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waddle
to waddle. eluwentek
wade
to sink in mud; to wade in mud. suhr
to wade or walk on the reef. uroamoar
to wade, as in water or tall grass. ur
to wade, as in water or tall grass. urak₁
wag
to wag the tail, as of a dog. kamwataia
wage
cost, wage, reward. pweipwei₂
wahoo
fish sp., wahoo, Acanthocybium solandri. ahl₂
wail
to wail, at a funeral, to mourn. mwahiei
waist
invitation; the waist; in the middle. lukepe
middle, either in a spatial or temporal sense; waist or trunk of the body, trunk of a tree. lukope
narrow waist. sikidek
waist, in the middle. nanlukepe
wait
Wait for me!; Just you wait!, commonly used to caution or subdue children. Awihie!
one who waits. nipahrehre
to be waiting. kehnseng
to be waiting. owiou
to wait. ouiou
to wait. sepit
to wait for. awih
to wait for. kehnsenge
to wait for high tide. kaidih
to wait for, to check on something and then return to another activity. kehdiede
to wait for, to check on something and then return to another activity. uhran
to wait on; to depend on. pahsan
to wait, to check on something and then return to another activity. kehdied
waivering
hesitant, indecisive, waivering, doubtful. peikasal
wake
wake, the day of death when the body of the deceased is present for viewing by the family. sohpai₁
a woman who sits by the deceased during a wake and wails with the mourners. nikparehre
death, wake, funeral. mehla
death; corpse; funeral, wake (of a Nahnmwarki). sipalla
to hold a wake (an all night vigil) for the death of a Nahnmwarki. mwoaluhluhn iollap
to hold a wake (an all night vigil) for the death of a Nahnmwarki. mwoaluhluhn iollepe
to hold a wake (an all night vigil) for the death of someone. mwohdenpwong
to hold a wake until burial, to join family members or clansmen to conduct vigil at members house who may have experienced some unexpected turn of events. keneipwong
to immediately wake up. pirte
to remain awake all night, as at a wake; to eat dinner at night. kesihpwong
to stay up late; to hold a wake. pehdenpwong
to wake (someone) up. kaupeh
to wake (someone) up. likaupehda
to wake (someone) up. pangin
to wake (someone) up. panginda
to wake someone by pulling the hair on his/her big toe. kapwilihda
to wake someone up. kapirada
to wake up. ohpada
to wake up. ohpalawasa
to wake up. pirida
walk
appearing physically out of shape or unfit; flexible, springy, disjointed, limping, used to describe a manner of walking. kiahweliwel
the walk of someone who is pigeon-toed. pwukiewet
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
to cause one to walk out; to cause one to go on a labor strike; to cause disgust, to upset. kamwakara
to visit, to take walk to, to picnic at. luwahreureuwih
to visit, to take walk to, to picnic at. mwamwaitih
to visit; to take a walk; to go on a picnic. luwahreureu
to visit; to take a walk; to go on a picnic. mwemweit
to wade or walk on the reef. uroamoar
to walk backwards. kahsekir
to walk in a specific direction. keid
to walk in a specific direction. weid₂
to walk in the rain. lukehdingiding
to walk in the rain without any cover. dilin keteu
to walk in the rain without any cover. likehdingiding
to walk on the land or on the reef, implying to a destination a considerable distance away, to hike. sapal
to walk on the reef, implying to a destination a considerable distance away, to hike. uresed
to walk or drive around; to wander about. raun₂
to walk to; to swim slowly to, of fish. eluwe
to walk together with physical contact; to associate with. kapara₁
to walk towards; to confront. eluwahkih
to walk while supporting one's self by leaning against a wall, as of an infant when beginning to walk. doudid
to walk with a cane, crutch, etc. dakapahr
to walk with a cane, crutch, etc. sokon
to walk with a cane, crutch, staff, or walking stick. irar
to walk with a cane, crutch, staff, or walking stick. irareileng
to walk with a cane, crutch, staff, walking stick. irareiso
to walk with a cane, crutch, staff, walking stick. rareiso
to walk; to swim slowly, of fish. alu
walk, a journey on foot. eluwahk
walking with swinging arms, walking freely with no worries. eipahi
walking stick
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
insect sp., walking stick. menin douioas
wall
to be enclosed, to be penned up, to be fenced in, to be walled off, to be encircled. kel
enclosure, pen₁, fence, wall, as of a fort; an encircling fish net. kehl₂
pile of objects, stone wall. koasokoasok
reed sp., Phragmites karka; a minor rafter to which pieces of thatch are attached, also woven into panelling for walls in a traditional house. rahu
the back wall of the seating area on the main platform of a nahs. diden pohnsewen lempahntamw
to enclose, to pen₁ up, to fence, to wall off, to encircle. kele
wall, of a building. dihd
wallet
wallet, billfold. waled
wallet, billfold, purse, valise. pilihs
wander
to be wandering around aimlessly. ketselewi
to be wandering around aimlessly. saruwaru
to be wandering around aimlessly. sarwaru
to walk or drive around; to wander about. raun₂
wandering
contagious; wandering, of speech. lusulus
want
need, want, necessity. anahn
need, want, necessity. eimwel
to desire, to wish, to want to. inengieng
to want. men₁
war
a period of war or instability. mwein peikes
a period of war or instability. mweisuwed
a period of war or instability. peikesemwei
to be at war. mahwin₁
to conquer land; to engage in war for the purpose of capturing land; to play the game alasapw. alasapw
war, battle. mahwin₁
war, battle, dispute. moromor
war, particularly the second world war; dispute; very old. daidowa
war, turmoil. peikes
warehouse
warehouse. sohko
warehouse, storehouse. imwen kepwe
warehouse, storehouse. imwen nahk
warehouse, storehouse. imwen pahdak
warm
to dry, to warm by heat, as copra or tobacco. karang
to practice for an athletic event, to warm up for an athletic event. rensuh
to reheat, to warm over, as food. pehl₁
to reheat, to warm over, as food. pehle
to warm oneself at a fire. kerekeresou
to warm oneself by a fire. karakaramwahu
to warm oneself by a fire. mweluhpei
to warm oneself by a fire. rengireng
to warm up at a fire. mwoaluhpei
warm, hot, feverish. karakar₁
warm, hot, feverish. kereniol
warn
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
I warned you!. eria
to prepare, to get ready, to warn. kaonopada
to warn against, to altert to danger. kaparki
warning
awakening; warning; counsel. mpeng
omen, warning. dahda
sign, mark, picture, image, warning; camera, movie, motion picture. kilel
warning. kapehm
warrior
a fabled warrior of Kitti who defeated a force from Madolenihmw in the eighteenth century. Isosauri
Japanese warrior. samurai
warship
man-of-war, an armed naval vessel; warship, battleship. mehnuwa
wart
wart. mehme₁
wart. pwudoniap
wart, corn₁. mesenmwomw
wasabi
wasabi. wasapi
wash
of a female, to wash the sex organs when unable to bathe. duhlep
smudged, faultily washed. ramin
to bathe, to wash, to push someone under water. depwe
to be washed up on the reef or shore; of water, to be agitated. pwungidekida
to be washed, of anything except clothing. wideud
to splash; to wash up on the reef or shore. pwungur
to wash clothing, to do laundry, literally the action of pounding clothing. lopwolopw
to wash clothing, to launder; to clap; to applaud. lopwor
to wash feet. widene
to wash one's face. apwin₁
to wash one's face. epwinek
to wash one's face. mahling
to wash one's face. oapwin₁
to wash one's face. opwin₁
to wash one's feet. wideh
to wash one's hair. dopwolong
to wash one's hands. amwin
to wash one's hands. emwiemw
to wash one's hands. omwiomw
to wash one's hands. sikamwerada
to wash one's hands. sikamwere
to wash someone's face. mahlinge
to wash, of anything except clothing. widen
to wash; to bathe. depwedepw
water in a container for washing hands. pilen emwiemw
water set out for the washing of hands. sikamwer
washing machine
washing machine. misihn en lopwolopw
Washington
Washington (the state). Wahsinten
Washington D. C.
Washington, D. C. Wahsinten Dih Sih
washtub
washtub, basin. darai
wasp
wasp; a sp. of fly₁ that makes its nest in dry wood, such as dried hibiscus; any sp. of fly larger than the common house fly. loangalap
waste
garbage, waste, junk, debris. kihd
to be wasted; to be neglected, to be mistreated, to be abused. wiakaula
to contribute everything available upon the death of a Nahnmwarki or Nahnken, to lay waste to the land upon such an occasion. ohdek₁
to defeat; to waste. kaluhsih
to intensify the consumption of supplies; to waste. kasohlapa
to lay waste to, to destroy. kamwomwala
to mistreat; to waste. wiekawe
to waste resources. sekirawih
to waste; to neglect, to mistreat, to abuse (a person). wiakawe
wasteful
abusive, wasteful. wiekau
to be destructive, to be wasteful. koamwoamw
wasteful. eipenperki
wasteful. kaluhs
wasteful. koluhs
wasteful in the use of resources. sekireu
wasteful, unappreciative. kasohlap
wasteful; neglected, mistreated, abused. wiakau
watch
time, clock, watch, hour. kuloak
to be checked, to be scrutinized, to be reviewed, to be watched. petehk
to observe, to watch, to behold. udiahl
to observe, to watch, to view. kairong
to take care of, to watch out for. kanaiehng
to watch intently. dahkihla
to watch intently; to be spellbound, to be stupified. dahla
to watch out for, to look out for, to observe, to spy on. mwasahn
to watch, to behold, to observe, to contemplate. peudiahl
to watch, to look out for. ngar
wristwatch. was₂
watchman
custodian, guardian, security guard, watchman. sounsilasil
pastor; watchman, guard, protector. silepe
watchman. kandoku
water
bath, water for bathing. kisinipil
bathing water. pilen duhdu
drinking water. limarewenleng
drinking water. pilen nimpil
of the tide or of bodies of fresh water, to reach a low point where much of the bottom is exposed. ras₂
said of one who consistently puts too much water in kava or lihli. lisosipil
the water in the bottom of a canoe. liderihleng
to be watered; to be cooled with water. kelemwur
to provide drinking water; to make one drink water. kanampile
to provide drinking water; to make one drink water. kanempile
to water, to cool with water. kalamwur
water container. isek
water container. pweirek
water in a canoe. limwi
water in a container for washing hands. pilen emwiemw
water set out for the washing of hands. sikamwer
water taken on a trip. auleng₂
water that has collected on taro leaves as a result of condensation, believed to have a magical healing power. pwoaikenleng
water used in the preparation of kava. pilen pwed
water, liquid; lymph. pihl
water apple
rose apple, Syzygium jambos and wax apple, also called water apple, or Syzgium aqueum, commonly cultivated near houses for its fruit, typically consumed by children. apel en waii
water buffalo
carabao, water buffalo, Bulbalus bubalis. karapahu
water valve
water valve. mehn kapir pihl
waterfall
a small waterfall. koropwung
a waterfall in Kitti. Sahwarlap
a waterfall in Kitti. Sahwartik
waterfall. tenihr
watermelon
watermelon, Citrullus vulgaris. sihka
watermelon, Citrullus vulgaris. suika
watermelon, Citrullus vulgaris. wasmelen
watermelon, Citrullus vulgaris. watermelen
waterspout
waterspout. lahpweseisei
whirlwind, waterspout, tornado; gust of wind₁ containing rain. einiar₁
watery
bland, tasteless, watery. nampil
wave
a swelling wave; the prominence of anything. pwuki₂
to pass an object with one's hands; to wave one's hands around. kapa-
to wave one's arms about, to use many arm and hand gestures while speaking. ngapseli
to wave, to signal, to beckon. oaloahl
to wave, to signal, to beckon to. oale
wave, as in the ocean. ilok
wave, surf. noh
wax
plaster; wax. kamedel
to be polished, to be shined, to be waxed. kamelengileng
to make smooth out; to finish, as of concrete; to plaster; to polish, to wax. kamadal
to polish, to shine, to wax. kamelengilengih
wax apple
rose apple, Syzygium jambos and wax apple, also called water apple, or Syzgium aqueum, commonly cultivated near houses for its fruit, typically consumed by children. apel en waii
way
one's own ways. tieke
road, street, trail, path; line; way. ahl₁
to be on its way; bedtime stories are normally concluded in this way. rohroh-
wa we wh wi wo wr wy -top-
we
we, dual. kita
we, exclusive. kiht
we, exclusive. se₁
we, plural. kitail
weak
weak, soft, easily broken, fragile. kopwukopw₁
paralytic, weak. mwoator
physically weak from hunger. paretenieng
said of someone who is weak in lifting or carrying something. luwetakahu
skinny; sick, weak. liper₂
weak, feeble, sickly. luwet
weak, having no strength. sohangiangi
weak, said of a person who is physically unable to perform laborious work. pekenmede
weakness
paralysis, weakness. mwoator
wealth
happiness, grace; good fortune, wealth, affluence. paii
happiness, grace; good fortune, wealth, affluence (archaic). isar
weapon, arms; an implement; anything that determines wealth on Pohnpei. tehtehn peh
wealthy
fortunate, happy; wealthy. paii
fortunate, happy; wealthy (archaic). isar
rich, wealthy, having many possessions. kepwehpwe
to make someone happy or wealthy, to bless someone. kapahiada
wean
to be divorced from, to be estranged from, to part from, to abstain from; to be weaned from. mweisang
to wean; to train₁ someone not to do something. kalikasang
weapon
any weapon employing gun powder. kesik pos
machine gun, automatic weapon. kesik misihn
machine gun, automatic weapon, gatling gun. kesik pirerrer
weapon. tehtehn mahwin
weapon, arms; an implement; anything that determines wealth on Pohnpei. tehtehn peh
wear
to be worn around the waist, of a weapon. pip₁
to be worn around the waist, of a weapon. piplap
to be crowned with; to wear, of a head garland. ninih
to be uprooted; to be peeled off; to be wearing off, of a feeling or effect. sansarada
to dress oneself; to wear a grass skirt; to put on clothing. likawihada
to dress oneself; to wear a grass skirt; to put on clothing. mwoalehda
to hold a high title; to wear a head garland, floral necklace, or lei. lengilengih
to hold a title, to wear a head garland. mwareniki
to hold a title; to wear a head garland, floral necklace, or lei. langih₂
to hold a title; to wear a head garland, floral necklace, or lei. langilangih
to tie; to wear a belt. pirapir
to wear. likawih
to wear. mwoale
to wear (trousers or pants). rausisih
to wear a belt; to safeguard. kateng
to wear a blouse. lepin seht
to wear a brassiere or bra. sispando
to wear a diaper, loincloth, or sanitary napkin. dereklap
to wear a diaper, loincloth, or sanitary napkin. weiwei
to wear a diaper, loincloth, or sanitary napkin. weiweiloal
to wear a dress. likouli
to wear a grass skirt. koal
to wear a grass skirt. koale₂
to wear a hat. lisoarop
to wear a hat. ohpweisou
to wear a hat or a sun visor. pweisou
to wear a head garland, necklace, or lei (floral necklace). mwaramwar
to wear a headband. asmaki
to wear a jacket. sekid
to wear a jacket. sekidih
to wear a lava-lava. likoumeimei
to wear a lava-lava or wrap-around skirt. likoutei
to wear a loincloth. pwundosi
to wear a muumuu. mwuhmwu
to wear a raincoat. sekid en keteu
to wear a shirt. seht
to wear a skirt. skahdo
to wear a skirt or half-slip. urohs
to wear a slip or chemise. semihs
to wear a slip or chemise. simihs
to wear a suit coat. sekid en kapwat
to wear a suit coat. sekid welpeseng
to wear an old work shirt. seht kihou
to wear an undershirt. ranning
to wear around the waist, of a weapon. pipih
to wear around the waist, of a weapon. piplepe
to wear bib overalls. rausis preisis
to wear clothing. likou
to wear dress pants. rausis en kapwat
to wear earrings. tiati₁
to wear earrings; to hang from the ear. tie₁
to wear gloves. deipwukuro
to wear gloves. depwukuro
to wear life jacket. sekid en pap
to wear long plants. rausis reirei
to wear old work clothes. kihou
to wear old work pants. rausis kihou
to wear shoes. suht
to wear short pants or shorts. lepin rausis
to wear short pants or shorts. rausis mwotomwot
to wear stockings or socks. sidakin
to wear such a skirt. siksak
to wear such a skirt. urohs en Pohnpei
to wear suspenders. preisis₁
to wear tabi shoes. dapi
to wear trousers. rausis
to wear underwear. sarmada
to wear underwear or undergarments. koahloal
to wear zories, thongs, or flip-flops. sohri
to wear, of footwear. mwoaltehmwahu
to wear, of footwear. mwoaltehmwahuwih
wear out
old, of things; worn out. tok₂
to tear easily, to wear out easily, of clothing. sepwurek
weariness
stress, tedium, weariness. kapwunod
wearisome
stressful; tedious, wearisome. kapwunod
weather
bad weather. lahng₂
weather. wehder
weather, climate, condition of the times. iren ansou
weather plane
weather plane; reconnaisance plane. sompihr en doulik₂
weather station
weather station. wasahn kilang kisinieng
weather station. wehder sdeisin
weave
to be woven, of a net. dou₁
to do mat weaving. peilirop
a device used to weave a fish net. kisiniap
to attach fibers to the girdle of a grass skirt; to tie together; to weave into rope-like handle. sered
to weave. pa₂
to weave. peipei₂
to weave a net. daur₁
to weave cloth. dorung
to weave reeds or cane, as for a fish trap. senser₂
to weave thatch. dokoahs
web
spider web, cobweb. pesen likan
spider web, cobweb. pesen likan
wed
to wed, to marry, to have a wedding. kopwopwoud
wedding
wedding, marriage. kopwopwoud
wedge
a wedge made of hard wood that is used to split breadfruit as they are placed in a uhmw. pwaii
a wedge made of hard wood that is used to split breadfruit as they are placed in a uhmw. souwen uhmw
Wednesday
Ash Wednesday. Esil en Pehs
Wednesday. Niesil
weed
weed, grass. dihpw
weedy
weedy, grassy. dipwidipw
week
Pohnpeian holy week, a week of worship in the traditional religion. kempa₁
week. wihk₁
weekday
weekday. rahn mwahl
weekday. wihkdei
weekend
weekend. wihkend
weep
to cause to cry, to weep, to moan. kamauke
to cause to cry, to weep, to moan. kasang₃
to cause to cry, to weep, to moan. katenihrih
to cause to cry, to weep, to moan. katentenihrih
to cry for, to weep for, to moan for. sangid
to cry for, to weep for, to moan for. udamwere
to cry, to weep, to moan. mauk
to cry, to weep, to moan. seng
to cry, to weep, to moan. tenihr
to cry, to weep, to moan. udamwer
weigh
to be hung up; to be weighed. tenek
to hang; to weigh; to examine, to diagnose, to make a choice, to guess. teneki
to soak; to weigh down in the water; to plant yams. sohn
to weigh. paun₂
to weigh. paune
to weigh down. taur
to weigh down with stones; of an uhmw, to cover the contents with hot stones. pai₁
to weigh down with stones; of an uhmw, to cover the contents with hot stones. pailenge
to weigh down with stones; of an uhmw, to cover the contents with hot stones. peilenge
to weigh down, to anchor something in place by placing an object on top of it; to kill. koasuk
to weigh something down, to load something with a lot of weight. kataur₂
weight
a weight placed on top of something. koasepe
pound₂, weight. paun₂
to put a weight on something. kasuk₂
weight. tautawi
weight. toutowi
weighty
heavy, weighty; sluggish; melancholy, sad. toutou₁
weir
a type of fishing, done by constructing at low tide two or three v-shaped long walls, about two feet high, built of coral or stone; fish become trapped when they try to exit at low tide; a fish weir. oumai
welcome
to await; to welcome, to greet. awihodo
to welcome, to receive. kapindowe
to welcome, to receive. kepindowe
to welcome; to lead₁ one's aim when shooting birds. kasamwoh
to welcome; to lead₁ one's aim when shooting birds. koasoamw
welcoming
a welcoming event or activity. koasoamw
weld
to weld. inimpene
welfare
welfare, benefit, improvement; community improvement tax; labor provided by a male member of a household for the purpose of public improvement, such as clearing community roads or cleaning community facilities. kamwahu₁
well behaved
well behaved. tiahk mwahu
well₁
well₁. ido
well₁, spring (of water). pwarer
well₂
Well then?; Then what?; So what?; What of it?. ahn₂
o.k., so, well₂, now. na
well₂, then, thus. eri
well-informed
well-informed; understanding. wenrahn
well-known
clear, evident, obvious; well-known. dehde
well-versed
competent, capable, well-versed; able to take care of one's self; large or spacious, of inanimate objects. koahiek
to become competent, to become capable, to become well-versed. koahiekla
west
west. kepin lahng
west. kepinleng
west. palikapi
West Virginia
West Virginia. Pirsinia Palikapi
West Virginia. Wes Pirsinia
Western Union
Western Union. Wesderin Iuhnion
westward
leeward, downwind, westward. peidi₂
wet
of bodily coverings, soaking wet. winapwehk
of bodily coverings, soaking wet. wunapwehk
to be soaked, to be dripping wet. modu
to be soaked, to be dripping wet. mwoluhdingiding
to be wet under the arms from sweat, or in the crotch from urine or sweat. pworou
wet. wisekesek
wet. wisekesek
wet. wusekesek
wet and matted, of hair. winakanak
wet dream
nocturnal emission of semen, wet dream. ouraman en enihwo
wet land taro
a variety of wet land taro (mwahng₂). deikoaroahi
wetlands
freshwater wetlands where taro can be grown. nanlehpwel
wetten
to wetten, as when pouring water on something. kausekeseke
wa we wh wi wo wr wy -top-
whale
whale. roahs
wharf
wharf, dock. wap
what
Well then?; Then what?; So what?; What of it?. ahn₂
What else? What other alternative is there? Why not?. apweda
an interrogative noun meaning 'what relationship to (him, her, or it)', used for family, body parts, and places. depehne
what. da
what. dah
what. dahme
what thing?, singular. dahkot
what things?, plural. dahkei
what, implying enumeration. dahnge
what, in response to being called. e₃
where, what. ia
wheat
wheat. wihd
wheel
steering wheel. mehn windeng
toy wheel, any toy with wheels. kadahr
wheel. wihl₂
wheelbarrow
wheelbarrow. wilpahro
when
when. iahd
where
where. iawasa
where, plural. iahnge
where, what. ia
whetstone
whetstone. sounadahd
which
which. mehnia
while
during the time, for a period of, while, until, so long as. erein
while, at the time of. nindoken
while, at the time of. nindokon
whip
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 whip, to beat, to spank. poakih
to whip, to beat, to spank. woakih
to whip, to spank. wetih
whip, a beating. pohk
whirlpool
whirlwind₁, whirlpool. elipip
whirlwind
whirlwind, waterspout, tornado; gust of wind₁ containing rain. einiar₁
whirlwind₁
whirlwind₁. engipip
whirlwind₁, whirlpool. elipip
whiskers
the process of plucking whiskers, as with tweezers, shells, or fish scales. kameimeiso
to pluck whiskers, as with tweezers, shells, or fish scales. usalis
to pluck whiskers, with tweezers, shells, or fish scales. kameimeiso
to pluck whiskers, with tweezers, shells, or fish scales. kameimeisoe
whiskers. alis
whiskers. komwkomw
whisper
to whisper. loitik
to whisper. mwengin
to whisper. mwenginingin
to whisper. mwoaluhlu
to whisper. mwokuhku
to whisper to. loitikih
to whisper to. mwenginih
to whisper to. mwoaluhluhwe
to whisper to. mwokuhkuhwe
whisperer
gossip, whisperer. liketihti
whistle
police whistle. kisin metehn popouk
ship or work whistle. wehsel
ship or work whistle; onomatapoeic, coming from the sound these whistles make. pwuh₂
to ring₂, of one's ears; to whistle through the air, as a bullet. dengng
to ring₂, of one's ears; to whistle through the air, as a bullet. dingng
to whistle. keuwed
to whistle. kuwai
to whistle. nimpar
to whistle at someone. kuwaie
to whistle at someone. nimpere
to whistle through one's fingers. peukpe
whistle. keuwed
whistle. kuwai
whistle. suwaimwot
white
extremely white, of yams or flour. pikapik₃
white. pwetepwet
white flowered vine
white flowered vine, Merremia peltata, used for ropes for training yam vines. ioll
white snapper
fish sp., white snapper, Lethrinus microdon. kadek₃
white tailed tropic bird
bird sp., white tailed tropic bird, Phaethon lepturus. sihk₁
white-browed rail₁
bird sp., white-browed rail₁. tutuwi
whitemargin lyretail grouper
fish sp., whitemargin lyretail grouper, Variola albimarginata. sawi pwiliet
whitespotted grouper
fish sp., whitespotted grouper, Epinephelus coeruleopunctatus. mwanger en nanipil
white-spotted surgeonfish
fish sp., white-spotted surgeonfish, Acanturus guttatus. parapar en lik
who
who, plural. ihsnge
who, plural. isinge
who, whoever. ihs₁
whoever
who, whoever. ihs₁
whoever. mehmen
whole
entire, whole, as in Pohnpeiuh. uh₈
entire, whole, unanimous, complete; normal. unsek
whole, entire, intact. pwon
wholeheartedly
really, definitely, wholeheartedly, without reservation. ahpw
wholesale
wholesale store. ohlsehl
whore
prostitute, whore, harlot. liemweseu
prostitute, whore, harlot. lih nenek
whore, prostitute. sallenohl
whore, prostitute. sellenwol
why
Why?. pwekida
Why? Are you challenging what I said?. eiahri
used in combination with the suffix -ki to mean why. dahme
why. pwehda
why, to what purpose. mehnda
wa we wh wi wo wr wy -top-
wick
wick. wihk₂
wicked
dishonest, crooked, malicious, wicked. mworsuwed
dishonest, crooked, malicious, wicked;. mwersuwed
too dark, of a color; too thick, of kava and coconut milk; dishonest, crooked, malicious, wicked;. kod
wide
to be widened. katehlap
to widen. katehlapa
to widen. kawalakala
to widen an opening for liquids. kawahsak
wide and flat. litehlapalap
wide, broad. tehlap
wide, especially of a net. ihan
wide, of an opening, road, or channel. wangawang
wide-eyed
wide-eyed, staring. duwarawar
widow
stump of a tree; widow of a man with a ranking title; those with whom one has had sexual intercourse. tohk
the widow of a Nahnmwarki, a royal widow. rongen sohpeidi
widow. liohdi
widower
widower. olohdi
width
width. wengewenge
wife
polygamy; any wife besides the principal wife. pekehi
principal wife in a polygamous marriage; the senior or first wife of a Nahnmwarki; a ruling chief's primary wife. inen mwohd
spouse, husband or wife. pwoud
spouse, husband or wife. pwutuhn
spouse, husband or wife; companion, mate. werek
the wife of Konopwel, a member of the second of the seven settlement voyages to Pohnpei. Likarepwel
wife. likend
wife of a high title holder. lielikend
wild
to become feral, to return to a wild state, of animals. arewella
wild, not domesticated; disobedient. lawalo
wild, untamed; undomesticated. arewel
wild ginger
wild ginger, Zingiber zerumbet, used for flavoring food. oangen pahnle
wild ginger, Zingiber zerumbet, used for flavoring food. oangen pele
wild mango
mango, a generic term for any of a number of varieties or cultivars, Mangifera indica; wild mango and Mangifera minor. kehngid
wild orange
lime₂, Citrus limon; commonly used generically to refer to citrus of other kinds, including lemon, wild orange, and grapefruit,. karer
wild taro
a wild taro (ohd) cultivar. saleng walek
a wild taro (ohd) cultivar. taiang
a wild taro sp., considered to be poisonous. oden mwekil
leaf of taro sp., wild taro, also called giant taro or elephant ear taro, Alocasia macrorrhizos; considered to be a famine food, now rarely eaten; the large leaves are used to cover an uhmw and can serve as an umbrella; plant used as a medicine in treating large wounds; some believe that if it is growing on a piece of land, the land will be good for growing crops of all types. tehn sepwikin
taro sp., wild taro, also called giant taro or elephant ear taro, Alocasia macrorrhizos; considered to be a famine food, now rarely eaten; the large leaves are used to cover an uhmw and can serve as an umbrella; plant used as a medicine in treating large wounds; some believe that if it is growing on a piece of land, the land will be good for growing crops of all types. ohd
taro sp., wild taro, also called giant taro or elephant ear taro, Alocasia macrorrhizos; considered to be a famine food, now rarely eaten; the large leaves are used to cover an uhmw and can serve as an umbrella; plant used as a medicine in treating large wounds; some believe that if it is growing on a piece of land, the land will be good for growing crops of all types. sepwikin
taro sp., wild taro, also called giant taro or elephant ear taro, Alocasia macrorrhizos; considered to be a famine food, now rarely eaten; the large leaves are used to cover an uhmw and can serve as an umbrella; plant used as a medicine in treating large wounds; some believe that if it is growing on a piece of land, the land will be good for growing crops of all types. wehd
wild vetch
plant sp., wild vetch. keiwalu
wilderness
desert, wilderness, empty land. sapwtehn
desert, wilderness, empty land. sedarensapw
will₁
desire, wish, will₁, urge, longing, lust, passion. ineng₁
thought, idea, opinion; common sense; religious belief; will₁. lamalam
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
will₁, feelings, wish, intention, decision, desire, heart. nsen
will₁, feelings, wish, intention, decision, desire, heart; belly, guts, stomach. kupwur₁
will₁, feelings, wish, intention, decision, desire, heart; belly, guts, stomach. kupwuriso
will₁, the document. wil
will₂
used to mark irrealis aspect, commonly translated will₂ or would. [See the Ponapean Reference Grammar for further clarification.]. pahn₁
willing
obedient, respectful, willing. peik₂
willingly
willingly, voluntarily; intentionally. nseniki
wilt
to be smashed, to be pulverized, to be broken; of plants, to wilt. marop
wilted
to be wilted. mengkoal
win
to try to win someone over when many ignore him. kenenlo
to win. kana
to win; to profit. wihn₂
wince
to recoil, to wince. liahdek
winch
crane, the machine; winch. wens
wind
south wind, shifting wind, believed to bring bad weather. eireng
trade wind. enginpar
whirlwind, waterspout, tornado; gust of wind₁ containing rain. einiar₁
wind₁
to be wind₁ borne, to be carried on the wind, to come with the wind. ingirek
a strong wind₁ that Pohnpei experiences once a year that cleans the barrier reef. engin sarpereu
a strong wind₁ that Pohnpei experiences once a year that cleans the weeds off the patch reefs. engin sarmwutumwut
a strong wind₁ that Pohnpei experiences once a year that shakes the tree branches before the fruit bearing season, including breadfruit. engin dapwair
air, atmosphere, breeze, wind₁. kisinieng
air, gas, atmosphere, breeze, wind₁, fumes; energy, aura. ahng₁
breeze, light wind₁. tiperek
gust of wind₁. tumwenieng
lightning without thunder; gust of wind₁. ipihp
south wind₁, shifting wind, believed to bring bad weather. engeir
whirlwind₁. engipip
whirlwind₁, whirlpool. elipip
wind₂
to knead, as in kneading (bread); to twist or wind₂ together. mwule
to twist or wind₂ together. mwulepene
window
window. wenihmwtok
windpipe
trachea, windpipe. deunesingek
trachea, windpipe. dewen esingek
windstorm
windstorm, typhoon. engieng
windstorm, typhoon. melimel
windward
above, upper, upwind, windward side; older sibling relationship. pohnangi
upland, land to the east; windward, upwind. peidak
windward. lepdahla
windy
windy. angin
windy with accompanying rough seas. engimah
windy with accompanying rough seas. engmah
wine
Japanese rice wine. sake₂
wine, champagne. wain
wing
wing of a bird. pehn pihr
wing of a building. pehn ihmw
wink
to wink. limasawairok
to wink at. limasawairoke
to wink at. manih
to wink, to twinkle. men₄
winking
the act of winking. limasawairok
wipe
a command to wipe the hibiscus bast well because of debris in the kava cup. dampangkot
of a female, to use a dry cloth to wipe her sex organs, done when she is unable to bathe the lower part of her body. rehdang
to be destroyed; to be wiped out. ohsang
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 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 scrape together with the hands; to wipe a kava cup; to wipe the anus. koahre₂
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
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 wipe one's feet after having washed them, typically done before entering a house. irine
to wipe sweat from. limarehreh
to wipe up feces. kamwohda
to wipe, after defecation. poahr
wiped
to be sponged off, to be wiped dry. limerer
wire
barbed wire. diraht
barbed wire. weiapens
wire, spring. waia
wire, spring. wehia
Wisconsin
Wisconsin. Wiskonsin
wisdom
an expert, wisdom. arawahn
an expert; wisdom, knowledge. erepit
an expert; wisdom, knowledge. semen
wise
expert, wise, knowledgeable. erepit
expert, wise, knowledgeable. semen
wish
desire, wish, will₁, urge, longing, lust, passion. ineng₁
last wish before death. kedeurlik
last wish before death. kemwurumwur
to desire or wish. inengiada
to desire, to wish, to want to. inengieng
to make a last wish. kedeurlik
to make a last wish. kemwurumwur
to wish happiness, success, peace, and good fortune; to bless. kapaiia
to wish happiness, success, peace, and good fortune; to bless. kupwuramwahuwih
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
will₁, feelings, wish, intention, decision, desire, heart. nsen
will₁, feelings, wish, intention, decision, desire, heart; belly, guts, stomach. kupwur₁
will₁, feelings, wish, intention, decision, desire, heart; belly, guts, stomach. kupwuriso
with
by, at, with. pahn₄
to accompany, join, or go with, to participate, to attend. iang
withdraw
to appear withdrawn; to calm down. rommwidi
to release from confinement; to be released, as from the hospital or prison; to withdraw; to purchase on credit. kapidohi₁
to withdraw, of money from an account. widiroah
withered
withered, dry, dead, of vegetation. meng
witness
to see with one's own eyes; to be an eye witness to something; to testify. kadehdeh
to witness, to observe or to hear something with certainty, to testify. kadehde
witness, as in a court or at a wedding (those who in English are called the 'best man' and the 'maid of honor'). sounkadehde
witness; mediator in a conflict. sounkamehlel
wa we wh wi wo wr wy -top-
wobbly
shaky, wobbly. itikek
wolf
wolf. kidilipes
woman
behaving like a refined woman. popohnliamwahu
effeminate, woman-like. mwomwenli
effeminate, woman-like. pohnli
a shameful woman. lidepekipek
a single, unmarried woman. lih kiripw
a woman who sits by the deceased during a wake and wails with the mourners. nikparehre
any woman in one's wife's clan except one that the wife calls mother; any man in one's husband's clan except one that the husband calls child. wahliniep
childless woman. liedepwen
good woman. lielehle
the woman Isokelekel used as a consort and adviser shortly after he arrived on Pohnpei. Lipahdakdau
woman desiring sexual intercourse; prostitute. liesengeu
woman who awaits or goes aboard visiting ships for sexual purposes. lienseisop
woman, lady; female of any species. lih₂
woman; female of any species;. pein₂
young woman. kupwinli
young woman. kuwpin lih
young woman. peinakapw
womanly
womanly (It is womanly in Pohnpei not to show any sign of weakness, under any circumstances.). pelinli
wood
board; piece of wood. pelien dinapw
flat piece of wood used to pry off the charred skin off of roasted breadfruit. mehn rar
small wood shavings for starting a fire, dry wood for the uhmw. kodourur
tree, plant, lumber, wood. tuhke
woods
primary forest, jungle, forest, woods, area overgrown with trees. wahl₁
wool
wool. winen sihpw
word
to recite; to sound out, to say syllable by syllable, to say word by word, to utter. kapadal
to recite; to sound out, to say syllable by syllable, to say word by word, to utter. kapadal
word; expression, saying; archaic word or expression. lepin lokaia
word; expression, saying; archaic word or expression. lepin mahsen
Word
the Word (Logos), the name or title of Jesus Christ. Mahsen
work
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
hard working in feast activities, energetic. dingngang
minor work, such as participation in wars, athletic events, and other competitive activities on behalf of the Nahnmwarki. toutik
result of one's work, handiwork; writing, handwriting, signature. menginpeh
the work of Satan. dikedik en sehdan
to be expended, consumed or used up; to get to work. doadoahkala
to do community improvement work. kamwahu₁
to do community improvement work on. kamwahwih₁
to sacrifice for the good of others, to work without pay, to volunteer. tohnmetei
to work. doadoahk
to work extra hard. pahd kalewenmei
to work on. koadoahke
to work with, to use. doadoahngki
work, activity, function, affair. doadoahk
worker
a worker or disciple. tohndoadoahk
expert worker, one who plays a key role in executing customary labor. soundoadoahk
workout
to workout (physical exercise), to engage in a labor intensive activity; to use a sauna. kaker pwudou
world
this world, as opposed to heaven or hell. sapwen keiru
world, earth, planet. sampah
World War I
World War I. Mahwin Keiieu en Sampah
World War II
World War II. Mahwin Keriau en Sampah
worm
intestinal worm. mwasenger
earthworm, intestinal worm; hair roots of kava. kamwatel
earthworm, intestinal worm; hair roots of kava. kamwatel
earthworm, intestinal worm; hair roots of kava. kamwetel
earthworm, intestinal worm; hair roots of kava. kamwetel
worm, bacteria, germ. mwahs
worn out
to be torn, to be worn out. teirek
old, worn out. marongorong
worried
to be worried, to be concerned. ihrmwell
to be worried, to be concerned. pwunod
to become frustrated or troubled; to be worried. tihwohla
worry
anxiety, distress, worry; restlessness. selit
to worry about, to be concerned about. ihrmwelle
to worry about, to be concerned about. pwunodiki
worry, anxiety, anguish. ihrmwell
worry, anxiety, anguish. pwunod
worrying
frustrated, tense, worrying. tihnleng
frustrated, tense, worrying. tihwo
worse
serious, severe, worse, critical, of an illness. doar
worship
a temple, church, or a place of worship. ihmw sarawi
a temple, church, or a place of worship. imwen kaudok
a temple, church, or a place of worship. tehnpas sarawi
a temple, church, or place of worship. tehnpas en kaudok
feasthouse, community meeting house; a place for worship. nahs
to attend church, to conduct a religious service, to worship. sarawi₁
to worship, to adore. pwongih
to worship, to adore. pwungih₁
to worship, to adore; to be specifically directed to, as of a message to a high-titled person or to a spirit, to pray to. kaudoke
to worship, to pray. kaudok
turtle worship, representing the merger of Pwonginsapw and Mwohnsamwohl during the reign of the Saudeleurs, associated with Olosohpa and Olosihpa, practiced at Nan Madol. Nahnusuhnsapw
worship of the sea, with an emphasis on living organisms. Mwohnsamwohl
worship, religion, prayer. kaudok
worth
worth, usefulness. katep₂
worthless
worthless man. olamwas
worthless man
worthless man. mwesen ohl
Worthless!
Not worth a shit! Worthless!. soh pwise sou
worthwhile
useful, worthwhile, valuable, advantageous. katapan
worthy
worthy. war₂
worthy of praise. kapingaping
would.
used to mark irrealis aspect, commonly translated will₂ or would. [See the Ponapean Reference Grammar for further clarification.]. pahn₁
wound
ruin, damage, wound, injury. ohla
to be wounded. soahn
to be wounded by a spear on the land; to be stung by a fish that has been brought to the land. doakoamoar
to be wounded, as a consequence of fighting. lel₃
to have an abrasion or superficial wound. tepwedi
to wound by stabbing. katukedi
to wound, to injure; to repeat. kalipwelipwe
wound, scar. selipat
woven
to be woven, of a net. dou₁
dense, tightly woven or packed; effective, in communcation. keirek₁
wa we wh wi wo wr wy -top-
wrap
to be wrapped up. kidikidpene
to wrap. kidikid
to wrap. kidim
to wrap around. pin
to wrap around, to encircle. lukom
to wrap around; to roll a cigarette. pid₁
to wrap around; to twist together. pinepene
to wrap around; to twist together. pinpene
to wrap kava in a bast with a minimal number of twists. limerei
to wrap kava in a bast with many twists. limmwot
to wrap something up. kidimpene
wrapper
binding, wrapper. pirepe
cover, wrapper. kidie
cover, wrapper. kidipe
wrapper, cover. kidikid
wrasse
fish sp., humphead wrasse, Cheilinus undulates. merer
fish sp., humphead wrasse, Cheilinus undulates, a mature merer. pahini pokon
fish sp., slingsaw wrasse, Epibulus insidiator. malekelek
fish sp., tripletail wrasse, Cheilinus trilobatus. poros
wrench
wrench. rens
wrench, crank. mehn kepir
wrestle
to arm wrestle. poadoarepe₂
to wrestle. poadoar
wrestling
arm wrestling. poadoarepe₂
sumo wrestling. poadoar en Sapahn
wrestling. poadoar
wriggle
to be bent, to be twisted; to wriggle. welikek
wring
to wring, to squeeze with a twisting motion. wengid
to wring, to squeeze with a twisting motion. wengiweng
wrinkle
crumpled, wrinkled. emwirek
crumpled, wrinkled. omwirek
slack, as of a rope; wrinkled. mwerek
to crumple, to wrinkle. amwer
to wrinkle up one's nose. konuhr
wrinkled. mwerekirek
wrinkled, as the face of an old person. mwalekuluk
wrist
wrist. kumwut en peh
wrist bone
ankle bone, wrist bone. tikele
wrist bone. pwukelen peh
wristwatch
wristwatch. was₂
write
to be taken or gotten; to be recorded, to be written down. alahldi
to write in cursive. nting pinipin
to write something down, as in a notebook. ntingihdi
to write something down, to document information; to tie in knots; to claim an item by tying a piece of cloth to it, as when claiming a yam at a kamadipw. pwukehdi
to write; to tattoo. nting
to write; to tattoo. ntingih
writer
writer. sounnting
writhe
of strand, to be twisted; to be entangled; to writhe with hate or pain. pinipinpene
to writhe, of a fish when poisoned; to jump around aimlessly after being poisoned by the method called uhpaup; to be in a state of intense disgust or anger; to be dizzy from inhaling tobacco smoke. tat₂
writing
result of one's work, handiwork; writing, handwriting, signature. menginpeh
wrong
mistake, incorrect, wrong, erroneous. sapwung
sin, wrong doing. dihp
wa we wh wi wo wr wy -top-
Wyoming
Wyoming. Waioming
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