chedam, n.father (used as term of address).
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demakn.poss.1s
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demmiun.poss.2p
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chedangn.father (term of address less formal than chedam).
delal a demakexpr.my paternal grandmother.
demal a delakexpr.my maternal grandfather.
demal a demakexpr.my paternal grandfather.
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Examples:
> All those things you learned from your father won't work or won't be of any use.
> My father is building our new house.
> My father doesn't want me to have party.
> Toki is fed up with her husband, so she's living at her father's place.
> The child is crying for his father.
Proverbs:
> Like his father, for he ate his father's premasticated food.
Applied to a child by adoption, with the implication that the adopted child resembles his adoptive father
More Examples:
> Father, how do we de scale this monstrous wrasse fish?
> I am not possessed by a devil; but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me.
> I went fishing with my dad yesterday.
> My father had always made ropes from coconut husks at the boating house with his friends.
> My mother and father love me.
chad, n.man; person; human being; living being; someone; somebody; anyone; anybody.
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chedamn.poss.2syour (singular) relative.
chedaln.poss.3shis or her person or relative.
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chedadn.poss.1piour (inclusive) relative.
chedemiun.poss.2p
chederirn.poss.3p
chadv.s.alive; living.
chedengangv.s.inch.becoming alive; reviving.
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chad er a daobexpr.person knowledgeable about the sea.
chad er a governmentexpr.government employee.
chad er a morosexpr.barbarian; cannibal.
chad er a rengexpr.considerate person.
chedal a chelidexpr.person having religion; believer.
chedal a ochilexpr.lap; upper thigh.
mo chadexpr.become alive; come to life.
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Examples:
> Are you going to call anyone's cats?
> Father, let's go fishing.
> They are angry because the adults are all talk and no action.
> 20 fish were speared in the head by the skillful fisherman.
> These people have already heard that you, Lord, are with us.
Proverbs:
> 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.
> Like a man circumcised, insufficient skin.
Circumcision seems to have been known in Palau prior to contact, perhaps through contact with the Philippines, but was not widely practiced. As in this context, it usually draws attention in the form of ridicule. The idiom applies to any circumstance in which there has been insufficient preparation or planning; a premature decision.
> A man whose breechcloth is closed
A well-organized man, particularly one who uses his money carefully; hence, sometimes, a stingy person.
> 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.
> A person whose breechcloth is loose.
A poorly organized man, naive, openminded, generous, but not manly.
More Examples:
> He's from Palau.
> Teach your child to respect themselves so that they can respect others.
> 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.
> What are you like?
> What is this person like?

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