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40 sign languages with signs. Signs are shown in SignWriting, never as notation.

British Sign Language
117 published entries
Yugoslavian Sign Language
60 published entries
Philippine Sign Language
60 published entries
Nicaraguan Sign Language
60 published entries
German Sign Language
60 published entries
Czech Sign Language
60 published entries
Swiss-French Sign Language
60 published entries
Brazilian Sign Language
60 published entries
Maltese Sign Language
60 published entries
Polish Sign Language
60 published entries
Singapore Sign Language
60 published entries
South African Sign Language
55 published entries
Mexican Sign Language
54 published entries
American Sign Language
50 published entries
Taiwan Sign Language
48 published entries
Quebec Sign Language
42 published entries
Egypt Sign Language
40 published entries
Paraguayan Sign Language
39 published entries
Spanish Sign Language
33 published entries
Norwegian Sign Language
24 published entries
Hungarian Sign Language
24 published entries
French Sign Language
21 published entries
Thai Sign Language
19 published entries
Ho Chi Minh City Sign Language
16 published entries
Japanese Sign Language
11 published entries
Colombian Sign Language
11 published entries
Romanian Sign Language
11 published entries
Korean Sign Language
9 published entries
Peruvian Sign Language
7 published entries
Tunisian Sign Language
6 published entries
New Zealand Sign Language
5 published entries
Italian Sign Language
5 published entries
Swiss-German Sign Language
5 published entries
Saudi Arabian Sign Language
5 published entries
Argentine Sign Language
4 published entries
Adamorobe Sign Language
2 published entries
Russian Sign Language
1 published entry
Albanian Sign Language
1 published entry
Catalan Sign Language
1 published entry
Ethiopian Sign Language
1 published entry

Chuukese

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Chuukese

-chö

suffix

A suffix added to numbers to describe items that are flat or thin.

“Iwe ewe chö epwe pwal wanichö.”

And that paper will also be eight (count).

Also means

Counting suffix used to denote that the subject is flat or paper-like.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-ei

suffix

A suffix added to nouns to show possession or to turn a noun into a verb form referring to oneself.

“Pwpwei.”

My brother.

Also means

my
me
added to nouns to form verbs

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-em

suffix

A suffix added to nouns to indicate that something belongs to us, excluding the person being spoken to.

“Imw-em.”

Our house (excluding you).

Also means

our (exclusive)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-emi

suffix

A suffix added to words to indicate something belongs to or is associated with you all.

“Iei aramas emi.”

That is your (plural) person.

Also means

your (plural)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-eno

suffix

A suffix used to show that an action is finished or done in its entirety.

“A mwongo-eno.”

He ate it completely.

Also means

completely

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-er[ˈɛɾ]

suffix

A suffix added to words to indicate possession by them or to refer to them as an object.

“Imwer.”

Their house.

Also means

their
them

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-fengen

suffix

A suffix added to verbs to show that an action is performed by multiple people or things interacting with each other.

“Sia mwoochufengen.”

We are washing together.

Also means

together

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-fesen

suffix

This is a suffix that shows things are separated or different from one another.

“Ika epwe fesen pworausen ekkewe ruu mwään, kopwe kapas eis.”

If the stories of those two men are different, you should ask questions.

Also means

apart

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-fou

suffix

A suffix added to numbers to count items that are round or ball-shaped.

“Efoou peki.”

One ball.

Also means

Counting suffix used to denote that the subject is round or globular.
round or globular object counter

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-i

suffix

A suffix added to verbs to show that the action is being done to a specific object.

“Kopwe kaneni.”

You must eat it.

Also means

added to intransitive verbs to make them transitive
him, her, it (third person singular indirect object)
him, her, it

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-k

suffix

A suffix added to a verb to indicate that the action is directed toward you as an individual.

“Kapas-k.”

Speak to you.

Also means

you (in the singular, indirect object suffix)
you

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-kem

suffix

A suffix added to verbs or nouns to mean us, specifically excluding the person being spoken to.

“Epwe chok nom ren-kem.”

It will just stay with us (exclusive).

Also means

us (exclusive)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-kemi

suffix

A suffix added to words to indicate that the subject or object is a group of people including the person being spoken to.

“Iwe, pwan kemikemi!”

And, you all as well!

Also means

you (plural)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-mön

suffix

This suffix is attached to numbers to count people or animals.

“Ika epwe wor ruu-mön ekkei kükküna kükkün.”

If there are two of these small pigs.

Also means

Counting suffix used to denote that the subject is a living entity.
counting suffix for living things

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-n

suffix

A suffix that serves as a variation of the possessive or linking suffix -en.

“Ika pwan -n.”

Also known as -n.

Also means

alternative form of -en

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-ngöröu

suffix

A suffix used to denote groups of one thousand in counting.

“Fitu-ngöröu?”

How many thousands?

Also means

thousand

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-no

suffix

A suffix added to verbs to indicate that the action is moving away from the speaker.

“A pwal feino.”

He also went away.

Also means

away; used to modify verb direction
away

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Browse Reference

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Chuukese

-puku

suffix

This is a suffix added to numbers to indicate that the quantity is in the hundreds.

“Ewe ümpuku nöün nöwümw pisekin.”

The one hundred is your belonging.

Also means

hundred

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-pwap

suffix

This is a suffix attached to a base word to show that the action will happen in the distant future.

“Epwap.”

He/she will later.

Also means

Used to express tense in the distant future; will later
will later

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Browse Reference

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Chuukese

-r

suffix

A suffix used to show possession or connection to a group of people.

“Pwütür.”

Their boys.

Also means

them

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-sap

suffix

This suffix is attached to verbs or pronouns to indicate that an action will not happen in the future.

“Esepe-sap fefeitiw.”

He will not go down.

Also means

Negative future tense; will not.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-se

suffix

A suffix used to indicate that a verb is in the negative tense.

“Epwe-se mwongo.”

He will not eat.

Also means

Negative simple present and past tense aspect marker.
Negative aspect marker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-sefan

suffix

A suffix added to words to indicate that an action is happening one more time or repeating.

“Kopwe kapasefan.”

You will speak again.

Also means

again
another time

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-tä

suffix

A suffix used with verbs to show that the action is moving in an upward direction.

“Ngang iwe upwe feitä ngonuk.”

I will go up to you.

Also means

up; used to modify verb direction
up

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-te

suffix

A suffix added to verbs to indicate that something does not happen or will not happen in the future.

“Upwate kkapas.”

I will never speak.

Also means

Used to express negative tense in the determinate; never
never

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-tiw

suffix

This is a directional suffix added to verbs to indicate that an action is moving in a downward direction.

“Meitiw ikenei.”

Come down here.

Also means

down; used to modify verb direction
down

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-to

suffix

A directional suffix added to verbs to indicate movement toward the speaker.

“Kopwe feito.”

You should come here.

Also means

here; used to modify verb direction
here

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

-u

suffix

This suffix is added to a verb to show that the action is moving away from the speaker or outward. It describes the direction of the movement being performed.

“Kukkun-u.”

Move it outwards.

Also means

out, outwards; used to modify verb direction
outwards

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ach

det

This word shows possession for a group that includes both the speaker and the listener.

“Ach imw iei.”

This is our house.

Also means

First-person plural inclusive general possessive; our (inclusive)
our

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

achasefan

suffix

The process of making amends for a wrong or bringing about reconciliation.

“Achasefan a fen feito ren pekin manau.”

The atonement has come for the life aspect.

Also means

atonement

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

achengicheng

adj

Describes someone who is very dear or deeply loved.

“I ewe aramas mi achengicheng reir.”

He is the beloved person to them.

Also means

beloved

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

achi

noun

A small flying insect that makes honey. It is known for its ability to sting.

“Ewe achi a kkae ngeni ewe pwoon.”

The bee flew towards the flower.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

achocho

verb

To put in a lot of effort to achieve something.

“Kopwe achocho lon omw angang.”

You should try hard in your work.

Also means

to try hard

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

aea

verb

To utilize or make use of an object or resource.

“Ka aea ei pen.”

You are using this pen.

Also means

to use

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

aewin

adj

Refers to the one that comes before all others.

“Iei ai aewin lapalap.”

This is my first time.

Also means

first

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

afanafan

noun

The act or process of instructing someone or sharing knowledge.

“Ea pworauseni afanafanen ewe chon afanafan.”

He talked about the teaching of the teacher.

Also means

teaching

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

afanafana

verb

To instruct or educate someone. This verb describes the act of sharing knowledge or skills.

“Iwe, epwe afanafana ekkewe chon sukul.”

Then, he will teach the students.

Also means

to teach

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

afar

noun

The part of the body between the neck and the top of the arm.

“Afar an ewe mwän a pwechepwech.”

That man's shoulder is white.

Also means

shoulder (of humans and animals)
shoulder

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

det

This word is used to show possession of general objects. It means that something belongs to me.

“Ai taropwe iei.”

This is my paper.

Also means

First person singular general possessive; my (used with general-class objects)
my

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

aier

verb

To feel or express sincere regret about one's wrongdoing.

“Epwe aier seni an tipis.”

He will repent from his sin.

Also means

to repent

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ainipwoch

noun

A container used for cooking food on a stove or over a fire.

“A wor chok ainipwoch.”

There is a cooking pot.

Also means

cooking pot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

aiti

verb

To share knowledge or show someone how to do something.

“Ai seme mi aiti ie.”

My father taught me.

Also means

to teach

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

akkar

noun

The bright star in the sky that gives us light and warmth during the day.

“Akkar epwe chok wati.”

The sun will rise.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

akkom

adv

Before anything else in time or order.

“Kopwe akkom me mwen an epwe feito.”

Do it first before he arrives.

Also means

first
firstly

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

allim

adj

Something that is of high quality or pleasant. It describes things that are good.

“Iei ach ika allim ewe fofor.”

This is how we know if the action is good.

Also means

good

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pron

This pronoun refers to a group of people including the speaker, but excluding the person being spoken to.

“Am mi feen.”

We (excluding you) are going.

Also means

First-person plural exclusive pronoun; us (exclusive)
us (exclusive)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

amam

verb

To say that something is not true or to refuse to admit to something.

“Epwe amam an kirekir.”

He will deny his mistake.

Also means

to deny

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

amanau

noun

The act of being saved or delivered from harm or spiritual ruin.

“Iei amanau ren Kot.”

This is salvation from God.

Also means

salvation

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ami

pron

This is a pronoun used to address two or more people. It translates to you all in English.

“Ami oupwe fiti ai kapas.”

You all will join my speech.

Also means

Second-person plural pronoun; you (plural)
you (plural)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

Ammon

noun

This is the name of the day of the week between Friday and Sunday.

“Epwe chuo Ammon.”

It will be Saturday.

Also means

Saturday

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

amo

verb

A word used to express permission or a wish for something to happen.

“Amo repwe mȯronȯ ussun chok konik mi chok nichino.”

Let them disappear like water leaking.

Also means

may
to let

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

det

This is a possessive word used when talking about general objects that belong to a person.

“Iei an pwooru.”

This is his/her box.

Also means

third person singular possessive; his, hers, its (used with general-class objects)
his, hers, its

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

angang

verb

To perform labor or a specific task. This is the general word for working.

“I mweleka oupwe angang won ewe imw.”

I want you all to work at the house.

Also means

to work

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

angko

noun

A heavy object used to hold a boat in place in the water.

“Kaweiresi ewe angko nón wa.”

Carefully lower the anchor on the boat.

Also means

anchor

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

animuen

adj

This word refers to the position of something that comes after the fourth item in a series. It indicates the fifth in a sequence.

“Iei ai animuen puk.”

This is my fifth book.

Also means

fifth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

anini

verb

To struggle in opposition or to compete against someone else. It often implies a fight or a rivalry.

“Ira ra anini won ewe pwopwul.”

They are contending over the prize.

Also means

to contend

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

aninnis

noun

The act of giving support or assistance to someone in need. It is something you do to make a task easier for another person.

“Sia mochen aninnis seni ewe mwuun.”

We want help from the government.

Also means

help
assistance

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

anisi

verb

To do something for someone to make their task easier or to provide assistance.

“Kose anisi ngang.”

You help me.

Also means

to help

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

annë

adj

Used to describe food that tastes very good.

“Ika pwe ika annë ach kukkun peki.”

If it tastes delicious, we will ask for more.

Also means

delicious

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

anneani

verb

To look at and comprehend the meaning of written words, or to determine the total number of something.

“I anneani ewe puk.”

I am reading the book.

Also means

to read
to count

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

annuk

noun

A formal rule, law, or commandment that should be followed.

“Sia angang fiti ewe annuk.”

We work according to the rule.

Also means

rule
commandment

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

annuku

noun

To give an official order or instruction to someone.

“Ika ka rong annuku, kopwe angang.”

If you hear the command, you will work.

Also means

to command

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

annut

verb

To be in a state of rest or to fall asleep.

“Iwe, nepwin atun an aramas annut, pwan nepwin atun an aramas sakaweno.”

So, during the night people slept, also during the night the people were drunk.

Also means

to sleep

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

antare

noun

A table or raised structure used for religious ceremonies.

“Iwe a kan nonnom won antare.”

It is usually on the altar.

Also means

altar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

anuön

noun

A term used to describe a male person in his youth.

“Ewe anuön a mochen sukul.”

The young man wants to go to school.

Also means

young man

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

intj

This is an alternative way to say no.

“Ap, kese mwo mwittir.”

No, do not hurry yet.

Also means

alternative spelling of apw (no)
no

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

apw

intj

A word used to express disagreement or refusal.

“Apw, esap mwo.”

No, not yet.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

apwangapwang

adj

Lacking physical strength or vigor.

“A pwal apwangapwang unusen fitikich.”

He is also weak in all his body.

Also means

weak

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

apwonueta

verb

To complete or carry out a promise, duty, or expectation.

“Ai angang epwe apwonueta ei kapas allim.”

My work will fulfill this good promise.

Also means

to fulfill

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

det

A word showing that something belongs to a group of three or more people.

“Ar papa.”

Their father.

Also means

third person plural general possessive; their
their

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

aramas

noun

A human being as an individual.

“Mei wor chommong aramas.”

There are many people.

Also means

person
human

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

arap

adj

A short distance away in space or time.

“Ewe imw epwe arap.”

The house will be close.

Also means

close
near

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

araw

adj

A color like that of the clear sky during the day.

“Ewe semwen ewe araw.”

The shirt is blue.

Also means

blue

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

aruanun

adj

Refers to the one that comes after the third.

“Ewe aruanun aramas.”

The fourth person.

Also means

fourth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

arus

noun

A large animal with four legs that people often ride or use to carry heavy things.

“Ewe arus epwe feino won ewe fanu.”

The horse went onto the land.

Also means

horse

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

asepwan

noun

The natural movement of air outside.

“Asepwan epwe pwopwutu.”

The wind will blow.

Also means

wind

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

asor

noun

Something given up or offered as a sacrifice, usually in a religious or formal context.

“Iwe a pwal angei ewe asor.”

And he also took the offering.

Also means

sacrifice
offering

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

asösö

verb

To cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.

“Epwe auchea an aramas asösö mwirin an angang.”

It is important for a person to rest after working.

Also means

to rest

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

assefich

noun

A slender weapon with a pointed tip used with a bow.

“Ewe assefich a weti ewe wuumw.”

The arrow hit the target.

Also means

arrow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

noun

This word is used to refer to a male child.

“Ewe at a mwan.”

The boy is a male.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

atai

verb

To damage something so badly that it no longer exists or works properly.

“Kose atai ei osukosuk.”

Do not destroy this problem.

Also means

to destroy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

atake

noun

A plot of land where plants or vegetables are grown.

“I ewe atake mi pwal kamo.”

That garden is also beautiful.

Also means

garden

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

atasi

adj

To have nothing on your feet, such as shoes or sandals.

“A pwal atasi ren an feyitto.”

He is also barefoot because he just arrived.

Also means

barefoot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

atewe

noun

A word used to refer to a specific boy or male person that has already been mentioned in a conversation.

“Atewe a pwan chou.”

That boy is stubborn again.

Also means

that boy (subject previously mentioned)
that boy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

attapa

verb

To make physical contact with something using the hand.

“Kosap attapa ei metttoch.”

Do not touch this thing.

Also means

to touch
to feel with the hand

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

au-

prefix

A prefix used to indicate that the speakers are talking about themselves, not including the person they are speaking to.

“Aupwap feil.”

We (exclusive) will go later.

Also means

first-person plural exclusive subject marker for tense modifying adverbs
first-person plural exclusive subject marker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

aua

pron

A pronoun referring to us but not including the person being spoken to.

“Aua fiti ewe mwich.”

We (exclusive) attended the meeting.

Also means

we (exclusive)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

auchea

adj

This adjective describes something that carries significant weight, value, or meaning.

“Ewe kapas ina och auchea.”

That word is an important one.

Also means

important

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

aueta

verb

To put together materials to create a structure or building.

“Iwe ra apasa, "Sipwe ne aueta ew ach teninimw o ew tower epwe fakkun tekiata ngeni nang, iwe sipwe ne iteföunȯ o sisap paras fetan won unusen fonufan."”

So they said, "We will build a city and a tower that will be very tall toward heaven, therefore we will have a popular name and we will not be scattered on all the earth."

Also means

to build
to construct (a building)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

aupwap

pron

A pronoun used to indicate that a group, excluding the listener, will do an action later.

“Aupwap feyinono.”

We (excluding you) will go away.

Also means

we (exclusive) will (later)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

aupwe

pron

A pronoun used to indicate that a group excluding the listener will perform an action in the future.

“Aupwe feila lon oani.”

We (exclusive) will go to the market.

Also means

we (exclusive) will

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

aurek

verb

To feel uneasy or concerned about something.

“Kopwe chok aurek.”

You will just worry.

Also means

to worry

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ausap

pron

This pronoun means that the speaker and someone else, excluding the person being spoken to, will not do something in the future.

“Ausap etiwa ei metttoch.”

We (exclusive) will not agree to this thing.

Also means

we (exclusive) will not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ause

pron

This pronoun refers to a group of people excluding the listener who are not performing an action. It is used to describe what we do not do.

“Ause kewe pwe epwe mwocheni.”

We do not want that.

Also means

we (exclusive) do not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ausening

verb

The act of paying attention to sounds or speech. It means to hear and understand what someone is saying.

“Kopwe auseningupwe kapas.”

You should listen to what I am saying.

Also means

to listen

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

aute

pron

This pronoun indicates that 'we' (not including the listener) will not do something or will never do something. It expresses a negative intention or state for a specific group.

“Aute mochen kkapas ngenikemi.”

We (excluding you) do not want to talk to you.

Also means

we (exclusive) will never
so we (exclusive) do not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

noun

The part of the face used for eating and speaking.

“Pwapwa me lon auom.”

Happiness is in your mouth.

Also means

mouth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

awa

noun

A unit of time equal to sixty minutes.

“Ika epwe awa ruanuu.”

If it is four o'clock.

Also means

hour

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

awewe

verb

To provide details or reasons to make something easy to understand.

“Ke tongeni awewe ewe kapas?”

Can you explain that word?

Also means

to explain

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

awonuen

adj

Refers to the one that comes after the fifth.

“Awonuen fansoun.”

The sixth time.

Also means

sixth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

awora

verb

To create or bring something into being.

“Kopwe awora sokon.”

You will create a difference.

Also means

to make (something) exist

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

äm

det

Used to show that something belongs to us, but not including the person you are talking to.

“Äm pwoon ewe.”

That is our water.

Also means

First-person plural exclusive general possessive; our (exclusive)
our

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

äni

verb

To get or obtain something, usually referring to general objects. It can also refer to the act of eating.

“Epwe äni ei pwüüt.”

He will get this book.

Also means

to acquire (general-class objects)
to eat
to acquire

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chaan

noun

The clear liquid that is essential for life and found in rivers, rain, and the sea.

“Ngang ngangeni chaan.”

I am drinking water.

Also means

water

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chapur

adv

Used to describe something that is done to a high degree or amount.

“Upwe kirekiich chapur.”

I will be very happy.

Also means

greatly
very much

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chech

verb

To move something quickly from side to side or up and down.

“Kose mwo chech ewe pwoot.”

Please do not shake the bottle.

Also means

to shake

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chechemeni

verb

To call something to mind or to keep something in your thoughts.

“Ua chechemeni iei.”

I remember it now.

Also means

to remember

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chen

noun

A sense of favor, kindness, or divine mercy.

“Ngang i angei chen seni Kot.”

I received grace from God.

Also means

grace

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chepen

noun

A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs used for placing things on.

“Kopwe atai iik pwan lon ewe chepen.”

You will put the fish on the table.

Also means

table

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chinnap

adj

Describes someone or something that has existed for a long time.

“E chinnap sounap mi no ngeni ach.”

The old man is with us.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chok

adv

Used to mean only or simply.

“I chok feito.”

I just came.

Also means

just

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chommong

adj

Used to indicate a large quantity of something.

“Chommong aramas ra feiwo ren iei.”

Many people went there today.

Also means

many, a lot
many

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chon

noun

A word used to identify people as belonging to a specific place, group, or origin.

“chon Chuuk”

Chuukese people

Also means

person of

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chönupupu

noun

A natural stream of water that flows over land.

“Ewe chönupupu epwe fiti pwe epwe mwü.”

The river will flow because it will rain.

Also means

river
stream

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chorri

noun

A type of footwear that is open and worn on the feet.

“I mwoniiy ai chorri.”

I am buying my sandals.

Also means

sandal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chuen

adv

Continuing to happen or exist at the present time.

“Chuen wor mwéngé ren aramas.”

There is still food for the people.

Also means

still
yet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chuk

noun

A large natural elevation of the earth's surface.

“A watte ewe chuk.”

The mountain is big.

Also means

mountain

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chukȯ

noun

A bird that is commonly raised for eggs and meat.

“Ewe chukȯ a amwirimwirin.”

The chicken is clucking.

Also means

chicken

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chunen

noun

An insect that collects nectar or the sweet substance it produces.

“Chunen mi nom won ewe peinik.”

The bee is on the flower.

Also means

bee
honey

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chunga

noun

An image or picture created using paint.

“Atun an ewe Samon a tonong non ei neni mi pwa non eu chunga seni Carl Bloch a iteni Kraist mi Apochokunata ekkewe mi Semwen non ewe Nenien Konik itan Bethesda. Bloch a chungani Jises a ekieta kinikinin mangaken eu imwan mangaku me a pwari emon "mwan mi semwen" a nom non (John 5:7) mi kokkon unukun ewe nenien konik, nge mi chok witiwit.”

The time the Lord enters in this place appears in a painting from Carl Bloch called Christ Healing the Sick in the Pool named Bethesda. Bloch painted Jesus lifting a portion of a cloth of a cloth house and he shows himself to a "sick man" in John 5:7 who is lying next to a pool, just waiting.

Also means

painting

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

chungani

verb

To cover a surface with paint.

“Epwe chungani imwe.”

He will paint the house.

Also means

to paint

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

churi

verb

To go see someone or a place.

“Epwe churi samana.”

He will visit his father.

Also means

to visit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

prefix

A prefix used to indicate the third-person singular subject in certain sentence structures.

“E-mwan.”

He is a man.

Also means

Third-person singular subject marker for tense modifying adverbs.
one
Third-person singular subject marker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

echeriw

verb

To rub something until it becomes smooth and shiny.

“Ewe ketinas a echeriw, pwe epwe monnota ar repwe nounou. A akken me echeriw, pwe emon chon nninni epwe nounou.”

The sword he polished, so he will prepare it for them to use. He sharpened and polished it, so that a killer can use it.

Also means

to polish

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

echik

adj

The feeling of needing to eat food.

“Ngang mei echik.”

I am hungry.

Also means

hungry

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

echö

num

A counter used specifically for flat objects like paper or leaves.

“Ewe chon nang a eisini ei met ua kuna. Ua ponuweni, "Echö taropwe mi numunumuno mi akkȧs non asepwan, ukukun inik feet taman o engon-me-nimu feet chönapan."”

The angel asked me what I saw. I answered, "A rolled up paper flying in the air, 30 feet long and 15 feet wide."

Also means

one (flat, paper-like objects)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

efisuen

adj

Refers to the one that comes after the sixth.

“Efisuen ier.”

The seventh year.

Also means

seventh

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

efoch

num

A counting word used specifically for long, thin objects such as sticks, trees, or pens.

“Efoch wunuunu ei ppen.”

One stick of this pen.

Also means

one (stick-like objects)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ekiek

noun

An idea or something produced by the mind.

“Mei mwocho ekiekomw.”

Your thought is clear.

Also means

thought

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ekieki

verb

The mental action of considering something or using your mind to form an idea.

“Ngang i ekieki ussun ei.”

I am thinking about this.

Also means

to think

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ekipwichi

verb

This verb refers to the act of thinking deeply about something or considering a matter carefully.

“Uwa ekipwichi pwata epwe pwung.”

I am pondering why it should be right.

Also means

to ponder

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ekkan

det

A word used to point to a group of things that are near the speaker.

“Ekkan pwúngúwen.”

These are the answers.

Also means

plural of en
these

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ekkana

det

A word used to refer to a group of things that are further away from the speaker.

“Ekkana ra mwéngé.”

Those ones are eating.

Also means

plural of ena
those

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ekkei

noun

A noun that refers to the chemical process of combustion or a burning flame.

“Ekkei a feiengau.”

The fire is dangerous.

Also means

fire

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ekkewe

article

A plural marker used to show that there is more than one of the items being discussed.

“Ekkewe chón mwan ra wor ren ewe kapasen ákkáw.”

The men have the special words.

Also means

plural of ewe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ekkis

adj

A small amount or quantity of something.

“Kopwe angei ekkis.”

Take a little bit.

Also means

little
few
little, few

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ekkoch

det

An unspecified amount or number of something. It is used to refer to a portion of a larger group.

“Ekkoch aramas ra mwochen feyinno.”

Some people want to go.

Also means

some

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

emon

num

A counting word used specifically for a single person or a single animal.

“Emon mwän a feito.”

One man is coming.

Also means

one (living person or animal)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

emwen

verb

To show someone the way or to lead them in a specific direction.

“Epwe emwenikemi ren ekkewe sakkun amomono.”

He will guide you to those kinds of goods.

Also means

to guide
to lead

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pron

A pronoun used to address one person directly.

“En kopwe feila.”

You will go.

Also means

Second-person singular pronoun; you
you

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ena

det

A demonstrative determiner used to refer to something at a distance from both the speaker and the listener.

“Ka tongeni angei ena?”

Can you take that?

Also means

that

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

engino

noun

The ability to remain calm and wait for a long time without getting angry. It is the quality of being patient.

“Epwe wor pekin engino ren aramas.”

People should have patience.

Also means

patience

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

engon

num

The number that follows nine.

“Mei wor engon chon kewe.”

There are ten of them.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

engöröu

num

The number 1,000.

“Ewe mwöni a wëwen engöröu.”

The money is worth one thousand.

Also means

one thousand

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

Enimu

noun

The fifth day of the week, between Thursday and Saturday.

“Sise kan angang won Enimu.”

We do not work on Friday.

Also means

Friday

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

enis

noun

Hair that grows on the face, such as a beard or mustache.

“A chök wor an enis.”

He just has facial hair.

Also means

facial hair, mustache, beard
facial hair

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

eniyéchchúúw

verb

To think or judge that a woman is beautiful.

“A eniyéchchúúw ewe feefin.”

He considers the woman attractive.

Also means

to consider (a woman) attractive
to consider attractive

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ennefen

noun

The direction pointing toward the north.

“Ngang iwe upwe feila ren ennefen.”

I am going to the north.

Also means

north

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ennet

adj

Something that is correct or factual.

“Epwe ennet met si kkapas seni.”

It will be true what we speak of.

Also means

true

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

epinukunuk

noun

A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

“Iei ai epinukunuk non manau.”

This is my hope in life.

Also means

hope

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

episipis

verb

To hit your hands together to show approval or enjoyment.

“Kopwe episipis mwirin aramasen mwich.”

You should clap after the speaker finishes.

Also means

to clap

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

epiti

verb

To apply oil or ointment to someone or something, often for religious or healing purposes.

“Epwe epiti mwirin.”

He will anoint his back.

Also means

to anoint

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

epwap

pron

A pronoun used to indicate that a third person will perform an action in the future.

“Epwap kapachei aramas.”

He or she will help people.

Also means

he will (later)
she will (later)
it will (later)
he/she/it will (later)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

epwe

pron

A pronoun used to indicate a third person singular subject will perform an action in the future.

“Epwe feito lon aiya.”

He will come later.

Also means

he will
she will
it will

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

era

verb

This is a verb used to express the act of speaking or saying something.

“Ai era pwe epwe feito.”

I said that he will come.

Also means

to say

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ereni

verb

To inform or communicate something to a specific person.

“Kose mwo ereni ei mwéngé ngonuei.”

Please tell me about this food.

Also means

to tell (someone)
to tell

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

Eruanu

noun

The fourth day of the week, following Wednesday.

“I mwonongonong fengen won Eruanu.”

I have a meeting on Thursday.

Also means

Thursday

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

esap

pron

A word used to say that someone or something will not do an action.

“Esap feitoon fönü.”

He will not come to the island.

Also means

he will not
she will not
it will not
will not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ese

pron

A pronoun used to indicate that a third-person subject is not performing an action.

“Ese feito ikenai.”

He did not come here today.

Also means

he, she, it does not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

esor

contraction

A term used to indicate that something does not exist or is not available.

“Esor chök moni me reei.”

I do not have any money at all.

Also means

there is not, there isn't any
there is not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

num

The numerical value of one.

“Ete chok mwaan.”

Only one man.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ete

pron

A pronoun form indicating that a person or thing will not perform an action.

“Ete pwal pwara.”

He will never return again.

Also means

he, she, it will never
so one does not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

etiwa

verb

To greet someone in a friendly manner or to receive them warmly upon arrival.

“Kopwe etiwa ekkewe chon mwittir.”

You will welcome those who arrive quickly.

Also means

to welcome
to greet
to receive

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

num

The number one, often used for general objects.

“Eu machar.”

One shirt.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

Eunungat

noun

The third day of the work week.

“Sipwe féérú ei Eunungat.”

We will do this on Wednesday.

Also means

Wednesday

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ewe[eweɪ]

article

A specific article used before a singular noun to indicate a particular person or thing.

“Ewe mwane epwe feito.”

The man will come.

Also means

the (singular)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ewer

intj

A word used to show agreement or to answer in the affirmative.

“Ewer, upwe feila.”

Yes, I will go.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

faaw

noun

A hard solid non-metallic mineral matter. It can be found on the ground or in the water.

“Ika ka kuna faaw, kopwe angei.”

If you see a stone, pick it up.

Also means

stone

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

faik

num

The number that comes after thirty-nine.

“Mi wor faik ekkewe puku.”

There are forty books.

Also means

forty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fakkun

adj

Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something.

“A fakkun mwo.”

It is very quiet.

Also means

very

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

famini[ˈfæmɪdi]

noun

A group of people related by blood or marriage living together.

“I mwaani a mochen famini.”

The man wants a family.

Also means

family

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fan

noun

A building where people go to worship. It can also mean a single instance or occurrence of an event.

“Ka mochen fiti fan?”

Do you want to attend church?

Also means

church (building)
time (instance or occurrence)
church

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fansoun

noun

A point or period during which something happens.

“Ika epwe fansoun, sipwe feila.”

If it is time, we will go.

Also means

time

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fat

adj

Easy to see through or understand.

“Ewe pwoon a fat.”

The water is clear.

Also means

clear, transparent
clear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fatafat

adj

Used to describe something that is easily seen, understood, or transparent.

“Mei fatafat an kapas”

His speech is very clear

Also means

very clear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

feefin

noun

A female human being.

“Ewe feefin a sinei ach afanafang.”

The woman knows our announcement.

Also means

woman

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fefin

noun

A word used to refer to a female person or, specifically, a man's sister.

“Ewe fefin a nom woch.”

The girl is at home.

Also means

girl
sister (of a man)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fei-

prefix

A prefix used to describe movement or feelings.

“feito (“to come”), feino (“to leave”)”

Examples of the prefix in motion verbs.

Also means

to go, to move
to feel

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

feinfeino

adv

For all time, without an end.

“Epwe chök feinfeino ren ach kirekir.”

It will last forever in our memories.

Also means

forever

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

feingaw

verb

To experience physical injury or to cause damage to something.

“Ewe kewe epwe feingaw ren an osupwang.”

The thing will get damaged due to its weakness.

Also means

to get hurt
to damage

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

feino

verb

To depart from a place or to go away.

“Kopwe feino me ikenai.”

You must leave from here now.

Also means

to leave

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

feinong

verb

This verb describes the action of entering a space or building. It is used when someone moves from the outside to the inside.

“Ai mwan emwen feinong lon imw.”

My friend went inside the house.

Also means

to go inside

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

feioch

noun

Something that brings happiness or favor.

“Ewe feioch epwe nonnom rer.”

May the blessing be with them.

Also means

blessing

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

feitä

verb

To move from a lower position to a higher one.

“Epwe feitä won ewe chuk.”

He will go up the mountain.

Also means

to go up, to ascend

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

feito

verb

The act of moving towards the place where the speaker is located.

“Kose mochen feito non imwei?”

Would you like to come to my house?

Also means

to come (here)
to come

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fen

adj

Something that is sacred or divine.

“Ewe osukosuk a fen.”

The ritual is holy.

Also means

holy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fet

contraction

A word used to ask about someone's current actions.

“Ka fet?”

What are you doing?

Also means

what is someone doing?

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fetin

noun

Small green plants that cover the ground.

“Ewe fetin epwe chök mürina.”

The grass will look good.

Also means

grass
fern

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fifi

noun

A bright flash of light in the sky during a storm, or the power used to run electrical appliances.

“E nomw fifi ngeni ewe imw.”

There is electricity in the house.

Also means

lightning
electricity

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fiik

num

The number seventy in Chuukese.

“Fiik uwean aramas repwe tottor.”

Seventy people will arrive.

Also means

seventy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fik

noun

The fruit of the fig tree.

“Ngaang upwe mongonong fik.”

I will eat a fig.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

firoski

noun

A piece of cloth used for wrapping items or a bag made from such material.

“Nupwen ra nennengonuk, kopwe pwangenau ew pwang won tittin imwom we, iwe kopwe wau om we firoski me non. Me mwer meinisin kopwe ekieta om we firoski won afarom o feinno nukun non ewe kiroch.”

When they look towards you, you will dig out a hole on the fence of your home, then bring out your bag from inside. Before all of them you will put your bag up on your shoulder and leave outside in the dark.

Also means

wrapping cloth
a bag made from wrapping cloth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fis

num

The number seven.

“Iwe, ewe fis meinisin.”

And, all seven of them.

Also means

seven

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fisu

num

The number seven.

“E wor fisu chukö ren.”

He has seven chickens.

Also means

seven

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fite

det

Used to ask for the number of items in a general category.

“Fite pisekin an epwe neine?”

How many things will he bring?

Also means

how many (general-class objects)
how many

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fitefou

det

A question word used to ask about the quantity of round or ball-shaped items.

“Fitefou epwe pwal etto?”

How many round objects will come as well?

Also means

how many (round, globular objects)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fitemön

det

A question word used to ask about the quantity of living beings like people or animals.

“Fitemön aramas ra etiwa ach ei kweok?”

How many people accepted our invitation?

Also means

how many (living people or animals)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fiti

verb

To become part of a group or to go along with someone or something.

“I mochen fiti ämi féér.”

I want to join your activity.

Also means

to join

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fitu

det

A question word used to ask about the number or quantity of general-class objects.

“Fitu mwongo en epwe angei?”

How much food will you take?

Also means

how many (general-class objects)
how many

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fiu

verb

To take part in a violent struggle or battle against someone.

“Ira repwe fiu non ewe ruum.”

They will fight in the room.

Also means

to fight

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fö

adj

Something recently made or acquired.

“I mei fö ach kuku.”

Our house is new.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fochofoch

adj

Something that lasts forever without ending.

“Aninisin Kot epwe fochofoch.”

God's love will be eternal.

Also means

eternal
everlasting

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

föfför

noun

Refers to the act of doing something or a specific activity.

“Ewe föfför mi mwocha epwe fen pwan pwüng.”

The previous action will be corrected again.

Also means

action

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fók

noun

A tool with two or more prongs used for eating or moving food.

“Kopwe angei ewe fók.”

You take the fork.

Also means

fork

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fömön

num

This is a number word used specifically when counting living beings like people or animals.

“Fömön mwääni ra etiwok.”

Four men arrived.

Also means

four (living people or animals)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fongoti

verb

To clear nasal mucus by blowing through the nostrils.

“E tongeni fongoti me lon peich.”

He can blow his nose in the room.

Also means

to blow one's nose

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fonu

noun

The solid part of the earth's surface or an island.

“Ewe fonu a mwareiti.”

The land is beautiful.

Also means

land
island

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fonufan

noun

This refers to the world we live on, the planet earth, or the ground beneath our feet.

“Ewe fonufan a mwocho.”

The earth is quiet.

Also means

earth
world
planet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fönufön

noun

A sharp, pointed part of a plant or tree.

“Ekkoch ekkewe ira fönufön ra mȧrita o ra pwönuono ekkewe ira.”

Some of the tree thorns grew and choked the trees.

Also means

thorn

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

föpuku

num

This is the Chuukese word used to describe the number four hundred.

“Ika kopwe angei föpuku mwittir, kopwe aweweoch.”

If you take four hundred quickly, you will be fine.

Also means

four hundred

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

föpun

noun

A word used to describe a virgin or a young woman.

“Iwe föpun ese mwo mochen pwúpwülü.”

The young woman does not want to get married yet.

Also means

virgin
young woman

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

föri

verb

This verb refers to the act of creating, building, or performing an action.

“Met kopwe föri?”

What will you make/do?

Also means

to make

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

forket

adj

A color that is a mixture of red and blue.

“Ewe siipen forket a wor ren ewe fefin.”

The girl has a purple pen.

Also means

purple

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fós

verb

To use your voice to say words in order to express thoughts or feelings.

“Sia fókkun fóos me ren i.”

We really spoke with him.

Also means

to speak

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

foukumos

noun

A round shape where every point is the same distance from the center.

“Kapaseni eman foukumos ren ewe tepil.”

Draw a circle on the table.

Also means

circle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fuchö

num

A word used to count seven items that are flat.

“Ai taropwe ese wor fuchö.”

My papers are not seven.

Also means

seven (flat, paper-like objects)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fumön

num

The number seven used specifically when counting living beings like people or animals.

“Fumön aramas ra etiwa.”

Seven people accepted it.

Also means

seven (living people or animals)
seven

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

fuseing

noun

A flexible bag filled with air or gas, typically used for decoration or play.

“A pwal pwungü fuseing-en.”

He also popped the balloon.

Also means

balloon

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

futo

noun

A flat paper container used for sending letters or documents by mail.

“Ewe futo mei watte”

The envelope is big

Also means

envelope

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

futuk

noun

The soft parts of a human or animal body that cover the bones.

“Ika iteitan epwe wor futuk.”

Every part will have flesh.

Also means

flesh
muscle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

füü

noun

A bright light seen in the night sky.

“Ewe füü a tinier non lang.”

The star is shining in the sky.

Also means

star

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

adv

This word is used to ask for the location of a person, place, or thing.

“Ia itom?”

Where is your name? (What is your name?)

Also means

where

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

iei

adv

At this present moment or time.

“Iei ei fansoun epwe feino.”

Now is the time that he will leave.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ier

noun

A period of twelve months.

“A feila och ier.”

One year has passed.

Also means

year

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ifa

adv

A word used to ask about a place, a method, or a thing.

“Ifa kopwe feila ie?”

Where are you going?

Also means

where
how
what

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

iik

noun

An animal that lives in the water and breathes with gills.

“Iik a wor won weipweipw.”

There is a fish in the bucket.

Also means

fish

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ika

conj

A word used to introduce a condition or to present alternatives.

“Ika kopwe feila, kopwe kori ie.”

If you go, you should call me.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ikan

noun

Used to describe the location where the person speaking is currently standing.

“Kopwe feito ikan.”

You come here.

Also means

here (the place close to where the speaker is at)
here

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ikana

noun

Used to point out a location that is at some distance from the speaker. It refers to a specific place away from here.

“Kopwe nonnom ikana.”

You will stay there.

Also means

there

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ikei

noun

This word refers to the specific location where the person speaking is currently standing.

“Kose mwo feito ikei.”

Please come here.

Also means

here (the place where the speaker is at)
here

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ikenai

noun

This refers to the current day. It is used to talk about things happening right now.

“Ikenai epwe fokkun fokkun feioch.”

Today will be very very good.

Also means

today

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ikewe

noun

A word used to refer to a place that is not currently visible to the speaker.

“I mwaani epwe fiti ikewe.”

That man will go there.

Also means

there (a place not in view of the speaker)
there

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

imw

noun

A place where people live. It refers to a building or home.

“I mwonou lon ei imw.”

I am resting inside this house.

Also means

house

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

noun

The female parent of a person.

“Inei ewe a feito.”

My mother has come.

Also means

mother

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

inet

adv

Used to ask about the time that something happened or will happen.

“Inet kopwe feito?”

When will you come?

Also means

when

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

Ingenes

name

Refers to the English language.

“Sia weweiti Ingenes.”

We understand English.

Also means

English language

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

inik

num

This is the number thirty in the Chuukese counting system.

“Ewe epin inik mi wor.”

There are thirty of them.

Also means

thirty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

inis

noun

The physical body of a person or living thing.

“A pwal chou inisin mwánni.”

The man's body is also strong.

Also means

body

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

interfiu

noun

A formal meeting where one person asks another questions to get information or to evaluate them.

“Sia epwe fori an chok interfiu.”

We will have our own interview.

Also means

interview

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pron

A pronoun used to ask about the identity of a person.

“Io ewe?”

Who is that?

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

iotek

verb

To speak to God or a spiritual being, often to give thanks or ask for help.

“Sia pwan iotek ngeni Kot.”

We also pray to God.

Also means

to pray

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ipuku

num

The number that follows ninety-nine.

“I mwo ewe ipuku.”

It is exactly one hundred.

Also means

one hundred

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pron

A pronoun used to refer to a group of people or things previously mentioned.

“Ir meinisin ra feito.”

They all came.

Also means

them

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ira

noun

A woody perennial plant with a trunk and branches.

“E chommong ira wóón ei fanü.”

There are many trees on this island.

Also means

tree

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

irapenges

noun

A shape or object formed by two lines crossing each other, often shaped like a plus sign or the religious symbol.

“A wor eu irapenges won ewe iim.”

There is a cross on the wall.

Also means

cross

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

noun

This is a word used to identify a person, place, or thing. It refers to a person's name.

“Ifa itom?”

What is your name?

Also means

name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

itang

noun

A person who possesses deep knowledge of traditional magic, medicine, or lore. The word can also refer to that body of knowledge itself.

“Ewe itang epwe pwal affat ren an ewe samau.”

The specialist will also treat that sickness.

Also means

a specialist in a body of lore, magic, and medicine
the body of knowledge held by these people
a specialist

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

itechiki

verb

To name or write the letters of a word in their correct order.

“Kopwe itechiki iwe i”

You will spell that word.

Also means

to spell

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

iteföunȯ

adj

Something that is well-liked or known by many people.

“Ewe kapas iteföunȯ esapw manawa.”

The popular word will not die.

Also means

popular

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

iteiten

det

Refers to every single person or thing in a group.

“Iteniten chon ewe mwichefel epwe angei ewe kapas.”

Each member of the church group will receive the message.

Also means

each
every

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

iwe

conj

A word used to connect two ideas, showing that the second follows the first.

“A pwal fokkun murino, iwe nupwen ewe.”

It was very good, so it was the time.

Also means

so
therefore

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pron

The word used to address one person directly.

“Ka weweiti ei?”

Do you understand this?

Also means

you (singular)
you

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kachito

noun

A story recorded as a set of moving images shown in a theater or on a screen.

“Si kan nennew kachito.”

We watch movies.

Also means

film, movie
cinema

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kaeo

verb

To acquire knowledge or a skill by studying or practicing.

“I mochen kaeo fosun Chuuk.”

I want to learn the Chuukese language.

Also means

to learn

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kairu

noun

A small animal with smooth skin that lives in water and on land.

“E nomw won chon kairu.”

It is on the frog.

Also means

frog

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kaka

adj

This adjective describes the physical feeling of needing to drink water or other fluids.

“Ngang i kaka.”

I am thirsty.

Also means

thirsty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kametip

noun

A large meal with many guests, often held for a special occasion.

“Repwe föri och lap kametip.”

They will have a big feast.

Also means

feast

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kamö

verb

This verb describes the act of purchasing an item or paying money to acquire something.

“Ngang upwe kamö iik.”

I will buy fish.

Also means

to buy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kamwei

verb

To pull something apart by force or damage it by making a hole.

“Kopwe nuku, esap kamwei ewe sakk.”

Be careful, do not tear the sack.

Also means

to tear, to rip

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kamwet

noun

A person with whom one is in a romantic relationship.

“A wor an kamwet.”

He/she has a boyfriend or girlfriend.

Also means

boyfriend
girlfriend
boyfriend or girlfriend

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kan

det

A word used to point to items that are close by.

“Iwe, pun kan ra kewe.”

So, these are the ones.

Also means

these

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kana

det

A determiner used to point to items that are not close to the speaker or the listener.

“Machar kana.”

Those are shirts.

Also means

those

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kanapus

noun

A place where people are kept when they have broken the law. It is a secure facility used for holding prisoners.

“A pwal kanapus ewe mwän.”

The man is also in prison.

Also means

prison
jail

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kangof

noun

A woman who is professionally trained to care for the sick or injured.

“Ekkewe kangof ra angang.”

The nurses are working.

Also means

female nurse

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kapas

noun

A single unit of language that carries meaning.

“Ewe kapas a ffat.”

The word is clear.

Also means

word

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kapas allim

noun

The good news or the teachings of the Christian faith.

“Sia rongorong kapas allim.”

We are listening to the gospel.

Also means

gospel

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kapich

noun

Waste material or trash that is thrown away.

“Kopwe amwoccu ewe kapich.”

Please throw away the garbage.

Also means

garbage

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kar

adj

Describes something that has a high temperature.

“Ewe haniti epwe kar.”

The soup will be hot.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

katon

verb

To look at something closely or to have a look at an object or situation.

“Kopwe katon ei.”

You should have a look at this.

Also means

to observe
to have a look

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kattu

noun

A small animal commonly kept as a pet.

“Iei kattu epwe amwirimwirin.”

That cat will purr.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pron

This is the pronoun used to address one person directly.

“Ke pwan feito?”

Are you coming again?

Also means

you (singular)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kene

pron

A pronoun form indicating that the listener will perform an action in the near future.

“Kene pwal feito.”

You will come again soon.

Also means

you will (soon)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kepwap

pron

This is an alternative form of the word kopwap, meaning you will do something in the future.

“Kepwap etiwa pwan emén.”

You will invite someone else.

Also means

alternative form of kopwap
you will (later)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kepwe

pron

A word used to mean 'you will' or 'you shall'. It is a variation of the word kopwe.

“Kepwe etto non ei foun maram.”

You will come this month.

Also means

alternative form of kopwe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kesap

pron

This is a variant spelling of the word kosap. It is used in the same way.

“Kesap weween meefi.”

It has the same meaning.

Also means

alternative form of kosap

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kese

pron

A pronoun form indicating that the second person is not doing an action.

“Kese kan mwochen kkapas?”

Do you not want to speak?

Also means

you do not
you did not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kete

pron

This is a variant spelling or form of the word kote.

“Kete fiti ei”

Do not come with this

Also means

alternative form of kote

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ketinas

noun

A long, sharp metal blade used as a weapon, often with a handle.

“A pwal kkan chok ketinas.”

They only have swords.

Also means

sword

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kewe

det

A plural marker used to refer to specific things that were previously mentioned.

“Kewe epwé fiti kich.”

Those ones will join us.

Also means

plural of we
the (plural)
the

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kiȧn

noun

The edge or outer limit of a piece of land or area.

“Iei kiȧn ewe fanü.”

This is the boundary of the land.

Also means

boundary, border
limit
boundary

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kich

pron

A pronoun referring to a group of people that includes both the speaker and the listener.

“Kich sipwe fiti ir.”

We will join them.

Also means

First-person plural inclusive pronoun; us (inclusive)
us (inclusive)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kinamwe

adj

A state of being quiet, calm, and free from conflict.

“Ei leenian epwe kinamwe.”

This place will be peaceful.

Also means

peaceful

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kinas

noun

A hard, transparent material or a surface used to see one's reflection.

“Ai kinas a feiengeni.”

My mirror is broken.

Also means

glass
mirror

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kinikin

noun

A single part of a process or a specific section of a larger object.

“Ewe kinikin meinisin epwe wesen chu.”

Every section must fit together.

Also means

step
segment
section

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kinisou

intj

A word used to express gratitude or thanks to someone.

“Kinisou chapur.”

Thank you very much.

Also means

thank you
thanks

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

Kirisimas

name

The annual Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus.

“Ekkesiwin an aramas ekkoch lon Kirisimas.”

Some people change their way of life during Christmas.

Also means

Christmas

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kitir

noun

A contest of speed between people or animals.

“Ekewe mwän ra kitir.”

The men are having a race.

Also means

race
competition

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ko-

prefix

A prefix attached to words to show that the action or state involves 'you' in the singular form when modifying adverbs.

“Kopwe mwittir ware.”

You must come quickly.

Also means

Second-person singular subject marker for tense modifying adverbs.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kofi

noun

A popular warm drink made from roasted coffee beans.

“Ua kan angei kofi nupwen neesor.”

I usually have coffee in the morning.

Also means

coffee

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kofot

verb

To enter into a legal or social contract of marriage.

“Ira repwe kofot lon fanü.”

They will marry in the village.

Also means

to marry

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

koiasi

noun

A substance added to soil to help plants grow better.

“Kopwe kapwong koiasi.”

You should apply fertilizer.

Also means

fertilizer

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kökkö

noun

The act of calling out to someone or something.

“Ai rongorong ewe kökkö.”

I heard the calling.

Also means

calling

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kokkot

noun

A plan or strategy made for a specific purpose.

“Iwe, ei kokkot epwe mwo kukkun.”

Well, this plan will be a small one.

Also means

plan

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

komoch

verb

To keep something in your hands or arms.

“Komoch ewe pwpwún.”

Hold the book.

Also means

to hold

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kömwöch

verb

To keep something in your hands or arms.

“Kömwöch kopwut me ren omw tumunu.”

Hold the cup while you are taking care of it.

Also means

to hold

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kön

noun

A musical composition for the voice.

“Mi mwirimwir ewe kön.”

The song is pleasant.

Also means

song

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

konak

noun

A common domesticated animal that is often kept as a pet or for guarding a house.

“Ewe konak a atap.”

The dog is barking.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

konik[ˈkɔɹriˈk]

noun

The clear liquid that is essential for life and found in rivers, rain, and the ocean.

“Kopwe wúnúmwa konik.”

Drink some water.

Also means

water

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

konuk

noun

The liquid substance that is essential for life and found in oceans, rivers, and rain.

“Ka tongeni angei ai konuk?”

Can you get my water?

Also means

water

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kopwap

pron

A pronoun used to indicate that the second person singular will do an action in the future.

“Kopwap achocho me ren omw angang.”

You will try hard at your work.

Also means

you will (later)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kopwe

pron

A pronoun used to indicate that the person being addressed is going to do something in the future.

“Kopwe etto ikena.”

You will come here.

Also means

you will

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kopwene

pron

A future tense marker indicating that the person you are talking to will perform an action soon.

“Kopwene angei ewe puk.”

You will take the book soon.

Also means

you (soon)
you will

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

köri

verb

To speak loudly to someone to get their attention or to summon them.

“Kopwe köri ach mwan.”

You should call our man.

Also means

to call

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kosap

pron

This word is used to tell someone that they should not do something or will not do something. It functions as a negative command or a future negative indicator.

“Kosap etiwa ewe kapas.”

Do not believe that word.

Also means

you will not
don't

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kose

pron

Used to indicate that you are not performing an action or did not perform it in the past.

“Kose kuna pwutak we?”

Did you not see the boy?

Also means

you do not
you did not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

Kot

name

The supreme being or deity.

“Kot a weweiti ngeni kich meinisin.”

God understands us all.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kote

pron

This word is used to express that someone will never do something, or to indicate a negative result.

“Kote mwo pwan kapei ewe pwoon.”

You will never borrow that phone again.

Also means

you will never
so you do not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kou

noun

This noun refers to the large farm animal kept for milk or meat.

“E wor kou.”

There is a cow.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kouk

noun

A tool used for chopping wood, consisting of a metal head attached to a handle.

“Iwe nupwen an emon neir a pökuetiw efoch ira, muttir chok noun we kouk a turunong non ewe konik. A ereni Elisha, "Masta, met ei upwe ne föri, nge esap nei ewe kouk?"”

When one among them was cutting down a tree, quickly his axe head fell in the water. He told Elisha, "Master, what should I do, it isn't my axe?"

Also means

axe, axe head

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

koum

verb

To engage in a physical struggle or combat with someone.

“Epwe koum ir me ruu.”

They will fight against each other.

Also means

to fight

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kuchu

noun

A visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals floating in the sky.

“Kuchu epwe pwarato ren kapasen lan.”

The cloud will appear because of the wind.

Also means

cloud

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kuf

verb

The action of not being able to find something or to fail in a contest.

“Ngang i kuf pwan ewe pwökin moni.”

I lost that coin.

Also means

to lose

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kumwuch

noun

The bottom part of an animal's leg that touches the ground. This term specifically refers to a hoof.

“Ewe man a tiriu ren a kumwuch.”

The animal stepped with its hoof.

Also means

foot (of an animal)
hoof
foot (of an animal), hoof

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kuna

verb

To perceive or notice someone or something using your eyes.

“I kuna ewe mwän.”

I see the man.

Also means

to see

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kung

adj

The color of earth or wood.

“I mochen ukukun aramas mi amwerek ren kung.”

I like the shade that is brown.

Also means

brown

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kuno

verb

To cause something or someone to be sent out or moved forward.

“Sia kuno ewe kapasen emmwen.”

We send forth the message of guidance.

Also means

to send forth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kunok

noun

A device used to measure time, or the current time itself.

“Efoku kunok a tori?”

What time is it?

Also means

clock
time
clock, time

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

kutta

verb

To look for something that is hidden or missing.

“Sia kutta ewe sukul.”

We are looking for the school.

Also means

to search for

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

maan

noun

Any living creature that is not a human, a plant, or a person.

“Mei wor fiteu maan lon ekkewe chuk.”

There are several animals in those mountains.

Also means

animal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

machang

noun

The general term for a feathered animal that can fly.

“Ewe machang e parpar.”

The bird is red.

Also means

bird

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mai

noun

A common tropical fruit that is a staple food in Chuuk.

“Ua kan mongo mai.”

I usually eat breadfruit.

Also means

breadfruit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

maicha

adj

Describes a person who wants more than their fair share or does not like to share with others.

“Epwe maicha mwumwuno.”

He will be selfish tomorrow.

Also means

greedy
selfish
greedy, selfish

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

maing

noun

A term used to address someone of high rank or a deity.

“Maing, kopwe asukunaei.”

Lord, please teach me.

Also means

lord

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

man

noun

An alternative spelling for the word meaning animal or creature.

“Ewe man a feito.”

The animal has come.

Also means

alternative spelling of maan
animal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

manau

noun

The state of being alive or the period between birth and death.

“A manau esap tori ngas.”

Life does not have an end.

Also means

life

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

manausefan

noun

The act of coming back to life after death.

“Sia apasa pwungunen manausefan ren Kraist.”

We speak about the truth of the resurrection through Christ.

Also means

resurrection

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mangaku

noun

A general term for fabric or a piece of clothing.

“I mwoochu ewe mangaku.”

I am washing the cloth.

Also means

cloth
garment

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mano

verb

The act of ceasing to be alive.

“Ewe aramas a mano.”

The person died.

Also means

to die

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

maram

noun

The object that shines in the night sky, or a specific period of thirty days.

“A tumunú maram-en.”

The moon is shining.

Also means

moon
month

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

masou

noun

Refers to the state of being satisfied or content with something.

“E masou ren an epwe fiti ewe mwich.”

He is content with attending the meeting.

Also means

content

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

masta

noun

A person who has control or authority over others. It is often used to refer to an employer or someone in charge.

“Ewe masta a awora an angang.”

The master provided his work.

Also means

master

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

maun

noun

A state of armed conflict between groups or nations.

“I kewe aramas ra churi maun.”

Those people met war.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

conj

This is a joining word used to connect two nouns or phrases together.

“En me ngang sipwe feila.”

You and I will go.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mecheres

adj

Describes a task that does not require much effort or skill to complete.

“Aninis epwe mecheres.”

Helping will be easy.

Also means

easy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mėėt

adj

Feeling full after having a meal. It describes the state of having eaten enough.

“I mwaas iei nge i mweėt.”

I just finished eating and I am full.

Also means

full (from eating)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mefi

verb

To experience an internal physical or emotional sensation.

“Ngang i mefi ai tipemwaramwar.”

I feel my confusion.

Also means

to feel

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mei

verb

A common way to describe a state of being or a quality.

“Mei chommong aramas.”

There are many people.

Also means

alternative form of mi ("to be")
to be

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

meinisin

adj

A word used to describe the entire amount or every member of a group.

“Meinisin aramas ra feito.”

All the people came.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

men

adv

A word used to emphasize something in a softer way than the word fakkun.

“A men foffor.”

It is very active.

Also means

softer form of fakkun (“very”)
very

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

menni

det

A word used to ask about a choice between specific items.

“Menni i kopwe amw.”

Which one will you take?

Also means

which

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

Merika

name

The name of the country known as the United States of America.

“Sia fiti Merika.”

We are going to America.

Also means

America

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

meseik

adj

Feeling or showing great happiness and enthusiasm.

“E meseik pwe epwe feila wone.”

He is excited because he is going to the store.

Also means

excited

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

met

det

A word used to ask about the identity or nature of something.

“Met epwe fis?”

What will happen?

Also means

what

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

metek

noun

A physical sensation of discomfort or hurt in the body.

“Metek mei watte ren ai peche.”

There is a lot of pain in my leg.

Also means

pain

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mettoch

noun

Any object or item without being specific about what it is.

“Mettoch kewe ra feito.”

Those things have arrived.

Also means

thing
stuff

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

verb

A particle used to connect a subject to its description or state.

“Ewe chukoo mi watte.”

The mountain is big.

Also means

to be (precedes the adjective or adverb)
to be

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

minik

noun

A white liquid produced by female mammals to feed their young, often used in food and drinks.

“I mongöi minik me ren itang.”

I drink milk with my breakfast.

Also means

milk

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

minion

num

The number that is equal to one thousand times one thousand.

“Iwe ewe minion moni.”

And that is a million dollars.

Also means

million

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mirit

adj

Having the ability to make good judgments based on knowledge or experience.

“Iwe, epwe mirit.”

Then, he will be wise.

Also means

wise

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

misin

noun

A specific task, assignment, or a religious outreach group.

“Ewe misin epwe towu nupwen neesor.”

The mission will depart tomorrow morning.

Also means

mission

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

misineri

noun

A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith.

“Iwe, ewe misineri a feito.”

Then, the missionary came.

Also means

missionary

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mochen

verb

To have a desire or wish for something.

“Uwa mochen kan.”

I want food.

Also means

to want

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mökur

noun

The upper part of a human body, or the front part of an animal body, that contains the brain, eyes, nose, and mouth.

“I mochiu mökur.”

I have a headache.

Also means

head

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mokut

verb

To change position or to shift location.

“Iwe epwe mokut ewe chuk.”

The mountain will move.

Also means

to move

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mongo

verb

The act of consuming food or a meal.

“Ngang iwe upwe mongo.”

I will eat.

Also means

to eat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

moni

noun

Physical currency used for buying and selling goods.

“Ei moni a fokkun chommong.”

This money is very much.

Also means

money

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

monomon

adj

Something that is kept hidden or is not known by others.

“Ewe kapas a monomon.”

The words are a secret.

Also means

secret

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mour

verb

To be in a state of rest or to be asleep.

“Ewe mwääni epwe mour”

The man will sleep

Also means

to sleep

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

much

verb

A verb meaning that something has finished or come to a close.

“E much ewe kapas.”

The speech ended.

Also means

to end

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

murinnö

adj

Used to describe something that is pleasant, of high quality, or satisfactory.

“Iei ewe murinnö aramas.”

That is a good person.

Also means

good
fine
nice
good, fine, nice

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mut

verb

To give permission for something to happen or for someone to do something.

“I mut ngonuk an kopwe feilo.”

I allow you to go.

Also means

to allow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

muu

noun

A territory or state governed by a king or queen.

“I mwoniiy itan aramas kana non ewe muu.”

I know the names of those people in the kingdom.

Also means

kingdom

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

muun

noun

A small worm-like creature that eventually turns into a butterfly or moth.

“Ekkewe muun ra kkunuw ren ekkewe rä.”

The caterpillars are eating the leaves.

Also means

caterpillar
insect larva

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mwail

noun

A unit of distance used to measure how far away a place is.

“Ewe imw epwe nom won nawu mwail.”

The house will be one mile away.

Also means

mile

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mwaken

verb

To say something that you know is not true.

“Epwe mwaken ren nounoun pekin kapas.”

He will lie about the matter.

Also means

to lie (to give false information)
to lie

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mwan

noun

A male human being, especially an adult male.

“Ewe mwan a etto.”

The man is coming.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mwareiti

verb

To express admiration or approval of someone or something.

“Sia mwareiti Kot ren an tumwunu kich.”

We praise God for taking care of us.

Also means

to praise

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mwen

prep

Used to indicate something happening earlier in time than another event.

“Ka pwüngü mwanwen mwen a kkapas.”

You should think before you speak.

Also means

before

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mwesi

verb

The action of forcefully expelling air from the nose and mouth due to irritation.

“Ii a mwesi ren pekin masar.”

He sneezed because of the dust.

Also means

to sneeze

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mwet

verb

The action of pushing oneself off the ground or a surface into the air.

“E mwet nón non ewe kkan.”

He jumped into the water.

Also means

to jump

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mwich

noun

A formal or social gathering of people. It refers to an assembly for discussion or group activity.

“Kich sipwe mwich non raanin fannuepwi.”

We will have a meeting on Saturday.

Also means

meeting

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mwik

adj

Describes food that has a strong, hot, or pungent taste.

“E mwik ena aan aneni.”

That food he is eating is spicy.

Also means

spicy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mwirin

prep

Following in time or order. It is used to describe something that happens at a later point.

“Mwirin an mwoni, a chok tongeni feyinno.”

After he got money, he was able to leave.

Also means

after
next

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

mwus

verb

To throw up the contents of the stomach.

“E mwus pwal mwusitiw.”

He vomited and it went down.

Also means

to vomit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

naf

adj

Something is sufficient in quantity or degree. It means you have as much as you need.

“E naf ei pekin moni.”

This amount of money is enough.

Also means

enough
sufficient

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

namanam

noun

A particular system of faith and worship, or a set of beliefs.

“A pwal wor chommong sokkopaten namanam non ewe fonu.”

There are also many different types of religions in that land.

Also means

religion
philosophy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

namanam tekia

noun

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or qualities.

“Namanam tekia epwe tongeni anisi an aramas mwittir kuta an angang.”

Pride can help a person quickly find their work.

Also means

pride

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nampa

noun

A symbol or word used in counting or measuring things.

“Kapas nampa.”

Write the number.

Also means

number

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

naneu

noun

The day that happened before today.

“Naneu i ai fansoun.”

Yesterday was my time.

Also means

yesterday

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nang

noun

The sky or the spiritual realm above the earth.

“Kot epwe won nang.”

God is in heaven.

Also means

heaven

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nap

adj

Used to describe something that is large, important, or significant in size or stature.

“E nap ewe pisekin.”

The object is large.

Also means

great

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nap seni

conj

Used to compare two things, showing that one is larger or more important.

“Mei nap seni ewe.”

It is greater than that one.

Also means

greater than

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

napanap

adj

Used to describe something that is of significant size or importance.

“Ewe kewe annuk napanap an epwe pwan pwisin fofor.”

That great law is itself to be fulfilled.

Also means

very great
greatest

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nau

noun

A person's male child.

“Iei nauan ewe mwän.”

That is the man's son.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

conj

A connector word used to join two verbs together in a sentence.

“I kamo ne kan.”

I came to eat.

Also means

to (connects verbs)
to

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

neanowas

noun

The time of day when the sun is at its highest point, typically around midday.

“Epwe feito neanowas.”

He will come at noon.

Also means

noon

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nei

det

A possessive word used for things like living creatures or pets that belong to the speaker.

“Nei kattu.”

My cat.

Also means

First-person singular possessive; my (used with a special class of objects including living things)
my

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nekunion

noun

The period of time at the end of the day, before nightfall.

“Sise tongeni feito nekunion.”

We cannot come in the evening.

Also means

evening

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nemeni

verb

To have authority over a group, region, or meeting. It means to act as the person in charge.

“I chon nemeni ei mwichefel.”

I am the one who presides over this meeting.

Also means

to rule, govern
to preside
to rule

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nemesepwi

noun

The act of seeing something, especially something imagined or spiritual.

“A pwal wor an nemesepwi ren Kot.”

He also had a vision from God.

Also means

vision

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nemin

noun

A female human being.

“Ewe nemin a chüen etiwa.”

The woman is still waiting.

Also means

woman

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

neminewe

noun

A word used to refer to a specific girl or female person that has already been mentioned in a conversation.

“Neminewe a mochen mwongo.”

That girl wants to eat.

Also means

that girl (subject previously mentioned)
that girl

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nengin

noun

A young female person.

“Ei nengin a fokun kirekir.”

This girl is very pretty.

Also means

girl

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

neno

verb

To turn your eyes away from something or to open your eyes when you wake up.

“Epwe neno seni ewe kapas.”

He will look away from that conversation.

Also means

to look away
to open one's eyes (from sleep)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nesen

noun

A period of learning or a task assigned for study.

“Kopwe nennetiwa ewe nesen.”

You should study that lesson.

Also means

lesson

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nesor

noun

The day that follows today.

“Kopwe feito nesor.”

You will come tomorrow.

Also means

tomorrow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

netip

noun

The organ that pumps blood, often used to refer to one's emotions or inner thoughts.

“Ua tuppuni netipei ren ekkei angang.”

I give my heart to these works.

Also means

heart

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

netipengaw

adj

Feeling unhappy, discouraged, or downcast.

“Ngang i netipengaw ren ewe kapas.”

I am sad because of those words.

Also means

sad
discouraged

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ngang

pron

The word used to talk about yourself as the subject of a sentence.

“Ngang mi pwapwa.”

I am happy.

Also means

First-person singular pronoun in the nominative case; I
I

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ngasangas

noun

The air taken into or let out of the lungs.

“A pwapwa an ngasangas a fokun kewe.”

His breath is very strong.

Also means

breath
breathing

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ngau

adj

A way to describe something that is of poor quality or not good. It is an alternative spelling of ngaw.

“Eei ei osupwang a ngau.”

This problem is bad.

Also means

alternative spelling of ngaw ("bad")
bad

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ngaw

adj

Not good; unpleasant, low quality, or morally wrong.

“Ewe mettoch a ngaw.”

That thing is bad.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ngeni

verb

This verb describes the action of handing something over to someone else.

“Ka pwan mochen kopwe ngeni ei?”

Do you also want to give this?

Also means

to give

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ngii

noun

The hard, white parts inside your mouth used for chewing.

“Ese pwal wor an ngii.”

He does not have any teeth.

Also means

tooth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ngun

noun

The spirit or life force of a person. It can also refer to a person's shadow.

“Ngunen aramas mi manau.”

The spirit of a person is alive.

Also means

spirit
shadow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nieno

verb

To cause the death of a person or animal.

“Ren nieno, sise etiwa an aramas nieno chon aramas.”

Regarding killing, we do not agree with a person killing another person.

Also means

to kill

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

niffang

noun

Something that you give to someone without asking for payment.

“Ewe niffang a pwara ngeni an tongei.”

The gift showed his love.

Also means

gift

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nifinifin

adj

Describing someone who is very careful about what they pick or select. It can also describe having an unfair preference.

“Sese nifinifin ren kewe pekin mwongo.”

Do not be choosy about the food options.

Also means

choosy, particular
biased
choosy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nikanipwun

noun

A small parasite that lives inside a person or animal's stomach or intestines.

“A wor nikanipwun ngeni ewe mwän.”

The man has an intestinal worm.

Also means

intestinal worm

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nikitu

verb

This verb describes the act of bearing something difficult or suffering through a hard situation.

“Sia nikitu fanäsengesin feiengau.”

We endure in the face of misfortune.

Also means

to endure

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nikken

noun

A small insect that bites humans and animals.

“A chomong nikken non ewe imw.”

There are many mosquitoes in the house.

Also means

mosquito

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nime

num

The number that comes after forty-nine.

“Ewor nime choon pechei.”

There are fifty people in my group.

Also means

fifty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nimechö

num

A number used specifically when counting five flat items.

“Nimechö rau ra feito.”

Five sheets of metal came.

Also means

five (flat, paper-like objects)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nimenimoch

verb

Describes something that is free from dirt or stains. It is used to state that an object or place is tidy.

“Ewe imw epwe nimenimoch.”

The house will be clean.

Also means

to be clean

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nimepuku

num

This is the word for the number five hundred in Chuukese.

“Ewe chëk nimepuku pwutak ra feyinö.”

The five hundred boys went away.

Also means

five hundred

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nimmön

num

This number is used when counting exactly five living creatures, such as people or animals.

“Nimmön mwääni ra etiwok.”

Five men arrived.

Also means

five (living people or animals)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nimu

num

The number 5.

“Ka tongeni ngeni nimu taropwe.”

You can give me five papers.

Also means

five

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ning

noun

The state of being beautiful, magnificent, or glorious.

“E pwe tumunu ningün nöün kükü.”

She will guard the beauty of her flowers.

Also means

glory
beauty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nios

noun

A physical object made to look like a person or figure. It can represent a person or be used in a spiritual or playful way.

“Ewe nios epwe nom won ewe teep.”

The statue will be on the table.

Also means

statue
idol
doll

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nisou

noun

A term referring to the act of sexual intercourse.

“Ika epwe wor nisou, epwe pwan wor pwal.”

If there is to be sexual intercourse, there must also be precautions.

Also means

sexual intercourse

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

niwin

noun

A noun referring to the act of giving one thing in return for another.

“I eoch niwin.”

It is a good exchange.

Also means

exchange

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

niyééch

verb

Having an attractive or pleasing appearance.

“Ewe kükün seipen a fefeitiw a kan niyééch.”

The small flower that is blooming is pretty.

Also means

to be pretty, to be attractive
to be pretty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nnieno

verb

To cause the death of a living being.

“Ika ka mochen nnieno mwoon, kopwe tuuti.”

If you want to kill the animal, you must shoot it.

Also means

to kill

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nȯ

noun

A long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore.

“Ewe nȯ epwe pwecho non ewe mataw.”

The wave will break in the open sea.

Also means

wave
billow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

non

prep

A preposition used to indicate being inside something.

“Non imw.”

In the house.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

noninen

verb

To feel or express deep sadness or regret, often due to a loss.

“Sia noninen ren ewe chok mei máló.”

We are mourning for the person who died.

Also means

to mourn
to be sad
to be regretful

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nonnom

verb

To remain in a specific place or condition. It is a common way to say someone is currently located somewhere.

“I nonnom won ei fanu.”

I am staying on this island.

Also means

to stay

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nönö

adj

Identical or exactly alike in nature.

“Esor moni mi nönö ngeni ena.”

There is no money the same as that one.

Also means

same

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nonowo

noun

A feeling of unhappiness or anger because someone has something you want.

“Nonowo epwe angei ngeni kich mettóch esapw amwonnö.”

Jealousy will take us to things that are not good.

Also means

jealousy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

notou

noun

The compass direction where the sun sets.

“Ewe fomen epwe feito seni notou.”

The wind will come from the west.

Also means

west

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nöüch

det

A possessive word meaning our, used when you include the person you are talking to. It is used with a special class of objects, often including living things.

“Ei nöüch mwäängän.”

This is our son.

Also means

First-person plural inclusive possessive; our (inclusive; used with a special class of objects including living things)
our

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

noum

det

Used to show that something belongs to you. This form is used specifically for things like living creatures.

“Noum kuku eei?”

Is this your pet?

Also means

Second-person singular possessive; your (used with a special class of objects including living things)
your

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nöu̇m

det

A possessive word meaning our, specifically excluding the person being spoken to, used for living things.

“Nöu̇m kewe kewe kewe chii kewe ra pwekkupwekkun.”

Our puppies are playing.

Also means

First-person plural exclusive possessive; our (exclusive, used with a special class of objects including living things)
our

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

noumi

det

A possessive word meaning your when referring to a group of people. It is used with a special class of objects, including living things.

“Iei noumi mwäängän.”

This is your son (plural).

Also means

Second-person plural possessive; your (plural; used with a special class of objects including living things)
your

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

noun

det

A possessive word used to describe something belonging to a person or animal, such as a child or a pet.

“Noun mwään.”

His son.

Also means

third person singular possessive; his, hers, its (used with a special class of objects including living things)
son of, daughter of
his, hers, its

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nouni

verb

To obtain or get something, specifically used when referring to living things or a special class of objects.

“Kose mochen nouni ewe kükü.”

Please get the dog.

Also means

to acquire (used with a special class of objects, including living things)
to acquire

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nounou

verb

To make use of an object or to bring a child into the world.

“Kopwe nounou ei kapasen Chuuk.”

You will use this Chuukese language.

Also means

to use (something from a special class of objects)
to give birth, deliver

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nour

det

A possessive word used for things like pets, children, or other living beings that belong to them.

“Nour kewe man chon mwoni ra fokkun mwaa.”

Their animals that live in the garden are very wild.

Also means

third person plural possessive; their (used with a special class of objects including living things)
their

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nuk

noun

The internal organ in the body where food is digested.

“Ai nuk epwe mwaramwar.”

My stomach is hurting.

Also means

stomach

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nuku

verb

To accept something as true or real.

“Ua nuku ren ach pwal eoch.”

I believe in our goodness.

Also means

to believe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nukukutong

noun

A very tiny insect that is commonly found in houses or gardens.

“Ewe nukukutong e kewe pekin pwopworo.”

The small ant is on top of the table.

Also means

small ant

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nukumach

adj

Describes a person who refuses to follow instructions or rules.

“A watte aramas ra kuna pwe ekkewe efemoch ra nukumach.”

Many people saw that those children were disobedient.

Also means

disobedient

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nuokus

adj

Feeling fear or being afraid of something.

“Ngang iwe na mi nuokus.”

I am the one who is scared.

Also means

scared
afraid

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nup

adj

Describing a fruit or crop that is fully grown and ready to be picked and eaten.

“Ningöchun ekkewe sou-emwen mi namanam tekia epwe ne ngawono ussun chok mwen uwan ekkewe ira fik ra kini o ochoch nupwen ra nup.”

The glory of the leaders is pride; it will become bad like before the harvest of the fig tree which they pick and eat before it is ripe.

Also means

ripe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nupwen

conj

Used to describe the time during which something is occurring.

“Nupwen ngang a pwan feito, upwe koriuk.”

When I come again, I will call you.

Also means

when

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

nus

noun

This noun refers to what is left over after a portion has been taken or used.

“E wor nus ren ekkei.”

There is a remainder of these.

Also means

remainder
leftover

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ochoch

verb

To consume food that is uncooked or raw.

“E ochech ika.”

He eats raw fish.

Also means

to eat (referring to uncooked or raw foods)
to eat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ofes

noun

A room or building where work is done.

“I mwo kukun ofes.”

I am in the office.

Also means

office

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

okasi

noun

A sweet food typically made from sugar.

“Ewe kukkun mwän epwe mongoi okasi.”

The little boy will eat candy.

Also means

candy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

olif

noun

A small oval fruit that is green or black in color and is often used for oil.

“I mwon olif.”

I ate an olive.

Also means

olive

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

om[ˈʊm]

det

This is a word used to show that something belongs to you. It is an alternative spelling of omw.

“Ika epwe mwo om na taropwe, kopwe angei.”

If that paper of yours is still there, take it.

Also means

alternative spelling of omw (“your”)
your

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

omw

det

A possessive word used to indicate something belongs to one person.

“Iei omw pwoos.”

This is your ball.

Also means

Second-person singular general possessive; your (singular)
your

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

onumön

num

A counting word used to describe a group of six living things.

“Onumön mwääni ra etiwok.”

Six men arrived.

Also means

six (living people or animals)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

oput

verb

To feel a strong dislike or intense aversion toward someone or something.

“Ese mwo oput emon.”

He does not yet hate anyone.

Also means

to hate

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

Orru

noun

The second day of the work week.

“Kich sipwe churi ómwo Orru.”

We will see you on Tuesday.

Also means

Tuesday

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

oruwen

adj

This word is used to describe the position of something that follows the first item in a series. It specifically refers to being second in order.

“Iei ai oruwen kewe puk.”

This is my second book.

Also means

second

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

osukosuk

adj

When someone is unsure or does not know what to do.

“Ngang i osukosuk ussun met kopwe echik.”

I am confused about what you want.

Also means

confused

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ou-

prefix

A prefix attached to words to indicate the second person plural.

“Oupworaus.”

You all are going.

Also means

you (plural)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

oua

pron

This is the pronoun used to address two or more people. It translates to 'you all' or 'you' when speaking to a group.

“Oua mwo pwan etiwa ach kewe kapas.”

You (plural) should also listen to our words.

Also means

you (plural)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

oune

pron

A word used to refer to a group of people doing something in the near future.

“Oune chök pwal etiwa ei kirek.”

You all will soon also accept this request.

Also means

you (plural) will (soon)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

oupwap

pron

A pronoun used to indicate that you and others will do an action in the future.

“Oupwap kuna kewe puk.”

You all will see those books.

Also means

you (plural) will (later)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

oupwe

pron

A pronoun used when addressing two or more people about a future action.

“Oupwe pwisin angei.”

You (plural) will get it yourselves.

Also means

you (plural) will

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

oupwene

pron

A future tense marker indicating that a group of people you are addressing will perform an action soon.

“Oupwene feino lon ewe fanangan.”

You all will go to the meeting soon.

Also means

you (plural) will (soon)
you (plural) will

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ousap

pron

This pronoun refers to a group of people that the speaker is addressing, indicating that they will not perform a future action.

“Ousap chiechiemi ngeni ir.”

You (plural) will not be friends with them.

Also means

you (plural) will not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ouse

pron

A negative pronoun used when referring to a group of people not performing an action.

“Ouse tongeni fiti kich.”

You (plural) cannot go with us.

Also means

you (plural) do not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

oute

pron

This word is used when speaking to a group of people to say they will never do something.

“Oute pwan chuuri emon aramas nge epwe pwon.”

You (plural) will never meet someone and have them keep their promise.

Also means

you (plural) will never
so you (plural) do not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ouwa

verb

To produce a clear sound by blowing air through puckered lips.

“E ouwa won ewe imw.”

He whistled at the house.

Also means

to whistle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

öch

adj

Something that is of high quality or positive in nature.

“Ei sakkopaten mwooni a öch.”

This type of money is good.

Also means

good

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ör

noun

The direction toward the south.

“Ife ewe ör?”

Where is the south?

Also means

south

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ötiw

noun

The direction where the sun rises.

“Kapasien ötiw a pwal weween ewe fenaan fan.”

The term for east also relates to the rising sun.

Also means

east

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ȯch

det

Used as a determiner to mean a portion or a quantity of something.

“Ka mochen ȯch ei?”

Do you want some of this?

Also means

some

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

paaw

noun

The part of the body at the end of the arm that is used for holding, touching, or grasping things.

“A kachik paaw.”

Wash your hands.

Also means

hand

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pachingko

noun

A handheld toy or tool used for shooting small objects by pulling back an elastic band.

“Iwe, a pachingko pachingko ewe mwöch.”

Then, he slingshot the bird.

Also means

slingshot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

Paipel

name

The sacred book of Christianity consisting of the Old and New Testaments.

“Ngang i kai kucha neisin Paipel.”

I am reading the Bible.

Also means

The Bible

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pakutang

noun

A device that explodes to cause damage. It can also refer to dynamite.

“I pakutang a pwúkúrá.”

The bomb exploded.

Also means

bomb
dynamite

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pan

noun

A branch of a tree, usually including its leaves.

“E pwal wor ewe pan me ren ewe kukkun ekkewe.”

The branch is also with the small ones.

Also means

branch (with its leaves)
branch

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

papatais

verb

To undergo the Christian religious ceremony of being sprinkled with or immersed in water.

“I epwe papatais nesun.”

I will be baptized inside.

Also means

to be baptized

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

parapar

adj

Having the color of blood or a ruby.

“E wor ewe parapar.”

There is the red one.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pas

prep

This word refers to time that has already occurred or gone by.

“Iei ei chok pas.”

That is only the past.

Also means

past

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pasiken

noun

A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling with your feet.

“Ngang uwa etiw ngeni ei pasiken.”

I went over to him on this bicycle.

Also means

bicycle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pat

adj

Describes something that has a low temperature.

“E pat ewe epwe nim.”

The water is cold.

Also means

cold

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

peche

noun

The lower part of a human or bird body used for standing or walking.

“A feiengau pechen.”

His leg is injured.

Also means

leg
foot (of humans and birds)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

peinit

noun

A colored substance used to cover or decorate a surface.

“Peinit mi pweruwar a pweruwaröch.”

The red paint is very bright red.

Also means

paint

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pekus

adj

Feeling extremely tired or drained of energy.

“Ngang epwe pekus mwirin ewe angang.”

I will be exhausted after the work.

Also means

exhausted
weary

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

penges

adj

Describes something that is at a right angle to another line or surface.

“E pwal penges eei kewe.”

That one is also perpendicular.

Also means

perpendicular

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

penie-

prefix

A prefix used to indicate the side or part of something.

“E wor sokopaten penie- lon ei pwapwa.”

There are different sides in this story.

Also means

side

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

peniefefin

adj

Relating to or located on the left side of a person or object.

“A wor kewe aramas lon peniefefin.”

There are people on the left side.

Also means

left side

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

peniemwan

adj

Relating to or located on the right side of a person or object.

“Kopwe etto lon peniemwan.”

You should go to the right side.

Also means

right side

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

penit

noun

A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold clothes in place.

“Kapasapasa ewe penit meefi.”

Tighten that belt.

Also means

belt

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pesei

verb

To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.

“Kopwe pesei ekewe semirit.”

You should encourage the children.

Also means

to encourage

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pet

noun

A piece of furniture that a person sleeps on. It can also refer to a portable sleeping mat or cot.

“Upwe erenuk, kopwe uta, kopwe eki om na pet o feinno non imwom!”

I tell you, stand, grab your bed and go to your house!

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pik

noun

A common farm animal that is often raised for food.

“Ewe pik epwe mecher.”

The pig will be big.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

adj

Describes something sacred or dedicated to a higher spiritual purpose.

“Iei ewe neni a pin.”

That place is holy.

Also means

holy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pinawa

noun

A fine powder made from grain, used in cooking, or sometimes referring to bread itself.

“Kopwe amwoni ewe pinawa.”

You will buy the flour.

Also means

flour
bread

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pinchë

noun

A room used for personal hygiene or as an outhouse.

“Ika kopwe fiti ewe pinchë?”

Are you going to the bathroom?

Also means

bathroom
outhouse

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pinion

num

The number that represents one thousand million.

“E wor ewe pinion me ren ewe mwicheich.”

There is a billion with the group.

Also means

billion

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pink

adj

This describes the color that is a pale shade of red.

“Ewe itait a pink.”

The flower is pink.

Also means

pink coloured

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pioing

noun

A place where people go to receive medical care and treatment.

“A feito seni pioing.”

He came from the hospital.

Also means

hospital

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pisek

noun

This word refers to the personal items, gear, or parts that belong to a person or thing.

“Iei ai pisek.”

These are my belongings.

Also means

belongings
equipment
part

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pochokun

adj

Having great physical power or the ability to withstand force.

“A pochokun oomw man.”

Your animal is strong.

Also means

strong

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pokit-

prefix

A prefix that connects a situation to its cause.

“Ua tuufich pokit-an an epwe apasa.”

I arrived because of what he said.

Also means

because of

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

poko

noun

A large predatory sea fish with a cartilaginous skeleton and a prominent dorsal fin.

“Poko mi watte non le moan.”

There is a big shark in the ocean.

Also means

shark

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

poku

noun

A large predatory fish that lives in the ocean.

“Ewe poku a pwan fitikich.”

The shark is also very dangerous.

Also means

shark

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ponuweni

verb

To say or write something in response to someone or something.

“Kopwe ponuweni ai kapas.”

You should answer my words.

Also means

to reply
to answer

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

popun

noun

The reason why something is done or why something exists.

“Ife popun an ewe angang?”

What is the purpose of the work?

Also means

purpose

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

poputa

verb

To start doing something or to initiate an action.

“I epwe poputa angaang.”

I will begin working.

Also means

to begin

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pȯr

noun

A container, usually made of wood or cardboard, used for storing items.

“Ei pȯr a mwareiti.”

This box is broken.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

poraus

noun

Information, news, or a communication sent from one person to another.

“I pwapwa ren omw poraus.”

I am happy with your message.

Also means

message

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

porous

noun

This word is an alternative way to write or say the word poraus.

“Upwe porous ngenikemi fiti ai tipis.”

I will speak to you all about my mistake.

Also means

alternative form of poraus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

poutano

verb

To no longer have something in your possession or to cause something to be missing.

“Ngang i epwe poutano ai kapwong.”

I will lose my keys.

Also means

to lose (to cause something to cease to be in one's possession)
to lose

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pöute

noun

A small, furry nocturnal animal that flies and sleeps hanging upside down.

“Ewe pöute e feffeitiw lon pwin.”

The bat flies out at night.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pristut

noun

The office or position of a priest.

“A mwo nge a angei pristut.”

Although he is young, he has received the priesthood.

Also means

priesthood

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

noun

A type of nut that is chewed for its stimulating effects. It is a common cultural item in the islands.

“A mwan mwana ewe pu.”

He is eating the betel nut.

Also means

betel nut

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

puch

adj

Describes someone who is not acting in a smart way. It means being silly or lacking good judgment.

“Epwe puch iei aramas.”

That person is foolish.

Also means

foolish

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

puchor

verb

To shout or make a sound to get someone to come assist you.

“A puchor pun a mochen epwe wor epwe tongeni anisi.”

He cried for help because he wanted someone who could help him.

Also means

to cry for help

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

puk

noun

A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together.

“Ua kapaas ngeni ei puk.”

I am reading this book.

Also means

book

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pukepin

noun

This word refers to a sacred text or scripture, often used in a religious context.

“Ewe pukepin a fofor ren Kot.”

The scripture was made by God.

Also means

scripture

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pun

conj

A word used to introduce a reason or cause for something.

“Ua war pun ngang ua kukkun.”

I came because I am small.

Also means

because

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pung

adj

Something that is correct or fair.

“Iei pungen omw osukosuk.”

That is the right way for your problem.

Also means

right
correct
just

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

punu

noun

A person's husband or wife.

“Iei punuwei.”

That is my spouse.

Also means

spouse

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pupunu

verb

The act of entering into a marriage union.

“Ira repwe pupunu neesor.”

They will get married tomorrow.

Also means

to marry

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwä

verb

This verb means to come into sight or to become visible.

“E pwä me ren ekkei aramas.”

He appeared to those people.

Also means

to appear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwachen

noun

A small, round object used to fasten clothes.

“A feiengau ewe pwachen won ai kkoot.”

The button on my coat is broken.

Also means

button

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwan

adv

This word is used to add information or indicate that something else is happening as well.

“Ngang pwan mochen.”

I also want some.

Also means

also

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwang

noun

An opening or a hollow space in the ground or in an object.

“Ewe pwang mi watte lon ewe fanü.”

There is a large hole in the land.

Also means

hole, pit
cave
hole

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwapwa

adj

Feeling or showing pleasure and contentment.

“Ewe mwane a pwapwa.”

The man is happy.

Also means

happy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwarata

verb

To make something known or show something that was hidden. It can also mean to give testimony.

“Epwarata ren ekkewe mwichefel.”

He will reveal it to the congregation.

Also means

to reveal
to show
to testify

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwasuk

noun

The joint in the middle of the leg that allows it to bend.

“A feffek pwasuk.”

I bumped my knee.

Also means

knee

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwata

adv

An adverb used to ask for the reason behind something.

“Pwata ka feito?”

Why did you come?

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwe

conj

A word used to connect ideas, often to explain a purpose or reason.

“Ua feito pwe i epwe mefi.”

I came so that he would know.

Also means

so that
that

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwech

adj

Having the color of snow or milk.

“I mochen pwech.”

I want white.

Also means

white

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwechar

noun

A small animal with a soft body and a hard, spiral-shaped shell that it carries on its back.

“Ewe pwechar a feffeitannu won ewe rech.”

The snail is crawling on the leaf.

Also means

snail

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwich

adj

Something that has a high temperature.

“E pwich ngeni pechei.”

It is hot against my feet.

Also means

hot
warm

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwichi

verb

The action of being consumed by fire or heat.

“E pwichi ekkewe chuk.”

The trees burned.

Also means

to burn

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwichikar

adj

Something that is extremely hot or scalding.

“Ika kopwe pwichikar epwe atai pechem.”

If it is burning hot it will hurt your feet.

Also means

burning hot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwii

noun

A word used to refer to one's brother if the speaker is male, or one's sister if the speaker is female.

“Iei pwii kewe.”

These are my brothers/sisters.

Also means

brother; when said by a male
sister; when said by a female
sibling of the same gender

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwin

noun

The time between sunset and sunrise when it is dark.

“A mwär pwin.”

The night is quiet.

Also means

night

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwiniti

verb

To remove or take off an item of clothing.

“Kopwe pwiniti omw üküch.”

You should take off your shirt.

Also means

to remove, take off (one's clothing)
to take off

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwisin

adv

Doing something alone or without the help of others.

“A tumunu pwisin i.”

He takes care of himself by himself.

Also means

by oneself

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwokus

adj

Describes something that has a pleasant or fragrant odor.

“Ewe pwo pwokus.”

The flower is sweet-smelling.

Also means

sweet-smelling

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwon

verb

To make a sincere commitment or pledge to do something.

“Epwon ren an epwe feito.”

He promised that he would come.

Also means

to promise

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwöruk

verb

The act of performing dance movements.

“Sipwe pwöruk ren ia ikenai?”

Where are we going to dance today?

Also means

to dance

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pwun

noun

The surface of the earth or floor.

“A mwut ren pwun.”

It fell to the ground.

Also means

ground

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pron

This is a pronoun used to refer to a group of people or things other than the speaker and the listener. It is commonly used as a subject marker for third-person plural.

“Ra feen ngeni ewe puk.”

They are going to the book.

Also means

they
they are

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

rais

noun

A common grain used as a staple food in many dishes.

“Ai kkan rais a mwofich.”

The rice I ate was delicious.

Also means

rice

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

rait

noun

A legal or moral entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way. It refers to the basic privileges that every person possesses.

“Emon me emon aramas mei wor an rait an epwe manaw, tufich me kinamwe.”

Each person has his right to have life, opportunity and peace.

Also means

right

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ran

noun

Refers to the period of light during the day or a single day as a measurement of time.

“Ewe ran a pwekkun mwochen.”

The day was very beautiful.

Also means

day
daylight

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

Raninfen

noun

The day of the week typically reserved for rest and religious worship.

“Epwe auchea raninfen ngeni aramas.”

Sunday will be important to people.

Also means

Sunday

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

rappwa

noun

A musical instrument often used for signals, specifically a bugle or trumpet.

“A rongorong ngiun ewe rappwa.”

They heard the sound of the bugle.

Also means

bugle
trumpet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

rauses

noun

A garment worn on the lower part of the body covering each leg separately.

“A pwechetiw rauses.”

The pants fell down.

Also means

pants

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

rawaraw

noun

Small red spots that appear on the skin, typically on the face.

“A wor rawaraw non mesan.”

There is a pimple on his face.

Also means

acne, pimple

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

pron

This word refers to a group of people other than the speaker and the listener. It can also describe a group's nationality.

“Re feito seni Chuuk.”

They came from Chuuk.

Also means

they
they are
Of a nationality or place; -ish.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

rei

prep

A preposition indicating that something is with the speaker.

“Kopwe chők pwan etiwa rei.”

You just come along with me.

Also means

with me

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ren

prep

A preposition meaning with, referring to a single person or thing.

“I mwon ren.”

He went with him.

Also means

with (third person singular)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

repwap

pron

This word describes an action that a group of people will perform at some time in the future.

“Repwap feito.”

They will come later.

Also means

they will later

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

repwe

pron

A marker used to indicate that a group of people will do something in the future.

“Repwe feila ngonuk.”

They will go to you.

Also means

they will

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

repwene

pron

A future tense marker indicating that a group of people (not including the speaker) will perform an action soon.

“Repwene feito ruwe.”

They will come tomorrow.

Also means

they will (soon)
they will

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

rese

pron

Used to indicate that a group of people is not doing an action or did not do it in the past.

“Rese küna ai puk.”

They do not see my book.

Also means

they do not
they did not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

resim

noun

A colorful arch that appears in the sky after it rains while the sun is out.

“E pwal fen mwo resim ren ewe achau.”

There is a rainbow after the storm.

Also means

rainbow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

resin

verb

To perform an action over and over again.

“Epwe resin angei pwan ekoch.”

He will repeatedly take more.

Also means

to do something repeatedly

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

rete

pron

A phrase used to express that something will not happen for them.

“Rete tongeni feino.”

They will never be able to go.

Also means

they will never
so they do not

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

riaffou

verb

To experience pain, distress, or injury.

“Sia riaffou won ei fanü.”

We are suffering on this land.

Also means

to suffer

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

riki

verb

To change one's direction or physical orientation.

“Kopwe riki me lon eei sukun.”

You will turn from this corner.

Also means

to turn, change direction
to turn

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

rochopwak

noun

The state of having no light or being in the dark. It is also used in religious contexts to describe turning away from one's faith.

“A pwal pwung ren rochopwak.”

It is also dark due to the darkness.

Also means

darkness
apostasy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

rong

verb

The act of perceiving sound through the ears.

“Nei, kopwe rongorong.”

My child, you should listen.

Also means

to hear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

num

The number that comes after one and before three.

“Eru ai pwutak.”

I have two sons.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ruanu

num

The number 4.

“Mi wor ruanu chii.”

There are four chairs.

Also means

four

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

rue

num

The number that comes after nineteen and before twenty-one.

“Ewe rue aramas.”

The twenty people.

Also means

twenty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ruechö

num

A number used specifically when counting two objects that are flat or sheet-like.

“Ngaang uweu ruechö pepa.”

I have two sheets of paper.

Also means

two (flat, sheet-like objects)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ruefou

num

The word for the number two when referring to round or spherical items.

“Nguue ruefou.”

I have two round objects.

Also means

two (round, globular object)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

Ruk

name

The name of a state and lagoon in the Federated States of Micronesia.

“Ngang mei feito seni Ruk.”

I come from Chuuk.

Also means

Chuuk
Truk

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

rum

noun

A part or space of a house enclosed by walls.

“I mochen ssefan ngeni ei rum.”

I want to return to this room.

Also means

room

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

ruömön

num

A number used specifically to count two living beings like people or animals.

“Eruömön mwään ra fetan.”

Two men are walking.

Also means

two (living people or animals)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

rupuku

num

The number that comes after one hundred and ninety-nine.

“Ra wor rupuku pwoot.”

There are two hundred boats.

Also means

two hundred

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

safei

noun

A substance used to treat or prevent illness or injury.

“Ke mochen mongoi ewe safei?”

Do you want to drink the medicine?

Also means

medicine

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

saipë

noun

An object held in the hand used to move air and cool yourself down.

“Kapaseni ngang ewe saipë.”

Give me that fan.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

sakau

adj

The state of being affected by alcohol.

“I mwonapw me ren ewe sakau.”

I am tired from the alcohol.

Also means

drunk

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

sako

noun

A building where a vehicle is kept or where things are stored.

“Kopwe atai motokaan won sako.”

Put the car in the garage.

Also means

garage
shed

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

sakramen

noun

A religious ceremony or act that is considered sacred.

“Ekewe mwichefel ra kúkkúna sakramen.”

The church members are taking the sacrament.

Also means

sacrament

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

sam

noun

A person's male parent.

“Sam a fen feyitto.”

Father has already come back.

Also means

father

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

samol

noun

A term used for a leader, a chief, or a high-ranking person who holds authority.

“Iwe samol a pwan kapachei.”

And the lord also spoke.

Also means

lord

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

sani

verb

To find something pleasant or agreeable.

“Ü sani an kewe mwäku.”

I like his clothes.

Also means

to like

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

sar

adj

Describes a state where an event or time period has come to an end.

“Iwe, a sar ewe angang.”

And, the work is finished.

Also means

over
finished
over, finished

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

saram

noun

The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.

“Ewe saram a fiti ei imw.”

The light is in this house.

Also means

light

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

Sarifan

noun

The first day of the work week.

“Epwe fis chón pwal Sarifan.”

He will come again on Monday.

Also means

Monday

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chuukese

sasing

noun

A picture taken with a camera.

“Ai sasing e kan mwochon.”

My photograph is blurry.

Also means

photograph

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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