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Mokilese

dengAppears in an example

noun

The area where the legs join the torso.

“E pwal pei nan deng.”

He hit his crotch.

Also means

crotch

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Mokilese

duhduAppears in an example

verb

To wash one's body by soaking in water.

“Iduhdu nan pohnpei.”

I bathe in Pohnpei.

Also means

to bathe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Mokilese

jaidAppears in an example

noun

A digit on the human hand or foot.

“Jaid en pei me kehlail.”

The fingers on the hand are strong.

Also means

finger
toe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Mokilese

japwamaiAppears in an example

noun

The land belonging to us (three or more), excluding the person being spoken to.

“Japwamai kapei.”

Our land is beautiful.

Also means

first-person plural exclusive possessive of japw
our (exclusive) land

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Mokilese

jaraAppears in an example

verb

The act of opening your mouth, often to speak, eat, or breathe.

“E jara pein mwahngou.”

He opens his mouth wide.

Also means

to open one's mouth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Mokilese

jardaAppears in an example

verb

Used to describe something that has detached or become disconnected from its place.

“Pwoal en jarda sang nan pein.”

The piece came off from the hand.

Also means

to come off

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Mokilese

joapoanAppears in an example

noun

This is the construct state form of 'joap', used to link it to a specific noun that follows it.

“Joapoan pohnpei wet mwahu.”

The joap of Pohnpei is good.

Also means

construct state of joap
joap of

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Mokilese

mweiAppears in an example

noun

A small mark or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle or birthmark.

“Epwou mwei nan kapeid.”

There is a spot on his cheek.

Also means

spot
freckle, birthmark

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Mokilese

oak[ˈɔk]Appears in an example

verb

To put something out of sight or to be in a place where one cannot be seen.

“I pahn oak pein ngoah.”

I will hide my hands.

Also means

to hide
to be hidden

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Mokilese

pei[ˈpei]

verb

The act of engaging in a physical confrontation or conflict.

“Ira pei.”

They are fighting.

Also means

to fight

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Mokilese

peid

verb

To use your hand or arm to send an object through the air.

“Peid takao.”

Throw the stone.

Also means

to throw something

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Mokilese

peidek

verb

The action of throwing an object away from yourself.

“E peidek pilo.”

He throws the water.

Also means

to throw

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Mokilese

peipa

noun

A thin, flat material used for writing, printing, or drawing.

“Konehng peipa mwahu.”

Need good paper.

Also means

paper

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Mokilese

wailesAppears in an example

verb

To send a message using a radio device.

“I wailes pohn wahn pohnpei.”

I send a radio message on the Pohnpei boat.

Also means

to radio
send a message by radio

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Mokilese

weremiAppears in an example

noun

This word is a possessive form meaning 'our' in the remote plural exclusive sense, referring to a canoe or vessel.

“Weremi pahn kohla nan pohnpei.”

Our canoe will go to Pohnpei.

Also means

first-person remote plural exclusive possessive of war
our canoe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 6 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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