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each
each. ehu ehu
one by one, each and every, individually. emen emen
eager
to be anxious, eager, restless. lidoar
eagle
eagle. ikel
ear
ear. aipenleng
ear. aipenpwong
ear. koarong
ear. koaronge
ear. saleng
ear infection in babies; accompanied by copious amounts of a smelly, white liquid coming from the ear. saleng mat
earache
earache. saleng medek
earache. soumwahu en saleng medek
early
very early in the morning. sangkenei
earn
to earn money. wiesent
earnestly
anxiously, earnestly. pwangala
earring
earring. tiati₁
earth
dirt, soil, earth, ground. pwehl₁
to return to dust, to return to earth. kapwella
world, earth, planet. sampah
earthly
earthly or temporal thing. mehn sampah
earthquake
earthquake. raradahn sahpw
earthworm
earthworm, intestinal worm; hair roots of kava. kamwatel
earthworm, intestinal worm; hair roots of kava. kamwetel
ease
roomy; free, at ease in doing something; fluent; effortless. maledek
to free; to ease pain; to relieve. kamaiawe
easily
easily. kehn₁
not easily. sekeh
not easily. sekehn
east
east. palimese
Easter
Easter. Ihsder
Easter. Sarawihn Iasada
easy
to make something easier, to facilitate. kamangai
to make something easier, to facilitate. kamengei₁
easy. mengei
easygoing
peaceful, easygoing, unenthusiastic, slow moving, passive, lethargic. meleilei
eat
gluttonous, given to eating too much. engidek
gluttonous, given to eating too much. engine
gluttonous, given to eating too much. mworuhru
said of a male who is careless about what he eats; desiring and performing oral sex. limwengehnge
said of a male who is careless about what he eats; desiring and performing oral sex. limwengemwenge
to consume, to eat or drink; to receive communion. tungoal
to consume, to eat or drink; to receive communion. tungoale
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 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 eat. dipwahk
to eat. kang
to eat. koanoate
to eat. lemwedek
to eat. mwenge
to eat. neminem
to eat. paun₁
to eat. sak₁
to eat. sakan₁
to eat. tipwahk
to eat a snack. merianda
to eat after drinking kava. kenei sakau
to eat after drinking kava. pailoal
to eat before kava. kepsakau
to eat breakfast. deied
to eat breakfast. kemenseng₁
to eat breakfast. mwengehn menseng
to eat breakfast before sunrise, forbidden before fishing. sangkemen
to eat dinner (the evening meal), to eat supper. kasoutik
to eat dinner (the evening meal), to eat supper. koduhsou
to eat dinner (the evening meal), to eat supper. mwengehn soutik
to eat lunch. kasouwas
to eat lunch. mwengehn souwas
to eat meat or fish. irap
to eat meat or fish. sali
to eat meat or fish along with some carbohydrate source. irepe₂
to eat meat or fish along with some carbohydrate source. selie
to eat only meat, to eat only one thing. ikoaik
to eat raw (fish). wet₂
to eat raw (fish). wete
to eat raw fish or raw meat of any kind. sasimi
to eat something accidentally; to engage in oral sex with. kangada
to eat voraciously. lomwod
to eat with the Nahnmwarki or Nahnken. pohnkoiohlap
to eat, drink, or smoke. sohk₁
to eat, said only of infants. mehme₂
to eat, to taste, used derogatorily. nam
to remain awake all night, as at a wake; to eat dinner at night. kesihpwong
to want to eat a lot of something. soangoare
eaves
eaves of a building. ekipir
eaves of heaven, horizon; the place beyond the horizon. kutoareileng dapwaiso
eaves of heaven; horizon, the place beyond the horizon. kutoarenleng
eaves, of a house or building. kutoar
eavesdrop
said of one who engages in the reciprocal exchange of information; said of one who eavesdrops on others. poarongorong
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eccentric
eccentric, erratic. ketselewi
eccentric, erratic. saruwaru
eccentric, erratic. sarwaru
Echidna polyzona
salt water eel, Echidna polyzona, commonly found on the barrier reef; also used as a generic term for all saltwater eels. lapwed
echo
echo. kamahlahl₂
echo. kihkioaroahr
echo. limwereniak
echo; barely discernable sound from a distant source. moahd
to echo, as a bell or as the sound of a kava pounding stone. wawair
eclipse
eclipse. eklips
economize
to economize on; to use wisely. kirawih
economy
economy. ikonomi
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Eden
Eden. Ihden
edge
drop off, edge of a precipice. repwidi
edge. keile
face; facade; upper part of yam, taro, pineapple, etc.; edge of a reef. mese
seaward edge of a mangrove swamp. imwiniak
seaward edge of a mangrove swamp. pahniak
the edge of a site prepared for a traditional ground oven (uhmw), marked by two logs and a pile of stones that serve as a wall; the edge of the trodden path of a chicken trap. mparang
the edge of a site prepared for a traditional ground oven (uhmw), marked by two logs and a pile of stones that serve as a wall; the edge of the trodden path of a chicken trap. mparang
the edge of a trodden path mark by aligned stones. kehn arahr
the edge of the floor at the right wing of a feasthouse between uhloak and semenloak. wounken
to be sharpened, to have an edge put on something. adahd
to sharpen, to put an edge on something. ede₂
to tremble or shake; to be on edge, of the teeth. rer
edit
to inspect, examine, check; to review, to edit. dawih
Edolisoma tenvirostre inseperatum
bird sp., cicada bird, Edolisoma tenvirostre inseperatum. totopai
educate
to enlighten, to educate. kamarainih
education
enlightenment, education. kamarain
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eel
a salt water eel, commonly found on the barrier reef. rap₁
a sp. of eel that lives in mangrove swamps. mwasaut
a sp. of salt water eel with a slender body and black and white stripes, found in waters with a sandy bottom. nahlipwuloiloi
an eel, commonly found in mangrove swamps. mwaso
an eel, commonly found in mangrove swamps. mwesot
fresh water eel. kemisik
freshwater eel. lasi
moray eel, Gymnothorax javanicus, commonly found in deep water. lapwedehlam
salt water eel, Echidna polyzona, commonly found on the barrier reef; also used as a generic term for all saltwater eels. lapwed
salt water eel, a generic term. ihd₄
salt water eel, commonly found along the edge of mangrove swamps. lapweden pahniak
salt water eel, commonly found in muddy areas. limwahnsaleng
the sacred eel that lived in a well on Idehd that embodied Nahnisohnsapw. Nahn Samwohl
the sacred eel whose corpse gave rise to utiak, a number of banana cultivars. Mwasenleng
the sacred eel whose corpse gave rise to a unique banana cultivar. Mwesenleng
eel goddess
the Pohnpeian eel goddess. Ilake
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efface
to delete, to obliterate, to efface something. dilihdih
to delete, to obliterate, to efface;. dilihd
effect
effect. katepe
having a bad effect, providing bad results. lipwsuwed
having an effect, effective, efficient. lipwan
of good effect; providing good results. lipwamwahu
paint; initial effects of kava or alcohol. litepw
paint; initial effects of kava or alcohol. litopw
to take a step, to set one's footing; to land, to alight, of anything capable of flight; in the water, to touch the bottom with one's feet; of kava, to begin to have an effect on one; to settle, of liquids. sok₁
effective
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
dense, tightly woven or packed; effective, in communcation. keirek₁
having an effect, effective, efficient. lipwan
to take hold, to stick; to be effective. man
effeminate
effeminate, woman-like. mwomwenli
effeminate, woman-like. pohnli
of a man, effeminate; of a woman, masculine; of a peaceful nature. piledek
efficient
having an effect, effective, efficient. lipwan
effort
collaborative effort; collaboration, cooperation, joined forces, solidarity. angin kehlap
collaborative effort; collaboration, cooperation, joined forces, solidarity. engin kehlap
effortless
roomy; free, at ease in doing something; fluent; effortless. maledek
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egg
egg of a nut. kakupwel
egg; a small yam that can be carried by hand. kutohr
egg; zero, as a score. damango
nit, the egg of a louse. dihl₂
rotten egg. pweisenwair
eggplant
eggplant, Solanum melongena. ekpland
eggplant, Solanum melongena. nasupi
eggplant, Solanum melongena. pringihnas
eggplant, Solanum melongena. wahntuhke toantoal
egocentric
always wanting to be recognized first, egocentric. akomwohmwo
egoistic
greedy; egoistic. mwoaruhru
Egretta sacra
bird sp., Pacific reef heron, Egretta sacra. kewelik
bird sp., Pacific reef heron, Egretta sacra. kowelik
Egypt
Egypt. Ekipten
Egypt. Ihsip
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ehu
fish sp., ehu, red snapper, Etelis carbunculus. lol
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eight
eight. ewel₂
eight. walipit
eight. waluh
eight. welewel
eight. welidip
eight. welidun
eight. weliel
eight. welihi
eight. welika
eight. welikap
eight. welikin
eight. welikis
eight. welimen
eight. welimwodol
eight. welimwut
eight. welipa
eight. welipak
eight. welipali
eight. welipar
eight. welipei
eight. welipit
eight. welipoar
eight. welipwidik
eight. welipwoat
eight. welipwong
eight. welipwuloi
eight. welira
eight. welisel
eight. welisop
eight. welisou
eight. welisu
eight. welite
eight. welitumw
eight. wellep
eight. weluhmw
eight billion
eight billion. wellik
eight hundred
eight hundred. welipwiki
eight hundred million
eight hundred million. welisapw
eight hundred thousand
eight hundred thousand. wellopw
eight million
eight million. welirar
eight thousand
eight thousand. welikid
eighteenth
eighth night after the new moon, eighteenth night of the Pohnpeian lunar cycle. mas ewel
eighth
eighth night after the new moon, eighteenth night of the Pohnpeian lunar cycle. mas ewel
eighty
eighty. weliakan
eighty. welihsek
eighty. welingoul
eighty million
eighty million. welidep
eighty thousand
eighty thousand. welinen
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ejaculate
prone to premature ejaculation. kehn nek
prone to premature ejaculation. kehnek
to be finished; to be depleted or out of; to climax or ejaculate. nek₁
to gush; to climax or ejaculate. kus
eject
the act of ejecting or discarding. sipedek
to be cast out, to be evicted, to be expelled, to be ejected. pekousda
to be ejected, to be banished. pokous
to eject. kiedala
to eject, to banish, to cast out, to throw out. kausada
to expel, to eject from; to cause to fade. kasarehsang
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Elaeocarpus carolinensis
tree sp., Elaeocarpus carolinensis, used for making canoe hulls, highly valued for its lumber. sadak
Elaesis guineensis
African oil palm, Elaesis guineensis, introduced by the Japanese for its oil. apwuraiasi
African oil palm, Elaesis guineensis, introduced by the Japanese for its oil. nihn aprika
Elagatis bipinnulatus
fish sp., rainbow runner, Elagatis bipinnulatus; normally found in lagoon and patch reefs, and barrier reef. mwunseik
elbow
elbow, the outer curve of something. keimwin peh
elder
elder in the Protestant church, a rank above souleng and below sounkohwa. elter
the elders of a kinship group. mesenih en keinek
elderly
elderly female. lialaud
election
election, raffle, lottery, vote. usuhs
election, selection, choice. pilipil
electrician
electrician. sounwielioal
electricity
a meter used for prepaid electricity, as well as the electricity itself. kahspawer
electricity; electric light₁, flashlight, headlight. dengki
lightning, electricity. lioal
elegant
looking good, elegant; appropriate. pa₄
to be elegant, to look good in one's clothing. pahieng
elementary
elementary. elemenderi
Eleocharis ochrostachys
plant spp., Eleocharis ochrostachys, Rhynchospora rugosa subsp. lavarum, and Schoenus achaetus. matamat₂
elephant
elephant. elipant
elephant ear taro
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. wehd
elephantiasis
lymphatic filariasis, elephantiasis; enlarged testicles. liengimat
Eleusine indica
grass spp., crow-foot grass, Chrysopogon aciculatus or Eleusine indica. rehtakai
elevate
to elevate, to raise. kailehda
elevated
elevated, high. ile
very high, elevated. ileile
very high, elevated. ilihle
elevation
elevation, height. ile
elevator
elevator. elepeider
eleventh
first night after a new moon; eleventh night of the lunar cycle when tracking the delayed lunar rising. mas ehd
elope
to run off with, to elope; to escape, to flee. sopohla
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e-mail
e-mail. ihmeil
embarrasing
humiliating, embarrasing, shameful. kasaroh
embarrasment
shame, embarrasment, humiliation. liroar
shame, embarrasment, humiliation. saroh
embarrass
to embarrass. kanamenekih
to humiliate, to embarrass, to shame. kasarowe
embarrassed
bashful, embarrassed, ashamed. liroar
bashful, embarrassed, ashamed. saroh
shy; embarrassed, usually said of girls. mwomwitik
to be bashful, to be embarrassed, to be ashamed. liroaridi
to be bashful, to be embarrassed, to be ashamed. namenekda
to be bashful, to be embarrassed, to be ashamed. sarohdi
to be embarrassed by the unexpected. sihdiro
embarrassment
an expression used when another attempts to cover up his embarrassment. tehtehn likamwada
embarrassment. kanamenekpe
embassy
embassy. empasi
embellish
to beautify, to embellish, to decorate; to glorify. kalingana
to beautify, to embellish, to decorate; to glorify. kelingana
ember
a piece of burning wood used to start a fire, brand, ember. lepin sepwil₁
cinder, ember, charcoal, coal of a fire. mwoalus
ember. semwit
embezzlement
embezzlement. kepidek keseulikilik
embrace
embrace, hug. dakpwoalleng
embrace, hug. pwoaloapwoal
to embrace, to hug. dakpwoallenge
to embrace, to hug. pwoale
to hold against one's chest; to embrace someone or something, as a mother cradling her child. roapwoahnge
embroider
to embroider. deiad
to embroider something. deiade
embroidery
a type of embroidery. deikapwur
a type of embroidery, using x-stitches. deikilelenwad
embroidery. deiad
emergency
emergency. emersensi
emetic
an emetic; nausea. mehn mwus
emission
nocturnal emission of semen, wet dream. ouraman en enihwo
emotion
belly, guts, stomach; seat of the emotions. kapehd
emotional
high strung, easily angered, emotional. kapehd tikitik
emperor fish
fish sp., emperor fish. samwei
fish sp., emperor fish, possibly Lethrinus harak. samwei pwet
fish sp., emperor fish, possibly Lethrinus harak, found in fringing reef, lagoon and patch reefs, and barrier reef. samwei medi
fish sp., emperor fish, possibly Lethrinus lentjan. medi
fish sp., emperor fish, possibly orangefin emperor, Lethrinus kallopterus; normally found on the fringing reef, and lagoon and patch reefs. ikiepw
fish sp., emperor fish, possibly yellow stripe emperor, Lethrinus ramak. samwein pohn rar
emphatic pronoun
emphatic pronoun. pronaun rengen
employment
occupation, task, employment, responsibility, deed. doahk
empower
to be made official, to be authorized, to be given official approval, to be empowered. kamanaman
to make official, to authorize, to give official approval to, to empower. kamana
empty
empty. sedar
empty. tehn₁
slit, crack, small opening, empty space, outer space, air space. nanwehwe
to clean thoroughly; to empty thoroughly, of a container. kaminehsang
empty-handed
to be unburdened or empty-handed; to travel without provisions; to be unarmed, to have no weapon. kahiep
empty-headed
empty-headed. peunmoang
empty-headed, ignorant, lacking knowledge, uncultured, having no understanding of Pohnpeian culture (tiahk). marasaras
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enact
to create, to erect, to deliberate, to enact, as in enacting a law. kou-
encircle
to be enclosed, to be penned up, to be fenced in, to be walled off, to be encircled. kel
to encircle, to go around; to circle. kapil
to encircle, to surround. litehwih
to enclose, to pen₁ up, to fence, to wall off, to encircle. kele
to put a circle around something, to encircle. kapwonopwone
to wrap around, to encircle. lukom
enclitic
enclitic. enklidik
enclitic adverb. enklidik adperip
enclose
to be enclosed, to be penned up, to be fenced in, to be walled off, to be encircled. kel
to enclose, to pen₁ up, to fence, to wall off, to encircle. kele
to spread everywhere, to surround, to enclose. kipe
enclosure
enclosure, pen₁, fence, wall, as of a fort; an encircling fish net. kehl₂
encounter
an accidental sexual encounter. keserenial
to cause or bring about a meeting or encounter. katuh
to encounter. lelehng
to encounter. lelohng
encourage
to encourage, to motivate. koangoange
to strengthen, to encourage; to confirm, as in the confirmation rite in the church. kakehlailih
to strengthen, to heal, to encourage; to confirm. kakehla
to strengthen, to heal, to encourage; to confirm. kakehlaka
encouragement
to be strengthened; to get encouragement. kakehlail
end
bottom, the lowest part of a yam or tuber, the interior end of a channel. kapi₁
either end of a canoe. keimwinwar
end, limit, boundary. idi
end, of an event; result, consequence. imwilah
having a good ending or outcome. imwilamwahu
large end of a canoe; the end toward the base of the tree trunk from which the hull was carved. imwilap
pointed end. timwi
small end of a canoe; the end toward the upper part of the tree trunk from which the hull was carved. imwitik
tail, tip, end, extreme; bottom of a skirt. iki
the end of the world. imwin sampah
the end of time, the end of the world, believed to be some time in the distant future. imwin ansou
the end of time, the end of the world, believed to be some time in the distant future. imwin kawa
the final cup of kava, marking the end of the kava ritual, either as a consequence of the Nahnmwarki's departure or because the kava is stale, in which case fresh kava is brought and the ritual begins anew; end, last one. kodie
to be at the end of something. ikiala
to be concluded, to be ended. erala
to be ended, terminated, or stopped; to be amputated. tok₁
to be ended, terminated, or stopped; to be amputated. tuk
to be ended, to be completed. sapwala
to be ended, to be terminated. kasapwala
to end the rhythmic pounding of a kava stone, preceding the preparation of kava. uridi
to end the yam season; to have this feast. kaidisol
to end the yam season; to have this feast. keidisol
to end, to complete, to terminate. kasapwahla
to reach the end or limit; to start to rise, of the tide. id₃
to stop something from continuing, to conclude, to put an end to. kairala
top, summit, end, outcome, extremity. imwi
endeavor
any competition of throwing, jumping, kicking, diving, etc.; endeavor. akedei
ending
ending, termination. kasapwala
endure
to be injured; to endure an injury. lipwalipwda
to suppress, as a cry of pain, a cough, laughter, or a bowel movement; to tolerate, to endure. koatoane
to tolerate, to stand, to endure. pwerieng
enemy
adversary, enemy. imwintihti
energetic
dynamic, energetic. salekelek
energetic, forceful. angiangin
hard working in feast activities, energetic. dingngang
energetically
unlucky, unfortunate; energetically, powerfully. maiai
energy
air, gas, atmosphere, breeze, wind₁, fumes; energy, aura. ahng₁
engagement
engagement. inoun pwopwoud
engine
machine, engine, outboard motor. misihn
English
English. lokaiahn wai
Enhalus acoroides
seagrass sp., Enhalus acoroides. oaloahdilap
enjoin
to order; to enjoin. kehkehlingki
enjoy
to be delighted at or for, to enjoy; to be proud of. pohlaulki
to enjoy, of any intoxicating drink. kamam
to enjoy, of any intoxicating drink. kamem
to go out for fresh air, to find a location in order to enjoy the breeze. kehngitik
to go out for fresh air, to find a location in order to enjoy the breeze. pohnieng
to go out for fresh air, to find a location in order to enjoy the breeze. pohres
enjoyment
delight, enjoyment; pride. pohlaul
enlarge
to increase, to enlarge. kalaude
enlighten
to enlighten, to educate. kamarainih
enlightened
bright, either with reference to light or intelligence; civilized, enlightened. marain
enlightenment
enlightenment, education. kamarain
the period of enlightenment, the period of Christianity. Mwein Marain
enough
Enough!, Stop!. eriher
to be enough, adequate, ample, sufficient. itar
to be too much, excessive, more than enough. depala
enslave
to enslave. kaliduwih
ensnare
to entrap, to ensnare. nsare
entangle
of strand, to be twisted; to be entangled; to writhe with hate or pain. pinipinpene
enter
to enter. pedolong
to enter. pidolong
to enter a body, as a spirit entering the body of a possessed person. tihada
to enter a body, as a spirit entering the body of a possessed person. tihda
entertain
to entertain; to baby-sit; to pamper to excess. kamahlahle
to entertain; to baby-sit; to pamper to excess. kamwait
entertainment
causing loneliness; failing to provide entertainment, boring. kasangat
entertainment; serenade. kamahlahl₁
entertainment; serenade. kemweit
enthusiasm
having a large impact, forceful; full of enthusiasm. sangin
enthusiastic
enthusiastic, always wanting to part of a group or activity. pwuken keiieng
entice
to entice. kensoare
to entice someone to go someplace. kapahle
to entice, to tempt; to lure, to seduce. popohnwangingih
to tempt, to entice. kasongosong
entire
entire, whole, as in Pohnpeiuh. uh₈
entire, whole, unanimous, complete; normal. unsek
whole, entire, intact. pwon
entourage
entourage, contingent, those who travel with royalty. iangahng
entrance
the door to the underworld, below the ocean, the entrance to the first Heaven of traditional Pohnpeian religion. Wenihmw en Pahsed
the entrance to the left platform of a feasthouse. karadak en oloiso
the entrance to the left wing of a feasthouse. keradadak en oloiso
the entrance to the right platform of a feasthouse. karadak en serihso
the entrance to the right wing of a feasthouse; the use of the outrigger side of a canoe by ipwin pohn warawar. keradak en serihso
entrap
to entrap, to ensnare. nsare
entreat
to negotiate; to entreat. pehngidpene
entryway
gate, entryway. ewenkel
enumerate
to enumerate. pahng₁
envelope
envelope. empelop
envelope. pwuhdo
envious
extremely envious or jealous. peirin
to be bothered by something insignifican; to be envious, to hold a grudge. lingohtik
to be jealous, to be envious. luwak
environment
creation; environment, nature, resource. kepikipik
the domestic environment. nan imwalap
envoy
messenger, envoy. menin keder
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Ephesians
Ephesians, a book in the Kadehde Mering. Episos
ephod
ephod, a type of shoulder garment resembling a vest with an attached pouch, made of expensive and colorful cloth. ihpod
Epibulus insidiator
fish sp., slingsaw wrasse, Epibulus insidiator. malekelek
epicanthic
stiff; straight; also used to describe eyes with an epicanthic fold. dengideng
epilepsy
epilepsy. soumwahu en rerrer
epilepsy. soumwahu rerrer
epileptic
to be epileptic. soumwahu en rerrer
to be epileptic. soumwahu rerrer
Epinephelus coeruleopunctatus
fish sp., snowy grouper, a variety of Epinephelus coeruleopunctatus. sammenip
fish sp., whitespotted grouper, Epinephelus coeruleopunctatus. mwanger en nanipil
Epinephelus fasciatus
fish sp., black-tipped grouper, Epinephelus fasciatus. senser₃
Epinephelus fuscoguttatus
fish sp., brown-marbled grouper, Epinephelus fuscoguttatus. ripwiripw₂
fish sp., brown-marbled grouper, Epinephelus fuscoguttatus. rupwurupw
Epinephelus hexagonatus
starspotted grouper, Epinephelus hexagonatus, normally found on fringing, lagoon, and patch reefs, as well as the barrier reef; any of a number of Serranidae spp. mwanger
Epinephelus macrospilos
fish sp., snubnose grouper, Epinephelus macrospilos. mwanger pwet
Epinephelus malabaricus
fish sp., malabar grouper, Epinephelus malabaricus. mwanger ripwiripw
Epinephelus morrhua
fish sp., narrow curve-banded grouper, Epinephelus morrhua. kiol en pohnwol
Epinephelus polyphekadion
fish sp., camouflage grouper, Epinephelus polyphekadion. mwanger en nannamw
fish sp., camouflage grouper, Epinephelus polyphekadion. widir
Epinephelus septembasciatus
fish sp., seven banded grouper, Epinephelus septembasciatus. deiahwe
Epinephelus septemfasciatus
fish sp., bridled grouper, Epinephelus septemfasciatus. maud
ea ec ed ee ef eg eh ei ej el em en ep eq er es et eu ev ex ey ez -top-
Equador
Equador. Ekwatohr
equal
equal, even, flush, parallel, in unison. pahrek
to be equal; to be the same as. ras₁
equalize
to align, to equalize, to level. kapahrek₂
to equalize. kapahrak
equate
to equate, to compare in terms of size; to imitate. kasosohng
equational sentence
equational sentence. sendens peiiai
equator
region, large area of land; either the prime meridian or the equator. pwallap
equidistant
to share a border, boundary, or limit; to be equidistant from one another. pohnihrpene
ea ec ed ee ef eg eh ei ej el em en ep eq er es et eu ev ex ey ez -top-
era
era, period of time, reign. mwehi
era, reign. keirier
the American era. Mwein Amerika
the American era. Mwein Merika
the first of the four historical eras into which Pohnpeian history is sometimes divided. Mwehi Keieu
the first of the four historical eras into which Pohnpeian history is sometimes divided, the era of the common people. Mwein Aramas
the first of the four historical eras into which Pohnpeian history is sometimes divided, the era of spiritual ancestors. Mwein Eni Kan
the first of the four historical eras into which Pohnpeian history is sometimes divided, the era of building. Mwein Kawa
the fourth of the four historical eras into which Pohnpeian history is sometimes divided, the foreign era. Mwehi Kapahieu
the fourth of the four historical eras into which Pohnpeian history is sometimes divided, the foreign era. Mwein Wai
the missionary era, also sometime identified as Mwein Marain. Mwein Misioneri
the second of the four historical eras into which Pohnpeian history is sometimes divided, the era of the Saudeleur. Mwehi Keriau
the second of the four historical eras into which Pohnpeian history is sometimes divided, the era of the Saudeleur. Mwein Saudeleur
the third of the four historical eras into which Pohnpeian history is sometimes divided, the era of the Nahnmwarkis which begins with the fall of the Saudeleur. Mwehi Kesiluh
the third of the four historical eras into which Pohnpeian history is sometimes divided, the era of the Nahnmwarkis which begins with the fall of the Saudeleur. Mwein Nahnmwarki
erase
to be erased. irihrla
to rub; to erase. iris
erect
to be constructed, to be made, to be built; to be created, to be erected; to have been drunk directly from a container. kourekda
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 be standing, to be erect. kehleng
to be standing, to be erect. kesihnen
to be standing, to be erect. keuhleng
to construct, to make, to build; to create, as a kousapw to erect; to drink directly from a container. kawada
to create, to erect, to deliberate, to enact, as in enacting a law. kou-
erection
to have an erection. kekel
Eretmochelys imbricata
turtle sp., hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata. sapwake
erotic
causing an erotic feeling. kasengeu
to trigger an erotic feeling. kasengeuwih
errand
dispatch or message; errand, task, commission. ilek₁
dispatch or message; errand, task, commission. keder
dispatch or message; errand, task, commission. poaron
given to sending others on repeated errands. dunenilek
given to sending others on repeated errands. pekehilek
to be dispatched, to be messaged; to be on an errand, to be tasked or commissioned. ilek₁
to be dispatched, to be messaged; to be on an errand, to be tasked or commissioned. keder
to be dispatched, to be messaged; to be on an errand, to be tasked or commissioned. poaron
to run an errand. wisikilek
to send one on an errand; to operate a machine; to supervise an activity or business. katanga
erratic
eccentric, erratic. ketselewi
eccentric, erratic. saruwaru
eccentric, erratic. sarwaru
erratic; hypocritical, two-faced. koweikohdo
erratic; hypocritical, two-faced. lisalselewi
erroneous
mistake, incorrect, wrong, erroneous. sapwung
error
a sacred mistake or error, referring to the intentional ignoring by a chief of a transgression by a member of the royalty. sapwungiso
mistake, error. sapwung
to cause to be in error; to fail to fulfill; to falsify. kasapwungehla
erudition
erudition, learning. ertik
erudition, learning. irtik
erupt
to explode, to erupt. pos₂
erythrina
plant sp., erythrina, Erythrina fusca. paramwahn
Erythrina fusca
plant sp., erythrina, Erythrina fusca. paramwahn
Erythrina variegata
tree sp., Erythrina variegata, noted for its light soft wood; used medicinally and for making canoes. pahr₂
tree sp., Erythrina variegata, noted for its light soft wood; used medicinally and for making canoes. parepein
Erythrura trichroa
bird sp., blue-faced parrotfinch, Erythrura trichroa; some speakers reverse the meanings of likedipwahpwa and likedipwuhpwu. likedipwahpwa
ea ec ed ee ef eg eh ei ej el em en ep eq er es et eu ev ex ey ez -top-
escape
to escape. pit-
to escape, to be relocated. lipada
to flee, to escape, to run away. tangdowi
to rescue, to free an animal or a person, to allow to escape; to salvage. kapit₃
to run off with, to elope; to escape, to flee. sopohla
escort
to be lead₁ or guided, to be escorted. pakahr
to lead₁ or guide; to escort someone to some place. kahre
esophagus
esophagus. daunmwenge
essential
essential to one's life, highly valued. mourin
establish
to establish; to give a historic account₂ of. padokada
to establish; to give a historic account₂ of. poadokada
estate
a group of estates or land holdings. kahnsapw
inheritance, estate. sohso
esteem
esteem, admiration. adamwahu
esteem, admiration. soaramwahu
esteemed
high ranking, esteemed, great,. lapalap
Esther
Esther, a book in the Kadehde Mering (Old Testament). Ester
estimate
estimate, estimation. kendo
to estimate. kendo
to estimate or approximate a time or a weight as closely as possible, to zero in. paunehiengete
estimation
estimate, estimation. kendo
estranged
to be divorced from, to be estranged from, to part from, to abstain from; to be weaned from. mweisang
estuary
estuary, mouth of a river. kepinpil
estuary, mouth of a river. nan kepinpil
ea ec ed ee ef eg eh ei ej el em en ep eq er es et eu ev ex ey ez -top-
etcetera
thing; etcetera, and others. ape₁
Etelis carbunculus
fish sp., ehu, red snapper, Etelis carbunculus. lol
Etelis coruscans
fish sp., longtail red snapper, onaga, Etelis coruscans. lol maswalek
etiquette
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
ea ec ed ee ef eg eh ei ej el em en ep eq er es et eu ev ex ey ez -top-
Eucharist
Holy Communion, Eucharist. Kamadipw Sarawi
Eudynamis taitensis
bird sp., long-tailed cuckoo, Eudynamis taitensis. likopirei
eulogy
eulogy . sakaradahn eimwolu
Europe
Europe. Iurop
Euthynnus affinis
fish sp., kawakawa, Euthynnus affinis. sidaudau
ea ec ed ee ef eg eh ei ej el em en ep eq er es et eu ev ex ey ez -top-
evacuate
to evacuate one's bowels, to have a bowel movement. sak₂
evaluator
field inspector; monitor; evaluator. soundou₂
evasive
evasive, always unwilling to do something, disagreeable. ketiamau₁
evasive, tricky, dishonest. katik₄
Eve
Eve. Ihp
even
always wanting to be even, given to repaying in kind. akdupudup
always wanting to be even, given to repaying in kind. akodop
equal, even, flush, parallel, in unison. pahrek
evening
sunset, evening. kihrsou
sunset, evening. ninsoutik
sunset, evening. soutik
evening, at twilight. ninsihpene
this evening. eten
event
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 hold a sporting event for. kamwadonge
ever
ever, by any chance. katiala
everlasting
everlasting. soutuk
everlasting, constant, permanent. poatoapoat
unceasing, everlasting; infinite. sekehtok
every
every, all. koaruhsie
everything
everything. mehkoaros
evict
to be cast out, to be evicted, to be expelled, to be ejected. pekousda
eviction
an oral eviction notice. pekous
evidence
certificate; evidence. mehn kadehde
testimony, evidence. kadehde
evident
clear, evident, obvious, noticeable. sansal
clear, evident, obvious; well-known. dehde
evil spirit
evil spirit, demon. ngehn suwed
ea ec ed ee ef eg eh ei ej el em en ep eq er es et eu ev ex ey ez -top-
exactly
exactly. medel₁
exaggerate
boastful, given to exaggerating one's own importance, excessively proud. aksuwei
boastful, loudmouthed, boisterous, given to exaggeration. aulaud
boastful, loudmouthed, boisterous, given to exaggeration. oulaud
exaggeration
boastful, loudmouthed, boisterous, given to exaggeration. aulaud
boastful, loudmouthed, boisterous, given to exaggeration. oulaud
exalt
to be exalted, to be promoted. lapalapala
to try to exalt oneself by flattering or presenting gifts to one's superiors, to fawn over. alkeniken
examination
judgement, prediction, examination. kedeuleng
judgement, prediction, examination. kedirlap
judgement, prediction, examination, forecast. keseu₁
test, examination. des
to take a test or examination. des
to take a test or examination. sikeng
examine
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 examine, to have a physical examination. kensa
to hang; to weigh; to examine, to diagnose, to make a choice, to guess. teneki
to inspect, examine, check; to review, to edit. dawih
to inspect, examine, or check; to patrol. dou₃
to interview; to examine someone's ability. kederpohnpehih
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
examiner
laboratory technician, medical examiner; judge, in a competition; reviewer; customs agent, baggage inspector. sounkeseu
example
example. karasepe
example, model for behavior. kahlimengipe
example; exhibit. mehn kasansal
scandal, bad example. engsuwed
scandal; bad example. ahngsuwed
to follow in the footsteps of, to set an example for. kahlemengih
to follow in the footsteps of, to set an example for. kahlimangih
to lead₁ or guide; to set an example for; to advise; to give directions. kaweid
to lead₁ or guide; to set an example for; to advise; to give directions. kepindewe
to provide an example; to make an analogy, to make a comparison; to point out a paradox. karasaras
exasperate
to be exasperated, to be infuriated. pwukoanlok
to provoke, to irritate, to exasperate, to aggravate. kamwoaronge
excavate
to be dug out, to be excavated. weiweida
to dig, to excavate. weir₁
excavator
excavator (heavy equipment). ekskepeider
excavator (heavy equipment). eskepeider
exceed
exceed, surpass. siksang
to exceed. kasikala
to go beyond, to exceed, to surpass, to overtake. sipele
to surpass, to outdo, to exceed. kalikala
exceedingly
exceedingly, excessively. mwuledek
excellency
excellency, highness, used to address a Nahnmwarki, originally used only to address Isokelekel; he later elevated other high chiefs to the title of Nahnmwarki, such as the chiefs of Kitti and Sokehs. Wasa Lapalap
excellent
extremely attractive, excellent. suwanawan
sharp, keen; acute; excellent. eingar
excess
surplus, excess, remainder. peisenge
excessive
to be too much, excessive, more than enough. depala
excessively
exceedingly, excessively. mwuledek
too, excessively. nohken
too, excessively. nohn
exchange
an exchange of agricultural products for fish. sewenmwomw
an exchange of fish and land products, when there is more fish than land products, thus bringing embarrasment to those who brought the land products. sarepen kapas
the exchange or swapping of spouses. isipal
to alternate, to exchange, as a position or load. peisipal
to conduct a public hearing; to exchange public insults or innuendoes. koarongorong
to exchange. kawiliali
to exchange. kohkang
to exchange information; to consult. kasahnwar
to exchange insults and innuendoes, between two adult males. kedeumen
to exchange the lead, as in racing; to be tied, of a score in a game. peiai
to exchange; to be changed, to be substituted, to be replaced. wiliali
to mix liquids with non-liquids; to exchange agricultural products for fish. sewe₁
to mix liquids with non-liquids; to exchange agricultural products for fish. sowe₁
excite
to kindle, to cause a fire to flare up; to provoke, to excite. okanda
to sexually excite someone. kamwesewih
excited
sexually excited. kamweseu
to be surprised, astonished, amazed, or shocked; to get excited; to be disappointed. pwuhrleng
to be surprised, astonished, amazed, or shocked; to get excited; to be disappointed. pwuriamwei
to become suddenly excited, to fly₂ off the handle, to show jealousy openly. pihrda
excluded
to be independent, to be different, to be excluded from the group, to be special. tohrohr
exclusively
only, exclusively. tohr₁
excuse
Excuse me!, Forgive me!. mahkehngie
a speech of apology; apology, pardon, excuse. sakaradahn misik
a speech of apology; apology, pardon, excuse. sekeren misik
apology; excuse. peikid
excuse. poadoarepen
excuse me, look out. kalei
excuse me, look out. kalekei
forgiveness, excuse. ledeulap
to excuse, to apologize. wiepeikid
to forgive; to overlook, to excuse. ledeulapih
to forgive; to overlook, to excuse. ledeulepe
to forgive; to overlook, to excuse. ledeulepih
execute
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 kill, to execute; to turn off, as a light or engine. kemehla
exercise
to train₁, to instruct, to exercise, to drill. kaiahn
to train₁, to instruct, to exercise, to drill. kaiahne
training, instruction, exercise, drill. kaiahn
exhale
to exhale, to breathe a sigh of relief. esingekidi
exhaust
to exhaust, to tire out. kapwanga
exhausted, of land as a result of overcultivation, especially of kava; barren, of farm land. mohndok
to be completed, of a task; to be exhausted, of supplies. nekla
to be exhausted, of a supply; to be extinct; to be annihilated, to be destroyed. mwomwala
to deplete, to exhaust. sekirawihdi
to exhaust. karosala
to exhaust a supply of something. kamwoamwasang
to exhaust, of a supply. kamwamw
exhibit
a prefix attached to adjectives or nouns, meaning to demonstrate or to exhibit a trait. ak-
example; exhibit. mehn kasansal
to be exposed, to be exhibited. kasansal
to exhibit ones naked body. kasalawar
to exhibit, to display. kapwar
exhibition
exhibition. kasansal
exile
a place of exile. kelipilip₁
to be exiled. pakasarala
to be exiled to. kelipilipala
to be exiled, to be banished, to be expelled. kalipilip
to be exiled, to be sent away to prison. sella
to exile. kelipa₁
to exile to. sel-
to exile, to banish, to expel. kalipe
exist
to exist, an existential verb. mi
to exist, an existential verb. mie
exit
exit. wasahn pidohi
to exit. pedohi
to exit. pidohi
Exodus
Exodus, a book in the Kadehde Mering (Old Testament). Eksodus
exorcise
to exorcise. kouseni
exorcism
exorcism. kouseni
exorcist
exorcist (traditional, not Christian); fresh plant leaves are used for the exorcism; the exorcist may go to a grave to prevent the spirit of a dead person from leaving it or to permanently send the spirit to Pahn Uhn And. sounkauseni
exorcist (traditional, not Christian); fresh plant leaves are used for the exorcism; the exorcist may go to a grave to prevent the spirit of a dead person from leaving it or to permanently send the spirit to Pahn Uhn And. sounkouseni
expand
to expand, to stretch, as of clothing; to sag, as a rope. eirekpeseng
expect
to anticipate, to expect. awihala
to expect, to await, to anticipate. kasik
expectation
expectation. kesikpe
expel
to be cast out, to be evicted, to be expelled, to be ejected. pekousda
to be exiled, to be banished, to be expelled. kalipilip
to exile, to banish, to expel. kalipe
to expel, to eject from; to cause to fade. kasarehsang
expend
to be expended, consumed or used up; to get to work. doadoahkala
expense
expense, business expense. kapidohi₂
expensive
expensive, costly. pweilaud
experience
to feel, to experience. kehn₂
to have an experience for the first time; to have sexual intercourse for the first time (of a male), to lose one's virginity (of a male). edila
experiment
experiment. eksperimen
expert
expert builder; expert canoe builder. soupal
expert, knowledgeable. arawahn
expert, wise, knowledgeable. erepit
expert, wise, knowledgeable. semen
to be expert at, to be knowledgeable about. arawahniki
to be expert at, to be knowledgeable about. samanih
to serve as a tacit expert during the construction of a house or a canoe. mwohdenpal
expire
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
explain
to explain, to translate or interpret, to teach. kawehwe
explanation
explanation, translation. kawehwehpe
explode
to be detonated or exploded. kumwusek
to explode, to erupt. pos₂
explosive
bomb, an explosive. pwoahmw
expose
to accidentally expose one's genitals, of either men or women. salla
to be exposed, to be exhibited. kasansal
to be exposed; of commoners, to be seated facing the main platform in a nahs. salada
to become clear; to be exposed or disclosed. sansalada
to dry, to expose objects to the sun in order to dry them. palang₁
to show or expose; to exhibit; to introduce or make something known. kasale
expression
an expression of much pain. ehs₁
surface of something; facial expression, observable sign. lihk
word; expression, saying; archaic word or expression. lepin lokaia
word; expression, saying; archaic word or expression. lepin mahsen
extend
to continue an activity; to relay, as a message; to extend. uhse
to extend one's or stretch out one's arms; to train₁ a hibiscus tree in order to direct the growth of a yam vine. kapapeseng
to extend, to stick out. sikila
extension
continuation, extension. uhsepe
extensive
extensive, large. kowahlap
extent
length, extent, height. ahngede
extinct
to be exhausted, of a supply; to be extinct; to be annihilated, to be destroyed. mwomwala
extinguish
to extinguish. kakun
extinguished
to be extinguished. kokun
to be extinguished; to be turned off, of lights and motors. kun
extract
at the end of the kava ceremony, to completely extract all the liquid from a batch of kava. wengkid
extraction
to undergo a tooth extraction. tipwingi
extreme
tail, tip, end, extreme; bottom of a skirt. iki
extremely
extremely. kodouluhl
extremely attractive, excellent. suwanawan
extremity
top, summit, end, outcome, extremity. imwi
ea ec ed ee ef eg eh ei ej el em en ep eq er es et eu ev ex ey ez -top-
eye
cross-eyed. masapang
large-eyed. masduwarawar
an eye condition caused by exposure to glare, resulting in sensitivity to light. mahliel
black eye; punch. pilakahi
cross-eyed, squinty eyed. masehl
eye. edin peren
eye. pwoarenmas
having a black eye. kertoal
having only one eye; squint eyed. maspali
pupil and iris of the eye. likamaropeleng
stiff; straight; also used to describe eyes with an epicanthic fold. dengideng
to check on, to keep on eye on. lehnmwese
to have something in one's eye. pwull₂
to keep an eye on, to check on, to keep track of. tehk₁
to keep an eye on, to check on, to keep track of. tehlangih
to open one's eyes. duwarpeseng
eye witness
to see with one's own eyes; to be an eye witness to something; to testify. kadehdeh
eyeball
eyeball. kutohr en mese
eyebrow
eyebrow. dekehnering
eyebrow. padi
eyebrow. pedi
eyelash
eyelash. nihnihrek
eyelash. ririnderihleng
eyelash. ririnmas
eyelid
eyelid. kilinmas
eyesight
having good eyesight. kilangwasa
ea ec ed ee ef eg eh ei ej el em en ep eq er es et eu ev ex ey ez -top-
Ezekiel
Ezekiel, a book in the Kadehde Mering (Old Testament). Esekiel
Ezra
Ezra, a book in the Kadehde Mering (Old Testament). Esra
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