diak, v.s.is/are not; does not exist; non-existent.
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diadiakv.s.redup.
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v.s.inch.no longer; no more; not... after all.
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dimlakv.s.pastwere not; did not exist; was/were non-existent.
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ngdiakcont.ng diak
diak a rengulexpr.inconsiderate; impolite.
mo diakexpr.run out; stop; disappear; become non-existent.
Examples:
> I didn't have anything to say.
> What's keeping you from falling asleep?
> Don't worry; there's really no way you're going to die.
> But those who have faith in that one will never be disappointed.
> I'm no longer able to discipline my child by talking to him.
Proverbs:
> Like lightning, a big, unnecessary noise.
Lightning rarely strikes in such a way as to cause serious damage in Palau. May be applied to any unnecessary fuss or oratory at a meeting.
> It's like the foam of the sea, which forms unexpectedly and then disappears.
It's a matter that comes up for lengthy discussions and then is dropped without resolution or effect. Some things, like sea foam, drift on without settlement. Endless discussion without reaching agreement.
> Like the Bilimbi tree which, if not shaken, will not bear fruit.
Applied to a person who does not fulfill their obligations without constant prodding or nagging.
> You're like a floating log without a resting place.
You have no fixed abode.
> You're like the bisech plant in the backyard which has no purpose.
A person who isn't trusted so he/she is not needed.
More Examples:
> This Ulang just makes a mess and doesn't help clean up.
> No, so I really have to study tonight.
> Honey, cant you pound some taro so we could eat?
> No, he or she doesn't have a stomachache.
> Control yourself, it isn't war!

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