chad, n.liver.
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chedengaln.poss.3schedengal a chad; chedengal a babii, chedengal a rrull.
Aika chedengal (a matukeoll)!interj.
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chedengaolv.s.have a large liver.
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chedengaolv.s.sick with jaundice.
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Examples:
> These people with headaches are the ones who are going to the hospital.
> He's a Palauan for sure.
> The fish in the river died by the fisherman.
> If we extend our hand in generosity, others will be generous in return.
> 20 fish were speared in the head by the skillful fisherman.
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.
> 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.
> Don't be like the man from Ngerchemai who lost both the turtle and the canoe.
Don't bite off more than you can chew...don't be selfish.
> Like the man of Ngerechemai, who lost his turtle and lost his canoe.
Relates to a fisherman who jumped from his canoe to catch a turtle only to find that his canoe had drifted beyond recovery. Applies to any situation where a person fails at a task, or, aptly, to a situation where a man, through his own foolishness, loses both his wife and his mistress.
More Examples:
> These people are stupid
> The job of a cook is to make the food.
> Where are you from?
> Ngerkumer, your husband is very nicely humble.
> Who is the fastest runner at this school?

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