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Mokilese

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Mokilese

ehrAppears in an example

noun

A specific grammatical form indicating remote plural possession related to the root e.

“Ehr kan me pweipwei.”

Those remote things of theirs are crazy.

Also means

third-person remote plural possessed form of e

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

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Mokilese

iroaAppears in an example

verb

To set a boundary or a specific amount for something. It means to restrict what is allowed.

“E iroa pweipwei.”

He limits the tuna.

Also means

to limit

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

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Mokilese

japwamwaiAppears in an example

noun

The land belonging to you all (three or more).

“Japwamwai pweipwei.”

Your land is fertile.

Also means

second-person plural possessive of japw
your (plural) land

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

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Mokilese

japwasaAppears in an example

noun

The land belonging to us two, including the person being spoken to.

“Japwasa pweipwei.”

Our land is fertile.

Also means

first-person dual inclusive possessive of japw
our (inclusive) land

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

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Mokilese

jawaAppears in an example

verb

To combine two or more substances together.

“Kowe en jawa pweipwei.”

You should mix the ingredients.

Also means

to mix something
to mix

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

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Mokilese

joapoasaiAppears in an example

noun

This word describes a joap that belongs to us, including the person being spoken to.

“Joapoasai pweipwei.”

Our (inclusive) joap is heavy.

Also means

first-person plural inclusive possessive of joap
our (inclusive) joap

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

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Mokilese

kanasaiAppears in an example

noun

This refers to things owned by all of us, including the person being spoken to. Use this when referring to a group that includes everyone present.

“Kanasai pweipwei iei.”

These are our shared belongings.

Also means

first-person plural inclusive possessive of kanah
our (inclusive plural) property

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

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Mokilese

lokopoasaAppears in an example

noun

A form of the word lokop meaning the lokop of us two, including the person being spoken to.

“Lokopoasa pweipwei.”

Our lokop is heavy.

Also means

first-person dual inclusive possessive of lokop
our (inclusive) lokop

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

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Mokilese

menenAppears in an example

det

A pointer used for a living thing that is close to the person speaking.

“Menen pweipwei.”

That (animate) is fat.

Also means

that (animate noun near the speaker)
that

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

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Mokilese

mijasaAppears in an example

noun

This word refers to the eye of us two, including both the speaker and the listener.

“Mijasa kin pweipweidi.”

Our eyes are closed.

Also means

first-person dual inclusive possessive of maj
our eye (inclusive)

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

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Mokilese

moangoamwaAppears in an example

noun

This refers to the head belonging to two people being addressed.

“Moangoamwa pweipwei.”

Your heads are round.

Also means

second-person dual possessive of moang
your (two) head

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

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Mokilese

mwenAppears in an example

noun

A type of soldierfish found in the ocean. These fish are known for their distinct appearance and are commonly caught for food.

“Oa pweipweida mwen mwail.”

We caught a soldierfish at the reef.

Also means

a kind of soldierfish

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

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Mokilese

mwomwehsAppears in an example

noun

This refers to fish belonging to a group that includes both the speaker and the listener at a distance.

“Mwomwehs pweipwei.”

Our (inclusive) fish is ready.

Also means

first-person remote plural inclusive possessive of mwomw
our (inclusive) fish

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

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Mokilese

mwomwoaioaAppears in an example

noun

This refers to my own personal appearance or way of being.

“Mwomwoaioa me pweipwei.”

My appearance is strange.

Also means

first-person singular possessive of mwomw
my appearance

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

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Mokilese

mwomwoamwenAppears in an example

noun

This refers to your personal appearance or way of being.

“Mwomwoamwen pweipwei.”

Your appearance is strange.

Also means

second-person singular possessive of mwomw
your appearance

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

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Mokilese

nehnpwungoamaiAppears in an example

noun

This word indicates that a nehnpwung belongs to us, excluding the person being spoken to.

“Nehnpwungoamai pweipwei.”

Our (exclusive) nehnpwung is white.

Also means

first-person plural exclusive possessive of nehnpwung
our (exclusive) nehnpwung

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

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Mokilese

neuAppears in an example

noun

A venomous fish that often hides among rocks or on the seabed.

“Ke pweipwei ni neu.”

Be careful of the stonefish.

Also means

stonefish

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

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Mokilese

oadoanAppears in an example

noun

This is the grammatical form of the word 'ad' when it is linked to another noun following it.

“Oadoan imweo me pweipwei.”

The name of the house is white.

Also means

construct state of ad

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

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Mokilese

oaljoamwenAppears in an example

noun

A possessive form meaning 'your alij', referring to the alij of one person.

“Oaljoamwen pweipwei.”

Your alij is white.

Also means

second-person singular possessive of alij
your alij

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

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Mokilese

pweipwei

noun

A type of saltwater fish commonly found in the ocean. It is a large, edible fish.

“I mwenge pweipwei.”

I am eating tuna.

Also means

tuna

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

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Mokilese

poaroamaiAppears in an example

noun

This refers to something belonging to us, not including the person being spoken to.

“Poaroamai ko me pweipwei.”

Our (exclusive) ones are the ones that are silly.

Also means

first-person plural exclusive possessive of poar
our (exclusive) poar

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

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Mokilese

poaroaraiAppears in an example

noun

This refers to something belonging to a group of people other than the speaker and the listener.

“Poaroarai ko me pweipwei.”

Those belonging to them are silly.

Also means

third-person plural possessive of poar
their poar

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

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Mokilese

polohAppears in an example

noun

This refers to something that belongs to him or her in relation to the noun polo.

“Poloh me pweipwei.”

His or her polo is small.

Also means

third-person singular possessive of polo
his or her polo

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

Adapted

Mokilese

pwoa[ˈpʷɔ]Appears in an example

noun

A type of green plant that has feathery leaves and grows in forests.

“Pwoa me pweipwei nan pahr.”

The fern is green in the garden.

Also means

fern

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

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Mokilese

udukaraiAppears in an example

noun

This word refers to the meat belonging to them. It is the third-person plural possessive form of the word for meat.

“Udukarai me pweipwei.”

Their meat is spoiled.

Also means

third-person plural possessive of uduk
their meat

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

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Mokilese

upwahsAppears in an example

noun

This refers to our nose in a remote context, including the listener. It is the first-person remote plural inclusive possessive form of the word for nose.

“Upwahs pweipwei.”

Our remote noses are silly.

Also means

first-person remote plural inclusive possessive of upw
our (remote inclusive) nose

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

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