Palauan Language Online: Palauan-English Dictionary

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:

URUNGULEL

Examples:

Kau,

mesbeda

rengum?

> Are you satisfied?/Don't you have adequate information or evidence?

mla

blil

ongdibel

mesaod

tekoi

melasem

meledaes

rengrir

rechad

Judea

rechad

Gris.

> He held discussions in the synagogue, trying to convince both Jews and Greeks.

rengrir

reokiaksang

> the guests' hearts

ullesiich

renguk.

> You made me proud.

metirem

rengum

Ekipten,

lemetirem

rengum

Asiria.

> You will be disappointed by Egypt, just as you were by Assyria.

Proverbs:

Bekokuii

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.

rengud

chodab.

> 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.

Omechar

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.

resechal

reng

tir

bad.

> The male heart is like stone.

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

Dmolech

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.

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