diak, v.s.is/are not; does not exist; non-existent.
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diadiakv.s.redup.
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v.s.inch.no longer; no more; not... after all.
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dimlakv.s.pastwere not; did not exist; was/were non-existent.
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diak a rengulexpr.inconsiderate; impolite.
mo diakexpr.run out; stop; disappear; become non-existent.
Examples:
> It doesn't make any sense./He's completely disoriented.
> John is cruel or bad-mannered.
> I didn't notice that my clothes were torn.
> If Droteo hadn't had the money, (then) he wouldn't have gone to Guam.
> She's very thorough./She doesn't miss anything.
Proverbs:
> Like the insects which stays at ashes of fire but doesn't burn.
You're near a situation which needs immediate attention but you don't lend a hand.
> It's like the foam of the sea, which forms unexpectedly and then disappears.
It's a matter that comes up for lengthy discussions and then is dropped without resolution or effect. Some things, like sea foam, drift on without settlement. Endless discussion without reaching agreement.
> Like the Bilimbi tree which, if not shaken, will not bear fruit.
Applied to a person who does not fulfill their obligations without constant prodding or nagging.
> You're like the bisech plant in the backyard which has no purpose.
A person who isn't trusted so he/she is not needed.
> Like lightning, a big, unnecessary noise.
Lightning rarely strikes in such a way as to cause serious damage in Palau. May be applied to any unnecessary fuss or oratory at a meeting.
More Examples:
> You all take turns bailing the boat so that it will be finished quickly.
> Shall we go pick some clams?
> Crookedness will not bear straight, it will always be crooked.
> Would you forgive me please?
> You're like the jellyfish that do not have a destination.

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