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I. ngehi
ic id if ig il im in io ip ir is it iv ix -top-
ice ice. ais₂
ice cube. aiskiup
ice cream ice cream. aiskurihm
icebox refrigerator, icebox. aispwoakus
ic id if ig il im in io ip ir is it iv ix -top-
Idaho Idaho. Aidao
idea idea. ire₁
thought, idea, opinion; common sense; religious belief; will₁. lamalam
idealistic always wanting to be superior; aggressive; idealistic, willing to support a cause. akuh
identical to be the same as, to be identical to. duwehte
identify 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
idiotic extremely stupid, silly, idiotic, simple, dumb. pweirengid
stupid, silly, idiotic, simple, dumb. loalepwei
stupid, silly, idiotic, simple, dumb. loalopwon
stupid, silly, idiotic, simple, ignorant, dumb. kupwuropwon
stupid, silly, idiotic, simple, ignorant, dumb. pweipwei₁
idle free, idle; unconcerned, untroubled. mwelehlap
free, idle; unconcerned, untroubled. pisek
to be idle. mwomwohdmwahl
ic id if ig il im in io ip ir is it iv ix -top-
if as if. pala
if. ma
ic id if ig il im in io ip ir is it iv ix -top-
ignite to be ignited, of a fire for an uhmw. kemoahreleng
to ignite a fire for an uhmw. kemoahrlenge
to ignite, to add wood to a fire; to speed up, to make go faster, as an engine. saunehng
to start a fire, to ignite. soukisiniei
to start or to burn, of a fire; to burn, of a light; to be ignited; to be started, as of an engine; to be on, as a light. ok
ignorant dull, stupid, ignorant. wonpwong
empty-headed, ignorant, lacking knowledge, uncultured, having no understanding of Pohnpeian culture (tiahk). marasaras
ignorant. sairair
ignorant. soaloalekeng
stupid, ignorant. wenpwong
stupid, silly, idiotic, simple, ignorant, dumb. kupwuropwon
stupid, silly, idiotic, simple, ignorant, dumb. pweipwei₁
to be in the dark, to be ignorant. rot
ignore said of one who ignores others, snobbish. sirangkau
to ignore. likinlangih
to ignore. likinlenge
to ignore. pohnsehse
to ignore. pohnsowehla
to ignore, to behave snobbishly toward. sirangkawe
to nullify, to ignore. kakerepwelihala
to nullify, to ignore. kasohrehla
ic id if ig il im in io ip ir is it iv ix -top-
ill dizzy; mentally ill or retarded. sahliel
sick, diseased, ill. kepelsalehd
sick, diseased, ill. soumwahu
to be sick or ill. soumwahu
to become chronically ill. soumwahula
to become very ill, incapacitated, or bed-ridden. kehimwidi
ill-advised ill-advised. kaweidsuwed
illegal to be illegal, to do something illegal. uhweng kosonned
illegible illegible. kehnpal
illegitimate illegitimate child. masodo
ill-fortune ill-fortune. ahngepwel
ill-fortune, mishap. paiisuwed
Illinois Illinois. Ilnohi
ill-intentioned ill-intentioned. moahng₂
illness a condition that involves bleeding from the vagina, often an early symptom of cancer of the uterus. ntahpwilipwil
an illness associated with cultivated areas, resulting in a loss of appetite and interest in associating with others; the afflicted person typically just sleeps and feels worse when the sun rises or sets. soumwahu en nansapw
an illness caused by a ghost from a grave. soumwahu en nan sousou
an illness caused by the ghost of a dead relative. luwaken eni
an illness of women (and less often men), characterized by a pain just below the stomach when carrying things or sitting in water for an extended period of time, accompanied by fever and frequent urination. soumwahu en poahson medek
an illness resulting from being possessed by evil spirits, resulting in extreme weakness, headaches, vomiting, and pain all over the body; if left untreated it may result in death;. soumwahu en kau
any illness believed to be caused by excessively hard work. soumwahu en wol
illness of a pig after giving birth. lidangalangal
sickness, disease, illness. kepelsalehd
sickness, disease, illness. luhmwuhmw
sickness, disease, illness. soumwahu
ill-prepared ill-prepared to honor a visitor with a feast. mwetpwur
illuminate 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; to shine; to illuminate. dakada
to shine on or in, to light₁ up, to illuminate. daker
illustrate to provide detailed information, to illustrate, to specify. mangitikihada
illustration sample, illustration. kasalepe
ic id if ig il im in io ip ir is it iv ix -top-
image good appearance or image. sansalamwahu
having a positive or favorable image. soaramwahu
inner quality, of a person; positive public image; facial reaction. soahr
positive impression, positive image. kahdamwahu
to give a negative impression or image of, to defame, to speak negatively of. kahdsuwedih
to give a negative impression or image of, to defame, to speak negatively of. koasoarsuwedih
to give a positive impression or image of, to dignify, to speak favorably of, to support; to beautify. kahdamwahuwih
to give a positive impression or image of, to dignify, to speak favorably of, to support; to beautify. koasoaramwahuwih
imitate said of one who imitates or copies fashions or behavior. alemengi
to copy, to imitate; to follow someone's example. alasang
to equate, to compare in terms of size; to imitate. kasosohng
to imitate, to copy, to mimic, to learn from. alemengih
to pretend; to imitate; to intend. mwomwehda
immature immature, of fruit. pwul
immediately immediately. dewi
immediately. pwilahken
immunization immunization. doken silasil
immunized to be immunized. doken silasil
impact discernable trace or mark; consequence, impact. lipwalipw
having a large impact, forceful; full of enthusiasm. sangin
having an injurious impact, physically and/or mentally. koasukuloal
impact. mahnge
impact. mahngedi
to impact. mahngedi
impart to direct or channel the flow of water; to impart; to transmit, to broadcast. kapwil
impartial impartial. sohpali
straight; straightforward, impartial, fair. inen
impassive unconcerned, impassive, careless. sohnsenoh
unconcerned, impassive, careless. sounsenoh
impede to hinder, to obstruct, to impede. tiesemwe
to impede a passage, to clog up, to put a cork in. ponehla
impenitent impenitent. sokoluhla
imperative sentence imperative sentence. sendens ruwes
imperfection imperfection. kisin sapwung
impertinent impertinent, rude. mwomwawas
impetigo impetigo, a skin disease with blister or boil-like eruptions. kilin kidi
implement an implement for drawing water. idipe
an implement for plucking hair from a beard. kemeiso
an implement for plucking hair from a beard. mehn uspwetepwet
any hook-like implement used for pulling weeds or tree branches. wehs
generic term for mangrove; ; hoe or any implement for digging; pointed piece of mangrove used for husking coconuts. ahk₁
to be implemented. kepweipweida
weapon, arms; an implement; anything that determines wealth on Pohnpei. tehtehn peh
wooden implement for splitting breadfruit. pwaiemei
implementation implementation. kepweipweida
impolite impolite. mwomwalap
too familiar; overly friendly; impolite. peupeulap
too familiar; overly friendly; impolite. poupoulap₁
importance importance, value. kesempwal
important important, requiring careful attention. kansenoh
important, valuable. kesempwal
to consider most important. mwohniki
very large, important, intense. lap
impose to force someone to do something, to impose one's will upon another. soakone
impossible difficult, hard, troublesome, impossible. apwal
impregnate to impregnate. kaipwiong
impressed Wow! I'm impressed!. ka₃
impression positive impression, positive image. kahdamwahu
to give a negative impression or image of, to defame, to speak negatively of. kahdsuwedih
to give a negative impression or image of, to defame, to speak negatively of. koasoarsuwedih
to give a positive impression or image of, to dignify, to speak favorably of, to support; to beautify. kahdamwahuwih
to give a positive impression or image of, to dignify, to speak favorably of, to support; to beautify. koasoaramwahuwih
imprison to be imprisoned; to be shutdown as a consequence of being in violation of the law; to be tied up. selidi
to bend, to bend to one's will; to restrict, to imprison. kakose
to tie up; to imprison; to detain. salihdi
improve to improve the occasion; to take advantage of. eipenperihri
to improve; to settle a quarrel; to say good things about someone. kamwahwih
to provide whatever is missing until a need is satisfied; to improve. kaitar
improvement welfare, benefit, improvement; community improvement tax or labor;. kamwahu₁
impudent impudent, conceited. namaiki
sassy, impudent, saucy. pwusirek
impute to blame, to accuse, to impute. mpimpe
ic id if ig il im in io ip ir is it iv ix -top-
in- a negative prefix meaning not, in-, or un-. sa-
in in. nan
inaccurate crooked, off target, inaccurate. pirek
inactive to be inactive; refers to a title in the state of being part of the earth. iasenpwel
inactive title inactive title, as in the state of being part of the earth, as when something dead turns to soil. iasenpwel
inappropriate employing gross or inappropriate speech, speaking openly of sex, usually by women. ausaledek
inappropriate, awkward because of unfamiliarity, difficult to learn. koasoakoahiek
inappropriate, bizarre, incongruous, not fitting. sapa₁
uncomfortable, not fitting well; inappropriate. soansuwed
inaugurate to install or inaugurate a new Nahnmwarki or Nahnken. kourese
inauguration inauguration feast for a chief on his assumption of power. keuras
inauguration or installation feast for a new Nahnmwarki or Nahnken. kourahs
installation or inauguration feast of a new Nahnmwarki or Nahnken. kourahs
to give an inauguration feast for. keurese
incantation spell, incantation. parapwe
spell, magic, incantation. winahni
spell, magic, incantation. wunahni
incapable incompetent, incapable, incapacitated. soakoahiek
incapacitated incompetent, incapable, incapacitated. soakoahiek
to become very ill, incapacitated, or bed-ridden. kehimwidi
incense incense, frankincense. insens
incense holder thurible, incense holder. rokpahs
incessantly always, incessantly. poaden
incest incest. kilekilengsuwed
incest. kilikilengsuwed
incest. likangkangenihmat
incest. mahlon
incest. manlangile
incest. nanlengile
incest. ngengngersuwed
incest. nginger suwed
incest committed by a Nahnmwarki. kilahsoupwa
incest committed by a commoner. kilahpwahda
to commit incest. manlang
incestuous incestuous. kilahpwahda
incestuous. kilahsoupwa
incestuous. kilekilengsuwed
incestuous. kilikilengsuwed
incestuous. likangkangenihmat
incestuous. mahlon
incestuous. manlangile
incestuous. nanlengile
incestuous. ngengngersuwed
inch inch. ins
incision crack; vagina; incision. pwalapwal
incision; medical operation, on the legs or arms. lek
to be slashed, lanced, or cut; to have an incision made; to be castrated. lek
to slash; to make an incision; to castrate. leke
incite to strongly urge, to incite. pain
incline incline, steep slope. pangapang
include as well as, including. lel₄
to add or include. iangahki
to be counted among, to be included. wadehng
income income, revenue. kapidolong₃
incompetent incompetent, incapable, incapacitated. soakoahiek
unreliable, inept, incompetent. salelepek
incomplete to be incomplete, as a consequence of some part being removed. luh
to make incomplete. keluhwanda
incongruous inappropriate, bizarre, incongruous, not fitting. sapa₁
inconsistent variable, inconsistent, changeable. wekiwekin
variable, inconsistent, changeable. wikwikin
incorrect mistake, incorrect, wrong, erroneous. sapwung
incorrigible incorrigible. kidienwet
increase increasing or enhancing family wealth, said of one who has female offspring. udeudeloal
to increase the volume of. kalaudehieng
to increase, of family wealth, due to female offspring. udeudeuloal
to increase, of family wealth, due to female offspring. udeudeuloale
to increase, to enlarge. kalaude
to multiply in number, to increase. kangederala
increment increment, supplement. kalaudepe
indecision hesitation, indecision, doubt. peikasal
indecisive hesitant, indecisive, waivering, doubtful. peikasal
indecisive when confronted with a number of appealing choices. loalmasarang
indecisive when confronted with a number of appealing choices. loalmasarar
indecisive when confronted with a number of appealing choices. masarang
to be indecisive. pwungiari
indeed really, indeed; used to signal emphasis. pwa₁
yes, as a response to a negative question; indeed. iei
independence independence. uhdatohr
independence. uhtohr
independent independent. uhdatohr
independent. uhtohr
to be independent, to be different, to be excluded from the group, to be special. tohrohr
Indian almond a 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
Indian mulberry Indian mulberry, noni, Morinda citrifolia, having edible fruit (not eaten on Pohnpei), used extensively in making medicine; roots used for making yellow dye; said to have been the first food on Pohnpei. wempwul
Indian mulberry, noni, flame tree, Morinda citrifolia, having edible fruit (not commonly eaten on Pohnpei), used extensively in making medicine; roots used for making yellow dye; said to have been the first food on Pohnpei. weipwul
Indian shot Indian shot, Canna indica. ieuieun wai
Indian shot, Canna indica. iouioun wai
Indiana Indiana. Indiahna
indifferent aloof, indifferent. popohn
indifferent, not evidencing any reaction. rengereng en sohr
indifferent, not evidencing any reaction. roangoaroang en sohr
indigenous native, aboriginal, indigenous. pwelidak
native, aboriginal, indigenous. pwilidak
indigestion nausea; indigestion. pahnediwo
nausea; indigestion. pahnedsuwed
to be nauseous; to have indigestion. pahnediwo
to be nauseous; to have indigestion. pahnedsuwed
indispensable necessary, indispensable. anahn
necessary, indispensable. eimwel
individually one by one, each and every, individually. emen emen
Indonesia Indonesia. Indonehsia
Indonesian Indonesian, sometimes also used to mean Filipino. mehn malahio
Indo-Pacific blue marlin fish spp., billfish; sailfish, marlin, Isitiophoridae spp., swordfish, Xiphiidae gladius, Indo-Pacific blue marlin, Makaira mazara, possibly the same species as the Atlantic blue marlin, Makaira nigricans. dekilahr
indulge to treat an ill-tempered person well; to indulge, to permit, to allow, to pay attention to. katele
industrious dedicated, industrious. einger
industrious, hard working. pwerisek
industriousness industriousness. pwerisek
ineffective loose, slack; ineffective. demwil
inept unreliable, inept, incompetent. salelepek
inequitable unfair, partial, inequitable. sapairair
inexorable inexorable, relentless. soumahk₂
inexpensive inexpensive, cheap. pweitikitik
inextinguishable inextinguishable. sekehkun
infamous having a bad reputation, infamous. adsuwed
infant infant. pwelel
infant. seri pwelel
infatuated infatuated with men. nanmesenwol
infatuated with women. nanmesenli
to be infatuated. loalloale
to be infatuated. pwerla₂
to be infatuated, to be fascinated by someone or something new. pwerila
to cherish; to be infatuated with, to be in love with. pwerkihla
infatuation infatuation. moaken kehlail
of a woman, having an erotic infatuation for a man. limweseiwol
infect to be infected. paiking
to be infected by salt water. kepised
to be infected; to ulcerate. kens
infection a painful infection, similar to a boil but without swelling; blood blister. engen
a painful infection, similar to a boil, but without swelling; blood blister. ingin
a pus filled infection. kepinan
boil₁, swelling, infection. mpwos
ear infection in babies; accompanied by copious amounts of a smelly, white liquid coming from the ear. saleng mat
fungus, fungus infection, rash. rihpw
infection. paiking
to have an infection under a nail. tekipwel
infinite unceasing, everlasting; infinite. sekehtok
unlimited, infinite. soire
inflorescence inflorescence. likedid
influence power, influence; mandate. mene
to be influenced, to give in, with a negative connotation. duk
to influence or prejudice another's opinion. kapihdi
inform to be informed, to be in touch, to keep in touch. wehwepene
to inform. kalele
to inform. sekerehki
to inform, to notify. kairehki
to inform, to tell someone. ndahng
to notify, to inform, to hint at, to let someone know. kehsehki
to notify, to inform, to hint at, to let someone know. kehsehki
information current news, recent information. rongkapw
detail, specifications; information. mengihtik
information, subject; condition or state of a person or thing. ire₁
said of one who engages in the reciprocal exchange of information; said of one who eavesdrops on others. poarongorong
shared information. poarongorong
to be given information. pahudaud
to exchange information; to consult. kasahnwar
to provide detailed information, to illustrate, to specify. mangitikihada
infuriate to be exasperated, to be infuriated. pwukoanlok
to infuriate,. kasallada
ingredient ingredient, part, component. dipwisawih
inhabit of a spirit, to possess or inhabit a human body. ti
inhabitant inhabitant; population; inmate. towe
inhabitants of the earth. tohnsampah
member of; inhabitant of; participant of; this word is typically written attached to the word it precedes. tohn₂
to become a member, inhabitant, or participant of. towehda
inhale to take a deep breath, to inhale. eirlengda
to take a deep breath, to inhale. esingekida
to take a deep breath, to inhale. esmweremwereda
inherit to inherit. sohndi
inheritance inheritance, estate. sohso
inhibit to pacify someone who is angry; to inhibit or slow down an activity. kalohmwetidi
initiate to initiate, to start something. tekehda
initiative to lose one's initiative to act. mwoahtoaht
injection an injection. dok
to be skewered, to be given an injection. dok
to stab, to spear, to skewer, to give an injection, to innoculate. doakoa
injunction an oral will₁, a final statement or injunction made by a dying Nahnmwarki. pilerehre
injure to be broken, ruined, destroyed, spoiled, injured. ohla
to be injured by or with, to be broken by. ohkihla
to be injured; to endure an injury. lipwalipwda
to break, to destroy, to injure, to ruin. kawehla
to wound, to injure; to repeat. kalipwelipwe
injury ruin, damage, wound, injury. ohla
ink ink. ingk
inland inland. peilong-
inlet bend or curve; bay or inlet. tihpw₂
cove, inlet. kosolong
inlet. nankep
inmate inhabitant; population; inmate. towe
inn inn. imwen keiru
inner inner side, inner surface. masloale
innertube innertube. suhpwu
inning box, chest, coffin, casket; inning, in baseball. kohpwa₂
small box; joint, fitting; knuckle; a small plot of land, a house lot; inning, in baseball. koakon
innocent clean; innocent, honest, pure. mwakelekel
innocent, without sin. sohdipe
innoculate to stab, to spear, to skewer, to give an injection, to innoculate. doakoa
innuendo insult, innuendo. kedeumen
Inocarpus fagifer Tahitian chestnut, also called Polynesian chestnut, Inocarpus fagifer. mwoaroapw
Tahitian chestnut, also called Polynesian chestnut, Inocarpus fagifer. mworopw
inquire to ask (used only by the Nahnmwarki), to inquire, to ask, to check, to question. keinamwe
to inquire, to ask, to check, to question. idek
to inquire, to ask, to check, to question. kalelapak
to inquire, to ask, to check, to question (used only by the Nahnken). keidek
to inquire, to ask, to check, to question (used only by the Nahnmwarki). keinemwe
to inquire, to question; to judge, to interrogate. kadeik
to inquire, to question; to judge, to interrogate. kauteke
to investigate, to inquire. kadimpak
to investigate, to inquire. kedimpak
inquiry inquiry. keinamwe
inquiry. keinemwe
inquiry, question. kalelapak
insane mentally disturbed, crazy, insane, berserk; feeble-minded. iahk
insanity insanity, a state of confusion or disorientation. soumwahu en nan moahng sahliel
inscribe to draw a line; to inscribe. ele₁
insect a commoner, trouble maker, literally a destructive animal; insect pest. menin kau
a tiny flying insect, commonly found in the forest. ahmw₁
a tiny flying insect, commonly found in the forest. liahmw
a tiny flying insect, commonly found in the forest. omwinwel
a tiny flying insect, commonly found in the forest. serihso
animal, insect. mahn
small green insect with a powerful odor. lioaroahrpwohtik
small insects. menimen
tiny insect that bites and causes an infection; possibly another name for menin lohsapw. menome
insensitive bold, brazen, insensitive. soumahk₁
critical, insensitive, tactless. keidimah
insensitive; arrogant. soulepeu
thoughtless, insensitive, unconcerned about imposing on others. salamalam
ungrateful, insensitive, insincere. kenehnlo
insensitivity insensitivity; arrogance. soulepeu
thoughtlessness, insensitivity. salamalam
insert to insert or retract. kapwad
inside inside (him, her, or it). loale
substance; inside of something, contents. kaneng
insight feeling, sense, thought, reaction, perception, insight. peirehr
feeling, sense, thought, reaction, perception, insight. pepehm
insignia mark, insignia, sign. mahk₃
insignificance insignificance; irreverence. mwamwahl
insignificant something which initially seemed insignificant but later becomes important. mwerehrehn uken madau
That is impressive! It is not insignificant. kaidehn mehn mwamwahl
insincere insincere in the refusal of food, as prompted by the dictates of hospitality. kamadamad
insincere, having difficulty in choosing between two options. loalriaopwoat
ungrateful, insensitive, insincere. kenehnlo
insinuate to hint about something; to employ irony, to insinuate, to make indirect allusion to. serere
insinuation insinuation. sarar
insipid insipid, tasteless. somenongi
insist to insist upon. pekeriei
insistent adherent, cohesive, gummy, sticky; insistent; tense. ngidingid
forceful, insistent. aksakon
insistent, persistent. ketiket₂
insolent arrogant, insolent; mean looking. pohnlemei
arrogant; mean looking; insolent. pohlemei
proud, with a negative connotation; insolent, arrogant;. pohnmwahso
tough, prideful, insolent, dictatorial. aklemei
insomnia drowsiness, insomnia. ikenpwong
inability to sleep, insomnia. epwel₁
inspect to inspect, examine, check; to review, to edit. dawih
to inspect, examine, or check; to patrol. dou₃
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
inspector inspector. soundou₂
inspirational motivational, inspirational, sexy. kaineng
inspire to motivate, to inspire; to arouse sexual desire. kainangih
to motivate, to inspire; to arouse sexual desire. keinangih
instability a period of war or instability. mwein peikes
a period of war or instability. peikesemwei
install to install or inaugurate a new Nahnmwarki or Nahnken. kourese
installation installation or inauguration feast of a new Nahnmwarki or Nahnken. kourahs
instigate of a woman, to instigate male sexual activity. mwoalungih
of a woman, to instigate sexual activity with a male. mwolungih
instinct customary way of doing things, tradition; instinct. ahnepe
instruct to give instructions before leaving or dying; to make a will. kehkehlik
to teach, to instruct. padahkih
to train₁, to instruct, to exercise, to drill. kaiahn
to train₁, to instruct, to exercise, to drill. kaiahne
instruction instruction, training, teaching. kasukuhl
to perform under direct instruction. dil pahn ilek
training, instruction, exercise, drill. kaiahn
insufficiency deficiency, insufficiency. seuitar
insufficient deficient, insufficient. seuitar
insult insult, innuendo. kedeumen
obscene insult between brothers or close relatives. pwekriari
to criticize or insult another, usually employed by or in reference to women. kapwai
to criticize, to speak sharply to, to insult. kepweikang
to insult, to humiliate, to verbally assault. aukengih
intact whole, entire, intact. pwon
intelligent intelligent, smart, clever, shrewd, sharp. kupwurekeng
intelligent, smart, clever, shrewd, sharp. loalekeng
intelligent, smart, clever, shrewd, sharp. uwenrahn
smart, intelligent. simaht
to be conscientious, to be considered intelligent. lelepengki
intend to concern, to be intended for. doke₂
to pretend; to imitate; to intend. mwomwehda
intense strong, capable of moving steadily and with force; aggressive; intense, intensive. idipek
very large, important, intense. lap
intensify to intensify the consumption of supplies; to waste. kasohlapa
intensity intently, do with intensity; sometime used as an alternative to durative reduplication. melahn
intensive strong, capable of moving steadily and with force; aggressive; intense, intensive. idipek
trustworthy, trusted, reliable, dependable; intensive, deep. kelik
intention will₁, feelings, wish, intention, decision, desire, heart. nsen
will₁, feelings, wish, intention, decision, desire, heart; belly, guts, stomach. kupwur₁
intentionally willingly, voluntarily; intentionally. nseniki
intently intently, do with intensity; sometime used as an alternative to durative reduplication. melahn
intercept to intercept, to interrupt. sopuk
to intercept, to interrupt. supuk
intercourse always willing to engage in sexual intercourse, of a woman. linenek
frequently engaging in sexual intercourse. lipwesepwes
sexual intercourse. pwehs
sexual intercourse. tuhpenehn pwopwoud
the position of the body assumed when ready for sexual intercourse, especially of women. mangk
to cause or perform some action or motion; to have sexual intercourse. ape₂
to cause or perform some action or motion; to have sexual intercourse with; to assault, to attack; to repair, to fix. apehne
to copulate with, to have sexual intercourse with. kowarak
to copulate, to have sexual intercourse. kowerek
to deflower, to have sexual intercourse with a virgin. kaped
to deflower, to have sexual intercourse with a virgin. kapede
to desire to have sexual intercourse. inengda
to have an experience for the first time; to have sexual intercourse for the first time (of a male), to lose one's virginity (of a male). edila
to have sexual intercourse. pwes
to have sexual intercourse. wiesuwed
to have sexual intercourse during daylight hours. uhrahn
to have sexual intercourse for the first time, of a female; to be deflowered. pedala
to have sexual intercourse with. pahs₂
to have sexual intercourse; to spend the night with someone of the opposite sex. engida
to occur, to happen; to have sexual intercourse. wiawi
to receive votes, to be awarded a degree, title, etc.; to have sexual intercourse with; to conquer, to take a picture of. alehdi
to seduce a woman; to have intercourse with a woman. peukili
to seduce a woman; to have intercourse with a woman. poukili
interest interest. isaisen nahken sent
interest. isennahk
interested to take care of; to be concerned about, to worry about, to care for, to be interested in. kupwurohki
to take care of; to be concerned about, to worry about, to care for, to be interested in. nsenohki
interfere to intentionally bother; to interfere with; to intervene. andere
to intentionally bother; to interfere with; to intervene. lidere
to intentionally bother; to interfere with; to intervene. liketerapwanga
to interfere with, to meddle with, to obstruct. kalohmwat
to interfere with, to meddle with, to obstruct, to delay. kedirepwe
to interfere with, to meddle with, to obstruct, to delay. kerempwa
interference obstacle, obstruction, interference. kerempw
to call interference in the marble game anaire. dameni
interjection an interjection expressing surprise at something negative or unpleasant. okoi
an interjection, often conveying a feeling of surprise or wonder, also used in a scolding or teasing manner. ekei₂
interjection. meneh
intermediary an intermediary for a man and a woman. sounkapahndil
an intermediary, a go-between between a man and a woman. kapahndil
intern disciple, one who spreads the preachings of Jesus (Biblical); participant in a learning session; intern. tohnpadahk
internet internet. interned
internode of cane-like plants, the part of the stem between the joints (internode); stanza of a song or poem, paragraph in a story, syllable of a word. pwuloi
interpret to explain, to translate or interpret, to teach. kawehwe
interpreter interpreter. sounkawehwe
interrogate to be questioned, to be interrogated. pakadeik
to inquire, to question; to judge, to interrogate. kadeik
to inquire, to question; to judge, to interrogate. kauteke
interrogative sentence interrogative sentence. sendens kalelapak
interrupt to be broken, of any long object; to crackle; to be interrupted, of a song. tipw₁
to be cut short, to be interrupted. lopila
to cut short, to interrupt. lopukala
to disturb or interrupt a serious activity, such as the drinking of kava. tiakidi
to intercept, to interrupt. sopuk
to intercept, to interrupt. supuk
intersection fork or intersection of a road. kasangenial
fork or intersection of a road. kesengenial
intersection, of a road. masalenial
intersection, of a road. meselenial
interstice space between things, time between events, interval, interstice. madol
interval close₂ together; without any intervals, frequent. dod
slow, of speech; of waves, separated by long intervals. mahlahl
space between things, time between events, interval, interstice. madol
intervene to intentionally bother; to interfere with; to intervene. andere
to intentionally bother; to interfere with; to intervene. lidere
to intentionally bother; to interfere with; to intervene. liketerapwanga
interview interview. kederpohnpeh
to interview; to examine someone's ability. kederpohnpehih
intestine intestinal worm. mwasenger
intestine. mwasahl
intimidate to frighten; to intimidate. kamasepwehkih
to scare, to intimidate, to menace. kamasak
intimidating frightening, intimidating. kamasepwehk
into inwards, into. -long
intoxicated to be intoxicated. par₇
to be intoxicated by kava to the point of losing one's self-control. pwupwida
to be intoxicated from drinking kava. kepinsalehd
to be intoxicated to the point of being immobile. pilat₂
to be intoxicated, to be drunk. keinihn
to be intoxicated, to be drunk. sakaula
to be intoxicated, to be drunk; to have an incurable ailment. luhmwuhmwla
to consume kava, to be intoxicated, to be drunk (a shortened form of sakaula). sakau
to consume kava; to be intoxicated, to be drunk (Kitti pronunciation). soakoa₂
intoxication causing a feeling of intoxication, of kava, alcohol, or sex. kalitopw
intransitive verb intransitive verb. perip engpali
intravenous intravenous feeding. doklaud
introduce to introduce. katuhpene
to introduce; to make acquainted. kapehseh
to show or expose; to exhibit; to introduce or make something known. kasale
to submit; to admit; to introduce a bill in the legislature. kapidolong₁
introduction introduction. kapehse
invent to invent a false or negative story about another. kinehieng
to invent a story that blames another. kinehsang
invention falsehood, invention. kinekin
inventory inventory of cultivated plants. wadkepwe
to do an inventory of cultivated plants. wadkepwe
to straighten; to inventory; to aim. kainene
to straighten; to inventory; to defecate. kainen
investigate to conduct a surveillance, to investigate. doulikih
to consider, to survey, to investigate. douloal₁
to investigate, to inquire. kadimpak
to investigate, to inquire. kedimpak
investigation consideration, survey, investigation. douloal₁
surveillance, investigation. doulik
invigorate to invigorate. karoson
to invigorate. koaroson
invitation invitation. luhk
invitation; the waist; in the middle. lukepe
invite to be invited; to be towed; to troll for fish. luk
to invite; to tow. luke
invoke to curse, to invoke a curse. keriahla
to invoke the spirit of someone who is dead. katih
inwards inwards, into. -long
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Iowa Iowa. Aiowa
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Ipomea batatas sweet potato, potato, Ipomea batatas. pedehde
Ipomoea aquatica plant sp., Ipomoea aquatica. kangkong
Ipomoea digitata vine sp., Ipomoea digitata. likehmw
Ipomoea indica plant sp., Ipomoea indica. iol wah poh mehi
Ipomoea littoralis the vine of Ipomoea littoralis. selomp
vine sp., Ipomoea littoralis, the leaves of which are used in medicine and for magic. emp₂
vine sp., Ipomoea littoralis, the leaves of which are used in medicine and for magic. omp
Ipomoea mauritiana Ipomoea mauritiana ; the leaves of this plant are sometimes crushed and rubbed on yam tubers that are to be planted to ward off disease and to counteract magic. likehdou
Ipomoea violacea plant sp., Ipomoea violacea. ompen lehdau
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Iran Iran. Iran
Iraq Iraq. Irak
iris pupil and iris of the eye. likamaropeleng
pupil and iris of the eye. limarepeileng
pupil and iris of the eye. toantoalennanmas
iron an iron for pressing clothing. ain₁
large sheet of iron used as a concrete trough. deppang
to be pressed, to be ironed; to be stretched. kedengida
to iron. ain₁
to iron. aine
to iron. ainih₁
to press or iron. kadangada
irons handcuffs, shackles, irons. ain₂
ironwood beefwood, also called ironwood, Casuarina equisetifolia. wehku
ironwood; a generic name for any kind of pine tree. masinoki
irony to hint about something; to employ irony, to insinuate, to make indirect allusion to. serere
irrationally to become dark; to act irrationally; to have defective vision. rotala
irresponsibility irresponsibility, negligence, carelessness. soepwel
irresponsibility, negligence, carelessness. souepwel
irresponsible irresponsible, negligent, careless. soepwel
irresponsible, negligent, careless. souepwel
irreverence insignificance; irreverence. mwamwahl
irritant irritant, causing anger. isingen
irritate to irritate someone. isingene
to irritate, to cause anxiety. kalidoarih
to provoke, to irritate, to exasperate, to aggravate. kamwoaronge
irritating irritating, disturbing, agitating. kelingeringer
obnoxious, disgusting, irritating; lusty. limwesou
irritation irritation. isingen
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Isaiah Isaiah, a book in the Kadehde Mering (Old Testament). Aiseia
Ischaemum chordatum grass sp., paddle grass, Ischaemum chordatum. rehpadil
Isitiophoridae fish spp., billfish; sailfish, marlin, Isitiophoridae spp., swordfish, Xiphiidae gladius, Indo-Pacific blue marlin, Makaira mazara, possibly the same species as the Atlantic blue marlin, Makaira nigricans. dekilahr
island a legendary island or islands to the west of Pohnpei, to where the Liet₂ were banished. Peidi
a legendary island, from which, according to some, the first Pohnpeians came. Waiso
a reef island off the southern coast of Madolenihmw, where forces from Kitti and Madolenihmw engaged in a major battle in 1850. Nahlapenlohd
an island in a river or stream. sineipw
an island in Kiribati, the homeland of the Sounmaraki clan. Maraki
an island located northeast of Kolonia that is a section (kousapw) in Nett. Parempei
an island off the southwest coast of Pohnpei through whose reef channel Isokelekel first entered Pohnpeian waters. Kehpara
any volcanic island off the coast of a main island, especially the offshore islands found on or within the Pohnpei lagoon. sampei
atoll, any small island. sapwdeke
atoll, low island. namwanamw
coral or reef island; islet; atoll. deke
'downwind Katau'; a general term for islands to west of Pohnpei, sometimes specifically associated with Yap. Katau Peidi
group of sizeable islands. kahnsapw
high island, as opposed to an atoll. sapwile
island northeast of the airport that is a section (kousapw) in Nett, formerly the site of a Japanese seaplane base. Lenger
main island, as opposed to offshore islands. sapwalap
name of an island in U municipality. Mwand
small piece of land, tiny island. dierensapw
'upwind Katau', a general term for islands to the east of Pohnpei, sometimes specifically associated with Kosrae; the eastern spirit-world. Katau Peidak
Island pine₂ Christmas tree; Norfolk Island pine₂, Araucaria excelsa. tuhkehn kirismas
island swiftlet bird sp., island swiftlet, Aerodramus vanikorensis. kalimwed
bird sp., island swiftlet, Aerodramus vanikorensis. kelimwed
islander low islander; any islander, Micronesian or Polynesian, of non-Pohnpeian origin. mehn namwanamw
low islander; any islander, Micronesian or Polynesian, of non-Pohnpeian origin. mehn namwanamw
islet an islet in And atoll. Pahn Uhn And
an islet within Nan Madol where the Saudeleur's magical pool of water was located. Peikapw
coral or reef island; islet; atoll. deke
Israel Israel. Israel
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it he, she, it. e₁
he, she, it. ih₂
itch itchy. kilit
to itch. kilit
to itch. pwudong
itchy itchy. pwudong
to be itchy. kakilit
to be itchy. kapwudong
to be itchy from something. pitikihda
item detail; item. iretik
its his, her, hers, its; third person singular form of the general possessive classifier. ah₂
his, her, its; third person singular form of the dominant classifier. nah
his, her, its; third person singular form of the general possessive classifier. e₂
his, her, its; third person singular form of the general possessive classifier. eh₂
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ivory nut palm ivory nut palm, Metroxylon amicarum, the fronds of which are used for making thatch, also used in making traditional medicines; roof; thatch. oahs₁
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Ixora casei tree sp., Ixora casei. ketieu₂
tree sp., Ixora casei. ketieunleng
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