elechang
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, n.now; just now; today; these days.
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elecha el mongexpr.from now on.
elecha el silsexpr.today; today's weather.
er a elecha el taemexpr.these days.
Examples:
> Due to the weather conditions and increasing hazardous surf, the National Emergency Office (NEMO) is issuing a Small Craft Warning for the entire Republic of Palau. Water conditions from outside the reef through all exposures are very rough at this time. Travel between Peleliu and Angaur, Kayangel and Ollei and/or outside the reefs are strictly prohibited. Small craft warning flags have been raised and the republic is requested to observe this warning. NEMO will continue to monitor these marine conditions and advise the public accordingly.
> Now that the Syrians say that God is the lord of the hills and not the lord of the plains, I will give you victory over their huge army.
> Did you read any a single book today?
> Johann will mow lawns today.
> I am very happy today.
Proverbs:
> You think only of Present, not of Future.
Chelechang (Present) and Chrechar (Future) were brothers. Present was the favorite of his mother. These are the words of Future reprimanding his mother. The idiom is used of those who inadequately plan for the future.
More Examples:
> Kids these days think they are so smart.
> Yes, it's been raining since morning.
> I'm going to harvest one of my taro square. It is now big harvest season time.
> There's a lot of good singers these days.
> The electric bill this month is a bit high.

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