ban. inepw
restriction, prohibition, ban. koupwin
restroom
restroom, toilet. perehn kainen
restroom, toilet. perehn kotala
restructure
to be reorganized, to be restructured, to be re-established, to be reconsidered. koasoansapahl
to reorganize, to restructure, to re-establish, to reconsider. koasoansapahlih
result
consequence, result. kisehn
end, of an event; result, consequence. imwilah
fruit, flower; offspring; result. wah
having a bad effect, providing bad results. lipwsuwed
of good effect; providing good results. lipwamwahu
of good effect; providing good results. lipwmwahu
of no consequence, having no result. imwilamwahl
result of one's work, handiwork; writing, handwriting, signature. menginpeh
to become, to turn into, to result in. wiahla
undesirable result, problem, difficulty. kahpwal
resurrect
to be risen, to be resurrected. iasada
to resuscitate (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death; to raise from the dead, to resurrect. kaiasada
resurrection
resurrection. iasada
resuscitate
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
to resuscitate (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death; to raise from the dead, to resurrect. kaiasada
retain
to be held, to be detained; to be retained, to be maintained, to be sustained. kolokoldi
to hold, to detain; to retain, to maintain, to sustain. kol
retaliate
to repay, to give back in recompense or reply, to retaliate. dipuk
retarded
crazy, mad, mentally retarded. kisingai
dizzy; confusing; mentally ill or retarded. sahliel
reticent
quiet, silent, reticent; said of one who doesn't like to talk. mwokuhku₁
reticent, reserved, inclined to be silent. loalsohpwa
retire
to cease the day's activity; to retire. koammoaldihsang
to cease the day's activity; to retire. koammoalehdihsang
to cease the day's activity; to retire. rahnmwoaldihsang
to cease the day's activity; to retire. rahnmwoalehdihsang
to retire from the ministry, used among Protestants. waunla
retract
to have the foreskin of the penis retracted. dap
to insert or retract. kapwad
to retract the foreskin or prepuce. kadapa
retribution
curse, spiritual retribution. riahla
retributive
retributive, requiring requital in kind, for good or evil. akepweipwei₁
retrieve
to be retrieved from a hole with one's hand, to be gagged by one's finger; to be grabbed at, of a woman's vagina. pwedipwed
to retrieve from a hole with one's hand, to reach or stick a hand into a hole; to gag oneself with one's finger; to grab at a woman's vagina. pwadik₁
return
to arrive by sea; to return from fishing. pas₁
to be returned, to be rejected. kapwurupwur
to be returned, to be rejected. koapwurupwur
to become feral, to return to a wild state, of animals. arewella
to return. pwur
to return. sapahl
to return an action in kind, to reciprocate. kasapahl
to return to. pwure₂
to return to. sapahlih
to return, to reject; to repound kava. kapwure
reveal
to be brought up, as a subject in a conversation; to be revealed. kapwarapwarada
to admit, to confess; to reveal. lakahda
to admit, to confess; to reveal. ndahda
to admit, to confess; to reveal. wehkada
to be revealed, to be found, to be concluded via a formal investigation . kedierekda
to betray; to reveal a secret; to give away, without motivation or compensation. pangala
to bring up, as a subject in conversation; to reveal. kapwarehda
to confess, to reveal, to disclose, to admit. wehk
to reveal. kadehdehda
to reveal a secret. kadilla
to reveal misbehavior, to confess. wehdip
to reveal verbally. ketia₁
to reveal, to find, to conclude via a formal investigation. kadiarakada
to reveal, to leak, as a secret. kapwadala
to reveal; to bring to light₁. pwahda
revelation
a revelation of misbehavior; confession. wehdip
dream; source of a revelation. eliman
dream; source of revelation. ouremen
revelation. koudiahl
revelation. pwahda
Revelations
Revelations, a book in the Kadehde Kapw (New Testament). Kaudiahl
revenge
revenge. akudup suwed
to avenge, to take revenge on. ikih
revengeful
to be jealous, to be envious; to be revengeful, to be vindictive. luwak
revenue
income, revenue. kapidolong₃
reverberate
of a sound, to reverberate; to cause a ringing in one's ears; to make one's skin crawl. duhr
to reverberate, to resound. ngirisek
reverberation
reverberation. ngirisek
reverse
to back up, to go in reverse. pahk₃
to put in reverse, of a vehicle. kosdang
review
its evaluation, review. petehkpe
to inspect, examine, check; to review, to edit. dawih
reviewer
laboratory technician, medical examiner; judge, in a competition; reviewer; customs agent, baggage inspector. sounkeseu
revitalize
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
revolver
pistol, revolver. pisdor
reward
cost, price, fee, rental payment, reward. isepe
cost, wage, salary, compensation, reward. pweipwei₂
payment or reward; food or kava provided in return for labor; food provided for a hunting or fishing trip. keting
payment or reward; food provided in return for labor; food provided for a hunting or fishing trip. kating
responsibility, assignment; share of food, reward; task. pwais
tribute, reward; payment, fare, salary, stipend; fee; gift; tax; interest (as on a bank account). isais
ra re rh ri ro ru -top-
rheum
rheum, sleep, the crust around the eyes formed during sleep. pwinan
rheum, sleep, the crust around the eyes formed during sleep. pwunan
rheum, sleep, the crust around the eyes formed during sleep; conjunctivitis, commonly called pink eye. moahrokenleng
rheumatism
arthritis, rheumatism, gout. nankoakonmedek
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
fish sp., trigger fish, possibly a variety of Rhinecanthus aculeatus, normally found in the lagoon and on patch reefs and the barrier reef. lioli
Rhinecanthus rectangulus
fish sp., trigger fish, possibly Rhinecanthus rectangulus, normally found in the lagoon and on patch reefs and the barrier reef. pwuhpw
Rhipidura kubaryi
bird sp., Pohnpei fantail, Rhipidura kubaryi. likepisir
Rhizophora apiculata
mangrove sp., Rhizophora apiculata; commonly used in the building of feasthouses; also used for dye, planting sticks, house poles, and firewood. akapa
Rhizophora mucronata
mangrove sp., four-petalled mangrove, Rhizophora mucronata, used for house posts, charcoal, and firewood; roots used in medicine. akelel
Rhode Island
Rhode Island. Roud Ailen
rhyme
rhyme. raim
Rhynchospora rugosa
plant spp., Eleocharis ochrostachys, Rhynchospora rugosa subsp. lavarum, and Schoenus achaetus. matamat₂
ra re rh ri ro ru -top-
rib
main rib of the stem of a palm frond; any hard straw-like object. nohk
rib. tihn kopwou
ribbon
ribbon, lace. repen₂
tape, braid, ribbon for sewing. teip
ribbon fern
fern sp., Haplopteris elongata, ribbon fern. mwosou
rice
a dish made by cooking rice with ripe bananas, mashing the mixture, and then adding coconut cream. rais dol uht
fried rice. rais pirain
rice paddy. dampwo
rice, Oryza sativa. rais
rich
rich, wealthy, having many possessions. kepwehpwe
to be rich. ahnek kepwe
to make one rich. kepeiahda
rid
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
riddle
riddle. kahk₂
to ask a riddle. kahk₂
ride
to jump; to catch a ride with. lusuk
to ride a bicycle. pwaisikel
to ride in or on a vehicle. dake₁
rider
rider, passenger, driver. soundake
rider, passenger, driver. soundakepe
ridge
mountain ridge. pedlepen nahna
mountain ridge. pwelengen nahna
ridge cap; ridge of a roof, or of land. pwalang₂
ridgecap; ridge of a roof, or of land. pweleng
top, peak, summit, ridge. koadoke
ridge cap
ridge cap. pwarapwar
ridge cap; ridge of a roof, or of land. pwalang₂
ridgecap
ridgecap; ridge of a roof, or of land. pweleng
ridgepole
ridgepole of a building. soahrong
rifle
air gun, air rifle. kukusuh
gun, as a rifle or speargun. kesik
right
Right?; Isn't it true?. kaud
correct, right, just₂. pwung
equal right. pwuhng parek
historical right, a human right based on indigenous history. pwungen poadoapoad
inalienable right. pwungmanaman
justice, right, truth. pwuhng
perfect, just right. lel₂
perfect, just right. leltih
perfect, just right. pwakan
right, as a location. maun
right, that which is morally correct, just, or honorable. inen
right field
right field, in baseball. raido
right side
right side. palimaun
right}s
declaration of right}s. kalohkpen pwung akan
righteous
righteous. pwung
right-hand
right-hand. kehlap
rim
rim of a wooden wheel. kilin mehn kadahr
ring₁
ring₁, as for the finger. rihng
ring₁, ornament, fastened to the prepuce or an earlobe. dokentei
to put a ring₁ in an animal's nose. deitimw
ring₂
of a sound, to reverberate; to cause a ringing in one's ears; to make one's skin crawl. duhr
to be split, of a husked coconut; to be rung, of a bell. les₂
to ring₂ resonantly, like a bell or a kava stone. wawair
to ring₂, of one's ears; to whistle through the air, as a bullet. dengng
to ring₂, of one's ears; to whistle through the air, as a bullet. dingng
to ring₂, to collide. sek₁
to split a husked coconut; to ring₂ a bell. leser
to strike or hit something that makes noise; to ring₂, as a bell. seker
ringing
of a sound, to reverberate; to cause a ringing in one's ears; to make one's skin crawl. duhr
ringworm
ringworm; a type of fungal skin disease that results in round, rough, and very itchy rashes. kilin kutuwa
ringworm bush
candle bush, also called ringworm bush, Senna alata, used in the treatment of the disease called kilin waii. tuhkehn kilin waii
rinse
to rinse one's mouth, to gargle. dawado
to rinse one's mouth, to gargle. mwukumwuk
rip
to rip open; to break into a house. wehd₂
ripe
almost ripe, as of bananas and mangoes; light₁, of a color. merimer
almost ripe, ready to harvest. seringiring
of breadfruit, ripe, soft, and sweet when cooked; overripe, rotten, spoiled, decayed. mat₁
old, aged; ripe. mah
partially ripened, of breadfruit. dukol
ripe breadfruit, before the stage called maikol; the first day of the ripening of breadfruit prepared by the dokomei method. meikanu
ripe, before the stage called mat, of breadfruit only; the first day of the ripening of breadfruit prepared by the dokomei method. kanu
ripe, ready to eat, of fruit. matenei
to age, of food; to let get ripe. kamat
ripen
a method of artificially ripening breadfruit by twisting off the stem and placing a piece of rotten ohd stem or salt water in the resulting hole and allowing it to age for at least one day. dokomei
to begin to ripen. matoaloal
ripping saw
ripping saw. reseres en pwal
rise
easily awakened, early rising . pehmitik
rise, low hill; heap; humpback. mpwoampw
to be risen, to be resurrected. iasada
to begin to rise, of the tide. ihtik
to fill by means of a pump; to cause to rise by adding yeast in the making of bread. kampwose
to flow; to rise or flood, of a stream. pwil₂
to just begin to rise, said of the tide following a low tide. dinginpei
to rise, of the sun and the moon; to shine, to light₁ up, to illuminate; to appear on the surface of water. dak
to rise, of the tide. id₂
to rise; to shine; to illuminate. dakada
to swell; to rise, as of bread. mpwosada
rising
of a stream, rising and fast₁ flowing. ahdomour
rite
divination, spell, magical rite. pweh
ritual
a ritual to request permission from a high chief and the enihlap to prepare lihli and to ask for their blessing. pwudemei
a traditional ritual made to a spirit to maintain the fertility of the soil. pwungen sahpw
ancient Pohnpeian rituals, of a mystical nature; in a Western religious context, black magic, witchcraft. dikedik en eni
the annual ritual of supplication and thanksgiving for the land as part of the worship of Nahnsapwe, celebrated in Kitti. Pwongin Wene
the annual ritual of supplication and thanksgiving for the land as part of the worship of Nahnsapwe, held in Nan Madol; concluded with the sacrfice of a turtle to Nahnsamwohl. Pwonginsapw
the great ritual performed at Nan Madol in which the stomach of a sea turtle was fed to an eel known as Nahnsamwohl, the embodiment of Nahnisohnsapw, presided over by a priest holding the title of Nahlaimw. Sarawi Lapalap
valley, gorge; respect, honor; a kava ritual. wahu
ritual
the great ritual performed at Nan Madol in which the stomach of a sea turtle was fed to an eel known as Nahnsamwohl, the embodiment of Nahnisohnsapw, presided over by a priest holding the title of Nahlaimw. Pwohng Lapalap
river
a river in Nett. Nanpil
a section (kousapw) in Nett; the name of a river in Nett. Nanipil
name of the second largest river system on Pohnpei, located in Kitti. Lehnmesi
river. pillap
river snapper
fish sp., river snapper, Lutjanus argentimaculatus. asimel
ra re rh ri ro ru -top-
road
main road, usually one for vehicular traffic, highway. allap
on the road. nanial
public road, main road. elen wehi
road, street, trail, path; line; way. ahl₁
side path, a small path off the main one; shortcut; secondary road. alesop
roadblock
a roadblock. roudplok
roadblock. rohdplok
to set up a roadblock, to block the road. rohdplokih
to set up a roadblock, to block the road. roudplokih
roam
to roam. kohselewi
to roam around aimlessly. andereseli
roast
to cook, roast, broil, toast, etc. inihn
rob
to steal, to rob. pirap
robe
cloak, robe. koupuhp
cloak, robe. likoupuhp
robot
robot. ropwat
rock
a large, overhanging rock in U which bears a waterfall during heavy rain. Pahn Takai
a rock on Pahnwi that pregnant women climbed to strengthen their stomach muscles. Takain Rihp Kapehd
stone, rock, flint of a cigarette lighter; statue. takai
to rock a baby in a hammock or swing; to sway one's arms while walking; to push something hanging from a rope. kelikahsih
rock badger
rock badger, also called a rock hyrax, Procavia capensis. rakpadser
rock slide
rock slide. rengk
rocker
the rocker or curvature of the hull of a canoe as it rises to the bow and stern. sepen wahr
rocket
rocket, missle. roaked
rocket, space ship. sopin nanwehwe
rock-paper-scissors
a game, rock-paper-scissors. saike
a game, rock-paper-scissors. sangke
rocky
rocky area. mweli
rugged, rocky. pwukiaki
rod
a stick or rod used for cleaning a pipe (for smoking). sedruhru
fishing rod. mehn epiep
rod, as a shepherd's rod; scepter. irar
roguish
roguish, reckless, from the name of the spirit called Pwidingeu. pwidingeu
roll
to be rolled over, of inanimate objects; to swing or turn. piruwek
to be rolled, to be moved while rotating. ketepwur
to call out, to call a roll, as by a teacher. likuwer
to prepare food with grated coconut, to mix things together; to roll in sugar; to rub fat on food for flavor. uter
to prepare food with grated coconut, to mix things together; to roll in sugar; to rub fat on food for flavor. utere
to push, slide, or roll any light object with wheels. kadahre
to roll a toy wheel, to roll any toy with wheels. kadahr
to roll a toy wheel, to roll any toy with wheels. kadahr
to roll, of objects too heavy to lift. uke
to roll, to move while rotating. katapwure
to roll, typically of heavy objects. tapwur
to roll; of fish, to school₁ during spawning season. dahr
to wrap around; to roll a cigarette. pid₁
roll call
roll call. likuwer
romance
love, affection, romance, devotion. limpoak
love, affection, romance, devotion. nantehlap
love, affection, romance, devotion. ninsehlap
love, affection, romance, devotion. nintehleng
Romans
Romans, a book in the Kadehde Kapw (New Testament); the city of Rome, as it is written in the Bible, but pronounced Rohmw. Rom
romantic
loving, romantic, generous, affectionate, devoted. limpoak
loving, romantic, generous, affectionate, devoted. nantehlap
loving, romantic, generous, affectionate, devoted. ninsehlap
loving, romantic, generous, affectionate, devoted. nintehleng
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
Rome
Romans, a book in the Kadehde Kapw (New Testament); the city of Rome, as it is written in the Bible, but pronounced Rohmw. Rom
Rome. Rohmw
roof
ivory nut palm, Metroxylon amicarum, the fronds of which are used for making thatch, also used in making traditional medicines; roof; thatch. oahs₁
roof of the mouth, palate. ngatangat
to roof a building with thatch; to attach a piece of roofing material. oase
to roof a building with thatch; to have a feast for the roofing of a building. ngked
to roof a building; to attach a piece of roofing material. ngkad
to roof with thatch, accompanied by a feast. dadimai
to roof with thatch, accompanied by a feast. oas
roofing
tin roofing. oasmete
tin roofing. pelien mete
room
room, cover, protection. pere
roomy
roomy; free, at ease in doing something; fluent; effortless. maledek
rooster
a rooster that crows at unexpected times. maleken tiasang
a rooster with colorful feathers, thought by some to be an earlier, generic word for 'rooster', now replaced by kihng₁. litahn
rooster, said to have been so-called after King George of England. kihng₁
young rooster. kupwinking
root
clump of roots of kava, or of the wild yam kehpineir, or of sugarcane. sarang
root of a plant having cluster roots, such as sugar cane; a bundle of something. uhn
root₁
to root₁, while looking for something; to scratch, as of a chicken. senser₁
to root₁, while looking for something; to search for something by unearthing it, to scratch, as of a chicken. sarep
to root₁, while looking for something; to search for something by unearthing it, to scratch, as of a chicken. sarip
to sew, to stitch; to dig; to root₁, as a pig. dehk
to sew, to stitch; to dig; to root₁, as a pig. deidei
root₂
earthworm, intestinal worm; hair roots of kava. kamwatel
earthworm, intestinal worm; hair roots of kava. kamwetel
supporting roots of a tree, as of banyan, sadak, or pwulok; supporting slope of a mountain. alaul
upright breather roots of the mangrove tree. tuh
newly sprouted root₂; hanging root, as of a banyan tree. kik₁
root₂. kaleu
root₂. kalo
root₂, stump, base of a tree; beginning. tahp
rope
a jump rope. epini
a rope or vine that is used to drag something. selin weke
a small rope that is attached to the resek, the two poles attached to the sail of a sailing canoe, used to furl the sail. erongleng
anchor; rope used for tying boats or canoes. peudek
boom sheet, sail rope. lih₃
girdle; string, rope or similar objects for fastening. mehn pirapir
rope or vine tied to the back of a log that is being dragged to guide it or to control its speed while descending a hill. selmwur
rope, cord, line, string. sahl
rope, string, vine, as a yam vine. oh₅
string or rope for a water container (isek), used to carry the container or to tie it down to a canoe. ohn pweirek
string or rope for a water container (isek), used to carry the container or to tie it to a canoe. selin isek
the rope used to raise or lower the sail on a sailing canoe. akalap
to make sennit (rope made of coconut fiber). dakihd
to make sennit (rope made of coconut fiber). koalepwel
to make sennit (rope made of coconut fiber). koalihd
rosary
rosary. rosario₁
to say the rosary. rosario₁
rose
flower, any flowering plant; rose. rohs
flower, any flowering plant; rose. wahn rohs
rose apple
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
rot
rot, decay. soumet
to rot, to decay. soumetla
rotten
of breadfruit, ripe, soft, and sweet when cooked; overripe, rotten, spoiled, decayed. mat₁
of breadfruit, rotten or overripe. semwak
of breadfruit, rotten or overripe. semwek
rotten egg. pweisenwair
rotten to the core. loalsuwed
rotten, of fruit. mwokuhr
rotten, of wood. mwasod
rotten, of wood. mwosod
to become rotten or overripe, said of breadfruit. semwekla
rough
a rough area in the ocean caused by converging currents. poangot
bumpy, rough, not smooth. mwangaingai
gritty, rough, not smooth. arekarek
rough. tiakahk suwed
rough, not smooth. saraser
rough, of the ocean. eiei₁
rough, of the ocean; literally ‘full of waves’. ilokin
round
round, circular. pwonopwon
to make a round of visits. kakahnseli
roundabout
to go by by canoe or boat by going outside the barrier reef; to travel in a roundabout way. pidekilik₁
rounds
to make the rounds. raun₁
row
mounded row, as in a garden. une
row, group, always appears with the construct suffix. kahn₁
series, group, row, line, as a line of titles; mountain range; small stream. kahng₂
to be lined up in a sequence; to do x times in a row. keirekala
to hoe, to make a row with a hoe. poakune
to line up in a sequence; to do x times in a row. kairakala
rowdy
rowdy, boisterous. wedipidip
rowlock
rowlock, oarlock. rohlak
royal
royal, noble. iso
royalty
the presence of royalty, typically resulting in an abundance of food and festivities. edin mwamwar uh
title holder in the Nahnmwarki line, the ranks of Noahs and above; now commonly used to mean any of the top twelve title holders in the Nahnmwarki line; anyone who is entitled to sit on the front platform of a feasthouse; royalty; from sohpei- + -di. Sohpeidi
title holder in the Nahnmwarki line, the ranks of Noahs and above; now commonly used to mean any of the top twelve title holders in the Nahnmwarki line; anyone who is entitled to sit on the front platform of a feasthouse; royalty. Soupeidi
ra re rh ri ro ru -top-
rub
to be rubbed. irisek
to caress, to rub, to pat affectionately; to pat the back end of a canoe on the outrigger side, a ceremonial action done after the construction of the canoe is completed and before it is launched to insure it will be seaworthy; done as part of the worship of Nahnolosomw. damwer
to caress, to rub, to pat affectionately; to pat the back end of a canoe on the outrigger side, a ceremonial action done after the construction of the canoe is completed and before it is launched to insure it will be a good canoe as part of the worship of Nahnolosomw. demwidemw
to rub noses, the traditional form of a kiss. mpoake
to rub noses, the traditional form of a kiss. resenlangih
to rub noses, the traditional form of a kiss. resenleng
to rub noses, the traditional form of a kiss. sisinleng
to rub noses, the traditional form of a kiss, used in association with children. mehn₂
to rub something to make a fire by friction. iding₂
to rub, to massage. el₁
to rub, to massage. eliel₁
to rub; to erase. iris
rubber
rubber raft, life raft. rahp komi
rubber, plastic, rubber band. komi
rubber, plastic, rubber band. kumi
rubber band
rubber, plastic, rubber band. komi
rubber, plastic, rubber band. kumi
rubber tree
tree sp., rubber tree, Ficus elastica. rapwa
ruby
ruby. rupi
rucksack
backpack, pack, rucksack. ruksaku
rudder
steering paddle; rudder. ilihl
rude
impertinent, rude. mwomwawas
rude, discourteous. serekeileng
ruffled
ray-like, fanning, kinky, ruffled. sirang
rug
a rag for wiping one's feet upon entering a house; a rug. likoun irine
a rag for wiping one's feet upon entering a house; a rug. mwoaltehnpwel
remnant of cloth; rug, carpet. pingin likou
rugby
rugby, American football. rakupi
rugged
rugged, rocky. pwukiaki
ruggedness
ruggedness. pwukiaki
ruin
to be broken, ruined, destroyed, spoiled, injured. ohla
calamity, ruin, destruction, curse, due to supernatural causes. kahriepe
calamity, ruin, destruction, curse, due to supernatural causes. keriahpe
disadvantage; cause of ruin. kaupe
ruin, damage, wound, injury. ohla
to break, to destroy, to corrupt, to injure, to ruin. kawehla
to disgrace, to ruin, to slander. kasuwedih
ruins
scar, trace, ruins. mowe
Rukia longirostra
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
rule
organization, structure, rule, plan, plot, procedure, agreement; judgment, pronouncement, decision, solution. koasoandi
rule, regulation. kosonned en mwadong
to rule, to lead₁, to direct, to head, to boss. kaun
ruler
lord, ruler. Sahu
lord, ruler, a bound form of the word Sahu, as in Saudeleur. Sau-
ruler, for measuring. ruhl
ruler, leader, director, head, boss. kaun
ruler, tape measure. mehn sohng
the ruler of And atoll; along with Soukisehnleng, he crowned Isokelekel as the first Nahnmwarki. Soulik en And
the ruler of Lehdau, an area of land in central Madolenihmw who, along with Lapen Wapar and Kulap, was responsible for for guarding the Nahnmwarki wherever he traveled; now a high title in Madolenihmw. Kiroun en Lehdau
rum
rum. roam
rumble
to collapse with a crashing noise; to rumble, as of one's stomach. kioaroahr
rumor
gossip, rumor. kauduhd
gossip, rumor. rongapar
talk, conversation, discussion, rumor, story₁. koasoai
talk, conversation, discussion, rumor, story₁, adage, parable. pilepil
to arrange, to assemble, to put together; to start a rumor. kakone
to fabricate a lie₁, to start a rumor. kinehda
run
to compete; to disagree with one another; to run against another, as in an election. uhpene
to flee, to escape, to run away. tangdowi
to run a one hundred meter dash. iakumehda
to run a relay race. rerei
to run aground. ser₂
to run off with, to elope; to escape, to flee. sopohla
to run or swim the final lap₂ in a race. kesso
to run the hurdles. kepirmeliek
to run to. tenge
to run, as of water; to shed₁; to flow, trickle, or drip. ker₁
to run; to flee; to swim, of fish. kereu₂
to run; to flee; to swim, of fish. tang
to speak incessantly; to run, said of a machine. lallal
to walk or run in the rain without any cover. dilin keteu
to walk or run in the rain without any cover. lukehdingiding
runners
to put out runners in all directions, of a yam vine. kepeira
runny
runny, of colors in materials; pale, of the face as after a sudden shock; blue, of the face as when cold; puckered up, of the mouth as after eating unripe bananas. reirei₂
runoff election
runoff election. kamehlel en usuhs
runoff election. usuhs sapahl
runt
runt, of a litter; smallest one, as of a bunch of coconuts. kapwer
runway
airstrip, runway. kassohro
rush
hurried, rushed; anxious; urgent. karuwaru
hurried, rushed; urgent. kahdahd
to be yanked, to be snatched, to be jerked; to be rushed. peserek
to hasten, to rush something. karwa
to hasten, to rush something. kerwa
to hurry, to rush, to feel anxious. keruwa
to yank, to snatch, to jerk; to rush. sereki
Russia
Russia. Ruhsia
rust
small fragment of metal, a flake of rust. diperen mete
rusty
rusty, corroded. mer
rusty jobfish
fish sp., rusty jobfish, Aphareus rutilans. lol imwin pwadaik toantoal
Ruth
Ruth, a book in the Kadehde Mering (Old Testament). Rud₂
Ruth, the wife of Boaz. Rud₁
Ruvettus pretiosus
fish sp., castor-oil fish, Ruvettus pretiosus. deikenepeng
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