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Chuukese

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Chuukese
-täAppears in an example
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
  1. up; used to modify verb direction
  2. up

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

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A
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
  1. we (exclusive) will

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

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Chuukese
amiAppears in an example
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
  1. Second-person plural pronoun; you (plural)
  2. you (plural)

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

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Chuukese
angangAppears in an example
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
  1. to work

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

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Chuukese
auseningAppears in an example
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
  1. to listen

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

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C
Chuukese
chapurAppears in an example
adv
Used to describe something that is done to a high degree or amount.

“Upwe kirekiich chapur.”

I will be very happy.

Also means
  1. greatly
  2. very much

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

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E
Chuukese
ennefenAppears in an example
noun
The direction pointing toward the north.

“Ngang iwe upwe feila ren ennefen.”

I am going to the north.

Also means
  1. north

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

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Chuukese
ewerAppears in an example
intj
A word used to show agreement or to answer in the affirmative.

“Ewer, upwe feila.”

Yes, I will go.

Also means
  1. yes

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

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F
Chuukese
fikAppears in an example
noun
The fruit of the fig tree.

“Ngaang upwe mongonong fik.”

I will eat a fig.

Also means
  1. fig

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

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Chuukese
firoskiAppears in an example
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
  1. wrapping cloth
  2. 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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I
Chuukese
iweAppears in an example
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
  1. so
  2. therefore

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

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K
Chuukese
kamöAppears in an example
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
  1. to buy

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

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Chuukese
kofiAppears in an example
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
  1. coffee

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

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Chuukese
koukAppears in an example
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
  1. axe, axe head

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

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M
Chuukese
misinAppears in an example
noun
A specific task, assignment, or a religious outreach group.

“Ewe misin epwe towu nupwen neesor.”

The mission will depart tomorrow morning.

Also means
  1. mission

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

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Chuukese
mongoAppears in an example
verb
The act of consuming food or a meal.

“Ngang iwe upwe mongo.”

I will eat.

Also means
  1. to eat

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

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N
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
  1. when

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

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Chuukese
nöu̇mAppears in an example
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
  1. First-person plural exclusive possessive; our (exclusive, used with a special class of objects including living things)
  2. our

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

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Chuukese
nupAppears in an example
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
  1. ripe

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

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O
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
  1. 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
  1. you (plural) will (soon)
  2. you (plural) will

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

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P
Chuukese
petAppears in an example
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
  1. bed

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

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Chuukese
porousAppears in an example
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
  1. alternative form of poraus

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

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S
Chuukese
sitowaAppears in an example
noun
A place where goods are sold.

“Ngaang upwe feila lon sitowa.”

I am going to the store.

Also means
  1. store

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

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Chuukese
sȯtuniAppears in an example
verb
To attempt to do something or to test how something works.

“Upwe sȯtuni ei monukon.”

I will try this food.

Also means
  1. to try

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

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T
Chuukese
tanAppears in an example
noun
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep.

“Nupwen uwa tan.”

When I dream.

Also means
  1. dream

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

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Chuukese
tongeiAppears in an example
verb
To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.

“Upwe tongei en.”

I will love you.

Also means
  1. to love

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

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Chuukese
toriAppears in an example
prep
Used to show the time or point when an action or event ends.

“Ngaang upwe nom non ewe ei tori epwe atun.”

I will stay here until it is time.

Also means
  1. until

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

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U
Chuukese
upwe
pron
A marker used to indicate that the speaker intends to do something in the future.

“Upwe fɧɧrɧ sɧpɧw.”

I will do the work.

Also means
  1. I will

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

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Chuukese
upwene
pron
A future tense marker indicating that the speaker will perform an action soon.

“Upwene angei ewe chuk.”

I will take the mountain soon.

Also means
  1. I will (soon)
  2. I will

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

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Chuukese
u̇rAppears in an example
noun
A tall vertical structure used as a support for a building or as a monument.

“Ewe mi pworacho upwe föri pwe epwe ussun efoch u̇r non an ai we God we imwenipin, iwe esap chuwen touu seni.”

The one who overcomes I will make him like a pillar in the temple of my God, so he can't leave.

Also means
  1. pillar

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

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Chuukese
urumotAppears in an example
noun
An activity, performance, or game that provides enjoyment.

“Sia fiti ewe urumot nupwen rran.”

We participated in the entertainment during the day.

Also means
  1. entertainment
  2. game

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

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