chedak | n.poss.1s | |
chedam | n.poss.2s | your (singular) relative. |
chedal | n.poss.3s | his or her person or relative.
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chedemam | n.poss.1pe | |
chedad | n.poss.1pi | our (inclusive) relative. |
chedemiu | n.poss.2p | |
chederir | n.poss.3p | |
chad | v.s. | alive; living. |
chedengang | v.s.inch. | becoming alive; reviving.
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chad er a daob | expr. | person knowledgeable about the sea. |
chad er a government | expr. | government employee. |
chad er a moros | expr. | barbarian; cannibal. |
chad er a reng | expr. | considerate person. |
chedal a chelid | expr. | person having religion; believer. |
chedal a ochil | expr. | lap; upper thigh. |
mo chad | expr. | become alive; come to life. |
See also:
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Examples: |
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> Do you hear someone playing a guitar? |
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> Is there anyone from Kayangel who has ever had leptospirosis? |
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> Somebody's here. |
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> She's an amazing cook that she doesn't even need anyone to try the food she makes. |
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> Somebody has burned the building down. |
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Proverbs: |
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> It's like taking a shower at Tellei's bath, when somebody takes a shower, you shiver from the cold. Someone's actions makes you embarrassed. |
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> Like the people of Ngerechelong, standing together on the base of the coconut tree. The mound or hump that forms at the base of the coconut tree is said to represent the highest ranking village clan. The leader of that clan is spoken of as "standing on the mound." In the idiom, it is suggested that the people of Ngerechelong (northern Palau) would all like to be leaders-all standing on the mound at the same time. The idiom may be applied where too many people try to direct an operation; too many leaders. |
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> Don't be like the man from Ngerchemai who lost both the turtle and the canoe. Don't bite off more than you can chew...don't be selfish. |
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> That man is like a duck. The native duck, debar, doesn't fly very well, or high like other birds, it doesn't walk or run like some animals, it can't sing well, and it doesn't swim as well as a fish. But it can do all these things. Applied to a person who seemingly can do many different things, none of them expertly. "Jack of all trades." |
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> The light of youth is darkness. A young person may display pride or may be showy in dress habits; youth may shine, but the brilliance does not mean enlightenment. |
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More Examples: |
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> Teach your child to respect themselves so that they can respect others. |
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> When is his/her funeral? |
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> I don't want to go listen to the politicians speak because they're so boring and talk forever but I wouldn't mind just going to eat the food. |
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> The first floor contained a guard room, recreation room, hallway, workers room, and an NCO room. |
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> Who is the fastest runner at this school? |
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