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A
alalan̄e
preposition
In a position directly below something else.

“I vat alalan̄e ni qoe.”

The stone is under the pig.

Also means
  1. under

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
Alalan̄e Paen
locative noun
A specific location on Norfolk Island known as Under the Pines.

“Iau m̄es Alalan̄e Paen.”

I am staying at Alalan̄e Paen.

Also means
  1. Under the Pines
  2. place on Norfolk Island

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
B
basileia
noun
A kingdom is a country or territory ruled by a king or queen.

“Basileia inia i nona tanun.”

The kingdom belongs to its people.

Also means
  1. kingdom

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
G
glori
noun
Great beauty, honor, or magnificence, often associated with divine praise.

“Glori i kelkel ta nanai.”

The glory is shining today.

Also means
  1. glory

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
I
iake
demonstrative adverb
Used to point to something that is near the speaker or in the current location.

“Iake a ima.”

This is a house.

Also means
  1. this, here
  2. this

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
K
kerei
noun
The thicker end or the bottom part of a long object. It can also describe something located at a great depth.

“Kerei ni nua nra.”

The butt of the spear is there.

Also means
  1. thick end, butt of something long
  2. bottom, at depth
  3. thick end

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
kerepei
noun
The lower portion of a stream where it reaches its mouth. It is the area where the water flows out.

“Iau ta van o kerepei.”

I am going to the mouth of the stream.

Also means
  1. the lower part and mouth of a stream
  2. mouth of a stream

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
kumara
noun
A type of root vegetable that is sweet and usually orange or white inside.

“Kumara i tano a vava.”

The sweet potato is in the ground.

Also means
  1. sweet potato

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
L
lalan̄ai
noun
The surface or part of an object that is underneath or on the bottom side.

“O lalan̄ai ni na imwa.”

The underside of the house.

Also means
  1. the underpart or underside
  2. underside

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
M
ma
adverb
An adverb used to indicate movement toward the current location of the speaker.

“Oa ma!”

Come here!

Also means
  1. hither, this way
  2. hither

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
mera
noun
A term describing the reddish glow seen in the sky during the morning or evening.

“A mera i tano.”

The red glow is in the sky.

Also means
  1. red light in the sky, of morning or evening
  2. red light in the sky

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
mule
verb
To travel or move towards a specific place or toward the speaker.

“Ni mule ma.”

He comes here.

Also means
  1. to come, go
  2. to come

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
N
Novo Kalaina
locative noun
The name of the place known as Norfolk Island.

“Novo Kalaina i tano.”

Norfolk Island is a place.

Also means
  1. Norfolk Island

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
P
paen
noun
A type of evergreen tree that has needle-like leaves.

“Paen nepe igo.”

The pine tree is big.

Also means
  1. pine

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
papataiso
noun
A Christian religious ceremony involving water, often symbolizing purification or entry into the community.

“Papataiso se i goro ta matua.”

Baptism is for those who are grown.

Also means
  1. baptism

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
pei
noun
Water that is suitable for drinking, or generally any fluid substance. It can also refer to a stream or pool of water.

“Nuna pei a mava.”

The water is cold.

Also means
  1. fresh water
  2. pool or stream
  3. fluid, liquor, grease
  4. salt water in canoes
  5. medicine, healing drink
  6. (in compounds) blindness

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
poa
verb
Used to describe something of significant size or to describe the process of becoming an adult.

“I tamate i poa.”

The person is large.

Also means
  1. large, great
  2. to grow big, grow up

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
S
sapalo
verb
To hold or transport something by resting it on the flat surface of your open palms.

“Nuna sapalo a iara.”

I carry the object on my palms.

Also means
  1. to carry on the palms of the hands

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
sul
noun
A large group of people gathered together in one place.

“I sul ni tamate i tano.”

The crowd of people is on the ground.

Also means
  1. crowd
  2. all of a mass of people

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
V
valis
noun
A type of long and thick grass found in nature.

“I valis i tave.”

The tall grass is wet.

Also means
  1. tall, coarse grass
  2. grass
  3. onions

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
Valis we Poa
locative noun
A specific location found on Norfolk Island.

“Iau ta van qes Valis we Poa.”

I am going to Valis we Poa.

Also means
  1. place on Norfolk Island

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
vuras
verb
To emerge from a place, such as leaving a house or entering an open space.

“Ni vuras a imata.”

He comes out of the house.

Also means
  1. to come forth, as out of house, or into the open
  2. to come forth

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
W
we
verbal particle
A particle used in sentences that does not indicate a specific time. It helps connect words within a phrase.

“O vatwe we ta.”

The bird flies.

Also means
  1. (verbal particle with no temporal force)
  2. verbal particle

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted
wose
noun
A tool with a flat blade used for rowing a boat or canoe.

“I wose kel ni vanua.”

The paddle broke in the village.

Also means
  1. paddle

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

Adapted

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