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UFO
UFO (unidentified flying object). iuepoh
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ugly
ugly. kersuwed
ugly; matted looking, as wet feathers. piokiok
ugly; sad-looking. massuwed
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ukulele
ukulele. ukulehle
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ulcer
ulcer. soumwahu en nan mpwei
ulcerate
to be infected with yaws; to ulcerate. kens
to be infected with yaws; to ulcerate. nihke
ultimately
and ultimately, pronounced with exaggerated vowel length. oh₇
ultimatum
an ultimatum issued by a Nahnmwarki. keweriwer
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umbilical cord
umbilical cord. selin pwuhs
umbrella
umbrella, cover. amper
umbrella, cover. kadauk
umbrella, cover. koamoarop
umpire
umpire, referee. ampaia
umpire, referee. simpang
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un-
a negative prefix meaning not, in-, or un-. sa-
unacceptable
unacceptable, not well liked, only with reference to people. dohranai
unaccustomed
to be unaccustomed to, to be unfamiliar with. sahn
unanimous
entire, whole, unanimous, complete; normal. unsek
unappreciative
wasteful, unappreciative. kasohlap
unaquainted
to be mutually unaquainted. pasahnpene
unarmed
to be unburdened or empty-handed; to travel without provisions; to be unarmed, to have no weapon. kahiep
unassuming
humble, unassuming, meek. aktikitik
humble, unassuming, meek, down to earth. nan kapehd ohpampap
humble, unassuming, meek, down to earth. ohpampap
unattractive
disgusting, unattractive. likesileng
unpopular; unattractive. rekeseipwel
unpopular; unattractive. sapakaris
unaware
to be unaware of; to be uninformed about. sasairiki
unbelieving
skeptical, unbelieving. seupwoson
unbiased
impartial, unbiased, unprejudiced. soupoupoar
unburdened
to be unburdened or empty-handed; to travel without provisions; to be unarmed, to have no weapon. kahiep
unhindered or unburdened by children or things. dapwan
unhindered or unburdened by children or things. depwen
unceasing
unceasing, everlasting; infinite. sekehtok
uncertain
to find something confusing, difficult to understand, or mysterious, to be uncertain about. pwonopwoniki
uncircumcised
stuffed up, clogged; virginal (derogatory); uncircumcised. pon
uncircumcised penis. wilepon
uncircumcised penis. wulopon
uncivilized
dark; pagan, uncivilized, uneducated, uncultured, primitive. rotorot
uncle
maternal uncle, mother's youngest brother. ullapitik
uncle, of the same clan; any person one's mother would call brother. ullap
unclean
messy, unsanitary, filthy, unclean. samin
unclear
cloudy, blurred, fogged up, smoky; obscure, unclear. edied
to be difficult to understand, to be unclear or indistinct; to be ignorant. sawehwe
uncomfortable
restless; uncomfortable, causing minor discomfort, distressed. lakalok
restless; uncomfortable, causing minor discomfort, distressed. lokalok
uncomfortable, not fitting well; inappropriate; unstable, shaky. soansuwed
unconcerned
free, idle; unconcerned, untroubled. mwelehlap
free, idle; unconcerned, untroubled. pisek
thoughtless, insensitive, unconcerned about imposing on others. salamalam
to pay no attention to, to be unconcerned. mehndahki
to pay no attention to, to be unconcerned about. sokorohnki
unconcerned, carefree; folly, foolish. seukautih
unconcerned, carefree; folly, foolish. soukautih
unconcerned, impassive, careless. sohnsenoh
unconcerned, impassive, careless. sounsenoh
unconscious
unconscious, unresponsive. sohte kehnwasa
uncooked
raw, uncooked. amas
uncooperative
uncooperative. saminimin
uncountable
a great many, an uncountable number. ngeder
uncover
to be found conclusively, to be discovered conclusively , to be concluded, to be uncovered. dierekda
to be removed, as of a lid, to be uncovered. wahleng
to be removed, as of a lid, to be uncovered. wak₁
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
uncultivated
primary forest, jungle, area overgrown with trees; uncultivated land; said to be the dwelling place of spirits (eni). nanwel
uncultured
dark; pagan, uncivilized, uneducated, uncultured, primitive. rotorot
empty-headed, ignorant, lacking knowledge, uncultured, having no understanding of Pohnpeian culture (tiahk). marasaras
undefiled
virgin, pure, undefiled. maipwon
virgin, pure, undefiled. meipwon
undemanding
not choosy, undemanding. seulipilipil
under
below, under (him, her, or it), lower; when used in place names, pah is west of powe. pah₁
underarm
underarm odor. dawang
underestimate
to underestimate, to belittle. katik₃
undergarment
underwear, undergarments; liner for a dress. koahloal
underpurlin
in a traditional Pohnpeian house, an underpurlin that runs parallel and close to the ridgepole; there are two of these, one on each side of the roof. pwahla
in a traditional Pohnpeian house, an underpurlin that runs the length of the house resting on and attached to the ends of the lohlohtik; there are two of these, one on each side of the roof. ndape pahn mwaramwar
undershirt
undershirt. ranning
understand
to be understood, to be clear or distinct; to be thoroughly knowledgeable. wehwe₁
to be difficult to understand, to be unclear or indistinct; to be ignorant. sawehwe
to completely understand. eruwahn
to know, to understand. ese
to know, to understand. mwahngih
understanding
well-informed; understanding. wenrahn
underwear
briefs, men's underwear. pirihp
to go without underwear. neipi
underwear. sarmada
underwear, undergarments; liner for a dress. koahloal
underworld
"the place of no return", the underworld that is the location of Kahnikepir, the bridge where the souls of the dead have to sing well before being allowed to cross over to Pahsed, the Pohnpeian heaven beneath the sea. Wasahn Soupwur
the door to the underworld, below the ocean, the entrance to the first Heaven of traditional Pohnpeian religion. Wenihmw en Pahsed
underworld, below the ocean; the name of Heaven in traditional Pohnpeian religion, where beautiful souls sing night and day. Pahsed
undomesticated
wild, untamed; undomesticated. arewel
undress
to take off clothing, to be undressed. pwuhrsang
to undress, to take off, of clothing. kapwuhrasang
unearth
to be unearthed, of a plant such as kava. sar₂
to unearth, of a plant such as kava. sarek₃
uneasy
active, lively, uneasy; restless, with reference to a child. lierkik
to be distressed, uneasy, anxious, to be uptight. daid
uneducated
dark; pagan, uncivilized, uneducated, uncultured, primitive. rotorot
unenthusiastic
peaceful, easygoing, unenthusiastic, slow moving, passive, lethargic. meleilei
unequal
unequal, uneven, not flush. sapahrek
uneven
unequal, uneven, not flush. sapahrek
uneven, chipped, as of the edge of the blade of a knife. madap
unexpected
dangerous, harmful; unexpected. keper
unthinkable, unexpected. somedewe
unfair
said of one who unfairly favors his relatives or friends when distributing food. kisepil
to be deceptive, to be unfair; to cuckold, to cheat, to deceive. kapweipwei
unfair, partial, inequitable. sapairair
unfaithful
pumpkin; squash; Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita pepo; one who has an unfaithful spouse. pwengkin
unfaithful, irresolute, negligent, disloyal. soaloaloapwoat
unfaithfulness
unfaithfulness, irresolution, negligence, disloyalty. soaloaloapwoat
unfamiliar
to be unaccustomed to, to be unfamiliar with. sahn
unfavorable
having a bad reputation, having a negative or unfavorable image, disgraceful. adsuwed
having a bad reputation, having a negative or unfavorable image, disgraceful. soarsuwed
unfit
appearing physically out of shape or unfit; flexible, springy, disjointed, limping, used to describe a manner of walking. kiahweliwel
unfold
to be unfolded. welpeseng
to unfold. welikpeseng
unforgiving
unloving, heartless, unfriendly, unforgiving. sempoak
unfortunate
unfortunate, unlucky, poor. sapai
unlucky, unfortunate. maiai
unfriendly
sickly or unhealty looking, having an unhealthy complexion, having an unfriendly appearance. poh suwed
unloving, heartless, unfriendly, unforgiving. sempoak
ungrateful
ungrateful, insensitive, insincere. kenehnlo
unhappy
to be unhappy or reluctant about something. toutouki
unhealty
sickly or unhealty looking, having an unhealthy complexion, having an unfriendly appearance. poh suwed
unhindered
unhindered or unburdened by children or things. dapwan
unhindered or unburdened by children or things. depwen
unhurried
unhurried, slow at an activity. sepitipit
unicornfish
fish sp., a type of unicornfish. wihwi
fish sp., bignose unicornfish, Naso vlamingii. kitik₂
fish sp., bluespine unicornfish, Naso unicornis. pwulak
uniform
military uniform. likoun sounpei
unify
to be combined, to be unified . kekeurahpene
to combine, to unify. keurahpene
uninformed
to be unaware of; to be uninformed about. sasairiki
to be uninformed about. saireiranki
uninformed. keinimek
uninhibited
forward, uninhibited, outgoing. limedramin
uninhibited, bold, daring; shameless. eimah
uninhibited, bold, not shy, not mahk. soukelengsapw
union
union, association, any cooperative venture; cooperation. minimin
unison
equal, even, flush, parallel, in unison. pahrek
unit
a Japanese unit of measurement of area, approximately 36 square feet. supwo
an autonomous paramount chiefdom; a political unit, as a municipality, district, state, country, or kingdom. wehi₂
section, unit, article, border, limit. ire₃
unite
to unite, to combine. kaurapene
United Nations
United Nations. Iunaided Neisin
United Nations Day
United Nations Day, October 24th, an official holiday on Pohnpei. Rahnen Iunaided Neisin
United States
America, United States of America. Amerika
unity
unity or solidarity among clansmen. deidein pwulak sou
university
university. iunipersidi
unkept
unkept, scruffy, not well maintained. marekek
unkneaded
unkneaded, as of bread. soumwut
unleavened bread
unleavened bread. pilawa me sohte doal ihs
unlikeable
unlikeable, abhorrent, repugnant. dongodong
unlimited
unlimited, infinite. soire
unload
to unload, as cargo; to throw down fruit from a tree. akeredi
unloving
unloving, heartless, unfriendly, unforgiving. sempoak
unlucky
unfortunate, unlucky, poor. sapai
unlucky. paiisuwed
unlucky, unfortunate. maiai
unmarried
to be single, to be unmarried. kiripw
unnatural
unnatural or unclear, of sounds coming from a sound producing system. pwurarrar
unpleasant
grating or unpleasant, of the voice; employing an offensive tone of voice. ngilawas
unpleasant, always in a bad mood; harsh acting. lipwusingar
unplug
to pull from, to unplug. usasang
unpopular
unpopular; unattractive. rekeseipwel
unpopular; unattractive. sapakaris
unpredictable
discreet, unpredictable. lamrir
discreet, unpredictable, said of the Sohpeidi. kepinnamw loal
unprejudiced
impartial, unbiased, unprejudiced. soupoupoar
unravel
to be untied; to be untangled, to be unravelled. sapwedek
to untie, to untangle, to unravel. sapwad
unreliable
unreliable, inept, incompetent. salelepek
untrustworthy; unreliable. seulikilik
untrustworthy; unreliable. soulikilik
unreliablility
untrustworthiness; unreliablility. seulikilik
untrustworthiness; unreliablility. soulikilik
unresponsive
unconscious, unresponsive. sohte kehnwasa
unrestrained
free, carefree, relieved, unrestrained, licentious. saledek
unroll
to unroll, to lay out or spread out, as a sleeping mat. perek₁
unsanitary
messy, unsanitary, filthy, unclean. samin
to become messy, unsanitary, filthy. saminla
to pollute, to make something dirty or unsanitary, to soil; to defile, to dishonor, to disgrace. kasamin
unsheathe
to pull out, as a knife from a sheath, to unsheathe. usehi
to submerge; to strip off clothing; to unsheathe a knife or hidden weapon; to slide, as on a cable; to tight-line fish. kakihr
unskillful
stupid, incapable of learning, unskillful. makunai
unsmiling
stern-faced, unsmiling. likokounsop
to be frowning, unsmiling. kounsop
unsociable
unsociable, acting alone, selfish; discriminatory. liakotohrohr
unsound
aerodynamically unsound, not suitable for throwing. par₃
unstable
uncomfortable, not fitting well; inappropriate; unstable, shaky. soansuwed
unstable, as of a canoe. sepehl
unsteady, unstable; active, as in a hyperactive person. mwekidikid
unsteady
unsteady, unstable; active, as in a hyperactive person. mwekidikid
unsuitable
of a place, unsuitable for planting because of being shaded by larger plants. roi
unsurpassed
far, far along, unsurpassed. dei
unsympathetic
disfavored; forsaken; unsympathetic; ignorant. sarahra
untamed
wild, untamed; undomesticated. arewel
untangle
to be untied; to be untangled, to be unravelled. sapwedek
to untie, to untangle, to unravel. sapwad
unthinkable
unthinkable, unexpected. somedewe
untidy
to litter, to make untidy. kid-
untidy, slovenly. saipwerek
untie
to be opened or untied, as a bag; to be loosened. lapw
to be opened or untied, as a bag; to be loosened. lapwedek
to be opened or untied, as of a bag; to be loosened. lawadek
to be untied; to be untangled, to be unravelled. sapwedek
to open or untie, as a bag; to loosen. lapwad
to open or untie, as a bag; to loosen. lawad
to untie, to untangle, to unravel. sapwad
until
during the time, for a period of, while, until, so long as. erein
until. lao₂
untroubled
free, idle; unconcerned, untroubled. mwelehlap
free, idle; unconcerned, untroubled. pisek
untrustworthiness
untrustworthiness; unreliablility. seulikilik
untrustworthiness; unreliablility. soulikilik
untrustworthy
distrustful, untrustworthy. kasoulikilik
untrustworthy. keseulikilik
untrustworthy. kesoulikilik
untrustworthy; unreliable. seulikilik
untrustworthy; unreliable. soulikilik
untruthful
extremely untruthful; hypocritical, saying the opposite of what one believes to be true. tikapaur
lying, untruthful. aulikamw
lying, untruthful. oatilikamw
lying, untruthful; talkative. pitiniau
nonsensical, untruthful. tika
untruthful. liap
untruthful. likamw
unwaivering
decisive, unwaivering, confident, without hesitation. soupeikasal
unwilling
evasive, always unwilling to do something, disagreeable. ketiamau₁
unworthy
to consider somone to be an unworthy, incapable opponent, as in a fight. ireiropein
unworthy. sohwar
unworthy. souwar
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up
up, upward; used with adjectives with an inchoative meaning; with verbs of cooking, detaching, wearing, and acquisition it signals the action has been carried through to its logical conclusion; with verbs of perception or thinking it indicates the thing being perceived or thought of has suddenly come into one's consciousness; with some verbs naming bodily activities it is used to indicate that an action was performed accidentally. -da
upend
to upend, to turn something upside down; to drink all of something; to hit something hanging so that it turns upside down; to have rear entry sex with. kadikauwih
to upend, to turn something upside down; to drink all of something; to hit something hanging so that it turns upside down; to have rear entry sex with. kedikauwe
to upend, to turn something upside down; to drink all of something; to hit something hanging so that it turns upside down; to have rear entry sex. kedikou
uphill
steep, uphill. ukada
uphold
to protect, to uphold. lirohrohki
upland
upland, land to the east; windward, upwind. peidak
upon
above, upon, upper, on, over (him, her, or it); when used in place names, powe is east of pah. powe
upper
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
upper jaw
upper jaw. tihnau powe
upper jaw, of a pig. dilinau powe
uppercase
capital letter, uppercase letter. mesen nting laud
upright
a large upright in the framing of the walls of a building. mesendid
reliable, conscientious; just₂, upright. lelepek
reliable, conscientious; just₂, upright. likehke
to make someone stand, to set someone upright. kehlenge
to make someone stand, to set someone upright. kesihnene
to make someone stand, to set someone upright. keuhlenge
uproot
to be uprooted. saretep
to be uprooted; to be peeled off; to be wearing off, of a feeling or effect. sansarada
upset
easily bothered or upset by trivial matters; demanding, dependent; also used to describe breadfruit cultivars that die easily if shaken. inginsoi
to be easy to upset and easy to be calmed. engieng en koail
to be upset for not having been given a share of food at a kamadipw. mwakaren mwenge
to be upset for not having been given a share of food at a kamadipw. mwekeren mwenge
to be upset for not having been given the title one expected to receive. mwakarenmwar
to be upset for not having been given the title one expected to receive. mwekerenmwar
to cause one to walk out; to cause one to go on a labor strike; to cause disgust, to upset. kamwakara
upsetting
nerve-wracking, upsetting, disquieting. kasaloh
upstream
source of a river, stream, or spring; upstream. utuwi
uptight
to be distressed, uneasy, anxious, to be uptight. daid
upward
to move upward; to be displayed. kohda
up, upward; used with adjectives with an inchoative meaning; with verbs of cooking, detaching, wearing, and acquisition it signals the action has been carried through to its logical conclusion; with verbs of perception or thinking it indicates the thing being perceived or thought of has suddenly come into one's consciousness; with some verbs naming bodily activities it is used to indicate that an action was performed accidentally. -da
upwind
above, upper, upwind, windward side; older sibling relationship. pohnangi
upland, land to the east; windward, upwind. peidak
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urethra
urethra. dahu en kent
urethra. dewen kent
urethral
urethral orfice. duwi en kamwosod
urge
desire, wish, will₁, motive, urge, longing, lust, passion. ineng₁
to strongly urge, to incite. pain₁
to urge; to lead₁. uhk₂
urgent
hurried, rushed; anxious; urgent. karuwaru
hurried, rushed; urgent. kahdahd
uric acid
uric acid. iurikahsid
urinal
urinal. mehn pipihs
urinal. wasahn pipihs
urinate
an area for bathing; an area in which a person may urinate or defecate, bathroom. mwoalen loakipil
an area for bathing; an area in which a person may urinate or defecate, bathroom. mwoalen loakiso
to urinate. kainen pihl
to urinate. kamwosod
to urinate. koamwosod
to urinate. pipihs
to urinate on. pihs
urine
urine. kainen pihl
urine. kamwosod
urine. kent
urine. koamwosod
urine. mwasod
urine. mwosod
urine. pipihs
Ursa Major
Great Bear, the constellation Ursa Major. Pehr Laud
Ursa Minor
Little Bear, the constellation Ursa Minor. Pehr Tikitik
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us
us, dual. -kita
us, exclusive. -kit
us, plural. -kitail
use
to be consumed or used up. ros
to be expended, consumed or used up; to get to work. doadoahkala
to be used to or accustomed to, to be familiar with (something). ahn₁
to economize on; to use wisely. kirawih
to request; to get, to use one's connections to obtain something that is needed. kamangaida
to use. iuhs
to work with, to use. doadoahngki
useful
useful, worthwhile, valuable, advantageous. katapan
usefulness
worth, usefulness. katep₂
useless
It's useless!, It's in vain!. kapwkapwewasa
common, useless, of no consequence. mwahl
useless. sohkatepe₁
usurp
to take by force, of any kind, to usurp. adih
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Utah
Utah. Iuhdoah
utensil
to scoop out; to eat with a utensil. touk
uterus
foundation, purpose; home; uterus; a condition of women, causing stomach pain; the abdomen is hot to the touch and tender, but not swollen, patient is feverish and urinates frequently. poahsoan
utopian
pretentious; desirous to get something impossible to attain, utopian. lioasoahs
utter
to make a sound, to speak, to utter. lal
to recite; to sound out, to say syllable by syllable, to say word by word, to utter. kapadal
to speak with an accent; to utter words or syllables. sis₁
to utter obscenities, to swear. pweksapw
utterance
utterance of speech. sihs₁
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uvula
uvula. dinapwtik
uvula. lohtik
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