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Mokilese

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Mokilese

dininAppears in an example

noun

This is a grammatical form derived from the word 'den'. It is used to indicate a specific inflection.

“I kide dindin ni sapwellim.”

It is related to the form of that one.

Also means

inflection of den:
inflection of den

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

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Mokilese

ijenAppears in an example

noun

This word acts as the construct state of the word ijoa.

“Ijen oaloa me sapwellime.”

That ijen belongs to him.

Also means

construct state of ijoa

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

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Mokilese

kanamaiAppears in an example

noun

This refers to things owned by us, but not including the person being spoken to. Use this to exclude the listener from the ownership.

“Kanamai sapwellime pwuko.”

Those are our books (but not yours).

Also means

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

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

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Mokilese

kanamwaAppears in an example

noun

This refers to the things owned by the two of you. It is the possessive form used for two people.

“Kanamwa sapwellime imw.”

That is the house belonging to the two of you.

Also means

second-person dual possessive of kanah
your (dual) property

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

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Mokilese

mwakelkelAppears in an example

verb

Describes something that has no dirt or mess on it.

“Nempwel mwakelkel.”

The table is clean.

Also means

to be clean

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

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Mokilese

ngoas[ˈŋɔs]Appears in an example

noun

Either of the two soft, fleshy parts around the mouth.

“Ngoas me pwelel.”

The lip is soft.

Also means

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

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Mokilese

oaweAppears in an example

det

A word used to point to an object that is near to the person speaking.

“Oawe iei sapwelimahi mwohd.”

This is his chair.

Also means

this (general object near the speaker)
this

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

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Mokilese

pwel[ˈpʷɛl]

noun

An area of wet, muddy, or soft ground.

“Pwel oapwoat me pwel.”

That area is a bog.

Also means

bog
swamp

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

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Mokilese

pahw[ˈpaːw]Appears in an example

num

The numeral four in the Mokilese counting system.

“Pahw sapwellimata karis.”

There are four of his cars.

Also means

the numeral four
four

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 word indicates possession of 'polo' by a third person.

“Poloh wet pwele.”

This polo is his/hers.

Also means

third-person singular possessive of polo
his/her polo

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

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Mokilese

pwohraiAppears in an example

noun

This refers to the nose belonging to a group of three or more people. It is a possessive form of the word for nose.

“Pwohrai pwel.”

Their noses are flat.

Also means

third-person plural possessive of pwo
their (plural) nose

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

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