Palauan Language Online: Palauan-English Dictionary

dmak

, v.i.

be together.

dmak a uldak; te uldak er a chimo el blai, te dmak el kiei; te dmak el skuul, chachelechel, kaukledem.

oldak

, v.caus.

put or add together; unify; join; include.
oldak a odak; mo dmak, odekiar; oldak a reng, odekial.

reng

, n.

heart; spirit; feeling; soul; seat of emotions; will; desire; decision.
reng a tebechelel a chad; reng a omesiur er a chad; rengul, rengelngalek.

renguk

n.poss.1s

renguk a reng er ngak.

rengum

n.poss.2s

rengul

n.poss.3s

his/her/its heart; spirit; feeling; soul; seat of emotions.
rengul a reng er ngii.

rengmam

n.poss.1pe

rengud

n.poss.1pi

rengmiu

n.poss.2p

rengrir

n.poss.3p

rengrir a reng er tir.

omai er a rengul

v.t.

hesitate; be unsure about.

a renguk e

expr.

I think/thought that.

ochemchuml a rengul

expr.

seething inside with anger or hate.

See also:

Examples:

A Elilai a kmal millasem el melisiich er a rengul.

> Elilai was really trying to be courageous.

A Rubak a diak di lemereched el ngmasech a rengul.

> The Lord does not easily become angry.

Ke olsebek er a renguk.

> You are worrying me.

A rengalek a doknge a rengrir.

> The children are starting to get along with each other.

Te ngmasech a rengrir a reokiaksang.

> The guests are getting angry.

Proverbs:

Bekokuii er a reng.

> 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.

Dmolech er a reng.

> Sincere heart.

The technique suggests a quiet rational approach to any problem; the acceptance of circumstances without getting ruffled. The advocate does not defend himself against criticism and will meet anger with sincere concern. It involves "checking the facts," rather than backing down in the face of challenge. The student of this discipline is serene in the face of danger.

A resechal a reng er tir bad.

> The male heart is like stone.

The true man or leader has a strong, unwavering character. His decisions are firm and unchanging.

Omechar a reng.

> 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.

Ng ko er a rengul a bolobel el di melemalt.

> 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.

More Examples:

A delak me a demak a betik a rengrir er ngak.

> My mother and father love me.

Kmal meringel a cheroid er a deluill me ng blechoel ngar er ngii a rrau el reng.

> Long distance realtionship are hard and misunderstandings are always a concern.

Kau mera el mereched el ngmasech a rengum.

> You get irritable so quickly.

Ng kmal nguibes a renguk er aika el redechel a iedel.

> I really really want those mangos.

Tirka el mengeteklel a beluad a mera el diak lodengei a rengrir.

> Our leaders just don't have any compassion.

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