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dad
father, dad, a term of familiarity. ihp
father, dad, a term of familiarity. ipa
father, dad; any person one's father would call brother. pahpa₁
dagger
sheath knife, hunting knife, diving knife, dagger. sihdnaip
sheath knife, hunting knife, diving knife, dagger. teike
Dalbergia candenatensis
plant sp., Dalbergia candenatensis. selen kaikes
damage
ruin, damage, wound, injury. ohla
damned
to be discarded, to be neglected; to be cast out or damned. lekidekla
damp
cool, cold, damp (of the weather). lemwulemwur
damp. lomwolomw
damsel fish
fish sp., damsel fish, Paraglyphidodon melas. toik
dance
a dance. kahlek
a dance movement involving lateral hip movement while keeping the shoulders rigid and with the hands on the hips. kasapw
a dance platform used for performing the traditonal Pohnpeian dance called iripoas; foundation; pile; heap. poahs
a dance, done by females in a sitting position employing sticks that are tapped together rhythmically. dokia
a male master of the dance called kepir. soukepir
a marching dance, brought to Pohnpei by Marshallese workers during the German administration (1899-1916). lehp
a marching dance, procession, parade. kahlu
a paddle dance performed on a canoe. kepir pohn wahr
a Pohnpeian men's standing dance. wehn
a preliminary traditional dance preceded by a ritual performed by a sounwinahni to make the performers attractive and pleasing to watch. iripoas
a Western style dance. kahlek pwoaloapwoal
dance. pwerik
dance master, one known for his knowledge of Pohnpeian dances, originally the title of the master of the wehn dance. soupwerik
male master of wehn dance songs. souwen
male standing dance, employing carved ornamental paddles;. kepir
Pohnpeian dance form that was incorporated into the lehp; a traditionally-evolved dance originally introduced from the Philippines by the Spanish and Filipino residents on Pohnpei in the nineteenth century. pandangko
the female dance master of the dance called dokia, done by a group of women. lidokia
to be turned or twisted, to dance the paddle dance. kepir
to be turned or twisted, to dance the paddle dance. kepir
to dance. kahlek
to dance. pwerik
to dance a marching dance. lehp
to dance a Pohnpeian men's standing dance. wen
to dance in this manner. kahlek pwoaloapwoal
to dance the pandangko. pandangko
to perform a marching dance; to go in a procession, to parade. kahlu
to perform the final dance in a traditional dance performance. kehnsar
woman's sitting dance. sapei
dance master
the female dance master for the dance called sapei. lisapei
dance paddle
carved ornamental dance paddle used when dancing the kepir. padil en kepir
dance paddle. pedilenkepir
dance platform
dance platform. pehs₂
dandruff
skin, bark₁, hide₂, any outer covering; any skin disease or rash, including chicken pox; dandruff. kihl₁
dangerous
dangerous. keper
dangle
to be suspended, to be dangling, to be hanging. mwotou
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
Daniel
Daniel, a book in the Kadehde Mering (Old Testament). Daniel
daring
daring, reckless, bold, adventurous. loallap
daring; forward, bold; disdainful. depekipek
uninhibited, bold, daring; shameless. eimah
dark
a coconut palm cultivar, bearing large, dark green nuts. nihtoal
at night, to become completely dark. wasapwongihdi
dark, of colors. renged
dark; pagan, uncivilized, uneducated, uncultured, primitive. rotorot
pitch-black; in the dark, as of one who doesn't know something. rotapwahk
to be in the dark without a source of light. kepikirot
to be in the dark, to be ignorant. rot
to become cloudy and dark. mahliokidi
to become dark; to act irrationally; to have defective vision. rotala
to get dark (when the sun goes down). sihpene
to get dark, to become night. wasapwong
to have darkness descend upon one before reaching one's destination. pwongiedi
too dark, of a color; too thick, of kava and coconut milk; dishonest, crooked, malicious, wicked;. kod
darken
to darken, to dim. karotehla
darkness
darkness. roht
dart
spear, arrow, dart. arep
dash
one hundred meter dash. iakumehda
date
prophesy; a secret date. kokohp
dauntless
bold, dauntless. seulepeu
bold, dauntless. soulopou
dauntless, bold, not shy, not mahk. soukelengsapw
Davallia embolostegia
fern spp., Davallia embolostegia or Davallia solida, used medicinally. ulung en kieil
Davallia heterophylla
fern sp., Davallia heterophylla. lidarleng
Davallia pectinata
fern sp., Davallia pectinata. kelmahu
fern sp., Davallia pectinata. limwediliniak
Davallia solida
fern spp., Davallia embolostegia or Davallia solida, used medicinally. ulung en kieil
dawn
to dawn, of the day. wasa rahnpeseng
day
eighteenth night of the month in the traditional calendar, the second night after the full moon in the lunar cycle; third day of the holy week in the traditional calendar. leledi
Catholic holy day. Rahn Sarawi Lapalap
day. rahn₁
day before yesterday. mandaken aio
fifth day of the holy week in the traditional calendar; the twenty fifth day of the month. peidale
fourth day of the Pohnpeian holy week in the traditional calendar; the twenty fourth day of the month. lelada₂
next day. manda
next day. soangada
part, side; division, section; day after tomorrow. pali₁
seventh day of the holy week in the traditional calendar; the twenty-seventh day of the month. derir₂
sixth day of the holy week in the traditional calendar; the twenty sixth day of the month. merek₂
the seventh day of the holy week in the Pohnpeian calendar. darir
the seventh day of the holy week in the Pohnpeian calendar. kokuniei
two days after tomorrow. peilah
two days before yesterday. peilahn daken aio
yesterday. aio
daybreak
to dawn, of the day. wasa rahnpeseng
daytime
daytime. ninrahn
da de di do dr du dw dy -top-
deacon
deacon; in the Protestant church, a rank above elter and below sounpadahk. sounkohwa
dead
something that is 'part of the earth' and is dead or no longer active, either literally or figuratively. iasenpwel
something that is 'part of the earth' and is dead or no longer active, either literally or figuratively. wiepwel
to lie dead together. mehpene
withered, dry, dead, of vegetation. meng
deaf
deaf. koarongodoh
deaf. salengopon
deal
to deal cards; to shuffle cards. dihl₃
dear
Oh dear!, Oh my!. oh tier
dear, a term of affection use by parents with their children or among friends. seriko
dear, a term of affection use by parents with their children or among friends. serwa
dear, a term of affection used by parents with their children. lao₁
death
death, wake, funeral. mehla
death; corpse; funeral, wake (of a Nahnmwarki). sipalla
death; remains, as of a dead body. mehla
literally, a 'spinning death', a consequence of a poorly lived life; those who died this death went to Pohnpeian hell. mehlahn kepiripir
literally, 'death of Mesenieng,' a good death that results in resurrection and a new life for Pohnpeian souls. mehlahn Mesenieng
to be executed, to be killed, to be put to death; to be dropped, as a case in court. kamala
debris
garbage, waste, junk, debris. kihd
line of debris or flotsom, such as seaweed, twigs, leaves, etc. floating in the ocean. rihr
vegetation in the form of debris that is caught on the front of the canoe or the outrigger, or both. lisapahlkid
debt
debt, credit, account₂. pweipwand
to be in debt. pweipwand
decay
rot, decay. soumet
to rot, to decay. soumetla
to rot, to decay, of wood; to be termite ridden, of wood. mwasahngot
to rot, to decay, of wood; to be termite ridden, of wood. mwoasoahngot
decayed
burned, crisp, of something overcooked; decayed, of teeth. roang
decayed, of wood; termite ridden. mwasahngot
decayed, of wood; termite ridden. mwoasoahngot
of breadfruit, ripe, soft, and sweet when cooked; overripe, rotten, spoiled, decayed. mat₁
to be decayed to the point of disintigration, of wood. mwoasoangidi
deceit
deception, deceit. peketeu
deceitful
deceitful, fraudulent. widingek
deceptive, deceitful. mweruwo
deceitfulness
deceptiveness, deceitfulness. mweruwo
deceive
to be deceptive, to be unfair; to cuckold, to cheat, to deceive. kapweipwei
to cheat, to deceive. mwersuwedih
to cheat, to deceive. mworsuwedih
to deceive, to fool. mwalaunih
to deceive, to lie₁ to, to defraud. widinge
to deceive, to lie₁, to defraud. widing
to fool, to tease, to kid, to joke with, to trick, to deceive. ketewe
to fool, to tease, to kid, to joke with; to trick, to deceive. kedewe
December
December. Pohnwahu
December. Tihsempe
deception
behavior, deception. mwer₃
deception, deceit. peketeu
deception, lie₁, fraud. widing
deceptive
deceptive, deceitful. mweruwo
devious, deceptive. mwalaun
hypocritical, deceptive, treacherous, acting as a wolf in sheep's clothing. liksansalamwahu
to be deceptive, to be unfair; to cuckold, to cheat, to deceive. kapweipwei
deceptiveness
deceptiveness, deceitfulness. mweruwo
decide
to be organized, to be structured; to be settled, to be decided, to be agreed upon. koasoandi
to decide, to determine. kupwurehda
to decide, to determine. lemehda
to organize, to structure; to settle, to decide, to agree on. koasoane
decision
a firm decision. meden ngetik
manly decision. sokenwol
organization, structure, rule, plan, procedure, agreement; judgement, pronouncement, decision. koasoandi
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
deck
a playing card; a deck of playing cards. tehnkehs
deck of playing cards. kahs₃
deck, of a ship. dek₂
declaration
announcement, declaration, proclamation (all done orally). kalohk
announcement, declaration, proclamation, executive order, all in written form. mehn kalohk
declaration, manifestation. kasalada
declaration, manifestation. kasansalada
statement, declaration. ketihti₁
declare
to announce, to declare. kalohkih
to announce, to declare, to proclaim. kalohk
to declare, either verbally or in writing; to state, to say. ketihtihki
to declare, to be manifested. kasalada
to declare, to be manifested. kasansalada
decorate
to be decorated (with anything). nenderek
to be decorated (with anything). tehnlik
to be decorated (with anything). tehnlik matamat
to beautify, to embellish, to decorate; to glorify. kalingana
to beautify, to embellish, to decorate; to glorify. kelingana
to decorate. tehnlikih
to decorate or ornament. kapwat
to decorate, to give an elaborate description of. ikidewe
decoration
decoration, ornament, new outfit of clothing; festive attire; flower, used generically; garland; furnishings (Biblical). kapwat
fern sp., bird's nest fern, Asplenium nidus, used for decorating yams and kava; decoration, ornamental design or pattern. nenderek
fern sp., bird's nest fern, Asplenium nidus, used for decorating yams and kava; decoration, ornamental design or pattern. tehnlik
fern sp., bird's nest fern, Asplenium nidus, used for decorating yams and kava; decoration, ornamental design or pattern. tehnlik matamat
decrease
decreasing or reducing family wealth, said of one who has male offspring. udeudelik
to decrease, of family wealth, due to male offspring. udeudeudelik
to decrease, of family wealth, due to male offspring. udeudeudelikih
to lower, to decrease. kaidi
to lower, to decrease. kaiedi
dedicate
to be alongside of; to be dedicated to. peieng
to celebrate; to observe a holiday; to dedicate; to bless, to consecrate, to sanctify. kasarawi₁
to dedicate a new kava stone. uramaih
to dedicate a new kava stone. uremeih
dedicated
dedicated, industrious. einger
deed
behavior, deed. wiewia
occupation, task, employment, responsibility, deed. doahk
deep
deep. loal
deep place within the barrier reef, lagoon. nehnamw
deep water area between the barrier reef and the fringing reef, lagoon. nahmw
deep water area in the lagoon. nannamw
deep, of one's thinking. inemenlo
deep, of the hull of a canoe. kepiloal₂
trustworthy, trusted, reliable, dependable; intensive, deep. kelik
deepen
to be deepened, as a hole. koaloal
to deepen. kaloaloahla
to deepen, as a hole. koaloale
deer
deer, Cervu elaphus. tie₃
defamation
accusation, defamation. karaun
defame
to accuse; to defame. karaune
to bring disgrace to, to defame. kamwomwsuwedih
to disgrace, to defame. kandowe
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
defeat
to defeat; to waste. kaluhsih
to throw down, to drop; to defeat in a competion. kese
to throw down, to drop; to defeat in a competion. kesepweke
to throw down, to drop; to defeat in a competion. likinpwelih
defecate
an area for bathing; an area in which a person may urinate or defecate, bathroom. mwoalen loakipil
an area for bathing; an area in which a person may urinate or defecate, bathroom. mwoalen loakiso
to defecate. kainen mwenge
to defecate. loakewel
to defecate. paur
to defecate. pek
to defecate on something. pakad
to straighten; to inventory; to defecate. kainen
defecation
the act of defecation. loakewel
defective
hotheaded, troublesome; defective, said of a mechanical object that fails to work. lioakoahk
to be defective, of one's vision; to flee, to remove oneself from the scene. ediedila
defend
to defend a relative, regardless of whether he or she is right or wrong. sampwere
to defend, to save. lengirihri
defendant
defendant, in a criminal case. mehn pahn kadip
defender
attorney, lawyer, defender. pengohsi
attorney, lawyer, legal council, defender; assistant. sounsawas
defender, lawyer. soundoar
defense
the defense of a relative, regardless of whether he or she is right or wrong. sampwer
deference
deference. eile
deference. mahk₁
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
deficiency
deficiency. sohitar
deficiency. souitar
deficiency, insufficiency. seuitar
deficient
deficient. sohitar
deficient. souitar
deficient, insufficient. seuitar
scarce; deficient. menongen
defile
to pollute, to make something dirty or unsanitary, to soil; to defile, to dishonor, to disgrace. kasamin
definitely
certainly, really, definitely, truly. udahn
definitely. dehwi
really, definitely, wholeheartedly, without reservation. ahpw
deflower
to deflower, to have sexual intercourse with a virgin. kaped
to deflower, to have sexual intercourse with a virgin. kapede
to have sexual intercourse for the first time, of a female; to be deflowered. pedala
to humanize; to cause someone to be of consequence; to deflower a virgin. kahramasih
deformation
deformation, disfigurement, disability, as in a disability from stroke. kiauk
deformed
abnormal, deformed, odd. pakalong
deformed, of the eyelids. likerwaite
to be deformed or disfigured; to be disabled as a result of stroke. kiaukala
defraud
to deceive, to lie₁ to, to defraud. widinge
to deceive, to lie₁, to defraud. widing
defunct
to expire, to become defunct, to turn into dust, said of a title that is not to be reconveyed after its holder is deceased. edenpwella
defy
to defy, to challenge. kadarpehpe
degrade
to cause another to hang his/her head in shame or embarrasment; to degrade someone, to put someone down. kaitiek
to cause another to hang his/her head in shame or embarrasment; to degrade someone, to put someone down. keitiek
degree
degree, both an academic degree and a degree of temperature. dikirih
deign
to deign, to vouchsafe. ketin
deity
one of the principal Pohnpeian dieties identified by some as Luhk Nahnsapwe, the thunder god, said to be the father of Isokelekel; the principal diety of the Pwonginsapw ceremonies. Daukatau
the surpreme being in Pohnpeian traditional religion. Enihlap
a major Pohnpeian deity who governed the sea. Nahnollap
a major Pohnpeian deity whose special domain is canoe building. Nahnsehleng
a major Pohnpeian deity with jurisdiction over the construction of dwellings and feasthouses. Nahnolosomw
the ancestral deity of the Dipwinwai clan. Nahnisopahu
the principal deity of the Saudeleur; literally, the honored spirit of the land, embodied in an eel known as Nahn Samwohl. Nahnisohnsapw
title of the Nahnmwarki of U; a Pohnpeian deity and ancestral guardian of the Dipwinwai clan; often equated to Nahnisopahu. Sahngoro
a deity of the Kitti chiefdom. Nahluhken Sounpwong
a Pohnpeian deity, the father of Isokelekel. Nahnsapwe
the name of a deity associated with fishing nets. Nahlisohnsapw
Delaware
Delaware. Delawehr
delay
delay. peden soupwur
to interfere with, to meddle with, to obstruct, to delay. kedirepwe
to interfere with, to meddle with, to obstruct, to delay. kerempwa
delegate
to sever or cut off; to delegate responsibility, to commission; to deputize. pwelik
delete
to delete, to obliterate, to efface something. dilihdih
to delete, to obliterate, to efface;. dilihd
to simplify, to arrange in a simple manner, to delete some part of task. kamangaila
deliberate
to create, to erect, to deliberate, to enact, as in enacting a law. kou-
to deliberate. koukupwur
to deliberate. koulamalam
to meet, to deliberate. wiekupwur
to meet, to deliberate. wielamalam
deliberation
meeting, deliberation. wiekupwur
meeting, deliberation. wielamalam
delicious
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
to like the flavor of something, to consider something to be delicious. ihnki
to like the flavor of something, to consider something tobe delicious. iouki
delight
delight, enjoyment; pride. pohlaul
delighted
delighted, overjoyed; proud. pohl
to be delighted at or for, to enjoy; to be proud of. pohlaulki
delimit
to delimit. kaididi
to forbid; to delimit. irehdi
delirious
to have a nightmare; to mutter indistinctly during sleep; to be delirious. lieurehre
to have a nightmare; to mutter indistinctly during sleep; to be delirious. liourehre
to have a nightmare; to mutter indistinctly during sleep; to be delirious. nderak
delirium
nightmare; muttering; delirium. lieurehre
nightmare; muttering; delirium. liourehre
nightmare; muttering; delirium. nderak
deliver
to deliver. ehrasih
to send on an errand, to send to deliver a message. ilakih
to send on an errand, to send to deliver a message. poarone
Delonix regia
flame tree, flamboyant, Delonix regia. pilampwoia weitahta
demanding
bossy, demanding. ilekitik
easily bothered or upset by trivial matters; demanding, dependent; also used to describe breadfruit cultivars that die easily if shaken. inginsoi
self-centered, demanding; of children, spoiled; of an infant, always crying. sakon
self-centered, demanding; of children, spoiled; of an infant, always crying. soakon
demean
to consider to be of no consequence; to demean, to disregard; to hold in contempt, as in court. kasohwe
democracy
democracy. demokrasi
democracy. pwungen pali moron
demon
demon. ngensaut
evil spirit, demon. ngehn suwed
evil spirit, demon. ngensuwed
demonstrate
a prefix attached to adjectives or nouns, meaning to demonstrate or to exhibit a trait. ak-
to demonstrate, to act as if. akahk
demonstrative modifier
non-emphatic demonstrative modifier. pwuloimwur sohrenge
demote
to demote. kasapwiledi
to descend, to be demoted. kesepwilidi
demotion
promotion; demotion; graduation. kesepwil
Dendrobium umbellatum
plant sp., Dendrobium umbellatum. kehmelimel
plant sp., Dendrobium umbellatum. likaritikitik
Dendrocnide latifolia
plant sp., Dendrocnide latifolia, the leaves of which cause itching. leles
denial
denial, initial refusal out of politeness. kahmahm
given to denial. kahmahm
denomination
religious denomination. palien lamalam
religious denomination. pelien lamalam
religious denomination. pelien pwoson
dense
dense forest area, where many small trees are growing closely together. rirrirtik
dense, tightly woven or packed; effective, in communcation. keirek₁
dent
dent. mek
dent, depression. mwoaloal
dent, depression; puddle; dimples. pahd₁
dented
bent, smashed, mashed, dented. limek
dented. mek
dented. pad
to be dented; to squat down in the water. mwoaloaldi
dentist
dentist. sounwiengi
deny
to deny. liamahm
to deny; to disagree, to dissent. kasapwunge
to persistently deny. inapw mosul
deodorant
deodorant. douderahn
depart
to approach or depart directly on a canoe; to come or go directly. ih-
to be about to depart or leave. samwalahr
to leave, to depart. ketida
to leave, to depart. mwesel
department
department. kempa₂
depend
to depend on. kawahki
to depend on someone or something, to rely on, with ill consequences. wahkihla
to depend on, to rely on. kawadiki
to have trust, confidence, faith, hope in, to depend on. koapwoaroapwoarki
to wait on; to depend on. pahsan
dependable
dependable, reliable. kawad
trustworthy, trusted, reliable, dependable; intensive, deep. kelik
dependent
easily bothered or upset by trivial matters; demanding, dependent; also used to describe breadfruit cultivars that die easily if shaken. inginsoi
deplete
shameful; depleted, of land. kelengksapw
to be finished; to be depleted or out of; to climax or ejaculate. nek₁
to deplete, to exhaust. sekirawihdi
deposit
deposit. dipwoahsid
to be put down; to be put aside, of one's beliefs or emotions; to make regular payments or deposits. pwilidi
to be stored, to be put away, to be deposited, as in a bank account. nekinek
to store, to keep; to make a deposit in a bank account. nekid
deprecate
the act of scolding or deprecating. lupwoar
the act of scolding or deprecating. nahnioaralap
to scold, to deprecate. angiangih
to scold, to deprecate. lupwoare
to scold, to deprecate. nahnioarelepe
deprecatory
deprecatory. lupwoar
deprecatory. nahnioaralap
depressed
depressed, lethargic, listless. mwoarus
to be depressed; to have a nervous breakdown. kielekidi
to be sad, to be depressed. soumwahu en nsensuwed
to become depressed. mwoarusala
depressing
sorrowful; depressing, discouraging, disappointing. kansensuwed
depression
dent, depression. mwoaloal
dent, depression; puddle; dimples. pahd₁
sadness, depression. soumwahu en nsensuwed
deputize
to sever or cut off; to delegate responsibility, to commission; to deputize. pwelik
deride
to despise, to deride. kirerki
derisive
derisive. ngilekeng
dermopathy
kava dermopathy, flaking of the skin resulting from heavy consumption of kava. mwelengen sakau
derris root
plant sp., derris root, Paraderris elliptica, used for poisoning fish. uhp
Derris trifoliata
plant sp., with a pink flower, Derris trifoliata, used as a fish bait. kehoaroahr
descend
to crouch down; to come down or descend from the sky, as thunder or an airplane. karahkidi
to descend into, to fall into, to step into, as a hole. pwuhr-
to descend, to be demoted. kesepwilidi
descendant
descendant, offspring. kasodoke
descendant, offspring, lineage, of humans. kadaudok
descendant, offspring, typically of animals. keperepere
lineage, descendants of sisters. keimwin sou
paternal descendant. ipwihpw
descended
to be paternally descended from. ipwieng
describe
to spy; to describe in detail. sipai
to spy; to describe in detail; to do a play or theatrical representation. supai
description
to decorate, to give an elaborate description of. ikidewe
desert
desert, wilderness, empty land. sapwtehn
desert, wilderness, empty land. sedarensapw
deserve
to deserve ill fortune or punishment, to have it coming. les₁
design
color; pattern or design, as on cloth; stain, mark; freckle, mole, or any skin discoloration. mwahi
designation
long ago, a vague temporal designation of the time when the first humans were present on the island. keilahn aio
desire
desire, wish, will₁, urge, longing, lust, passion. ineng₁
to arouse any feeling, to arouse sexually, to strongly desire. inangih
to desire or wish. inengiada
to desire sexual gratification, said of a woman. anginwolda
to desire sexual gratification, said of a woman. enginwolda
to desire sexual gratification, said of a woman. mwelungda
to desire to have sexual intercourse. inengda
to desire, to wish, to want to. inengieng
to like or love, to consider good, to desire sexually; to agree, to like, to prefer. mwahuki
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
desirous
desirous. soangoar
desk
desk. desk
despicable
despicable, contemptible. kamwamwahl
despise
to despise a man because he is not worthy of being considered a man. iroirepein
to despise, to deride. kirerki
to despise, to hold in contempt, to disdain, to scorn. kamwamwahlih
dessert
dessert. deserd
destroy
to be broken, ruined, destroyed, spoiled, injured. ohla
to be annihilated or destroyed. mwomwsang
to be destroyed; to be wiped out. ohsang
to break, to destroy, to injure, to ruin. kawehla
to lay waste to, to destroy. kamwomwala
destroyed
to be exhausted, of a supply; to be extinct; to be annihilated, to be destroyed. mwomwala
destruction
calamity, ruin, destruction due to supernatural causes. kahriepe
calamity, ruin, destruction due to supernatural causes. keriahpe
punishment; destruction at the order of a chief. oudek
destructive
to be destructive, to be wasteful. koamwoamw
detail
detail. oaritik
detail, specifications; information. mengihtik
detail; item. iretik
detail; verse of the Bible. iretikitik
detailed
detailed. oaritik
to be detailed. waditik
to give a detailed account of. oaritikih
detain
to tie up; to imprison; to detain. salihdi
detective
detective. dedekdihp
detective. sounrependip
determine
to decide, to determine. kupwurehda
to decide, to determine. lemehda
to determine. kadirlapihada
to determine. kasawihada
to determine. kedeulengihada
detonate
to be detonated or exploded. kumwusek
to detonate; to pop, as a balloon or chewing gum. kapose
Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy, a book in the Kadehde Mering (Old Testament). Deuderonomi
develop
to develop many branches, of a yam. tepw
to nurture, to raise, of children; to provide guidance for children; to develop or adopt habits or ideas; to make progress. kairada
developed
having contents; well developed, of the tuber of a plant; having a large clitoris. kaneng
devil
devil. tepel
devil. tepil
Satan, devil. Sehdan
devious
devious, deceptive. mwalaun
devote
to be devoted (to something). poadedi
to be devoted to. peirekieng
devoted
loving, romantic, generous, affectionate, devoted. limpoak
loving, romantic, generous, affectionate, devoted. nantehlap
loving, romantic, generous, affectionate, devoted. ninsehlap
loving, romantic, generous, affectionate, devoted. nintehleng
to be devoted to. loaloapwoatieng
to be devoted, reliable, persevering. loalehng
to be devoted, reliable, persevering. loalohng
devotion
love, affection, romance, devotion. limpoak
love, affection, romance, devotion. nantehlap
love, affection, romance, devotion. ninsehlap
love, affection, romance, devotion. nintehleng
devout
devout. poadedi
dew
dew; moisture. pwoaik
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diabetes
diabetes. soumwahu en suke
diacritic
a small mark, diacritic. kisin kilel
diagnose
to be examined, to be diagnosed, to be figured out; to be made (of a choice), to be judged, to be guessed . kadirlap
to be examined, to be diagnosed, to be figured out; to be made (of a choice), to be judged, to be guessed . keseu₁
to be examined, to be diagnosed, to be judged, to be figured out, to be guessed. kedeuleng
to be examined, to be diagnosed, to be judged, to be guessed, to be figured out. kedirlap
to examine, to diagnose, to make a choice, to judge, to guess. kadirlapih
to examine, to diagnose, to make a choice, to judge, to guess. kadirlepe
to examine, to diagnose, to make a choice, to judge, to guess. kasawih
to hang; to weigh; to examine, to diagnose, to make a choice, to guess. teneki
dialect
accent, dialect, tune, tone. ngohr
dialogue
internal dialogue. mengiloal
dialysis machine
dialysis machine. misihn en kamwakele nta
diamond
diamond; diamond, the suit in playing cards. taimen
diaper
diaper. osime
diaper, loincloth, sanitary napkin. dereklap
diaper, loincloth, sanitary napkin. weiwei
diaper, loincloth, sanitary napkin. weiweiloal
diarrhea
diarrhea. mehnpwurepwur
diarrhea. mehntang
diarrhea. mwoahr
dice
dice. dais
Dicranopteris linearis
fern sp., Dicranopteris linearis false staghorn fern, traditionally placed in the home and inserted in thatch to prevent roach infestation; also used to make mwaramwars. limwedilinmall
fern sp., Dicranopteris linearis false staghorn fern, traditionally placed in the home and inserted in thatch to prevent roach infestation; also used to make mwaramwars. mwedilinmall
fern sp., Dicranopteris linearis, false staghorn fern, traditionally placed in the home and inserted in thatch to prevent roach infestation; also used to make mwaramwars. dipwinmall
dictatorial
tough, prideful, insolent, dictatorial. aklemei
dictionary
dictionary. dikseneri
die
to be dying to, to die for, to die because of. mehkihla
to become 'part of the earth', as when someone or something dies and turns to soil, either literally or figuratively. iasenpwella
to become 'part of the earth', as when someone or something dies and turns to soil, either literally or figuratively. wiepwella
to die. engila
to die. kepelsalehdala
to die. kepinsalehdala
to die. matala
to die. rirlengla
to die (of a Nahnken). pwoula
to die from a wound received in a battle. lelepeila
to die of sadness; to be jealous of someone of no consequence. luwakidi
to die suddenly, without warning. kedermour
to die while pregnant, also resulting in the death of the fetus. lipahdopwonla
to die, of a Nahnmwarki. sipalla
to die; to stop, of a mechanical object. mehla
diesel
diesel. dihsel
diety
the trickster god of the Central Carolines. Olapahd
the diety who gave kava to Pohnpei. Luhkenleng
different
to be different. wikpeseng
to be independent, to be different, to be excluded from the group, to be special. tohrohr
difficult
difficult to locate or understand; hidden, concealed; vague, not obvious. rir
difficult, hard, troublesome, impossible. apwal
inappropriate, awkward because of unfamiliarity, difficult to learn. koasoakoahiek
mischievious, naughty, difficult, frustrating, troubled. ketihwo
difficulty
hard times, difficulty, problem. apwal
undesirable result, problem, difficulty. kahpwal
dig
to be dug out, to be excavated. weiweida
to be dug, to be buried. ser-
to dig a hole for a yam planting. pwoareniak
to dig a hole for a yam; to poke. pwahrih
to dig out. poadorada
to dig, to excavate. weir₁
to penetrate, to sink, to dig in. ir-
to sew, to stitch; to dig; to root₁, as a pig. dehk
to sew, to stitch; to dig; to root₁, as a pig. deidei
digital
digital. disidal
dignified
dignified; honorable, of a person or place. woulap
dignify
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
dignitary
Nahnmwarki , Nahnken; a visiting dignitary who, for ceremonial purposes, is treated as having a rank equivalent to that of a Nahnmwarki or Nahnken. kahlap
dilatory
dilatory, said of a child who stalls before carrying out instructions. kataiau
slow, dilatory. mwahrewed
diligent
diligent or persevering because of enthusiasm. ngiangi
faithful, persevering, single-minded, diligent; loyal. loaloapwoat
faithful, persevering, single-minded, diligent; loyal. peirek
strenuous, diligent. ngihtehte
diluted
diluted, of a nature that it takes a lot to make a little. sohlap
dim
to darken, to dim. karotehla
dimple
dent, depression; puddle; dimples. pahd₁
dimple. peden liamwahu
dinner
dinner, supper. koduhsou
to eat dinner (the evening meal), to eat supper. kasoutik
to eat dinner (the evening meal), to eat supper. mwengehn soutik
Dioscorea alalta
a generic term for yams, Dioscorea alalta, Dioscorea esculanta, Dioscorea nummularia, Dioscorea bulbifera, Dioscorea hispida, Dioscorea pentaphylla, and possibly Dioscorea flabellifolia. kehp
Dioscorea bulbifera
a generic term for yams, Dioscorea alalta, Dioscorea esculanta, Dioscorea nummularia, Dioscorea bulbifera, Dioscorea hispida, Dioscorea pentaphylla, and possibly Dioscorea flabellifolia. kehp
a sp. of wild yam, palahi, Dioscorea bulbifera, sometimes called bitter yam, common yam, or air potato; called uhn palahi only when it is in the ground. ohn palahi
sp. of wild yam, Dioscorea bulbifera, sometimes called bitter yam, common yam, or air potato. ohdek₂
sp. of wild yam, Dioscorea bulbifera, sometimes called bitter yam, common yam, or air potato; referred to as uhn palahi when in the ground. kehmpalahi
sp. of wild yam, Dioscorea bulbifera, sometimes called bitter yam, common yam, or air potato; referred to as uhn palahi when in the ground. palahi
Dioscorea esculanta
a generic term for yams, Dioscorea alalta, Dioscorea esculanta, Dioscorea nummularia, Dioscorea bulbifera, Dioscorea hispida, Dioscorea pentaphylla, and possibly Dioscorea flabellifolia. kehp
Dioscorea flabellifolia
a generic term for yams, Dioscorea alalta, Dioscorea esculanta, Dioscorea nummularia, Dioscorea bulbifera, Dioscorea hispida, Dioscorea pentaphylla, and possibly Dioscorea flabellifolia. kehp
Dioscorea hispida
a generic term for yams, Dioscorea alalta, Dioscorea esculanta, Dioscorea nummularia, Dioscorea bulbifera, Dioscorea hispida, Dioscorea pentaphylla, and possibly Dioscorea flabellifolia. kehp
a yam cultivar, from Hawai'i, Dioscorea hispida. kehpin awai sohkatepe
Dioscorea nummularia
a generic term for yams, Dioscorea alalta, Dioscorea esculanta, Dioscorea nummularia, Dioscorea bulbifera, Dioscorea hispida, Dioscorea pentaphylla, and possibly Dioscorea flabellifolia. kehp
a number of yams that grow semiwild, without cultivation, and without restrictions on when they can be harvested and eaten; Dioscorea nummularia. kehpineir
Dioscorea pentaphylla
a generic term for yams, Dioscorea alalta, Dioscorea esculanta, Dioscorea nummularia, Dioscorea bulbifera, Dioscorea hispida, Dioscorea pentaphylla, and possibly Dioscorea flabellifolia. kehp
Diplazium ponapense
fern spp., Asplenium pellucidum, Pteris tripartita, or Diplazium ponapense. peipei eni
diploma
diploma. diplohma
direct
to direct a kava ceremony. deisakau
to direct or channel the flow of water; to impart; to transmit, to broadcast. kapwil
to guide, to direct. ilin
to rule, to lead₁, to direct, to head, to boss. kaun
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
direction
advice, direction. serierlap
directions
directions, as on a label; advice. kaweid
directions, as on labels; advice. kepindewehlap₁
director
director of a feast. deimenuh
director of a feast; master of the knowledge of ceremonies, who orders the events at a kamadipw. menindeiuh
director of a feast; master of the knowledge of ceremonies, who orders the events at a kamadipw. soundeisakau
ruler, leader, director, head, boss. kaun
directory
telephone directory. derekdori
dirt
dirt, soil, earth, ground. pwehl₁
dirt; bad or stinking smell. mwehmwe₂
dirty
dirty, soiled. pwelipwel
disarranged, disordered, dirty in appeaarance. mwiekehk
old; dirty. tokpaur
to pollute, to make something dirty or unsanitary, to soil; to defile, to dishonor, to disgrace. kasamin
to soil, to make something dirty. kapwelipweilihala
disability
cripple, a disabled person; disability. pakolong
cripple, a disabled person; disability. poakolong
deformation, disfigurement, disability, as in a disability from stroke. kiauk
disable
to be disabled, of a computer program. diseipwel
to disable a computer program. diseipwelihala
disabled
cripple, a disabled person; disability. pakolong
cripple, a disabled person; disability. poakolong
to be deformed or disfigured; to be disabled as a result of stroke. kiaukala
disadvantage
disadvantage; cause of ruin. kaupe
disagree
to compete; to disagree with one another; to run against another, as in an election. uhpene
to deny; to disagree, to dissent. kasapwunge
to oppose, to disagree with; to go against. uhweng
disagreeable
evasive, always unwilling to do something, disagreeable. ketiamau₁
petty, argumentative, contentious, desirous of being correct at all times, always justifying one's own actions; disagreeable. akupwung
disappear
to cause to disappear; to nullify; to dismiss, as a court case; to repeal, as a law; to abolish. kakerepwelihala
to cause to disappear; to nullify; to dismiss, as a court case; to repeal, as a law; to abolish. kasohrehla
to cause to go astray; to cause to disappear from sight. kasalongehla
to cause to vanish, to cause to disappear, to nullify. kasohre
to cause to vanish, to cause to disappear; to nullify. kerepwelih
to go astray; to disappear from sight. salongala
to vanish, to disappear. kerepwella
to vanish, to disappear. sohrala
disappoint.
to sadden; to discourage, to disappoint. kansensuwedih
disappointed
disappointed, sorrowful, gloomy, downcast. pohtou
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
disappointing
sorrowful; depressing, discouraging, disappointing. kansensuwed
disapproval
veto, an athoritative disapproval. pesoik
disarranged
disarranged, disordered, dirty in appeaarance. mwiekehk
disassociate
to sever one's ties, to disassociate. damasang
disbelief
disbelief. regensohr
disbelieve
to disbelieve. kelikemwe
to distrust, to disbelieve. kendenkemwe
discard
the act of ejecting or discarding. sipedek
to be discarded, to be neglected; to be cast out or damned. lekidekla
to discard a batch of kava in preparation for making another. sipedala
to drop; to discard. lakid
to throw away, to get rid of, to discard; to divorce; to abandon; to disregard. kesehla
to throw away, to get rid of, to discard; to divorce; to abandon; to disregard. kesepwekehla
to throw away, to get rid of, to discard; to divorce; to abandon; to disregard. likinpwelihala
discern
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
discernable
discernable, consequential. lipwalipw
discharge
to slip off, to lose one's grip when climbing; to be discharged, of a weapon; to miss one's chance. pisel
disciple
a worker or disciple. tohndoadoahk
disclose
to become clear; to be exposed or disclosed. sansalada
to confess, to reveal, to disclose, to admit. wehk
Discocalyx ponapensis
tree spp., Syzyguim stelechanthum and Discocalyx ponapensis. kirekinwel
discomforted
discomforted, by filth or something unpleasant looking; prissy. malangalang
discomforting
discomforting, obnoxious. was₁
discourage
to sadden; to discourage, to disappoint. kansensuwedih
to take in, as clothing; to discourage. katikala
discouraging
sorrowful; depressing, discouraging, disappointing. kansensuwed
discourteous
disrespectful, discourteous, usually said of children. laumwaumw
rude, discourteous. serekeileng
discover
to be found conclusively, to be discovered conclusively , to be concluded, to be uncovered. dierekda
to be found out, to be discovered. dierek
to find out or discover from one or more sources. diarada
discoverer
the leader and discoverer who organized the maiden voyage which discovered Pohnpei and initiated the construction of settlements on Pohnpei. Sapwikini
the leader and discoverer who organized the maiden voyage which discovered Pohnpei and initiated the construction of settlements on Pohnpei. Sepwikini
discreet
discreet, unpredictable. lamrir
discreet, unpredictable, said of the Sohpeidi. kepinnamw loal
discriminatory
unsociable, acting alone, selfish; discriminatory. liakotohrohr
discuss
to converse, to discuss. koasoai
to discuss. kati
to say, to talk, to discuss. pile₃
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
discussion
a discussion that takes place at night, historically with reference to those who secretly conspired with Isokelekel to overthrow the Sahu Deleur. pilepilenpwong
speech, talk, conversation, discussion. mahsen
speech, talk, conversation, discussion, of the Nahnmwarki. poahngok
talk, conversation, discussion, rumor, story. koasoai
talk, conversation, discussion, rumor, story, adage, parable. pilepil
disdain
badness, disdain. suwed
disdain, scorn, contempt. kesileng
filth; disdain. kalahd
to despise, to hold in contempt, to disdain, to scorn. kamwamwahlih
to disdain. kiles
to disdain, to treat others with contempt, to look down on. kesilangih
to disdain; to hate; to dislike. kalahdiki
to disdain; to hate; to dislike. sautiki
to disdain; to hate; to dislike. suwediki
disdainful
daring; forward, bold; disdainful. depekipek
disdainful. likirikirir
disdainful, snobbish, said of one who always finds other people disgusting or unattractive. kesileng
disease
a breadfruit disease. semwak
a breadfruit disease. semwek
a disease of infants, attributed to the mother's becoming pregnant while a child is still nursing. lohmwei
a skin disease, Ginia impricata, causing continuous peeling. kilin waii
a type of fungal skin disease that results in round, rough, and very itchy rashes. kilin kutuwa
any disease caused by magic. soumwahu en pohnpei
breadfruit disease. sakot
disease, causing a frequent need to urinate, usually with reference to women. mehnpein
diseased, of a penis. wulekens
heart disease. soumwahu en mohniong
impetigo, a skin disease with blister or boil-like eruptions. kilin kidi
leprosy, leper; a breadfruit disease. tokutok
leprosy, leper; a breadfruit disease. tukutuk
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
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
skin disease caused by a fungus, causing white spots on the skin. sensen
syphilis; any venereal disease. sipilis
thrush, a disease, especially of children, characterized by whitish spots and ulcers on the membranes of the mouth and throat that can prevent a baby from being able to eat and drink, caused by a parasitic fungus, Candida albicans. nan aumweredi
to have syphilis; to have a venereal disease. sipilisda
yam disease, causing a dark, charcoal-like rot directly under the tuber's skin that increases with storage. kil
diseased
sick, diseased, ill. kepelsalehd
sick, diseased, ill. luhmwuhmw
sick, diseased, ill. soumwahu
sick, diseased, ill. sounei
disfavored
disfavored; forsaken; unsympathetic. sarahra
disfigured
to be deformed or disfigured; to be disabled as a result of stroke. kiaukala
disfigurement
deformation, disfigurement, disability, as in a disability from stroke. kiauk
disgrace
a disgrace. ndoh
disgrace. adsuwed
disgrace. soarsuwed
to bring disgrace to, to defame. kamwomwsuwedih
to disgrace someone in a major way. kandandsuwedihla
to disgrace, to defame. kandowe
to pollute, to make something dirty or unsanitary, to soil; to defile, to dishonor, to disgrace. kasamin
disgraceful
disgraceful. kahdsuwed
disgraceful. koasoarsuwed
disgraceful, shameful. kandoh
having a bad reputation, having a negative or unfavorable image, disgraceful. adsuwed
having a bad reputation, having a negative or unfavorable image, disgraceful. soarsuwed
to be disgraceful. ndohla
disgust
an expression of disgust. ahk₂
to cause one to walk out; to cause one to go on a labor strike; to cause disgust, to upset. kamwakara
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
disgusted
to be disgusted, to be displeased, to be slighted. mwakar
disgusting
disgusting because of filthy or unsanitary conditions. saut
disgusting, unattractive. likesileng
filthy, repulsive, disgusting. kasaut
obnoxious, disgusting, irritating; lusty. limwesou
to make something filthy, repulsive, or disgusting. kasaute
dish
a dish of raw fish or raw meat of any kind. sasimi
coconut cup, dish, plate. dahl
dishonest
dishonest, crooked, malicious, wicked. mworsuwed
dishonest, crooked, malicious, wicked;. mwersuwed
evasive, tricky, dishonest. katik₄
too dark, of a color; too thick, of kava and coconut milk; dishonest, crooked, malicious, wicked;. kod
dishonesty
dishonesty, crookedness, maliciousness, bad behavior. mwersuwed
dishonesty, crookedness, maliciousness, bad behavior. mworsuwed
dishonor
to dishonor. ahngsuwedih
to disrespect, disregard, dishonor; to treat something or someone as being of no consequence. akamwahliki
to pollute, to make something dirty or unsanitary, to soil; to defile, to dishonor, to disgrace. kasamin
disinterested
to be tired of, to be disinterested in, to be bored by. pwangahki
disjointed
appearing physically out of shape or unfit; flexible, springy, disjointed, limping, used to describe a manner of walking. kiahweliwel
to be dislocated or disjointed. medekpeseng
dislike
said of one who dislikes to get up in the morning. dipeteu
to disdain; to hate; to dislike. kalahdiki
to disdain; to hate; to dislike. sautiki
to disdain; to hate; to dislike. suwediki
to dislike, to refuse. kahng₁
to hate or dislike, of people. kailongki
dislocated
to be dislocated or disjointed. medekpeseng
to be dislocated, of a joint. pesel
to be dislocated, of a joint; to come apart, of things joined together. piselpeseng
dislocation
dislocation. pesel
dismantle
to dismantle; to blow down, to cause something to fall. kamwerehdi
dismiss
to cause to disappear; to nullify; to dismiss, as a court case; to repeal, as a law; to abolish. kakerepwelihala
to cause to disappear; to nullify; to dismiss, as a court case; to repeal, as a law; to abolish. kasohrehla
disobedient
disobedient. sapeik₁
wild, not domesticated; disobedient. lawalo
disorder
disturbance, confusion, disorder, chaos, mess; conflict. pingiping₁
disordered
confused, disordered, messy. ping
disarranged, disordered, dirty in appeaarance. mwiekehk
disorderly
a drunk and disorderly person. sakau suwed
disorientation
insanity, a state of confusion or disorientation. soumwahu en nan moahng sahliel
dispatch
dispatch or message; errand, task, commission. ilek₁
dispatch or message; errand, task, commission. keder
dispatch or message; errand, task, commission. poaron
to send a dispatch or message. ilek-
disperse
to disperse, of a crowd. sar₃
display
to exhibit, to display. kapwar
to make a display of spiritual power, authority, or magic. akmanaman
to move upward; to be displayed. kohda
displeased
to be disgusted, to be displeased, to be slighted. mwakar
displeasure
to visibly show one's displeasure at a request. koatoahnien
disposition
homeland, the place one considers home; order, disposition; proper place. soane
dispute
argument, quarrel, dispute; challenge. akamai
contentious, given to getting involved in disputes or quarrels. pwoaren toik
fight, brawl, dispute. menmenperiki
given to domestic disputes or quarrels. angkeikei
war, battle, dispute. moromor
war, particularly the second world war; dispute; very old. daidowa
disqualified
to be out of bounds, in a game; to be disqualified. ommido
disquieting
nerve-wracking, upsetting, disquieting. kasaloh
disregard
to consider to be of no consequence; to demean, to disregard; to hold in contempt, as in court. kasohwe
to disrespect, disregard, dishonor; to treat something or someone as being of no consequence. akamwahliki
to throw away, to get rid of, to discard; to divorce; to abandon; to disregard. kesehla
to throw away, to get rid of, to discard; to divorce; to abandon; to disregard. kesepwekehla
to throw away, to get rid of, to discard; to divorce; to abandon; to disregard. likinpwelihala
disrespect
to disrespect, disregard, dishonor; to treat something or someone as being of no consequence. akamwahliki
disrespectful
disrespectful. kasohwou
disrespectful. kiderensara
disrespectful. sohpowe
disrespectful, discourteous, usually said of children. laumwaumw
dissatisfaction
dissatisfaction, criticism. kaulim
dissatisfied
to be dissatisfied, querulous, or always complaining; to be critical,. kaulim
dissent
to deny; to disagree, to dissent. kasapwunge
dissolve
to cause to melt, to dissolve, to cause something to dissolve in a liquid. kapepeseng
distance
distance. doh
long journey, long distance to be traversed. imwiniak reirei
distant
distant, far off. doh
far apart, distant. dohpeseng
distinct
to be understood, to be clear or distinct; to be thoroughly knowledgeable. wehwe₁
distress
anxiety, distress, worry; restlessness. selit
sadness, sorrow, distress. nsensuwed
sadness, sorrow, distress. selikihr
distressed
poignant, distressed, frustrated. weikek
restless; uncomfortable, causing minor discomfort, distressed. lakalok
restless; uncomfortable, causing minor discomfort, distressed. lokalok
sad, sorry, distressed. nsensuwed
sad, sorry, distressed. selikihr
to be distressed, uneasy, anxious, to be uptight. daid
distressful
confusing, messy, chaotic; distressful, troublesome. kepingiping
distressing
confusion; something that is troublesome or distressing. kepingiping
distribute
one who is in charge of distributing food at a kamadipw. sounne
to be distributed. kanehk
to be distributed. kapahpah
to be distributed. nehnepeseng
to be distributed, to be spread around. pahng₂
to be divided, to be distributed. ne
to be doled out, to be rationed, to be distributed, to be supplied . aikiu
to distribute. kapahpahpeseng
to divide, to distribute. nehk
to dole out, to ration, to distribute, to supply. aikiuih
to formally distribute food at a kamadipw. pwek₄
to formally distribute food at a kamadipw. pwekipwek
distribution
distribution. kanehkpe
division, in arithmetic; distribution. nehne
dole, ration, distribution, supply. aikiu
district
an autonomous paramount chiefdom; a political unit, as a municipality, district, state, country, or kingdom. wehi₂
district, precinct; section; cut in a hill or mountain made for a road. lopidi
distrust
to distrust. seulikih
to distrust. sohlikih
to distrust, to disbelieve. kendenkemwe
distrustful
distrustful, untrustworthy. kasoulikilik
disturb
to disturb or alert by making a pounding noise. kumw
to disturb or alert by making a pounding noise. kumwur
to disturb or interrupt a serious activity, such as the drinking of kava. tiakidi
to disturb with noise. kataironge
disturbance
a disturbance caused by noise. mwesei
disturbance, confusion, disorder, chaos, mess; conflict. pingiping₁
to cause a disturbance, to create confusion. kaping₂
disturbed
mentally disturbed, crazy, insane, berserk; feeble-minded. iahk
disturbing
irritating, disturbing, agitating. kelingeringer
ditch
ditch, trench, groove. warawar₁
dive
to dive for objects on the floor of the ocean or the bed of a stream. duhp₁
to dive headfirst. dikoumoang
to dive into deep water. dikoumoangidi
to dive into deep water. lohpehdi
to go underwater; to dive. du
divide
to be broken or divided into small pieces with the hands, as of breadfruit. pilitik₁
to be divided into groups or sections. apalipeseng
to be divided into large areas or pieces. pwallap
to be divided up into small areas or pieces. pwaltik
to be divided, to be distributed. ne
to be slit, to be cut open; to be operated on; to be divided. pwal
to break apart, of food; to divide. piling
to break or divide into small pieces with the hands, as of breadfruit. pilitikih
to divide land. nehsapw
to divide land. pwalasapw
to divide, to distribute. nehk
to slit, to cut open; to operate on; to divide; to shatter, as glass. pwalang₁
divination
divination, spell, magical rite. pweh
diving knife
sheath knife, hunting knife, diving knife, dagger. sihdnaip
sheath knife, hunting knife, diving knife, dagger. teike
division
division of land. nehsapw
division of land. pwalasapw
division, in arithmetic; distribution. nehne
part, side; division, section; day after tomorrow. pali₁
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
to do division. nehne
divorce
to be divorced from, to be estranged from, to part from, to abstain from; to be weaned from. mweisang
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 throw away, to get rid of, to discard; to divorce; to abandon; to disregard. kesehla
to throw away, to get rid of, to discard; to divorce; to abandon; to disregard. kesepwekehla
to throw away, to get rid of, to discard; to divorce; to abandon; to disregard. likinpwelihala
dizziness
brain; headache, dizziness. mwahliel
dizziness. sahliel
dizzy
dizzy. mwahliel
dizzy; mentally ill or retarded. sahliel
giddy, dizzy. mwahngieng
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
da de di do dr du dw dy -top-
do
to do something by chance; to commit a faux pas. depweila
to do; occurs as wie when used with an incorporated object or when it marks durative aspect. wia
to go without food, or without feasting; to do without; to be without a mate. isol
docile
docile, obedient; pliable, easily bent; flexible. matowato
dock
to anchor, to dock, of a canoe or any vehicle. poudakih
to be anchored, to be docked. poudek
wharf, dock. wap
doctor
doctor. toahkte
doctrine
lesson, teaching, doctrine, sermon. padahk
document
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
dodge
to duck₁, to dodge. sansar₂
to duck₁, to dodge. sarek₁
dog
an uhmw containing only dog. umwun kidi
dog. lipaikoteniap
dog, Canis familiaris. kidi
dog paddle
to dog paddle. pepen lamwer
dog tooth tuna
fish sp., dog tooth tuna, a variety of Gymnasarda unicolor. sileu
doggy bag
a plate of food, intended as a contribution to a party; a party in which such plates of food are used; a doggy bag; the leftovers to be taken home at the end of a meal, a takeout meal. deikaud
dogtooth tuna
fish sp., dogtooth tuna, a variety of Gymnosarda unicolor. manguro
dole
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
doll
doll. toahl₁
dollar
dollar. tala
dolphin fish
fish sp., dolphin fish, mahimahi, Coryphaena hippurus. kohko₁
domesticated
tame; domesticated. mand
donate
to contribute, to donate. doneid
donation
contribution, donation. doneisin
contribution, donation. tou
donkey
ass, donkey. ahs₁
donkey. dongki
don't
don't ever. kale
don't ever. kaleke
donut
doughnut, donut. dohnas
door
the two doors in the rear of a feasthouse, used by the Nahnmwarki and Nahnken. kereilik
a door in the rear of a feasthouse used by the Nahnmwarki. wounmei
door. wenihmw
the door to the underworld, below the ocean, the entrance to the first Heaven of traditional Pohnpeian religion. Wenihmw en Pahsed
the name of one of the rear doors of a nahs, located on the left when facing the platform, used only by the Nahnmwarki. wahnmeimei
the name of one of the rear doors of a nahs, located on the right when facing the platform, used only by the Nahnken. likahdahd
the name of the door located to the left of the main plaform in a nahs. peilpein
the name of the door located to the right of the main plaform in a nahs. peilmwahn
the two doors in the rear of a feasthouse, used by the Nahnmwarki and Nahnken. wenihmw en lempahntamw
dorsal
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
double
double line, cloth that is doubled over, as when sewing a hen. masriapar
to double, as roofing or paper; to make a double lining, as when sewing something. kamasriaparih
double-cross
to double-cross one member of a married couple, as a consequence of participation in an extra-marital affair, to cheat on one's spouse. kauwehdi
to double-cross; to fornicate, to have a sexual affair. kamwahl
double-lined mackerel
fish sp., double-lined mackerel, Grammatorcynus bilineatus. kapou
doubt
hesitation, indecision, doubt. peikasal
doubtful
hesitant, indecisive, waivering, doubtful. peikasal
douche
to douche. mwaur
to douche. mwoumwou
doughnut
doughnut, donut. dohnas
dove
bird sp., Caroline Islands ground dove, Galliclumba kubaryi. peluhs
bird sp., crimson crowned fruit dove, Ptilinopus porphyraceus. kiniwed
down
to come down; to float down. peidihdo
to come down; to float down. peidihdo
down to earth
humble, unassuming, meek, down to earth. nan kapehd ohpampap
humble, unassuming, meek, down to earth. ohpampap
downcast
disappointed, sorrowful, gloomy, downcast. pohtou
downhill
steep, downhill. ukedi
downlike covering
fuzz on the stalk of sugar cane, a downlike covering or material. und
downward
downward; used with verbs of confining or securing to indicate the action has been carried through to its logical conclusion. -di
to move downward; to be taken down. kohdi
downwind
downwind, lower. pahnangi
leeward, downwind, westward. peidi₂
doze
to doze off, to nod when falling asleep. lisoi
to doze off, to nod when falling asleep. lusoi
to doze, to sleep restlessly. lepalep
dozen
dozen. tesin
da de di do dr du dw dy -top-
drag
to be pulled, to be dragged. ruwahdek
to be pulled, to be dragged. urahdek
to drag a canoe after wading or swimming fishermen. kapwowar
to drag something in the water that creates a drag on a canoe or boat. urompw
to drag the roughed-out hull of a canoe. weke
to drag, of a log. kapwo
to pull, to drag. ruwahdekih
to pull, to drag. urahdekih
dragon
dragon. drakon
dragonfly
dragonfly. dempwo₁
dragonfly. menin kahnlipw
drain
to be sprayed; to be drained. kokus
to spray, to cause to flow; to drain. kakus
drama
game, recreation, drama. mwadong
game, recreation, drama. tehnmwel
drape
to spread, as a sheet or blanket; to drape, as with a sheet or blanket. irepe₁
draw
to be tied in a game, to play to a draw. sohpwunas
to draw a line; to inscribe. ele₁
to draw back both arms. ngampeseng
to draw back one's arm. ngap
to draw back one's arm as if to strike a blow. ngapada
to draw lots. doaroapwehda
to draw or fetch water. idip
to draw or fetch water. idipil
to draw or fetch water. ihd₃
to draw or paint, as a picture. mahlen
to give birth; to be a parent; to possess, to draw interest, of money. neitik
to pull together; to close₁, as an umbrella; to draw a group of people together. apihpene
drawer
drawer. ikidasi
drawing
painting, drawing. mahlen
dream
dream; source of a revelation. eliman
dream; source of revelation. ouremen
nightmare; bad dream. poareni
to dream. aliman
to dream. ouraman
to dream about. elimene
to dream about. ouramanih
dreamer
dreamer. sounouremen
dress
dress. likouli
muumuu, an ankle length dress. mwuhmwu
to dress. pwuhrieng
to dress (someone). kapwuhrehng
to dress oneself. likouda
to dress oneself. mwoalada
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 dress someone. kalikawih
to dress someone. kelikawih
dried
dry, dried out. eirpal
to be dried by heat, as of copra or tobacco. kereng
to be dried in the sun. peleng
to be dried up. ngalangalada
to be dried, as of copra or tobacco. reng
drift
to drift, to flow. ahd-
driftwood
tree sp.; very light driftwood; cork. kehpei
drill
drill, brace. mehn pwuropwur
to drill a hole. pwuropwur
to drill a hole in; to make a hole in a coconut. pwure
to train₁, to instruct, to exercise, to drill. kaiahn
to train₁, to instruct, to exercise, to drill. kaiahne
training, instruction, exercise, drill. kaiahn
drink
to be constructed, to be made, to be built; to be created, to be erected; to have been drunk directly from a container. kourekda
anything used for drinking. mehn nimpil
food, drink, provisions. ngko
given to drinking kava. kamamsakau
given to drinking kava. kamemsakau
said of one who drinks kava out of turn, one cup after another. daldod
soft drink, soda, pop. saida
to be constructed, to be made, to be built; to be created, to be erected; to have been drunk directly from a container . kokouda
to construct, to make, to build, to create, as a kousapw, to drink directly from a container. kourakih
to construct, to make, to build, to create, as a kousapw, to drink directly from a container. koureke
to construct, to make, to build; to create, as a kousapw to erect; to drink directly from a container. kawada
to consume, to eat or drink; to receive communion. tungoal
to consume, to eat or drink; to receive communion. tungoale
to drink. dakadak
to drink. dakeh
to drink. kautoke
to drink. koautoke
to drink. nim
to drink directly from a container. kokou₂
to drink hastily straight from a container. kuhsuh
to drink kava after it has been served to others, to eat leftovers. kapih₂
to drink kava after it has been served to others, to eat leftovers. kep₁
to drink kava at a second location; to pause while pounding kava so that it may be turned over for further pounding. keidihd
to drink kava immediately after a Nahnmwarki, to drink kava after it has been served to others, to eat leftovers. kepindewehlap₂
to drink kava immediately after a Nahnmwarki, to drink kava after it has been served to others, to eat leftovers. kepindewehlap₂
to drink kava immediately after a Nahnmwarki, to drink kava after it has been served to others, to eat leftovers. kepindewehlape
to drink kava immediately after a Nahnmwarki, to drink kava after it has been served to others, to eat leftovers. kepindewehlape
to drink the first cup of kava. pwelih
to drink water (to quench one's thirst). nimpil
to drink water (to quench one's thirst). urakpil
to drink; to accept atonement, as part of a tohmw ceremony. urak₃
to drink; to accept atonement, as part of a tohmw ceremony. wurak
to eat, drink, or smoke. sohk₁
to informally drink kava; to illicitly drink kava without inviting the Nahnmwarki. takainwel
to take a drink and hold it in the mouth without swallowing. pwere₁
to turn upside down; to drink an entire cup of kava. wekidedi
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
drip
to drip or leak. ding
drive
to drive. undeng
to drive fish into a net. ihdak
to send away, to cast out; to drive fish into a net. kasare
to walk or drive around; to wander about. raun₂
driver
driver. diraiper
driver. undeng
droop
to bend, to droop. itiek
drop
drop. dingiding
drop. mpwi
drop pitch, in baseball. diroap
to alight or step down; to flow or drop, as of a liquid. keredi
to be dropped; to fish with a throwing net. lekidek
to be executed, to be killed, to be put to death; to be dropped, as a case in court. kamala
to be killed, to be executed; to be dropped, as a case in court. kamakamala
to drop into a hole, of a marble in the game anaire. aidda
to drop into a hole, of a marble in the game anaire. airas
to drop something. peid
to drop; to discard. lakid
to throw down, to drop. kesehdi
to throw down, to drop; to defeat in a competion. kese
to throw down, to drop; to defeat in a competion. kesepweke
to throw down, to drop; to defeat in a competion. likinpwelih
to throw; to drop. kos₁
drop off
drop off, edge of a precipice. repwidi
drop off, precipice, cliff, outer edge of the barrier reef. wokidi
drown
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 drown. depwala
drowsiness
drowsiness, insomnia. ikenpwong
drowsy
calm, cool, not easily disturbed; drowsy, of a person. mahnien
drowsy, to feel sleepy during the daytime as a result of staying up at night. ikenpwong
drum
a title, keeper of the drum, drummer. Kiroun Aip₂
an old name for the traditional drum called an aip. peu
drum, as a 55 gallon oil drum. diromkang
the name of a drum. naningintik
the traditional hour-glass shaped Pohnpeian drum. aip
to pat; to slap affectionately; to drum, to play a drum. pikipik
to pat; to slap affectionately; to drum, to play a drum. pikir
drummer
a title, keeper of the drum, drummer. Kiroun Aip₂
drunk
a drunk and disorderly person. sakau suwed
alcoholic, always drunk. nompe
to be intoxicated, to be drunk. keinihn
to be intoxicated, to be drunk. sakaula
to be intoxicated, to be drunk; to have an incurable ailment. luhmwuhmwla
to consume kava, to be intoxicated, to be drunk (a shortened form of sakaula). sakau
to consume kava; to be intoxicated, to be drunk (Kitti pronunciation). soakoa₂
dry
dry, dried out. eirpal
dry, of something that commonly has a moisture content, i.e., wood, one's throat, dirt, but not clothing or dishes; low, of the tide when the bottom is exposed. ngalangal
dry, of the hair or skin. marekeng
of leaves, to turn or begin to dry. mahrdi
to be dry. mad₂
to dry. kammada
to dry. kemmada
to dry, to expose objects to the sun in order to dry them. palang₁
to dry, to warm by heat, as copra or tobacco. karang
very dry. madekeng
withered, dry, dead, of vegetation. meng
dryland taro
a dryland taro (sawa₁) cultivar. analuhlu
a dryland taro (sawa₁) cultivar. derwesu
a dryland taro (sawa₁) cultivar. dinlahwe
a dryland taro (sawa₁) cultivar. enisoupedo
a dryland taro (sawa₁) cultivar. keiwetik
a dryland taro (sawa₁) cultivar. kuwet
a dryland taro (sawa₁) cultivar. lienkuweteleng
a dryland taro (sawa₁) cultivar. pahrotorot
a dryland taro (sawa₁) cultivar. pahtantal
a dryland taro (sawa₁) cultivar. sarawihpe
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
da de di do dr du dw dy -top-
duck₁
to duck₁, to dodge. sansar₂
to duck₁, to dodge. sarek₁
duck₂
duck₂, Aythra fuligula. tehk₂
Ducula oceanica
bird sp., Micronesian pigeon, Ducula oceanica; also used generically for any pigeon. mwuroi
dug
to be dug out, to be excavated. weiweida
to be dug, to be buried. ser-
dull
dull colored. pohmarungurung
dull or old-looking, of inanimate objects. moarungurung
dull, blunt. kons
dull, stupid, ignorant. wonpwong
dumb
extremely stupid, silly, idiotic, simple, dumb. pweirengid
mute, dumb, stuttering. lohteng
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
dump
pile of debris, dump. peinikid
dump truck
dump truck. damtrak
dump truck. doamtrak
dumpling
a kind of dumpling stuffed with red bean jam. mansu
dungarees
jeans, dungarees. rausis dengkiri
duplicate
to make more of, to duplicate. katohtowehla
durable
durable in drinking kava, able to outlast all others. mwohdeteng
durable, having the ability to survive either time or circumstance. koato
duration
duration. werei
duress
force, duress. itoit
durian
tree sp., false durian, Pangium edule, edible fruit. duhrien
tree sp., false durian, Pangium edule, edible fruit. rawahn
during
during the time, for a period of, while, until, so long as. erein
dusky-backed shearwater
bird sp., Audobon's shearwater, also called dusky-backed shearwater, Puffinus lherminieri dichrous. lipahrok₁
bird sp., Audobon's shearwater, also called dusky-backed shearwater, Puffinus lherminieri dichrous. lipoahrok
dust
dust. pwelipar
gray, grayish; dust covered. pehsehs
to return to dust, to return to earth. kapwella
duster
broom or duster made from the inner ribs of palm fronds, for use in a feasthouse. lempweinleng
broom or duster made from the inner ribs of palm fronds, for use in residental quarters. kepennok
broom or duster made from the inner ribs of palm fronds, for use in residental quarters. souwel ihmw
dusty
dusty. pwelipar
duty
an assigned responsibility, obligation, or duty. koapwukoa
duty, obligation. ourior
responsibility, obligation, duty. pwukoa
da de di do dr du dw dy -top-
dwarf
a dwarf; leprechaun-like being said to dwell in the forest. sokolei
dwarf forest
an area of dwarf forests located at the top of some mountains. nannahna
dwelling
building, home, dwelling, feasthouse (nahs) or house of a chief. ihmw
building, home, dwelling, feasthouse (nahs) or house of a chief. tehnpas
da de di do dr du dw dy -top-
dye
dye. mehn kodu
to be stained; to be dyed. rei
to dye (something) blue. piluwih
to dye, to stain. kodu
to stain; to dye. reid
dying
to be dying to, to die for, to die because of. mehkihla
dynamic
dynamic, energetic. salekelek
dynamite
dynamite. dainamaid
to dynamite. dainamaid
to dynamite something. dainamaidih
dysentery
dysentery. pekinta
dysentery, with blood in the stool. mwesen ntahkereker
dysentery, with blood in the stool. ntahkereker
to have dysentery. pekinta
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