sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
Sabbath Sabbath. Sapad
Sunday, Sabbath. Rahnen Sapwad
Saccharum officinarum an entire sugar cane plant (Saccharum officinarum), dug up in preparation for a feast. inentep
sugar cane, Saccharum officinarum. sehu
Saccharum spontaneum 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
sack bag, sack. ehd₂
empty bag or sack. tehnehd
sacrament sacrament. sakramendo
sacred sitting place, sacred place, altar, throne; sleeping place. mwoahl₁
anything peculiarly sacred. likamisik
sacred land; a phrase often used by Pohnpeians to describe their island. sahpw sarawi
sacred, holy. sarawi₁
sacred book sacred book, holy book, missal, Bible. pwuhk sarawi
sacrifice sacrifice, offering, contribution. kisinmei
sacrifice, offering, contribution. meiroang
to offer a sacrifice to, to offer a contribution to. kisinmaiih
to sacrifice for the good of others, to work without pay, to volunteer. tohnmetei
to sacrifice, to offer breadfruit as a contribution. kisinmei
to sacrifice, to offer something as a contribution. meiroang
sacrificial altar sacrificial altar. mwoalen meiroang
sacristy sacristy, a room in a church where a priest prepares for a service and where vestments and other things used in worshop are kept. sakrisidia
sad sorrowful, sad, grieving, mourning. eimwelu
sorrowful, sad, grieving, mourning. pahtou₁
to be sorrowful, sad, grieving, mourning. eimwoalu
to be sorrowful, sad, grieving, mourning because of the death of a Nahnmwarki or Nahnken or their spouses. eimwoaluhlap
heavy, weighty; sluggish; melancholy, sad. toutou₁
sad, sorry, distressed. nsensuwed
sad, sorry, distressed. selikihr
to be sad, to be depressed. soumwahu en nsensuwed
ugly; sad-looking. massuwed
sadden to sadden; to discourage, to disappoint. kansensuwedih
saddening emotionally moving, pitiful, saddening. kempoake
emotionally moving, pitiful, saddening. kompoake
mournful, saddening. kedepwidepw
saddening. kapahtou
saddleback grouper fish sp., giant coral trout, Plectropomus areolatus, or saddleback grouper, Plectropomus laevis. ewen sawi
Sadducee Sadducee. Sadusi
sadness sadness, depression. soumwahu en nsensuwed
sadness, sorrow, distress. nsensuwed
sadness, sorrow, distress. selikihr
sorrow, sadness, grief. eimwelu
sorrow, sadness, grief. eimwoalu
sorrow, sadness, grief. pahtou₁
sorrow, sadness, grief caused by the death of a Nahnmwarki or Nahnken or their spouses. eimwoaluhlap
safe food cabinet, safe. sehp₁
food cabinet, safe. seip
safe, cash box. kingko
to be safe, in baseball. sehp₂
to put something in a safe place, to hide₁. ekihla
safeguard to wear a belt; to safeguard. kateng
safety belt; protection, safety. kateng
justice, safety, security. sihr₂
safety pin pin, tack, bobbypin, safety pin. pihn
sag to expand, to stretch, as of clothing; to sag, as a rope. eirekpeseng
sail a sail. serek
to lower a sail. lil
to sail. serek
to sail with the outrigger lifted from the water. neidam
sailfish 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
sailing canoe sailing canoe. weren serek
sailor sailor, seaman. sehla
saint saint. aramas sarawi
Saipan Saipan. Seipahn
salad potato salad. pedehde salad
salad. salad
saliva saliva. pilen dawas
saliva. pilen dowas
saliva. pilen ewe
salt salt. soahl
salt of the earth. soahlpen sampah
to add salt to. soahle
to salt down, to preserve food by adding quantities of salt. soahlehdi
salt water salt water. rensed
salted fish salted fish. mwomwsahl
salvage to rescue, to free an animal or a person, to allow to escape; to salvage. kapit₃
salvation salvation. komour
same to be equal; to be the same as. ras₁
to be the same. duwepenehte
to be the same as, to be identical to. duwehte
to become the same as. duwehla
sampan fishing boat, sampan. sampang
sample sample, illustration. kasalepe
Samuel Samuel, two books in the Kadehde Mering (Old Testament), 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. Samuel
sanctify to celebrate; to observe a holiday; to dedicate; to bless, to consecrate, to sanctify. kasarawi₁
sanctuary sanctuary. santuari
sanctuary, tabernacle (in the Old Testament; literally, sacred tent). impwal sarawi
sand grains of sand present in the bottom of a canoe. lienpileng
sand. pihk₁
to gather sand. deupik
sandalwood tree sp., red sandalwood, Adenanthera pavovnina. kaikes
sandbar sandbar; tiny object. dierenpik
sanderling bird spp., any of a number of species of migratory shore birds, including the Pacific golden plover, Pluvialis fulva, the greater yellow legs, Tringa melanolevca, and possibly the sanderling, Crocethia alba. kulu
sandpaper sandpaper. sandepehpa
sandwich sandwich. sanwit
sandy sandy. pikapik₁
sanitary napkin diaper, loincloth, sanitary napkin. dereklap
diaper, loincloth, sanitary napkin. weiwei
diaper, loincloth, sanitary napkin. weiweiloal
Santa Claus Santa Claus. Sandiklohs
sardine sardine. saip
sash bellyband, sash. arimaki
highly prized cloth made from breadfruit bark; an elaborate, beaded sash (a kind of dohr); loincloth. lakiot
sass to talk back, to sass. kapeilokaia
sassy sassy, impudent, saucy. pwusirek
Satan Satan, devil. Sehdan
sated to be sated, to have had it with something or someone. lokala
satiated satiated, having had one’s fill of sex with men (of a woman). mwelung
satiated, having had one’s fill of sex with men (said of a woman). anginwol
satiated, having had one’s fill of sex with men (said of a woman). enginwol
satiated, having had one's fill of sex with women (of a man). enginli
satisfactory fitting well, of clothing; satisfactory; timely. itamwahu
satisfied to be full after eating; to be satisfied; of animals, to come out of heat; to stop bearing fruit, as of a coconut tree. lik₂
to be satisfied; to be full, after eating; to reach a climax. id₄
saturated saturated with pomade or hair lotion. sopw
to be saturated. so
Saturday Saturday. Nikaunop
Saturday. Rahn Kaonop
saucy sassy, impudent, saucy. pwusirek
sauna to workout (physical exercise), to engage in a labor intensive activity; to use a sauna. kaker pwudou
sausage sausage. soset
sausage, hot dog. ulen kidi
save to defend, to save. lengirihri
to save from harm, to protect; to separate fighters; to steal or seize food at a feast. doare
to save, keep, store, put away. nekidala
to save, to store. kanekid
savings account savings account. nahken sent
savings account. seiping akaund
savior savior. sounkamour
savior. sounkomour
savior, redeemer. soundoar
saw American style saw, which cuts on the push. reseres en wai
crosscut saw. reseres en lop
hand saw. reseres en peh
Japanese style saw, which cuts on the draw. reseres en Sapahn
meat saw. rasaras en uduk
meat saw. reseres en uduk
ripping saw. reseres en pwal
saw. rasaras
to saw. rasaras
to saw. rese
sawdust sawdust. dipen rasaras
sawdust. diperen rasaras
small fragment of wood; sawdust. diperen tuhke
say Say what?. eda
to declare, either verbally or in writing; to state, to say. ketihtihki
to improve; to settle a quarrel about, to make peace with; to say good things about someone. kamwahwih₂
to say. paud₂
to say. pwa₂
to say something under one's breath. ingitingkihdi
to say something very fast; to rattle off sounds, as in one's sleep. waderekerek
to say, to know. patohwan
to say, to mention, to state. idawarih
to say, to mention, to state. nda
to say, to mention, to state, to converse with, to discuss with. koasoaia
to say, to report. dene
to say, to see, of the Nahnken or anyone with a high title, except the Nahnmwarki. mahsanih
to say, to talk, to discuss. pile₃
saying saying, proverb. kahs₅
saying, proverb. lepin kahs
word; expression, saying; archaic word or expression. lepin mahsen
sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
Scaevola taccada tree sp., Cynometra ramiflora or Scaevola taccada. remek
scale₁ to scale₁ or pluck. kahwun
to scale₁ or pluck. kahwuna
to scale₁ or pluck. kederwun
to scale₁ or pluck. kederwuna
scale₂ scale₂, for measuring weight. mehn paun
scale₂, for measuring weight. palans
scales body hair, feathers, fur, scales. wihn₁
scalp scalp. kilin moange
scalp. kilinmoang
scandal scandal. karasepe suwed
scandal, bad example. engsuwed
scandal; bad example. ahngsuwed
scapegoat to be falsely accused; to be a scapegoat. kangidirawi
scar a large scar by the mouth caused by yaws. auselpat
a scar by the mouth caused by yaws. aupwet
castrated animal, usually a pig; a scar self-inflicted to demonstrate one's manhood. lekelek
light colored scar. pwet₁
noticeable scar. selpat
scar. mohn ohla
scar, trace, ruins. mowe
scarred. pat₂
scarred around the mouth by yaws. aupwet
scarred at the corner of the mouth by yaws. kepwilipwet
severely scarred around the mouth by yaws. auselpat
to become a noticeable, of a scar. selpatala
wound, scar. selipat
scarce scarce; deficient. menongen
scarcity season of scarcity, when yams and breadfruit are not bearing. nanisol
yam season; scarcity, famine. isol
scare to scare away, to frighten. kalawahla
to scare off. kalawahda
to scare someone by surprising him. kapwuhr
to scare, to intimidate, to menace. kamasak
scarecrow scarecrow. keruwemen
Scaridae fish sp., yellow-tailed brown parrotfish, Cetoscarus bicolor; more generally Scaridae (parrot fishes); normally found in the lagoon and on patch reefs. lawi
Scarus ghobban fish sp., blue-barred parrotfish, Scarus ghobban. lidoin mahu
Scarus gibbus fish sp., steepheaded parrotfish, Scarus gibbus. maulik
scary scary, triggering a fear of ghosts or of the dead. kelemw
scavenge to scavenge, of people. likidere
scavenger-like scavenger-like. likidar
scene scene, as in a play; a stage setting. sihn₁
scent smell, odor, aroma, scent. pwoh
scepter rod, as a shepherd's rod; scepter. irar
Schoenus achaetus plant spp., Eleocharis ochrostachys, Rhynchospora rugosa subsp. lavarum, and Schoenus achaetus. matamat₂
school₁ crowd, fleet, school₁ of fish. polo
school₁ of fish. ririnmwomw
to roll; of fish, to school₁ during spawning season. dahr
school₂ school₂. sukuhl
to attend school₂. sukuhl
schoolhouse schoolhouse. imwen sukuhl
schooner schooner. sukuhna
scissors scissors. siset
scold the act of scolding or deprecating. lupwoar
the act of scolding or deprecating. nahnioaralap
to scold. rengede
to scold, to deprecate. angiangih
to scold, to deprecate. lupwoare
to scold, to deprecate. nahnioarelepe
to scold, to reprimand. kidahwe
Scomberoides lysan turtle sp., leatherback, Scomberoides lysan. sarduhwa
scoop clam shell used to grate coconut; scraper; a scoop made from pelikenna. nan suwan
to scoop. teuteu
to scoop food. teuk
to scoop out; to eat with a spoon. toutou₂
to scoop out; to eat with a utensil. touk
scooter scooter, motor scooter, motorcycle. odopai
scooter, motor scooter, motorcycle. skuhder
scorch to burn, to scorch; to hurt another emotionally. kamwasikahla
scorching scorching; hurting emotionally. kamwasik
score grade; score. deng₂
scorn disdain, scorn, contempt. kesileng
to despise, to hold in contempt, to disdain, to scorn. kamwamwahlih
scorpion scorpion. eskorpion
scorpion. ikimwang
scorpion. skorpion
scorpion fish fish sp., a kind of stonefish; scorpion fish. nehu₁
scramble to scramble, to put out of order. kied
scrape to be scraped. kelupwulupw
to be scraped, as the meat out of a coconut. koroiroi
to scrape. kalapwur
to scrape the meat out of a coconut when making copra. koamone
to scrape the surface of something. kalupwur
to scrape the surface of something. koalupwulupw
to scrape together and pick up a pile of something, such as dirt, kava, etc. oare
to scrape together and pick up a pile of something, such as dirt, kava, etc. oaroahr₁
to scrape together with the hands; to wipe a kava cup; to wipe the anus. koahre₂
to scrape, as the meat out of a coconut. korehd
scraper clam shell used to grate coconut; scraper; a scoop made from pelikenna. nan suwan
scratch the act of scratching one's body. kaliat
the act of scratching one's body. kerupwud
to be scratching. kerupwud
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 scratch with the fingernails; to claw. rakih
to scratch with the fingernails; to claw. rekirek
to scratch, as when itching. kaliete
to scratch, as when itching. karupwude
to scratch, in pool. sukuras
scream shout, scream, howl, yell. wehr
to shout at, to scream at, to howl at, to yell at, to holler at. wering
to shout, to scream, to howl, to yell, to holler. wer₂
screen screen. ami
screen. sukrihn
screen. sukurihn
to be covered, to screened from view. pere
to cover; to screen from view. pereh₂
screw screw. sukuru
screwdriver screwdriver. skrudraipa
scribbled snapper fish sp., scribbled snapper, a variety of Lutjanus rivulatus. ikem asimel
fish sp., scribbled snapper, a variety of Lutjanus rivulatus. kihrsal
scrotum scrotum. deunwusol
scrotum; baby boy. usol
scrotum; baby boy. wusol
scrutinize to be checked, to be scrutinized, to be reviewed, to be watched. petehk
to scrutinize each other. akmwasa
scrutiny scrutiny, between two individuals. akmwasa
scum foam, scum. pwudopwud₁
Scylla sirreda mangrove crab, Scylla sirreda, prized as a delicacy. elimoang
sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
sea lagoon, ocean, sea. nansed
ocean, sea. sehd
ocean, sea, as the Pacific Ocean, or the Philippine Sea. lepinsed
sea anemone sea anemone sp. limwadong
sea creature a mythical sea creature hunted by Satokawai by order of the Saudeleur. Mahlipwur
sea cucumber to gather werer, a sp. of sea cucumber. seiwerer
sea cucumber sp sea cucumber sp, possibly Holothuria nobilis, teatfish, the most commercially valuable sea cucumber species. matepw
sea cucumber sp, possibly Holothuria nobilis, teatfish, the most commercially valuable sea cucumber species. matopw
sea cucumber sp. sea cucumber sp. kemed
sea cucumber sp. koid
sea cucumber sp. lumoarum
sea cucumber sp. penipen
sea cucumber sp., burrows under ledges in overlying sand. ihpw₂
sea cucumber sp., edible, typically found in seagrass beds. mwasu
sea cucumber sp., possibly Sticopus japonicus, found on lagoon slopes, eaten, a favored food in Asia. loangon
sea cucumber sp., small and black. kotop₂
sea cucumber sp., tiger tail sea cucumber, Holothuria hilla, commonly found under rocks on reef flats. lisop
sea cucumber sp.; the inner contents or intestines of the werer. werer
sea cucumber spp. sea cucumber spp., any of a number of sp. of Holothuroidea. katop
sea grass bed sea grass bed. nampwel
sea level sea level. iren sehd
sea urchin sea urchin. lidik
small black sp. of sea urchin. peipei₁
seagrass sp. seagrass sp., Enhalus acoroides. oaloahdilap
seagrass sp., turtle grass, Thalassia hemprichii, found in shallow water; used for making rope and as a medicine for healing large wounds; the large seeds of this plant are considered a delicacy. oaloahd
seal₁ to be patched; to be blocked; to be sealed. pinapin
to patch; to block; to seal₁ a bottle or end of a tube. pina
seal₂ seal₂, the sea mammal. sihl
seaman sailor, seaman. sehla
search to open for the purpose of a search. warang
to search. repen₁
to search for, to look for, to hunt for. pahnlangih
to search for, to look for, to hunt for. rapahki
searchlight searchlight. dangkaido
seashore seashore, beach, land near the ocean, landing place for canoes or boats. sakar
seasick to be seasick. mehn madau
seasickness seasickness. mehn madau
seaside shore, coast, seaside, landing place for canoes or boats. oaroahr₂
seaside bean seaside bean, Vigna marina. oangoahng₂
seaside bean, Vigna marina. wahpaili
season beginning of the breadfruit season. menpwukoadoak
end of the breadfruit season. menpwukoaloak
season of plenty, breadfruit season. nanrek
season of scarcity, when yams and breadfruit are not bearing. nanisol
the first of four minor breadfruit seasons (October to November), associated with the highest tides of the year; the highest tide of the year in Noveber. edihsou
the last of four minor breadfruit seasons (late March to early April); trees with mature fruit at this time tend to indicate where the major harvest locations will be. dilin₂
the last of four minor breadfruit seasons (late March to early April); trees with mature fruit at this time tend to indicate where the major harvest locations will be. Also indicates the time of ripening for the main rahk₁ season. dilinrek
the main breadfruit season, a season of plenty, from April to August. rekenleng
the main breadfruit season, a season of plenty, from April to August; literally meaning 'responsibility for the things of the air'. pwukemenleng
the second of four minor breadfruit seasons (January), associated with the flowering of the pahr₂ tree . New fruit begin to develop on breadfruit trees at this time. soupar
the third of four minor breadfruit seasons (March), associated with the gathering of two species of sawi₁. ketingen angak
trade wind season. nanpar
yam season. rekenpwel
yam season, literally meaning 'responsibility for things of the soil'. pwukemenpwel
seat a seating area located at the front of the main platform of a feasthouse, where the steps are located. keradakeiso
a seating area on the main platform of a nahs, in front of the seating are of the Nahnmwarki, extending to the area in front of the Nahnken. pahn eririso
chair, seat. sehr₂
seat, in a canoe. loh₃
seat, in a canoe. lohnwar
seat, in a canoe. pohnkoiohlap
seated of nobles, to be seated facing the commoners. saledi
to be exposed; of commoners, to be seated facing the main platform in a nahs. salada
to be seated sideways on the main platform in a feasthouse. salpangapang
seawall a seawall at Nan Madol adjacent to the entrance to Kahnihmweiso. Nan Mwoluhsei
seaward seaward. peiei-
second the second day of a funeral (after sohpai₁, the day when the death occurred), the family day. koakonepwel
the second day of a funeral (after sohpai₁, the day when the death occurred), the family day. rahnen peneinei
a term used for the second cup of kava during a kava ritual in the chiefdom of Madolenihmw, where it is given to the Nahnken. arienken
to second a motion. keriemene
second night second night of the month in the traditional calendar of tracking the so called dark face of the moon more or less equivalent to the night after the third quarter of the lunar cycle. eisin rot
second₁ a term used in Madolenihmw for the second₁ cup of kava during a kava ritual; it is served to the Nahnken, as it is in the chiefdoms of U and Kitti, while in Nett and Sokehs it is given to Likend or Nahnalek (spouse of the Nahnmwarki or Nahnken). arehnken
second₁. kariau
second₁ night after new moon, twelfth night of the lunar cycle. mas are
the second₁ cup of kava during a kava ritual. are
the second₁ cup of kava during a kava ritual. arehn sakau
the second₁ cup of kava during a kava ritual, in all chiefdoms given to the Nahnken, except in Nett, where it is given to Likend or Nahnalek Nett (spouse of the Nahnmwarki or Nahnken). arehn koanoat
the second₁ cup of kava during a kava ritual, in all chiefdoms given to the Nahnken, except in Nett, where it is given to Likend or Nahnalek Nett (the spouse of the Nahnmwarki or Nahnken). arie
the second₁ night after a full moon (literally the first, but actually the second), the twenty-sixth night of the Pohnpeian lunar cycle when tracking delayed lunar rising. ehden rot
to second₁ a motion. keriemenih
second₂ second₂ full moon night, twenty-sixth night of the Pohnpeian lunar cycle. rotenpahnwel
second₂, as a unit of time; second₁, in a sequence. seken₂
secret to be hidden, concealed, secret, occult. ekiek
having a wide, large mouth; big mouthed, both literally and figuratively; having a loose tongue, unable to keep a secret. auwalek
secret. pahn kasahnwar
secret agent spy, secret agent; skit, a theatrical sketch. sipai
spy, secret agent; skit, a theatrical sketch. supai
secretary secretary. sekteri
secretive always secretive. lipahkiek
reserved, secretive. loalrir
secretly secretly, privately. ni rir
section a formerly sovereign territory in north-eastern Pohnpei, now a section (kousapw) in U. Awak
a section (kousapw) and a valley in Madolenihmw. Mand
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Alauso
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Enipein Pah
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Enipein Powe
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Marahu
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Mwoakot
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Mwudok
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Nanmand
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Olepel
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Ononmwoakot
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Pahnais
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Paliepailong
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Pehleng
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Pehs
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Peil
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Poatoapoat
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Pohsein
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Pweipwei
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Pwok
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Pwudoi
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Rohnkitti
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Salapwuk
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Semwei
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Sounkiroun
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Souwihso
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Toamwoarolong
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Wenik₁
a section (kousapw) in Kitti and Nett. Seinwar
a section (kousapw) in Kitti and Sokehs. Kipar
a section (kousapw) in Kitti and Sokehs. Paies
a section (kousapw) in Kitti, Nett, and Sokehs. Tomwara
a section (kousapw) in Kitti, Sokehs, and Nett. Lewetik
a section (kousapw) in Kitti, literally 'meeting place'. Rehntu
a section (kousapw) in Kitti; the stone city built by Lempwei Sapal, also known as Lempwei Sok, after he fled from Nan Madol; Sapwatakai was the seat of the once independent chiedom of Kepihleng. Sapwatakai
a section (kousapw) in Kitti; the stone city built by Lempwei Sapal, also known as Lempwei Sok, after his flight from Nan Madol; Sapwtakai was the seat of the once independent chiedom of Kepihleng. Sapwtakai
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Akahk
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Dolopwail
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Dolosowi Pah
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Edienleng
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Elenieng
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Elenieng
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Elieliwi
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Enipoas
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Kepirohi
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Kinakapw
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Lehiak
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Lohd Pah
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Lohd Powe
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Meiros
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Merewi
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Mesihso
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Nakepin Sapwehrek
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Nankepira
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Nanriohk
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Nansowihso
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Ohwa
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Peiniap
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Pohnauleng
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Pohnpeteleng
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Sapwehrek
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Wapar
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw and Kitti. Kepine
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw and U. Metipw
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw and U. Nansalohi
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw which was an independent political entity prior to the rise of Nan Madol; also a section in Nett. Lehdau
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw which was an independent political entity prior to the rise of Nan Madol; also a section in Nett. Lehdau
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw, Kitti, and Nett. Diadi
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw, Kitti, and Nett. Leprohi
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw, formerly called Lohsapw; also a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Nanpahlap
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw, formerly called Lohsapw; also a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Nanpahlap
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Depe
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Dolosowi Powe
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw; a large island off the coast of Madolenhimw where the Saudeleur built Nan Madol; the principal residence of the Nahnmwarki of Madolenihmw. Temwen
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw; also the name of an autonomous area in Kitti in the past. Lukop
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw; it is said that Olosihpa and Olosohpa tried to build a stone city here before moving to Temwen island to build Nan Madol. Alohkapw
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw; the name given to the place where a Nahnmwarki resides; the former name of central Kitti. Nanwei
a section (kousapw) in Nett. Doaroapoap
a section (kousapw) in Nett. Eirike
a section (kousapw) in Nett. Kahmar
a section (kousapw) in Nett. Meitik
a section (kousapw) in Nett. Nansokasok
a section (kousapw) in Nett. Paliais
a section (kousapw) in Nett. Paremkep
a section (kousapw) in Nett. Pohndien
a section (kousapw) in Nett. Sekeren
a section (kousapw) in Nett. Weipowe
a section (kousapw) in Nett; the name of a river in Nett. Nanipil
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs. Eir
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs. Iohl
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs. Kepin
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs. Kepinkep
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs. Kepira
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs. Likie
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs. Nanpahniop
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs. Nantamwaroi
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs. Peidie
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs. Sapwawas
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs. Sapwohn
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs. Sekere
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs. Soledi
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs. Tomwara Powe
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs and Kitti. Tomwara Pah
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs, formerly called Deh. Roie
a section (kousapw) in Sokehs; a coastal area in southeastern Madolenihmw. Ihpwal
a section (kousapw) in U. Awak Pah
a section (kousapw) in U. Awak Powe
a section (kousapw) in U. Dehpehk
a section (kousapw) in U. Dehpehk Pah
a section (kousapw) in U. Dehpehk Powe
a section (kousapw) in U. Kepin Awak
a section (kousapw) in U. Kousapw U
a section (kousapw) in U. Nan Koapwoaramen
a section (kousapw) in U. Nan Wouniap
a section (kousapw) in U. Nankoapwoaremen
a section (kousapw) in U. Pahlap
a section (kousapw) in U. Pohn Awak
a section (kousapw) in U. Pohn U
a section (kousapw) in U. Saladak
a section (kousapw) in U. Souna
a section (kousapw) in U. Tipwen Kehpei
a section (kousapw) in U and Kitti. Dien
a section (kousapw) in U and Kitti. Rohi
a section (kousapw) in U. Kousapw Tamworohi
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Ipwitik
a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Kitamw
a section (kousapw) on Mwand, an island in U. Mwand Peidak
a section (kousapw) on Mwand, an island in U. Mwand Peidi
a section (kousapw), claimed by both Kitti and Sokehs. Nan Madap
a section (kousapw) in Kitti. Oare
a section (kousapw) in Nett. Dolakapw
a section or local chiefdom consisting of a number of private homesteads, smaller than a wehi₂. kousapw
a small atoll lying off the northwest coast of Pohnpei that is a section (kousapw) of Sokehs. Pakihn
an earlier name for the Roie section (kousapw) in Sokehs. Deh
an earlier name of the Kolonia town area; of religious significance to Pohnpeians who consider it a sacred place; claimed as a section (kousapw) by Nett, although Kolonia town is a separate political entity. Mesenieng
an island located northeast of Kolonia that is a section (kousapw) in Nett. Parempei
district, precinct; section; cut in a hill or mountain made for a road. lopidi
formerly the name of a section (kousapw) in U. Rohi Powe
formerly the name of a section (kousapw) in U. Takaieniap
formerly the name of a section (kousapw) in U; now called Diadi. Rohi Pah
formerly, a large section of land in southern Kitti, now divided into Enipein Pah and Enipein Powe. Enipein
fragment; section. sampwuloi
island northeast of the airport that is a section (kousapw) in Nett, formerly the site of a Japanese seaplane base. Lenger
one section of a thatch roof, from the eave to the peak one armspan in width. dinak
part, side; division, section; day after tomorrow. pali₁
section, article, border, limit. ire₂
section, piece, side. lepi-
the first section chief of Mesenieng who fled to Kitti because of the displeasure of Lepen Nett. Kaniki en Mesenieng
the former name of Nanpahlap, a section (kousapw) in Madolenihmw. Lohsapw
secure a method of securing a canoe by placing a pole between the outrigger and the hull and sticking it into the ocean bed. ileu
security fastening, security. katengpe
justice, safety, security. sihr₂
security guard custodian, guardian, security guard, watchman. sounsilasil
seduce a man who seduces women, seducer. lipwengpwengli
a woman who seduces men, seductress. lipwenpwengwol
to entice, to tempt; to lure, to seduce. popohnwangingih
to seduce a woman; to have intercourse with a woman. peukili
to seduce a woman; to have intercourse with a woman. poukili
to tempt; to seduce;. kahkahre
seducer a man who seduces women, seducer. lipwengpwengli
seducer (male). lipopoukwol
seducer, seductress. likatekatehrapwang
seduction given to engaging in seduction (of a man). lipopoukwol
given to engaging in seduction (of a woman). lipopoukli
seductress a woman who seduces men, seductress. lipwenpwengwol
seducer, seductress. likatekatehrapwang
seductress. lipopoukli
see I warned you!; See! I told you so!. ipwa
I warned you.; See! I told you so!. dempwa
I warned you.; See! I told you so!. dompwa
I warned you.; See! I told you so!. empwa
I warned you.; See! I told you so!. iao
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
to say, to see, of the Nahnken or anyone with a high title, except the Nahnmwarki. mahsanih
to see. sapwalih
to see. sepwele
to see with one's own eyes; to be an eye witness to something; to testify. kadehdeh
to see, discern, look at, observe, examine. kilang
to see, discern, look at, observe, examine. mahlenge
to see, discern, look at, observe, examine. sahkih
to see, discern, look at, observe, examine. saneke₂
to see, discern, look at, observe, examine, with a derogatory connotation. ngngar
to strain one's neck to see. usuwer
to strain one's neck to see something. usuwarih
to strain one's neck to see something. usuwere
seed a big seed, as in a mango. pehi₁
body, of a person; seed, tumor, cyst, gland. war₁
seed. weren tuhke
seed bed; bait arranged on the ocean floor to lure turtles. kamwer
to sow or broadcast seed. kamwarak
seed bed to make a seed bed, to sew seeds; to sew one's deeds, resulting in good or bad consequences; to arrange bait on the ocean floor to lure turtles;. kamwer
seedling seedling; small garden. dane
seek to seek a new chiefly protector. kiam pwek
seem apparently, it seems that. likamwete
to seem to have the attributes of. likamwala
seesaw swing, hammock, seesaw. likahs
swing, hammock, seesaw. lisahk
segregate to be separated or sorted by type or category; to be segregated. katohrohrpeseng
to be separated, to be sorted; to be segregated. katohrohr
to separate or sort by type or category; to segregate. katohrepeseng
seine large seine or net. ukalap
small seine or net. uketik
seize the process of taking, getting, or seizing something. alepe
to be captured, to be seized. poar₂
to grab, to seize. kul
to grab, to seize, to plunder. kulih
to save from harm, to protect; to separate fighters; to steal or seize food at a feast. doare
to swarm on; to seize food at a feast, done by a large group of people. simwih
to swarm; to seize food at a feast, done by a large group of people. simw
seizure the seizure of yams at a funeral feast. sihmw
Selaginella kanehirae fern spp., Selaginella kanehirae or Lycopodiella cernua. kidienmall
Selar crumenopthalmus fish sp., bigeye scad, Selar crumenopthalmus, normally found in lagoon and patch reefs and barrier reefs. pedihdi
select to be pointed out, to be identified; to be appointed; to be selected, to be chosen. idihdida
to choose, to pick out, to select. pil₂
to choose, to pick out, to select. pilipil
to select or choose from a group of animate beings, to pick out an animal. pwenik
to select or choose from a group of animate beings, to pick out an animal. pwinik
selection election, selection, choice. pilipil
self on one's own; self. pein₁
self-assertive proud, haughty, self-assertive, cocky. aklapalap
self-centered self-centered, demanding; of children, spoiled; of an infant, always crying. sakon
self-centered, demanding; of children, spoiled; of an infant, always crying. soakon
stern, of parents or spouses; self-centered, causing others difficulty because of the desire to have everything one's way. koakos
self-conscious self-conscious. lepeu
self-conscious. pohnsehtik
self-conscious. pohsehtik
short-tempered, self-conscious. likotkotuhwahu
self-effacing submissive, modest, self-effacing. mpahi
selfish mean, selfish, said of a person who never uses any of his prime crops for any purpose other than his own personal consumption. kamasikek
selfish. lehk
selfish with food, used in an extremely derogatory sense;. ewen neminem
unsociable, acting alone, selfish; discriminatory. liakotohrohr
self-righteous Pharisee, one who is two-faced, hypocritical, self-righteous, or pharisaical. Parisi
sell to buy, sell, or trade, to shop. net
seller to play a game involving pretending; seller; cashier. sounet
semen nocturnal emission of semen, wet dream. ouraman en enihwo
semen, sperm. pilen kus
send to be sent away, to be cast out. pakasar
to be sent; to be let go, to be released. pekeder
given to sending others on repeated errands. dunenilek
given to sending others on repeated errands. pekehilek
to greet, to send a greeting. depwekenleng
to greet, to send a greeting. depwekenlenge
to greet, to send a greeting. depwekinieng
to greet, to send a greeting. rahnmwahu
to send a dispatch or message. ilek-
to send a radio transmission or telegram. dempwo-
to send a telegram. wailes
to send away, to cast out; to drive fish into a net. kasare
to send on an errand, to send to deliver a message. ilakih
to send on an errand, to send to deliver a message. poarone
to send one on an errand; to operate a machine; to supervise an activity or business. katanga
to send; to let go, to release. kadar
Senna alata candle bush, also called ringworm bush, Senna alata, used in the treatment of the disease called kilin waii. tuhkehn kilin waii
sennit a piece of sennit. kisin ngkoal
an ornamentally wrapped ball of sennit. koansop
ball of sennit. soanop
coil of sennit. sanek₁
sennit. kepeukuhk
sennit. kisin pwehl
to make sennit. koale₁
to make sennit. ngkoal
to make sennit (rope made of coconut fiber). dakihd
to make sennit (rope made of coconut fiber). koalepwel
sense feeling, sense, thought, reaction, perception, insight. peirehr
feeling, sense, thought, reaction, perception, insight. pepehm
thought, idea, opinion; common sense; religious belief; will₁. lamalam
to feel, to sense. peirehr
to feel, to sense. pepehm
to perceive; to feel, think, or sense. pehm
sensitive sensitive to pain; ticklish. kener
sensitive, susceptible to stimuli. ner
sensitive, temperamental. limwakarakar
sensitive plant sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica. limemeirkelik
sensuous sensuous, beautiful. pwuteletel
sentence affirmative sentence. sendens iei me mie
basic sentence. sendens oulap
compound sentence. sendens pous
equational sentence. sendens peiiai
focused sentence. sendens idihd
imperative sentence. sendens ruwes
interrogative sentence. sendens kalelapak
locative sentence. sendens en wasa
negative sentence. sendens kahmahm
sentence. sendens
thematic sentence. sendens pilipil
verbal sentence. sendens mwekid
sentence adverb sentence adverb. sendens adperip
sentry guard, sentry. kaiko
separate peeling, as of the skin or as of paint; of plywood, coming to be separated. sarekek
to be separated or sorted by type or category; to be segregated. katohrohrpeseng
to be separated, to be sorted; to be segregated. katohrohr
to become separated in a large crowd or in the forest. salongpeseng
to break apart, to come apart: to grant a divorce, to cause a divorce; to separate. mweidpeseng
to come apart, as of a snapped rope; to be divorced or separated. mweipeseng
to save from harm, to protect; to separate fighters; to steal or seize food at a feast. doare
to separate. irepeseng
to separate fighters. poadoandoar
to separate into two long parts. imwihpeseng
to separate or sort by type or category; to segregate. katohrepeseng
to separate, to sort. katohre
Sepidenthis lessoni squid, Sepidenthis lessoni. nuhd
September September. Septempe
Septuagesima Septuagesima, the name for the ninth Sunday before Easter, the third before Ash Wednesday, celebrated in the Catholic church. Sepduakesima
seraphim seraphim. serapim
serenade entertainment; serenade. kamahlahl₁
entertainment; serenade. kemweit
sergeant at arms sergeant at arms. menin keus
series series of long objects placed together side by side; platform; copra drying platform; platform on which dormant yam tubers are stored; shelf. pasapas
series, line. irek
Seriola dumerili Carangidae (jacks), Seriola dumerili (amberjack); normally found in the lagoon where there is a high concentration of fresh water. sapwelepwel
fish sp., greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili. oarong seik
serious serious, severe, worse, critical, of an illness. doar
sermon lesson, teaching, doctrine, sermon. padahk
to give a speech or sermon. kapahrek₁
to preach, to give a sermon; to teach. padahk
Sermon on the Mount Sermon on the Mount. Kapahrek en Pohn Dohl
Serranidae starspotted grouper, Epinephelus hexagonatus, normally found on fringing, lagoon, and patch reefs, as well as the barrier reef; any of a number of Serranidae spp. mwanger
servant female servant, either politically or domestically. lidu
male servant, either politically or domestically. ladu
servant; altar boy. sounpapah
serve one who attends or serves a dignitary during a feast or kava ceremony. ariripe
one who attends or serves a dignitary during a feast or kava ceremony. eriripe
one who serves the Nahnmwarki or Nahnken. pereh₃
said of a male who always serves women, often carrying a negative connotation. limweseili
to assist, to serve. papah
to attend or serve a dignitary during a feast or kava ceremony. aririh
to serve. sahpis
to serve as a cup bearer in the drinking of kava. erir
to serve as a male servant. laduwih
to serve as a slave, of a woman. lidu
to serve as a slave, of a woman. liduwih
to serve food cooked in uhmw without having cleared the hot stones off the top of the uhmw. paipwur
to serve, to help. pah₃
to serve, to pay tribute to the Soupeidi. uhpah
service a church service for members of the Iukenpwont. Sarawihn Iukenpwont
a church service for members of the Iukenpwont. Sarawihn Kahula
a church service modeled after the traditional Pohnpeian practice of tohmw, in which members of a community come together to seek reconciliation and forgiveness from others, conducted at Christmas and Easter. sarawihn tomw
a church service performed by a deacon, rather than a priest. Sarawihn Padahk
a mid-week church service, in the protestant church. Sarawihn Esil
English service, in the Catholic church. sarawihn wai
great work, work and services render to the Nahnmwarki or the chiefdome sometimes life-long service required by the Nahnmwarki of any Pohnpeian males, including labor and expressions of deference, etiquette, and obedience. toulap
main service in a Christian church. sarawi laud
service. papah
service, as in a restaurant. sahpis
to attend church, to conduct a religious service, to worship. sarawi₁
session session, assembly. mwomwohd
the posture of a sitting chief; a session of dignitaries. mwohdalap
setting setting, the time, place, and circumstances in which something occurs or develops. seding
settle aligned, arranged, settled, ordered. soan
to be organized, to be structured; to be settled, to be decided, to be agreed upon. koasoandi
to be settled. soandi
to bury in the mud, of crabs; to change residence from high ground to a valley; to settle. soudi
to improve, to settle a quarrel, to make peace. kamwahu₂
to improve; to settle a quarrel about, to make peace with; to say good things about someone. kamwahwih₂
to organize, to structure; to settle, to decide, to agree on. koasoane
to settle mutually. kapwungpene
to take a step, to set one's footing; to land, to alight, of anything capable of flight; in the water, to touch the bottom with one's feet; of kava, to begin to have an effect on one; to settle, of liquids. sok₁
settlement public land set aside as a temporary settlement area. pahm
seven seven. eis₂
seven. isidip
seven. isidun
seven. isiel
seven. isihi
seven. isika
seven. isikap
seven. isikin
seven. isikis
seven. isilep
seven. isimen
seven. isimwodol
seven. isimwut
seven. isipa
seven. isipak
seven. isipali
seven. isipar
seven. isipei
seven. isipit
seven. isipoar
seven. isipwidik
seven. isipwoat
seven. isipwong
seven. isipwuloi
seven. isira
seven. isisel
seven. isisop
seven. isisou
seven. isisu
seven. isite
seven. isitumw
seven. isiwel
seven. isuh
seven. isuhmw
seven banded grouper fish sp., seven banded grouper, Epinephelus septembasciatus. deiahwe
seven billion seven billion. isilik
seven hundred seven hundred. isipwiki
seven hundred million seven hundred million. isisapw
seven hundred thousand seven hundred thousand. isilopw
seven million seven million. isirar
seven thousand seven thousand. isikid
seventh seventh. keisuh
seventh day of the holy week in the traditional calendar; the twenty-seventh day of the month. derir₂
the seventh day of the holy week in the Pohnpeian calendar. darir
the seventh day of the holy week in the Pohnpeian calendar. kokuniei
the seventh night after a full moon. ounin rot
Seventh Day Adventist Seventh Day Adventist. Esdiei
Seventh Day Adventist. Sependei
seventy seventy. isiakan
seventy. isihsek
seventy. isingoul
seventy million seventy million. isidep
seventy thousand seventy thousand. isinen
sever to be severed. dol₂
to be severed. dul
to sever one's ties, to disassociate. damasang
to sever or cut off; to delegate responsibility, to commission; to deputize. pwelik
several some, several. edepe
some, several. pwi
some; several. ekei₁
severe serious, severe, worse, critical, of an illness. doar
sew tailor, one who sews. soundeidei
to make a seed bed, to sew seeds; to sew one's deeds, resulting in good or bad consequences; to arrange bait on the ocean floor to lure turtles;. kamwer
to sew, to stitch; to dig; to root₁, as a pig. dehk
to sew, to stitch; to dig; to root₁, as a pig. deidei
sewing machine sewing machine. misihn en deidei
treadle operated sewing machine. misihn tiati
sex habitually indulging in sex. pahnkertoal
meat, flesh, muscle; Biblically, human or sex. uduk
rear entry sex. kedikou
said of someone who desires and performs oral sex. likangkang mesuwed
to upend, to turn something upside down; to drink all of something; to hit something hanging so that it turns upside down; to have rear entry sex with. kadikauwih
to upend, to turn something upside down; to drink all of something; to hit something hanging so that it turns upside down; to have rear entry sex with. kedikauwe
to upend, to turn something upside down; to drink all of something; to hit something hanging so that it turns upside down; to have rear entry sex. kedikou
sexual intercourse sexual intercourse. tuhpenehn pwopwoud
to have sexual intercourse. wiesuwed
sexy motivational, inspirational, sexy. kaineng
sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
shack shack, hut, built in a farming area for cooking and shelter from the rain. imwen kersapw
shack, hut, built in a farming area for cooking and shelter from the rain. imwen mwakot
shackles handcuffs, shackles, irons. ain₂
shade shade, shadow. iollap
shade, shadow. mwete
shaded heavily shaded. pwukoarot
shadow shade, shadow. iollap
shade, shadow. mwete
soul, spirit, shadow. ngehn
shady shady, as of tree foliage. imwaimw
shake to be shaking, as during an earthquake. kamwisimwis
to be made to move or shake. kemwekid
to be shaken. itiht
to fish with a throw line; to be shaken out with a snapping motion; to be brushed off. sipisip
to move, to shake; to make a motion, as in a legislative proceeding. kamwakid
to shake. itik
to shake hands. itipe
to shake out with a snapping motion; to brush off. siped
to shake up and down. kamwis
to shake, of one's head; to sway. tuwel
to spring up; to stand up quickly; to be shaken up; to be shocked, as by bad news. kesehkida
to tremble or shake; to be on edge, of the teeth. rer
shaky shaky. rer
shaky, wobbly. itikek
shallow shallow. pedeped
shallow as a consequence of being flat-bottomed, as a canoe. kempak
shallow water areas of the lagoon. nanmad
shaman shaman, sorcerer. sounwinahni
shame shame, embarrasment, humiliation. liroar
shame, embarrasment, humiliation. saroh
to be shamed, to be humbled. lesikihla
to humiliate, to embarrass, to shame. kasarowe
shameful disgraceful, shameful. kandoh
humiliating, embarrasing, shameful. kasaroh
shameful. kanamenek
shameful; depleted, of land. kelengksapw
shameless bold, forward, shameless. sohkelengsapw
uninhibited, bold, daring; shameless. eimah
shape appearance, shape; kind, sort, type₁, nature, character. mwohmw
to shape the hull of a canoe. palawar
share a share of food in the food distribution process at a kamadipw. kihs
responsibility, assignment; share of food, reward; task. pwais
share of food formally received at a kamadipw. pwekidah
share, as of stock. sehr₃
to share food with; to give a gift, present, or prize to. kise
to share food with; to give a gift, present, prize or offering to. kisekise
shark a generic term for shark. pako
a generic term for shark. poako
a generic term for shark, used in U. poake
an exclamation, said to drive away sharks. luhl
fish sp., a sp. of shark. sahused
fish sp., a sp. of shark. tenipei
fish sp., blacktip reef shark, Carcharinus melanopterus. pelenges
fish sp., gray reef shark, Carcharhinus amblyrynchos. pakohn nan madau
fish sp., hammerhead shark. pako lohpwu
the name of a male shark that helps guard the path to Kahnihmweiso, the legendary city beneath the sea. Oun Mwoluhsei
sharp intelligent, smart, clever, shrewd, sharp. kupwurekeng
intelligent, smart, clever, shrewd, sharp. loalekeng
intelligent, smart, clever, shrewd, sharp. uwenrahn
sharp, keen; acute; excellent. eingar
sharp, of an edge or point. keng
sharpen to be sharpened to a point. seisei₁
to be sharpened, to have an edge put on something. adahd
to cut, trim, or sharpen with any large cutting tool. par₁
to cut, trim, or sharpen with any large cutting tool. periper
to sharpen an edge into a wedge shape, as of a knife; that is, to sharpen just the edge and not back into the blade. adatuk
to sharpen to a point. saim
to sharpen, to put an edge on something. ede₂
sharpening stone sharpening stone. uh₇
sharp-tongued sharp-tongued. oatekeng
sharp-tongued; having a protruding, carp-like mouth. aukeng
sharp-tongued; having a protruding, carp-like mouth. oaterei
shatter to break or shatter, especially of glass. mwarahntik-
to slit, to cut open; to operate on; to divide; to shatter, as glass. pwalang₁
shave to be shaved, of the head. koikoi₁
to shave. sihp₁
to shave. sihpih₁
to shave one's head. moangkoikoi
to sweep; to shave. koahkoa
shave ice shave ice, snow cone. kohri
shaving small wood shavings for starting a fire, dry wood for the uhmw. kodourur
she he, she, it. e₁
he, she, it. ih₂
sheaf bundle, sheaf. kapakap₂
sheath knife sheath knife, hunting knife, diving knife, dagger. sihdnaip
sheath knife, hunting knife, diving knife, dagger. teike
shed₁ to run, as of water; to shed₁; to flow or trickle. ker₁
to spill, of a liquid; to shed₁, of tears. kakerehdi
shed₂ copra drying shed₂. kansohpa
sheep sheep. sihpw₂
sheepish shy, sheepish; kind; good natured. loalmoakoamoak
sheer precipitous, sheer, of a dropoff. wokidi
sheet a sheet, as for bedding; cover, a leaf used as protection against the rain. moaroap
a sheet, as for bedding; cover, a leaf used as protection against the rain. upuhp
large sheet of iron used as a concrete trough. deppang
mat, used as a cover; sheet, as for bedding. tehi
mat, used as a cover; sheet, as for bedding. tein upuhp
mat, used as a cover; sheet, as for bedding. uhrelleng
to be covered by a sheet, as for bedding. moaroap
to be covered by a sheet, as for bedding. upuhp
shelf series of long objects placed together side by side; platform; copra drying platform; platform on which dormant yam tubers are stored; shelf. pasapas
shelf. dana
shell conus sp., cone shell, not normally used for food. ilenglap
a small clam shell (pelik), used to cut grass. likin suwan
bomb, shell; a dish made of grated tapioca to which ripe bananas (daiwang) and coconut cream are added, so called because of the flatulence it causes. pakudang
bomb, shell; a dish made of grated tapioca to which ripe bananas (daiwang) and coconut cream are added, so called because of the flatulence it causes. pokdang
clam shell used to grate coconut; scraper; a scoop made from pelikenna. nan suwan
coconut shell. peundal₁
coconut shell. peupit₂
coconut shell. pohndal
conch shell, conch shell trumpet. kederwahwa
conch shell, conch shell trumpet. sewi
conch shell, conch shell trumpet. sowi
cowry shell; any species of sea shell; cowry shells are commonly notched, sharpened, and used as breadfruit peelers. pwili
empty half of coconut shell; a cup made from a coconut shell that is used for serving kava. delen sakau
empty half of coconut shell; a cup made from a coconut shell that is used for serving kava. kehnpwud
empty half of coconut shell; a cup made from a coconut shell that is used for serving kava. kohwa₃
empty half of coconut shell; a cup made from a coconut shell that is used for serving kava. kohwaileng
empty half of coconut shell; a cup made from a coconut shell that is used for serving kava. ngarangar
empty shell, as of a coconut, a crab, etc. pehu
outer shell of (something). pohn-
pinkish oyster shell, used for decorative purposes, as on a dohr, pendant. pwake
the part of the yam that was used in its propogation; a molted shell. weli
the shell of the clam sp. called lipwei; coconut grater. pelik
the soft upper part of the shell of the coconut, at a certain growth stage. uhren uhpw
tortoise shell. pweht₂
trochus shell, Trochus niloticus maximus, eaten, partially protected in reserve areas. dakasingai
trochus shell, Trochus niloticus maximus, eaten, partially protected in reserve areas. sumwumw
shell bead shell bead. pwul
shellfish shellfish sp., black in color. lingkorot
shellfish sp. shellfish sp. kereu₁
shellfish sp. likid₁
shellfish sp. pwaieke
shellfish sp., Garfrarium tumidum, eaten when available. kemei
shellfish sp., Strombus luhuanus, strawberry conch; also used as a general term for Strombus spp. ilengtik
shellfish sp., Turbo argyrostomus. komis
shellfish sp., Turbo petholatus, found in fresh-water. kalemwei
shellfish sp., found in both fresh and salt water. kataur₁
shelter a cave or natural rock formation used as a shelter; a building made of concrete, stone, or rock. ihmw takai
to hide; to take shelter. ruk
to hide₁, to take shelter. rok
to hide₁; to take shelter. merir₂
shield to cover or shield oneself from the weather, to cover oneself with a sheet, etc. when in bed. moaroape
to cover or shield oneself from the weather, to cover oneself with a sheet, etc. when in bed. up
shifty-eyed shifty-eyed. deingihng
shifty-eyed. ikinteng
shin area of the leg just above the ankle, including the shin. ahtikitik en neh
upper shin bone. oaloahllap
upper shin bone. uluhlen neh
shine to be polished, to be shined, to be waxed. kamelengileng
to polish, to shine, to wax. kamelengilengih
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
shingles shingles, Herpes zoster, a disease of the skin, characterized by small blisters, causing great pain; usually occurs on the trunk of the body; it is believed that if the blisters totally encircle the body, the person will die. inen kilsarawi
shingles, Herpes zoster, a disease of the skin, characterized by small blisters, causing great pain; usually occurs on the trunk of the body; it is believed that if the blisters totally encircle the body, the person will die. kilsarawi
shiny beautiful, shiny. lingan
bright, clear, shiny. lingaling₁
shiny, glistening, polished. melengileng
shiny; oily. mwoalehle
to be oiled, to be shiny with oil. keimwoale
ship man-of-war, an armed naval vessel; warship, battleship. mehnuwa
rocket, space ship. sopin nanwehwe
sailing ship. sopserek
ship. sohp
ship, usually one made of steel. daiasu
ship biscuit ship biscuit, hardtack. pwereht
shipment order, shipment. oaht₂
shirt long sleeve shirt, of any color; white shirt. waiseht
long sleeve shirt, of any color; white shirt. waiseht
old work shirt. seht kihou
shirt. seht
Shit! Shit!, a mild explicative in Pohnpeian. set
shiver to shiver. sis₂
to shiver, to feel chilly. kidahrek
to shiver, to quiver; to sneak up on someone. kanur
to shiver, to shudder, to quiver. mwekihkieng
to shiver, to shudder, to quiver. mwusihrer
shoal shoal. resires
shock surprise, astonishment, amazement, shock. pwuhrleng
surprise, astonishment, amazement, shock; mental or physical damage to a baby as a result of exposure to a loud noise. pwuriamwei
to be surprised, astonished, amazed, or shocked; to get excited; to be disappointed. pwuhrleng
to be surprised, astonished, amazed, or shocked; to get excited; to be disappointed. pwuriamwei
to surprise, to shock. kalusada
shocked to spring up; to stand up quickly; to be shaken up; to be shocked, as by bad news. kesehkida
shoes leather shoes. kawa₂
leather shoes. kawakusu
shoes. suht
tabi shoes. dapi
shoo to chase away; to shoo. karawan
shoot needle; first shoot of a newly planted cutting. dikek
new shoot from a sprouting coconut. osen pahr
new shoot or sprout of a tuber; spur of a rooster. ose
shoot from the roots of the breadfruit tree, used to vegetatively propogate it. peren mahi
shoot from the roots of the breadfruit tree, used to vegetatively propogate it. perenmei
shoot, of a plant. poans
to shoot. kasikih
to shoot. kesik
to shoot a marble into the wrong hole in the game anaire, resulting in the loss of one's turn. pannukas
to shoot, to perform the action which discharges a weapon. kapisel
shop store, shop. sdohwa
store, shop. sidohwa
to buy, sell, or trade, to shop. net
shore foreign shore (cf. sakar), presumably the shore of Sapwen Eir. sekeren waii
shore, coast, seaside, landing place for canoes or boats. oaroahr₂
short anything short or stubby. latok
short of a competitor's distance, as in throwing or jumping. pwek₂
short, brief (as of a message). mwotomwot
to move with a low profile, as in a squatting or bent over position; short legged. karahk
very short. mwotkoloi
short eared owl bird sp., short eared owl, Asio flammeus ponapensis. likoht
bird sp., short eared owl, Asio flammeus ponapensis. tehiap
shortcut side path, a small path off the main one; shortcut; secondary road. alesop
shorten to be shortened, to be abbreviated. kamwot
to be stopped, to be shortened. katokotokidi
to stop; to shorten. katokiedi
shorthand shorthand. ntingmwot
shorts short pants, shorts. lepin rausis
short pants, shorts. rausis mwotomwot
shortstop shortstop, in baseball. sohdo
short-tempered easily angered, short-tempered. aida₁
short-tempered. pwuriemwot
short-tempered. pwuriemwotomwot
short-tempered, self-conscious. likotkotuhwahu
shot a shot of hard liquor. koadi
shot, the metal ball used in the game of shot put. mehn owannange
shot put shot put (the name of the game). owannange
should should, to be to. en₂
shoulder shoulder. apara₁
shoulder. aparahr
shoulder. apere
shoulder. pwopwe
shoulder joint. kepin tihn peh
to carry on one's shoulder. kepeik
shout a prolonged, falsetto shout. seh₂
shout, scream, howl, yell. wehr
to shout at someone to stop him from doing something. siring
to shout at, to scream at, to howl at, to yell at, to holler at. wering
to shout in a prolonged, falsetto voice, when carrying kava, to challenge another to a fight, or to call out to another who is out of sight. kadekedek
to shout in a prolonged, falsetto voice, when carrying kava, to challenge another to a fight, or to call out to another who is out of sight. kowet
to shout in a prolonged, falsetto voice, when carrying kava, to challenge another to a fight, or to call out to another who is out of sight. se₂
to shout, to scream, to howl, to yell, to holler. wer₂
shove to kick or shove with the bottom of the foot. diapahd
shovel shovel. sapwel
to shovel. sapwel
to shovel. sapwele
shovel loader shovel loader (heavy equipment). sapwel louder
shoveller bird sp., shoveller, Spatula clypeata. tehkinwel
show to appear; to show up; to go through; to pass, in a race. pwar
to assume; to make a show of doing something. kihkieng
to show or expose; to exhibit; to introduce or make something known. kasale
showing off putting on airs, showing off. kakko
putting on airs, showing off. wampwe
shrewd intelligent, smart, clever, shrewd, sharp. kupwurekeng
intelligent, smart, clever, shrewd, sharp. loalekeng
intelligent, smart, clever, shrewd, sharp. uwenrahn
shrill shrill, of the voice. kadiringaring
shrimp a form of fishing for shrimp using a net. ilapeseng
female freshwater shrimp, Metapencus moyebi, collected in streams for food; this word is now commonly used for both male and female freshwater shrimp. likedepw
male freshwater shrimp, Metapencus moyebi, collected in streams for food. likesiang
to fish for freshwater shrimp. rohlikedepw
shrink said of something that will shrink, as cloth. nur
to contract, to shrink; to gather, as when a string is pulled in a piece of cloth. eirekpene
shrub a kind of bush or shrub. kanialamall
shudder to shiver, to shudder, to quiver. mwekihkieng
to shiver, to shudder, to quiver. mwusihrer
shuffle to be fluffed or shuffled, of kava fibers before adding water. dillap₁
to be patched, of a thatch roof; to be shuffled, of cards; to be placed behind one's ear, of flowers. dilipek
to deal cards; to shuffle cards. dihl₃
to fluff or shuffle, of kava fibers before adding water. dillepe₁
to shuffle or fluff kava fibers before adding water. dillip
shut to be noisy; a command to Shut up! or Be quiet!. katairong
to be out of breath, to be unable to catch one's breath; to be shut off from a source of air. mwopw
shut up shut up. sarap
shutdown to be jailed, to be imprisoned; to be shutdown as a consequence of being in violation of the law; to be tied up. selidi
shy humble, unassuming, meek; shy, bashful. aktikitik
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
shy, sheepish; kind; good natured. loalmoakoamoak
shy; embarrassed, usually said of girls. mwomwitik
to be timid, shy, or nervous when in a crowd. misikpokon
sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
Siam weed Siam weed, Chromolaena odorata, considered a noxious weed. masikisik
Siam weed, Chromolaena odorata, considered a noxious weed. usolmat₂
Siam weed, Chromolaena odorata, considered a noxious weed. wusolmat₂
sibling a possessive classifier used for siblings or any person called sibling in the Crow kinship terminology. rie
above, upper, upwind, windward side; older sibling relationship. pohnangi
sibling; brotherhood. pirien
the sibling or cousin of the same clan, of the opposite sex, by whom one would swear. padali
the sibling or cousin of the same clan, of the opposite sex, by whom one would swear. pedeli
sibling rivalry sibling rivalry. angkeikein pwoaren toik
sic to sic an animal. kisim
sick a sick person. luwet
sick, diseased, ill. kepelsalehd
sick, diseased, ill. luhmwuhmw
sick, diseased, ill. soumwahu
sick, diseased, ill. sounei
skinny; sick, weak. liper₂
the feeling of being sick. oh₆
to be bored or tired of something repetitious; to be fed up with to the point of disgust, to be sick of. ngatasang
to be sickened by too much greasy food. mangarangar
to consider smelly; to be sick of. tumwohki
to feel sick. oh₆
sickened to be sickened by. mehn₃
sickle sickle. kama₂
sickly sickly looking, having a troubled appear appearance. poh suwed
weak, feeble, sickly. luwet
sickness a sickness attributed to the sokolei, with symptoms including arthritis, swollen, painful joints, and difficulty walking; symptoms are made worse by walking through the morning dew. soumwahu en sokolei
a sickness caused by a ghost that manifests itself in a variety of ways, such as by fever or shaking. soumwahu en eni
a sickness caused by spirit possession. soumwahu suwed
a sickness of infants, causing excessive crying accompanied by fever and loss of appetite. soumwahu en seri
a sickness widespread in the body, marked by chills and fever. soumwahu lusulus
a spirit (eni) sickness, causing one to speak incoherently, use obscenities, and have bad dreams. katieni
a spirit (eni) sickness, causing one to speak incoherently, use obscenities, and have bad dreams. ketieni
mangrove sickness, causing one to experience joint pain, with an accompanying headache, stomach ache, and backache; the intensity of the illness is said to vary with the height of the tides, with the most severe symptoms at high tide. soumwahu en naniak
morning sickness (resulting from pregnancy). soansuwed en liseian
sickness, disease, illness. kepelsalehd
sickness, disease, illness. soumwahu
sickness, disease, illness (used for a Nahnken and others). luhmwuhmw
sickness, disease, illness (used only for a Nahnmwarki). sounei
Sida rhombifolia plant sp., coleus, Solenostemon scutellarioides and Sida rhombifolia, var. longipedicellata. koramahd
side inner side, inner surface. masloale
outer side, outer surface. masliki
outrigger side of a canoe. damwir
outrigger side of a canoe. palihdam
part, side; division, section; day after tomorrow. pali₁
right side. palikoahiek
section, piece, side. lepi-
side. pengepenge
side facing something or someone. palisal-
side of a canoe opposite the outrigger. kasah
the side of the canoe opposite the outrigger. palikasa
to match₁ in competition; to be a member of a matched pair; to be on opposing sides. peliali
to stand for, to side with; to support, to agree with, to favor. uhki
to take sides. peupoar
to take sides. uhpoar
side by side close₂ together, side by side. paterek
sideburn sideburn. menipinipi
sidewalk aisle, sidewalk. wasahn alu
sieve a sieve. sihp₂
to strain in a sieve. sihp₂
to strain in a sieve. sihpih₂
Sigamus fish spp., any of a number of spp. of rabbitfish, Sigamus spp. ilek₂
Siganus argenteus fish sp., forktail rabbitfish, Siganus argenteus. umwule
Siganus corallinus fish sp., rabbitfish, Siganus corallinus. seteu
Siganus puellus fish sp., masked rabbitfish, Siganus puellus. mahr₂
Siganus punctatus fish sp., gold-spotted rabbitfish, Siganus punctatus. palapal
Siganus vulpinus company, friend; fish sp., rabbitfish, Siganus vulpinus, so-called because it always travels in pairs. kompani
sigh to sigh. likelikad
to sigh in one's sleep. lipengipeng
to sigh, to breathe. kahngahng
to sigh, to breathe. sengel
to sigh, to sob, to mourn. likilikak
to stir or sigh in one's sleep. rerinmwoalu
sight to pass by; to be caught sight of; to visit. moahl₂
vision; view, sight. kairoir
sighting the sighting of land from a ship or a voyaging canoe. remekensapw
sign mark, insignia, sign. mahk₃
sign, mark, picture, image, warning; camera, movie, motion picture. kilel
signature, poster, sign, notice. sain
surface of something; facial expression, observable sign. lihk
to sign. sain
to sign something. sainih
signal to wave, to signal, to beckon. oaloahl
to wave, to signal, to beckon to. oale
signature result of one's work, handiwork; writing, handwriting, signature. menginpeh
signature, poster, sign, notice. sain
significance meaning, significance. wehwe₁
silent quiet, silent. nennen
reticent, reserved, inclined to be silent. loalsohpwa
silent on matters out of politeness. mahkensal
to be silent and motionless. poakuhku
silk silk. silik
silly extremely stupid, silly, idiotic, simple, dumb. pweirengid
silly, given to monkeying around. mwengki
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
silver silver. siliper
silverfish fish sp., silverfish, Gerres abbreviatus or Gerres kapas, normally found on the fringing reef. kasapal
simple 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
simplify to simplify, to arrange in a simple manner, to delete some part of task. kamangaila
simulated false, simulated, made-up. kinda
sin innocent, without sin. sohdipe
original sin. dipen wahn pwuro
original sin. wahnpwuro
sin, wrong doing. dihp
to sin, to commit adultery. dihp
since because, since, but, so that. pwe₁
since. pwehde
since (contrary to expectations); suddenly. pa₁
sing to sing. koul
to sing. kounied
to sing. melikahka
to sing a Christian hymn. koul sarawi
to sing a love song. koulin sampah
to sing a song of this nature. koulin pikipik
to sing a song to soothe a restless child. kadawado
to sing a song written in memory of a deceased person or a person who has permanently left Pohnpe to celebrate the person's legacy; song of sorrow, sweet memories, homesickness, or longing for a high-ranking person who will not be returning (from the dead or from abroad); also composed for groups that were exiled from Pohnpei in the past (because they thought they would never return) and today, for individuals who die or leave Pohnpei for a long time. kedepwidepw
to sing alto. aldo
to sing bass. pas₃
to sing bass. peis
to sing in a loud falsetto. kadaileng
to sing karaoke. karaoke
to sing karaoke. karioke
to sing soprano. supiran
to sing tenor. tener
Singapore Singapore. Singapohr
singer singer; in the Protestant church, a song leader. sounkoul
single a single, unmarried woman. lih kiripw
to be single, to be unmarried. kiripw
single-minded faithful, persevering, single-minded, diligent; loyal. loaloapwoat
faithful, persevering, single-minded, diligent; loyal. peirek
single-mindedness faithfulness, perseverance, single-mindedness, loyalty. loaloapwoat
faithfulness, perseverance, single-mindedness, loyalty. peirek
singlet T-shirt, singlet. singiles
T-shirt, singlet. sipiring₂
sink to penetrate, to sink, to dig in. ir-
to sink in mud; to wade in mud. suhr
to sink in; to penetrate, to pierce. sinom
sinner sinner. sekeniken
sinus migraine headache, sinus headache. mehn sahk
sir sir, madam. maing
siren siren, as on a police car or ambulance. saireng
sit sitting place, sacred place, altar, throne; sleeping place. mwoahl₁
a sitting position in which both knees are pointing upward. mesenpwuki
a sitting position in which one knee is pointing upward. koumesenpwuki
a sitting position in which one's legs are extended. sopot
sitting place; rank or station; place for a sexual liaison. dehu
to bow₁ or sit as a respect gesture. poaridi₂
to cover an uhmw with leaves; of a hen, to sit on eggs just prior to their hatching. kompwal
to cover an uhmw with leaves; of a hen, to sit on eggs just prior to their hatching. kompwel
to sit. mwohd
to sit. roasailap
to sit down. keipwekidi
to sit down. ketdi
to sit down. ketidi
to sit down. mwohndi
to sit down. patohdi
to sit in a dignified manner; to sit in the posture of a sitting chief. mwohdalap
to sit in on, as a meeting; to observe. mwohdehng
to sit on one's heels. mesenpwotehdi
to sit while propping up one's chin up. sapekeikei
to sit with both knees pointing upward. mesenpwuki
to sit with one knee pointing upward. koumesenpwuki
to sit with one's legs dangling. sokmwotou
to sit with one's legs extented. sopot
to sit with one's legs spread wide. sirahk
to sit with open legs and bent knees. kourangarang
to sit, to attend, to occupy the place of authority in a nahs; to sit on a throne. mwohdang
to sit, to attend, to occupy the place of authority in a nahs; to sit on a throne. mwohdang
to sit, to occupy the place of authority in a nahs; to sit on a throne. mwoalehdi
to sit, to occupy the place of authority in a nahs; to sit on a throne. mwoalehdi
sitting sitting place; sacred place, altar, throne; sleeping place. marekileng
situation portion, division; event, situation, condition, circumstance; plot of land; periodic lapse of time; either of the first two baskets filled with food from an uhmw to be presented to the Nahnmwarki and Nahnken. irair
six six. aun
six. oun
six. wenakap
six. wenapak
six. wendip
six. wendun
six. wenehi
six. wenehi
six. wenehl
six. weneka
six. wenekap
six. wenekin
six. wenekis
six. wenemen
six. wenemwodol
six. wenemwut
six. wenepa
six. wenepak
six. wenepali
six. wenepar
six. wenepei
six. wenepit
six. wenepoar
six. wenepwidik
six. wenepwoat
six. wenepwong
six. wenepwuloi
six. wenesu
six. weneu
six. wenewel
six. wenlep
six. wenoumw
six. wenra
six. wensel
six. wensop
six. wensou
six. wente
six. wentumw
six billion six billion. wenlik
six hundred six hundred. wenepwiki
six hundred million six hundred million. wenesapw
six hundred million. wensapw
six hundred thousand six hundred thousand. wenlopw
six million six million. wenrar
six thousand six thousand. wenekid
sixth sixth. keweneu
sixth day of the holy week in the traditional calendar; the twenty sixth day of the month. merek₂
the sixth night after a full moon (literally the fifth, but actually the sixth); the thirtieth night of the Pohnpeian lunar cycle when tracking delayed lunar rising. alem en rot
sixty sixty. wenehk
sixty. weneisek
sixty. wenengoul
sixty. wenongoul
sixty million sixty million. wendep
sixty thousand sixty thousand. wennen
size size, amount, quantity. uwe₁
size, as of clothing. sais
to be the right size. sais
sizzle to sizzle, to crackle. siar
sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
skeptical skeptical. sohpwoson
skeptical, unbelieving. seupwoson
sketch spy, secret agent; skit, a theatrical sketch. sipai
spy, secret agent; skit, a theatrical sketch. supai
skewer to be skewered, to be given an injection. dok
to stab, to spear, to skewer, to give an injection, to innoculate. doakoa
skill navigational skill; navigator; the name of a man who travelled widely, said to be like a title in that when one Pali died another wouild take his place. pali₂
thought, the skill of thinking. madamadau
thought, the skill of thinking. moahliol
thought, the skill of thinking. mwuserehre
skillet frying pan, skillet. pirain
frying pan, skillet. piraipang
skillful automatic; skillful, knowledgeable; spontaneous; fast₁. audomadik
extremely skillful in caressing or kissing. lidepwidepw
lucky; skillful, as of a batter in baseball. adaru
skillful. mai₂
skillful at tree climbing. palek
skillful in attacking others, critical. kepweikeng
skillful in climbing trees. palesek
skillful in making sennit. pohn kepehmwahu
skillful, brave. keipa
skillful, of a diver able to go deep or hold his breath for a long period of time. peik₁
skin a skin condition of children, characterized by thick white spots that can spread, believed to be caused by spells cast by a person who is jealous of the child. kilipwet
kava dermopathy, flaking of the skin resulting from heavy consumption of kava. mwelengen sakau
of yams, having a thick skin; of people, thick-skinned in the figurative sense. kilmosul
rough skin. kilikil₁
rough, of the skin. kilikil₁
skin. ihrekiso
skin, bark₁, hide₂, any outer covering; any skin disease or rash, including chicken pox; dandruff. kihl₁
to skin or peel. rar₃
to skin or peel; to band₁ a tree to kill it. rere
skinny extremely skinny. nokodei
skinny, bony; straining under the weight of something. tihrereng
skinny; sick, weak. liper₂
thin, skinny; of fish, bony. tihti
skip to bounce, to skip. sik
to cross over an obstacle; to skip, as a grade in school or a title. sipal
to skip across a surface, as a stone skipping across water. dik
to skip an object toward something. eidikih
to skip towards. dikih
to throw an object so that it will skip, as a stone on the surface of the water. eidik
skipjack tuna dried skipjack tuna. kasuwopwisi
fish sp., skipjack tuna, Katsawonus pelamis. kasuwo
skirt American or western-style skirt. urohs en wai
an elaborately designed, machine-sewn, appliquéd or embroidered skirt. urohs en Pohnpei
lava-lava, a wrap-around skirt. likoutei
skirt. skahdo
skirt, half-slip. urohs
skirt, half-slip with a zigzag or half-moon pattern at the bottom. siksak
tail, tip, end, extreme; bottom of a skirt. iki
skit spy, secret agent; skit, a theatrical sketch. sipai
spy, secret agent; skit, a theatrical sketch. supai
skull skull. tihn moange
skunk to skunk someone, to take all the tricks in a card game. skengk
sky southern skies. eirileng₂
eastern sky. mesen lahng
eastern sky. mesenleng
sky. pwetenleng
sky, heaven. lahng₁
southern sky, southern horizon. kepihleng
sky spirit sky spirit, one of four types of environmentally related spirits. enihn nan wehwe
sky world a general name for lands beyond the horizon, the sky world, sometimes more specifically associated with Kosrae. Katau
sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
slack loose, slack; ineffective. demwil
slack, as of a rope; wrinkled. mwerek
slanting slanting. pengipeng
to lie₂ crosswise; to be slanting; to be inclined. pangapang
slap a slap. enginlim
to be slapped. popohr
to pat; to slap affectionately; to drum, to play a drum. pikipik
to pat; to slap affectionately; to drum, to play a drum. pikir
to slap someone. enginlime
to slap someone. pohr
slash to be slashed, lanced, or cut; to have an incision made; to be castrated. lek
to slash; to make an incision; to castrate. leke
slate slate. sileit₂
slavery slavery. kalidu
sleek of plants, to be a deep healthy green; of the skin, sleek. molomol
smooth, sleek. demwilimwil
sleep sitting place, sacred place, altar, throne; sleeping place. mwoahl₁
a possessive classifier for things to sleep on; also moatoarahr. moatoare
deep in sleep. meirkelik
inability to sleep, insomnia. epwel₁
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
sleep. derir₁
sleep. seimwoak
to doze, to sleep restlessly. lepalep
to go to sleep. eng
to lie₂ down, to bed down, to sleep. engidi
to put to sleep. kamair
to sleep. derir₁
to sleep. meir
to sleep. meir
to sleep. seimwoak
to sleep on a matter, to think about a matter overnight, to let an issue ride until the next day. losenpwongih
to sleep on a matter, to think about a matter overnight, to let an issue ride until the next day. mwoaluhluhnpwongih
to sleep on a matter, to think about a matter overnight; to let an issue ride until the next day. losenpwong
to sleep on a matter, to think about a matter overnight; to let an issue ride until the next day. mwoaluhluhnpwong
to sleep, of children. nenne
to sleep, of children. rorong
to stir or sigh in one's sleep. koahnek
sleeping mat sleeping mat; a strip of a woven mat. pitenlos
sleepy drowsy, to feel sleepy during the daytime as a result of staying up at night. ikenpwong
slender thin, slender, of small girth. ahtikitik
slice grain, of wood; chip or slice, as of breadfruit or taro. dip
to be harvested, of bananas; to be cut or sliced up. sapasap₁
to be sliced, to be peeled. sansar₁
to cut or slice into smaller pieces. poare
to slice, as breadfruit or taro. dipe
to slice, to peel with an instrument. sere₁
slick slippery, slick. likeikiris
slippery, slick. likekiris
slide cause to be moved or slid. katohrek
to be slid by pushing or pulling. tohrek
to be slid into or out of. nihdek
to be slid, usually of light objects. peiek
to cause the ground or any object to crumble into small pieces and slide or fall. karangk
to cause the ground or any object to crumble into small pieces and slide or fall. karengk
to slide by pushing or pulling. tohr₂
to slide into a base, in baseball; less commonly, to slip and fall. siperu
to slide into or out of. nehd
to slide into or out of. nihd
to slide or fall, of a pile of inanimate substances, as a landslide. engkidi
to slide or glide noiselessly and smoothly. dedell
to slide or roll, as a toy wheel. kadahre
to slide something. nihdakih
to slide, of rocks. rengk
to slide, to move something smoothly. kihr₃
to slide, usually of light objects. peieki
to slip, to slide. kiris
to submerge; to strip off clothing; to unsheathe a knife or hidden weapon; to slide, as on a cable; to tight-line fish. kakihr
slight to be disgusted, to be displeased, to be slighted. mwakar
slighted easily slighted. kehmwakar
slime slime. metei
slimy slimy, viscous. meteitei
sling sling, for throwing a slingstone. pahi₂
slingsaw wrasse fish sp., slingsaw wrasse, Epibulus insidiator. malekelek
slingshot forked stick part of a slingshot. mada
slingshot. kesingkomi
slip slip, chemise. semihs
slip, chemise. simihs
to slip off, to lose one's grip when climbing; to be discharged, of a weapon; to miss one's chance. pisel
to slip, to slide. kiris
slip knot slip knot. likoserek
slip noose slip noose or snare for catching animals. ahmw
to catch with a slip noose or a snare. ahmwih
slippery slippery, slick. likeikiris
slippery, slick. likekiris
smooth or slippery, as of silk. kitentel
slit slit, crack, small opening, empty space, outer space, air space. nanwehwe
to be slit, to be cut open; to be operated on; to be divided. pwal
to slit, to cut open; to operate on; to divide; to shatter, as glass. pwalang₁
slope supporting roots of a tree, as of banyan, sadak, or pwulok; supporting slope of a mountain. alaul
incline, steep slope. pangapang
slope. aul
slope. epehp
slope. niaul
sloppy muddy, sloppy. pwakanakan
slovenly slovenly. marekek
untidy, slovenly. saipwerek
slow in good condition, young looking; slow in maturing; stuck. kot₁
late, slow. pwand
peaceful, easygoing, unenthusiastic, slow moving, passive, lethargic. meleilei
slow growing, slow in advancing in a hierarchy, as through the traditional title system. sekekeir
slow moving. waii₂
slow, dilatory. mwahrewed
slow, of speech; of waves, separated by long intervals. mahlahl
slow, referring to long intervals between some repetitious activity. malamal
unhurried, slow at an activity. sepitipit
slow ball to pitch₁ a slow ball, in baseball. koswai
sluggish heavy, weighty; sluggish; melancholy, sad. toutou₁
sluggish, lazy. dangaudek
sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
smack to smack the lips, to suck food into the mouth with a smacking sound. met₂
to suck (food) into the mouth with a smacking sound, to kiss. mitik
small little, small. kisin
runt, of a litter; smallest one, as of a bunch of coconuts. kapwer
small in diameter, of holes, coconuts, or people; narrow, of an opening or gate. wetikitik
small, little, young. tikitik
thin, slender, of small girth. ahtikitik
tiny, small, little. pwidikidik
tiny, teeny-tiny, small, little. pwidikinai
to be lower than, to be younger or smaller than. peidihsang
to be the smallest. kapwer
to make small, to reduce in size. katikitikih
small-hipped small-hipped. ikipak
smallpox smallpox, chicken pox. kilitepw
smart intelligent, smart, clever, shrewd, sharp. kupwurekeng
intelligent, smart, clever, shrewd, sharp. loalekeng
intelligent, smart, clever, shrewd, sharp. uwenrahn
smart, intelligent. simaht
smash bent, smashed, mashed, dented. limek
to be smashed, as of a fallen ripe fruit. pak₂
to be smashed, to be pulverized, to be broken; of plants, to wilt. marop
to smash. mwute
smegma smegma. kirek
smell Smells like a fart!. pwohn sing
Smells like an underarm!. pwohn dawang
Smells like smegma!. pwohn kirek
Smells like urine!. pwohn kent
dirt; bad or stinking smell. mwehmwe₂
moldy smelling. pwohsensen
smell, odor, aroma, scent. pwoh
stinking, foul-smelling. ngelingel₂
stinking, foul-smelling. ngilingil
stinky, having a foul smell. pwohngelingel
strong smelling, stinking. pwohpwo₂
tasty smelling. pwohpelipel
to emit an odor, to give out a smell. lel₅
to smell up. lelada₁
to sniff; to smell. ingir
to sniff; to smell. ned
smelly smelly. pwohlap
smelly, of female genitalia, an insult to females. piamat
smelly, of female genitalia, an insult to females. piengelingel
to consider smelly; to be sick of. tumwohki
smile smile. komwokomw
to smile. mimitik
to smile. sirei
smiling happy-looking, smiling. likokouruhr
smoke said of one who is a chain smoker. sumoakodod
smoke. ediniei
smoke, spray, mist. ahd₃
steam, smoke, vapor, spout, splash (of a liquid). kusupek
to eat, drink, or smoke. sohk₁
to have smoke in one's eyes. kehd
to smoke. sumwoak
to smoke marijuana. maru
vapor, smoke, mist. adi
smoky cloudy, blurred, fogged up, smoky; obscure, unclear. edied
smooth smooth and flat. medendel
smooth or slippery, as of silk. kitentel
smooth, sleek. demwilimwil
smoothed; creased, as of trousers. nok
to make smooth out; to finish, as of concrete; to plaster; to polish, to wax. kamadal
smooth rattlepod plant sp., smooth rattlepod, Crotalaria pallida. kandalahria
plant sp., smooth rattlepod, Crotalaria pallida. klordalahria wah tikitik
smudge smudged, faultily washed. ramin
sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
snack snack. merianda
to eat a late night snack, usually of a woman who is breastfeeding a child. ihanpwong
to eat a late night snack, usually of a woman who is breastfeeding a child. ihenpwong
to eat a late night snack, usually of a woman who is breastfeeding a child. lesihpwong
to eat a late night snack, usually of a woman who is breastfeeding a child. mwengehnpwong
snail giant African snail Achatina fulica. dendenmwosi
snail (Gastropoda), limpet (Turbo agryrostomus). kikmosul
snail sp., used for medicine. kahmelimel
snake snake. sinek
snap to be snapped off. kerihri
to snap off, to break, as a bone. karihs
to snap, of dogs or pigs. ngoapwur
to snap, to bite off sharply. ngapwur
snapper fish sp., ehu, red snapper, Etelis carbunculus. lol
fish sp., half-barred snapper, Lutjanus semicinctus. inahme
fish sp., humpback snapper, Lutjanus gibbus. pwahlahl
fish sp., longtail red snapper, onaga, Etelis coruscans. lol maswalek
fish sp., onespot snapper, Lutjanus monostigmus. pwehu₁
fish sp., ornate snapper, also called blueline gindai, Pristipomoides argyrogrammicus. mesarar
fish sp., red snapper, Lutjanus bohar. kihr en eiwel
fish sp., red snapper, Lutjanus bohar. kihr₂
fish sp., scribbled snapper, a variety of Lutjanus rivulatus. ikem asimel
fish sp., scribbled snapper, a variety of Lutjanus rivulatus. kihrsal
fish sp., snapper, Lutjanus fulviflamma, normally found on a fringing reef. likommwei
fish sp., snapper, Lutjanus kasmira. tehnseu
fish sp., white snapper, Lethrinus microdon. kadek₃
snapshot picture, snapshot. pikser
snare slip noose or snare for catching animals. ahmw
to catch with a slip noose or a snare. ahmwih
to snare with a slip noose; to follow fish with a lighted torch. nsehn
snarl to growl or snarl at. ngiringirih
to growl or snarl, to quarrel. ngiringir
snatch to be yanked, to be snatched, to be jerked. peserek
to move something slowly and quietly; to snatch, to steal, to do something illegal. kawaii
to pull; to snatch; to stretch something. waik
to yank, to snatch, to jerk. sereki
sneak to creep up to; to sneak up to. karapih
to shiver, to quiver; to sneak up on someone. kanur
to sneak up to, to prowl about, to move stealthily to, to move about discreetly to. waine
to sneak; to prowl, to move stealthily. wai
sneer to sneer. kumwutik
to sneer, to sniff in a show of scorn. timwih
sneeze to sneeze. asi₁
to sneeze. seipar
to sneeze. sihpek
snicker giggle, snicker. memmen
sniff to sneer, to sniff in a show of scorn. timwih
to sniff, to draw in air sharply through the nose. ngutoar
to sniff; to smell. ingir
to sniff; to smell. ned
to snuffle or sniff, audibly and repeatedly. timwou
snitch to accuse, to tell on someone, to snitch. kedipa
snobbish disdainful, snobbish, said of one who always finds other people disgusting or unattractive. kesileng
said of one who ignores others, snobbish. sirangkau
snore to snore. ipihpensowi
to snore. moamoar
to snore. nonno
snoring the act of snoring. moamoar
the act of snoring. nonno
snow snow. sino
snow cone shave ice, snow cone. kohri
snowy grouper fish sp., snowy grouper, a variety of Epinephelus coeruleopunctatus. sammenip
snubnose grouper fish sp., snubnose grouper, Epinephelus macrospilos. mwanger pwet
snuffle to snuffle or sniff, audibly and repeatedly. timwou
sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
so o.k., so, well₂, now. na
then, so. eri
soak to be soaked, to be dripping wet. modu
to be soaked, to be dripping wet. mwoluhdingiding
to inherit; to soak, to submerge by puting heavy weight on. sohndi
to soak dirty clothes in soapy water. sohpwehdi
to soak; to weigh down in the water; to plant yams. sohn
soap powdered soap; formerly used as a generic term for any brand of powdered soap; sompehs is now more commonly used. rinso
powdered soap; now used as a generic term for any powdered soap, replacing rinso in this usage. sompehs
soap. sohpw₂
sob to sigh, to sob, to mourn. likilikak
to sob. makiaki
sober sober. amas
social security pension, social security (literally 'end of the month'). imwin sounpwong
socks stockings, socks. sidakin
soda soft drink, soda, pop. saida
Sodom Sodom. Sodom
soft weak, soft, easily broken, fragile. kopwukopw₁
soft, easy to sink in, as a swampy place. lususuhr
soft; tender, as of meat. mwuterek
soil an area of fertile soil in either the nansapw or nanwel. mwakot
black soil. pweltoal
dirt, soil, earth, ground. pwehl₁
overused, unproductive soil. pekinpwel
to pollute, to make something dirty or unsanitary, to soil; to defile, to dishonor, to disgrace. kasamin
to soil, to make something dirty. kapwelipweilihala
soiled dirty, soiled. pwelipwel
Sokehs an old name for Sokehs. Likin Piken Iap
an old name for Sokehs. Piken Iap
Sokehs Rock Sokehs Rock, the most prominent landmark on Pohnpei island, standing 622 feet over the entrance to Kolonia Harbor. Paipalap
Solanum lycopersicum tomato, Solanum lycopersicum var. lycopersicum; ketchup. domahdo
Solanum melongena eggplant, Solanum melongena. ekpland
eggplant, Solanum melongena. nasupi
eggplant, Solanum melongena. pringihnas
eggplant, Solanum melongena. wahntuhke toantoal
solar plexus solar plexus. kopwukopwunadi
solar plexus. mesenadi
soldier soldier. sounpei
sole sole of the foot. pahn isou
sole of the foot. pahn neh
sole of the foot. pahnpwel
Solenostemon scutellarioides plant sp., coleus, Solenostemon scutellarioides and Sida rhombifolia, var. longipedicellata. koramahd
solidarity collaborative effort; collaboration, cooperation, joined forces, solidarity. angin kehlap
collaborative effort; collaboration, cooperation, joined forces, solidarity. engin kehlap
unity or solidarity among clansmen. deidein pwulak sou
soliloquy soliloquy. perehn mwoaluhlu
Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands. Solomon Ailan
some some, several. edepe
some, several. pwi
some; several. ekei₁
somebody people, person, human being, mankind; somebody, someone; commoner, as opposed to the Soupeidi. aramas
someone people, person, human being, mankind; somebody, someone; commoner, as opposed to the Soupeidi. aramas
somersault somersault. kadilpahnios
to bend forward, of people; to somersault. dikou
something something, anything (plural). mehkei
thing, something, anything (singular). ekot
thing, something, anything (singular). mehkot
thing, something, anything (singular). okoteme
somewhat a little; a bit, kind of, somewhat. mwur₁
son illegitimate son of a Nahnmwarki. soaradak
one of the two sons of Nahliahnensokole. Senekia
one of the two sons of Nahliahnensokole. Senekie
son of Isokelekel, the first Nahnken of Madolenihmw and later the first Nahnmwarki of U. Nahlepenien
stepson, a male who becomes a son by marriage. lihlihn sohpeidi
stepson, son by marriage. serihn loangen madeu
song a battle song. koulin mahwin
a dance song. koulin kahlek
a funeral song, sung on the fourth day of a funeral, after burial. koulin darak
a game song, sung during group competitive sports events; introduced during the Japanese period. koulin sensuh
a love song. koulin limpoak
a love song. koulin sampah
a love song, sung only to oneself, never to others. koulin mengiloal
a love song; formerly referred to emotion-laden secret songs sung between two partners. koulin kerir
a song about history. koulin poadoapoad
a song about individuals, typically telling stories about the lives of high-ranking people, or about clan progenitors, mythical or real. koulin aramas kedepwidepw
a song of ancient times. koulin kawa
a song of farewell. koulin komwurumwur
a song of long ago, sung without instruments. koulin mahs
a song of longing. koulin loaloid
a song of praise, in the church. koulin kaping
a song of ridicule, generally sung by individuals or groups, by winners to losers. koulin kapailok
a song of sacred place names. ehpw
a song of welcome. koulin koasoamw
a song sung on the occasion of aluhmwur. koulin aluhmwur
a song sung when drinking kava or alcohol. koulin sakau
a song to accompany a kepir dance. koulin kepir
a song to accompany a lehp dance. koulin lehp
a song to accompany a wehn dance. koulin wehn
a song used to cheer on althletes during an athletic competition or meet. koulin undohkai
a song with a pulsing rhythmic delivery. koulin pikipik
a song with crisp rhythmic pulses, simulating the sounds of an aip drum; a song sung to the accompaniment of an aip drum, traditionally sung at a kava ceremony during an informal visit by a Nahnmwarki to a family home. koulin aip
a song with crisp rhythmic pulses, simulating the sounds of an aip drum; a song sung to the accompaniment of an aip drum, traditionally sung at a kava ceremony during an informal visit by a Nahnmwarki to a family home. ngisin pikipik
a Sunday school song; a children's song sung in Protestant churches. koulin santi sukuhl
a worldly song; a general name for songs about contemporary events and social problems. koulin sampah
breath, breath of life; a song to accompany a kepir dance. ngisin kepir
lullaby, a song to comfort a child. koulin kemweit seri
song. melikahka
song to soothe a restless child, often one which tells a story of a child of antiquity. kadawado
song, hymn. koul
song, hymn. kounied
to sing a song written in memory of a deceased person or a person who has permanently left Pohnpe to celebrate the person's legacy; song of sorrow, sweet memories, homesickness, or longing for a high-ranking person who will not be returning (from the dead or from abroad); also composed for groups that were exiled from Pohnpei in the past (because they thought they would never return) and today, for individuals who die or leave Pohnpei for a long time. kedepwidepw
to start a song. tiak₂
to start a song. tiakada
Song of Songs Song of Songs, a book in the Kadehde Mering (Old Testament). Melkahkahn Melkahka kan
Sonneratia alba mangrove sp. Sonneratia alba. koatoa
sonofabitch sonofabitch (a milder expletive in Pohnpeian than in English). sanapapes
soothe to sing a song to soothe a restless child. kadawado
soothsayer soothsayer. sounpoaropwe
soothsayer, fortune teller. sounkasawih
soothsayer, fortune teller. sounkosetipw
sooty tern bird sp., sooty tern, Sterna fuscata oahuensis. karakar₂
soprano to sing soprano. supiran
sorcerer shaman, sorcerer. sounwinahni
sorcery harmful magic, sorcery which left untreated causes death. kau₃
sorrow sadness, sorrow, distress. nsensuwed
sadness, sorrow, distress. selikihr
sorrow, sadness, grief. eimwelu
sorrow, sadness, grief. eimwoalu
sorrow, sadness, grief. pahtou₁
sorrow, sadness, grief caused by the death of a Nahnmwarki or Nahnken or their spouses. eimwoaluhlap
sorrowful sorrowful, sad, grieving, mourning. eimwelu
sorrowful, sad, grieving, mourning. pahtou₁
to be sorrowful, sad, grieving, mourning. eimwoalu
to be sorrowful, sad, grieving, mourning because of the death of a Nahnmwarki or Nahnken or their spouses. eimwoaluhlap
disappointed, sorrowful, gloomy, downcast. pohtou
mournful, sorrowful. kesengiseng
sorrowful; depressing, discouraging, disappointing. kansensuwed
sorry sad, sorry, distressed. nsensuwed
sad, sorry, distressed. selikihr
to be sorry. pwuriamweikihla
sort appearance, shape; kind, sort, type₁, nature, character. mwohmw
kind, sort, type₁. soahng
kind, sort, type₁, typically with a negative connotation when used with reference to people. kain
to be separated or sorted by type or category; to be segregated. katohrohrpeseng
to be separated, to be sorted; to be segregated. katohrohr
to separate or sort by type or category; to segregate. katohrepeseng
to separate, to sort. katohre
soul soul, spirit, shadow. ngehn
soul, the spiritual side of a being. palingehn
sound a cry or sound produced by an animal. sahng
any click-like sound. tal
any very soft sound. ingihng₂
beautiful sounding, with reference to achieving a desired vocal sound. ngilamwahu
crackling, sound of something breaking. tipwitipw
echo; barely discernable sound from a distant source. moahd
nasal sound; cleft palate. tumpwoar
sound made by the rubbing of crossed branches. pesenkoahte
sounds of long ago; off-key, unable to follow the melody in a song. ngilen kawa
the sound dance paddles make when struck together or against a beam during a dance performance. riahk
to hum, to groan, to produce a very soft sound. ingitik
to make a sound, to speak, to utter. lal
to recite; to sound out, to say syllable by syllable, to say word by word, to utter. kapadal
unnatural or unclear, of sounds coming from a sound producing system. pwurarrar
voice, tune, sound. eling
voice; tune; sound. ngihl
soup Chinese-style noodle soup. rahmen
Kosraean soup. suhpwin Kusai
soup. sopa
soup. suhpw
sour sour. karer
sour. kiarawa
to become sour. karerala
source a torch made of dried coconut palm fronds; a source of light; torch fishing. ndil
source of a river or stream, upstream. utuwi
source, of a river or a stream. utuhnpil
source, origin, or parent of a surculose, a plant that produces suckers (root sprouts); ancestor. inosada
soursop soursop, Annona muricata. sei₃
south south. paliais
south. palieir
south; all lands to the south of Pohnpei. eir
South Carolina South Carolina. Karolaina Palieir
South Carolina. Saud Karolaina
South Dakota South Dakota. Dakohda Palieir
South Dakota. Saud Dakohda
souvenir memorial, recollection, souvenir. ketemenpe
souvenir, reminder. mehn kataman
souvenir, reminder. mehn ketemen
sovereign power rooted in spiritual or magical sources, magical, mysterious, spiritual; official; sovereign, authority. manaman
sovereignty magic, mysterious or spiritual power; miracle; authority; sovereignty. manaman
sow to sow or broadcast seed. kamwarak
soy sauce soy sauce. soiu₁
sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
sp. vinesp., a medicinal vine in the morning glory family, Merremia peltata. salomp
space fork, as of a tree, road, etc.; the space between the fingers or toes. kasang₁
hole or space between the katengepwel and the katengeleng; a place in a nahs. dewenmei
slit, crack, small opening, empty space, outer space, air space. nanwehwe
space between things, time between events, interval, interstice. madol
space, atmosphere. pahnlahng
to add space, to thin out, to space out in time. kamalawa₁
space ship rocket, space ship. sopin nanwehwe
spacious competent, capable, well-versed; able to take care of one's self; large or spacious, of inanimate objects. koahiek
gigantic, spacious. angahng
spade spade, in cards. speht
spaghetti spaghetti. spekedi
Spain Spain. Sipein
Spanish the Spanish period. Mwein Sipein
spank to be whipped or spanked. weweti
to be whipped, to be beaten, to be spanked. popoki
to be whipped, to be beaten, to be spanked. wowoki
to spank or beat. kamakam
to spank or beat. keme
to spank, to beat. apin
to whip, to beat, to spank. poakih
to whip, to beat, to spank. woakih
to whip, to spank. wetih
spark spark. dimwamwahi
spark plug spark plug. sipahk
spark plug. spahk
sparkle to sparkle; to be phosphorescent. didmwerek
spash to make a spashing sound, as when walking in water. uraur
Spatula clypeata bird sp., shoveller, Spatula clypeata. tehkinwel
spawn to board, to step up onto, to climb aboard; of fish, to spawn on the reef. karada₁
to board, to step up onto, to climb aboard; of fish, to spawn on the reef. kerada
speak to criticize, to speak sharply to, to insult. kepweikang
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
to make a sound, to speak, to utter. lal
to prophesy, to speak under God's influence. kohp
to speak English. lokaiahn wai
to speak in anger; to boast. kahs₁
to speak incessantly. pimpip
to speak incessantly; to run, said of a machine. lallal
to speak the common language. lokaiahn aramas
to speak the honorific language. lokaiahn wahu
to speak to another using respect forms of speech. maingih
to speak to, to talk to, to converse with, to give a speech to, of the Nahnmwarki. poahngokih
to speak using respect forms of speech. meing₁
to speak with an accent; to utter words or syllables. sis₁
to speak, to talk. lokaia
to speak, to talk, to converse, to discuss, to give a speech, of the Nahnken or anyone with a high title, except the Nahnmwarki. mahsen
to speak, to talk, to converse, to discuss, to give a speech, of the Nahnmwarki. poahngok
to speak, to talk; to be present. pato
to to speak, to talk, to converse, to discuss; to give a speech, of the Nahnken. pilepil
speaker speaker of the legislature. spihker
spear harpoon; metal spear tip. opohn
metal, nail, badge, spear for a speargun. mete
spear handle. ihpw₁
spear handle. ipwen ketieu
spear, arrow, dart. arep
spear, harpoon. ketieu₁
to be stabbed, to be speared, to be pierced. dokedi
to be stabbed, to be speared, to be pierced. dokidi
to stab, to spear, to skewer, to give an injection, to innoculate. doakoa
war spear. lepinsaipali
spearfish a type of spearfishing done by baiting a line with a small breadfruit and then spearing the fish when they come to eat. tenek kisinmei
a type of spearfishing done from above the surface of the water. dokomwomw
a type of spearfishing, done in the mangrove swamp. douiak
speargun gun, as a rifle or speargun. kesik
speargun. kesikped
special to be independent, to be different, to be excluded from the group, to be special. tohrohr
specifications detail, specifications; information. mengihtik
specify to provide detailed information, to illustrate, to specify. mangitikihada
speck small fragment of something, speck, chip, flake. diper
spectacular spectacular. kapeudial
to be spectacular. koudiahl
speech employing gross or inappropriate speech, speaking openly of sex, usually by women. ausaledek
a speech asking for forgiveness. sakaradahn tomw
a speech asking that the Nahnmwarki be blessed by the Enihlap. sakaradahn keipweni
a speech given by the Nahnmwarki or Nahnken after an apology is made. rerinpwaiso
a speech given by the Nahnmwarki or Nahnken after an apology is made. ririnpwaiso
a speech giving thanks. sakaradahn kaping
a speech of apology. sakaradahn pekmahk
a speech of apology; apology, pardon, excuse. sakaradahn misik
a speech of apology; apology, pardon, excuse. sekeren misik
a speech requesting help. sakaradahn peksawas
a speech to give or seek advice. sakaradahn kaweid
a welcoming speech. sakaradahn koasoamw
breath, breath of life; the power of one's speech. angin ahu
breath, breath of life; the power of one's speech. angin dawas
breath, breath of life; the power of one's speech. engin ahu
breath, breath of life; the power of one's speech. engin dawas
eulogy . sakaradahn eimwolu
high language, respect forms of speech. meing₁
speech, talk, conversation, discussion. mahsen
speech, talk, conversation, discussion, of the Nahnmwarki. poahngok
to give a speech. sakarada
to give a speech or sermon. kapahrek₁
to speak to, to talk to, to converse with, to give a speech to, of the Nahnmwarki. poahngokih
to speak, to talk, to converse, to discuss, to give a speech, of the Nahnken or anyone with a high title, except the Nahnmwarki. mahsen
to speak, to talk, to converse, to discuss, to give a speech, of the Nahnmwarki. poahngok
to to speak, to talk, to converse, to discuss; to give a speech, of the Nahnken. pilepil
speechless speechless, quiet. malawahn
speechless, quiet. sepeimwekid
speed to speed up, to make something go faster, to hasten. kapitipit
to be sped up, to be made to go faster, to be hastened. kepitipit
the power and/or speed produced by an engine or a person; horsepower. pariki
to ignite, to add wood to a fire; to speed up, to make go faster, as an engine. saunehng
speedboat speedboat. spihdpwoht
speedy fast₁, speedy. dopas
fast₁, speedy; violent. uk
speedy, fast₁. sipihdo
spell a magical spell used to cast out an angry spirit or the ghost of an ancestor. unahnihn kaus eni
a spell to protect against ocean spirits. silasil en madau
an unfavorable prediction; a spell to bring about a negative outcome. sapwar
divination, spell, magical rite. pweh
orthography, spelling system. koasoandi en nting
spell, incantation. parapwe
spell, magic, incantation. winahni
spell, magic, incantation. wunahni
to cast a deadly magic spell using a fireball. kesikdole
to cast a spell. kaudokado
to cast a spell on. winahnih
to cast a spell on. wunahnih
to cast a spell to make something obscure, to obscure one's thoughts. karotongala
to comfort, to console; to cast a spell to bring comfort to someone suffering from a broken heart. koaloalamwahu
to comfort, to console; to cast a spell to bring comfort to someone suffering from a broken heart. koaloalamwahwih
to spell. sipel
to spell. sipelih
spellbound to watch intently; to be spellbound, to be stupified. dahla
spelling spelling. sipehl
sperm human sperm. nahu
semen, sperm. pilen kus
Sphaeropteris lunulata fern spp., Sphaeropteris lunulata or Sphaeropteris nigricans, a tree fern commonly used for house posts. katar
Sphaeropteris nigricans fern spp., Sphaeropteris lunulata or Sphaeropteris nigricans, a tree fern commonly used for house posts. katar
Sphagneticola trilobata plant spp., Bidens alba, Melanthera biflora, and Sphagneticola trilobata. ngkahu
sphere ball; stomach; sphere. mpwei
Sphyraena barracuda fish sp., great barracuda, Sphyraena barracuda. suhre
Sphyraena genie fish sp., blackfin barracuda, Sphyraena genie. sarau
spicy peppery, spicy, hot. kerengireng
spider conch spider conch, Lambis lambis; generic term for Lambis spp., occasionally used for food. lahng₃
spider sp. spider sp. likan
spider sp. nahluhk
spider web spider web, cobweb. pesen likan
spike nail, spike. nihl
spill to be poured; to be spilled. widek
to pour; to spill. wideki
to spill, of a liquid; to shed₁, of tears. kakerehdi
spin to turn, to spin, to twist. pir₁
to turn, to spin, to twist. pirer
spinal column spinal column. tihlepe
spine brain; spinal marrow. malioio
spiny thorny, spiny. takatek
thorny, spiny. tekatek
spiny lobster spiny lobster, Panulirus spp. uhr₁
spiny lobster, Panulirus spp. urenna
spiny lobster, Panulirus spp. wirenna
spiral spiral, of a horn. kodpinipin
spirit a legendary spirit on Pohnpei, known sometimes to be treacherous. Luhk Olapahd
a spirit (eni) sickness, causing one to speak incoherently, use obscenities, and have bad dreams. katieni
a spirit (eni) sickness, causing one to speak incoherently, use obscenities, and have bad dreams. ketieni
evil spirit, demon. ngehn suwed
evil spirit, demon. ngensuwed
ghost, spirit, usually one considered to be malicious. eni
land spirit, one of four types of environmentally related spirits. enihn nansapw
mangrove spirit, one of four types of environmentally related spirits. enihn nahniak
ocean spirit, one of four types of environmentally related spirits. enihn nansed
sky spirit, one of four types of environmentally related spirits. enihn nan wehwe
soul, spirit, shadow. ngehn
spirit. nahn₅
the name a traditional spirit, known for having travelled to Sapwuahfik. Isohpahu
the spirit of God. Ngenen Koht
spirit medium canoe, vehicle, vessel belonging to the Nahnmwarki or Nahnken; spirit medium. tehnwar
canoe, vehicle, vessel; spirit medium. wahr
spiritual power rooted in spiritual or magical sources, magical, mysterious, spiritual; official; sovereign, authority. manaman
soul, the spiritual side of a being. palingehn
spit to spit. kendip₁
to spit. lik₃
to spit out. pwurak
spittoon spittoon. deunkendip
spittoon. dewen kendip
splash steam, smoke, vapor, spout, splash (of a liquid). kusupek
to be splashing water towards an object, to be moistened, to be sprayed. usup
to splash water at an object, to be moistened, to be sprayed. weisip
to splash water at an object, to moisten, to spray. weisipih
to splash water towards an object, to moisten, to spray. usupih
to splash; to swell or break, of waves. pwung₂
to splash; to swell or break, of waves. pwungidek
to splash; to wash up on the reef or shore. pwungur
splatter to make a splattering noise. pwirar
spleen spleen. ehtik
spleen. keisartik
spleen. pwaked₂
split to be split. pwepweik
to be split, of a husked coconut; to be rung, of a bell. les₂
to split. pwaik
to split a husked coconut; to ring₂ a bell. leser
to split wood for firewood. pweiktuwi
splotched spotted, splotched. mwangerenger
spoil to spoil, of cooked food. poula
spoiled to be broken, ruined, destroyed, spoiled, injured. ohla
of breadfruit, ripe, soft, and sweet when cooked; overripe, rotten, spoiled, decayed. mat₁
self-centered, demanding; of children, spoiled; of an infant, always crying. sakon
self-centered, demanding; of children, spoiled; of an infant, always crying. soakon
spokesperson an eloquent public speaker, a master spokesperson. sounlokaia
an eloquent public speaker, a master spokesperson. uhneipwa
sponge bathing sponge. lehpsed
bathing sponge. limwen duhdu
bathing sponge. limwoaluhlu
small sponge. kisinlimw
sponge; moss , lichen. lihmw
to mop, to sponge off, to wipe off; to give someone a sponge bath. ahlimwe
to mop, to sponge off, to wipe off; to give someone a sponge bath. dahlimwe
to mop, to sponge off, to wipe; to take a sponge bath. ahlimw
to mop, to sponge off, to wipe; to take a sponge bath. dahlimw
to sponge off, to wipe dry. limwih
to sponge off, to wipe off; to give someone a sponge bath. limwahdake
to sponge off, to wipe; to take a sponge bath. limwahdak
to sponge off; to wipe dry. limerere
to sponge off; to wipe dry. limwilimw₁
sponge bath to mop, to sponge off, to wipe off; to give someone a sponge bath. ahlimwe
to mop, to sponge off, to wipe off; to give someone a sponge bath. dahlimwe
to mop, to sponge off, to wipe; to take a sponge bath. ahlimw
to mop, to sponge off, to wipe; to take a sponge bath. dahlimw
to sponge off, to wipe off; to give someone a sponge bath. limwahdake
to sponge off, to wipe; to take a sponge bath. limwahdak
sponged to be sponged off, to be wiped dry. limerer
spongy sprouting coconut palm; coconut cotelydon, the spongy center of a sprouting coconut, also known as a coconut apple. pahr₃
spontaneous automatic; skillful, knowledgeable; spontaneous; fast₁. audomadik
spoon spoon. supwuhn
to scoop out; to eat with a spoon. toutou₂
spot spot, stain. mwei₁
spotted colored, spotted, pied. mwaimwai
colored, spotted, pied. mweimwei₃
spotted, splotched. mwangerenger
spotted sweetlips fish spp., goldman's sweetlips, Plectorhynchus goldmani, harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhynchus chaetodontoides, giant sweetlips, Plectorhinchus obscurus, oriental sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orentalis, spotted sweetlips, Plectorhinchus picus. kehng
fish spp., goldman's sweetlips, Plectorhynchus goldmani, harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhynchus chaetodontoides, giant sweetlips, Plectorhinchus obscurus, oriental sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orentalis, spotted sweetlips, Plectorhinchus picus. mweimwei₂
spouse a person whose spouse dies and who then marries another who also dies. selime
primary spouse or lover. kamwohd
spouse, husband or wife. pwoud
spouse, husband or wife. pwutuhn
spouse, husband or wife; companion, mate. werek
spouse, married in church. inou sarawi
the opposite sex sibling of one's spouse, the spouse of one's opposite sex sibling, who is to be treated with great respect. mwah
spout steam, smoke, vapor, spout, splash (of a liquid). kusupek
sprain to be sprained, to be turned, of the ankle. ruwek
spray fumes, spray from the surf. edinnoh
fumes, spray from the surf. edinsed
smoke, spray, mist. ahd₃
spray resulting from the paddling of a canoe. edinsei
to be splashing water towards an object, to be moistened, to be sprayed. usup
to be sprayed; to be drained. kokus
to splash water at an object, to be moistened, to be sprayed. weisip
to splash water at an object, to moisten, to spray. weisipih
to splash water towards an object, to moisten, to spray. usupih
to spray or blow inside, of windblown rain. arer
to spray or blow inside, of windblown rain. sikarer
to spray, to cause to flow; to drain. kakus
spread to be distributed, to be spread around. pahng₂
to be fecund; to spread from one area to another. par₅
to be spread around. mwarahk
to be spread around, of news. peirekseli
to be spread out. kemerek
to be spread, as a sheet or blanket. iraparap
to float in space; to spread, of sound. udenmeih
to spread apart evenly. merek₁
to spread around. mwarahkih
to spread everywhere, to surround, to enclose. kipe
to spread gravel or coral, as on the road. pwukere
to spread leaves for preserved breadfruit, to line the pit; to spread leaves upon which food is to be placed. pahda
to spread leaves for preserved breadfruit, to line the pit; to spread leaves upon which food is to be placed. pahda
to spread out. kamarak
to spread out objects. kiedpeseng
to spread something. kihpeseng
to spread the hot stones of a uhmw. eruhmw
to spread the hot stones of an uhmw. kerengkpei
to spread the stones of an uhmw too thin, so that the earth shows. erpehs
to spread, as a sheet or blanket; to drape, as with a sheet or blanket. irepe₁
to stir apart, as when spreading stones when uncovering an uhmw; to spread out something that is in a pile, using an implement. arihpeseng
to unroll, to lay out or spread out, as a sleeping mat. perek
spring fountain, spring, of water. diwi
spring, a place where water wells up from an underground source. pwoarukus
spring, as a coil spring. sipiring₁
to spring back. pit₁
to spring up; to stand up quickly; to be shaken up; to be shocked, as by bad news. kesehkida
well₁, spring (of water). pwarer
wire, spring. waia
wire, spring. wehia
springy appearing physically out of shape or unfit; flexible, springy, disjointed, limping, used to describe a manner of walking. kiahweliwel
sprinkle to sprinkle water, as on clothing prior to ironing. kaurere
sprout new shoot or sprout of a tuber; spur of a rooster. ose
sprout of a yam. oh₃
the second sprouting of a yam, after the vine dies off at the end of the first year. sohiak
to be newly sprouting, of yams. osepwel
to sprout. urompwida
to sprout, to grow. os
to sprout, to send forth the first shoots, said of a cutting. dikek
sprouting prolific, sprouting abundantly, commonly of coconuts or breadfruit, but can be used for any sprouting plant. par₅
spur new shoot or sprout of a tuber; spur of a rooster. ose
spy spy, secret agent. sipaining
spy, secret agent; skit, a theatrical sketch. sipai
spy, secret agent; skit, a theatrical sketch. supai
to spy. lipahrok₁
to spy on. linohdih
to spy on. lipahroke
to spy on; to tell a story while acting it out. sipaih
to spy on; to tell a story while acting it out. supaih
to spy; to describe in detail. sipai
to spy; to describe in detail; to do a play or theatrical representation. supai
to watch out for, to look out for, to observe, to spy on. mwasahn
spyglass spyglass, telescope, binoculars. tupweiklas
sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
square quadrangle, square. permasepeng
square, the carpenter's tool. sukuwehia
to be quadrangular, to be square. permasepeng
squash pumpkin; squash; Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita pepo; one who has an unfaithful spouse. pwengkin
squat to be dented; to squat down in the water. mwoaloaldi
to squat. kohntutuk
squeak to creak or squeak; to make a tearing or grating noise. tehrek
to hiss, to squeak. didihk
squeaking to make a squeaking noise. pwedehk
to make a squeaking noise. pwidihk
squeeze to be squeezed or pressed, to be pushed, as a switch. ped
to squeeze kava that has been set aside in anticipation of the arrival of titled guests. wenglopwon
to squeeze kava until it is completely dried out. wengmad
to squeeze or press, to push, as a switch. padik
to squeeze through, to pass through in spite of an obstacle. duwal
to squeeze, to braid together. ingidpene
to squeeze, to compress. mwudan
to wring, to squeeze with a twisting motion. wengid
to wring, to squeeze with a twisting motion. wengiweng
squid squid, Sepidenthis lessoni. nuhd
squint having only one eye; squint eyed. maspali
to squint at something, as a consequence of bright light or as a result of intoxication from drinking kava. kamangk
to squint one's eyes. kamangkpene
squinting to be squinting either from bright light or as result of intoxication from drinking kava. mengk
squirrelfish fish sp., squirrelfish. sara sike weitahta
fish sp., squirrelfish. sara weitahta
fish sp., squirrelfish. sara₂
fish sp., squirrelfish, Myripristis adustus. mwuhn
sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
stab to be stabbed, to be speared, to be pierced. dokedi
to be stabbed, to be speared, to be pierced. dokidi
to stab. katuk₁
to stab, to spear, to skewer, to give an injection, to innoculate. doakoa
stack heap, pile, stack. kasokasok
heap, pile, stack. kasukasuk
to pile up, to stack. kasoke
to stack, to pile up. kaposoke
stacked to be stacked. posoke
stacte stacte, one of the components of ancient holy incense. stakte
staff cane, crutch, staff, walking stick. dakapahr
cane, crutch, staff, walking stick. irar
cane, crutch, staff, walking stick. irareileng
cane, crutch, staff, walking stick. irareiso
cane, crutch, staff, walking stick. rareiso
cane, crutch, staff, walking stick. sokon
staff, one used by a shepherd. lepin seipali
stage scene, as in a play; a stage setting. sihn₁
stagger to stagger. sas₁
to stagger, to have difficulty keeping one's footing. wasas
stain color; pattern or design, as on cloth; stain, mark; freckle, mole, or any skin discoloration. mwahi
mildew, stain caused by mildew. enihep
spot, stain. mwei₁
to be painted or stained with paint made from ais₁ nuts, especially canoes. aisais
to be stained; to be dyed. rei
to dye, to stain. kodu
to paint or stain something with paint made from ais₁ nuts, especially canoes. aisih
to stain; to dye. reid
stairs ladder, steps, stairs. karadak
ladder, steps, stairs. kehndake
ladder, steps, stairs. keradak
stake a husking tool, as for husking coconuts; a stake for splitting the trunk of a kava plant, typically ten to twelve inches in diameter and six to seven feet long, sharpened flat on one end, made of mangrove. kohd₂
a stake for splitting the trunk of a kava plant, typically ten to twelve inches in diameter and six to seven feet long, sharpened flat on one end, made of mangrove. lakaukod
a stake made from the noni (weipwul) tree, used to pry kava stems from the stump during ritual activities. kirikei
the small stakes attached to the outrigger and the two central supports of a canoe. rahk₂
stalk stalk, of coconuts. tehnkehl
stamp a stamp, trademark. sidamp
to be stamped. sidamp
to stamp. sidampih
stand always standing. likekehu
to be standing, to be erect. kehleng
to be standing, to be erect. kesihnen
to be standing, to be erect. keuhleng
to leave, to stand up. patohda
to make someone stand, to set someone upright. kehlenge
to make someone stand, to set someone upright. kesihnene
to make someone stand, to set someone upright. keuhlenge
to spring up; to stand up quickly; to be shaken up; to be shocked, as by bad news. kesehkida
to stand for, to side with; to support, to agree with, to favor. uhki
to stand up. kasihker
to stand up. kesihker
to stand up. kesihnenda
to stand up. ninlengda
to stand up. uhda
to stand with one's hands on one's hips, to stand with one's arms akimbo. pedilukop
to stand, to be presented. uh₂
to take a firm stand. ideidamah
to tolerate, to stand, to endure. pwerieng
stanza 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
staple large staple, as used in building. kasingai
star star, starfish. usu
Venus, the morning star. Usuhn Rahn
Venus, the morning star. Usuhrahn
star fruit star fruit tree, carambola, Averrhoa carambola. ansu
starch starch. sidahs
the starchy growth found near decaying dohng trees, formerly exported to Japan where it was used in the manufacture of drugs. usolendong
the starchy growth found near decaying dohng trees, formerly exported to Japan where it was used in the manufacture of drugs. wusolendong
stare to be staring. koumoal
wide-eyed, staring. duwarawar
to stare at. kakil
to stare at. koumoale
to stare at incessantly. koumoalehdi
to stare at one another. pekekil
to stare, to be with one's eyes wide open. duwar
starfish crown of thorns starfish, Acanthaster planci, covered with long spines, destroys the coral of coral reefs. rarahni
New Guinea starfish. ulungen wehi
star, starfish. usu
starling bird sp., Micronesian starling, Aplonis opaca ponapensis. sioahk
starspotted grouper starspotted grouper, Epinephelus hexagonatus, normally found on fringing, lagoon, and patch reefs, as well as the barrier reef; any of a number of Serranidae spp. mwanger
start an exclamation used to signal the start of an activity; Heave!. ioiso
to be first in line or in order; to start an activity. kohmwowe
to be started of a process or a procedure, as at a court hearing; to be convened, of a meeting. keielekda
to begin, to start; to start a procedure or process, as part of a court hearing; to convene, of a meeting. tapiada
to begin, to start; to start a procedure or process, as part of a court hearing; to convene, of a meeting. tep₁
to begin, to start; to start a procedure or process, as part of a court hearing; to convene, of a meeting. tepida
to go first, to precede, to start early. tieng
to initiate, to start something. tekehda
to restart, to start over, as in the preparation of kava; to refill. audsapahl
to start. sdahdo
to start a fire with something. kaokehda
to start a fire, to kindle. oukan₁
to start a song. tiak₂
to start a song. tiakada
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
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
to start or to burn, of a fire; to glow, as of embers. ngken
to start suddenly. pwuhriek
to start, of an engine. kamaurada
to start, of an engine. posada
to start; to move. ourlap
starvation starvation. duhpek
starved starved. duhpek
state an autonomous paramount chiefdom; a political unit, as a municipality, district, state, country, or kingdom. wehi₂
information, subject; condition or state of a person or thing. ire₁
to declare, either verbally or in writing; to state, to say. ketihtihki
to say, to mention, to state. idawarih
to say, to mention, to state. nda
to say, to mention, to state, to converse with, to discuss with. koasoaia
State of Pohnpei State of Pohnpei. Wein Pohnpei
State of Pohnpei (used in the Constitution), more commonly Wein Pohnpei. Weipokon en Pohnpei
statement statement, declaration. ketihti₁
to request permission to leave; to confess; to announce, to make a statement. sakarada
vow, pledge; oral will₁, last testament; final statement or wish made by a dying Nahnmwarki. pilerehre
vow, pledge; oral will₁, last testament; final statement or wish made by one who is dying. kehkehlik
station broadcast station. proahdkahs sdeisin
sitting place; rank or station; place for a sexual liaison. dehu
station of the cross. esdasion
to be stationed at, to be residing at ; to be subject to. mihla
weather station. wehder sdeisin
status to diminish in status. sepwilidi
to improve in status. sepwilida
to move; to change status. sepwil-
stay to stay overnight. keidenpwong
to stay overnight. keidpwong
to stay overnight, to go to bed, to bed down. keidpwongidi
to stay overnight, to go to bed, to bed down. pweidi
to stay overnight, to go to bed, to bed down. pweiekidi
to stay overnight, to go to bed, to bed down. seidi
to stay temporarily. keiru
to stay up and party all night, literally 'to screw down'. sukuruhdi
to stay up late; to hold a wake. pehdenpwong
to stay, to live as in reside. ketiket₃
to stay, to live as in reside. ketket
steadfast steadfast. ideidamah
steak steak. sdeik
steak. sidaik
steal given to stealing food at a feast; hardheaded. lidoandoar
to move something slowly and quietly; to snatch, to steal, to do something illegal. kawaii
to save from harm, to protect; to separate fighters; to steal or seize food at a feast. doare
to steal, to rob. pirap
steal-the-flag a game, similar to steal-the-flag. alasapw
victory; a game, similar to steal-the-flag. pansahi
steam steam, smoke, vapor, spout, splash (of a liquid). kusupek
the steam that comes from burning undried firewood. sengisengenmwoalu
steamboat steamboat. pwoht kisiniei
steamer steamer. sidihma
steep steep area, cliff. erehr
steep area, cliff. nierehr
steep, as of a slope. uk-₂
steep, downhill. ukedi
steep, uphill. ukada
steepheaded parrotfish fish sp., steepheaded parrotfish, Scarus gibbus. maulik
steer to steer a canoe with a paddle. pel₃
to steer a canoe with a paddle. peliki
to steer a vehicle. ilihl
to steer a vehicle; to provide guidance. ilihlih
to steer a vehicle; to provide guidance. iling
steering wheel steering wheel. mehn ilihl
steering wheel. mehn windeng
stem a kava stem that is cut off after the root is divided because it is too long. karainmes
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
stem of a fruit. kehke
stem of the ivory nut palm, the portion before the fronds emerge;. ida
stem; handle. kirikir
the designated name for limeseleng, the fourth stem pried off from the enihlap (the largest kava in a feast) during the kava ritual. rehretleng
the designated name for the limesepwel, the third stem pried off from the enihlap (the largest kava in a feast) during the kava ritual. rehrehnkedu
the designated name for the limesrahra, the second stem pried off from the enihlap (the largest kava in a feast) during the kava ritual. rehrehnkatau
the designated name for the limesrihri, the first stem pried off from the enihlap (the largest kava in a feast) during the kava ritual. rehretini
the name of the first kava stem pried off from the Enihlap (the largest kava stump in a feast) during the kava ritual. limesrihri
the name of the third stem pried off from the enihlap (the largest kava in a feast) during the kava ritual. limesepwel
the stem of a kava plant, including the root, pried from the enihlap, the largest kava plant at a feast used for the kava ritual; the edible part of a kava stem. ewen rah
the stem of a kava plant, including the root, pried from the enihlap, the largest kava plant at a feast, used during the kava ritual; the edible part of a kava stem. mesen rah
the term used for the four kava stems that are pried from the stump of the Enihlap, the largest kava plant in a kava ceremony. limes
step step, of a ladder or stairs, rank. dake₂
to alight or step down; to flow or drop, as of a liquid. keredi
to be stepped upon. tiati₂
to board, to step up onto, to climb aboard; of fish, to spawn on the reef. karada₁
to board, to step up onto, to climb aboard; of fish, to spawn on the reef. kerada
to descend into, to fall into, to step into, as a hole. pwuhr-
to step. kahk₁
to step forward; to pass over. tiala
to step on. tiak₁
to take a step, to set one's footing; to land, to alight, of anything capable of flight; in the water, to touch the bottom with one's feet; of kava, to begin to have an effect on one; to settle, of liquids. sok₁
stepchild children and stepchildren of a Nahnmwarki or Nahnken. tohndipwinsou
stepchild. serihn peidiar
steps ladder, steps, stairs. karadak
ladder, steps, stairs. kehndake
ladder, steps, stairs. keradak
stepson stepson, a male who becomes a son by marriage. lihlihn sohpeidi
stepson, son by marriage. serihn loangen madeu
stern paddler who sits in the stern of a canoe. mwurinwar
stern, of parents or spouses; self-centered, causing others difficulty because of the desire to have everything one's way. koakos
stern-faced, unsmiling. likokounsop
to be stern with. koakose
Sterna bergii bird sp., great crested tern, Sterna bergii. sakier
Sterna fuscata oahuensis bird sp., sooty tern, Sterna fuscata oahuensis. karakar₂
stew pan cooking pot, broiler, stew pan. ainpwoat
cooking pot, broiler, stew pan. einpwoat
stick a pair of sticks for picking up things. pwoarus
a pole or stick for carrying a water container; the heavens above. tienleng
a stick or rod used for cleaning a pipe (for smoking). sedruhru
a stick used for handing a head garland (lengileng) to a Nahnmwarki or Nahnken. kisin tuhke
a stick used for handing a head garland (lengileng) to a Nahnmwarki or Nahnken. lengihngihso
a throwing stick, typically a reed, used in the game peisihr. sihr₁
log, stick; short sticks (approximately 5-6 inches in length) used in the dokia dance. lepin tuhke
pointed wooden stick, used as a tool for husking coconuts or for digging, as when digging up yams. ahk tuhke
pointed wooden stick, used as a tool for husking coconuts or for digging, as when digging up yams. aktuhke
stick for husking coconuts. ahk en kodering
stick for husking coconuts. eken kodering
stick of hibiscus wood, used to store kava cups. doulong
stick used for spreading stones in a uhmw. pwouleng
stick used for spreading stones in an uhmw. dih₂
the small stick attached to the end of a breadfruit picking pole, typically made of ketieu₂ or guava; the stick used in a fire trough for starting a fire. nahi₂
the small stick attached to the end of a breadfruit picking pole, typically made of ketieu₂ or guava; the stick used in a fire trough for starting a fire. nahi₂
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
to take hold, to stick; to be effective. man
upright sticks that are inserted into an outrigger to secure it. ketiuk
stick out to extend, to stick out. sikila
to protrude, to stick out. tikelekelada
sticks sticks for picking up hot stone; pincers; pliers. pahmwei
sticks for picking up hot stone; pincers; pliers. pahnmwei
sticky adherent, cohesive, gummy, sticky; insistent; tense. ngidingid
grimy, sticky, the feeling one has when one needs to bathe. lidapedep
sticky. pas₂
sticky. pwilipwil
to make something pasty or sticky, such as a starchy liquid. katenihala
Sticopus japonicus sea cucumber sp., possibly Sticopus japonicus, found on lagoon slopes, eaten, a favored food in Asia. loangon
stiff stiff neck. tepinwer medek
stiff; straight; also used to describe eyes with an epicanthic fold. dengideng
taut; stiff; tensed up, as of a muscle. deng₁
stigma blame, stigma. rou
still just₁, only; still (when suffixed to reduplicated verbs). -te
stimulated to be sexually stimulated by foreplay. kararanda
to be sexually stimulated by foreplay. udenmelda
sting to sting, as of a jellyfish, Portuguese man of war, etc. pitik
stinging stinging. sos
stingray stingray. likendinkep
stingy stingy. lipweipwein lehk
stingy. lipwepwein lehk
stingy. tengen lehk
stingy. tengin lehk
temperamental; stingy. litikitik
stink You stink!, a derogatory exclamation used principally by women. pwohmat
stinking stinking, foul-smelling. ngelingel₂
stinking, foul-smelling. ngilingil
strong smelling, stinking. pwohpwo₂
stinky stinky, having a foul smell. pwohngelingel
stipule leaf bracts (stipules) on Morinda citrifolia stems. saleng en weipwul
stir to be stirred up, to be aroused. mwekidida
to poke; to push or pull with a stick or the feet; to stir with an implement. die
to stir apart, as when spreading stones when uncovering an uhmw; to spread out something that is in a pile, using an implement. arihpeseng
to stir or sigh in one's sleep. koahnek
to stir or sigh in one's sleep. rerinmwoalu
to stir, to mix, to agitate. erpe
to stir, to probe with something. arih
to stir; to probe. erier
stitch stitch; needlework. deidei
to sew, to stitch; to dig; to root₁, as a pig. dehk
to sew, to stitch; to dig; to root₁, as a pig. deidei
stockings stockings, socks. sidakin
stocky bulky, stocky, thick, large in girth. ahlap
stoke to be rekindled, to be stoked, of a fire. depwidepw
stomach ball; stomach; sphere. mpwei
belly, guts, stomach; seat of the emotions. kapehd
stomach. edin mwenge
stomach, of certain fish like tuna; core, as of breadfruit, kernel; hemorrhoids, piles. pwuri
will₁, feelings, wish, intention, decision, desire, heart; belly, guts, stomach. kupwur₁
will₁, feelings, wish, intention, decision, desire, heart; belly, guts, stomach. kupwuriso
stomach ache stomach ache. nankapehdmedek
stomach ache or severe abdominal pain (or uterine pain in females), including symptoms of dizziness and closing of the eyes. kapehd medek
stomp to stomp on. tomur
to stomp on. tumur
to stomp, to make a thudding noise with the foot. tom
to stomp, to make a thudding noise with the foot. tum
stone to engage in the act of stoning someone or something. kostakai
a pair of large stones set on the ground next to and outside of the pair of logs that provide the main support for the fireword structure of an uhmw. katengepwel
a red hot stone from the uhmw used to sterilize a pounding stone to be employed in the preparation of lihli for the Nahnmwarki. kuskar
a stone placed in front of an entrance to a house, used to wipe one's feet on. dakadakiso
a stone placed in front of an entrance to a house, used to wipe one's feet on. dakeiso
a stone placed in front of an entrance to a house, used to wipe one's feet on. litehmwahu
a stone placed in front of an entrance to a house, used to wipe one's feet on. takain wudeh
a stone ramp built to access a traditional house, structured so that, when people walk on it, it makes a noise and alerts the occupants that someone is approaching. peinkarong
a stone used to pound kava roots; a kava stone. takain sukusuk
file₂, sharpening stone, razor strop. mehn adahd
kava pounding stone. ketia₃
kava pounding stone. moahl₁
kidney stone, causing pain in the back and numbness in the legs. soumwahu en mwidihlik
large flat basalt pounding stone employed in the preparation of kava or pounded foods, chosen for its sonorous qualities. peitehl
large flat basalt pounding stone employed in the preparation of kava or pounded foods, one not chosen for its sonorous qualities. peisoan
one of the principal kava stones in a feasthouse. uhpeimwahu
pile of stones. asang
place of the uhmw; small stones used for making an uhmw. rahs
small stones that are set on the ground between the two logs that support the structure of an uhmw. pahras
stone, rock, flint of a cigarette lighter. takai
the first kava stone located to the right as you enter a feasthouse. kehnekuh
the kava stone in a nahs from which the Nahnken is served, located on the opposite side of the pelen koadu. In U and Kitti, it is located in the left front area of the nahs. In Madolenihmw, Nett, and Sokehs, it is located in the right front area. pelen wahu
the large stones that are placed around the edge of the uhmw to prevent hot steam from escaping. koasepen uhmw
the name of one of the four kava pounding stones. moahleileng
the name of one of the four kava pounding stones. moahleina
the name of one of the four kava pounding stones. moahleini
the name of one of the four kava pounding stones. moahleiso
the name of one of the kava pounding stones used for pounding kava dedicated to the Nahnken. souriahtik
the name of one of the kava pounding stones used for pounding kava dedicated to the Nahnmwarki. souriahlap
the name of one of the kava pounding stones used for pounding kava on the stone that is dedicated to the Nahnmwarki. moahlasang katau
the name of one of the kava pounding stones used for pounding kava roots on the stone dedicated to the Nahnken. moahlamwahu
the principal kava stone in a nahs from which the Nahnmwarki is served. In U and Kitti, it is located in the right front area of the nahs. In Madolenihmw, Nett, and Sokehs, it is located in the left front area. pelen koadu
the principal kava stone in a nahs, from which the Nahnmwarki is served. soumoahl
the stones used in an uhmw. pahi₄
the weight on the uhmw cover or the large stones that are placed around the edge of the uhmw to prevent hot steam from escaping. koasepwel
to pile stones on firewood in the preparation of an uhmw. takaida
to spread the hot stones of an uhmw. kerengkpei
to stone, to throw rocks at. kate
stone-cutter the master stone-cutter of Sokehs who, after being banished from Nan Madol, built the stone city of Sapwtakai in Kepihleng; also known by the titles Lempwei Sapal and Lempwei Sok. Keteumanien
the master stone-cutter of Sokehs who, after being banished from Nan Madol, built the stone city of Sapwtakai in Kepihleng; also known by the titles Keteumanien and Lempwei Sok. Lempwei Sapal
the master stone-cutter of Sokehs who, after being banished from Nan Madol, built the stone city of Sapwtakai in Kepihleng; also known by the titles Keteumanien and Lempwei Sapal. Lempwei Sok
stonefish fish sp., a kind of stonefish; scorpion fish. nehu₁
stony stony areas that are dangerous to cross due to their instability. nanmweli
stoop porch; covered stoop of a Japanese style house. kengkang
to stoop down, to bow₁. itiekidi
to stoop down, to bow₁. maliedi
stooped to bend forward from the waist; to walk in a stooped position; to bow₁. dairuk
to bend forward from the waist; to walk in a stooped position; to bow₁. pairuk₁
stop Enough!, Stop!. eriher
to be ended, terminated, or stopped; to be amputated. tok₁
to be ended, terminated, or stopped; to be amputated. tuk
to be stopped, to be shortened. katokotokidi
to die; to stop, of a mechanical object. mehla
to halt, to stop; to hold, in a card game. ohlet
to move backwards; to backslide; to stop suddenly. pweiek
to stop. katuke
to stop. katukih
to stop. keilepeh
to stop. sdop
to stop abruptly, to cease abruptly. tokedi
to stop and rest during an overland journey. keidialidi
to stop by, to stop in on, to visit. sop₁
to stop by, to stop in on, to visit. sup
to stop some action. kapweiek
to stop something from continuing. katukehdi
to stop something from continuing, to conclude, to put an end to. kairala
to stop, of a moving object, to cease an action; to yield; to point the top of something that is below. uhdi
to stop, of rain. mahkada
to stop, to hinder. kauhdi
to stop; to shorten. katokiedi
to turn while in motion; to change direction; to stop along the way. wet₁
stopper a stopper for a hole in a drinking coconut used by high titled people. limetleng
a stopper for the hole in a drinking coconut used by high titled people. lipaiere
a stopper for the hole made in a drinking coconut used by high-titled people. pinepen uhpw
stopper. pinapin
stopper. pinepe
traditionally a stopper for a water container, now also a lid or a cap. ihrpweilap
traditionally a stopper for a water container, now also a lid or a cap. pinepen isek
traditionally a stopper for a water container, now also a lid or a cap. pweinen isek
storage something put away in storage; bank account. nekinek
storage area storage area in the front of a feasthouse, where the porch roof extends inside. dihsek
store store. imwen net
store, shop. sdohwa
store, shop. sidohwa
to be stored, to be put away, to be deposited, as in a bank account. nekinek
to save, keep, store, put away. nekidala
to save, to store. kanekid
to store objects between cross pieces of thatch. dilipada
to store, to keep; to make a deposit in a bank account. nekid
wholesale store. ohlsehl
storehouse warehouse, storehouse. imwen kepwe
warehouse, storehouse. imwen nahk
warehouse, storehouse. imwen pahdak
storeroom storeroom, storage area. nahk
storm gust of wind; storm, gale. mwutinieng
to bluster or storm about when angry or agitated. waht
windstorm, typhoon. melimel
story history, sacred story, the practice of history. poadoapoad
legend, story based partially on fact, containing elements of truth, but recognized as fiction. soaiipoad
tale, story, beadtime story. soaii
talk, conversation, discussion, rumor, story. koasoai
talk, conversation, discussion, rumor, story, adage, parable. pilepil
to invent a false or negative story about another. kinehieng
to invent a story that blames another. kinehsang
story teller historian, one known for his knowledge of Pohnpeian history, a master story teller. soupoad
story₁ story₁, of a building. posoke
story₁, of a building. teik
stout fat, stout, overweight, obese. mworourou
stove stove. sidohp
straight stiff; straight; also used to describe eyes with an epicanthic fold. dengideng
straight; straightforward, impartial, fair. inen
straighten to straighten; to inventory; to aim. kainene
to straighten; to inventory; to defecate. kainen
straightforward straight; straightforward, impartial, fair. inen
strain to strain in a sieve. sihp₂
to strain in a sieve. sihpih₂
to strain one's neck to see. usuwer
to strain one's neck to see something. usuwarih
to strain one's neck to see something. usuwere
to strain, to push while holding one's breath. enginleng
to strain, to push while holding one's breath. sohnek
to strain, to push while holding one's breath. sounek
straining skinny, bony; straining under the weight of something. tihrereng
strake canoe part, the vertical sheer strake that ordinarily extends above the central portion of the leeward gunwale. pedilik₁
strand strand of hair. pitenpeipei
strand of hair. pitenwel
strand of hair. uliunleng
strand, as of hair; fiber, as of sennit or cloth. angkot
strand, as of hair; fiber, as of sennit or cloth. ainkot
stranded to be stranded in shallow water. pindi
strangler fig tree sp., strangler fig, Ficus tinctoria, used in making cloth; a belt worn by women made of the bark of the nihn tree. nihn₁
strawberry conch shellfish sp., Strombus luhuanus, strawberry conch; also used as a general term for Strombus spp. ilengtik
strawberry guava strawberry guava, Psidium cattleianum and
Psidium guajava, the leaves of which are boiled to make a tea which is effective in the treatment of diarrhea. kuwahpa
stream a stream. piletik
a stream in Sokehs near the boundary with Kitti. Kiriedleng
a stream that forms the boundary between Sokehs and Kitti; the lower part of this stream is called Pilen Kitel. Pilen Leupwoar
a stream that forms the boundary between Sokehs and Kitti; the upper part of this stream is called Pilen Leupwoar. Pilen Kitel
a stream that forms the southern boundary of Mesenieng in Nett. Dawen Neu
a stream that forms the southern boundary of Mesenieng in Nett. Dewen Neu
row; mountain range; small stream. kahng₂
stream. pilitik₂
street a basin of food intended as a contribution to a party, when one does not expect the container to be returned; the name of a party employing such basins; one-way street. wanwehi
road, street, trail, path; line; way. ahl₁
strength said of one who shows off his power or strength. angkehlail
strength, power, health, life. kehl₁
strengthen to be strengthened; to get encouragement. kakehlail
to strengthen, to encourage; to confirm, as in the confirmation rite in the church. kakehlailih
to strengthen, to heal, to encourage; to confirm. kakehla
to strengthen, to heal, to encourage; to confirm. kakehlaka
strenuous strenuous, diligent. ngihtehte
stress stress, tedium, weariness. kapwunod
stressful stressful; tedious, wearisome. kapwunod
stretch to be made taut, to be stretched. kedeng
to expand, to stretch, as of clothing; to sag, as a rope. eirekpeseng
to extend one's or stretch out one's arms; to train₁ a hibiscus tree in order to direct the growth of a yam vine. kapapeseng
to make taut, to stretch. kadang
to make taut, to stretch. kedengdeng
to pull; to snatch; to stretch something. waik
stretcher stretcher. mehn roh
strike strike, in baseball. sidiraik
strike, in baseball. siraik
to cause one to walk out; to cause one to go on a labor strike; to cause disgust, to upset. kamwakara
to draw back one's arm as if to strike a blow. ngapada
to strike a final, loud stroke on a kava stone to signal that the pounding has been completed. pedidi
to strike or hit something that makes noise; to ring₂, as a bell. seker
to strike together. loir
to strike, of a fish. dar₁
to strike, of a fish. der
strike-out to strike-out, in baseball. sansing
string a string of fish tied to the kehnlangiso for the Nahnmwarki. par₆
a string of something, as of flowers or fish. ihr₂
garland; string of flowers or beads. ehl₁
girdle; string, rope or similar objects for fastening. mehn pirapir
rope, cord, line, string. sahl
rope, string, vine, as a yam vine. oh₅
string. kisinsel
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
thread, string, anything upon which flowers can be strung. ihpe
to string, as flowers or fish. ihr₂
to string, as of fish, flowers, etc. ihre
strip a strip peeled off the stem of an ivory nut palm, used to sew on thatch. kisin ida
sleeping mat; a strip of a woven mat. pitenlos
to be stripped off, as when stripping insulation off a wire, to wipe off a rope-like object by drawing it through one’s hand or fingers, as when wiping the viscous material off hibiscus bast during the preparation of kava. eirek₂
to peel, to strip off, as when removing the peel from a banana. kirehsang
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 strip off, as when stripping insulation off a wire, to wipe off a rope-like object by drawing it through one’s hand or fingers, as when wiping the viscous material off hibiscus bast during the preparation of kava. air₁
to submerge; to strip off clothing; to unsheathe a knife or hidden weapon; to slide, as on a cable; to tight-line fish. kakihr
striped striped. alahl
striped bristetooth fish sp., striped bristetooth, Ctenochaetus striatus, normally found in the fringing reef, lagoon and patch reefs, and barrier reef. doarop
strive to strive for. kupwurapwuriong
to strive onward. peipeinnekla
to strive onward. peipeinohla
to strive onward. wonowei
Strombus luhuanus shellfish sp., Strombus luhuanus, strawberry conch; also used as a general term for Strombus spp. ilengtik
strong strong, capable of moving steadily and with force; aggressive; intense, intensive. idipek
strong, powerful, healthy. kehlail
strongly forcefully, strongly. kehlail
Strongylodon lucidus plant spp., Mucuna gigantea, Canavalia rosea, and Strongylodon lucidus. wahntal
strop file₂, sharpening stone, razor strop. mehn adahd
structure organization, structure, rule, plan, procedure, agreement; judgement, pronouncement, decision. koasoandi
to be organized, to be structured; to be settled, to be decided, to be agreed upon. koasoandi
to organize, to structure; to settle, to decide, to agree on. koasoane
struggle to struggle. pehd₁
to struggle. pwurur
strut a strut supporting the outrigger of a canoe. kiai
stub stub, stump. tuki
to stub one's toe. dipikelekel
to stumble, to stub one's toe. dipekelekel
to stumble, to stub one's toe. dipwekelekel
to trip someone; to stub one's toe. dipih
stubborn stubborn. kangohdi
very stubborn. keptakai
stubby anything short or stubby. latok
stuck in good condition, young looking; slow in maturing; stuck. kot₁
to get stuck. tengala
to have something stuck in one's throat. loh₂
to have something stuck in one's throat. sokoloal
student student. tohnsukuhl
study to learn, to study. padahngki
to prepare; to study. onop
to study. sdadi
stuffed stuffed up, clogged; virginal (derogatory); uncircumcised. pon
stuffed; too tight, as of clothing. it
stumble to stumble, to stub one's toe. dipekelekel
to stumble, to stub one's toe. dipwekelekel
stump root₂, stump, base of a tree; beginning. tahp
stub, stump. tuki
stump of a tree. token tuhke
stump of a tree; widow of a man with a ranking title; those with whom one has had sexual intercourse. tohk
stung to be stung; to fill out, to complete. dokala
to be wounded by a spear on the land; to be stung by a fish that has been brought to the land. doakoamoar
stupid dull, stupid, ignorant. wonpwong
extremely stupid, silly, idiotic, simple, dumb. pweirengid
stupid, ignorant. wenpwong
stupid, incapable of learning, unskillful. makunai
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
stupid, stupified. lampwon
stupified stupid, stupified. lampwon
to watch intently; to be spellbound, to be stupified. dahla
stutter mute, dumb, stuttering. lohteng
to move the mouth; to flutter, to stutter. pip₂
to stutter. ngilpweipweiek
sty sty, swelling of the rim of the eyelid. tihle
style style. sidail
stylish ornamented; well groomed, neat, stylish. ipwerek
stylish, fashionable. sidailen
sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
subclan a ruling subclan of the Dipwinmen in central Kitti prior to the unification wars of the late eighteenth century. Soun Kitti
a subclan. keinek
a subclan of the Dipwinmen clan. Lisermwudok
a subclan of the Dipwinpahnmei clan. Inanpaileng
name of a subclan of Dipwinmen. Dipwinmen pwetepwet
name of a subclan of Dipwinmen. Dipwinmen toantoal
the former senior subclan of the Dipwinmen clan. Upwuten Pahini
the ruling subclan of the Dipwinmen in central Kitti prior to the unification wars of the late eighteenth century. Isohn Kitti
the ruling subclan of the Dipwinpahnmei clan in Madolenihmw. Isohn Enimwahn
the senior subclan of the Marekerek subclan. Inaiso
subhuman said to be one of the four types of non- or subhuman beings that inhabited Pohnpei in the past . Kauna
subject contents, subject matter. audepe
information, subject; condition or state of a person or thing. ire₁
subject to, susceptible to. keh-
to be stationed at, to be residing at ; to be subject to. mihla
submarine submarine. sopidu
submarine. sopinpahsed
submerge to be drowned, to be submerged, resulting in the loss of life. duhla
to be drowned, to be submerged, resulting in the loss of life. terihla
to inherit; to soak, to submerge by puting heavy weight on. sohndi
to submerge. kaduh
to submerge oneself in deep water for the purpose of hiding; to calm down. mwoaroidi
to submerge; to strip off clothing; to unsheathe a knife or hidden weapon; to slide, as on a cable; to tight-line fish. kakihr
submissive submissive, modest, self-effacing. mpahi
submit to obey, to submit to; to approve, to confirm. okehng
to permit, to allow; to give in, to submit. dukieng
to permit, to allow; to give in, to submit. oke₂
to submit; to admit; to introduce a bill in the legislature. kapidolong₁
subpoena subpoena, summons. pehkiek
to force someone to remain awake, to make someone stay up; to subpoena someone. kamwohdang
subsist to live by; to subsist on. momourki
to subsist well on an atoll. mwomwohd pohn takai mei
substance any substance with a fragrant odor that is added to coconut oil to give it a pleasant smell. tehte₁
substance; inside of something, contents. kaneng
substitute substitute, successor. wilie
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
sub-subclan corner, angle; sub-subclan, within a keinek. keimw
subtract to subtract. katohrehsang
subtraction subtraction. katohrohr
succeed to fulfill; to obey the law; to cause to succeed. kapwaiada
successful successful in growing things, having a green thumb; successful in seeking a spouse. pohnpe
successful in growing things, having a green thumb; successful in seeking a spouse. pohnpe
successful, in fishing or hunting. saikan
successful, in fishing or hunting. seikan
successful; hardy, of crops and domesticated animals. pwei
to be successful, to flourish; to grow; to come true. pweida
successor substitute, successor. wilie
suck to smack the lips, to suck food into the mouth with a smacking sound. met₂
to suck (food) into the mouth with a smacking sound, to kiss. mitik
to suck (food) into the mouth with a smacking sound; to kiss. metik
to suck in, to absorb. ihk
to suck on, as a cigarette or sugar cane. kuhl
to suck, to absorb. mihk
sucker having many suckers. ilin
sucker of banana, breadfruit, taro, etc. ili
suckle to suckle, to nurse. dihdi
suddenly quickly, suddenly. mwadangete
since (contrary to expectations); suddenly. pa₁
suffer suffering. lokolok
to suffer, physically or mentally; to be tired; to give up. lok
sufficient limited, just sufficient. itait
to be enough, adequate, ample, sufficient. itar
suffix possessive suffix. pwuloimwur en ahia
possessive suffix. pwuloimwur en neinei
suffix. pwuloimwur
suffocate to suffocate. kamwopwula
to suffocate. mwopwula
to suffocate, to choke. kasokehla
sugar sugar. suke
sugar cane a sugar cane cultivar. misikeni
a sugar cane cultivar. seualahl
a sugar cane cultivar. seun nta
a sugar cane cultivar. seun nukini
a sugar cane cultivar. seun wai
a sugar cane cultivar. seuneir
a sugar cane cultivar. seutoal
a sugar cane cultivar. seuweita
a sugar cane cultivar. tipwatipw
a sugar cane cultivar, from Palau. seun palau
a sugar cane cultivar, normally used to invite the Sohpeidi to a feast or a social function. seupwet
a sugar cane cultivar, resembling the reed species called ahlek. seuahlek
an entire sugar cane plant (Saccharum officinarum), dug up in preparation for a feast. inentep
kava or sugar cane used in the ceremony of asking for a girl's hand in marriage. pahnta₂
sugar cane, Saccharum officinarum. sehu
to cut or harvest sugar cane. weseiseu
sugar water limeade, lemonade, sugar water. suwangke
limeade, lemonade, sugar water. swangke
suggestion temptation, an evil suggestion. ketiamau₂
suicide to commit suicide by hanging oneself. lusiam
suicide by hanging. lusiam
the name of the act of suicide committed by Isokelekel when he took his own life. deriek en katau
suit suit, in cards. sut
swimming suit, bathing suit. likoun pampap
swimming suit, bathing suit. likoun pampap
suit coat suit coat. sekid en kapwat
suit coat. sekid welpeseng
suitable suitable, appropriate, fitting. darude
suitcase suitcase. kapang
sukiyaki sukiyaki. sukiaki
Sula dactylatra personata 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
Sula levcogasten platus 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
Sulasula rubripres 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
summarize general, summarized. oaralap
summary general idea; summary, highlights; contents, heading, title (of a book). oaralap
to give the general idea of, to give a summary of. oarelepe
summit top, peak, summit, ridge. koadoke
top, summit, end, outcome, extremity. imwi
summon to be called, to be summoned. pehker
to be summoned; to be called to the presence of a Nahnmwarki. pehkiek
to call, to summon. eker
to call, to summon. malipe
to summon. kapokone
summons call, summons. malipilip
call, summons. pehker
subpoena, summons. pehkiek
sumo sumo wrestling. poadoar en Sapahn
sun sun. ketipin
sun. sou$ 8
to be in the sun. peleng ketipin
to be in the sun. roangoaroangsou
sunburn easily sunburned. sarekarek
to get sunburned. roangoaroangsoula
Sunday Palm Sunday. Rahn Sarawi en Rahmwus
Sunday. Rahn Sarawi
Sunday. Rahnen Santi
Sunday. Santi
Sunday school, used in the Protestant church. epeng en koanoat
Sunday, Sabbath. Rahnen Sapwad
sunglasses sunglasses. sankilahs
sunglasses, dark glasses. kilahs toantoal
sunrise breakfast; sunrise. kapwarsou
sunset sunset, evening. kihrsou
sunset, evening. ninsoutik
sunset, evening. soutik
superior always wanting to be superior; aggressive; idealistic, willing to support a cause. akuh
superstitious a superstitious practice. paio
supervise to send one on an errand; to operate a machine; to supervise an activity or business. katanga
supper dinner, supper. koduhsou
to eat dinner (the evening meal), to eat supper. kasoutik
to eat dinner (the evening meal), to eat supper. mwengehn soutik
supple not supple, not limber, not easily persuaded; not lucky. samaterek
supple, limber; easily persuaded; lucky. materek
supplement addition, appendix, supplement. koakondakong
increment, supplement. kalaudepe
to create an addition or appendix, to supplement with. koakondakonge
to supplement. koakondakong
supply 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
support respect, support. koupwel₁
support. utuht
support, brace; footstool. utipe
to be propped up, to be held up, to be supported. utuht
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
to prop up, to hold up, to support. utung
to respect, to support. koupweliki
to stand for, to side with; to support, to agree with, to favor. uhki
to support. irere
to support by supplying goods and resources. koadelikihada
to support someone. damehng
suppose to suppose, to surmise. pwadek
to think, to believe, to suppose, to suspect. kupwure
to think, to believe, to suppose, to suspect. lamalam
to think, to believe, to suppose, to suspect. leme
suppress to suppress, as a cry of pain, a cough, laughter, or a bowel movement; to tolerate, to endure. koatoane
supreme supreme court; high court. mwoalen kopwung lapalap
supreme court high court, supreme court. mwolen kopwung lapalap
surf wave, surf. noh
surface backbone, back, the dorsal part of the human body or the upper surface of animals. pelikiso₁
backbone, back, the dorsal part of the human body or the upper surface of animals. tihnsau
inner side, inner surface. masloale
outer side, outer surface. masliki
surface of something; facial expression, observable sign. lihk
surgeon surgeon. sounpwal
surgeonfish fish sp., bluebanded surgeonfish, Acanthurus lineatus, normally found on the barrier reef. wakapw
fish sp., surgeonfish, Acanthurus aliala. durudara
fish sp., surgeonfish, possibly Acanthurus gahhm, black surgeonfish; normally found on the barrier reef. tamwarok
fish sp., surgeonfish, possibly Acanthurus gahhm, black surgeonfish; normally found on the barrier reef. tamwarok
fish sp., white-spotted surgeonfish, Acanturus guttatus. parapar en lik
fish sp., yellow eyed surgeonfish. darop
fish sp., yellow eyed surgeonfish. mwomwtoantoal
fish sp., yellowfin surgeonfish, Acanthurus xanthopterus. pakas
general term for a number of species of surgeonfishes, normally found on the barrier reef. iwihwi
surgery surgery; medical operation, in which the body cavity is entered. pwal
surmise to assume, to surmise, to believe. kihkiheng
to suppose, to surmise. pwadek
surname last name, surname. miohsi
surname. sunname
surpass exceed, surpass. siksang
to go beyond, to exceed, to surpass, to overtake. sipele
to protrude; to surpass a previous performance or behavior. sik-
to surpass, to outdo, to exceed. kalikala
surpassingly thoroughly, completely, surpassingly, very. douluhl
surplice the cassock and surplice worn by altar boys. likoun papah
surplus surplus, excess, remainder. peisenge
surprise an exclamation of pleasant surprise; For sure!. akka
an exclamation of surprise. wei
an exclamation used when one is surprised or hurt. ekkek
to be amazed at, to be surprised at. kepingahla
to be surprised, astonished, amazed, or shocked; to get excited; to be disappointed. pwuhrleng
to be surprised, astonished, amazed, or shocked; to get excited; to be disappointed. pwuriamwei
to express anger or surprise. sirangarangada
to jump up; to be surprised. lusida
to surprise, to shock. kalusada
surrender to apologize, to ask for forgiveness; to surrender. pekimahk
surround to encircle, to surround. litehwih
to spread everywhere, to surround, to enclose. kipe
to surround. pidakihpene
surroundings external boundary, surroundings. kailikpe
external boundary, surroundings. keilikpe
surveillance surveillance, investigation. doulik
to conduct a surveillance, to investigate. doulikih
survey consideration, survey, investigation. douloal₁
to consider, to survey, to investigate. douloal₁
to measure, to survey. sohng
to survey land. sohngsapw
surveyor surveyor. sounsohngsapw
survive good at surviving at sea. dermadau
good at surviving in the wild. derwel
durable, having the ability to survive either time or circumstance. koato
Sus scrofa pig, swine, pork, Sus scrofa. pwihk
susceptible subject to, susceptible to. keh-
sushi sushi. susi
suspect to suspect. mwelekih
to suspect. mwilikih
to think, to believe, to suppose, to suspect. kupwure
to think, to believe, to suppose, to suspect. lamalam
to think, to believe, to suppose, to suspect. leme
to think, to feel, to assume, to suspect. kupwurehieng
to think, to feel, to assume, to suspect. lemehieng
suspend to be suspended, to be dangling, to be hanging. mwotou
to be hanging, to be suspended. tilekek
to suspend from one shoulder or both with a strap or rope, as a bag, purse, or knapsack. lipwene
to suspend from one shoulder or both with a strap or rope, as a bag, purse, or knapsack. lipwanapwan
to suspend, to dangle, to hang, as of the legs. kamwatau
to suspend, to dangle, to hang, as of the legs. kamwataur
to suspend, to dangle, to hang, as of the legs. kamwotou
suspenders suspenders. preisis₁
suspicion a suspicion. mwelek
a suspicion. mwilik
suspicion. lemelemehk
suspicious having a highly suspicious mind. likosetik
suspicious. lemelemehk
to be suspicious of being the subject of rumors. pohn sehtik
sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
swallow to be swallowed. kedel
to swallow. kadal₁
to swallow. kadalle
to swallow. kedendel
to swallow. kekihr₂
to swallow. kekihrnamwoale
to swallow. nemwe
to swallow, to be swallowed. kekihrnamwoal
swamp impenetrable area of a mangrove swamp. pidiriniak
mangrove swamp. naniak
non-cultivated swamp area, difficult to move through, overgrown with a sp. of pandanus (Thoracostchyum pandanophyllum). nanpwoaki
seaward edge of a mangrove swamp. pahniak
taro patch, marsh, bog; large swamp. lehpwel
swamped to be swamped, of canoes and boats. mwowihdi
swap the exchange or swapping of spouses. isipal
swarm a swarm of animate beings, group. mwusumwus
a swarm of animate beings, group. mwutumwut
swarm of flies. loangesimwisimw
to move in great numbers, to swarm. del
to swarm on; to seize food at a feast, done by a large group of people. simwih
to swarm; to seize food at a feast, done by a large group of people. simw
sway of women, to sway the body and head while dancing. mwahkohko
to rock a baby in a hammock or swing; to sway one's arms while walking; to push something hanging from a rope. kelikahsih
to shake, of one's head; to sway. tuwel
to sway, to swing. sahk₂
to sway, to swing. salahng-
swear I swear!. padali
I swear!. pedeli
to swear by. kahukihla
to utter obscenities, to swear. pweksapw
sweat perspiration, sweat. lensienleng
perspiration, sweat. lihseinleng
perspiration, sweat. nahnisohra
perspiration, sweat. pwudau
perspiration, sweat. pwudo
sweat from the brow. lesienleng
sweat from the brow. pwudowenmas
to wipe sweat from. limarehreh
sweaty sweaty. pwudowado
sweep to sweep; to shave. koahkoa
sweet delicious, tasty, sweet; potent, powerful, or effective, as in the effect of kava. ihn₃
delicious, tasty, sweet; potent, powerful, or effective, as in the effect of kava. iou
sweet. mem
sweet potato sweet potato, potato, Ipomea batatas. pedehde
sweet taro taro sp., variously called dryland taro, true taro, sweet taro, or common taro, Colocasia esculenta, the generic term for any of a number of cultivars of this species. sawa₁
sweeten to sweeten. kameiou
sweetheart guy or gal; sweetheart (with ahi₂). lahp
secret sweetheart. kerir
sweetheart, first love, either chronologically or in rank. mwohn limpoak
sweetlips fish spp., goldman's sweetlips, Plectorhynchus goldmani, harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhynchus chaetodontoides, giant sweetlips, Plectorhinchus obscurus, oriental sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orentalis, spotted sweetlips, Plectorhinchus picus. kehng
fish spp., goldman's sweetlips, Plectorhynchus goldmani, harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhynchus chaetodontoides, giant sweetlips, Plectorhinchus obscurus, oriental sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orentalis, spotted sweetlips, Plectorhinchus picus. kehng
fish spp., goldman's sweetlips, Plectorhynchus goldmani, harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhynchus chaetodontoides, giant sweetlips, Plectorhinchus obscurus, oriental sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orentalis, spotted sweetlips, Plectorhinchus picus. kehng
fish spp., goldman's sweetlips, Plectorhynchus goldmani, harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhynchus chaetodontoides, giant sweetlips, Plectorhinchus obscurus, oriental sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orentalis, spotted sweetlips, Plectorhinchus picus. kehng
fish spp., goldman's sweetlips, Plectorhynchus goldmani, harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhynchus chaetodontoides, giant sweetlips, Plectorhinchus obscurus, oriental sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orentalis, spotted sweetlips, Plectorhinchus picus. kehng
fish spp., goldman's sweetlips, Plectorhynchus goldmani, harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhynchus chaetodontoides, giant sweetlips, Plectorhinchus obscurus, oriental sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orentalis, spotted sweetlips, Plectorhinchus picus. mweimwei₂
fish spp., goldman's sweetlips, Plectorhynchus goldmani, harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhynchus chaetodontoides, giant sweetlips, Plectorhinchus obscurus, oriental sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orentalis, spotted sweetlips, Plectorhinchus picus. mweimwei₂
fish spp., goldman's sweetlips, Plectorhynchus goldmani, harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhynchus chaetodontoides, giant sweetlips, Plectorhinchus obscurus, oriental sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orentalis, spotted sweetlips, Plectorhinchus picus. mweimwei₂
fish spp., goldman's sweetlips, Plectorhynchus goldmani, harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhynchus chaetodontoides, giant sweetlips, Plectorhinchus obscurus, oriental sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orentalis, spotted sweetlips, Plectorhinchus picus. mweimwei₂
fish spp., goldman's sweetlips, Plectorhynchus goldmani, harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhynchus chaetodontoides, giant sweetlips, Plectorhinchus obscurus, oriental sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orentalis, spotted sweetlips, Plectorhinchus picus. mweimwei₂
sweetlips porgy fish sp., an immature sweetlips porgy, Plectorhynchus celebicus. kakerepil
swell swelling of the lymph nodes. kunon
to cause to swell. kampwosehda
to splash; to swell or break, of waves. pwung₂
to splash; to swell or break, of waves. pwungidek
to swell; to rise, as of bread. mpwosada
swelling boil₁, swelling, infection. mpwos
sty, swelling of the rim of the eyelid. tihle
swift fast₁, swift, of a moving object; light₂, in weight. marahra
swim to dog paddle. pepen lamwer
to run or swim the final lap₂ in a race. kesso
to run; to flee; to swim, of fish. kereu₂
to run; to flee; to swim, of fish. tang
to swim to, of people, non-marine animals, and turtles, but not fish. pepe₁
to swim using the breast stroke. pepen kairu
to swim, of people, non-marine animals, and turtles, but not of fish. pap
to walk to; to swim slowly to, of fish. eluwe
to walk; to swim slowly, of fish. alu
swimming pool swimming pool. swimingpwuhl
swimming suit swimming suit, bathing suit. likoun pampap
swine pig, swine, pork, Sus scrofa. pwihk
swing swing, hammock, seesaw. likahs
swing, hammock, seesaw. lisahk
to be rolled over, of inanimate objects; to swing or turn. piruwek
to be tossed sidearmed, to be caused to swing. kelisahk
to sway, to swing. sahk₂
to sway, to swing. salahng-
to swing. likahs
to toss out with a sidearm motion, to swing someone on a swing. kelisahkih
to toss with a sidearm motion, to swing someone on a swing. kalisahkih
swollen swollen or puffed up as a consequence of a wound or blow. pwuwalok
swollen fingergrass plant sp., swollen fingergrass, Chloris barbata. rehkis
swoon to lose consciousness from being overjoyed, to swoon. paiohkihla
to lose consciousness from being overjoyed, to swoon. paiohla
sword sword, cutlass, bayonet. kedilahs
sword grass grass sp., sword grass, Miscanthus floridulus, a reed-like grass that is used in the game peisihr. sapeleng
swordfish 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
sa sc se sh si sk sl sm sn so sp sq st su sw sy -top-
syllable 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
syllable. silapel
to recite; to sound out, to say syllable by syllable, to say word by word, to utter. kapadal
sympathize to love, to cherish, to have an emotional attachment to, to sympathize with. nintehlenge
to love, to cherish, to have an emotional attachment to, to sympathize with. poakepoake
synagogue synagogue. imwen padahk
synagogue; chapel, used by Protestants. sinakoke
Synedrella nodiflo bush sp., Ageratum conyzoides or Synedrella nodiflora. pwisehn kou
syphilis syphilis; any venereal disease. sipilis
to have syphilis; to have a venereal disease. sipilisda
syrup syrup. sirop
system system, such as a stereo system or an entertainment system. sisdem
system, such as a stereo system or an entertainment system. sisidem
Syzgium aqueum 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
Syzygium carolinense tree sp., Syzygium carolinense, branches used for poles in house building. kehnpap
Syzygium jambos 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
Syzygium malaccense Malay apple or mountain apple, Syzygium malaccense. apel
Syzyguim stelechanthum tree spp., Syzyguim stelechanthum and Discocalyx ponapensis. kirekinwel
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