reng, n.heart; spirit; feeling; soul; seat of emotions; will; desire; decision.
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renguln.poss.3shis/her/its heart; spirit; feeling; soul; seat of emotions.
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omai er a rengulv.t.hesitate; be unsure about.
a renguk eexpr.I think/thought that.
ochemchuml a rengulexpr.seething inside with anger or hate.
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Examples:
> They were determined to chase the robbers.
> Who would be left to cheer me up? Only the very persons I had made sad.
> I want to take this opportunity to show our gratitude.
> I made a peace offering to Droteo and Toki (and those associated with them).
> When your heart wants to come close to my heart, it's like a person who wants to travel to the rocks in the reef.
Proverbs:
> Sympathetic heart.
Emphasis is on empathy with the other person: serene contemplation of the problems of others and the art of taking the position of the other as one's own. Sources identify it with the Golden Rule and ideal Christian behavior.
> Buying the heart.
This is the strategy of anticipating the desires and wishes of others. It involves generosity in favors, gift giving, and praise. The art of anticipating the desired response by the question asked is polished. The use of humor to cajole those led is approved. When confronting a group, whether in dance or speech, a smile or pleasant, friendly expression is assumed.
> The male heart is like stone.
The true man or leader has a strong, unwavering character. His decisions are firm and unchanging.
> Like the heart of the halfbeak, straight.
The halfbeak, a small fish (bolobel), is regarded as one who follows his fancy or heart, doing as he pleases. The idiom is applied to persons who are easy-going, sleeping when the mood calls for it, undisturbed by the behavior or opinion of others.
> The heart and assessment.
This might better be translated, "Assessment with knowledge." The mind or head is thought to be the locus of knowledge in Palau, but such knowledge is made useful or is measured with the heart (reng). Chodab, in this context, would appear to mean "to take stock of" or "to measure." In essence, then, the phrase cautions one who seems on the point of making a rash decision to temper his thoughts with his heart.
More Examples:
> I didn't really realize that we are so darn stubborn.
> Are you thirsty?
> I love you, my friend.
> This enforcement of the stated curfew needs to enforced for the young generation to respect the laws.
> I'm so happy I finished my work.

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