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rabbi
rabbi. rapai
rabbit
rabbit. 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
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
radish
pickled radish. dakuwang
radish. daikong
raffle
election, raffle, lottery, vote. usuhs
raft
raft, barge. rahp
rubber raft, life raft. rahp komi
rafter
beam or rafter of a roof. rehu
rafter. reulap
reed sp., Phragmites karka; a minor rafter to which pieces of thatch are attached, also woven into panelling for walls in a traditional house. rahu
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
rail₁
bird sp., white-browed rail₁. tutuwi
rail₂
rail₂, for a train. rehl
railing
the wooden railing that encloses the seating area of the Nahnmwarki in a traditional feasthouse, not found in a less traditional 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 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 take cover from the rain. keumarepada
to raise a cover of some type to take cover 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 rear₁, to raise, of a child. naitikihda
to recover, to convalesce; to raise one's head. mwatehda
to resuscitate, to raise. 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
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. dake₂
teacher; in the Protestant church, a rank above sounkohwa and below wahnpoaron. sounpadahk
the rank of Nahnmwarki, commonly 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. 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
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. rihpwin 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
to say something very fast; to rattle off sounds, as in one's sleep. waderekerek
ravine
hollow, ravine. 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
razor
razor; razor blade. reise
razor; razor blade. reise
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reach
to reach. eng-
to reach down for. derpwele
to reach down for. derpwelih
to reach down for. doahkidieng
to reach down for. engdieng
to reach down for. engedieng
to reach downward. derpwel
to reach downward. doahkidi
to reach downward. engedi
to reach downward toward. doahkdieng
to reach for. enge-
to reach or arrive at. lel₁
to reach up to or toward something. derlangih
to reach upward. derlang
to reach upward. derleng
to reach upward. doahkada
to reach upwards toward something. derlange
to reach upwards toward something. derlenge
to reach upwards toward something. engadahng
to reach, to attain. keke
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 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. mehlel
reap
to pick, to pluck, to remove from the stalk, to reap. dulung
to pick, to pluck, to remove from the stalk, to reap. dolung
rear₁
to raise , to rear₁, to have children. nainikihda
to rear₁ a child. kaloiloitik
to rear₁, to raise, of a child. naitikihda
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 or at the rear₂ of a person. sakiri
in back 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
recall
to remember, to recall. edinlangih
to remember, to recall. edinlenge
to remember, to recall. loalehdi
to remember, to recall. salikihr
to remember, to recall. tamataman
to trace one's ancestry, to recall past history. kadoudou
to trace one's ancestry, to recall past history. kodoudou
to trace or track down; to recall or transmit the past history of. kadaur₁
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
recently
recently, just₁, in a temporal sense. ahpwtehn
reciprocate
to reciprocate. dopuk
to return an action in kind, to reciprocate. kasapahl
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 ghost 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-
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 mark; to recognize; to take note of; to register. kileledi
to mark; to recognize; to take note of; to register. 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
record
record, a sound recording. pilat₁
record, a sound recording. rekerd
record, a sound recording. rekohdo
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 make small, to reduce in size. katikitikih
to reduce in number. kamalaulawih
reduction
reduction. kamalaulau
reduplication
partial reduplication. pwuloi kopwur luh
reduplication. pwuloi kopwur
reed
reed, cane (the plant). keke
reed sp.
reed sp. Phragmites karka similar to bamboo, used for weaving and, in the past, for making nose flutes. lirau
reed sp., Phragmites karka; a minor rafter to which pieces of thatch are attached, also woven into panelling for walls in a traditional house. rahu
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. litokmwanger
reef
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. moaroamoar
the legendary reef upon which the island of Pohnpei was built. Pohnnamweias
the reef on which Nan Madol was built. Sounahleng
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
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
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 mark; to recognize; to take note of; to register. kileledi
to mark; to recognize; to take note of; to register. kilelehdi
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, of a gift. kapwurupwur
to be returned, to be rejected, of a gift. koapwurupwur
to refuse an offer, to reject. soik
to reject, to totally refuse, to veto. soikala
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; to establish a close friendship. pirien
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
consequence, relative, result. kisehn
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. pekeder
to be released; to be forgiven, in a religious sense. lapwada
to free, to release. kasaledakala
to release. pweisang
to release from confinement; to be released, as from the hospital or prison; to withdraw; to purchase on credit. kapidohi₁
to release from confinement; to be released, as from the hospital or prison; to withdraw; to purchase on credit. 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. 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
religion
worship, religion, prayer. kaudok
religious
religious service; magic; taboo. sarawi₁
relocate
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 another location, to transfer, to relocate; to postpone. kasawada
to move, to be relocated. kesou
reluctance
reluctance, hesitation. mehnseiren
reluctant
reluctant. menseiren
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 of kava after the squeezing of the kava is initiated. paki₂
remainder, leftover. luhwahlah
surplus, excess, remainder. peisenge
remaining
leftover food, remains, remnant; change, as of money; the one remaining. luhwe
remains
death; remains, as of a dead body. mehla
leftover food, remains, remnant; change, as of money; the one remaining. luhwe
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. tamataman
remembrance
remembrance, commemoration of. katamanpe
remembrance, recollection. kataman
remind
to remind. katamaniki
reminder
souvenir, reminder. mehn kataman
souvenir, reminder. mehn ketemen
reminisce
to reminisce while wailing, at a funeral. palakahs
reminiscence
a reminiscence made while wailing. 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, of a lid, cover, top, etc. wahleng
to be removed, of a lid, cover, top, etc. wak₁
to pick, to pluck, to remove from the stalk, to reap. dulung
to pick, to pluck, to remove from the stalk, to reap. dolung
to pick, to remove from the stalk. dondol
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 some part of something so that it is no longer whole or complete. kaluwanda
to remove, of a lid, cover, top, etc. wahlenge
to remove, of a lid, cover, top, etc. waka
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 repaired; to be pacified, to be resolved. kamwahula
to cure, as an illness; to fix, to renovate, to repair; to pacify, to resolve. kamwahwihala
renown
famous, celebrated, renown. ndand
rent
rent. rend
repair
to be cured, as of an illness, to be fixed, to be renovated, 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 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 pay tribute, to repay a service or good deed, to pay for something, as rent. ise
to repay, to give back in recompense or reply. dipuk
to repay, to give back in recompense or reply. dupuk
repeal
to cause to disappear; to nullify; to dismiss, as a court case; to repeal, as a law; to abolish. kakerepwelihala
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. kaukaule
repent
to repent. ipwsapahl
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 change, to substitute, to replace, to represent; to be the heir of. wilian
to exchange; to be changed, to be substituted, to be replaced. wiliali
replacement
replacement, representative. weliepe
replacement, representative. wiliepe
replantable
the replantable part of a plant, the crown of a taro corm; butt, as of a cigarette. paki₁
replete
full; replete. diring
report
to bring to the attention of an authority, to report. leleki
to say, to report. dene
report card
report card. ripohdkahd
repound
to repound kava. kapwure
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
represent
to change, to substitute, to replace, to represent; to be the heir of. wilian
representative
replacement, representative. weliepe
replacement, representative. wiliepe
reprimand
to scold, to reprimand. kidahwe
repugnance
causing a feeling of repugnance, abhorrence. kadongodong
repugnant
abhorrent, repugnant. dongodong
filthy, repulsive, repugnant. kalahd
repulsive
filthy, repulsive, disgusting. kasaut
filthy, repulsive, repugnant. kalahd
to make something filthy, repulsive, or disgusting. kasaute
reputable
to be reputable, to bring respect. kahdamwahu
to be reputable, to bring 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. adamwahu
having a good reputation, having a positive or favorable image. soaramwahu
request
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. pekipek
to request, to ask for, 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
resemblance
likeness, resemblance. alemeng
resemblance, likeness. einiman
resemble
to resemble. einimane
to resemble. einimanih
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 nahs. 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 paramount chief or the Saudeleur in Nan Madol. Pahnkedira
to take up residence in. towehla
residue
residue. uwe₂
residue at the bottom of a cup of kava. mwoarok en sakau
resign
to resign. risain
resilient
pliable, resilient. matamat₁
resist
to oppose, to resist. kaundenkomwe
to oppose, to resist (someone or an idea). kaundenkomw
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
resolve
to be cured, as of an illness, to be fixed, to be renovated, to be repaired; to be pacified, to be resolved. kamwahula
to cure, as an illness; to fix, to renovate, 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. tehte kepikipik
resource. tehte₂
resources. saisai
respect
lacking respect. sohwawi
not respected. mwamwahl
respect, honor. sakaradahn wahu
respect, support. koupwel₁
to be reputable, to bring respect. kahdamwahu
to be reputable, to bring respect. koasoaramwahu
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 support. koupweliki
to show respect, to honor. kahka
valley; 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; the 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. koapwukoa
care, caretaking, responsibility. daulang
care, caretaking, responsibility. epwel₃
occupation, task, employment, responsibility, deed. doahk
responsibility. pwukepe
responsibility, assignment; share of food, reward; task. pwais
responsibility, obligation, duty. pwukoa
responsible
to assign someone to be responsible for something. koapwukoahki
to be responsible for immoral behavior; to be guilty. dipaniki
to be responsible for providing something or doing a task. pweisaniki
responsiveness
a chief's responsiveness to the needs of the people. keleunieng
rest
to lie₂ down to rest. nanmwoaldi
to make one rest. kakommoale
to make one rest. kommoale
to make one rest. rahnmwoale
to make someone rest for the remainder of the day. kommoalehdi
to make someone rest for the remainder of the day. rahnmwoalehdi
to rest. kommoal
to rest. 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. kommoaldi
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, 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
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
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
result
consequence, relative, 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 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
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, to raise. kaiasada
retarded
crazy, mad, mentally retarded. kisingai
dizzy; mentally ill or retarded. sahliel
reticent
reticent, reserved, inclined to be silent. loalsohpwa
retire
to cease the day's activity; to retire. kommoaldihsang
to cease the day's activity; to retire. kommoalehdihsang
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, of a gift. kapwurupwur
to be returned, to be rejected, of a gift. 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
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
revenue
feast for a new dwelling house, revenue. kapidolong₂
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
to be checked, to be scrutinized, to be reviewed, to be watched. petehk
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, reward. pweipwei₂
payment or reward; food provided in return for labor; food provided for a hunting or fishing trip. kating
payment or reward; food provided in return for labor; food provided for a hunting or fishing trip. keting
responsibility, assignment; share of food, reward; task. pwais
tribute, reward; payment, fare; fee; gift; tax. 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. 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
ridge
mountain ridge. pedlepen nahna
mountain ridge. pwelengen nahna
ridge area of a house or land. pwalang₂
ridge area of a house or land. pweleng
top, peak, summit, ridge. koadoke
ridge cap
ridge cap. pwarapwar
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. pwung₁
justice, right. pwuhng
perfect, just right. lel₂
perfect, just right. leltih
perfect, just right. pwakan
right, as a location. maun
right field
right field, in baseball. raido
right side
right side. palimaun
right-hand
right-hand. kehlap
ring finger
ring finger, the finger nearest the baby finger. senditahmwele
ring finger, the finger nearest the baby finger. tahmwele
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. wawairala
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 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. wehdpeseng
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 reach the end or limit; to start to rise, of the tide. id₃
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 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. dikedik en eni
the annual ritual of supplication and thanksgiving as part of the worship of the land, with an emphasis on the worship of inanimate objects. Pwonginsapw
valley; respect, honor; a kava ritual. wahu
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. 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
rock
stone, rock, flint of a cigarette lighter. 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 slide
rock slide. rengk
rocket
rocket, missle. roaked
rocket, space ship. sopin nanwehwe
rocky
rocky area. mweli
rugged, rocky. pwukiaki
rod
a stick or rod used for cleaning a pipe (for smoking). sedruhru
rod, as a shepherd's rod; scepter. irar
roguish
roguish, reckless, from the name of the ghost 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 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 slide or roll, as a toy wheel. kadahre
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
area below the peak of a roof. mweleng
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 be roofed with thatch, of a building. oas
to finish roofing a house, accompanied by a feast. dadimai
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 a building; to attach a piece of roofing material. oase
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
a root of a plant having cluster roots such as sugar cane, a bundle of. uhn
root₁
to root₁, while looking for something; to scratch, as of a chicken. sarip
to root₁, while looking for something; to scratch, as of a chicken. senser₁
to root₁, while looking for something; to search by unearthing. sarep
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
roots of kava or of the wild yam kehpineir. sarang
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
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, 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 down to a canoe. selin isek
to make sennit (rope made of coconut fiber). dakihd
to make sennit (rope made of coconut fiber). koalepwel
rosary
rosary. rosario₁
to say the rosary. rosario₁
rose
flower, any flowering plant; rose. rohs
flower, any flowering plant; rose. wahn rohs
rose apple
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
to rot, to decay, of wood; to be termite ridden, of wood. mwasahngot
to rot, to decay, of wood; to be termite ridden, of wood. mwoasoahngot
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 way of going outside the barrier reef; to travel in a roundabout way. pideklik
rounds
to make the rounds. raun₁
row
mounded row, as in a garden. une
row, group, always appears with the construct suffix. kahn
row; mountain range; small stream. kahng₂
to hoe, to make a row with a hoe. poakune
to line up in a sequence; to do x times in a row. kairakala
rowlock
rowlock, oarlock. rohlak
royal
royal, noble. iso
royalty
the presence of royalty. 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 nahs; royalty. 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 nahs; 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 a good canoe 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 tree. rapwa
rubber, plastic. komi
rubber, plastic. kumi
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 due to supernatural causes. kahriepe
calamity, ruin, destruction due to supernatural causes. keriahpe
disadvantage; cause of ruin. kaupe
ruin, damage, wound, injury. ohla
to break, to destroy, to injure, to ruin. kawehla
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, procedure, agreement; judgement, pronouncement, decision. koasoandi
rule, regulation. kosonned en mwadong
to rule, to lead₁, to direct, to head, to boss. kaun
ruler
lord, ruler; an independent form of the word sau- that occurs, for example, in Saudeleur. Sahu
ruler, for measuring. ruhl
ruler, leader, director, head, boss. kaun
ruler, tape measure. mehn sohng
the ruler of And atoll. Soulik en And
the ruler of Lehdau, an area of land in central Madolenihmw, 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, story. koasoai
talk, conversation, discussion, rumor, story, adage, parable. pilepil
to arrange, to assemble, to put together; to start a rumor. kakone
to make up 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 or trickle. 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
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
runt
runt, of a litter; smallest one, as of a bunch of coconuts. kapwer
runway
airstrip, runway. kassohro
rush
hurried, rushed; urgent. kahdahd
hurried, rushed; urgent. karuwaru
to hasten, to rush something. karwa
to hasten, to rush something. kerwa
to hurry, to rush. keruwa
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). Rud
Ruvettus pretiosus
fish sp., castor-oil fish, Ruvettus pretiosus. deikenepeng
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