chedam, n.father (used as term of address).
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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:
> My father doesn't want me to have party.
> They left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed Jesus.
> My father is very responsible.
> Droteo learned how to make canoes from his father.
> Droteo is following in his fathers footsteps (i.e., following his father's way of life).
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:
> What's your father's name?
> Father/mother, I need money to go to college/university.
> My father-in-law had a birthday yesterday.
> Listen to your father because if you don't, he'll yell at you.
> This chelebucheb that I am wearing was for the marriage of Sue that my father received/earned.
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.
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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:
> The fish in the river died by the fisherman.
> One hundred people voted.
> Is anyone hungry?
> those people (near you)
> No one can explain by himself or herself a prophecy in the Scriptures.
Proverbs:
> 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.
> 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.
> That man is like a duck.
The native duck, debar, doesn't fly very well, or high like other birds, it doesn't walk or run like some animals, it can't sing well, and it doesn't swim as well as a fish. But it can do all these things. Applied to a person who seemingly can do many different things, none of them expertly. "Jack of all trades."
> A man whose breechcloth is closed
A well-organized man, particularly one who uses his money carefully; hence, sometimes, a stingy person.
> Put out your arm and a man's hand will reach back
The proper spirit of cooperation and mutual aid
More Examples:
> Father/mother, I need money to go to college/university.
> The people who came to the feast are now all gone.
> This guy is having an affair with another woman.
> The return of the land to the original clan members went well as planned without any disruptions.
> Point to the person nearest to you.

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